A new study suggests Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine protects against a mutation invariants that erupted in the United Kingdom and South Africa. The research suggests that Pfizer coronavirus vaccine can protect against a mutation found in two contagious variants of the coronavirus that erupted in Britain and South Africa. Those variants are causing global concern. They both share a common mutation called N501Y, a slight alteration on one spot of the spike protein that coats the…
Donald Trump speech today indicated for the first time that he is ready to move on. He promised a smooth transition to Joe Biden and acknowledged his presidency was ending as calls grew for his removal from the Oval Office for encouraging a mob attack on the US Capitol. With pressure mounting in Washington for his early removal and impeachment from the Oval Office, over his supporters who rampaged through the U.S. Capitol last night.…
Thursday’s News Briefing VIDEO: Capitol Hill riots -Mass evac in Malaysia – UK Covid-19 death record – Netflix UK raises prices ‘significantly’ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqd1lZGhbBU 4 people dead and explosive device found in Washington as Riots go crazy in Capitol Hill Trump blocked by Twitter and Facebook Covid: scale of emergency facing UK laid bare as 1,000 die in 24 hours China goes online to mock ‘beautiful sight’ of US Capitol chaos Israel appoints first diplomat…
Thursday 7 January daily news briefing BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFINGThursday 7 January 2021 News Briefing – As of 6:30 am (GMT), these are the global active Covid-19 numbers.Global COVID-19 UPDATECoronavirus Cases: 87,643,764Deaths: 1,891,711Recovered: 63,133,355 Mass evacuations as monsoon floods hit MalaysiaIsrael appoints first diplomat to UAECovid: scale of emergency facing UK laid bare as 1,000 die in 24 hours4 people dead and explosive device found in Washington as Riots go crazy in Capitol Hill…
Four people have been killed in the US Riots and explosive device found in Capitol Hill
While retweeting her father, President Trump’s tweet, Ivanka Trump Twitter account addressed the rioters as “American Patriots.” She added, “the violence must stop immediately. Please be peaceful.” Minutes later, after push back on Twitter for calling the rioters “patriots,” she deleted the tweet. Aides are urging President Trump to put out a stronger statement in response to the chaos unfolding on Capitol Hill after his supporters breached security barriers. He has so far declined, beyond…
There is an armed standoff Capitol Hill as supporters of President Trump stormed the Capitol building and forced a lockdown. Rioters smashed windows and clashed with police, with one person shot dead. The violence halted debate over Joe Biden’s election win but Congress was able to reconvene to certify Biden’s win after rioters breach Capitol. The US Capitol showed some rioters who were in an armed standoff Capitol and breaking the glass of a window…
Wednesday’s News Briefing VIDEO: Hollywood FINALLY urged to stop filming – lockdown 3 – Senate Runoffs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QvL_an-sJLI WTXNEWS NEWS BRIEFING #DailyNewsBriefing England’s third national lockdown legally comes into force UK can still be gateway to Europe for car giants after Brexit, says auto boss China blocks entry to WHO team studying Covid’s origins Dozens of Hong Kong pro-democracy figures arrested under national security law Israeli firm in Gaza extracts drinking water from air…
Wednesday 6 January News Briefing BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFINGWednesday 6 January 2021 News Briefing – As of 6:30 am (GMT), these are the global active Covid-19 numbers.Global COVID-19 UPDATECoronavirus Cases: 86,847,483Deaths: 1,876,527Recovered: 61,581,259 China blocks entry to WHO team studying Covid’s originsUK can still be gateway to Europe for car giants after Brexit, says auto bossEngland’s third national lockdown legally comes into forcePlaying South Africa tests in UK & Ireland is contingency planStocks fall…
In Review Yesterday the prime minister announced England would go into its third national lockdown – starting from today! Its set to last for at least six weeks – but likely to continue into March. People have been told to work from home, non-essential shops closed and school and summer exams cancelled. But what about travel? International and national for work and leisure. We find out what the Covid (and Brexit) rules are around a…
Tuesday’s News Briefing VIDEO: Lockdown 3 – Georgia Senate runoff – Mexico offers home for Assange https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=roxFBTIdYQo Tuesday’s News Briefing VIDEO: Lockdown 3 – Georgia Senate runoff – Mexico offers home for Assange Covid Lockdown 3: England and Scotland begin new lockdowns as cases rise COVID-19: Inequalities exacerbated by pandemic must be addressed as vaccines offer way out, review warns NHS needs to deliver at least 2m jabs a week to fulfil government…
Tuesday 5 January Daily News Briefing BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFINGTuesday 5 January 2020 News Briefing – Today’s headlines are dominated by the global Coronavirus Pandemic. As of 6:30 am (GMT), these are the global active numbers.Global COVID-19 UPDATECoronavirus Cases: 86,117,717Deaths: 1,860,813Recovered: 61,074,877 Trump to ‘fight like hell’ as Biden promises ‘new day’ in Georgia runoffsEgypt urges GERD agreement ahead of reservoir fillingSpeculation over whereabouts of Chinese tech tycoon Jack MaThailand’s PM urges people…
Breaking News: Boris Announces New England Lockdown To Last At Least 6 Weeks Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced, in a televised address to the nation, that England is set to go into its third national lockdown for at least six weeks. PM announces new England lockdown, with people told to stay at home and schools shut for most pupils from tomorrow All primary and secondary schools and colleges in England are to close for…
