Scientists create tool to explore billions of social media messages, potentially predict political and financial turmoil

For thousands of years, people looked into the night sky with their naked eyes — and told stories about the few visible stars. Then we invented telescopes. In 1840, the philosopher Thomas Carlyle claimed that “the history of the world is but the biography of great men.” Then we started posting on Twitter. Now scientists… Read More: Scientists create tool to explore billions of social media messages,… »

France’s Giroud joins AC Milan, thanks Chelsea for ‘special moments’

Milan did not specify the transfer fee or the length of the contract but British media reported that the club would pay around one million euros ($ 1.2 million) for the player, who is expected to sign a two-year deal. World Cup-winner Giroud scored 39 goals in 119 games in all competitions for Chelsea and… Read More: France’s Giroud joins AC Milan, thanks Chelsea for ‘special moments’ »

Will ‘pingdemic’ paralyse Britain? Bosses warn factories will shut and food could run out

The ‘pingdemic’ IS on course to paralyse England: Up to SIX MILLION people could be told to stay at home every week by end of July as cases grow 75% every seven days – as bosses say a fifth of their workers are ALREADY being notified by app Nissan in Sunderland was among businesses that… Read More: Will ‘pingdemic’ paralyse Britain? Bosses warn factories will shut and… »