Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams urged residents not to call 911 to report the plague of illegal fireworks that have overwhelmed NYC because some view them as a form of nonviolent protest. Adams urged neighbors to ‘go talk to young people or the people on your block who are using fireworks’ and warn them of … Read more
Uber will begin selling its ride-hailing software to public transit agencies in a bid to shore up more revenue The company announced its first partnerships this week Marin County will be one of the company’s first customers It will use the software to coordinate four wheelchair-accessible vans Riders will be able to book trips via … Read more
The police killing of black man George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on May 25 sparked outrage that has seen protests across the world denouncing police brutality, demanding change, and the end of systemic racism. Floyd’s death, unfortunately, is just one of a slew of police killings upon black men and women, including those who were … Read more
A Tube passenger has today been spotted wearing a face mask over his eyes leaving fellow commuters asking ‘is this how you wear a face mask?’ The man was pictured on a Central Line Tube in London wearing the face covering in similar to way those struggling to sleep use an eye-mask, as the government’s … Read more
Plan to commute in a car instead of using public transport? You’ll need to notify your insurer and expect a jump in premiums A third of Britons said they commuted by car before the Covid-19 pandemic This is expected to rise to 61% as motorists attempt to avoid public transport Those who didn’t commute before … Read more
SpaceX invites public to apply for Starlink beta test ahead of imminent launch of company’s satellite-based internet service SpaceX is inviting users to receive updates on when the Starlink beta launches Prospective customers are asked to provide email addresses and zip codes Eligible users will receive a user terminal that captures satellite signals The beta … Read more
A 28-year-old lout says he ‘drank 16 pints’ before he urinated near to a memorial honouring murdered PC Keith Palmer during far-right protest in London on Saturday. Andrew Banks, of Stansted, Essex, said he attended the far-right protests in the city centre in a bid to ‘protect statues’ – though he admitted he wasn’t sure which ones. … Read more
Bindi Irwin breaks down in tears as Australia Zoo opens its doors to the public again after being closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic By Kylie Walters For Daily Mail Australia Published: 04:21 BST, 13 June 2020 | Updated: 08:26 BST, 13 June 2020 She’s dedicated her life to honouring her late father Steve’s legacy … Read more
Lather up! A new AI- surveillance system promises to evaluate how well people wash their hands in public restrooms in Japan Fujitsu Laboratories has designed a system to evaluate public hand washing Called ‘Actlyzer,’ it will measure soap later and scrubbing techniques If a person doesn’t use enough soap or scrub enough, they’ll receive a message … Read more
With many European kings and queens having resumed physical engagements since the easing of lockdown in their countries, the British royal households are continuing to operate behind closed doors. Yesterday the Duchess of Cambridge, 38, made a virtual visit to Clouds House, a rehab centre in Wiltshire, to see how they have continued their life-saving work … Read more