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Monday, May 17, 2021

Covid-19: YouTube launches vaccination ad campaign

Covid-19: YouTube launches vaccination ad campaign

YouTube has launched a multi-million-pound advertising campaign to encourage young people in the UK to get vaccinated against Covid-19.

Ireland refuses to pay ransom to cyber attackers who hacked health service

Ireland refuses to pay ransom to cyber attackers who hacked health service

Ireland will not pay any ransom to cyber criminals who hacked its health service, the head of the Irish government has said.

70 sex questions to ask your partner, from the dirty to the flirty

70 sex questions to ask your partner, from the dirty to the flirty

Whether you’re in the first flushes of a relationship, are still just texting, or know each other inside out, it’s always fun to play a little question game.

Kobe Bryant's widow Vanessa gives tribute as he's inducted into Hall of Fame

Kobe Bryant's widow Vanessa gives tribute as he's inducted into Hall of Fame

Kobe Bryant’s widow Vanessa Bryant paid an emotional tribute to her late husband as he was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

Quote of the Day

Some men change their party for the sake of their principles; others their principles for the sake of their party
Winston Churchill

The robot doctor freeing up hospital beds

The robot doctor freeing up hospital beds

A hospital trial is using robots and virtual consultations to provide in-home care for patients.

How humanity has changed the food it eats

How humanity has changed the food it eats

Processed food isn’t just a modern invention, created in factories from artificial ingredients. It is as old as humanity itself and may have helped create our species, writes Nicola Temple.

Four Takeaways From the New UK Cybersecurity Strategy

Four Takeaways From the New UK Cybersecurity Strategy

Two weeks ago, with much fanfare, the United Kingdom released a new strategy that sets out UK government’s approach to improving the country’s cybersecurity over the next five years.

Reminders on rise as WhatsApp update deadline looms

Reminders on rise as WhatsApp update deadline looms

Users yet to accept new terms and conditions for the messaging platform WhatsApp will start to get "persistent" reminders after the 15 May deadline.

'Huge shortage' in digital skills says Apprentice winner

'Huge shortage' in digital skills says Apprentice winner

"Right now, I have 14 roles immediately available and over the last month we've had one application."

Raf Simons Dives into the Archives for New Collection with Fred Perry

Raf Simons Dives into the Archives for New Collection with Fred Perry

Raf Simons renews the collaboration with Fred Perry with the "Energy and Freedom of Youth" collection, a reinterpretation of the brand's archives combined with the cultural universe of the Belgian designer.

IBM says chip shortage could last two years

IBM says chip shortage could last two years

The boss of the US tech giant IBM has said a computer chip shortage could last another two years.

Victim of 'Elon Musk' Bitcoin scam loses home deposit

Victim of 'Elon Musk' Bitcoin scam loses home deposit

A victim of online scammers, who was conned into giving away her savings, has warned others not to make the same mistake.

Is Bitcoin bad for the environment?

Is Bitcoin bad for the environment?

The BBC's Ros Atkins looks into Bitcoin's affect on the environment after Tesla suspended vehicle purchases using Bitcoin due to climate change concerns.

Facebook moderator: ‘Every day was a nightmare’

Facebook moderator: ‘Every day was a nightmare’

A Facebook moderator has for the first time given evidence revealing the mental toll of the job, to a parliamentary committee.

All that glisters: flood of fake ancient jewellery dupes buyers

All that glisters: flood of fake ancient jewellery dupes buyers

The 3D printer is enabling ever more sophisticated forgeries to be sold as Greek or Roman collectibles

An Architect’s Beach House Brings California Surfer Vibes to Chigasaki, Japan

An Architect’s Beach House Brings California Surfer Vibes to Chigasaki, Japan

Architect and surfer Kenichiro Iwakiri renovates a beach house for himself in Shonan, a region of Japan known for its surf spots.

COVID-19: Eerily quiet Portugal looks ahead to influx of UK flights tomorrow morning

COVID-19: Eerily quiet Portugal looks ahead to influx of UK flights tomorrow morning

The tourist hotspot is looking quiet for this time of year - but that's all about to change as Britons head for sunnier climes.

Warnings on social media as 'manipulated' photos and videos about Israel-Gaza conflict go viral

Warnings on social media as 'manipulated' photos and videos about Israel-Gaza conflict go viral

Misleading videos shared by a spokesperson for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have been viewed over 300,000 times.

