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Daily News Briefing: Vaccine Passport – 7m in Texas WITHOUT water and power https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZcef46jR-Y Nasa’s Perseverance rover in ‘great shape’ after Mars landing Vaccine passport plan could help Britons holiday in Greece Belarus imprisons two journalists for covering anti-Lukashenko protests US, Europeans urge Iran to keep allowing nuclear inspections US: Severe cold, power outages in Texas turn deadly Myanmar protests focus on ending junta’s economic support Democrats Launch Ambitious Immigration Reform Proposal Dolly Parton asks Tennessee not to put up statue of her ‘given all that is going on in the world’ Thai Airways announces staff cuts in desperate…

M&S launches ‘biscake’ for £2.50 per two-pack The biscake is a sponge cake with a biscuit base, the three varieties are lemon meringue, choc chip and cherry Bakewell.  Marks and Spencer said it designed the biscake to solve the dilemma of whether to have a cake or a biscuit with a cup of tea.  Natalie Tate, M&S’s product developer for cakes, said: It’s the age-old question. Cake or biccy with your cup of tea? This new and exclusive fusion to M&S, the Biscake, takes the stress of having to decide as you can now enjoy both together The lemon biscake…

Daily News Briefing Brief. Me – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZcef46jR-Y The top stories Nasa’s Perseverance rover in ‘great shape’ after Mars landing BBC News says there’s a new robot on the surface of Mars. NASA has successfully landed its Perseverance rover in a deep crater near the planet’s equator called Jezero. “The good news is the spacecraft, I think, is in great shape,” said Matt Wallace, the mission’s deputy project manager. Engineers at Nasa’s mission control in California erupted with joy when the confirmation of touchdown came through. The six-wheeled vehicle will now spend at least the next two years drilling into the…

#DeleteFacebook #BoycottZuckerberg Fed-up Aussies share their final words on Facebook before deleting their profiles for good – as #BoycottZuckerberg gains traction on Twitter in wake of the news ban Daily Mail says the hashtags #DeleteFacebook and #BoycottZuckerberg are trending on Twitter as some Australians delete their profiles in protest at the platform completely banning news from the platform. Outraged users are sharing their final Facebook posts and asking friends to send their phone numbers before they delete the platform for good. Facebook has banned Australian news outlets from sharing content, and has also inadvertently blocked charities, government agencies and smaller…

House explosion kills a 79-year-old woman and leaves two injured A 79-year-old woman has died and two people have been injured in an explosion which caused a house to collapse. The blast at the property in Summerseat, near Bury, happened at about 21:30 GMT on Wednesday. Police said the woman died at the scene.  Another woman and a child were left with minor injuries and taken to hospital, others were treated at the scene by paramedics.  Greater Manchester Police said the surrounding houses were initially evacuated but, other than those on the same road, residents have returned to their properties. …

Recipe: Clodagh McKenna’s 12 rock buns Clodagh’s taking us back to her childhood with one of her favourite family recipes; The delicious Clodagh McKenna rock buns Crunchy, crumbly rock buns are the perfect accompaniment to those precious five minutes to yourself. Rock buns Makes: 12 Ingredients 220g/1 cup plain /all-purpose flour 2 tsps of baking powder 110g / ¼Ib butter, cubed and chilled 110g / ½ cup light brown sugar 80g / ½ cup of any of these dried fruits – sultanas, raisins, cranberries, dates, figs, orange peel ½ tsp of ground nutmeg 1 tsp of ground cinnamon 1 egg…

Thursday’s Briefing VIDEO: Demi Lavato opens up about 2018 overdose; three strokes and a heart attack https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53jnuaYcts4 Strong decline in coronavirus across England since January, React study shows Budget to provide fresh Covid rescue package as tax rises deferred Italian PM Draghi wins confidence vote, vows ‘reconstruction’ from Covid-19 crisis Heavy snowfall, gales as winter storm hits Middle East ‘Wildly unfair’: UN boss says 10 nations used 75% of all vaccines Hackers disrupt Myanmar govt sites as part of anti-coup protests Biden ‘Open’ to Funding Study About Slavery Reparations Facebook blocks Australians from viewing and sharing news Ford joins motor…

Daily News Briefing Brief. Me – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53jnuaYcts4 The top stories Strong decline in coronavirus across England since January, React study showsBBC News says there has been a “strong decline” in levels of coronavirus infections in England since January, say scientists tracking the epidemic.Imperial College London’s React study found infections have dropped by two-thirds across England since lockdown began, with an 80% fall in London.But virus levels are still high, with one in 200 testing positive between 4 and 13 February.This is similar to levels seen in late September 2020.Read on………………..Budget to provide fresh Covid rescue package as tax rises deferredThe…

