x London crams in 10 times as many people as next most packed city By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-06T09:37:09Z Londoners are living in a city that is ten times more crowded than the next most densely populated region of the county, official figures revealed today. Full Article
x Viral video of woman boxing dog sparks animal cruelty investigation By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-06T17:48:53Z A distressing video of an unidentified woman boxing her German Shepherd dog has sparked outrage on social media and prompted an investigation into alleged animal cruelty. Full Article
x Churches go the extra mile to keep faith alive during lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-06T11:50:00Z For centuries, many have turned to the church as a way of reconnecting with others within their community. But with lockdown restrictions in place and church services banned, religious leaders have taken it upon themselves to restore hope in a time of uncertainty. Full Article
x Californian law might stop Elon Musk and Grimes calling newborn son X Æ A-12 By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-07T06:28:14Z Grimes and her boyfriend Elon Musk want to call their newborn son X Æ A-12 Musk, but California law might prevent it. Full Article
x Veterans' war experiences captured in new Poppyscotland project to mark VE Day By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-07T06:49:59Z A new project capturing the stories of veterans has been unveiled by Poppyscotland for the 75th anniversary of VE Day. Full Article
x Brandon Lewis tries to calm expectations ahead of coronavirus lockdown review as he warns: don't get carried away By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-07T07:19:00Z The Government has cautioned the public against overexcitement at the prospect of the coronavirus lockdown being eased. Full Article
x Police warn Bank Holiday drivers after 142 per cent surge in 'extreme' speeding during lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-07T07:59:07Z Full Article
x Have the five key tests for easing lockdown been met? One expert gives his view By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-07T04:38:00Z Full Article
x Mundane acts of lockdown life celebrated in photography exhibition to support NHS workers By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-06T16:11:00Z The mundanity of coronavirus lockdown life is being celebrated in a photography exhibition to raise money for frontline workers. Full Article
x Extraordinary projections for UK economy 'both worse and better than feared' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-07T10:21:00Z Today's extraordinary projections of the course of the economy over the rest of the year from the Bank of England are, bizarrely, both worse and better than might be feared. Full Article
x Oxygen almost ran out at first NHS trust to treat Covid patients By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-07T09:16:00Z The hospital trust that treated London's first coronavirus cases almost ran out of oxygen as hundreds of patients fought for their lives, it can be revealed. Full Article
x Drug dealers posing as joggers and key workers to avoid detection during Covid-19 lockdown, expert says By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-07T11:33:55Z Drug dealers are adopting new disguises so they can move around freeley during the coronavirus lockdown, a gang expert has said. Full Article
x Joe Exotic's Oklahoma zoo officially reopens to the public under the name of Tiger King Park By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-07T11:39:29Z The animal park behind Netflix hit Tiger King has official reopened its doors for business after closing due to the coronavirus outbreak. Full Article
x Lockdown extended in Scotland as Nicola Sturgeon warns easing restrictions could be 'potentially catastrophic' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-07T10:54:00Z Nicola Sturgeon has extended the coronavirus lockdown in Scotland by three weeks, insisting that any easing of restrictions could be "very risky". Full Article
x Extinction Rebellion activists spray Barclays HQ with 'fake oil' in middle of lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-07T10:15:00Z Extinction Rebellion activists have sprayed fake oil over the Barclays head office in an apparent breach of lockdown rules. Full Article
x Sadiq Khan urges Londoners not to relax 'monumental effort' to beat coronavirus over Bank Holiday weekend By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-07T14:15:00Z Mayor Sadiq Khan today made an urgent appeal to Londoners not to relax their "monumental effort" to beat coronavirus as the death toll in the capital's hospitals rose to 5,414. Full Article
x Coronavirus 'not beaten yet' but UK can think about next phase of lockdown, Dominic Raab says By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-07T15:33:00Z The UK is past the peak of the coronavirus outbreak but the country is still at a "dangerous" stage of the pandemic, Dominic Raab has said. Full Article
x Food For London Now faces: 'The Felix Project directly helps counter malnutrition and poor health for people of all ages' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-08T05:50:00Z Felix Project volunteer Carrie Hogan shares her story You can donate here virginmoneygiving.com/fund/FoodforLondonNOW Full Article
x 400,000 people in the UK could have coronavirus with 20,000 falling ill every day, say experts By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-08T09:00:00Z Around 400,000 people in the UK could currently have coronavirus, according to a new official study, while experts say 20,000 more could be infected with the virus every day. Full Article
x Tensions grow over 'mixed messaging' as speculation mounts over coronavirus lockdown easing By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-08T06:43:00Z Tensions are growing between the UK's regions over "mixed messaging" on when to lift restrictions, with speculation that rail services are set to be expanded from mid-May but strict lockdown measures could remain in place until June. Full Article
