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6 genius hacks people have discovered over lockdown  A quick and easy face covering, making sure the pets stay trimmed and don’t be quick to throw those tunnelled candles out – there’s a way to flatten the surface.  We’ve picked out some of our favourite life hacks wonderful people have discovered during the lockdown.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jpHLajuG4fA&feature=youtu.be The genius life hacks you NEED to know! Tunnelled candles When a candle burns down, there’s always a lot of wax left around the edges that often makes it harder and harder to light the wick (and lots of candle going to waste). But before…

Johnson & Johnson sets aside almost $4 billion for talc verdict Visual Slideshow Previous Next (Reuters) – Drugmaker Johnson & Johnson set aside $3.9 billion in litigation expenses in 2020, which it said was “primarily associated with talc-related reserves and certain settlements”. The company faces 25,000 lawsuits by former users of its baby powder who say asbestos-laced talc in the product caused their cancers, it said in a securities filing here on Monday. The figure is nearly double the $2.1 billion the company, based in New Brunswick, New Jersey, said in November it would set aside for talc verdicts. Johnson & Johnson…

Tuesday’s Briefing VIDEO: Oman’s bans 10 countries – Daft Punk splits – Fans could be back in stadiums by May https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5aDyrTIbSbg Lockdown: Boris Johnson defends ‘cautious’ reopening in England ‘Stakes are high’ as QAnon conspiracy phenomenon emerges in France Canada’s parliament says China’s treatment of Uighurs is genocide Oman suspends flights, bans travellers from 10 countries Facebook to restore Australian news pages after deal reached on media law US Surpasses 500,000 COVID Deaths Johnson & Johnson sets aside almost $4 billion for talc verdict, filing shows Covid-19 lockdown: Up to 10,000 fans could return to stadiums by mid-May Daft Punk…

The former wife drives her ex-husband’s car, breaks traffic rules 15 times in Abu Dhabi in order to get back at her ex-husband. The Emirati woman assumed she could get away with violations because the car was registered to her ex-husband and this would serve as a form of payback from a bitter divorce. An Abu Dhabi court has ordered a woman to pay for 15 traffic violations that she committed with a car registered to her ex-husband. According to a report in Emarat Al Youm, the man filed a lawsuit demanding that his ex-wife pay Dh7,290 with the legal…

Saudi Arabia’s former oil minister Ahmed Zaki Yamani dies at 90 Ahmed Zaki Yamani, Saudi Arabia’s powerful oil minister and architect of the Arab world’s drive to control its own energy resources in the 1970s and its subsequent ability to affect oil production, fuel prices, and international affairs, died in London. He was 90. His death was announced on Tuesday by Saudi state television. Yamani helped Saudi Arabia command a dominating presence in the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) from its birth. The Kingdom remains a heavyweight in the group even today and its decisions ripple through…

Daily News Briefing Brief. Me – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5aDyrTIbSbg The top stories Lockdown: Boris Johnson defends ‘cautious’ reopening in EnglandBBC News says Boris Johnson has insisted his four-step plan to ease England’s lockdown is a “one-way road to freedom”.The PM’s “cautious” strategy could see the Covid restrictions fully eased by 21 June – if strict conditions are met.The PM, who faces criticism from some of his own MPs who believe the pace of change is too slow, said it offers the best chance to avoid another lockdown.Scotland First Minister Nicola Sturgeon will reveal her own plan later.Read on………………..‘Stakes are high’ as QAnon…

A crazy Monday night Premier League result. Graham Potter’s Brighton side will be utterly perplexed as to how they managed to lose this game to Crystal Palace. After dominating the entire game, including having 75% possession and 25 shot attempts, Palace stole the game in the final seconds with only their second touch inside Brighton’s box. A huge Premier League result for all clubs involved in the relegation battle. Dominant Brighton shocked by resilient Palace Brighton dominated the game immediately, keeping Roy Hodgson’s men on the back foot and not allowing them any attacking chances. That was the case,…

UAE, Qatar officials meet in Kuwait to follow up on AlUla Declaration Official delegations from the UAE and Qatar met in Kuwait on Monday – the first meeting between representatives of the two countries after the historic Al Ula Declaration. The declaration restored full ties between Qatar and the Gulf nations in January this year after over three years. The two sides discussed joint mechanisms and procedures to implement the declaration. They underscored the importance of preserving Gulf unity; developing joint action in the interest of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and their citizens; and achieving stability and prosperity…

UAE-India travel: No quarantine if passengers test negative on arrival, unless told by state Dubai: Passengers whose journey to India originates from the UAE will not have to quarantine themselves if they test negative for COVID-19 on arrival from February 23, unless specified otherwise by the state government concerned, senior Indian officials have confirmed to Gulf News. All international passengers whose flights originate from the Middle East must undergo self-paid molecular tests at the airport of their arrival from 12am onwards on February 23. This is according to the new COVID-19 travel protocol issued by India. This new protocol is…

Denton fire: Residents told to evacuate as police declare ‘major incident’ Visual Slideshow Previous Next The Independent says some residents in the Denton area of Manchester have been evacuated after police declared a “major incident” after a large fire broke out at a warehouse. Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said it has sent around 125 firefighters and 25 fire appliances to the scene of the blaze in Holland Street. The fire began in a three-storey warehouse and has now spread to adjoining units, causing a large plume of smoke which affected the M67 motorway and the local community. Members of the…