By Rebecca MorelleGlobal science correspondent, BBC NewsMedia caption, Watch: Before and after footage of sand scheme in Norfolk, to prevent coastal erosionTwo years ago, a stretch of coastline in North Norfolk underwent a radical transformation. Millions of tonnes of sand were shifted there to hold back the encroaching sea. It’s the first time an experiment…
The soft toys parents hope connect kids to their faith
By Vishva SamaniBBC News, LondonImage source, BBC Image caption, Manisha Varsani says the Hanuman soft toy helps her sons Jayden and Khayan connect with their Hindu faith and cultureCould a cuddly deity be a powerful way to pass down faith and culture to very young children? Over the last few years a handful of small…
California Personal Injury Firm MVP Accident Attorneys Proud To Be One of The Original Premier Members of Justice HQ
Irvine CA – MVP Accident Attorneys, one of the fastest-growing personal injury case specialists in California, is delighted to announce that they are one of the first members of Premier Justice HQ. Justice HQ is an exclusive membership for plaintiff attorneys that offers the ideal alternative to the traditional law firm setting…
Evergrande has reportedly paid off $83.5 million worth of interest in dollar bonds ahead of deadline to avoid default
Evergrande Center in Shanghai, China. Feature China/Barcroft Media via Getty Images) China Evergrande has transferred funds to pay $83.5 million in bond interest payments ahead of a weekend deadline. It had already missed the payment on Sept. 23, but had a 30-day grace period before it’s considered a default. News of the payment sent Evergrande’s…
Biden pushes back against Joe Manchin, saying he doesn’t think people need to work to get the expanded child tax credit
Biden pushed back against Manchin’s efforts to restrict eligibility for the child tax credit on Thursday. The president responded “no” when asked if he backed work requirements. Biden pitched a one-year extension of the CTC, which was slammed by Democrats for being too short. Loading Something is loading. President Joe Biden said at a CNN…
Marjorie Taylor Greene got into a screaming match with Rep. Cheney over ‘Jewish space lasers’ comment
Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Liz Cheney argued about Greene’s “Jewish space laser” Facebook post. Rep. Raskin said that Greene shouted at Cheney during a House vote to hold Steve Bannon in contempt. The final vote was 229-202, and nine Republicans broke ranks to vote with Democrats. Loading Something is loading. Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene…
The Papers: ‘Royal health concern’ and GP appointment ‘row’
By BBC NewsStaffImage caption, Some of the papers managed to cover the Queen’s hospital stay in their late editions. The Daily Mail notes that her overnight stay – which Buckingham Palace said was for preliminary medical checks – came “just hours after cancelling her visit to Northern Ireland”. Sources tell the paper that there is…
Alec Baldwin fatally shoots woman with prop gun on movie set
Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Alec Baldwin is a co-producer of the film Rust, which was being filmed in New MexicoA woman has died and a man has been injured after actor Alec Baldwin fired a prop gun on a New Mexico film set for the 19th Century western Rust.Halyna Hutchins, 42, was shot while…
Gabby Petito: Fiancé Brian Laundrie’s remains found
Image source, Instagram/ Gabby PetitoImage caption, Gabby Petito (left) was found dead in WyomingHuman remains found in a Florida park on Wednesday are those of Brian Laundrie, the fiancé of murdered blogger Gabby Petito, the FBI says.The body of Mr Laundrie, who had been missing for over a month, was identified using dental records. Mr…
It’s not just Facebook
“Metaverse” has become a buzzword with Facebook reportedly planning a name change to reflect its focus on the concept. Chinese tech giants are also eyeing the metaverse. Tencent, ByteDance, and Alibaba are reportedly taking steps to enter the space. Loading Something is loading. Social media giant Facebook has thrust the metaverse into the limelight, reportedly…