Labour leadership contender Rebecca Long-Bailey has said people should have the right to legally define their own gender. She said she was “very firm in supporting the rights of trans people” and agreed that “trans women are women”. The shadow business secretary also told the BBC’s Laura Kuenssberg she was “sure” she had some Tory […]
Labour leadership: Long-Bailey says ‘trans women are women’ Read More »
Here’s who you don’t want to be—the kind of person who says, “Let me know what I can do,” and then never does a thing. When a friend is hurting, grieving or overwhelmed by challenging circumstances, you want to be the resourceful, helpful one — the person who does something that’s actually useful. The ways
How To Help A Friend In Need: Throw A Collective Cooking Party Read More »
Image copyright Reuters Image caption Harvey Weinstein arrives at court in New York on Wednesday Harvey Weinstein has arrived for the opening arguments of his trial, with the former Hollywood producer facing the possibility of life behind bars. Mr Weinstein faces five charges, including rape and sexual assault, relating to two accusers. The 67-year-old denies
Harvey Weinstein case: New York rape trial begins in earnest Read More »
Image copyright Reuters Trade tensions with the US have spiralled after the chancellor, Sajid Javid, took a defiant stance at Davos. US treasury secretary Steve Mnuchin has threatened new tariffs on UK carmakers after the chancellor defied pressure to cancel a new tax on tech firms. Mr Javid said the UK would not back down
Trade tensions rise as US threatens car tariffs Read More »
[Like the Science Times page on Facebook. | Sign up for the Science Times newsletter.] Initially, the illness appeared to spread only from animals to people. Then, experts said there was evidence of “limited” human-to-human transmission. Now, more cases are emerging among people with no known exposure to the animal markets, and in medical staff
As Coronavirus Spreads from China, Scientists See Grim Reminders Read More »
Apple added its Siri assistant to the iPhone 4S model in 2011, giving users a hand-free way to schedule appointments, play music, look up information and perform other basic tasks. Less than a decade later, digital assistants are in a plethora of digital devices, including computers, smart speakers, dashboards and watches, and they can help
Put Alexa and Siri to Work Read More »
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald has purchased a minority stake in the NBA’s Phoenix Suns January 22, 2020, 4:19 PM 1 min read PHOENIX — Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald has purchased a minority stake in the NBA’s Phoenix Suns. Fitzgerald just finished his 16th season with the Cardinals and is among the
Cardinals WR Fitzgerald purchases minority stake in Suns Read More »
Trump lashed out from a snowy resort 4,000 miles away. During an unplanned news conference in Davos, Switzerland, where he was attending the World Economic Forum, President Trump took a break from talking about the economy and lashed out at Democrats back home for impeaching him. He hurled insults at two of the prominent House
Trump Impeachment Trial Live Updates Read More »
BANGKOK — News that a new virus that has afflicted hundreds of people in central China can spread between humans has rattled financial markets and raised concern it might wallop the economy just as it might be regaining momentum. Health authorities across Asia have been stepping up surveillance and other precautions to prevent a repeat
China virus outbreak may wallop economy, financial markets Read More »
President Donald Trump has minimized the severity of head injuries sustained by U.S. troops during the Iranian missile strikes on an Iraqi air base By JILL COLVIN Associated Press January 22, 2020, 3:53 PM 3 min read WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Wednesday minimized the severity of head injuries sustained by U.S. troops during
Trump minimizes severity of head injuries in Iran attacks Read More »
