Seriously, It’s Time to Lean Into Monowheels
Call them fanciful, or a faceplant waiting to happen. But one-wheeled vehicles are how we’ll roll into the future….
Gadget Lab Podcast: One Wheel, Zero Buttons
This week, the hosts debate whether one wheel is better than two, and whether having a few buttons on a smartphone…
Retail sales fall sharply in December
A fifth straight month without growth adds to pressure on the Bank of England to cut interest rates. …
Flybe confirms it will get a tax and duty holiday
But the struggling airline says the debt with tax authorities is far lower than reported. …
Fake drugs: How bad is Africa’s counterfeit medicine problem?
Seven African countries are meeting in Togo to tackle the issue of fake drugs. …
Social media data needed for ‘harm’ research, say doctors
Understanding usage by children is key to studying potential harms and benefits, psychiatrists say. …
Collector pays UK-record £1m for rare coin
Only six Edward VIII sovereigns were made but it is not just its rarity that fascinates historians. …
Panama: Seven people found dead after suspected exorcism
Authorities in Panama’s Ngäbe-Buglé region believe an exorcism was performed on the victims. …
Mukesh Ambani: Asia’s richest man in $13bn ruling boost
India’s Supreme Court rejects telecom operator’s plea for relief on government levies. …
Australia fires: ‘Apocalypse’ comes to Kangaroo Island
Australia’s Kangaroo Island has been likened to Noah’s Ark – but its unique wildlife is under threat. …
China’s economic growth hits 30-year low
The world’s second largest economy has seen weak domestic demand amid a trade war with the US. …
Dad: Joe Burrow would be happy with Bengals
Joe Burrow’s father, who lives in Ohio, says his son would be happy to be drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals….
Ayia Napa false rape claim trial: Briton files appeal against conviction
Legal support group says the teenager did not get a fair trial and her rights have been breached. …
One-armed amateur aces hole on PGA Tour stop
Laurent Hurtubise, who was born with one arm, recorded a hole-in-one on the par-3 fourth hole at the PGA West Stadium…
Iran plane crash: Khamenei to lead Friday prayers for first time since 2012
The rare move by Iran’s supreme leader follows widespread protests over the downing of an airliner. …
Apple may have to abandon Lightning connector cable
European Parliament members want all tech giants to adopt a single universal charging method. …
Stroke consultant shortage ‘hurtling towards crisis’
Some 48% of hospitals in England, Wales and Northern Ireland do not have the staff they need, figures suggest. …
Climate change: Citizens’ jury prepares to tackle climate change
UK panel will tackle some of the dilemmas around global warming. …