How Queen Elizabeth Ii S Positive Covid Test Became A Political Battlefield

The Monarch, 95, led by example as she continued working while experiencing mild, cold-like symptoms. Her attitude chimes with the government’s message nationally that Britain must move into a new phase without restrictions, described as “living with COVID.” The policy will mean even those who have the virus aren’t required to isolate, BBC News reported. However, Elizabeth’s health quickly became a battle ground for both sides of the lockdown debate and a cause célèbre for those opposing the end of restrictions....

January 19, 2023 · 3 min · 543 words · Joanne Hardy

How Safe Are Our Youngest Athletes

Without such basic information, it’s hard to know for sure what is a risk and what isn’t. Is heading the ball bad for young soccer players? Is checking OK in youth hockey? If doctors and educators are going to take a stand on such issues and make it stick, they need solid evidence to back them up. “Right now we are backing it up largely with intuition,” says Washington....

January 19, 2023 · 1 min · 156 words · Maria Singleton

How Software Turns Your Computer Into A Media Server

title: “How Software Turns Your Computer Into A Media Server” ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-21” author: “Bobby Viars” Devices like network attached storage (NAS) drives and other types of dedicated media servers already have the appropriate sharing software embedded. However, PCs and laptops often require the installation of media server software so that it can organize and provide access to media file content in the same fashion as a self-contained media server....

January 19, 2023 · 6 min · 1202 words · Carolyn Williams

How Some States Prevent Cheap Public Broadband

States are blocking efforts to develop local broadband that could help millions of people connect to the internet faster and more cheaply, according to a new report by BroadBandNow, an internet advocacy group. The study finds that 18 states have restrictive legislation in place that makes establishing community broadband difficult. “Municipal broadband is a crucial bridge that spans the digital divide in some of the most underserved areas in the US,” Tyler Cooper, editor-in-chief of BroadbandNow, said in an email interview....

January 19, 2023 · 4 min · 648 words · Joshua Sonoski

How Tall Is Zach Edey Purdue Big Man Towers Over The Rest Of Ncaa Sweet 16 Field

No, in this case, we mean literally standing above all others. That would be center Zach Edey, who is the tallest player ever to play in the Big Ten conference. Edey towers above his competition both in the Big Ten and during the 2022 NCAA Tournament. His sheer size is part of the reason that he displaced Trevion Williams, who was named to the All-Big Ten first team in 2021, as Purdue’s top center....

January 19, 2023 · 5 min · 988 words · Deborah Evans

How Tech Life Will Change After Lockdown

Lockdown has accelerated what was already happening: a transition to remote working and the use of Zoom and other online tools which allow colleagues to communicate and collaborate almost as effectively as being face to face. Of course, the use of technology hasn’t been restricted to the workplace. Schools – or at least some of them – have quickly adopted Microsoft Teams, Google Classroom and other services to ensure pupils can receive and submit work as well as attend virtual classes via video calls....

January 19, 2023 · 6 min · 1114 words · Cynthia Remillard

How Teenage Tears Turned Liverpool S Humble Hero Salah Into A Goalscoring Superstar

Should he fire the Reds to victory, after a sensational debut season at Anfield featuring a record-breaking 32 Premier League goals, the Egyptian sensation would be the early favourite to win this year’s Balon d’Or. Certainly, nobody would be at all surprised if Salah shoots down Real on the club game’s grandest stage. Nothing seems to faze him. However, if he had not burst into tears as a 16-year-old, he might never have become one of the world’s most feared forwards....

January 19, 2023 · 4 min · 805 words · Carolyn Sandrock

How The Arcane Show Connects To The League Of Legends Universe

Although League of Legends itself and the stories written for the game are still the primary sources of lore, Arcane is written to fit neatly inside the League of Legends universe and contribute to it a little, unlike other video game adaptations which often take major creative liberties. There are only three out of nine episodes of Arcane available at the time of this writing, but so far, Arcane is already rich with story threads consistent with League of Legends’ established story and character backgrounds....

January 19, 2023 · 4 min · 643 words · William Parker

How The Biggest Sports Events Reach Your Screen

Eleven men in green are lining up against eleven in blue, or a billion, depending on how you choose to count. The eleven men in blue that are indubitably lining up in action are bearded, moustached, muscular, and focused. The cool breeze blowing in from the Southampton Water ruffles Jasprit Bumrah’s shirt-sleeve as he runs in to bowl to Hashim Amla. In comes the sling-arm, out goes Amla’s bat, the ball goes to second slip, and out goes Amla....

January 19, 2023 · 4 min · 849 words · April Taylor

How The Borderlands 3 Director S Cut Dlc Can Redeem Ava

While Borderlands 3 did a lot right, it was criticized heavily for its main story. While not everything can be blamed on Ava, the character played a role in some of the narrative’s most frustrating moments. Viewed by most as annoying, unlikable, and useless, the Borderlands community has made its feelings known on the character. With Ava set to have a big role in the Director’s Cut DLC, though, Gearbox has the chance to sway public opinion back in the character’s favor....

