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Why has it taken 50 years for football to connect heading with concussion? | Andy Bull

Historical research and testimony linking brain damage with the game shows that this train of thought is nothing new

Families of Jack Charlton and Nobby Stiles back new concussion campaign

Call to revamp research into sport’s links to dementiaNew group led by Dr Judith Gates, wife of former playerThe families of two of England’s 1966 World Cup winners, Jack Charlton and Nobby Stiles, are backing a new campaign to revamp sport’s approach to research into the links between dementia and repeated blows to the head.

The 7 Types Of Protester Who Attend An Anti-Lockdown Rally

On Saturday, thousands of people gathered in Trafalgar Square in what was billed as a “We Do Not Consent” protest.

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If the government can’t be bothered with the law, Noel Gallagher and Ian Brown shouldn’t be expected to care either

Anti-Maskers March Through Shop Chanting ‘Take Off Your Mask!’

Video showing a group of mask-less demonstrators parading through a Target store in Florida and hollering at customers take off their masks has gone viral on social media.

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Protesters across Europe have taken to the streets in recent weeks to promote conspiracy theories about the pandemic, and rally against face masks and other health safeguards.

Twitter in turmoil after month of crisis leads to concerns over leadership

Part-time chief Jack Dorsey’s company is mired in high-profile hacks and concerns over leadership

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Scientists hoped the battle against coronavirus would be won in the laboratory. According to the latest updates, a vaccine could be ready to roll out to the public in a matter of months.

Twitter hacked: panic and joy as verified users with blue tick forbidden from posting

Twitter verified users with blue ticks prevented from getting their thoughts out during a two-hour lockout

Massive Twitter hack targets Biden, billionaires, brands and more in attempt to steal Bitcoin

Despite what politicians, billionaires, and brands are tweeting, no one is trying to give back to the community by doubling Bitcoin you send over.

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My friend, N, lives in Bologna, in northern Italy, which was one of the country’s Covid hotspots.

Jeremy Corbyn's Brother, Piers, Charged With Breaching Coronavirus Regulations At 5G Protest

The brother of ex-Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has been charged with two counts of breaching coronavirus regulations after attending anti-5G protests in London

Antibody injection to save vulnerable patients could be ready next year

The British-Swedish pharmaceutical giant leading the global race to manufacture the first Covid-19 vaccine is also nearing a breakthrough on life-saving antibody treatments for the elderly and vulnerable.

Russia’s Pushing a Quack COVID Cure All Over Africa

Russia’s Pushing a Quack COVID Cure All Over Africa

'Hang Fauci' Sign Brandished Amid Lockdown Protesters Trump Hailed As 'Great People'

A disturbing sign with the words “hang Fauci” appeared in a news report about Covid-19 lockdown protesters whom President Donald Trump hailed on Saturday as “great people.”

Bill Gates Dismisses Chinese Coronavirus Coverup: ‘It’s Not Even Time for That Discussion’

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates called allegations that China cost the world valuable time by covering up the origins of the Wuhan coronavirus a “distraction” in an interview Sunday, adding that “China did a lot of things right at the beginning.

Bill Gates says he's 'afraid' of some states reopening too quickly

As some states look to begin reopening their economies amid the coronavirus pandemic, Bill Gates is concerned about moving "too quickly" and warning that a return to normal is still far down the road. Gates, whose foundation is putting billions of dollars toward the development of a COVID-19 vaccine, spoke to Today on Friday morning, and asked for his thoughts on certain states like Georgia planning to reopen some nonessential businesses, the Microsoft co-founder expressed trepidation.

Environmental Destruction Brought Us COVID-19. What It Brings Next Could Be Far Worse

Dr Richard Kock was on duty at London’s Royal Veterinary College in January 2017 when he received an urgent message from international health officials. He was needed for an emergency response mission in the Mongolian countryside, where a deadly viral outbreak was underway.

Our Family WhatsApps Are Full Of Coronavirus Misinformation, And We Need To Talk About It

It’s hard to believe that it’s been just weeks since the UK was brought to a standstill over coronavirus – I for one have settled into my new routine of government regulated walks and essential trips to the shop.

Bill Gates explains 3 steps the U.S. should take now to make up for lost time on COVID-19

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates says there is "no question the United States missed the opportunity to get ahead of the novel coronavirus," and there are three steps that must be taken now in order to soften the blow to the economy and slow the number of deaths.

America isn't reopening by Easter. But how long should the coronavirus shutdown optimally last?

America isn't reopening by Easter. But how long should the coronavirus shutdown optimally last?

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(Bloomberg) -- Want to receive this post in your inbox every afternoon? Sign up herePresident Donald Trump on Thursday pardoned former New York City Police Commissioner Bernard Kerik (guilty of failing to pay his taxes and lying to White House officials) and financier Michael Milken (guilty of securities fraud).

Bill Gates 'not buying our hydrogen yacht'

Billionaire Bill Gates has not commissioned a hydrogen-powered superyacht from designer Sinot, the firm has told the BBC. It has been widely reported that Mr Gates ordered a £500m ($644m) luxury vessel, based on the concept which was displayed in Monaco in 2019.

Bill Gates' daughter Jennifer engaged to Egyptian equestrian Nayel Nassar

The Microsoft founder's eldest child shared a photo on her Instagram account Wednesday revealing that Nassar, who helped Egypt qualify for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, had proposed.

World’s 500 Richest People Collectively Got 25% Richer In 2019

The world’s richest 500 people increased their collective wealth by 25% in 2019 – a stark reminder of worsening income inequality.

China Committed to Peace Despite Challenges, Vice President Says

(Bloomberg) -- A top deputy to Chinese President Xi Jinping reaffirmed China’s commitment to market-based economic reforms, while warning that the international order “was under attack.

