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Shadowland review – hopelessly inept Highlands horror

The antics of an evil creature on the loose in an abandoned military base are stymied by impenetrable storytelling

Shook review – stalk-and-slash horror with social media angle

With the gore unfolding on Zoom-style calls and home surveillance cameras, the story of online influencers being hunted by a killer is very 2021

'I get better sleep': the people who quit social media

Soo Youn is considering giving up the apps. She speaks to those who have already taken the plunge – with liberating results

Sophie: 10 of the greatest tracks by a genius of pop's expressive power

From productions for Charli XCX and Gaika to Sophie’s emotionally shattering solo works, we celebrate a truly singular artist who has died aged 34

Is it time to leave WhatsApp – and is Signal the answer?

The Facebook-owned messaging service has been hit by a global backlash over privacy. Many users are migrating to Signal or Telegram. Should you join them?

Sing Me a Song review – sombre Bhutanese internet love story

French documentarian Thomas Balmès checks in with the Himalayan monk he filmed back in 2013 to find him addicted to online romance

Ignore NHS App Notification, Government Tells Users Whose 'Risk Level Has Changed'

Potentially millions of users of the NHS Covid-19 app awoke this morning to a worrying phone notification telling them the alert level in the area they lived had changed.

NHS App Upgraded To Calm Fears Over ‘Possible Covid-19 Exposure’ Glitch

The government has been forced to upgrade its NHS Covid app to reassure smartphone users worried by alert messages suggesting they have been exposed to the virus, HuffPost UK can reveal.

New NHS Test And Trace Phone App Needs Seven Million Users To Stop Covid Spread

At least seven million people will need to download the new NHS Test and Trace Covid app for it to start reducing the spread of the virus, according to government estimates.

Digital Transformation, 5G and XR Will Drive Next-Gen Fashion Shows

The fashion industry is shifting towards significant digital transformation. From 3D design to the digital showcasing of fashion collections, the digitalisation of physical garments demonstrates key areas of rapid expansion, as well as offering hope and opportunity to an industry in flux.

Exclusive: Tory Peer Dido Harding Pockets £65,000 For Two-Day-A-Week NHS Job

Tory peer Dido Harding has been paid around £175,000 by the taxpayer since she started a two-day-a week job within the NHS, HuffPost UK has learned.

Indian state hands out smartphones so poor children can access online lessons

Nearly 175,000 impoverished children in the Indian state of the Punjab will receive a free smartphone so they can continue their education remotely.

6 Of The Best Ways To Spend Your Lunch Break While Working From Home

With so many of us no longer reporting to the office every day, how can we use this new work setup to our advantage? One way to do that: By actually taking a break at lunchtime.

Will NHS Test And Trace By Ready In Time For A Second Wave?

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How We Cope: 11 Small Things That Have Helped Us Through Lockdown

We’re here to guide you through the coronavirus pandemic. Sign up to the Life newsletter for daily tips, advice, how-tos and escapism.

Lydia Greenway: 'Girls need the right kit, that's why we're doing this'

Finding equipment that fits correctly has always been a problem for Greenway so she used the time in lockdown to create an online cricket store for women and girls

Meditation Helped Me Survive Yarl’s Wood. Now It’s Helping Me Through Lockdown

Five years ago, I was held in Yarl’s Wood immigration detention centre for ten days.

Dispatch: 'A bad officer can just laugh' - George Floyd's killing and Minneapolis police failures

On Sept 9, 2010 David Cornelius Smith, 28, an unarmed black man, died face down on a YMCA basketball court in Minneapolis as a white officer knelt on him for four minutes.

Martin Scorsese in lockdown: an auteur's eye view of house arrest

The 77-year-old director’s thoughtful movie dispatch from his New York study for Mary Beard’s TV culture show is an affecting treat, and an honest reflection on ageing

Why Are Women So Divided On Porn? Our Latest Podcast Finds Out

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I’m A GP, And I Don’t Know When Things Will Be ‘Okay’ Again

Fear. Frustration. Futility. These are just some of the emotions I have experienced in my work as a GP over these past months.

Europe Braces For Second Wave of Coronavirus Infections

After months under strict lockdowns, Europeans have finally begun to enjoy a sense of newfound freedom in recent days — drinking at cafes, visiting museums and spending time outdoors with friends and family.

Data shows visitors from other states descended on Georgia once restaurants, salons reopened

Researchers at the University of Maryland who analyzed smartphone location data found that in the week after Georgia let businesses like dine-in restaurants and hair salons reopen on April 24, an additional 62,440 visitors traveled there daily, with most coming from nearby states where those businesses were still closed.

The NHS Covid-19 App Has Launched. Here's How It Works

We’re here to guide you through the coronavirus lockdown. Sign up to the Life newsletter for daily tips, advice, how-tos and escapism.

