As the world economy roars back into action, commodity prices are soaring. After slumping into negative figures last year, a barrel of oil is back at more than $78 — its highest price since 2019. Meanwhile, tensions between big oil exporters — including Saudi Arabia and UAE — could see prices rise further. Non-energy commodities, … Read more
Conspiracy theories that billionaire philanthropist George Soros has been organizing and funding the nationwide anti-police brutality protests sparked by the death of George Floyd are gaining traction online among the far right. The baseless theories involving Soros range from him hiring protesters and renting buses to transport them to demonstrations, to stashing piles of bricks … Read more
Over-the-counter lozenges for a sore throat may be fueling the rise of superbugs Non-prescriptions remedies often fail to wipe out the bacteria May strengthen bacteria and enable the species to evolve antibiotic resistance Sore throats are often caused by viruses, which antibiotics do not kill By Alexandra Thompson Senior Health Reporter For Mailonline Published: 23:21 … Read more