go Man United post-Ferguson signings: The good, the bad and the ugly By www.espn.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 10:32:33 EST It has been seven years since Sir Alex Ferguson retired, and Man United have been busy (if not always successful) in the transfer market ever since. Full Article
go How Europe got caught up in crackpot 5G coronavirus conspiracy theories By business.financialpost.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 16:11:11 +0000 At a time of crisis, people want answers — and 5G is a really simple answer Full Article Innovation
go Digital-friendly recession: How Big Tech got even bigger in the midst of a market meltdown By business.financialpost.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 17:09:17 +0000 Many analysts expected the stocks to fall back to earth when the next downturn came Full Article Innovation Investing
go Google, Facebook tell staff to plan to work from home for the rest of the year By business.financialpost.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 17:41:50 +0000 The edicts from the internet giants come as states and corporations grapple with ways to reopen as the virus pandemic rages on Full Article Innovation Alphabet Inc. coronavirus Facebook Inc.
go Dentists warn 'desperate' people will try 'DIY dentistry' if the government doesn't give access to emergency treatment By www.independent.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-16T08:32:45Z 'It's inevitable many desperate patients will resort to 'DIY dentistry' Full Article
go Coronavirus: Apple and Google update plans to let phones track whether people have been exposed By www.independent.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T09:09:00Z Without integrating into phones' operating systems, performance of contact-tracing apps is likely to be limited Full Article
go Samantha Fox on fame at 16, stalkers and David Cassidy: ‘I kneed him and told him where to go’ By www.theguardian.com Published On :: 2017-12-12T15:50:03Z One of the most photographed British women of the 1980s talks about feminism, her abusive father and how she battled her fears to come out as gayIn a small, unloved hotel, the receptionist greets me and Samantha Fox with pursed lips: “There will be no interview here,” she says. I feel as if I’ve wandered into the pages of Fox’s new autobiography, Forever, which is littered with bizarre anecdotes of best-laid plans going awry. From her ill-fated presenting partnership with a spaced-out Mick Fleetwood at the 1989 Brit awards, to a secret naked horseback photo shoot in Antigua – during which her steed galloped off with her to a busy tourist beach – not much has gone as expected in Fox’s life. Not least the day she worked with her childhood idol David Cassidy, who died earlier this month, which she says culminated in being sexually assaulted by him. Despite these, and many other setbacks, she says she is a “lucky girl”.Fox was just 16 when her mother entered her for the Sunday People’s Face and Shape of 1983 competition – her wholesome, girl-next-door image made her the most popular Page 3 girl ever, and one of the most photographed women of the 1980s, alongside Princess Diana and Margaret Thatcher. By 21, she had made her first pop record and retired from modelling, going on to break the US and sell 30m records worldwide. Continue reading... Full Article Celebrity Autobiography and memoir Page 3 Feminism All Saints Sexual harassment Women London LGBT rights Pornography Books
go Google, Facebook Extend Work From Home Policies Until 2021 By variety.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 12:15:45 +0000 How long will work-from-home last? Most Google and Facebook employees likely will not be going back to the office full time until 2021. The tech industry’s two biggest internet companies have told employees to settle into home-office routines through the end of the year amid the COVID-19 crisis. Both Google and Facebook this week said […] Full Article News coronavirus Facebook Google
go Cheating a hangover is one of life's gems By www.theguardian.com Published On :: 2020-05-08T06:00:20Z Waking up without a hangover after a night of getting plastered is the world saying: here, have one on me Brace yourself. That is the first thing that enters one’s head after a heavy night out, before the eyes are even open. Sometimes, listing nausea or a banging in the brain is what wakes us in the first place. We all know that if someone invented a cure for hangovers – and boy, have they tried – that person would be very rich indeed. Or worshipped as a deity. Most likely both.It doesn’t matter if it has been one too many after work drinks or cracking open a second bottle of wine with one’s partner… the consequences of over-indulgence patiently lie in wait. Continue reading... Full Article Hangover cures Pubs Health & wellbeing Life and style
go Minnesota Gov. Walz Says More Testing Is Needed Before Many Businesses Can Reopen By www.npr.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 07:33:00 -0400 Gov. Tim Walz is hesitant to reopen businesses until his state's daily testing rate dramatically increases. "You can't flip it like a switch and say you're open if you don't have testing," he says. Full Article
go N.L. archive collecting stories, art from ongoing coronavirus outbreak and past pandemics By globalnews.ca Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 14:25:38 +0000 The Rooms is eager to document how people are coping with the current pandemic to build a record for the future. Full Article Canada Health News Politics Archives Coronavirus COVID-19 Dale Jarvis he Heritage Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador Heritage Foundation History John Haggie Maureen Peters Museum Museum Collection Newfoundland and Labrador Newfoundland and Labrador Liquor Corporation Pandemic polio Spanish Flu Spanish Flu 1918 St. John's The Rooms
go Republicans trying to strip Democratic governors of authority on COVID-19 response By globalnews.ca Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 15:33:01 +0000 The efforts to undermine Democratic governors who invoked stay-at-home orders are most pronounced in states such as Wisconsin, Michigan and Pennsylvania, all three of which have divided government and are key to President Donald Trump's path to reelection. Full Article Health Politics World Coronavirus COVID-19 democratic response coronavirus Democrats Donald Trump GOP republican response coronavirus Republicans