Boeing Must Inspect Older 737 Jets After Indonesia Crash: US Aviation Regulator

Boeing Must Inspect Older 737 Jets After Indonesia Crash: US Aviation Regulator

All Boeing 737-300, -400 and -500 planes will need to be examined, a total of 143 aircraft, according to a document from the Federal Aviation Administration seen by AFP.

Tel Aviv: Iron Dome filmed intercepting barrage of rockets over Israel

Tel Aviv: Iron Dome filmed intercepting barrage of rockets over Israel

Tel Aviv: Iron Dome filmed intercepting barrage of rockets over Israel

Israel's Iron Dome intercepted a barrage of rocket fire over Tel Aviv launched from the Gaza Strip.

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Ireland’s Health Services hit with $20 million ransomware demand

Ireland's health service, the HSE, says they are refusing to pay a $20 million ransom demand to the Conti ransomware gang after the hackers encrypted computers and disrupted health care in the country.

USA: 2-year-old accidentally shot parents and injured himself, sheriff says

USA: 2-year-old accidentally shot parents and injured himself, sheriff says

A two-year-old shot his parents and wounded himself after picking up a gun from their nightstand on Wednesday morning, Maine police have confirmed.

Prominent Bitcoin Analyst Predicts BTC Price to Soar in Six Months – Here’s How High

Prominent Bitcoin Analyst Predicts BTC Price to Soar in Six Months – Here’s How High

PlanB, The first analyst to apply the stock-to-flow model to Bitcoin, is predicting that the leading crypto asset could meteorically rise in the following months as BTC continues to hold its ground in the midst of bearish news.

Crypto prices increasingly reflect real utility and demand, says Mark Cuban

Crypto prices increasingly reflect real utility and demand, says Mark Cuban

In a Twitter thread today, billionaire investor Mark Cuban weighed in on the current state and the future of blockchain technology and investment, ultimately concluding that while there are real obstacles to adoption asset prices are inc...

Bank of England's Haskel 'not that worried' by inflation

Bank of England's Haskel 'not that worried' by inflation

Bank of England policymaker Jonathan Haskel said on Wednesday that he was not too concerned about the medium-term inflation outlook in Britain, but would watch out for damage done by the pandemic to the country’s productive capacity.

Portugal, Netherlands latest EU countries to ease travel restrictions

Portugal, Netherlands latest EU countries to ease travel restrictions

From Monday, travellers from most EU countries will be able to visit Portugal, authorities announced on Saturday.

Universal basic income to be tested in Wales

Universal basic income to be tested in Wales

A universal basic income scheme is to be trialled in Wales, meaning adults, regardless of their means, will receive a regular sum of money.

The Bahamas and Britain hold talks on disaster preparedness

The Bahamas and Britain hold talks on disaster preparedness

British High Commissioner to the Commonwealth of The Bahamas Sarah Dickson paid a courtesy call on Minister of State for the Ministry of Disaster Preparedness, Management and Reconstruction Pakesia Parker-Edgecombe on Thursday, May 13, 2...

China lands on Mars in major advance for its space ambitions

China lands on Mars in major advance for its space ambitions

China lands on Mars in major advance for its space ambitions

China lands on Mars in major advance for its space ambitions

China has landed a spacecraft on Mars for the first time in the latest step forward for its ambitious space program

Griff Is Pop’s Next Powerhouse-And She Makes Her Own Clothes, Too

Griff Is Pop’s Next Powerhouse-And She Makes Her Own Clothes, Too

The breakout star on winning the Brits Rising Star Award, her unique eye for style, and her upcoming EP, One Foot In Front of the Other.

A Modular Beach Home in Australia Allows One Family to Keep an Eye on the Surf

A Modular Beach Home in Australia Allows One Family to Keep an Eye on the Surf

An L-shaped prefab in New South Wales draws in light from the north and captures views of the surf.

The surprising reason behind Chinatown's aesthetic

The surprising reason behind Chinatown's aesthetic

From London, to Manila, to Melbourne, Chinatowns in cities around the world share similar design elements. And that’s on purpose. Their distinct "Chinatown" style can be traced back to a single event: the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, w...

YouTube Home Tours Are Blowing Up. Enes Yilmazer Is Cashing In.

YouTube Home Tours Are Blowing Up. Enes Yilmazer Is Cashing In.

Luxury home tours on YouTube are exploding, and transforming the way high-end real estate is discovered and sometimes sold. YouTube personality Enes Yilmazer walks us through the making of a video for his channel, which gets an average o...