Coronavirus: Download NHS Tracing App 'To End Lockdown' And Four Other Stories You Need To Know

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Why The Right Kind Of Herd Immunity Could Come Back Into Fashion

You’re reading The Waugh Zone, our daily politics briefing. Sign up now to get it by email in the evening.Just say RThere was a moment in the No.10 press conference today that underlined the power and the pitfalls of the government’s coronavirus strategy.

Fewer Would Have Died If UK Had Covid Testing Capacity Sooner, Minister Admits

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NHS Covid-19 Tracing App Ready To Use In 'A Few Weeks', Says Grant Shapps

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NHS Covid-19 Tracing App Ready To Use In 'Few Weeks', Says Grant Shapps

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The Psychology Behind Why We Lose Track Of Time In Quarantine

A common refrain during the Covid-19 pandemic: Life is a blur.

There are 4 requirements for reopening the U.S. amid COVID-19. Americans won't tolerate all of them

The White House has proposed a list of "preparedness responsiblities" for lifting social distancing rules enacted to slow spread the COVID-19 coronavirus.

Coronavirus Has Brits Sleepwalking Into A Totalitarian Surveillance Stat

I never thought it would take as little as four weeks to accept a national decline into dystopia. But after just a month locked in my flat, calls from family and friends who live in countries outside the UK, with fewer restrictions than here, remind me that this is all a bit totalitarian.

How The World Could Exit Lockdown

Austria has become the first European country to outline plans for easing its coronavirus lockdown, providing a potential blueprint for how other nations might start to allow aspects of daily life to resume once they have brought the pandemic largely under control.

Lil Nas X: ‘I 100% want to represent the LGBT community’

He planned to hide his sexuality before his cowboy hit Old Town Road made him a superstar at 19. Now the rapper is ready to embrace life as a queer figurehead

Joe Biden is the worst imaginable challenger to Trump right now

For anyone plugged in to the news firehose about the coronavirus pandemic, it has been extremely bizarre to watch President Trump's approval rating.

Group Chats Making You Anxious? Us, Too. Here's How To Manage Them

Group Chats Making You Anxious? Us, Too. Here's How To Manage Them

How To Clean Your Phone To Stop Spreading Germs During The Coronavirus Outbreak

How To Clean Your Phone To Stop Spreading Germs During The Coronavirus Outbreak

5 Signs Your Partner's Porn Habits (Or Your Own) Have Become Problematic

5 Signs Your Partner's Porn Habits (Or Your Own) Have Become Problematic

Samsung says you can fold and unfold its new smartphone 'over 200,000 times'

Samsung has unveiled a brand new foldable smartphone they say "bends the laws of physics," inviting customers to put its screen to the test a few hundred thousand times.

U.S. Counterintelligence Chief Warns of Meddling After Iowa Vote

U.S. Counterintelligence Chief Warns of Meddling After Iowa Vote

Exclusive: Hundreds of Chinese businesses seek billions to contend with coronavirus - sources

More than 300 Chinese companies are seeking bank loans totalling at least 57.4 billion yuan ($8.2 billion) to help to soften the impact of the coronavirus outbreak in China, two banking sources said.

The 10 Best Baby Monitors To Reassure Parents While The Little Ones Snooze

The 10 Best Baby Monitors To Reassure Parents While The Little Ones Snooze

Buttigieg Wins Most Iowa Delegates After Party Reviews Votes

(Bloomberg) -- Pete Buttigieg appears to have sealed his victory in Iowa after the state’s Democratic Party released on Sunday corrected results from its disputed caucuses.

The Skincare Rules Dermatologists Swear By

Taking care of your skin can feel like a lifelong task. Whether it’s managing hormonal acne, tackling perpetual dryness or simply staying hydrated, finding a routine that works for you takes time.

McConnell Mocks ‘the Same Democrats Who Want to Take Over Everyone’s Healthcare’ for Botching Iowa Caucus

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell delivered a harsh rebuke to the Democratic Party on Tuesday after the Iowa caucus descended into chaos the previous night amid "inconsistencies" in reporting voting results.

Democrats Promise Iowa Results Tuesday in Bid to Save Caucus

(Bloomberg) -- Iowa Democrats will finally release most of the much-delayed results from their troubled caucuses by 5 p.

Iowa Reports No Caucus Winner After ‘Inconsistencies’ Bedevil Count

(Bloomberg) -- The Iowa caucuses that were to give shape to the Democratic presidential race devolved into political embarrassment for the party that left candidates and voters hanging with no results and no springboard into the next round of contests.

Your Smartphone Is Making You Stupid

I had to sit an exam again recently, one of tens I have had to take in my life; we used to take three every three months for all of medical school. A short study session would be three hours. A long one a whole day. If concentration were a muscle, I used to be a champion lifter.

