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‘Indifferent attitude and edgy aesthetic’ appealing today How TikTok resurrected the cult of Effy Stonem i-D says years after she first emerged as an enigmatic, silent teen in season one of Skins, Gen Z is bringing Effy back as an It Girl once again. Culture has always been obsessed with the idea of the It Girl; the trope that describes a fashionable and effortlessly cool young woman, who’s seemingly chill from dawn ‘til dusk, an assumed personality who the boys generally lust after and all the other girls want to be (think Alexa Chung). More often than not these untouchable…

Thursday’s News Briefing: UK 10m vaccine milestone – Canada lists Proud Boys as terrorist group – Kanye ‘contact cut’ with Kim https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPKJ2x1vWI8 Covid trial in UK examines mixing different vaccines UK passes 10m Covid vaccination milestone EU mulls tougher sanctions over Navalny sentence as top envoy heads to Russia Myanmar military blocks Facebook, social media as pressure grows Dubai suspends brunches to curb spread of COVID-19 Canada designates the Proud Boys as a terrorist entity Police Officer Fatally Injured in Capitol Riot Memorialized Beckham-backed cannabis skincare firm to sell shares on London Stock Exchange Jurgen Klopp: Liverpool manager…

Daily News Briefing Brief. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPKJ2x1vWI8 The top stories Covid trial in UK examines mixing different vaccinesBBC News says a UK trial has been launched to see if giving people different Covid vaccines for their first and second doses works as well as the current approach of using the same type of vaccine twice.The idea is to provide more flexibility with vaccine rollout and help deal with any potential disruption to supplies.And scientists say it is possible the new approach could even provide better protection than giving the same jabs.Read on………………..UK passes 10m Covid vaccination milestoneThe Guardian says Britain has given…

A company backed by David Beckham, which uses compounds found in cannabis and will be used to make cannabis skin care and athletic products, plans to sell shares on the London Stock Exchange (LSE). Cellular Goods, who sold a stake to DB Ventures (David Beckham’s investment firm) aims to sell products from September 2021, according to its website, which will make it the first firm of its kind to debut on the LSE. While many recreational drug companies have sprung up in the US, where states in including California have legalised it, those companies can’t raise money in London, as…

The number of black people as executives at the top of Britain’s top blue-chip, FTSE 100 companies, is zero for the first time in six years. There are no black chairmen or chairwomen, chief executive officers or chief financial officers at any company in the UK’s benchmark FTSE 100 stock index, according to early findings from the analysis. Only 10 of the 297 leaders in these roles have ethnic minority backgrounds, according to research by consultancy Green Park has found. black people and black lives matter More and more, businesses are appreciating the unique values and benefit of a diverse…

Guide: A Luxury day in London London is the greatest city in the world. Especially if you can afford it. The constant newness, creativity and fun the city offers is in our faces, and when the virus goes, the lockdown ends and the streets are busy again – we’ll be beating the street of the creative capital.  For a luxury mini-break in London, you’ve got to be strategic. The city is vast and there is plenty to explore. From the city’s sprawling parks, redbrick-lined street and cultural powerhouses – pubs, tube and art, London will keep you busy.  HOTELS …

Home workouts: Fitness in lockdown 3 A survey’s found that two-fifths of us are doing less exercise in this lockdown compared to the first one in Spring 2020. “If you cast your mind back to April, it was pretty beautiful every day, whereas now there are less daylight hours,” Dr Ian Taylor told Newsbeat. “But also it’s not novel anymore. The last lockdown for a lot of people gave them a bit of time to think and do things and that element was quite energising.” ‘Remove barriers’ According to Ian there are a few things you can do to get…

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) UAE travel restrictions – New rules to travel to Dubai & Abu Dhabi for citizens to enter the emirate from within the country and for visitors, as the country steps up measures to contain the coronavirus from spreading. According to the Abu Dhabi Emergency Crisis and Disasters Committee, the new procedures are effective from February 1, 2021. PCR tests According to the new rules, those who take a COVID-19 PCR test and their results come out negative, will be allowed into the emirate for 48 hours from the receipt of the result. However, those who…

India slams Rihanna and other celebrities for ‘irresponsible’ tweet supporting farmers’ protest India has slammed “foreign individuals” and celebrities of “sensationalism” in a response to a tweet from popstar Rihanna. The US musician extended her support to India’s protesting farmers – which drew global attention. Just hours after Rihanna’s tweet, climate activist Greta Thunberg and the US vice president’s niece Meena Harris also tweeted support for the farmers.  Their tweets went viral and gathered plenty of responses.  Farmers in India have been protesting at Delhi’s boarder against new farm laws.  In a statement on Wednesday, India’s external affairs ministry said…

