Coronavirus delays national math, reading tests until 2022

Keke Palmer is going filter and makeup free to share her health struggles with her fans. The 27-year-old actress, musician and activist took to Instagram on Tuesday to post a series of makeup-free selfies that showed her facial acne. «Hey you guys, for some of you this may be TMI, but for me my platform has always been used for things much greater than me,» she began.

The UK didn't cut any corners when it approved Pfizer's rapidly-developed coronavirus vaccine, the head of the medicines regulator says.

The husband of a Texas social media influencer whose naked body was discovered along a west Houston roadway said he’s received death threats since the tragic news broke and rejected the notion that he and his wife fought before she left their home the day before, according to a recent report. Tom Sharkey told local news station ABC13 his wife, Alexis, was unhappy and "stressed" before she left their house on Friday - the day before the 26-year-old’s body was discovered by a city public works employee who reported seeing feet in some bushes along the street, according to the news station.

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorPresident Trump, upset that Twitter and Facebook have been fact-checking his conspiracy theories alleging widespread fraud in the 2020 election, is attempting to strong-arm Congress into rolling back legal protections for social media companies by threatening to veto a $740 billion defense spending bill.Trump, with less than two months remaining in office before he’s replaced by president-elect Joe Biden, stepped up his campaign seeking to revoke Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. The law grants internet companies broad legal protections for content shared on their services and allows companies like Facebook, Twitter and YouTube to moderate content on their services as they see fit.

direct to your inboxNermina Pieters-Mekic and her footballer husband Erik have announced they're expecting their first child. Former Real Housewives of Cheshire star Nermina and Burnley FC footballer Erik have told OK! magazine that they’re "super happy" about their impending arrival.

Piers Morgan on Wednesday's Good Morning Britain that a scotch egg "absolutely can be" classed as a substantial meal. Scotch eggs have been the topic on everyone's lips since it was announced that pubs would only be allowed to serve alcohol alongside a "substantial meal", leading many to wonder if the classic British snack counted as one.After a calm and collected discussion about the newly-approved Pfizer Vaccine, Piers couldn't help but ask Matt about the ongoing scotch egg debate.Hancock told him: "The truth is, a substantial meal is a well known concept in hospitality.

The Sun. A source told the paper, 'It’s just terrible luck for Curtis.

Metropolitan Police not to flout the new Tier 2 coronavirus rules as it hit out at a “selfish minority” putting other Londoners at risk.Deputy Assistant Commissioner Matt Twist said that there was “no excuse” for “wilful, deliberate, dangerous” breaches of the regulations banning parties and similar large gatherings and that officers would be ready to take action against organisers and those who attended.His comments came as new post-lockdown rules came into force today which continue to prohibit household mixing indoors and meeting in groups of more than six outdoors.They also follow a series of cases, including a gathering in Chislehurst attended by up to 80 people and a basement music event in Limehouse attended by around 50 people, in

direct to your inboxThe Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine has been approved for use in the UK - the first country in the world to do so.The government on Wednesday accepted a recommendation by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), with vaccinations to start next week.It comes on the day that England has returned to a 'strengthened' three-tier system to control the spread of coronavirus.Those in the top tier - Tier 3 - may be left wondering if they could be first to receive the vaccine due to the severity of the deadly virus where they live.The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) have on Wednesday confirmed a priority list for the Covid-19 vaccine.Their guidance states that older adults in care

Britain will begin vaccinating people against coronavirus next week and advisers have set out a list of priority groups - including guidance for parents.

direct to your inboxThe UK is the first country in the world to approve the Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine.On Wednesday the government accepted a recommendation by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), with mass vaccination to start next week.The announcement comes just weeks after phase three clinical trials showed the vaccine was 95 per cent effective with two doses.In November, when the two companies announced the successful results from the phase three clinical trials, they said there were no serious safety concerns raised.The vaccine had been tested on 43,500 people in six countries, the report stated.Dr June Raine, head of the MHRA, said in a Downing Street briefing on Wednesday morning that no corners

The new coronavirus vaccine can't be delivered to care homes in Wales for practical reasons, the Welsh government has said.

DAWN French has revealed The Vicar of Dibley Christmas special will pay tribute to those who have died of the coronavirus. The 63-year-old actress lifted the lid on what viewers can expect on the episode during a segment on The One Show last night.

THE Undoing's Hugh Grant and Charlie Brooker are teaming up for a spoof Netflix documentary about the coronavirus pandemic. Charlie - best known for satirical shows Black Mirror and Wipe - will be turning his sharp mind onto the last 12 months for his latest Netflix project.

coronavirus deaths in Scotland over the last 24 hours. The Scottish Government also announced that 951 new cases of COVID-19 were reported overnight, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 96,762.

Dua Lipa has called for support for people who are having problems with their mental health during the coronavirus pandemic.The pop star, who made the comments during her acceptance speech last night (November 30) for the Music Award at the 2020 Attitude Awards, pressed on the importance of reaching out to those in need.In particular, Dua highlighted the impact the pandemic has had on the LGBTQIA+ community, adding that some charities and organisations are “reporting an increase in suicides”.She said in an emotional speech: “Those first few weeks when Covid really took hold were so confusing and it was such a difficult decision to put out music during a pandemic but I decided I would as I hoped this record [‘Future Nostalgia‘] would make

direct to your inboxDozens of trains have been suspended following a points failure between Manchester Piccadilly and Crewe.The delays are being caused by a points failure near Cheadle Hulme.Disruption is expected until at least midday.Get the latest updates from across Greater Manchester direct to your inbox with the free MEN newsletterYou can sign up very simply by following the instructions hereAvanti West Coast, Northern and Transport for Wales Southbound have all suspended services between Stockport and Wilmslow.There is a replacement bus service running on Northern due to a points failure at Cheadle Hulme.Southbound trains between Manchester and Crewe are being diverted via Styal.Northbound trains are running normally and trains

direct to your inboxA ‘vital’ local shop and community hub in Stalybridge are now to be retained under new plans by an affordable housing developer to regenerate the area.More than 400 people had signed a petition against previous proposals to knock down the shops on Ambleside Parade and replace them with houses.Ward councillors who opposed the original plans said loss of the shops – including Waz’s convenience store and the Big Local Hub – would be ‘another crucial blow to local people’.And in line with officers’ recommendations, members of the planning committee agreed to reject the application from Jigsaw Homes – formerly New Charter – at a meeting in June last year.Now Jigsaw has submitted new plans to redevelop the area of the Ridge

direct to your inbox The latest coronavirus rates for each local authority in England over the last week have been revealed. Areas of Kent are now seeing a surge in the number of positive cases, while each Greater Manchester borough is seeing a dramatic drop in figures.

Johnstone, Renfrewshire, will be offered results in just 45 minutes over the next week. The town is in a level-four restriction area and was chosen because of its worryingly high level of infection compared with other regions.

Curtis Pritchard has tested positive for coronavirus - forcing Celebs Go Dating to put filming on hold.The 24-year-old brother ofI’m A Celebrity...