Dr. Rubinstein makes her production debut with new EP, ‘Rubi’s Acid Spa’

Dr. Rubinstein makes her production debut with new EP, ‘Rubi’s Acid Spa’

Dr. Rubinstein, known for her DJ sets, has released her first EP under her freshly launched label, Uppers and Downers. The three-track EP, called ‘Rubi’s Acid Spa’, took two years to complete and was inspired by dancefloor sounds and nostalgia. The record includes 303s, rolling drums, and acid basslines. The album debuted at a listening… Continue reading Dr. Rubinstein makes her production debut with new EP, ‘Rubi’s Acid Spa’

Co-op Live: Peter Kay says new Manchester arena's fresh delay is 'very disappointing'

Co-op Live: Peter Kay says new Manchester arena's fresh delay is 'very disappointing'

Co-op Live Arena in Manchester, UK, has delayed its grand opening yet another time. The United Kingdom’s biggest indoor arena was expected to open earlier this week as comedian Peter Kay was set to perform. However, the opening was delayed, and the venue has now pushed it to May as it is still not ready.… Continue reading Co-op Live: Peter Kay says new Manchester arena's fresh delay is 'very disappointing'

McGurk's Bar bombing merits new inquests, says attorney general

McGurk's Bar bombing merits new inquests, says attorney general

After uncovering new evidence, the attorney general has recommended new inquests into the McGurk’s Bar bombing, which killed 15 people in December 1971. The attack was carried out by the Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF), but the families of the victims have long suspected that British armed forces had obtained advanced knowledge of the attack. One… Continue reading McGurk's Bar bombing merits new inquests, says attorney general

Two men charged in Channel deaths investigation

Two men charged in Channel deaths investigation

After an investigation surrounding the deaths of five migrants – a child among them – two men have now been charged with immigration offences. The tragedy occurred on Tuesday when a boat carrying 112 people crossed the Channel. Five people did not survive after the boat suffered a crush. According to the National Crime Agency,… Continue reading Two men charged in Channel deaths investigation

Foreign states targeting UK universities, MI5 warns

Foreign states targeting UK universities, MI5 warns

On Thursday, the UK security services and government briefed 24 vice-chancellors from leading universities about foreign states targeting British universities to undermine national security. MI5 and the government warned that foreign states could target cutting-edge research as it could potentially boost their own militaries and economies. Felicity Oswald, interim chief executive of the National Cyber… Continue reading Foreign states targeting UK universities, MI5 warns

Conservation slowing biodiversity loss, scientists say

Conservation slowing biodiversity loss, scientists say

According to a new study, conservation actions have proven effective at reducing global biodiversity loss. The 10-year study reviewed 665 trials of conservation measures, ranging from hatching Chinook salmon to eradication of invasive algae. It found that two out of three of the cases had a positive effect across species types, oceans, and countries. The… Continue reading Conservation slowing biodiversity loss, scientists say

British man tests first personalised melanoma vaccine

British man tests first personalised melanoma vaccine

A groundbreaking clinical trial of a new melanoma vaccine that is said to be personalised and unique to each patient is now underway in the UK. Called mRNA-4157 (V940), the vaccine uses the same mRNA technology as the current Covid-19 vaccines. This cutting-edge vaccine is being tested in the final phase III trials, offering remarkable… Continue reading British man tests first personalised melanoma vaccine

Pet Shop Boys: 'We should call our next tour Farewell'

Pet Shop Boys: 'We should call our next tour Farewell'

Chris Lowe of the Pet Shop Boys recently revealed in an interview that he does not like spiral staircases, which had never before been disclosed. The interview took place in honour of the 40th anniversary of the release of their first single, West End Girls. Lowe and Neil Tennant, the band’s frontman and lyricist, sat… Continue reading Pet Shop Boys: 'We should call our next tour Farewell'

Newspaper headlines: Yousaf 'in peril' and 'customised' skin cancer jab

Newspaper headlines: Yousaf 'in peril' and 'customised' skin cancer jab

Scotland’s First Minister Humza Yousaf is facing a vote of no confidence from the Scottish Greens, who accuse him of betrayal after the end of the power-sharing deal with the Scottish National Party, according to The Guardian. Meanwhile, The Daily Telegraph reports that an Alba Party member could hold the deciding vote in Mr Yousaf’s… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: Yousaf 'in peril' and 'customised' skin cancer jab