January 19, 2023 · 6 min · 1129 words · Nadine Wilson

How The Candidates Play To Gays

Both parties are using homosexuality for political advantage. Clinton is the first presidential standard-bearer to openly seek gay votes. If elected, he says, he would lift the ban against gays in the military and sign gay-rights legislation. The Republicans are more than content to see Clinton endorse gay rights. Despite a lull in the family-values offensive, gay-bashing has overtaken opposition to abortion as the best way to rally the religious right, the GOP’s core constituency....

January 19, 2023 · 3 min · 603 words · Brian Jones

How The Dominion Voting Machine Controversy Shaped California S Recall

Though the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) said last fall’s general election was “the most secure in American history,” assurances from the agency and election officials across the country did not dissuade some politicians—including former President Donald Trump—from raising allegations of widespread voter fraud. Some of those allegations were made in connection with Dominion Voting Systems, an election software company that former Trump campaign lawyers Rudy Giuliani and Sidney Powell referenced in connection with voter fraud allegations....

January 19, 2023 · 4 min · 755 words · Steven Bernes

How The Legend Of Zelda Skyward Sword Paved The Way For Breath Of The Wild

Before The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild launched, some fans were skeptical about whether or not the game would be a success. The Legend of Zelda track record is nearly spotless, but Breath of the Wild made some major changes to the established formula. It abandoned the dungeon and progression structure established by previous games in the series, embracing an open world design that offered a completely different experience....

January 19, 2023 · 5 min · 874 words · Ethel Smith

How The Rock S First Coach Landed A Job In Wwe

There was a ring in his building and they decided to help the guys with some tips. Prichard showed them how to put headlocks, do arm drags and also pull off other spots. He claims that his brother, Bruce Prichard, took it up with Vince McMahon and the current WWE Chairman decided that he wants him on board. Tom explained that it was enough for the whole thing to be set and he had landed a job in WWE....

January 19, 2023 · 1 min · 140 words · Michael Washington

How The Sheikah Could Play A Role In Zelda Breath Of The Wild 2

Many wonder what the story will be like in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 this time around with Calamity Ganon having been defeated. Where Link and Zelda go from here may have to do with the Sheikah Tribe. The Sheikah made their first appearance in Zelda: Ocarina of Time back in 1998. They served as the protectors of the goddess Hylia’s descendants, which are the Royal Family of Hyrule....

January 19, 2023 · 3 min · 569 words · Martha Tetreault

How The Simpsons Set The Standard For Every Adult Animated Series

The show’s success has yet to wane, as it’s released well over 700 episodes by now, earning it the reputation of being the longest running animated series in American history. The Simpsons hasn’t lasted as long as it has just because it was the first widely popular adult animated series. What has made the series as successful and long-lasting as it’s been is its unmatchable use of satire and its lovable flawed characters that remind us all that we’re capable of growth....

January 19, 2023 · 4 min · 786 words · Ryan Mincey

How The Whispers Have Changed Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 2

Described only as “arbiters of fate,” Whispers are hooded ethereal spirits that are present throughout key portions of the story. Whether it’s a moment pulled straight from the original game or something completely new, numerous times throughout Final Fantasy 7 Remake the Whispers make their appearance. Theories have gone wild since then among Final Fantasy fans, attempting to determine their true purpose in the grand scheme of things. Considering their connection to major events throughout this first episode, Final Fantasy 7 Remake’s second part could be vastly different compared to the original game....

January 19, 2023 · 5 min · 924 words · Wesley Marion

How To Accept A Shared Album Invite On Iphone

How to Accept a Shared Album Invitation on iPhone Ready to accept an invitation to join a shared photo album on iPhone? Just follow these steps: After the owner of the album sends you the invitation, a notification should appear on your screen or in Notification Center. Once it does, tap it. If the notification doesn’t appear, tap the Photos app. Depending on your notification settings, you may see a badge on the Photos app icon when there’s a pending invitation....

January 19, 2023 · 2 min · 221 words · Mary Gregory

How To Access Android Settings Menu

Now, the best way to familiarize yourself with your new phone is by going through its settings. All the customizations that you want to apply can be done from the Settings. Apart from that, Settings is the gateway to solve various kinds of problems, like annoying notification sounds, irritating ringtone, Wi-Fi or network connectivity issues, account-related issues, etc. Thus, it is safe to say that the Settings menu is the central control system of an Android device....

January 19, 2023 · 8 min · 1601 words · Wilma Willis

How To Access The Startup Folder On Windows 11

Wondering how to access the startup folder on Windows 11? Well, you’ve come to the right place! For those of you who are not aware, the Windows Startup folder contains a list of shortcuts of applications that need to be launched each time you log in on your PC. The earlier versions of Windows, including Windows 7, offered direct access to the Startup folder via Menu> Startup. However, the Startup folder in Windows 10 is hidden deep inside the driver folders....

January 19, 2023 · 4 min · 705 words · Randall Lee