Scottish Government announces 16 deaths and 7,162 covid cases in last 24 hours

A second storm is set to hit the UK today just hours after a nine-year-old boy and a woman were killed in Storm Malik.

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorPrince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Archewell production company said they are continuing to press Spotify to make changes to address the “serious harms” presented by COVID misinformation on its platform.The erstwhile British royal couple have an exclusive multiyear podcast deal with Spotify, although to date they have released only one short holiday audio special.In a statement Sunday, Archewell said Harry and Meghan first reached out to Spotify in April 2021 to express “concerns” about “the all-too-real consequences of COVID-19 misinformation on its platform.” The statement did not call out Joe Rogan, but it was last April when the extremely popular podcaster drew widespread criticism after he suggested people don’t need to get COVID vaccines if they are young and healthy. “The Joe Rogan Experience” podcast is exclusively distributed by Spotify.

Kid Rock is hitting the road, but he’s being selective about exactly where he’s going.Just days after announcing his upcoming “Bad Reputation” tour, the artist took to his official Facebook account this week to reveal he won’t be performing at venues that require COVID-19 masks or vaccination.“There’s been a lot of talk about vaccine mandates and venues. People saying, ‘I’m not going to that venue because of the vaccine mandate’ and this, that and the other.

Viewers of The Masked Singer were left stunned when an announcement was made at the end of the latest show.

Omicron Covid is likely to have originated in mice, according to a new study.

Robin Roberts has been recovering from Covid after testing positive for the virus earlier in the month.MORE: Robin Roberts inundated with prayers following Covid latestThe Good Morning America star was off work for nearly two weeks but returned to the show on Wednesday, much to the delight of her fans.Since Wednesday, Robin has been co-hosting GMA from her basement at her country house in Connecticut.VIDEO: Robin Roberts gives a tour inside her country homeThe star has been isolating there with her partner Amber Laign and their rescue dog Lukas, while she makes a full recovery.MORE: When will Robin Roberts return to GMA? Worried fans saying the same thingMORE: Robin Roberts and Amber Laign's 'Lil Man' adoption story is so sweetHowever, on Friday, Robin revealed some exciting news concerning her future plans on GMA, revealing that she would be returning to New York on Monday so that she could come back to the studio.Alongside a picture of her sitting at home with Lukas while hosting GMA, Robin wrote: "Perks of doing @goodmorningamerica from the home studio…@lil_man_lukas & warm, fuzzy slippers!A post shared by Robin Roberts (@robinrobertsgma)Robin Roberts inside her Connecticut home while co-hosting GMA remotely "Great way to ease back into work after Covid. Thank you again for all the prayers and well wishes.MORE: Robin Roberts shares candid pool photo at country home as she marks new beginningsMORE: Robin Roberts soaks up the sun during unforgettable vacation with partner Amber"Returning to the studio on Monday.

Tributes have poured in for a 'beautiful' young mum who took her own life.

Their Salford home is full of joy and laughter, with their children keeping them rushed off their feet as they juggle careers back on the rise.

vandals caused the ride to stop 40 feet in the air. Scared children were seen crying in a video posted on Snapchat by a passenger after the Skyfari Aerial Tram at San Diego Zoo in California came to a sudden halt.Shocked staff at the zoo were left stumped when they weren’t able to get the ride, which usually takes around 20 minutes, moving again.The tram, which is made up of around 80 gondolas that take riders 40 feet in the air, completely shut down at around 2pm on Saturday, January 29.Youngsters stuck on the ride posted a short clip on Snapchat in which they were heard shouting “I’m scared, look how high we are”.Firefighters from the San Diego Fire Department were called to a “miscellaneous rescue” at 3:30pm to help rescue punters stuck on the tram.But they were stood down when staff finally got the tram moving again.The Fire Department said in a tweet: “Crews at the Zoo assisting patrons who were stuck on the Skyfari ride for about an hour.“Now unstuck and patrons safely exiting gondolas on their own.

