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NewsYahoo News UKCoronavirus outbreak ‘far worse in UK because government didn’t impose border restrictions sooner’
A Commons Home Affairs Committee report said there had been “critical errors” in the government’s strategy.
HealthThe GuardianCoronavirus vaccine tracker: how close are we to a vaccine?
Coronavirus vaccine tracker: how close are we to a vaccine?More than 140 teams of researchers are racing to develop a safe and effective coronavirus vaccine
PoliticsThe IndependentCoronavirus news – live: Pubs will not reopen in Ireland and lockdown laws for northern England come into force tonight
The UK government was not prepared to pay as high a price to save lives during the coronavirus pandemic as many other developed nations, a study has found.Analysis by academics at the University of Exeter found the UK was willing to pay far less than other developed countries, such as Germany, New Zealand and South Korea, to protect citizens by introducing lockdown restrictions.
EntertainmentYahoo UK News VideoBoat full of migrants spotted in background during ITV broadcast
This is the extraordinary moment an ITV reporter is passed by a small migrant boat making a Channel crossing. The boat had been shadowed by French border forces before being left to cross into English waters. Credit: ITV / Good Morning Britain
HealthThe TelegraphWomen who take the contraceptive pill are less likely to develop serious coronavirus, study finds
Women who take the pill are less likely to develop serious coronavirus, a major new study has found, helping explain why men have suffered worse from the disease. Analysis of more than half a million women by King's College London during May and June has identified the crucial role of oestrogen in protecting against Covid-19. Scientists established that those taking the combined oral contraceptive pill were on average 13 per cent less likely to develop serious symptoms. Meanwhile, post-menopausal women appeared to have a 22 per cent higher risk compared to pre-menopausal women. Previous studies of other dangerous respiratory viruses, such as Sars and Mers, had suggested the importance of oestrogen. However, the new King's research, conducted using data from their symptom tracking app, is the first of its kind to establish the link with Covid-19. Oestrogen is thought to influence how many immune cells a person produces and how well these respond to infection. Known as the "female hormone", it is present in higher proportions in women than in men. There have been more Covid-19 deaths among men across most age groups in England and Wales, with 55 per cent of the overall toll accounted for by males since the start of the pandemic.
PoliticsThe GuardianThe outrage over Bill Clinton's links to Epstein exposes the hypocrisy of the rightwing media
The outrage over Bill Clinton's links to Epstein exposes the hypocrisy of the rightwing mediaTrump’s fans were happy to overlook the president’s closeness to the late sex offender, but now that Clinton is being associated with him they are up in arms
NewsEvening StandardAlexander Kareem death: Seven arrested over 'mistaken identity' fatal shooting in west London
Seven people have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a young man was shot dead in west London in a suspected case of mistaken identity.Alexander Kareem, 20, was killed in Shepherd's Bush on June 8.
ScienceYahoo News UKCoronavirus did come from bats, say WHO scientists sent to Wuhan
The team of WHO experts visited Wuhan, the epicentre of the COVID-19 pandemic, to probe the origins of the virus and how it spread.
BusinessEvening StandardVirgin Atlantic files for bankruptcy as airline industry devastated by coronavirus pandemic
Virgin Atlantic has reportedly filed for bankruptcy as the airline industry continues to be devastated by the coronavirus pandemic.The Virgin Group airline filed for Chapter 15 bankruptcy protection in the Southern District of New York on Tuesday.
CelebrityThe IndependentPaul McCartney confirms he appeared on The Simpsons on condition that Lisa Simpson stayed vegetarian
Paul McCartney has confirmed that he and his late wife Linda McCartney were behind character Lisa Simpson’s long-running vegetarianism on The Simpsons.The McCartneys appeared as themselves in the 1995 episode titled “Lisa the Vegetarian”, in which Lisa vows to stop eating meat after encountering the couple.
SciencePA Media: UK NewsNasa astronauts tell of first splashdown return in 45 years in SpaceX spacecraft
Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley believe the spacecraft is 'ready to go' on more missions.
NewsThe Telegraph'Close shops and pubs to reopen schools,' says Children's Commissioner
Pubs and shops should be shut in order to reopen schools if a trade off needs to be made because of a rise in infections, the Children’s Commissioner has urged the government. Anne Longfield said that if lockdown restrictions need to be reimposed because of local flare ups in infection rates, schools must only be closed to bring transmission down as a last resort once all other options have been exhausted. She criticised ministers for treating children as an “afterthought” during the first lockdown, adding they must be put at the heart of planning for a second wave. “That means schools must be the first to reopen and the last to close during any local lockdowns,” she said. “If the choice has to be made in a local area about whether to keep pubs or schools open, then schools must always take priority.”
PoliticsThe IndependentTrump news: Atlanta mayor 'disgusted' by president's comments about John Lewis, as White House rules out new lockdown
Donald Trump said US Covid-19 deaths were lower “than the world” in an interview with Axios on HBO overnight, as America’s death toll surpassed 155,000 and continued to be the world’s highest total.The president also declined to compare deaths by population with other countries, telling Axios’s Jonathan Swan that ”you can’t do that”, while downplaying the recent deaths of 1,000 Americans a day during the public health crisis and defending his administration's response to the pandemic.