UAE confirms 3,310 new COVID-19 cases, 7 additional deaths The  UAE on Tuesday recorded seven deaths related to COVID-19 in the previous 24 hours, and 3,310 new confirmed cases of the disease. The number of infections once against passed the 3,000 mark after falling below it for two days. The total number of cases in the country since the pandemic began has reached 309,649 and the death toll stands at 866. A total of 285,201 people have recovered from the virus, including 3,791 in the past 24 hours. Read the full story on today’s Daily News Briefing …………………… FOLLOW US…

One of the top travel destinations for a much-needed vacation in 2021 is Montenegro and the One & Only resort due to open in March 2021. Spring 2021 cannot come soon enough for most of who are itching to travel. Until now, the luxury-travel group One&Only has confined its five-star finesse to Asia, Africa, Australia and Mexico. But it will make its European debut in March, eight months later than planned. When its Portonovi resort (oneandonlyresorts.com/portonovi) opens on the Montenegrin coast at Herceg Novi (it’s July 2020 due date having gone back to October, then the new year). Amenities will…

The Outrageous Twitter restrictions on indian farmers protest who are fighting against the Modi-government have finally been lifted. It is alleged that following pressure from the Indian government India’s farmer protests Twitter had allegedly placed restrictions on the coverage of India’s growing farmer protests. The 2020–2021 Indian farmers’ protest is an ongoing protest against three farm acts which were passed by the Parliament of India in September 2020. Farmer unions and their representatives have demanded that the laws be repealed and will not accept anything short of it. It is essentially the local small-time farmers versus the Modi-government. https://twitter.com/GretaThunberg/status/1356694884615340037 Indian…

Daily News Briefing Brief. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXLMP8NTNMw The top stories Covid-19: Hancock hails Oxford vaccine for slowing virus spreadBBC News says results that show the Oxford-AstraZenenca vaccine may reduce the spread of coronavirus have been hailed as “absolutely superb”.Matt Hancock said the study shows “vaccines are the way out of this pandemic”.It is the first time a vaccine has been shown to reduce transmission of the virus. The UK has given a first Covid jab to 9.6 million people so far.Read on………………..Leak reveals Labour plan to focus on flag and patriotism to win back votersThe Guardian says Labour must make “use of…

Melania Trump looking to divorce Donald Trump swiftly. The former first lady of the United States Melania Trump may act upon advice being given to her by her aides and “move fast” to divorce Donald Trump, according to a report. Rumours have been doing the rounds on social media and the internet from well-placed sources that Melania has been anxiously waiting to divorce Trump. In the final days of his presidency, it also emerged the couple had reportedly been sleeping in separate bedrooms at the White House. Eric Schiffer, a brand and relationship management expert, thinks Melania Trump may be…

Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine was found to be 91.6 per cent effective against symptomatic Covid-19 in trial results published Tuesday, as the number of vaccinations administered worldwide passed 100 million. But none of the world´s 29 poorest countries has formally started mass vaccination drives, while the richest nations — despite finger-pointing over delivery delays — have provided more than two-thirds of the jabs administered so far. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has initiated clinical trials of Russia’s sputnik vaccine for Covid-19 as the number of cases surge in the country. Additionally, The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan has granted approval…

The UAE coronavirus is moving steadily and confidently towards containing the current pandemic and moving forward through the recovery planning phase. National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) announced that through moving past the recovery planning phase with competence and ability through its institutions and members of society, both citizens and (Expat) residents. The UAE continues its wide screening approach to check the spread of the pandemic by testing large sections of the society at a time, with the total number of tests exceeding 26 million. UAE Vaccine 26 Million tests done During the media briefing on Tuesday evening,…

UAE schools and universities to begin ‘gradual return’ from February 14. Ministry of Education says classes will begin to return to normal, but distance learning will remain an option for this academic year The UAE Ministry of Education set out details on Wednesday of how the UAE schools reopening will take place. The decision came as many schools remain physically closed as a precaution or due to cases among staff and patients. “The option of distance education will remain available until the end of the current school year, taking into account the importance of coordination between parents and school principals,”…

