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Mental health deteriorated for a quarter of patients who contacted NHS mental health services remotely

Almost a quarter of people using NHS mental health services remotely said their mental health deteriorated as a result. Mental health charity Mind surveyed...

Environment

Elon Musk’s Recipe To Power The World With Renewables, Part 2 (Local Solar + Storage)

In a previous article, I covered a recipe Elon Musk gave us for powering the world with renewables. He gave the overall plan, but...

Black man was shot five times by US police including a ‘kill shot’ in back of head – family lawyers

A black man who died during an attempted arrest in North Carolina was shot five times by police, including once in the back of...

Politics

Unions add to calls for date to be set for start of COVID-19 public inquiry

Unions are adding their voices to the call for a start date to be set for an inquiry into COVID-19. The TUC say a...

New guidance on what fully vaccinated Americans can do safely without wearing mask

US health officials have updated their guidance on what activities fully vaccinated people can safely do without the need to wear a mask. It...

Environment

A Historically Black Community Will Be Home To Largest Urban Solar Farm In U.S. (Built On Former Landfill)

The transformation of a landfill in Houston into the largest urban solar farm in the United States will be a testament to the power...

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EnBW developing Europe’s largest EV fast charging station

German electric utility company EnBW has announced it is implementing a flagship charging station at the Kamener Kreuz autobahn interchange. When complete, the 52...

Environment

BP beats first-quarter estimates on stronger commodity prices; plans to resume share buybacks

BP logos are seen at a BP petrol and diesel filling station southeast of London on June 15, 2020. BEN STANSALL | AFP |...

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Brit Awards double trophy unveiled – for winners to share as ‘act of kindness’

Brit Awards winners will this year be presented with not one but two statuettes, with stars encouraged to share with someone important to them...

Sports

Yastremska’s latest appeal of suspension denied

10:47 AM ET Associated Press LONDON — Professional tennis player Dayana Yastremska‘s latest appeal of her provisional doping suspension was denied Tuesday, keeping her...

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Harry and Meghan to join J Lo and Foo Fighters at star-studded gig to aid global vaccine effort

Harry and Meghan are due to join stars including Jennifer Lopez, the Foo Fighters, Ben Affleck and Chrissy Teigen at a special concert in...

Sports

The most intriguing 2022 NFL draft prospects from each Top 25 college football team

7:30 AM ET ESPN staff With the NFL draft just days away, the 2021 draft prospects have all been evaluated over and over and...

Technology

Here’s how Apple’s AirTag trackers compare to Tile, and why the company is so upset with Apple

In this article TILE AAPL Tile Sticker and Apple AirTag Todd Haselton | CNBC Apple‘s $29 AirTag lost-item tracker begins shipping on April 30....

Politics

Arlene Foster facing battle to remain head of DUP as members of her party demand leadership contest

Arlene Foster is facing a battle to remain leader of the Democratic Unionist Party. Sky News understands 75% of the Democratic Unionist Party’s Northern...

Science

NASA Discovery That May Help Crack Mystery Behind Explosion of Stars

NASA has made a new discovery through its Chandra X-ray Observatory that could turn out to be a major step towards pinpointing exactly how...

Environment

International Power System Leaders Signal Commitment to Decarbonization Solutions During Launch Event

The United States is “back at the table” when it comes to the global effort to fight climate change, Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm...

Vaccines for people aged 42 and over in England – including Hancock who hails ‘astonishing’ uptake

Coronavirus vaccines are now being offered to people aged 42 and over in England. It is the second time this week that the vaccine...

Business

Premier Inn owner reports £1bn loss – but hopes to see ‘staycation’ boom

Premier Inn owner Whitbread has slumped to a £1bn annual loss – but hopes to benefit from a “staycation” boom over the summer. Revenues...

Science

Blue Origin Protests NASA’s Awarding of Moon Lander Contract to SpaceX

Blue Origin, the space rocket company backed by billionaire Jeff Bezos, is formally challenging the $2.9-billion (roughly Rs. 21,650 crore) Moon lander contract awarded...

Business

HSBC quarterly profits surge on improved UK economic outlook

HSBC’s profits have surged by a better than expected 79% to $5.8bn (£4.2bn) in the first quarter, largely thanks to an improved economic outlook...