Allergy impact from invasive weed ‘underestimated’
Image copyright Prof Heinz Müller-Schärer Scientists say the impact on human health across Europe of the invasive ragweed plant may be “seriously underestimated”. Allergies caused by common ragweed (Ambrosia artemisiifolia)…
Canada shooting: Death toll in Nova Scotia rises to 23
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Much of the mourning is being done virtually, but there are also memorials springing up The toll from the worst mass shooting in Canada’s…
UK coronavirus: Death toll in England and Wales 41% higher than government figures
The daily updates on the government’s website only include deaths in hospitals — not other locations, including hospices, care homes and private residences. They also don’t account for the lag…
Josh Brolin apologizes for visiting dad and Barbra Streisand
The “Avengers: Endgame” star posted a video over the weekend on his verified Instagram addressing having broken social distancing rules in California with the visit. He faced backlash after a…
Bears live it up after Yosemite Park closes
Park rangers said their bears are finding a new sense of freedom after Yosemite National Park closed to visitors because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Love Island’s Paige Turley and Finn Tapp look loved-up as she shares sweet photo while in lockdown
Love Island winners Paige Turley and Finn Tapp are clearly enjoying spending time together in lockdown. The 22 year old Scottish lass shared a photo of herself and her former…
Coronavirus: Human clinical trial to start on Thursday
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said scientists at Oxford University will begin trialling a vaccine on people this Thursday – a stage which can often take years to reach. The plan…
Coronavirus: How to combat back pain while working from home
As millions of people are told to work from home and adjust to doing their jobs remotely, there are likely to be inconsistent desk set-ups where injuries are more likely.…
Mumsnet launches subscription plea in ‘squeaky-bum time’
Image copyright Vicki Couchman Image caption Mumsnet founder Justine Roberts said the platform had been hit by a steep decline in ad revenue Mumsnet, the UK’s biggest parent platform, has…
Transfer rumours: Coutinho, Sancho, Werner, Bale, Karius, Jimenez
Chelsea are close to signing Barcelona and Brazil midfielder Philippe Coutinho, 27, who is on loan at Bayern Munich. (Sun) England and Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho, 20, who has…
Nova Scotia shooting: Justin Trudeau is pushing for stricter Canadian gun laws
A 51-year-old gunman killed 18 people in Nova Scotia over the weekend, including a police constable, a corrections officer, a nurse and a teacher, and led police on a miles-long,12-hour…
Chip and Joanna Gaines debuting four hour network preview
Magnolia Network, Discovery, Inc.’s joint-venture with the Gaines’ home and lifestyle brand Magnolia, announced Tuesday that “Magnolia Presents: A Look Back & A Look Ahead: will air beginning Sunday at…
Sea turtles are thriving on closed beaches
With many beaches closed in an effort to stop the spread of Covid-19, sea turtles in Florida are nesting in peace.
Emmerdale’s Michelle Hardwick announces pregnancy seven months after marriage to Kate Brooks
Emmerdale star Michelle Hardwick has announced she is pregnant with her first child, seven months after marrying soap producer Kate Brooks. The 44 year old actress, who plays Vanessa Woodfield…
Coronavirus: Call for clarity after EU medical equipment claim
Media playback is unsupported on your device Media caption‘Political decision’ not to take part in EU procurement Labour is calling for clarity after a senior civil servant said the UK…
Coronavirus: World risks ‘biblical’ famines due to pandemic – UN
Image copyright Reuters Image caption Millions across the world already rely heavily on food aid to survive The world is at risk of widespread famines “of biblical proportions” caused by…
Can you make money on TikTok?
Millions of people are logging on to TikTok, but are the biggest influencers making any money? BBC My World reporter Nomia Iqbal looks at how the app became so popular,…
‘NHS Susan’ and those Twitter bot rumours: What we know
Image copyright Getty Images There is no verifiable evidence for viral rumours implying the Department of Health was behind a network of Twitter accounts posing as NHS staff. In fact,…
Turkish medics get hitched in PPE
Image copyright Cemre Yetgin/Instagram Image caption This isn’t the white wedding they had in mind A couple of Turkish healthcare workers whose wedding party was cancelled due to the Covid-19…
Shroud of Turin, wrapped in mystery, continues to enrapture tourists
(CNN) — When she was 24, Emanuela Marinelli was walking near the Vatican in Rome when she caught a glimpse of a “beautiful face of Christ” printed on a souvenir…