go Calgary business charged for price gouging during COVID-19 pandemic By calgary.ctvnews.ca Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 16:07:00 -0400 An investigator went to CCA Logistics Ltd. (Newsway) on April 1, where they say they found several pieces of personal protective equipment (PPE) for sale at grossly inflated prices. Full Article
go Government launches investigation of NHS staff deaths on coronavirus front line By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-12T15:03:00Z Follow our live coronavirus updates HERE Full Article
go What is the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies and what does the government body do? By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-15T14:01:00Z Coronavirus: The symptoms Full Article
go Labour leader Keir Starmer urges government to outline coronavirus lockdown exit strategy By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-14T21:58:00Z Follow our live Covid-19 updates here Full Article
go Prison charities sue Government over 'unlawful' response to coronavirus as number of inmates with Covid-19 hits 255 By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-17T14:11:00Z Some 138 prison staff have also contracted the virus in 49 prisons as well as seven prisoner escort and custody services staff. Full Article
go Dominic Raab to be grilled over Government's handling of coronavirus crisis amid calls for probe into 'slow response' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T00:05:00Z Dominic Raab will today be grilled over the Government's handling of the coronavirus crisis amid calls for an inquiry into its "slow response". Full Article
go Government website for key workers to book coronavirus tests stops taking applications just hours after launch By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T08:41:00Z "You can select a regional test site drive-through appointment or home test kit. Full Article
go Government was warned last year to prepare for devastating pandemic, according to leaked memo By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-25T08:01:00Z Full Article
go Former Chancellor Philip Hammond calls on Government to reopen economy soon or face disaster By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-25T11:29:00Z But in one sign of a turning tide in Number 10, the UK Government is reportedly considering a proposal to allow Brits to meet up with small "bubbles" of up to 10 of their closest family or friends. Full Article
go Furloughed workers should take up fruit picking this summer, Government says By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-26T15:53:00Z Full Article
go Keir Starmer urges Government to publish lockdown exit strategy as he warns England could 'fall behind' other countries By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T12:06:00Z Sir Keir Starmer has urged the Government to publish an exit strategy for the coronavirus lockdown amid warnings the country could "fall behind" without one. Full Article
go Michael Gove labels UK decision not to extend Brexit transition beyond 2020 'plain prudence' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-04T14:43:00Z Cabinet Office minister says Government does not want the UK to continue with its 'European Union-lite membership' beyond December 2020 Full Article
go Government misses 100,000 tests target for fourth day running despite Boris Johnson's pledge for double by end of month By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-06T15:36:00Z He also said he "bitterly regrets" the crisis in care homes, where staff have hit out at a lack of testing and PPE. The latest figures show that nursing home fatalities are continuing to rise, standing at 2,794 in the week to April 24, despite deaths in all settings beginning to fall. Full Article
go Government fails to hit 100,000 coronavirus test target for fifth day despite Boris Johnson's vow for double By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-07T15:42:00Z The Government has failed to meet its 100,000 coronavirus daily testing target for the fifth day running as criticism mounts on ministers to bolster supplies. Full Article
go In Belarus, World War II Victory Parade Will Go On Despite Rise In COVID-19 Cases By www.npr.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 12:23:48 -0400 Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has dismissed the pandemic as mass "psychosis" — a disease easily cured with a bit of vodka, a hot sauna or spending time playing hockey or doing farm work. Full Article
go How the coronavirus undid Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis By news.yahoo.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 07:00:08 -0400 Long before the coronavirus outbreak turned him into one of the least popular governors in the nation, DeSantis of Florida was something of a conservative golden boy. Full Article
go Google and Apple place privacy limits on countries using their coronavirus tracing technology By news.yahoo.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 16:23:33 -0400 The tech giants shared details Monday about the tools they’ve been developing to help governments and public health authorities trace the spread of the coronavirus. Full Article
go Trump dismisses new COVID-19 death forecast: 'It's time to go back to work' By news.yahoo.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 12:40:17 -0400 Trump said that the death toll would be lower than projected due to mitigation despite states beginning to reopen even though they're falling short of suggested federal guidelines. Full Article
go In a hurry to reopen state, Arizona governor disbands scientific panel that modeled outbreak By news.yahoo.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 14:07:26 -0400 Arizona's Republican Gov. Doug Ducey's administration disbanded a panel of university scientists who had warned that reopening the state now would be dangerous. Full Article
go Post-coronavirus crisis, should we go cashless? By news.yahoo.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 17:16:03 -0400 Amid the pandemic, many people are trying to avoid touching cash, which could be contaminated with the coronavirus. Is it time to go cashless? Full Article
