Earlier this week we talked about how Amazon may be relying on people who don’t change their device settings to get people on Amazon Sidewalk. Their somewhat controversial neighborhood mesh network automatically adds all your Amazon devices to the program and if you don’t pay attention to the notifications on your device, you don’t even … Read more
People buy ‘Chelsea tractors’ because they like to sit comfortably in traffic jams — but congestion charges could encourage motorists to opt for smaller, more efficient cars, study claims Washington State University expert studied nearly 300 Seattle households They found that drivers with congested commutes prefer to buy larger cars These are perceived by motorists to … Read more
People are more likely to opt for less wholesome food to eat at lunch if their co-workers make unhealthy choices as well, a study has found. Researchers from the US analysed the social networks of some 6,000 employees at Massachusetts General Hospital and their food choices in the staff restaurants. The team found that eating patterns — … Read more
F1 drivers split on taking the knee as 10 partake in anti-racism message – including Lewis Hamilton – and 10 opt against it… while sport’s newest star Mick Schumacher dons Black Lives Matter T-shirt ahead of first race The 2021 Formula One season kicked-off on Sunday, with round one in Bahrain All 20 drivers took … Read more
F1 drivers split on taking the knee as 10 partake in anti-racism message – including Lewis Hamilton – and 10 opt against it… while sport’s newest star Mick Schumacher dons Black Lives Matter T-shirt ahead of first race The 2021 Formula One season kicked-off on Sunday, with round one in Bahrain All 20 drivers took … Read more
Sandwich or toastie? People who opt for ‘unsatisfying’ cold food in a café are more likely to buy additional snacks, study finds Researchers from the US monitored purchases at a café for a fortnight They compared the purchases involving either hot or cold sandwiches People buying cold sandwiches were found twice as likely to buy other … Read more
Doctors giving the Pfizer/BioNtech vaccine have been told to prioritise elderly patients from ethnic minorities and those who have underlying health conditions if there is high demand for the jab. GPs at 280 sites are expected to start administering the vaccine from Tuesday, with more practices across the country joining in throughout December. They have been … Read more
Dozens of GP surgeries have decided against taking part in the Pfizer/BioNtech vaccine roll-out due to ‘concerns their workloads are already too heavy,’ reports claim today. Around 100,000 Britons will reportedly have to go elsewhere for their Covid-19 inoculations as the second stage of the UK’s mass vaccination programme begins in local GP practices next week. … Read more
Boris Johnson looks set to withdraw from significant European human rights laws in a move which could make it easier to deport migrants and more difficult to sue British soldiers. Ministers are considering opt-outs from the Human Rights Act (HRA) in areas the Government believes European judges have ‘overreached,’ according to the Sunday Telegraph. The legislation was … Read more
No whey! One in three Brits are having vegan milk in their cups of tea as shoppers opt for dairy-free products The amount of British households buying dairy-free milk has risen nine per cent Drinks brand Oatly says it is down to an increased awareness among shoppers Buyers used to go dairy-free for dietary reasons … Read more