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On This Day, Nov. 28: John Major succeeds Margaret Thatcher as British PM
Nov. 28 (UPI) — On this date in history: In 1520, Ferdinand Magellan entered the Pacific Ocean on his way around the world. He was…
Scientists find ancient whale skeleton in Thailand
Nov. 27 (UPI) — Researchers in Thailand have found an almost perfectly preserved whale skeleton believed to be between 3,000 and 5,000 years old. The…
China slaps stiff tariffs on Australian wine amid climbing tensions
Nov. 27 (UPI) — China on Friday announced it was increasing tariffs on Australian wine imports, some as high as 200%, as tensions between the…
Covid-19: Tougher post-lockdown rules ‘strike a balance’, says PM
PA Media Tougher rules for England will “strike a balance” when the national lockdown ends next week, Boris Johnson has said. At a Downing Street…
Covid-19: Most of England facing tough rules after lockdown
Most of England will be in the top coronavirus tiers when the lockdown ends next week, Matt Hancock confirmed. Large parts of the Midlands, North…
World
Mohsen Fakhrizadeh: Iran blames Israel for killing top scientist
Iran’s president has blamed Israel for the killing of a top nuclear scientist on Friday, and said it would not slow down the country’s nuclear…
Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, Iran’s top nuclear scientist, assassinated near Tehran
Iran’s most senior nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh has been assassinated near the capital Tehran, the country’s defence ministry has confirmed. Fakhrizadeh died in hospital after…
US election: Trump signals he is prepared to leave White House
Donald Trump has said he will leave the White House if Joe Biden is formally confirmed as the next US president. Answering reporters’ questions for…
Maradona’s funeral takes place amid clashes in Argentina
Diego Maradona’s funeral sparked violent clashes in Argentina, after thousands of football fans were unable to get a glimpse of their hero’s coffin. Tens of…
Politics
COVID curbs likely until Easter as Gove launches fightback against Tory rebels
COVID-19 restrictions are likely to be in force until Easter, Sky News has learned, as Boris Johnson heads for a Commons showdown with rebel Tory…
PM attempts to quell fury as dozens of Tory MPs complain about tier system
Boris Johnson is trying to fight off a growing backlash among Conservative MPs over the new coronavirus tiers, with more than 50 going public with…
Covid tiers: Boris Johnson says measures will bring clarity
Boris Johnson has defended his decision to place 55 million people in England into the two highest tiers of Covid restrictions, arguing the country needs…
‘Don’t hug your gran at Christmas’: Chief medic’s message as PM warns of possible New Year lockdown
Boris Johnson has raised the prospect of a New Year lockdown if Britons ease off in the fight against coronavirus – as his chief medic…
Entertainment & Arts
Diego Maradona’s Lawyer Demands Investigation, Says Death ‘Criminal idiocy’
Soccer legend Diego Maradona did not have to die because he’s the victim of “criminal idiocy” … so claims his lawyer. Attorney Matias Morla says…
Friends star Matthew Perry gets engaged to ‘greatest woman on the face of the planet’
Friends star Matthew Perry has announced his engagement to girlfriend Molly Hurwitz. The 51-year-old actor, who played Chandler Bing in the sitcom, started dating the…
Taylor Swift Illuminates ‘Folklore’ in a Stripped-Down Studio Concert
“Folklore: The Long Pond Studio Sessions” is straightforward and cozy. Taylor Swift and her two main collaborators and producers for her album “Folklore” — Aaron…
Sofia Vergara, Joe Manganiello Seeking Protection From Alleged Stalker
Exclusive Sofia Vergara, Joe Manganiello and her son are seeking court-ordered protection from a man their friend claims is stalking them, and is potentially dangerous…
Is the era of the Hollywood blockbuster over?
