Coronavirus US: New York City had 24k ‘excess deaths’ at peak

The number of people who died in New York City during the height of the coronavirus pandemic is more than triple what would be expected in a normal year, a new report finds.    Between March 11 and May 2, there were more than 24,000 ‘excess deaths’, compared to years prior, researchers from the Centers for … Read more

Tottenham and England star Dele Alli held at knifepoint during burglary

Tottenham and England star Dele Alli held at knifepoint during burglary at his north London home and ‘thumped in the face’ while having jewellery and watches stolen Dele Alli’s house was broken into by robbers in early hours of Wednesday Tottenham star was thumped in the face but did not suffer serious injuries Two males … Read more

ALEX BRUMMER: Liberty Global binges on high debt

ALEX BRUMMER: Debt-aholics like Liberty Global need to be weaned off a system destabilising the global economy By Alex Brummer for the Daily Mail Published: 22:15 BST, 11 May 2020 | Updated: 08:35 BST, 12 May 2020 John Malone’s Liberty Global is nothing if not brave. Unveiling a £31 billion merger between Virgin Media and … Read more

NASA’s ‘mini’ Mars Rover that can climb hills covered in sand

NASA has created a new ‘mini’ Mars rover that will be able to climb hills even if they’re covered in sand and gravel – perfect for future exploration missions. Driven by the knowledge that the rolling hills of Mars are a long way from the nearest tow truck, Georgia Tech researchers created a more resilient … Read more

Piers Morgan lashes out at Debbie Bright

Piers Morgan has hit out at TOWIE star Debbie Bright after she criticised his ‘negativity’ on Good Morning Britain each day.  After a Twitter user insisted the journalist, 55, ‘needed to relax’, philanthropist, TV star and foster carer Debbie, 56, echoed the sentiment and insisted she has stopped tuning in to the ITV breakfast show … Read more

15 US states now investigating link between rare inflammatory condition in children and coronavirus

At least 15 states are looking into cases of a rare inflammatory syndrome mainly affecting children and believed to be linked to the novel coronavirus, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said on Wednesday. Cuomo told reporters at a press conference that state health officials are investigating 102 cases, including dozens of hospitalizations. The disorder, dubbed … Read more

Facebook settlement suggests HALF of company’s moderators developed mental health issues from work

Facebook settlement suggests about HALF of the company’s moderators developed mental health issues as a result of their work removing graphic content from the platform A lawsuits suggests one in two Facebook moderators suffers from mental health issues as a result of their job Attorneys and mental health experts came to the conclusion when assessing a … Read more

Man who allegedly let the Manchester Arena bomber’s brother use his bank details charged with fraud

Man who allegedly let the Manchester Arena bomber’s brother use his bank details to buy bomb-making chemicals is charged with fraud Yahya Werfalli, 25, Manchester, faces two counts of fraud by false representation Hashem Abedi, 22,placed £300 into his bank account before buying acid Werfalli has been bailed but will appear in Manchester magistrates on … Read more

‘Betrayal’ as P&O Ferries makes 1,100 redundant

Around 1,100 workers at P&O Ferries to be made redundant under plan to make business ‘viable and sustainable’ By Hugo Duncan for the Daily Mail Published: 22:15 BST, 11 May 2020 | Updated: 08:35 BST, 12 May 2020 Around 1,100 workers at P&O Ferries are to be made redundant as part of a plan to … Read more