The Cannabis Industry Has a Cash Problem. But That Could Change

The Cannabis Industry Has a Cash Problem. But That Could Change

Cannabis companies in the U.S. lack access to banking and other financial services because the drug is federally illegal. That could change through new legislation or thanks to broader legalization efforts backed by the Democratically-co...

Joe Biden’s Venmo account discovered in ‘less than 10 minutes’ – report

Joe Biden’s Venmo account discovered in ‘less than 10 minutes’ – report

Payment app accounts for Joe and Jill Biden removed after BuzzFeed News said it easily discovered them

Israeli Airstrike Flattens Building Housing The Associated Press (AP), Al-Jazeera, And Other Non-Friendly Media In Gaza City

Israeli Airstrike Flattens Building Housing The Associated Press (AP), Al-Jazeera, And Other Non-Friendly Media In Gaza City

Israeli Airstrike Flattens Building Housing The Associated Press (AP), Al-Jazeera, And Other Non-Friendly Media In Gaza City

Israeli Airstrike Flattens Building Housing The Associated Press (AP), Al-Jazeera, And Other Non-Friendly Media In Gaza City

Israeli Airstrike Flattens Building Housing The Associated Press (AP), Al-Jazeera, And Other Non-Friendly Media In Gaza City

Israeli Airstrike Flattens Building Housing The Associated Press (AP), Al-Jazeera, And Other Non-Friendly Media In Gaza City

In the latest in a series of attacks, an Israeli airstrike Saturday leveled a high-rise building after the military ordered occupants to evacuate. Inside were the offices of several media outlets — including The Associated Press and Al-J...

Top Beauty Trends of Each Decade of the Past Century

Top Beauty Trends of Each Decade of the Past Century

Have you ever felt like you were born in the wrong decade? Well, here's a beauty blast from the past that might fuel your nostalgia as L'OFFICIEL recaps the top beauty trend of each decade.

Too Cool: This Boho Surf Shack Has a Half-Pipe in the Backyard

Too Cool: This Boho Surf Shack Has a Half-Pipe in the Backyard

She curates, he builds. You'll find handmade industrial-modern pieces, vintage treasures, global goods, skateboarding memorabilia, and out-and-out Southern California cool.

This Prefab Beach Shack in Montauk Is a Surfing Family’s Dream Come True

This Prefab Beach Shack in Montauk Is a Surfing Family’s Dream Come True

In Montauk Shores, a pair of HGTV stars transform a prefab home into a beachside paradise.

Sleeping Beauty is Your New Weekend Dress Code

Sleeping Beauty is Your New Weekend Dress Code

This season, the most famous fashion houses offer blankets resembling half-coats, sticking fluffy slippers, and pillow-like bags to accompany your travels.

Stella McCartney and The Desire to Dance For Fall 2021

Stella McCartney and The Desire to Dance For Fall 2021

Inspired by McCartney A to Z Manifesto's D is for Desire, the winter 2021 collection reflects the desire to leave the house. Mixing heritage, glamor and sport, to subvert the rules with a pinch of extravagance and opulence

This Minimal Japanese Getaway Was Built for Surfing

This Minimal Japanese Getaway Was Built for Surfing

Splashes of chartreuse enliven N-Holiday House, a seaside getaway by Sohei Nakanishi Design.

Pushing all the right buttons: the network empowering female entrepreneurship

Pushing all the right buttons: the network empowering female entrepreneurship

Pushing all the right buttons: the network empowering female entrepreneurship

Pushing all the right buttons: the network empowering female entrepreneurship

Pushing all the right buttons: the network empowering female entrepreneurship

Pushing all the right buttons: the network empowering female entrepreneurship

Pushing all the right buttons: the network empowering female entrepreneurship

Pushing all the right buttons: the network empowering female entrepreneurship

Business Planet heads to Italy to look at an online community that’s inspiring women to start, run and grow successful businesses.

Using Zoom could help older people avoid dementia, study reveals

Using Zoom could help older people avoid dementia, study reveals

Those who communicate online alongside traditional methods show less of a decline in episodic memory

US Trade Representative Meets WHO Chief, Discusses Vaccine Production

US Trade Representative Meets WHO Chief, Discusses Vaccine Production

US trade Representative Katherine Tai asked WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus for his views on the immediate steps to collectively increase access to vaccines.

Dogecoin Boost by 'Great Manipulator' Elon Musk Stirs Crypto World

Dogecoin Boost by 'Great Manipulator' Elon Musk Stirs Crypto World

The tweeting power of former US President Donald Trump is matched by tech tycoon Elon Musk, who with a few posts has managed to send the cryptocurrency market into a frenzy.

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