Author: News Desk

Hong Kong COVID-19 breakout reported 107 new coronavirus cases on Monday, the highest toll in nearly a month as authorities tested thousands of residents after an outbreak in an old residential building located in a busy commercial and residential area last week. The Chinese special administrative region last recorded a triple-digit figure on Dec. 19 with 109 cases. At its peak in July 2020 the city logged 149 new infections. COVID-19 restrictions which have banned gatherings of more than two people and closed sports facilities, beauty salons and all restaurants for dining after 18:00 local time. Dozens of infections were…

The youngest ever champion Yan beats Higgins in Masters Final. The 20-year-old Yan Bingtao comes from behind to beat John Higgins to become the youngest Masters champion in 26 years. Yan Bingtao’s superb fightback stunned John Higgins as he becomes the youngest Masters champion in 26 years. The youngster pinched two frames on the black, in between a 103 break to go 8-7 ahead. Higgins halted the slide with 63 but Yan’s 70 and 64 gave him a famous victory. China’s Yan was making his Masters debut and at the age of 20 is a year older than Ronnie O’Sullivan…

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…

Sunday Papers: Over-18’s vaccinated by June – ‘Quarantine hotels’ In today’s briefing update, we look at Sunday’s top stories. Most papers focus on vaccine rollout.  The recurring message in Sunday’s papers is on the Covid vaccination plans. The other stories include:  The Sun on Sunday says Brits are fed up to the back teeth with Covidiots breaking the rules.”  More than half of the people questioned in a YouGov poll for the paper felt the police were not being tough enough on those flouting lockdown measures. Its opinion column states that “with the NHS at breaking point, the public is…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Massive earthquake in Indonesia kills at least 34, leaves hundreds injured  A 6.2 magnitude earthquake has hit Indonesia’s Sulawesi island early Friday killing at least 34 people and leaving hundreds more injured, the country’s disaster mitigation agency said.  The epicentre of the quake was 3.7 miles northeast of Majene city at a depth of 6.2 miles according to Indonesia’s Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency. In Majene, at least 8 people have died, 637 people have been injured and 15,000 residents have been displaced, according to the country’s National Board for Disaster Management (BNPB).  In the Mamugu area, an additional 26…