University of Hull plans 20,000 face shields a week
PA Media The designs mean more face shields can be produced at a faster rate than using 3D printing A university has announced plans to produce more than 20,000 face shields a week for healthcare workers. A team of engineers at the University of Hull have created new designs which can be produced using laser […]
Thep00lguy, Nicholas Flannery and Kyra-Mae among winners
Getty Images Maddi won the award for food creator of the year for her pickling food video series A man who creates oddly satisfying pool cleaning videos, a travel duo on the hunt for a Mr Whippy that costs 99p and a woman who makes homemade pickles are among the winners of the UK and […]
What’s it like in the best place to live during Covid?
Getty Images Life is nearly back to normal in Singapore, though some restrictions remain As several countries see a devastating resurgence in Covid cases, one tiny Asian island has emerged as the best place to ride out the global pandemic. Bloomberg cited Singapore’s efficient vaccination programme compared to the slow rollout in New Zealand as […]
Inside the secret world of trading nudes
BBC Women are facing threats and blackmail from a mob of anonymous strangers after their personal details, intimate photos and videos were shared on the social media platform Reddit. The BBC has unmasked the man behind one of the groups, thanks to a second-hand cigarette lighter. “£5 for her nudes, DM me.” “I’ve got some […]
Policing in crisis after Met rapist, says Bedfordshire’s police commissioner
BBC BBC Politics East went to Bedford to look at issues faced by women and the Safer Streets initiative aiming to counter violence against women Policing is at a “crisis” point after the conviction of Met officer David Carrick for dozens of rape and sexual offences, a police and crime commissioner (PCC) said. Festus Akinbusoye, […]
At US border, tech issues plague new migrant applications
Getty Images Black asylum seekers have reported issues uploading their photographs to the CBP One app Activists at the US-Mexico border say that a government mobile app required for US asylum applications is beset by technical problems, and frequently fails to recognise the faces of black and darker-skinned migrants. The app, known as CBP One, […]
England’s Lucy Parker among five departing West Ham
England international Lucy Parker, 24, is among five West Ham United players who will depart the club this summer. Grace Fisk, Brooke Cairns, Sophie Hillyerd and Kate Longhurst will also be moving on when their current deals expire. “Everyone at West Ham United would like to thank Kate, Amalie, Grace, Lucy, Sophie and Brooke for […]
Five things we learned about Fifa successor
EA Erling Haaland was one of the stars of EA Sports FC 24’s reveal event The game was unveiled at a big-budget event in Amsterdam in front of an invited audience with some special guest appearances. If you were hoping to get a good look at the gameplay, you might’ve been disappointed – although more […]
Defiant Maduro claims victory over Guaidó ‘coup’
Opposition leader Juan Guaidó is appealing to the military for support Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro says he has defeated an “attempted coup” by opposition leader Juan Guaidó. Dozens of National Guardsmen sided with the opposition in clashes on Tuesday that injured more than 100 people. But in a defiant TV address, President Maduro said Mr […]
US Congresswomen protest against dress code
Twitter / @RepRoybalAllard Women gathered on the steps of Congress for their “sleeveless Friday” protest US Congresswomen have protested for the right to bare arms in parts of Washington DC’s Capitol building. The National Rifle Association may be disappointed to learn that this is not a typo. They are not campaigning to bear weapons, but […]