In Review Despite a global pandemic, the Guardian reports eclectic car makers Tesla almost hit its 500,000-car delivery target for 2020. Tesla reported record deliveries of its electric cars in the last three months of 2020, coming within a whisker of achieving the half-million target for the year set by its chief executive, Elon Musk.The manufacturer’s annual sales rose by 36% after a final quarter that exceeded analysts’ expectations, delivering a total of 499,550 cars in…
BREAKING NEWS: UK judge Baraitser refuses US request to extradite Assange on suicide risk A British judge has ruled that Julian Assange should not be extradited to the United States to face espionage charges, saying that such a move would be “oppressive” because of the WikiLeaks founder’s mental health. District Judge Vanessa Baraitser delivered the decision against the US authorities’ request on Monday, at the Old Bailey court in London. Baraitser said he was “a…
In Review California reported Sunday that 45,352 people recently tested positive for Covid-19, continuing a surge that has pushed hospitals and their exhausted staff to the brink. Around the United States, hospitals are racing to keep up with surges of Covid-19 patients at numbers they have not seen at any other time in the pandemic. Cases have skyrocketed since Thanksgiving, and impacts from Christmas and New Year’s celebrations are still unfolding. As of Sunday, more…
Monday’s News Briefing VIDEO: Trump Tapes – India’s questionable vaccine – Pope gets political on Covid-19 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1w87mwtNP8 WTXNEWS NEWS BRIEFING #DailyNewsBriefing Covid: Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine rollout to begin Reading murder: five teenagers held over stabbing of boy, 13 WikiLeaks founder Julien Assange faces ruling on extradition to US Pro-lockdown Pope gets political on Covid-19 again, condemns those who travelled over the holidays despite pandemic Flight rush to Saudi Arabia as travel ban lifted India’s approval…
Monday January 4 News Briefing BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFINGMonday 4 January 2021 News Briefing – As of 6:30 am (GMT), these are the global active Covid-19numbers.Global COVID-19 UPDATECoronavirus Cases: 85,509,038Deaths: 1,850,719Recovered: 60,476,700 UK economy set to be one of the last to recover from pandemicTesla sets vehicle delivery record but falls just short of Musk’s targetDemocrat Pelosi narrowly re-elected as US House speakerIndia’s approval of own COVID vaccine criticised for lack of dataFlight rush…
A group of Republican senators led by Ted Cruz said on Sunday they will challenge Joe Biden’s election win. Because ‘Trump is staying in Power’ in a last-ditch attempt to support Donald Trump´s efforts to undermine the US vote, The senators are led by veteran lawmaker Ted Cruz in an initiative, despite the rulings in dozens of courts and the findings by officials in several key states, that there were no widespread voting problems. The Republicans’…
Larry King, 87, the Legendary Talkshow host has been hospitalised at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. He has been receiving urgent medical care for more than a week. The 87-year-old was reportedly diagnosed with the virus 10 days ago but has been in Critical COVID ward for about a week. It is understood that he has been communicating his immediate family, but we are currently seeking an update to his condition in the…
Now that the UK has a “third country” status, can I still travel freely to the EU? British citizens have lost their right to travel freely within the EU. There’s technically no difference now between a UK citizen wanting to visit France, and an American citizen, who, incidentally have also been banned since March 2020. https://twitter.com/holte/status/1344790627851120645 However, since EU states remain sovereign nations, each country has control over its own borders, and will be able…
The top gadgets of 2020 2020 may be a year we don’t want to remember but this year did give us all new tools to communicate. We turned to gadgets for work, entertainment, connecting with our loved ones and also support. Below are our top picks on the gadgets of 2020 that helped us through the year. Xbox Series X The hotly anticipated Xbox Series X was one of 2020’s biggest releases, and it did…
How New Years Eve celebrations will take place globally. In a year which has seen the whole world suffer from the covid-19 pandemic that has affected over 80 million people worldwide, and killed around 1.8 million. In Australia and New Zealand, New Year 2021 has already arrived. But how will the rest fo the world plan to control and enjoy the normally magnificent and grand New Year’s eve celebrations? Below we take a look at…
Happy New Year 2021 The world is preparing for an unprecedented celebration of New Year’s Eve, previously marked with grand and spectacular public events. This year many countries have put restrictions to avoid mass gatherings amid the COVID-19 pandemic that has affected over 80 million people worldwide and killed around 1.8 million. Celebrations are underway as the world welcomes 2021. While this year’s festivities will look a little different than in years past, many people…
In Review The loner Nashville bomber has been identified as Tennessee born Anthony Quinn Warner, described as a ‘loner’ and ‘hermit’ by those who knew him. The Domestic American Terrorist was motivated by wanting to be famous, more ‘famous than Christmas’. Anthony Quinn Warner, a 63-year-old, of Antioch, Tennessee is described by one neighbour as a loner, died when his recreational vehicle (RV) exploded early Christmas morning In Nashville, Tennessee, on 2nd Avenue North in…
