The world-famous Edinburgh Fringe Festival will be going ahead in person this year following its pandemic-enforced hiatus. More than 170 shows have already been announced for the city-wide spectacle that includes theatre, dance and comedy at what is thought to be a scaled-back festival. As well as in-person performances, there will also be online shows
Month: July 2021
Statues of Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth II have been pulled down in Canada amid protests against the country’s treatment of indigenous people. The demonstrations were against the country’s residential schools system – which saw native children required to attend state-run Christian schools where they were prevented from speaking their own languages in a bid
Researchers at Cambridge University say that they have used AI to find 200 potential drugs that can treat COVID-19. With the coronavirus pandemic still not over, researchers are working on ways in which to limit the harms caused by COVID, and scientists in the UK said that using a combination of computational biology and machine
Confectionery giant Haribo has warned a shortage of lorry drivers is causing difficulties getting its sweets to shops in the UK. The German firm, whose products include gummy bears, foamy fried eggs and cola bottles, said it was working to tackle the problem. It comes after the haulage industry warned of a widespread UK delivery
This image shows Geothermal Engineering Ltd’s proof of concept power plant on the United Downs Industrial Estate in Cornwall, England. The U.K.’s fledgling geothermal energy sector has reached a new milestone after it was announced Thursday that a “proof of concept power plant” in Cornwall had started to produce geothermal steam. The steam, which can
Labour’s Kim Leadbeater has pulled off a surprise victory in the Batley and Spen by-election. Tory challenger Ryan Stephenson had been expected to defeat Ms Leadbeater, sister of the murdered MP Jo Cox, after one of the most bitterly-fought parliamentary by-election campaigns in living memory. Throughout the campaign, rival parties accused their opponents and their
This is something we used to write about a lot more, but with all the new electric vehicles on the market and the fast EV growth, we now tend to focus much more on the cars than how they’re powered. If you’ve got a house with a roof that is a good resting space for
China launched two out of 16 of the Baihetan hydropower station’s generating units on Monday. It’s the world’s second-largest hydropower station behind China’s Three Gorges Dam. The two 1 gigawatt units began full power generation today. The $34 billion (220 billion yuan), 948-foot-high (289 meters) Baihetan hydropower station is located on the upper section of
In this article TSLA A Tesla logo on a Model S is photographed inside of a Tesla dealership in New York. Lucas Jackson | Reuters A 2021 Tesla Model S Plaid caught fire on Tuesday night in Haverford, Pennsylvania, while the owner was at the wheel, according to Charles McGarvey, Chief Fire Officer for the
US President Joe Biden has visited the families of those affected by last week’s apartment building collapse in Florida. Mr Biden’s visit came after the search and rescue effort at the 12-storey Champlain Towers South was suspended due to safety concerns. Eighteen people are confirmed dead but 145 are still missing and are feared to
Amber Heard welcomed a baby daughter earlier this year, the actress has revealed on social media. Heard, 35, announced the news in an Instagram post to her 3.9m followers on Thursday night. She shared a photo of her tenderly cradling the infant on her chest. The baby girl was born on 8 April and has
7:05 AM ET The calendar has turned to July 1, and that means one thing: It’s time for Mets fans everywhere to wish each other a Happy Bobby Bonilla Day! Why? On Thursday, 58-year-old Bobby Bonilla will collect a check for $1,193,248.20 from the New York Mets, as he has and will every July 1
The Trump Organization and its financial chief have pleaded not guilty to criminal charges. The company and its chief financial officer Allen Weisselberg are accused of defrauding tax authorities by awarding “off the books” benefits to executives. The 15-count indictment laid by the Manhattan district attorney includes charges of tax fraud and falsifying business records
Polls have closed in the Batley and Spen by-election, with pollsters and bookmakers predicting a Tory victory – a result likely to trigger moves to oust Sir Keir Starmer as Labour leader. Tory challenger Ryan Stephenson is being tipped to defeat Labour‘s Kim Leadbeater, sister of the murdered former MP Jo Cox, after one of
Amazon Founder and CEO Jeff Bezos Mark Ralston | AFP | Getty Images Amazon on Thursday added two new entries to its vaunted “leadership principles,” a list of more than a dozen business philosophies meant to guide employee decisions and goals. Many of Amazon’s leadership principles have existed since the company’s earliest days, such as
The prime minister will welcome Angela Merkel to the UK later, with coronavirus travel restrictions expected to be high on the agenda for their talks. Boris Johnson will host the German chancellor at his country residence of Chequers, Mrs Merkel’s final visit before she steps down later this year. COVID-19 is anticipated to be among