LifestylePop Sugar UK BeautyThis Face Mist and Milk Oil Cleanser Are Exactly What My Post-Workout Skin Needs
Since it seems very clear I won't be returning to an in-studio gym class anytime soon, I've recently rented a Spin bike from a New York City cycling studio, and I'm bringing my fitness game straight to my living room. Now, not only does working out in the middle of the day require some cleansing considerations no matter where it takes place, I'm personally not going to take a bath in the morning to only hop on the bike a couple hours later. After shifting my schedule all around, I have a brand-new beauty routine that I've been loving for these midday, hot-weather workouts. I've already replicated my favorite, chilled eucalyptus towels with some essential oil , but find out which two skin-care products I've been using every day post-ride - and why I love them for just that purpose - ahead.
BusinessAOL.comBugatti introduces the Baby II electric roadster priced at under $35,000
Bugatti returned to the electric-car segment after a decades-long hiatus by releasing a single-seater roadster that costs less than a new Mercedes-Benz C-Class. The catch is that it's a limited-edition model known as the Baby II that's a smaller replica of the race-winning Type 35 that blurs the line between a car and a toy.Developed with The Little Car Company, the Baby II is a modern re-creation of the original Baby that company founder Ettore Bugatti built for his son Roland in 1926. It was 50% smaller than the Type 35, fully electric, fitted with wooden brakes, and envisioned as a one-off model. Bugatti's customers quickly caught wind of the Baby (which was also known as the Type 52) and requested one for their kids. Ultimately, about 500 units were made.Fast forward to 2020, and the Baby II picks up where its predecessor left off with a body that's only 25% smaller than the Type 35. Adults can drive it, the images released by the company show test driver Andy Wallace having a blast behind the wheel, but it's likely too small to fit the average NBA player. Its interior features an instrument cluster like the Type 35's, a quick-release steering wheel, and adjustable seats, among other equipment.【ギャラリー】Pictures of the week: August 2 - 818Buyers have three variants named Base, Vitesse, and Pur Sang to choose from. The base model has a composite body, a 1.4-kilowatt-hour battery pack, and hydraulic brakes. Its electric motor sends 1.3 horsepower to the rear wheels through a limited-slip differential when the driver selects Novice mode, but that figure increases to 5.8 horses when Expert mode is dialed in. Its top speed checks in at 30 mph. The Vitesse and the Pur Sang each have a 2.8-kilowatt-hour battery, and they receive an upgraded powertrain that generates 13.4 horsepower when the driver uses the Bugatti Speed Key. They're both capable of reaching 42 mph. Vitesse models have a carbon fiber body, while the Pur Sang wears an aluminum body that takes about 200 hours to pound into shape by hand.Range varies between 15 and 31 miles depending on the model selected, and owners can swap out the battery pack in a matter of seconds instead of waiting for a charge. And, while the Baby II is kind of like a big toy, it should deliver surprisingly sharp handling. Bugatti explained it 3D-scanned the Type 35 that won the Lyon Grand Prix and used that data to create a scaled-down suspension. It added adjustable dampers, however.Bugatti will make 500 examples of the Baby II. Pricing ranges from 30,000 euros (about $35,000) for the base model to 58,500 euros (nearly $68,000) for the Pur Sang variant. Although the entire production run was spoken for in 2019, some customers ended up canceling their order due to the economic downturn so there are a handful of build slots still available. The firm said it will fill them on a first-come, first-served basis. Enthusiasts who want to add this pint-sized, battery-powered Bugatti to their collection can register their interest on the model's website.Customer requests also shaped the first (and only) adult-sized electric car Bugatti has ever built. Called Type 56, it was a carriage-esque two-seater with a boat-like tiller instead of a steering wheel that Ettore Bugatti built to use on his property. He intended on making only a single example of the 20-mph Type 56, but he ended up manufacturing 10 units after clients visiting his estate in Molsheim, France, spotted it and asked to buy one. Four units are accounted for in 2020, including a largely unrestored 1931 model that Bugatti let us drive in 2018.\- This article first appeared on AutoblogYou Might Also Like * Tesla Model Y First Drive | One of a kind * Bikes, gear and journeys to make car lovers adopt two wheels * 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime First Drive | Flipping the script
EntertainmentPA Media: EntertainmentSir Paul McCartney says post-Beatles feud with John Lennon was ‘pretty hurtful’
The veteran singer was due to headline Glastonbury's 50th anniversary this summer.
NewsThe IndependentEU dismisses Iain Duncan Smith’s demand to reduce Brexit costs
The European Commission has dismissed a demand by senior Tories to rewrite the Brexit withdrawal agreement to reduce the amount of cash Britain has to pay the EU.Brexiteers including Iain Duncan Smith have claimed that the financial liabilities signed up to by Boris Johnson in the agreement were too great, that the treaty “costs too much” and “denies us true national independence”.
NewsYahoo News UKSchools reopening in autumn 'not up for debate' insists government, despite second wave warnings
A study warned that a second peak of COVID-19 will happen in December if schools reopen without adequate test and trace.
PoliticsThe IndependentMary Trump has a stark warning about the political ambitions of Ivanka and Don Jr – and the possibility of a Trump dynasty
Will Donald Trump’s children take up his banner if he’s felled by voters this November?According to his niece, Mary Trump, the question her cousins’ potential dynastic ambitions is a relevant one, albeit one that “makes [her] head hurt”.
CelebrityEvening StandardQueen and Prince Philip head to Balmoral from RAF Northolt for summer break following months of Windsor lockdown
The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh have left Windsor Castle and are en route to Scotland for their summer break at Balmoral.The monarch and Philip are going ahead with their annual stay in the Highlands after spending the last four months at their Berkshire residence during the coronavirus pandemic lockdown.
Donald Trump argues with reporter over Covid-19 death numbers
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