An Australian journalist who kept a diary of the coronavirus pandemic has been arrested in China with no reasons given. Cheng Lei, an English-language presenter with the state-owned China Global Television Network since 2012, wrote withering Facebook posts about the Communist Party. The Beijing-based business journalist, who studied in Brisbane and Melbourne, mocked the earlier lockdown … Read more
Being selfish, even in a dog-eat-dog workplace, doesn’t get you ahead and ‘nice guys’ don’t always finish last, a new study of ‘disagreeable people’ found. Disagreeable people, who are selfish, combative and manipulative may be intimidating, but their lack of social skills cause them more harm at work than good. University of California, Berkeley researchers … Read more
‘He’s got a Mexxy kind of personality:’ Coronation Street’s Brooke Vincent reveals the meaning behind her baby son’s unusual name By Natasha Hooper For Mailonline Published: 01:40 BST, 1 September 2020 | Updated: 01:40 BST, 1 September 2020 She gave birth to her baby boy in October, 2019. And Brooke Vincent revealed the inspiration behind … Read more
The trip had been months in the planning. A ten-day tour of Washington, Atlantic City and New York seemed the perfect way for Anthony Cottrell and his wife, Ellen, to celebrate their silver wedding anniversary. But as the couple toured the U.S. capital city, Anthony, then 48, found himself feeling increasingly tired. ‘I just couldn’t … Read more
Kanye West has denied speculation he is running for president in an effort to help Donald Trump gain re-election and insisted that no one is bankrolling his campaign. The rapper discussed his unlikely presidential bid in an interview with Nick Cannon’s podcast, Cannon’s Class. In a preview clip of the interview, West brought up rumors … Read more
Canary Island closes its beaches immediately after being hit by coronavirus second wave of at least 40 new cases El Hierro previously registered few cases and no deaths prior to second wave At least 40 people are infected prompting local authorities to take urgent action Local president Alpidio Armas today announced new preventative measures These … Read more
No special treatment: New Zealand government DENIES Hollywood star Kirsten Dunst’s request to self-isolate at a rural property upon her arrival in the country – as she enters hotel quarantine with fiancé Jesse Plemons The couple were already in New Zealand when the COVID-19 pandemic hit in March, and quickly made their way back home … Read more
An electrical device that stimulates nerve endings behind the ears could be a pioneering new treatment for those who struggle to lose weight. The device, worn as a headset, sends electrical signals to the vestibular nerves, which are linked to the parts of the brain that control fat storage and hunger. The idea is that … Read more
President Donald Trump defended the actions of Kyle Rittenhouse in Kenosha, Wisconsin, saying the 17-year-old ‘probably would have been killed’ by an angry mob if he hadn’t fired at them with the illegal gun he was carrying. ‘He was trying to get away from them I guess, it looks like, and he fell on then they … Read more
The most powerful tool for better health is education. To get our country off its sickbed and functioning again, it is crucial that we fully reopen both our schools and our universities. But that won’t happen as long as millions are terrified of returning to normal life. The Government urgently needs to send out a … Read more