Universal In 2020, the billion-dollar blockbuster has been defeated by Covid-19 more convincingly than by any on-screen villain. Most of the year’s proposed blockbusters –…
Sports
Michigan vs. Penn State: Prediction, pick, odds, point spread, line, football game, live stream, kickoff time
USATSI In a game that only a mother could love, Michigan plays host to Penn State in a Big Ten battle in The Big House on Saturday…
UFC Fight Night main event off after Curtis Blaydes’ positive COVID-19 test
Nov. 27 (UPI) — The main event bout between Curtis Blaydes and Derrick Lewis at UFC Fight Night — planned for Saturday — has been…
Washington Football Team crushes Cowboys, takes NFC East lead
Nov. 27 (UPI) — The Washington Football Team now leads the NFC East — despite a 4-7 record — after a dominant 41-16 win over…
News24.com | Former Bok assistant Alan Solomons worried about SA’s ‘unhealthy’ player exodus
Alan Solomons (Getty Images) Former Bok assistant coach Alan Solomons is concerned over South African rugby continuing to lose players to overseas clubs. While 2020’s…
Technology
Algorithms: Public sector urged to be open about role in decision-making
Getty Images Public sector bodies must be more open about their use of algorithms in making decisions, ministers have been told. A government advisory body…
Pushed by Pandemic, Amazon Goes on a Hiring Spree Without Equal
SEATTLE — Amazon has embarked on an extraordinary hiring binge this year, vacuuming up an average of 1,400 new workers a day and solidifying its…
Balenciaga to unveil new collection in video game
Balenciaga Luxury fashion house Balenciaga is to unveil its autumn/winter 2021 collection in an original video game. The firm said players would navigate through a…
Your data and how it is used to gain your vote
Getty Images How much do political parties know about you – and how is it used to try to sway your vote? The Cambridge Analytica…
Health
15 Black Friday Treadmill Deals to Jump on While They Last
The past year has been rough, to say the least, with many of us forced to look inward (mentally and physically) for reflection and inspiration,…
Covid-19: Mass testing a ‘distraction’ from vaccine rollout – health leaders
PA Media Mass testing plans in England threaten to be a “distraction” from other priorities such as the rollout of a vaccine, health leaders have…
Later school start may reduce migraines for high school students, study says
Nov. 25 (UPI) — Starting the school day later could aid high school students with migraine headaches, a study published Wednesday journal Headache: The Journal…
Cancer: Blood test for 50 types to be trialled by NHS
Getty Images A blood test designed to detect more than 50 types of cancer at an early stage will be trialled by the NHS. More…
Food
The Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals Worth Checking Out
$ 99 $ 299 67% off Prices taken at time of publishing. The Staub four-quart round cocotte, a competitor to the Le Creuset Dutch oven, is just…
In the End, The Great British Baking Show Brought Me to Tears
The final bakers! Photo: Netflix All season, we have complained about the many shortcomings of the latest offering of The Great British Bake Off. The…
I Miss My Restaurant Family, Unfortunately
Photo: Print Collector/Getty Images I worked my first training shift at my first restaurant job on November 9, 2016, the day after Donald Trump was…
DoorDash Will Pay $2.5 Million in Tip-Skimming Settlement
Photo: Smith Collection/Gado/Gado via Getty Images It’s time for DoorDash to settle up. As part of a settlement for a lawsuit alleging that it misled…
Travel
Travelodge retains virtually all hotels following landlord dispute
Travelodge has retained a network of 578 hotels following an acrimonious company voluntary arrangement deal with owners. The brand said the remaining hotels accounted for…
Maldives leads global winners at World Travel Awards
World Travel Awards – the international initiative to recognise and reward excellence in travel and tourism – has unveiled the 2020 winners of its global…
Virgin Atlantic to launch pre-flight testing at Heathrow
Virgin Atlantic customers flying to Barbados or onwards to Antigua and Grenada on selected flights will receive a free, rapid, point of care, pre-departure lateral…
Delta to launch Italian quarantine-free testing trial
Delta Air Lines, the Aeroporti di Roma and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport have joined forces for a transatlantic Covid-19 testing program. It is hoped the…
Mandarin Oriental to manage Savoy Baur en Ville from 2024
In a busy day for luxury tourism in Switzerland, Mandarin Oriental has announced that it will manage and re-brand the historic Savoy Baur en Ville…