Wednesday’s Briefing VIDEO: 1.7m in England told to shield – Caroline Flack documentary https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pw7iZ2SlAFY 1.7mn more people in England told to shield from Covid-19 after checks by Oxford Uni algorithm Cutting Covid top-up ‘will put 700,000 people into poverty’ Rishi Sunak urged to charge-up green investments in UK’s Covid recovery French MPs approve bill to combat Islamist extremism Italy’s Mount Etna spews lava as it erupts several times Oman’s coronavirus-related ICU patients double in 2 weeks UN warns of Myanmar violence, as protesters create gridlock Republican groups censure party lawmakers who voted to Impeach, Convict Trump Bitcoin storms past $50,000…

Dominic Raab demands UAE proves that ‘kidnapped’ princess still alive The UK wants to see proof that Princess Latifa  – daughter of the ruler of Dubai – is still alive after she said she was being held against her will in “deeply troubling” new footage.  Dominic Rabb was asked if he would support seeing proof from the UAE that Latifa was alive, telling Sky News:  “Given what we’ve just seen, I think people would just at a human level want to see that she’s alive and well, of course, I think that’s a natural instinct and we would certainly welcome…

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…

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…

5 affordable luxury jewellery brands for 2021 Luxury jewellery at affordable prices is the true hero of style. Jewellery has remarkable powers, able to make or break your look. Whether you’re a mix-and-match or “less is more” type there’s some can’t miss designers on our radar worth checking out for 2021. Let’s be real here. Jewellery is truly the unsung hero of style. No matter the outfit, your accessories can either make or break your look. Whether you’re a mix-and-match maximalist or follow the philosophy of “less is more”, there’s something (some bling?) for everyone. We’ve rounded up a list…

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…

Brief. BrIEf.Me In today’s briefing update, we look at Sundays top stories. The main story being the prime minister’s map to the end of lockdown, and the paper’s predictions on the lifting of restrictions.  In our special feature, we’re looking at the acquittal of former US President Donald Trump. Also featured: The latest Covid-19 figures, Sports, business and entertainment news.  …………………………….. Several of the papers claim to know how and when the lockdown in England will be eased. According to the Sun on Sunday, Boris Johnson will announce today that the government has reached its target of offering a jab…

Priti Patel attacks BLM protests as ‘dreadful’ and criticises ‘taking the knee’ Priti Patel has criticised sports stars who ‘take the knee’ and attacked last year’s Black Lives Matter protests as “dreadful”. Asked if she would ever adopt the gesture, she said: “No I would not. There are other ways in which people can express their opinions.” In an explosive interview, Ms Patel also refused to express confidence in Met Commissioner Cressida Dick, saying she “does a lot of great work” – but that there were “questions’ about her. At one point, she appeared to say she did not support…

Daily News Briefing Brief. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXLMP8NTNMw The top stories Covid-19: UK ‘not learning lessons of Australia quarantine’BBC News says the UK’s rules on quarantine hotels for travellers arriving from Covid “red list” countries are less stringent than those enforced in Australia.Australia’s system, introduced early last year, is seen as a gold standard internationally.But as a result of repeated outbreaks among staff and guests, and the arrival of new variants, the rules in Australia have been tightened and are under review again.Read on………………..Pfizer vaccine found to give strong immune response to new Covid variantsThe Guardian says people who have received two doses…

BBC news and BBC World News has been barred from airing in China, according to the National Radio and Television Administration said Thursday. The development came a week after Britain’s media regulator revoked Chinese state television’s broadcast licence. On February 4, British media regulator Ofcom revoked China Global Television Network’s (CGTN) licence to broadcast in the United Kingdom after an investigation found the licence was wrongfully held by Star China Media Ltd. BBC World news In a statement by the Chinese administration said an investigation found BBC World News’ China-related reports had “seriously violated” regulations, including that news should be…

The United Arab Emirates police force, the UAE Police have had to clampdown with tougher COVID-19 measures because of increasing Covid-19 infection rates. The UAE reported 3,525 new cases on Thursday, bringing the national total to 339,667 people infected with COVID-19. The death toll reached 974 after another 18 people died from the virus. The death toll from the novel coronavirus pandemic is edging closer to the 1,000 mark in the UAE. As a result, the combined police forces from the different emirates have approved new precautionary and tougher measures to combat the spread of the disease. The financial penalties…

NO SHORTAGE OF HORRIFYING MOMENTS The betrayal of Britney Spears: how pop culture failed a superstar The Guardian says in an effective new documentary, the difficult life of a pop star is examined from family struggles to the toll of being at the mercy of the media. There is no shortage of horrifying, look-away-from-the-screen moments in Framing Britney Spears, the New York Times-produced documentary that examines, in succinct, bruising fashion, the pop star’s incendiary career and controversial legal guardianship. The uncomfortable quality of these images and video is due, in large part, to their mundanity – a celebrity off-stage, doing…