Half of the UK is already vaccinated against COVID

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3 years ago

June 4, 2021

More than half of all adults in the UK have now received both doses of a COVID-19 vaccine, meaning they are fully vaccinated.

Prime Minister Borris Johnson welcomed the news, saying that it is an “amazing achievement” and it’s now time to “finish the job”.

UK health authorities have administered almost 26 million second doses of a Covid-19 vaccine since the rollout program began.

It follows Health Secretary Matt Hancock revealing that three-quarters of adults in Britain have received their first dose.

Coronavirus cases still continue to rise in the UK, with over 5,000 infections reported on Thursday, and sadly a further 18 deaths.

Microsoft reporting for duty with top tier title

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16 hours ago

May 21, 2024

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Major Gamepass addition are on the way, with Call of Duty: Black Ops title.

Reports suggest this as the largest addition to the service since its launch, indicating a strategic effort to boost subscription numbers in a challenging market. The decision, likely to be officially announced during the upcoming Xbox Games Showcase on June 9, reflects a shift in the gaming landscape and Microsoft’s commitment to Game Pass. Despite potential drawbacks such as upsetting existing subscribers and sacrificing direct sales revenue. #Featured #Trending

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Can Taiwan’s new President ease tensions with China?

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17 hours ago

May 21, 2024

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Taiwan’s newly elected President Lai Ching-te made a bold plea to China, urging the nation to halt its aggressive rhetoric and military threats towards Taiwan.

The statement comes amid escalating tensions between the two sides, raising concerns about the potential for conflict in the region.

The Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te emphasised the importance of peaceful coexistence and dialogue between the two countries, stressing the need for mutual respect and understanding.

Professor Tim Harcourt from UTS and host of the Airport Economist joins to discuss.

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Hollywood star speaks out against ChatGPT after AI steals voice

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17 hours ago

May 21, 2024

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In a recent interview, Hollywood star Scarlett Johansson expressed her surprise at the uncanny similarity between her voice and that of an OpenAI chatbot.

On this episode of Ahron & Mike Live – It’s AI madness! Hollywood star Scarlett Johansson speaks out against AI, Microsoft partner with Qualcomm and Google unveil Project Astra.

Ticker’s Ahron Young & Mike Loder discuss. #featured