The UAE is fast becoming a gaming hub for esports in the Middle East. Through innovative alliances and partnerships with leading US organisations – like Monumental Sports & Entertainment– the UAE Embassy in Washington, DC is connecting like-minded gaming enthusiasts in the US and the Middle East, and increasing cultural understanding. The UAE signed a partnership with the International Esports Federation to promote tolerance and coexistence within its ecosystem. This along with creating a virtual economy has been a shift in focus from the oil-rich nation. It has a certain symmetry in the middle east, with lots of tech startups being given a push in the region. Nymcard received a…

Gamestop stock fall 60 percent as Reddit-driven short squeeze loses steam, as Wall Street bites back. GameStop stock plummeted Tuesday, losing more than half of its opening value and falling to its lowest level in a week. Shares of GameStop plunged to $90 by the end of Tuesday trading, a 60 percent loss that shaved $135 from its opening price. GameStop stock has fallen steadily since Thursday after hitting a peak of $483, roughly 1,800 percent higher than its price at the start of the year. Wall Street bites back The brutal two-day stretch for Gamestop may be the death…

Uber said Tuesday it reached an agreement to acquire Drizly for about $1.1 billion in stock and cash in Uber’s latest acquisition. Uber said Tuesday it has reached an agreement to acquire the alcohol delivery service platform Drizly for about $1.1 billion in stock and cash, further expanding the ride-share company’s services. Once the transaction is completed, Drizly will be integrated with Uber’s food delivery platform, Uber Eats, and also maintain a separate Drizly app. “By bringing Drizly into the Uber family, we can accelerate that trajectory by exposing Drizly to the Uber audience and expanding its geographic presence into…

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is to step down as chief executive of the e-commerce giant that he started in his garage nearly 30 years ago. He will become executive chairman, a move he said would give him “time and energy” to focus on his other ventures. Jeff Bezos is the world’s richest man, (although jeff Besoz net worth has been superseded by Elon Musk briefly) will be replaced by Andy Jassy, who currently leads Amazon’s cloud computing business. https://twitter.com/RepJayapal/status/1356744311644319747 “Being the CEO of Amazon is a deep responsibility, and it’s consuming. When you have a responsibility like that, it’s hard…

Alcohol deaths hit record high during Covid-19 pandemic Alcohol-related deaths hit a record new high during the first nine months of 2020, provisional figures for England and Wales show. Between January and September, 5,460 deaths were registered with this cause – up 16% on the same months in 2019. It is the biggest toll recorded since records began in 2001.  The high rates spanned the period during and after the first Covid lockdown, the Office for National Statistics figures show. It reached a peak of 12.8 deaths per 100,000 people in the first three months of 2020 and remained at…

New Adidas Originals shoes ZX 5000 Torsion are made of yellow kevlar, a retro rebuilt. adidas original shoes Adidas launched the ZX series in 1984, and the German activewear giant’s retro Originals branch has kept its first-ever running-focused sneaker alive in its A-ZX range, most recently via the new ZX 5000 Torsion. The jaw-dropping sneaker comes loaded with multiple custom lace options—pictured below in a yellow-specked black material that matches the heel counter’s windows—torsion lace jewels, and bright yellow sock liners. The updated silhouettes feature an entirely radical yellow Kevlar upper sat atop a matching yellow midsole. It looks spectacular. The…

Nigel Slater’s recipe for beetroot remoulade with blood orange Chef and food writer Nigel Slater offers up a recipe for a colourful, zesty supper that’s quick to prepare The recipe Make a dressing by slicing a blood orange in half and squeezing the juice into a bowl. Add the juice of half a lemon. Stir in 1 tsp of capers. Season with black pepper, then pour in 3 tbsp of olive oil and a little salt. Your dressing should be clean tasting, sharp and slightly salty. Remove the peel from 3 medium-sized blood oranges. Cut each fruit into about 6…

Captain Sir Tom Moore dies aged 100 Captain Sir Tom Moore has died with coronavirus. UPDATED: Number 10 to lower flag to half mast Number 10 Downing Street will lower the flag to half mast in tribute to Captain Sir Tom Moore, the BBC’s political correspondent Iain Watson reports Captain Tom raised almost £33m for NHS charities, was taken to Bedford Hospital after requiring help with his breathing on Sunday. His daughter Hannah Ingram-Moore said the family had “spent hours chatting to him” after he caught pneumonia. Last week he tested positive for Covid-19. Buckingham Palace said the Queen…