Facebook’s algorithm ‘promoted toxic and hateful content’
It was claimed that Facebook spent three years making clickbait and misinformation more prominent in its users’ news feeds to keep them engaged on its network. The algorithm used by…
Researchers think mysterious radio signal that might have been a sign of aliens is ‘false positive’
Scientists announced that the mysterious radio signal, which researchers believed may have come from Proxima Centauri, the nearest star to Earth, was likely a false positive. Breakthrough Listen Initiative researchers…
Moderna to deliver up to 110 million COVID-19 vaccine doses to Africa in ‘breakthrough’ deal
Moderna announced Tuesday morning the agreement to ship approximately 110 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine to Africa. Africa is currently the least vaccinated continent in the world, with 8.4 percent…
Don’t ‘bash’ Britain for having a bigger Covid outbreak than Europe, Oxford expert says
Professor Sir Andrew Pollard stated it was not fair to compare the UK’s infection rate with other countries. An Oxford expert said that it is unfair to criticize Britain for…
Strictly’s Judi Love is set to RETURN to the dancefloor after Covid
After being struck down by coronavirus just before last week’s Strictly come Dancing show, Judi Love looks set to return to the Strictly Ballroom this weekend. The name of the…
Father, 29, accused of murdering son told school staff he was ‘playing happily’
A father accused in the murder of his son was accused of lying to school staff after a campaign of cruelty’. He claimed that he was ‘playing happily inside the…
Transport: Flying MOTORBIKE that can do 60mph for up to 40 minutes is unveiled
Electric air taxis have seen an explosion due to technological advances in electric motors, battery technology, and autonomous software. Larry Page, CEO at Google parent company Alphabet has invested millions…
More patients have needed LIVER transplants amid rise in alcohol consumption during COVID pandemic
The U.S. witnessed a significant rise in liver transplants required for people suffering from heavy drinking during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ann Arbor-based researchers at the University of Michigan analysed a…
GP, 37, posted fake gay escort advert using details for ‘cowboy’ builder, 30, he fell out with
GP, 37, created a fake gay escort advertisement for a ‘cowboy’ builders, 30. He fell out with the fence-installer and was then bombarded by 50-60 calls and texts from strangers.…
How a tuft of blue fibre led detectives to a murderer
A BBC documentary explains that a tuft made of blue fibres was found in the mouth and helped police find her killer. Vina Patel, 51 years old, was found dead…