What we know, and don't, about the alleged Bezos phone hack

U.N. human rights experts are asking Washington to investigate a suspected Saudi hack that may have siphoned data from the personal smartphone of Jeff Bezos, Amazon founder and owner of The Washington Post.

Trump lawyer Jay Sekulow's odd impeachment rant about 'lawyer lawsuits' may stem from a misheard phrase

During debate Tuesday evening over the rules of President Trump's impeachment trial, Trump's personal lawyer Jay Sekulow had a confusing rant about the Democratic House impeachment managers and "lawyer lawsuits.""And by the way — lawyer lawsuits?" Sekulow asked.

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February 26, 2021

Saudi crown prince approved killing of Jamal Khashoggi, US report says

February 25, 2021

Joe Biden speaks to Saudi Arabia's King Salman before release of Khashoggi murder report

February 26, 2021

Prince Harry and James Corden tour L.A., crawl through the mud, discuss Harry's thoughts on The Crown

February 26, 2021

Journalist Tim O'Brien, who's seen Trump's taxes, thinks Trump's accountant will now flip in D.A. inquiry

February 25, 2021

McConnell says he'll 'absolutely' support Trump if he's the 2024 GOP nominee

Golden Globes overshadowed by ethics controversy and criticism over lack of diversity

Lost in the multiverse: will Spider-Man ever find his way home?

Golden Globes 2021: who will win and who should win the film awards?

Sienna Miller: 'I go in and negotiate as if I’m a man'

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Saudi crown prince approved killing of Jamal Khashoggi, US report says

New sanctions expected as a declassified intelligence assessment says Mohammed bin Salman had hand in journalist’s death

Joe Biden speaks to Saudi Arabia's King Salman before release of Khashoggi murder report

White House says president ‘affirmed the importance the United States places on universal human rights and the rule of law’

Jamal Khashoggi: Biden faces calls to 'strike a blow' for Saudi human rights

President Biden to call King Salman as his administration prepare to release intelligence report expected to implicate crown prince

Boris Johnson says he feels guilty about his journalism

During school visit prime minister reveals doubts over ‘abusing or attacking people’

Security officials point fingers at each other in Capitol riot hearing

There was quite a bit of finger pointing Tuesday as former security officials testified before Congress about the Jan.

Ted Cruz says his wife is 'pissed' over leaked Cancun texts

Ted Cruz says his wife is 'pissed' over leaked Cancun texts

'The man was obviously a crook': the decline and fall of Robert Maxwell

Robert Maxwell and Rupert Murdoch were once the two biggest power brokers in British politics. But their fierce rivalry paved the way for Maxwell’s demise

Biden tells world leaders 'the transatlantic alliance is back'

President Biden addressed world leaders as part of the Munich Security Conference on Friday, assuring them that "the transatlantic alliance is back" while stressing the need to defend democracy around the world. From the start of his speech, Biden made clear he hoped to send "a clear message to the world" that "America is back" and "the transatlantic alliance is back," affirming the United States is "fully committed to our NATO alliance." He sought to contrast his administration's foreign policy agenda with that of former President Donald Trump. "I know the past few years have strained and tested our transatlantic relationship," Biden said.

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Golden Globes overshadowed by ethics controversy and criticism over lack of diversity

Carey Mulligan and Chadwick Boseman are predicted to win big, but ceremony to air following damning investigation into voting membership

Lost in the multiverse: will Spider-Man ever find his way home?

The bizarre events in WandaVision are fuelling speculation that Tom Holland’s Spidey will be a long way from New York in his next big-screen outing

Golden Globes 2021: who will win and who should win the film awards?

Will Nomadland or Promising Young Woman scoop best drama? And will Viola Davis best Vanessa Kirby to best actress? Peter Bradshaw offers his predictions and preferences

Sienna Miller: 'I go in and negotiate as if I’m a man'

The actor talks about the struggle for pay parity, sympathising with Britney Spears, fond memories of Chadwick Boseman – and her frustration at tabloid headlines overshadowing her work

Billie Eilish: The World's a Little Blurry review – a fascinating look at an artist and idol

RJ Cutler’s two-hour-plus Apple documentary on the pop phenom reveals an exceptional artist grappling with both superstar fame and lame parent jokes

Cabinet Office dismisses complaint about minister over Twitter tirade at journalist

Kemi Badenoch is ‘personally responsible’ for conduct after sending tweet from personal account, says permanent secretary

Prince Harry defends Netflix's The Crown in James Corden interview

Duke of Sussex says he is happier with series than news stories about Meghan or his family

Al Jazeera staff say rightwing platform will ‘irreparably tarnish’ brand

Open letter says launch of online outlet Rightly is an affront to the network’s journalistic vision

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ViacomCBS Reports Q4 Earnings and Announces Paramount Plus Details

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Ruth E. Carter Receives Her Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

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SAG Predictions 2021: Best Lead & Supporting Male Actor — Who Will Win?