go Yahoo News/YouGov poll: Most Americans deny Trump virus response is a 'success' — nearly half say Obama would be doing better By news.yahoo.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 09:43:16 -0400 The unfavorable comparison between the current president and his predecessor is one of the clearest signs to date of an emerging dynamic that will define the remainder of Trump’s term and the presidential election. Full Article
go New Yahoo News/YouGov coronavirus poll: Almost 1 in 5 say they won't get vaccinated By news.yahoo.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 10:38:52 -0400 Asked whether they plan to get vaccinated against COVID-19 if and when a vaccine arrives, a majority of Americans say yes. But a significant minority say they won’t get vaccinated or they’re not sure. And that, more than anything else, is what the Yahoo News/YouGov poll found — that Americans are afraid. Full Article
go Trump says coronavirus will 'go away without a vaccine' By news.yahoo.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 15:51:54 -0400 President Trump on Friday broke with health experts, telling reporters that the coronavirus will “go away without a vaccine.” Full Article
go Capitals forward Brendan Leipsic apologizes after 'inappropriate and offensive' comments go public By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 20:20:05 EDT Washington Capitals forward Brendan Leipsic suddenly finds himself in hot water. A private group chat featuring Leipsic was leaked on Wednesday, including misogynistic comments made by the NHLer. Full Article Sports/Hockey/NHL
go Golf courses aiming for 'touchless experience' as they begin to open across Canada By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 04:00:00 EDT While many parts of our economy remain shuttered and other sports continue to wait for the go ahead to resume play, courses in all 10 provinces will soon be open for business. Full Article Sports/Golf
go The Bobby Orr flying goal like you've never seen it before By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 11:25:00 EDT In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the most famous goal in NHL History, Rob Pizzo breaks down why it is still being talked about today. Full Article Sports
go Federal government to provide $72 million to Canada's sport sector By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 12:01:53 EDT The federal government will provide relief funding to the country's sport sector that has seen myriad events cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Full Article Sports/Olympics
go Simmerling, Labbé keep each other going after Tokyo 2020 (and retirement) is delayed By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 04:00:00 EDT Stephanie Labbé, goalkeeper for the Canada's soccer team, and her long-time girlfriend Georgia Simmerling, a vital member for Canada's team pursuit in track cycling, have already qualified for the Tokyo Games. But the COVID-19 lockdown measures have rocked them. This Olympic couple had planned to retire. Now, instead of facing four months until retirement they face 16 months. Full Article Sports/Olympics
go Dungeons & Dragons had fallen on 'troubled times.' The role-playing game's fifth edition changed everything By rssfeeds.usatoday.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Jan 2020 15:16:07 +0000 An accessible fifth edition has revitalized Dungeons & Dragons, with the franchise posting strong sales in 2019 and looking for new ways to grow. Full Article
go 'I choose you!' Google lets you vote for your favorite Pokemon By rssfeeds.usatoday.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Feb 2020 19:51:06 +0000 Fans of the show, movies and video games can participate by casting votes every day through February 14. Full Article
go The world's Pokémon of the Year is Greninja, according to a poll held by Google By rssfeeds.usatoday.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Feb 2020 17:19:52 +0000 Greninja, a water-type Pokémon that throws high-speed stars, was named Pokemon of the Year, according to a fan poll conducted by Google. Full Article
go Solitaire, Scrabble among classic casual games rebooted for on-the-go playing By rssfeeds.usatoday.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Mar 2020 17:25:00 +0000 Classic casual games such as Solitaire, sudoku, crossword puzzles and pinball live on smartphones and tablets as the mobile gaming audience expands. Full Article
go Dungeons & Dragons while social distancing? It's free to try the newest 'Critical Role'-inspired sourcebook. By rssfeeds.usatoday.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Mar 2020 04:03:26 +0000 Dungeon Master Matthew Mercer is the mind behind Dungeons & Dragons' latest official sourcebook. There's a preview online, too. Full Article
go Google Doodles: Tech giant brings back some of its popular interactive games By rssfeeds.usatoday.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 19:53:15 +0000 Google is launching a series of Doodles starting Monday celebrating some of their most popular interactive games available on its main search page. Full Article
go Travis Scott is going to debut his next song Thursday on Fortnite as part of virtual tour By rssfeeds.usatoday.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 20:44:38 +0000 Epic Games, the creators of Fortnite, announced Monday the musician will premiere a brand new track as part of an "Astronomical" tour within the game. Full Article
go Paul O'Grady says he 'definitely' had coronavirus but 'just got on with it' By www.independent.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-10T06:29:00Z Presenter reveals homemade remedy that helped him through Full Article
go Tiger King: Joe Exotic's husband Dillon Passage vows to stand by his spouse – 'I'm not going anywhere' By www.independent.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-10T13:42:00Z 'I'm not going to just abandon him when he needs support' Full Article
go Gogglebox viewers in hysterics as Channel 4 stars watch Tiger King: 'I'm in absolute stitches' By www.independent.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-11T09:37:00Z 'Watching everyone's reaction to Joe Exotic was far better than the series itself,' one viewer wrote Full Article