World's first pill to treat COVID-19 approved
The UK is the first in the world to approve COVID-19 pills. Writes about this BBC. Molnupiravir is an experimental antiviral drug developed to treat influenza. Clinical trials have shown that it roughly halves the risk of hospitalization and death due to COVID-19. The medicine was approved by the British Agency for ...
The longest lunar eclipse in 100 years awaits us: how to see it
November's Frost Moon, or Beaver Moon, will be the last lunar eclipse this year. Although this is an incomplete lunar eclipse, it is still very close to it, as almost 97% of the Moon will be covered by the shadow of the Earth. More details were told by the Inverse edition. The eclipse will be ...
The team of treasure hunters almost got to the world's largest treasure: how much it could cost
A team of treasure hunters may find themselves on the verge of excavating "the world's largest treasure trove", which is said to be valued at more than $ 20 billion. What is this treasure and why it was not reached earlier, the New York Post said. Command,…
Now not only men can use condoms: the gynecologist has invented a new type of contraceptive
A Malaysian gynecologist has created what he claims is the "world's first unisex condom" made from a medical-grade material commonly used to dress injuries. The Independent told us more. “Condoms can be used by men and women, and its purpose is to give people more control...
Sherlock and FSB-Schnick in one bottle: Cumberbatch will play a Russian in the new HBO series
HBO streaming service will shoot the series "Londongrad". In it, the famous British actor Benedict Cumberbatch will play the role of former FSB officer Alexander Litvinenko, who was poisoned with polonium. The BBC writes about this in more detail. The series will be based on the book by British journalist Alan Cowell "The Last Spy" (The ...
Zuckerberg announces new Facebook name and announces creation of 'metaverse'
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg announced a large-scale rebranding of his company: Facebook will now be called Meta, Interfax writes. It is noted that the names of all social networks and instant messengers owned by the company will remain the same - Facebook, Instagram, Messenger and WhatsApp. The essence of the renaming is...
Alexey Navalny was awarded the Sakharov Prize
The European Parliament awarded Navalny the Sakharov Prize, BBC reports The European Parliament awarded Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny the Andrei Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought - this is the main human rights award of the European Union. The European People's Party, the largest faction, announced that Navalny was the winner of the prize...
In Haiti, a gang kidnapped 17 American missionaries with their families
In Haiti, 17 American missionaries have been kidnapped, authorities blame the 400 Mawozo gang, according to the BBC. 17 missionaries from North America and their families, including children, were kidnapped by an armed gang near Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Christian organization Christian Aid Ministries, to which ...
China tested a new hypersonic missile: technology hit the United States
China is “launching a hypersonic missile that circles the globe before striking its target,” the Independent reports. “We have no idea how they did it,” said one source close to the intelligence agency. China has reportedly tested a nuclear-capable hypersonic missile that...
In a small town, he worked for 23 years in a government post as a 'magician' with a salary of $ 16 thousand a year: what did he do
City Hall of Christchurch (New Zealand) terminated a 23-year contract with a local "wizard". A year of his work cost the city budget $ 16 thousand, writes the Independent. 88-year-old Ian Brackenbury Channelnell has been providing "magic services" to citizens for 23 years. He will receive his last salary in December, ...