Scotland’s national clinical director, Professor Jason Leitch, advised then-Health Secretary Humza Yousaf on how to remain “exempt” from mask rules at a social event in late 2021, the UK Covid Inquiry has heard. He suggested that keeping a drink in his hands at all times would allow Yousaf to avoid wearing a mask when not…
Donald Trump is back in court, facing a defamation trial from E Jean Carroll, amidst concerns about exposure to Covid-19 affecting both the jury and the defense team, leading to a postponement of proceedings. Trump’s attorney asked for the trial to resume just one day after New Hampshire’s presidential primary election, a request opposed by…
A reckless driver, Ricky Lee Langford, has been sentenced to six months in jail and a four-year driving ban after leading police on a dangerous pursuit through Salisbury. On August 24, 2023, a traffic officer in Salisbury attempted to pull over Langford’s Audi A3, which had cloned plates. Langford, from Rotherham, ignored red lights and…
On January 22, 2024, NBA history was made as Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers and Karl-Anthony Towns of the Minnesota Timberwolves delivered stunning performances that hadn’t been seen in over 45 years. Embiid became the ninth NBA player to score 70 points in a single game, setting the 76ers’ record in a 133-123 victory…
A tragic accident on a highway in the east metro has claimed the life of 5-year-old Morgan Rae Petersen. The incident occurred on Saturday evening when a stalled vehicle was hit from behind by another driver traveling at high speeds on eastbound Highway 36 at Lake Elmo Avenue in Lake Elmo, Minnesota. The stalled vehicle…
Joliet, Illinois is reeling from a horrific crime that left seven people shot dead across two separate homes, and authorities have launched a manhunt for the suspect. Police Chief Bill Evans revealed at a news conference that officers were called to the 2200 block of West Acres Road after several people were found dead in…
The Supreme Court, in a narrow 5-4 decision, has granted an emergency request from the Biden administration to allow Border Patrol agents to cut through or move razor wire that Texas had installed on the U.S.-Mexico border. The wire had been put in place by Texas Governor Gregg Abbott as part of an effort to…
On January 22, 2024, Storm Isha caused severe disruption in Northern Ireland, leading to thousands of homes without power. The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) reported impassable roads and around 600 calls related to the storm. As of 16:00 GMT on Monday, about 17,000 customers were still without electricity, with power being restored to…
Severe Storm Isha Leaves Thousands Without Power in the UK The recent storm Isha has caused severe damage across the UK, leaving thousands of people without power. Heavy rain and winds up to 99mph have impacted Scotland, Northern Ireland, north-west England, and Wales. Unfortunately, two people have lost their lives and many in remote areas…
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated a grand temple to Hindu god Ram in the flashpoint city of Ayodhya. The temple replaces a 16th-century mosque torn down by Hindu mobs in 1992, sparking riots in which nearly 2,000 people died. The inauguration, described as a historic occasion by Mr. Modi, has drawn criticism from…