x Wales eases lockdown by reopening garden centres and libraries and relaxing exercise rules By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-08T11:08:00Z Wales has taken the first step to easing lockdown by relaxing exercise rules and reopening some libraries, tips and garden centres. Full Article
x Brits should expect 'limited changes' to lockdown next week, says minister By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-08T10:49:00Z British people should not expect major new freedoms on Monday, with "limited changes" expected to the coronavirus lockdown, a minister has said. Full Article
x Coronavirus tragedy as six-week-old baby thought to be youngest UK victim By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-08T13:54:00Z A six-week-old baby is thought to be the youngest UK victim of coronavirus. Full Article
x Government misses coronavirus testing target for sixth day running By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-08T16:06:00Z The Government has missed its testing target of 100,000 coronavirus tests a day by the end of April for the sixth day running. Full Article
x Plans to ramp up rail services to start next Monday, claims Union By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-08T17:28:00Z Plans to ramp up rail services have been brought forward by a week and will start from next Monday, a union is claiming. Full Article
x Brexit trade timeline 'virtually impossible', says Deputy Irish Premier By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-08T18:07:00Z Deputy Irish Premier Simon Coveney has said the Covid-19 pandemic has made the timeline for a UK-EU trade deal "virtually impossible". Full Article
x Next steps of UK lockdown 'to include face masks at work, more cycle lanes and visitor quarantine' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-09T06:32:00Z UK arrivals could be told to self-isolate for 14-days PM will reportedly recommend face masks while at work or on public transport More money will be set aside for cycle lanes to limit rush hour travel Full Article
x Food For London Now: KSI hails the 'amazing' work of Felix Project after lending a hand to feed the vulnerable By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-09T08:36:04Z British YouTube star KSI joined the Evening Standard's campaign to feed London during the coronavirus crisis, hailing it as "amazing". Full Article
x Axl Rose calls U.S. treasury secretary ‘officially an a——‘ in Twitter fight By nationalpost.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 15:01:53 +0000 The lead singer of U.S. rock band Guns N' Roses and U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin have engaged in an escalating social-media exchange that's gone viral Full Article Music Culture Axl Rose coronavirus COVID-19 Guns N' Roses Steven Mnuchin
x Elon Musk and Grimes can’t seem to agree on the pronunciation of baby X Æ A-12’s name By nationalpost.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 13:19:05 +0000 Is the Æ supposed to sound like 'eye' or 'ash'? We're just as confused too Full Article World Celebrity News Elon Musk grimes
x All these clowns do is LIE! Crap media (and Jimmy Kimmel) BUSTED for pushing fake story about Mike Pence delivering empty PPE boxes By twitchy.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 12:18:12 Z Full Article <![CDATA[Jimmy Kimmel]]> <![CDATA[media]]> <![CDATA[Mike Pence]]> <![CDATA[PPE]]>
x HOE-LEE-CHIT! 'Piping hot' coloring book features 'America's Sexiest Moderate', Joe Biden and OMG THIS IS REAL Y'ALL By twitchy.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 13:04:03 Z Full Article <![CDATA[coloring book]]> <![CDATA[Joe Biden]]> <![CDATA[Hot Cup of Joe]]>
x MUST-READ THREAD: Stanford prof. UNLOADS on Hillary hack Jennifer Palmieri over her 'complex discomfort' supporting Joe Biden By twitchy.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 22:18:17 Z Full Article <![CDATA[Joe Biden]]> <![CDATA[Tara Reade]]>
x California Sues Uber And Lyft For 'Cheating' Drivers And Taxpayers By www.npr.org Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 18:07:19 -0400 The state accuses the ride-hailing apps of flouting a labor law by classifying drivers as independent contractors instead of employees. Full Article
x Karissa Sanbonmatsu: What Can Epigenetics Tell Us About Sex And Gender? By www.npr.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 09:15:00 -0400 We're used to thinking of DNA as a rigid blueprint. Karissa Sanbonmatsu researches how our environment affects the way DNA expresses itself—especially when it comes to sex and gender. Full Article
x Exclusive Premiere: See ANC Become One with Nature in New Video For ‘Be Alright’ By rollingstoneindia.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 19:08:46 +0000 The track is the Mumbai-based acoustic outfit’s first release this year The post Exclusive Premiere: See ANC Become One with Nature in New Video For ‘Be Alright’ appeared first on My Site. Full Article Artists Home Flashbox Music New Music News & Updates Videos acoustic ANC Arjit Sahai Be Alright
x Exclusive Premiere: Mumbai Metallers Targe Call on The Demonstealer for ‘The Cortege’ By rollingstoneindia.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 05:25:03 +0000 The year-old band also called on Zygnema’s Sidharth Kadadi to produce their second release The post Exclusive Premiere: Mumbai Metallers Targe Call on The Demonstealer for ‘The Cortege’ appeared first on My Site. Full Article Home Flashbox New Music News & Updates sahil makhija Targe the demonstealer
x Exclusive Stream: Tangents Bring Twisted Metal on ‘IGOR’ By rollingstoneindia.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 11:16:46 +0000 The Bengaluru turn up on dissonance and retain prog flavors on their latest song The post Exclusive Stream: Tangents Bring Twisted Metal on ‘IGOR’ appeared first on My Site. Full Article Home Flashbox New Music News & Updates Tangents
x SpaceX has fired Starship’s Raptor engine, and the vehicle still stands By arstechnica.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 03:00:35 +0000 The Raptor rocket engine burned for about 4 seconds. Full Article Science
