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Prince Philip: William pays tribute to ‘extraordinary’ grandfather
Getty Images The Duke of Cambridge has paid tribute to his grandfather, the Duke of Edinburgh, describing him as “an extraordinary man” from “an extraordinary…
Former FDA commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb: U.S. vaccine supply will soon exceed demand
April 11 (UPI) — Dr. Scott Gottlieb, a former Food and Drug Administration commissioner and current Pfizer board member, said Sunday that the United States’…
Prince Philip: Funeral an ‘ideal opportunity’ to end royal rifts, says Major
Shared grief over the death of the Duke of Edinburgh is an “ideal opportunity” to mend any rifts within the Royal Family, ex-PM Sir John…
Prince Philip: Charles says dear papa was very special
The Prince of Wales has paid tribute to his “dear papa”, the Duke of Edinburgh, saying that he and the Royal Family miss him “enormously”.…
Prince Philip: Queen ‘has been amazing’, says Countess of Wessex
The Queen “has been amazing” following the death of the Duke of Edinburgh, the Countess of Wessex has said. Sophie and the Earl of Wessex…
World
Iran says key Natanz nuclear facility hit by ‘sabotage’
Reuters A nuclear facility in Iran was hit by “sabotage” a day after it unveiled new uranium enrichment equipment, the country’s top nuclear official says.…
More than 80 dead after rifle grenades land on Myanmar protesters
More than 80 people have been killed by rifle grenades in yet more violent clashes between the military and protesters in Myanmar. Bodies were piled…
7 dead after 6.0-magnitude earthquake hits Indonesia
April 10 (UPI) — A magnitude-6.0 earthquake struck near Indonesia Saturday, killing at least seven people and damaging buildings on the main island of Java.…
Alibaba: Chinese regulator slaps huge fine on tech giant
Getty Images The world’s biggest online retailer – China’s Alibaba – has been hit with a record fine equivalent to $ 2.75bn (just over £2bn).…
Politics
Boris Johnson pledges to target drug abuse in anti-crime push
PA Media Prime Minister Boris Johnson has promised to cut crime by tackling drug misuse and using electronic tagging on more burglars after release. The…
PM under pressure to allow fully vaccinated close contacts to be exempt from isolation
Boris Johnson is facing growing pressure to allow fully vaccinated people who have been identified as close contacts of coronavirus cases to be exempt from…
‘Extra precautions’ may stay in place after Freedom Day and double jabs a ‘liberator’ for travel – PM
Double jabs will be “a liberator” for people wanting to travel abroad this summer, Boris Johnson has said – as he warned “extra precautions” may…
Covid vaccine to be required for England care home staff
Getty Images Covid vaccinations are to become compulsory for staff in care homes for older people in England, the BBC has been told. Care staff…
Entertainment & Arts
Taylor Swift Remade ‘Fearless’ as ‘Taylor’s Version.’ Let’s Discuss.
Keeping a promise from when her master recordings were sold, Swift has faithfully rerecorded her 2008 album. Our critics and reporters explore its sound, and…
Asian Man Attacked on Live Stream
Asian hate crime is not peculiar to the United States. An Asian man was brutally attacked in London during a live stream, but he got…
‘I thought we could save her’: Co-star Pete’s tribute to Nikki Grahame after she dies aged 38
One of Nikki Grahame’s Big Brother co-stars says he has “lost a family member” following her death at the age of 38. Referring to a…
Taylor Swift Fans Hiding Old ‘Fearless’ on Spotify in Anticipation of Re-Release
Taylor Swift die-hards are paving the way for her highly anticipated re-release of her sophomore album, “Fearless” … making sure none of the old stuff…
Which festivals are going ahead and when do live gigs restart?
