Murderer of Black American George Floyd handed 22 years in prison
Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murder in the death of George Floyd, will serve 22 and a half years in prison, closing a chapter on a case that sparked global outrage and protests. Hennepin County District Judge Peter Cahill said the sentence was not based on...
Other than booze makers, perfume producers are also in the race for undersea historic yeasts
A few beverage-makers and scientists argue that using more diverse strains of yeast can also strongly influence the flavour and robustness of the finished product. In short, trying an unusual yeast could result in better beer, so many are turning to forgotten strains from the past. Scientists at Brewlab, a...
Brewers go undersea to hunt for long-forgotten yeast strains to add punch and power to their beers
As the diver gently eased himself through a hatch into the sunken hold, he could see the shipwreck’s treasure lying in wait for him. It had been down there for more than 100 years. But now some of it was about to be freed from its resting place. The explorer...
Muhammad Ali’s grandson signs up with Top Rank to anchor his boxing career
Muhammad Ali’s grandson, Nico Ali Walsh, is to make his professional boxing debut on August 14 in a four-round middleweight fight. The 20-year-old star, who is the son of Rasheda Ali Walsh, Ali’s daughter, has signed a multi-fight deal with Top Rank and his opponent has not yet been revealed....
