Talking to strangers has surprising benefits
For some it’s a habit, while others avoid it at all costs – but talking to strangers has unexpected benefits for our wellbeing. Imagine you die. You wake up in…
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Iran blasts US for ‘worn-out propaganda’ after Politico article about ‘plot’ to kill American envoy in revenge for Soleimani
Tehran has accused the US of using “worn-out” methods to defame it on the world stage. It comes after a US media report claimed that Iran was mulling a plan…
Covid-19: Oxford University to resume vaccine trial after pause
Trials of a Covid-19 vaccine being developed by AstraZeneca and Oxford University will resume after being paused due to a reported side effect in a patient in the UK. On…
‘Military precision’: 8000 jumbo jet flights needed for worldwide vaccine delivery – IATA
Shipping a coronavirus vaccine around the world will be the “largest transport challenge ever”, according to the airline industry. The equivalent of 8000 Boeing 747s will be needed, the International…
When will coronavirus vaccine be ready?
Final clinical trials for a coronavirus vaccine, developed by AstraZeneca and Oxford University, have been put on hold after a participant had an adverse reaction in the UK. Report informs…
AstraZeneca pauses major COVID-19 vaccine trial on hold due to safety concern
AstraZeneca Plc on Tuesday said it has paused global trials, including large late-stage trials, of its experimental coronavirus vaccine because of an unexplained illness in a study participant. The vaccine,…
Athletics boss likens nationality changes to HUMAN TRAFFICKING as heads insist late Russian figure skater’s switch WAS legitimate
World Athletics chief Sebastian Coe has said he banned athletes under 20 from switching allegiances because of safeguarding concerns, leading Australian bosses to deny that tragic star Ekaterina Alexandrovskaya had…
AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine candidate starts late-stage U.S. study
AstraZeneca Plc announced on Monday it has started enrolling adults for a U.S.-funded, 30,000-subject late-stage study of its high profile COVID-19 vaccine candidate. Trial participants will receive either two doses…
Chadwick Boseman’s final tweet becomes most-liked ever on Twitter
The final tweet from Chadwick Boseman’s account announcing his death has become the most-liked post ever on the social media platform, Twitter said late Saturday, according to Anadolu Agency. Boseman’s…
Police in South Africa arrested for killing teen
Two South African police officers have been arrested over the deadly shooting of a 16-year-old boy, which sparked violent street protests. The family of Nathaniel Julius, who had Down’s syndrome,…