Scientists are to test whether an experimental drug can prevent potentially deadly blood clots associated with Covid-19. The trial, funded by the British Heart Foundation, will test the theory the clots are caused by a hormone imbalance trig...
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at removing some of the legal protections given to social media platforms. It gives regulators the power to pursue legal actions against firms such as Facebook and Twitter for the...
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The virtual concert featured performances by Lady Gaga, The Rolling Stones, Taylor Swift & more. The star-studdedOne World: Together at Homevirtual concert special on Saturday helped raised $127.9 million for healthcare worke...
Iran has carried out a ballistic missile attack on air bases housing US forces in Iraq, in retaliation for the US killing of General Qasem Soleimani. More than a dozen missiles launched from Iran struck two air bases in Irbil and Al Asad, we...
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Tesla has received almost 150,000 orders for its new pickup truck, boss Elon Musk has said, despite an embarrassing hiccup at its launch. Mr Musk was caught out on stage when the windows of the Cybertruck shattered during a demonstration sup...
Rohit Prasad has 17 smart speakers in his home powered by Amazon's smart assistant. "I test my own technology - with all of them being called Alexa, I see which one is waking up and whether it is the right device," says the chief s...
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People who eat vegan and vegetarian diets have a lower risk of heart disease and a higher risk of stroke, a major study suggests. They had 10 fewer cases of heart disease and three more stokes per 1,000 people compared with the meat-eaters. ...
An information campaign urging the public to "get ready for Brexit" has been launched by the government. The campaign began on Sunday with the launch of a website, gov.uk/brexit. Billboards and social media adverts will appea...
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Greenhouse gas emissions in the UK will be cut to almost zero by 2050, under the terms of a new government plan to tackle climate change. Prime Minister Theresa May said reducing pollution would also benefit public health and cut NHS costs. ...
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Hackers were able to remotely install surveillance software on phones and other devices using a major vulnerability in messaging app WhatsApp, it has been confirmed. WhatsApp, which is owned by Facebook, said the attack targeted a "sele...
It's the biggest event in the fashion calendar for the famous to show off their flamboyant and elaborate sides. And last night's Met Gala was no different, particularly thanks to the 2019 theme, Camp: Notes on Fashion. Some celebrities tota...
A London Marathon runner dressed as Big Ben got stuck at the finish line after he tried to break a world record. Lukas Bates, from Maidstone, Kent, tried to get into the Guinness World Records Book for fastest marathon time dressed as a land...
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Tyson Foods, one of America's biggest poultry companies, has recalled a batch of its chicken nuggets after customers found pieces of blue rubber inside. The firm said it would recall more than 36,000lbs (16,300kg) of chicken nuggets &qu...