Music fans have had a disappointing 12 months with festivals and gigs cancelled as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak. But with the silver lining…
Sports
Martin Truex Jr. stays hot at Martinsville, gets second Cup Series win of 2021
April 12 (UPI) — Short track specialist Martin Truex Jr. won a rain-delayed Blue-Emu Maximum Pain Relief 500 for his third win in his last…
Fantasy Baseball Week 3 Preview: Top 10 sleeper pitchers feature Carlos Rodon, Dane Dunning
The number of high-end pitchers making two starts in Week 3 (April 12-18) allows for fewer two-start sleepers, which means more of my recommendations here…
Masters golf: Hideki Matsuyama takes 4-stroke lead into final round
April 10 (UPI) — Hideki Matsuyama went from sixth place to the outright leader of the 2021 Masters tournament with a 7-under par 65 in…
How to watch Thunder vs. 76ers: NBA live stream info, TV channel, time, game odds
Who’s Playing Philadelphia @ Oklahoma City Current Records: Philadelphia 35-17; Oklahoma City 20-32 What to Know The Philadelphia 76ers might have tired legs after a…
Technology
NHS Covid-19 app update blocked for breaking Apple and Google’s rules
PA Media An update to England and Wales’s contact tracing app has been blocked for breaking the terms of an agreement made with Apple and…
A fifth fundamental force of physics has been suggested by muon experiment
A scientific experiment has produced evidence researchers believe points to a previously undiscovered fundamental force of physics. All interactions in the natural universe – from…
Online Scammers Have a New Offer for You: Vaccine Cards
Hundreds of sellers are offering false and stolen vaccine cards, as businesses and states weigh proof of vaccinations for getting people back to work and…
Amazon wins vote preventing Alabama warehouse workers from unionising
Amazon workers have voted not to unionise at one of the company’s warehouses in Alabama in a major victory for the company. The majority of…
Health
CDC: 1 in 3 children hospitalized with COVID-19 requires treatment in ICU
April 9 (UPI) — Up to one-third of children and teens hospitalized with COVID-19 in the United States require treatment in the intensive care unit,…
ACA slowed healthcare out-of-pocket spending growth, study says
April 9 (UPI) — The Affordable Care Act has slowed increases in out-of-pocket costs for those with health insurance coverage under the law by about…
To Speed Vaccination, Some Call for Delaying Second Shots
Stretching the time between the first and second doses would greatly accelerate the rate at which people get at least partial protection. But some experts…
AstraZeneca Vaccine and Blood Clots: What Is Known So Far
In rare cases, an immune reaction has led to antibodies that caused a serious clotting disorder. But public health experts maintain the vaccine’s benefits far…
Food
Why’d Dolly Parton Come in Here and Crash Jeni’s Website Like That?
A new ice cream flavor made by Dolly Parton and artisan ice cream company Jeni’s is in such high demand, customers trying to get their…
Everything Eater Editors Have Cooked in 2021
To sort through the noise of TikTok tortilla wraps and feta pastas, Eater has compiled a handful of the recipes — from blogs, magazines, publications,…
How Korea’s Most Celebrated Rice Cake Master Makes Tteok
Chef Park Kyeong-Mi holds the honorable title of South Korea’s “Royal Cuisine Intangible Cultural Heritage Transferee,” which is another way of saying: she’s really really…
A Hot New Restaurant Moved In. That Made Its Neighbors Nervous.
Outside Rolo’s, which opened in Ridgewood this January. Photo: Christian Rodriguez This article was featured in One Great Story, New York’s reading recommendation newsletter. Sign…
Travel
10 Very Best Places In Texas To Visit
One of the largest states in the US, Texas is totally vast and totally epic to explore. With heaps of cities, national parks and coastal…
109 Fun Facts About Croatia That’ll Blow Your Mind
Some posts contain compensated links. Please read this disclaimer for more info. Guide To What’s Inside How much do you know about Croatia? What is…
Royal Caribbean suspends most sailing until July
Royal Caribbean Group is extending the suspension of some sailings, including all trips from the United States, until June 30th. At the same time, the…
TUI Group to raise €350m in fresh capital
TUI Group has revealed plans to raise at least €350 million in fresh funding as the company seeks to whether the ongoing impact from the…
11 Best Things To Do In Cape Cod, Massachusetts
Perched within the gorgeous coastline of Massachusetts, Cape Cod is a dreamy peninsular to visit whilst exploring the northeast of the USA. Not only does…