A University of Glasgow researcher has made a device that will enable pet dogs to communicate with their owners over long distances. Dr. Ilyena Hirskyj-Douglas, a specialist in animal-computer interaction at the university’s School of Computing Science, has been building devices for her 10-year-old Labrador for a while now. Her focus is on building devices
A minister has failed to guarantee people will not have to sell their homes to pay for social care ahead of a possible Tory rebellion over the issue. Paul Scully, the small business minister, told Sky News Boris Johnson’s 2019 manifesto promise was a “single headline” and it is not possible to tackle the problem
The UK “feels like a branch line economy” in many areas after years of neglect in left-behind parts of the country, according to the head of the CBI. Tony Danker argues that the successful delivery of the government’s “levelling up” agenda will be determined by whether it delivers economic growth in every part of the
It’s been a while since I had a genuine belly laugh from a supposedly-comical brand marketing video. But Harley-Davidson’s “e-bike guru” did just that as it poked and prodded its way through cycling culture stereotypes on its way to landing a surprisingly relatable message about simply enjoying riding. Part of that success might be because
Long-term market bull Jeremy Siegel expects a serious pullback that it isn’t tied to the Covid-19 surge risks. His tipping point: a drastic change in Federal Reserve policy in order to deal with hot inflation. “If the Fed suddenly gets tougher, I’m not sure that the market is going to be ready for a U-turn
Jamal Khashoggi’s fiancee has urged Justin Bieber to cancel his December performance in Saudi Arabia. Bieber is due to sing in Saudi Arabia’s second-largest city, Jeddah, on 5 December as the country hosts the Formula One Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. But Hatice Cengiz said the 27-year-old should instead “send a powerful message to the world
Austria is beginning another COVID-19 lockdown, as the government seeks to limit the spread of the virus. The lockdown is the first since vaccines became widely available, but it comes as just 65% of the population is fully vaccinated. Most gathering places – such as restaurants, cafes, bars, theatres, non-essential shops, and hairdressers – will
More than 20 people have been injured after a vehicle drove through a holiday parade in the US state of Wisconsin, according to police. The incident happened in Waukesha, which is about 20 miles west of central Milwaukee, just before 5pm on Sunday. In footage on social media, the red vehicle appeared to speed towards
Chinese state media CGTN has released an email alleged to be from Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai claiming she is fine amid growing concern for her whereabouts. Some have doubts about the email, and it raises concerns for Peng’s safety. CNN’s Kristie Lu Stout and ESPN tennis commentator Patrick McEnroe discuss with CNN’s John Berman. #CNN
After a bruising week for the government, with backbenchers unhappy about sleaze and watered-down rail plans, the prime minister’s authority will be tested again this week. The Health and Social Care Bill is back in the Commons and the fine-print on the social care cap has come under criticism. Under the new plans, from 2023
Shamima Begum, the Bethnal Green schoolgirl who fled to Syria and joined IS, has told Sky News she was groomed by friends and older men she met online before joining the terror group. Speaking from a prison camp in Syria, Begum said she wanted to go on trial in the UK and invited British officials
While worldwide EV adoption grows month-over-month, many of the previous practices surrounding new and used vehicles will need to adapt to stay relevant. EVs are exceedingly different from ICE cars and require a keen focus on the vehicle’s battery as a crucial indicator of its overall health and longevity. Recurrent looks to bridge that gap
In this article GE IBE-ES AGR This photograph, taken on June 13, 2017, shows the Block Island Wind Farm, Rhode Island. David L. Ryan | Boston Globe | Getty Images Ground has been broken on a project dubbed the United States’ “first commercial scale offshore wind farm.” The construction’s kickoff, which took place on Thursday,
Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai, believed to have been missing for nearly three weeks, has held a video call with the president of the International Olympic Committee. In the 30-minute call, she told Thomas Bach that she was safe and well. “She explained that she is safe and well, living at her home in Beijing,
In this article CMCSA DISH T SBGI AMZN AAPL Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets shoots the ball during the game against the San Antonio Spurs during Game Five of Round One of the 2019 NBA Playoffs on April 23, 2019 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. Bart Young | National Basketball Association
8:30 AM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent In an alternate universe, Mauricio Pochettino’s Manchester United have just cruised past Watford to keep pace with the Premier League leaders and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is preparing his Molde team for a trip to Brann. Instead, the reality is that Solskjaer, who was meant to hand over the reins to
Spotify has stopped automatically shuffling albums after Adele said it was the “only request” she had in the “ever-changing” music industry. The streaming service announced its acquiescence by tweeting: “Anything for you.” Adele posted that artists do not “create albums with so much care and thought into our track listing for no reason”. The star
The taxi driver who survived the Liverpool terror attack has said it is a “miracle that I’m alive” in his first statement since the explosion on Remembrance Sunday. David Perry and his wife Rachel have thanked the public for their “amazing generosity” in the wake of the attack outside Liverpool Women’s Hospital one week ago.
Former Trump Chief Strategist Steve Bannon has now been indicted for his refusal to testify to the January 6th committee and it’s a BIG deal. In the latest episode of The Point, CNN’s Chris Cillizza explains what this means for Bannon and the power the committee now holds. SOURCES AND FURTHER READING: Federal grand jury
Sajid Javid has played down the need for more restrictions to be introduced in the coming weeks, telling Sky News that England is “firmly” in Plan A at the moment. Speaking on Trevor Phillips On Sunday, the health secretary said ministers must “remain cautious, not complacent in any way” – but said he hoped people