Bill Gates Tops Jeff Bezos as World’s Richest Person With Amazon Slide

Bill Gates Tops Jeff Bezos as World’s Richest Person With Amazon Slide

Trevor Noah and Seth Meyers skewer Bloomberg's illusion that Democrats want another billionaire candidate

Trevor Noah and Seth Meyers skewer Bloomberg's illusion that Democrats want another billionaire candidate

Democrats Worried Over Wealth Tax Design Other Plans to Tax the Rich

(Bloomberg) -- Moderate Democrats in Congress are crafting viable alternatives to Elizabeth Warren’s wealth tax, amid increasing concerns that her soak-the-rich strategy won’t pass even if the party captures both chambers of Congress in 2020.

Elizabeth Warren helps out 'confused' billionaires with new tax calculator

New tool shows how much Bill Gates and friends would pay under Warren’s plan, and guess what: they’ll still be really rich!Elizabeth Warren’s tool tells the super-rich: ‘Now you have the opportunity to invest some of it back into our society so everyone has a chance to succeed.

Elizabeth Warren challenges Bill Gates on 'wealth tax'

Democratic presidential hopeful Elizabeth Warren offered to meet Bill Gates after the Microsoft billionaire expressed skepticism about her proposal for a "wealth tax" affecting the richest Americans -- and assured him he would not have to pay $100 billion.

A Relationship With Jeffrey Epstein That Bill Gates Now 'Regrets'

Jeffrey Epstein, the convicted sex offender who committed suicide in jail, managed to lure an astonishing array of rich, powerful and famous men into his orbit.

Bill Gates Praised Pedophile Jeffrey Epstein’s Lifestyle: ‘Kind of Intriguing’

Billionaire Bill Gates, who has repeatedly minimized his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, visited the convicted sex offender multiple times in the years after Epstein was released from prison, according to a New York Times investigation published Saturday.

Bill Gates says he regrets meeting Epstein after his conviction and agreeing to donate $2m to MIT

Bill Gates said he regrets meeting with Jeffrey Epstein and giving a $2 million donation to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) through him after the financier was convicted of sex offences.

MIT President: Oh Yeah, We DID Cover Up Epstein’s Donations

Paul Marotta/GettyThe president of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology is admitting that not only did the school hide donations from Jeffrey Epstein—he wrote the accused sex trafficker a thank-you letter.

Experts say adapting to climate change can pay off manifold

A group of leaders from business, politics and science have called for a massive investment in adapting to climate change over the next decade, arguing it would reap significant returns as countries avoid catastrophic losses and boost their economies.

MIT Media Lab Rocked by New Jeffrey Epstein Revelations

Scandal has been swirling around the MIT Media Lab because of its ties to Jeffrey Epstein, with the prestigious university apologizing for taking $800,000 from the accused sex trafficker and several researchers quitting in protest.

Bill Gates Adviser ‘Shocked’ Jeffrey Epstein Named Him in Will

REUTERSJeffrey Epstein signed his last will and testament just two days before he killed himself in his Manhattan jail cell—naming as his backup executor a former adviser to Bill Gates who doesn’t even want the job.

Jay-Z has crossed the picket line with his NFL deal | Derecka Purnell

The rap star thinks racial justice will come from corporations and billionaires. That’s self-serving and wrong

Jimmy Kimmel and Trevor Noah can't believe Trump is lobbying Sweden to free A$AP Rocky at Kanye's request

President Trump placed 14th in an annual survey of the world's most admired men, far behind top pick Bill Gates and No.

Warren Buffett is donating $3.6 billion more to charity

Warren Buffett, the world's fourth wealthiest person, is donating shares of his Berkshire Hathaway conglomerate worth about $3.6 billion to five charities, including one run by Microsoft (MSFT) co-founder Bill Gates and his wife Melinda Gates.

Paul Allen, co-founder of Microsoft, dies aged 65

Allen’s company Vulcan said in a statement that he died Monday. Earlier this month Allen said the cancer he was treated for in 2009, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, had returned.

Bill Gates Says Trump Didn’t Know The Difference Between HPV And HIV

Microsoft founder Bill Gates told his foundation’s staff that President Donald Trump didn’t know the difference between HPV and HIV when they met with each other on two different occasions, according to an exclusive clip obtained by MSNBC’s Chris Hayes.

Forbes Billionaires 2018: Meet The Richest People On The Planet

The gap between the really rich and the merely rich continues to widen, as fortunes soar to new heights. A record 2,208 billionaires made Forbes’ 32 annual ranking of the world’s billionaires. Altogether they are worth a record $9.1 trillion, up 18% from a year ago.

Bill Gates Says Cryptocurrencies Have Caused Deaths

Though the philanthropy under Bill Gates’ name has partnered with cryptocurrency firm Ripple in a bid to help the unbanked, the world’s second richest man said Tuesday that the main feature of Bitcoin and its ilk is not a “good thing.”

Bill Gates flunks Ellen's grocery shopping challenge

Bill Gates is a genius. But he doesn't know much about grocery prices. The billionaire appeared on the "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" Wednesday, and played a guessing game in which he attempted to name the prices of various household products and food items.

Bill & Melinda Gates: Why we give our money away

We've been asked that question more than a few times in the 18 years since we started our foundation. Our answer? No. It's not fair that we have so much wealth when billions of others have so little. And it's not fair that our wealth opens doors that are closed to most people.

Jeff Bezos Is Now Worth $100 Billion Thanks to Black Friday

Amazon’s Jeff Bezos is now worth $100 billion, further securing his title of the world’s richest man.

Bill Gates' newest mission: Curing Alzheimer's

It's one of the holy grails of science: a cure for Alzheimer's. There is no treatment to stop the disease, let alone slow its progression.

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