x Co-mingling with COVID? Harvard expert weighs in on safe reopening options By arstechnica.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 17:25:32 +0000 Dr. Joseph Allen studies where building design meets health—he took our questions for 30min. Full Article Science
x Fired scientist back to peddling anti-vaxx COVID-19 conspiracy theories By arstechnica.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 17:50:18 +0000 YouTube, Facebook crack down on two viral videos for spreading medical misinformation. Full Article Science anti-vaxxer Biology cognitive bias conspiracy theories COVID-19 dr. anthony fauci fake news health misinformation medicine science
x Swarm Technologies chooses Momentus and SpaceX to launch constellation of tiny satellites By news.yahoo.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 00:04:35 -0400 Swarm Technologies has struck an agreement with California-based Momentus for the launch of a dozen telecommunication satellites, each the size of a slice of bread, aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket in December. The December rideshare mission is the first of a series that Momentum plans to execute for Swarm, continuing into 2021 and 2022. Swarm plans to have 150 satellites launched over the next couple of years for a communication network in low Earth orbit. The first 12 SpaceBee satellites covered by the agreement announced today will be deployed into orbit from the Falcon 9. The inch-thick satellites fit… Read More Full Article
x Far out! Xplore teams up with JPL and Aerospace Corp. on gravity-lens telescope By news.yahoo.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 16:15:57 -0400 NASA has awarded a $2 million grant to the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, The Aerospace Corp. — and Xplore, a Seattle-based space venture — to develop the design architecture for a far-out telescope array that would use the sun's gravitational field as a lens to focus on alien planets. The Phase III award from the NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts program, or NIAC, would cover two years of development work and could lead to the launch of a technology demonstration mission in the 2023-2024 time frame. Xplore's team will play a key role in designing the demonstration mission's spacecraft, which would be… Read More Full Article
x AI in Africa: Teaching a bot to read my mum's texts By news.yahoo.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 08:02:18 -0400 How African researchers are using the continent's languages to help spur innovation in Artificial Intelligence. Full Article
x NASA puts Blue Origin, Dynetics and SpaceX on the list for lunar lander development program By news.yahoo.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 17:06:10 -0400 NASA has selected teams led by Blue Origin, Dynetics and SpaceX to develop lunar landing systems capable of putting astronauts on the moon by as early as 2024. "We want to be able to go to the moon, but we want to be a customer," NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine told reporters today during a teleconference. "We want to drive down the costs, we want to increase the access, we want to have our partners have customers that are not just us, so they compete on cost and innovation, and just bring capabilities that we've never had before." Fixed-price contracts totaling… Read More Full Article
x Virgin Galactic’s SpaceShipTwo makes its first gliding test flight over New Mexico By news.yahoo.com Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 19:02:44 -0400 For the first time, Virgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo rocket plane flew free in the skies over New Mexico's Spaceport America, its new base of operations. The SpaceShipTwo plane, known as VSS Unity, has made rocket-powered flights beyond the 50-mile space milestone during tests at California's Mojave Air and Space Port, but today's unpowered test flight was the first to be flown from Spaceport America. "Today's VSS Unity flight is another exciting milestone for Virgin Galactic's progress in New Mexico," Dan Hicks, executive director of the New Mexico Spaceport Authority, said in a news release. "We are extremely happy and proud of… Read More Full Article
x NASA and SpaceX get set to make history with landmark spaceflight during pandemic By news.yahoo.com Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 21:54:54 -0400 Everything is in readiness for the first mission to send humans into orbit from U.S. soil since NASA retired the space shuttle fleet in 2011 – from the SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule that will take two astronauts to the International Space Station, to the parachutes that will bring them back down gently to an Atlantic Ocean splashdown, to the masks that NASA's ground team will wear in Mission Control. The fact that the launch is coming in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic has added a weird and somewhat wistful twist to the history-making event. "That certainly is disappointing," NASA… Read More Full Article
x NASA confirms it’s working with Tom Cruise (and SpaceX?) to make a movie on space station By news.yahoo.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 21:32:29 -0400 NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine has confirmed in a tweet that the space agency is working with movie star Tom Cruise on a project that involves shooting a film on the International Space Station. Deadline Hollywood reported on Monday that a space movie project involving NASA and SpaceX is in the works, but that "no studio is in the mix at this stage." Bridenstine followed up with a tweet saying that NASA was "excited" to be working with Cruise, and explaining that "we need popular media to inspire a new generation of engineers and scientists to make NASA's ambitious plans a… Read More Full Article
x Climate change: More than 3bn could live in extreme heat by 2070 By news.yahoo.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 03:26:58 -0400 Areas such as India, Australia and Africa are predicted to be among the worst affected. Full Article
x Scientists explain magnetic pole's wanderings By news.yahoo.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 04:49:11 -0400 The North Magnetic Pole has been racing across the top of the world, from Canada towards Siberia. Full Article