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Reopening gyms quickly ‘vital for mental health’ The reopening of gyms and leisure centres are top of the list of priorities for reopening when lockdown is eased amid concerns about mental health, a minister has said.  They were among the last businesses to open their doors following the first lockdown last year.  Mental Health Minister Eluned Morgan said she was concerned by the impact of the closure on mental health.  But, a Welsh Government advisory group has said the risk of “superspreading” in gyms is too high.  Wales is set to remain under level four “stay home” restrictions – the…

Daily News Briefing Brief. Me – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pw7iZ2SlAFY The top stories 1.7mn more people in England told to shield from Covid-19 after checks by Oxford Uni algorithmRT News says a new algorithm developed by researchers in England is advising another 1.7 million vulnerable people to ‘shield’ because they’re at higher risk from contracting Covid-19 – and some 820,000 will be bumped up the vaccination list.The NHS is to send letters out to the cohort identified by scientists at the University of Oxford who are now being designated as more vulnerable to coronavirus.Around 2.2 million people are currently advised to shield in…

MAINSTREAM MEDIA DOESN’T CARE The mainstream media doesn’t care about anti-Asian hate crimes, in fact, they’re fuelling it Since the start of the pandemic, there has been a rapid rise in anti-Asian hate crimes across both the US and UK. In San Francisco, a local television station showed footage of a young man sprinting toward, then violently shoving to the ground, a man identified as Vicha Ratanapakdee, 84, who had been out for a morning walk in the Anza Vista neighbourhood of San Francisco. He later died. There are many factors in this horrendous rise, one of the most prominent…

Mike Tyson and Frank Bruno reunited for ‘Bruno v Tyson’ documentary  Documentary ‘Bruno v Tyson’ will be released February 26 on Sky Documentaries and NOW TV, and focuses on the fascinating relationship between boxers Mike Tyson and Frank Bruno as well as the two heavyweight title fights that they shared. The theme throughout the documentary is of Tyson, who won both of their fights, “haunting” Bruno – and this also provided them with the desire to reunite 31 years after first trading punches. “They hadn’t had a proper chat since their second fight. Tyson ended Frank’s career. “Frank wanted to…

UAE reports 3,236 new Covid cases, 14 deaths The UAE has reported 3,236 new Covid-19 cases, taking the overall tally for the country to 355,131. According to the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP), the latest coronavirus patients – all in a stable condition and receiving care – were identified after conducting more than 193,163 additional Covid-19 tests among UAE citizens and residents over the past few days.  The number of recoveries has gone up to 340,365 after another 3,643 people received the all-clear.  Fourteen more deaths were also reported in the past 24 hours, punching the country’s covid-19 death…

10 arrested for hijacking phones of celebs after large European investigation 10 people in the UK, Belgium and Malta have been arrested for allegedly hijacking mobile phones belonging to US celebrities including social media influencers, sports stars and musicians to steal personal information and millions in cryptocurrency.  Europol said the gang is believed to have stolen more than $100 million in cryptocurrency, authorities say.  The attacks involve deactivating a victim’s mobile phone SIM card, either by tricking the phone company or using a corrupt insider, so the number can be transferred to another card under the gang’s control.  The arrests…

Daily News Briefing Brief. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6s0Sc3vAFVo The top stories Covid in Scotland: Sturgeon set to confirm phased return to schoolsBBC News says Nicola Sturgeon is to announce whether more pupils will start to return to Scottish classrooms from next week in a statement at Holyrood.This could include children aged four to seven at primary schools and some secondary pupils for coursework.She has said she is “very keen” to begin the phased return of younger pupils to schools.However, Ms Sturgeon has warned this will not mark the start of a broader easing of Covid-19 restrictions.Read on………………..Self-harm among young children in UK doubles…

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Monday’s Briefing VIDEO: REMEMBERING Caroline Flack – Myanmar internet BLACKOUT – Quarantine Hotels TODAY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8LYNgiNqVc Meghan and Prince Harry expecting second child Ministers flatly reject Tory demands to end Covid controls by May Fresh protests in Myanmar after junta cuts off internet, deploys tanks Saudi Arabia on track to become ‘a leading industrial power’ Japan appoints ‘minister of loneliness’ to battle pandemic side effects Guinea declares Ebola epidemic after three deaths On Anniversary of Parkland Shooting, Biden Calls for Gun Reform COVID-19: First guests from high-risk countries due to check into quarantine hotels today Ireland 13-15 France: France make…

Daily News Briefing Brief. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXLMP8NTNMw The top stories Meghan and Prince Harry expecting second childBBC News says Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are expecting their second child, a spokesperson for the couple has said.Harry and Meghan are preparing to welcome a brother or sister for their son Archie Mountbatten-Windsor, who turned one last May.A spokesperson for the couple said they were “overjoyed”.A Buckingham Palace spokesman said the Queen, Duke of Edinburgh, Prince of Wales and the rest of the Royal Family “are delighted and wish them well”.Read on……………….Ministers flatly reject Tory demands to end Covid controls by MayThe Guardian says…