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Feb22021 by adminNo Comments

Super Bowl LV: Brady more prepared than ever; Mahomes favors KC routine

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Feb. 2 (UPI) -- Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady said he will have more preparation this week than ever for a Super Bowl, while Patrick Mahomes thinks a late arrival is an advantage for the Kansas City Chiefs. The Buccaneers on Sunday will become the first team in NFL history to host a Super Bowl. Advertisement But this year's NFL season finale will be much different in the COVID-19 era. Teams typically arrive in the Super Bowl host city a week before the game. This year, the Chiefs won't touch down in Tampa, Fla., until Saturday, the day before Super Bowl LV. The Chiefs' late arrival is a safety precaution because of the coronavirus pandemic. Buccaneers and Chiefs players and coaches have the rare opportunity to stay in their homes this week instead of in a hotel in an unfamil...

Sep82020 by adminNo Comments

Black Lives Matter routine on Britain’s Got Talent sparks complaints

Entertainment

A Britain's Got Talent dance performance inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement has sparked hundreds of complaints to Ofcom.The routine by Diversity, previous winners of the show, was performed by the troupe on Saturday evening. Led by Ashley Banjo, a temporary judge this series following Simon Cowell's departure due to a broken back, the performance saw a white police officer kneel on him, echoing the killing of unarmed black man George Floyd, while other dancers performed with riot shields. So much to say... But I’ll Just let the performance talk. Thousands of messages of Love and support - Thank you 🖤 For the thousands of messages of hate and ignorance - Thank you. You highlight exactly what needs to change. Sending nothing but love to you all 🙏🏽🇬🇧 #Div...

Aug132020 by adminNo Comments

NHS figures reveal long waits for routine ops in England

Health

The number of patients admitted for routine treatment in hospitals in England was down 67% in June compared with the same time last year, NHS figures show.The number of people going to accident and emergency units in England in July was also down on last year, by 30%.The coronavirus pandemic has caused disruption to many areas of the health service.But patients are being urged to seek help from the NHS when they need it.NHS England said local staff were working hard to restore non-Covid services and record numbers had received help during the pandemic through NHS 111.'Alarming backlog'Meanwhile, the number of people going to their GP with symptoms of cancer and being urgently referred to a specialist is rising but still nearly 20...

Jun192020 by adminNo Comments

Suspect on run after NZ police officer shot and killed during routine traffic stop

World

A police officer has been shot and killed and another is seriously injured after making a routine traffic stop in New Zealand.Police said the two officers pulled over a car carrying two people on Friday morning in Auckland when one of them started firing at them with a long-barrelled gun. The vehicle then sped off, hitting and injuring a bystander as it fled the scene.Police are searching for the gunman, who is on the run. Image: Police are searching for the gunman, who fled the scene Police Commissioner Andrew Coster said there was nothing to indicate anything was out of the ordinary when the car was first pulled over. ...

Mar132020 by adminNo Comments

Routine surgery in Wales cancelled due to coronavirus

Health

Planned surgery is to be cancelled in Wales as the NHS gears up to tackle the coronavirus outbreak.Cutting back on so-called "elective" operations - those waiting for non-urgent treatment - had been put forward as one of the likely options as the pandemic escalates and more patients with the virus need treating.Non-urgent outpatient appointments will also be put on hold.Waiting time targets and monitoring arrangements are also being relaxed.Meanwhile, Welsh Rugby Union chairman Gareth Davies has defended the decision to postpone Wales' Six Nations game with Scotland, just 24 hours before kick-off.Also, Cardiff City have confirmed a player and member of staff are self-isolating as a precaution, while a Wrexham FC player has been told to self-isolate after ...