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IN REVIEW ‘Stop Complaining’ The Sun says when news of the latest lockdown broke, parents all over the nation were horrified at the thought of having to homeschool their kids again.Writer Samantha Brick said when lockdown 3 was announced she thought ‘here we go again’ with the mums complaining about having to homeschool. “Instead of doing something sensible – like putting together a workable strategy – they took to social media to go on about what such closures would mean to their working and social lives.“I feel sorry for kids who won’t get to see their friends or enjoy a structured…

Biden Inauguration Live Joe Biden is the 46th US President & Kamala Harris becomes America’s first female Vice President…………………………..Biden holds brief moment of silence for Covid victimsHe asks that those in the audience hold a silent moment of prayer “for those we’ve left behind and for our country”. First female vice-president”Here we stand 108 years ago, thousands of protesters tried to block brave women marching for the right to vote.”Today we mark the swearing in of the first woman in American history elected vice-president – Kamala Harris.”Don’t tell me things can’t change,” he said.Biden is calling for more mutual respect in…

To understand the new smart watched and other pro devices of recent focus, we should look to Silicon Valley and the quantified movement. Apple’s Watch records exercise, tracks our moves throughout the day, checks the amount of time we are stood up and reminds us to get up and move around if we have been sat for too long – let’s not forget Tim Cooks “sitting is the new coolness” line. What we like: Angled second screen is quite useful.Durability is top notch.Better dual-screen software.Powerful hardware features. What we dislike: Less battery life than other options.Keyboard and trackpad are flimsy.No…

Daily News Briefing: UK’s deadliest Covid-19 day, but infection rates DROP – Iran sanctions Trump – WHO ‘disappointed’ by vaccine roll-out https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDZbN64kUcs Storm Christoph: Flood warnings in parts of England UK coronavirus death toll rises with highest daily record of 1,610 Germany to extend Covid-19 lockdown until mid-February WHO panel ‘discouraged & frankly disappointed’ by global Covid-19 vaccine rollout plan Don’t fall for COVID-19 vaccine conspiracies, warns Muslim scholar Iran imposes sanctions on Trump, senior US officials Risk of mass starvation in Ethiopia’s Tigray, aid workers warn Trump Sends New Administration ‘Best Wishes’ Tunisia seeks to stem wave of…

Frank Lampard under pressure at the Chelsea after his team were comfortably beaten at Leicester, a fifth defeat in their past eight Premier League games. Which put the foxes back on top of the table. Goals from Wilfred Ndidi and James Maddison secured a 2-0 win for the Foxes that sent them top of the table at the midway point in their season. By contrast, Chelsea, who had started December top of the table, are now eighth. Chelsea rarely troubled a Leicester side brimming with confidence as they won for the third game in a row. The hosts could have won by…

President-elect Joe Biden in Washington DC. Making a sober entrance to the nation’s capital Tuesday, ready to assume power as America reels from the coronavirus pandemic, soaring unemployment and grave concerns about more violence as he prepares to take the oath of office today to be sworn is as President of the United States in the 2021 inauguration. He flew into a military airbase just outside the capital on Tuesday afternoon and then motorcade into a fortress D.C. — a city that’s been flooded by some 25,000 National Guard troops guarding a Capitol, White House and National Mall that are…

Daily News Briefing Brief. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXLMP8NTNMw The top stories Storm Christoph: Flood warnings in parts of EnglandBBC News says emergency services in the north of England are preparing for widespread flooding caused by Storm Christoph.The Environment Agency has warned of a “volatile situation” as heavy rain combines with melting snow, while police in South Yorkshire and Greater Manchester declared major incidents.An amber rain warning is in place for Yorkshire, the North West, East Midlands and the east of England.A yellow rain warning was issued for the rest of the country.Read on ………………..UK coronavirus death toll rises with highest daily record of 1,610The…

To understand the new politics stance and other pro nationals of recent times, we should look to Silicon Valley and the quantified movement of the latest generation. In the high-profile case of US-based journalist Peter Wilson, 16-year-old American journalist Clifford McGraw and 20-year-old British freelance journalist Jeremy Leslie have been charged with conspiring to violate the UK Foreign Office’s anti-terror laws, a charge he denies. On Monday, UK attorney Andy McDonald revealed that he had spoken. “Few worry about catching Covid anymore, as it’s just a matter of time before they do,” says Tea, a teacher at a school for…

Tuesday’s News Briefing VIDEO: Biden immigration plan – Covid-19 test restrictions – Trump considering Assange pardon https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wxr0Z-dwOXE Johnson ‘glad’ to see Trump go, says ex-Civil Service head Lord Sedwill British lorry drivers now need negative Covid test to enter Denmark and Netherlands Portugal tightens Covid-19 lockdown amid record numbers of new cases, deaths UAE records highest number of COVID-19 cases since pandemic began Indian sailors stranded for months on Chinese coast reach Japan Biden to propose eight-year citizenship path for immigrants US and China clash at WHO over COVID-19 scientific mission in Wuhan UK’s Johnson criticised over lack of COVID-19…

Protect your property as an Amber alert has been issued by the Met Office, as Storm Christoph approaches, expected to batter England, later this afternoon. Up to 70mm (2.75in) of rain is forecast to fall within 48 hours in the worst-hit areas from Tuesday. An amber rain warning has been issued for parts of northern and central England as Storm Christoph approaches. The Met Office told people in Yorkshire and the Humber, the North West, East Midlands and the East of England to expect heavy rain and potential floods. The warning also stated that 50mm of rain could fall in…