Coronavirus: Tocilizumab doesn’t work on infection, say studies

Tocilizumab doesn’t keep Covid-19 patients alive, researchers have claimed in a blow to the goal of discovering more treatments. Hopes were rising that the drug, originally designed for rheumatoid arthritis, would save lives by halting the immune system ‘storm’ that has killed thousands of infected patients. But doctors in New Jersey have now said there … Read more

Drew Barrymore doesn’t want daughters to act until at least 14

Drew Barrymore doesn’t want her daughters to act until they are older. The 45-year-old actress – who began her own career when she was just 11 months old and worked throughout her childhood – would support Olive, seven, and Frankie, six, if they wanted to follow in her footsteps but would rather wait until they … Read more

Jesinta Franklin admits she doesn’t know when she’ll see husband Lance ‘Buddy’ Franklin again

An emotional Jesinta Franklin admits she doesn’t know when she’ll see husband Lance ‘Buddy’ Franklin again after he was forced to go into ‘an AFL quarantine hub’ By Demeter Stamell For Daily Mail Australia Published: 05:46 BST, 31 July 2020 | Updated: 05:46 BST, 31 July 2020 Jesinta Franklin has revealed she doesn’t know when … Read more

Pessimists die two years earlier on average – but being overtly optimistic doesn’t improve longevity

Pessimists die two years earlier than the average person – but being an optimist does not lead to a longer life, study finds Researchers compared more than 3,000 people and their scores on optimism-pessimism scales People with higher pessimistic scores were more likely to die two years earlier from issues such as cardiovascular disease Higher … Read more

Garmin acknowledges cyberattack, doesn’t mention ransomware

The GPS device maker Garmin acknowledged on Monday that it was victimized by a cyberattack last week that encrypted some of its systems, knocking its fitness tracking and pilot navigation services offline. It said systems would be fully restored in the next few days. In an online statement, the company did not specify that it … Read more

Why doesn’t British Airways answer the phone? The Holiday Guru tackles traveller issues

The Holiday Guru is always on call to answer your questions. This week many concerned travellers wrote in regarding refund issues involving the likes of British Airways and Tui. The Guru rolled up his sleeves.  Q. We were due to fly to Canada with British Airways on July 1, but the trip was cancelled. We … Read more

AT&T tells customers to buy new phones or lose network access but doesn’t say they have until 2022

AT&T tells customers with old phones they need to buy new devices or lose access to its network in urgently worded email that fails to mention they have until 2022 An email was sent to customers with the header, ‘UPDATE NEEDED’ It said customers they need to replace old phones to use AT&T’s network The … Read more

Russell Wilson doesn’t know if he can be with Ciara for second baby’s birth due to COVID-19

He’s set welcome his second child with wife Ciara very soon. But in an interview on Jimmy Kimmel Live on Monday, Russell Wilson said he doesn’t know if he’ll be allowed at her side when she gives birth. ‘That’s kind of the crazy part of it,’ the Seattle Seahawks quarterback told guest host Joel McHale, … Read more

Keeping your baby up late in the hope of getting a lie-in ‘doesn’t work’

As a parent of small children a lie-in is a luxury, but trying to put a baby to bed late in the hope of them waking later the next day doesn’t work, a new study confirmed.   Researchers from Virginia Commonwealth University investigated the association between the time a baby goes to bed and the overall … Read more

Taryn Manning shows her support for Britney Spears but doesn’t agree with #FreeBritney movement

Taryn Manning last graced the screen with her pal Britney Spears back in 2002 for their coming-of-age cult classic Crossroads. But the Virginia-born actress still holds her former co-star and current friend close to her heart, amid Britney’s conservatorship battle.  She posted a throwback photo and a heartfelt message Friday to Instagram, showing her support … Read more