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Jeff Ross Backs Michael Che's 'SNL' Joke About Israel, Weighs in on Potato Head | TMZ

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Rep. Lauren Boebert Hints She's Still Taking a Gun to Work in Congress | TMZ

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Cardi B Shares Adorable Video of Offset Giving Kulture a Manicure | TMZ TV

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Chrishell Stause & Keo Motsepe Break Up After 2 Months Together | E! News

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Did Meghan Markle Just Hint at the Sex of Baby No. 2? | E! News

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Selena Gomez's Costar Reacts to "Stay Away" Troll Message | E! News

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Ryan Seacrest's most memorable and awkward red carpet moments | Page Six Celebrity News

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Prince Harry says British media was ‘destroying my mental health’ | Page Six Celebrity News

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Police audio reveals moments following shooting of Lady Gaga’s dog walker Ryan Fischer | Page Six

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Manchester United v Milan in Europa League last 16 and more – live!

Feb 26, 2021 08:11

Olympiakos v Arsenal, Dinamo Zagreb v Spurs, Slavia v RangersPremier League: 10 things to look out for this weekendAnd feel free to email Scott with your musings 2.11pm GMT

British Gymnastics faces group-claim lawsuit from 17 alleging abuse

Feb 25, 2021 18:01

Jennifer Pinches, 2012 Olympian, spearheads the actionPinches says authorities ‘prioritise podiums over people’British Gymnastics is facing an unprecedented group-claim lawsuit from 17 former gymnasts, who allege there was widespread physical and psychological abuse deployed by coaches on children as young as six as part of a “win at all costs” mentality in the sport.

Liverpool's Jordan Henderson faces six to eight weeks out after groin surgery

Feb 26, 2021 03:17

Liverpool captain will not return before AprilHe misses England matches as well as club gamesJordan Henderson is expected to miss the next six to eight weeks after the Liverpool captain underwent surgery on an adductor injury.

Gareth Thomas: 'In most forms of work you could come out. But not in football'

Feb 26, 2021 02:00

The former Wales and Lions rugby captain talks about living with HIV, facing a rising tide of prejudice and homophobia in sport

Latest Events

Hosts France face New Zealand in blockbuster opener to 2023 World Cup

Feb 26, 2021 06:08

Pool A fixture to be played on Friday 8 September in ParisEngland begin against Argentina in Marseille a day laterHosts France will take on three-time winners New Zealand in the opening match of the 2023 World Cup.

Sciver's all-round quality leads England to ODI series win in New Zealand

Feb 26, 2021 03:42

New Zealand 192; England 194-3 – England win by seven wicketsSciver’s 63 helps England take 2-0 lead in three-match seriesNat Sciver starred with bat and ball as England secured a series victory with a seven-wicket win over New Zealand in the second one-day international in Dunedin.

German officials bemoan 'non-transparency' of 2032 Olympics bid selection

Feb 25, 2021 18:44

Rhine-Ruhr region misses out as Brisbane gets IOC backing Final decision could come as early as July this year German officials have lamented the decision by the International Olympic Committee to make Brisbane’s bid their preferred partner for the 2032 Games.

Business

Ofcom proposes radical shake-up of UK broadcasting

Laura Adlington: ‘I feel honoured that Bake Off brought a bit of joy this year’

End the beef: why Burger King wants people to eat at McDonald's

Covid-19 App Aplogises For Advertising Face Masks From Samantha Cameron's Fashion Label

Ikea Will Buy Back Your Old Furniture. Here's How It Works

Uncle Ben's to get revamp after criticism over racial stereotyping

Tech

UK culture secretary warns Facebook after news ban in Australia

Twitter to launch paid 'super follow' function that lets users charge for content

Facebook returns news to Australian feeds as company seals further deals with media outlets

Facebook over-enforced Australia news ban, admits Nick Clegg

'They are not supporters': Granit Xhaka condemns social media abusers – video

Australia’s move to tame Facebook and Google is just the start of a global battle | Michelle Meagher

Science & Health

Fauci expects U.S. will make up weather-related vaccine delays as soon as the 'middle of the week'

Fauci predicts 'everybody and anybody' will be able to get vaccinated starting in April

'I get better sleep': the people who quit social media

Giving people false hope about the pandemic isn't 'balanced' – it's dangerous | Owen Jones

U.K. regulator reportedly expected to greenlight Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine this week

Fauci receives COVID-19 vaccine, tells Americans he has 'extreme confidence' in it

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