Soak has unveiled details of a new album – check out their latest single, ‘Last July’ below.Soak, the alias of musician Bridie Monds-Watson, said ‘If I Never Know You Like This Again’ will be released on May 20 via Rough Trade Records.The follow up to 2019’s ‘Grim Town’, their third album was written during the pandemic with long-term collaborator Tommy McLaughlin and draws influences from bands including Broken Social Scene and Pavement, and also Radiohead’s acclaimed album ‘The Bends.’Listen to new single ‘Last July’ below:‘If I Never Know You Like This Again’ tracklist:1. ‘Purgatory’2. ‘Last July’3. ‘Bleach’4. ‘Get Well Soon’5. ‘Red-eye’6. ‘Guts’7. ‘Baby, You’re Full Of Shit’8. ‘Pretzel’9. ‘Neptune’10. ‘Swear Jar’Monds-Watson said the new album focuses on the idea of identity.

Everton are lining up transfers for Dele Alli and Ruben Loftus-Cheek as they prepare to welcome Frank Lampard as their new manager. The Chelsea legend looks set to land his second Premier League job nearly a year on from losing his last at the Blues.

If you're well enough in Covid self-isolation and are at a loose end thinking of things to do, then you could turn your hand to a DIY project you have been putting off.

The driver of a Vauxhall Vectra led police on a chase through estates in Bolton during the early hours, driving on footpaths in an attempt to escape.

Rockstar's long-awaited GTA 6 game may be nearing completion, according to insiders.The game has reportedly finished compiling songs for its in-game radio stations, which famously play a combination of hit tracks from the real world and some hilarious in-game satire. This has typically marked one of the last stages of development for previous Grand Theft Auto games.

Katy Perry believes in testing for COVID-19 so much she's turned it into a fashion statement.The singer, 37, decided to show her more than 151 million followers a set of COVID-19 test earrings that she was wearing ahead of her performance on Saturday Night Live.She also showed off the purple makeup around her left eye and a bit of the blue top she wore. Fashion choice:Katy Perry believes in testing for COVID-19 so much she's turned it into a fashion statementPerry flicked back her black hair in order to give her followers a peek at her jewelry before saying 'We're on SNL tonight,' and pulling in closer to her accessories to give the audience a closer look.

Slate advice podcast How to Do It signed ‘Coming Up Short’. A thirty-year-old heterosexual (don’t know if that is a determining factor) complained that after he got out of hospital after contracting COVID in July last year he suffered some erectile dysfunction, which got better with medical attention.Unfortunately, he was left with a lasting problem.“My penis has shrunk. Before I got sick, I was above average.

Dylan Dreyer is saying goodbye to Weekend Today.

Shawn Mendes has postponed the UK and European leg of his ‘Wonder’ world tour to 2023 due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.The Canadian pop star was supposed to hit the road in March for a run of shows in the UK and Europe. His UK dates would have seen him take in London (April 21), Birmingham (27), Glasgow (29), Sheffield (May 2) and Manchester (4).However, Mendes has now taken to social media to announce that these dates have been postponed until next year.“This was a really difficult decision to make, but unfortunately we have to reschedule the UK & EU tour from 2022 to 2023,” he said in his statement.

On Saturday, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health reported 73 new deaths from Covid-19, as well as 21,709 new positive cases.

Newcastle United will challenge Manchester United and Chelsea for the signature of Barcelona ace Ousmane Dembele, according to reports. Eddie Howe’s side have been flexing their new financial muscles, having already completed the signings of Kieran Trippier and Chris Wood.Lyon midfielder Bruno Guimaraes is also expected to follow the former Atletico Madrid and Burnley stars in a £33million deal which would make the Magpies the third highest spenders in the January transfer window.If the Brazilian's move to Tyneside is completed, it would mean only Juventus and Barcelona have spent more money than the Magpies over the course of the window.

Erika Jayne is probably feeling a whole lot better right now.