Britain will pass threshold for herd immunity on MONDAY

Britain is set to pass the threshold for herd immunity on Monday, scientists say. Modelling by University College London (UCL) suggests that 73.4 per cent of the population will have protection against Covid by April 12. The figures outdo pessimistic estimations by Imperial College this week – which suggested that just 34 per cent would have … Read more

Next year’s Oxford vs Cambridge Boat Race could pass Big Ben in front of a million-strong crowd

The Boat Race could have a new look this time next year, as plans to change the route to avoid the unsafe Hammersmith Bridge could see it run past London landmarks such as Big Ben with a million-strong crowd.  The 133-year-old west London bridge was suddenly closed in August last year after cracks were discovered … Read more

Next year’s Oxford vs Cambridge Boat Race could pass Big Ben in front of a million-strong crowd

The Boat Race could have a new look this time next year, as plans to change the route to avoid the unsafe Hammersmith Bridge could see it run past London landmarks such as Big Ben with a million-strong crowd.  The 133-year-old west London bridge was suddenly closed in August last year after cracks were discovered … Read more

New York launches Excelsior Pass to help reopen event venues, businesses

When the vaccines for COVID-19 started to become a reality, some were speculating that soon we will have a sort-of vaccine passport once events and travel started getting back to normal. Looks like New York State is the first one to have something like this as they have announced the launch of the Excelsior Pass. … Read more

Joe Biden calls for an assault weapons ban and for Senate to pass background check bills

President Joe Biden renewed his call for an assault weapons ban as he spoke Tuesday in the aftermath of the Boulder, Colorado mass shooting, in which 10 were killed.  ‘We can ban assault weapons and high-capacity magazines in this country once again,’ he said, encouraging lawmakers to act. ‘This should not be a partisan issue. It’s … Read more

Joe Biden calls for an assault weapons ban and for Senate to pass background check bills

President Joe Biden renewed his call for an assault weapons ban as he spoke Tuesday in the aftermath of the Boulder, Colorado mass shooting, in which 10 were killed.  ‘We can ban assault weapons and high-capacity magazines in this country once again,’ he said, encouraging lawmakers to act.    He also told U.S. senators that they should … Read more

Microsoft Game Pass update turns Surface Duo into portable Xbox console

If you have dreamt of having a portable Xbox console in your pocket, this new Xbox Game Pass Beta app update may just make that possible. Microsoft’s new update for its game subscription app adds support for dual-screen devices, rending the Microsoft Surface Duo compatible. Yes, the Surface Duo will now let you play games … Read more