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They come up with a series of ­contraptions to help them survive on the island, using material found in the shipwreck and a washed-up sea container. They then explain the pop- science behind their inventions while also having fun working on more luxurious gadgets such as a pizza oven and a hooch maker. … [Read more...] about The Grand Tour’s Richard Hammond admits to ‘slaughtering and eating’ family’s pet chicken

But the time for anyone to argue about whether acting to discipline Trump would make him a martyr has long passed. He already is one. Similarly, Republicans are well beyond the point where they should be worried about a schism on the political right. Trump and his followers are already talking about creating their own MAGA party should the GOP fail them. This schism is happening and the Republican Party as they knew it is already lost. … [Read more...] about Why the Trump martyr defense doesn’t work

We’ve had some really nice moments. Our IT system fell apart at one point and we had one iPad between us for a few weeks, it was chaotic. Now we sit next to each other and work. It’s challenging but quite sweet. Exercise is harder now as she can’t be outside all the time like in the summer, but we make sure we physically get out every day, in the garden or to a park. And we’ve bubbled up with another single parent family, so we’ve both got company. Your world becomes very small and I’ve really appreciated the people in my life, even if it is on Zoom. We’re all just trying to get through and get on with it. … [Read more...] about ‘Don’t talk to papa until he’s had his cup of tea’: parents juggling work and family – photo essay

Google will start immediately showing vaccine hub locations in Arizona, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas and Mr Pichai says it will expand this feature to 'more states and countries to come'. Pictured, Google's office in Washington which will be tuned into a vaccine centre  … [Read more...] about Google turns its offices into Covid-19 vaccine clinics to help accelerate rollout while staff continue to work from home until the summer

"This is a great win for the Northern Ireland defence industry and will showcase some of the most pioneering engineering work currently being undertaken in the UK," Sky News quoted Defence Minister Jeremy Quin as saying. The full-scale flight test programme is expected to be developed by 2023. … [Read more...] about UK to Begin Work on ‘Loyal Wingman’ Uncrewed Combat Aircraft Production, Reports Say