The unexpected Netflix series which is racking perfect scores

Nov 21 2021

If you’re not sure about what your next Netflix binge will be, Riot’s ‘Arcane’ is racking up perfect scores all the way through.

IMDb gave it a 9.4 out of 10 score, Rotten Tomatoes a whopping 100% and Filmy Rating handed it a 94% score – and trust us, it’s well deserved. Netflix itself has rarely seen such universal scores for a series either.

League of Legends gamers are already going absolutely crazy about it as the 9 episode series takes place within the universe of the game. But fret not, you do not need to be an avid League gamer to figure out what’s going on.

Described as pure art by critics, the show is beautifully animated and builds up game characters into realistic personalities with deep and interesting backgrounds.

It’s officially out on the platform, having been released in sequences of 3 episodes. And the ending – lets just say the cliffhanger is explosive.

It could be a while before we get a second season, as this first release took a whopping six years to animate. But the second season has been confirmed due to audiences absolutely devouring this series.

So if you’re scrolling through Netflix with no idea what to watch – you might want to give Arcane a chance. You won’t be disappointed.

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WHO expresses concerns over COVID-19 Europe surge

Nov 21 2021

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has expressed immense worry about the resurgent spread of COVID-19 all across Europe.

As the entire continent battles a fresh wave of infections, regional director Dr Hans Kluge wanted that 500,000 more deaths could be recorded by march 2022 unless urgent action is taken. Speaking to BBC, Kluge said that an increase in mask wearing could be the first solution. This warning follows several nations reporting high infection rates and many reinstating nation or partial lockdowns.

Many factors could have contributed to the surge such as the winter season, insufficient vaccine coverage and the regional dominance of the Delta variant. Kluge called for an increased vaccine uptake and the implementation of basic health measures to help control the situation.

This follows protests sparking up in Austria after the country made vaccination mandatory by next February as well as introducing a nation wide lockdown for all. Slovakia and Czech Republic have also introduced fresh restrictions on those unvaccinated.

As for Malta, the vaccination rollout allowed Health authorities to not introduce any new restrictions. None were removed however, with active cases also rising. Focus was instead moved onto hospitalisation and deaths.

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12th edition of the President’s Solidarity Fun Run kicks off with a twist!

Thousands participate in the 12th edition of the President’s Solidarity Fun Run

Nov 21 2021

The 12th edition of the President’s Solidarity Fun Run kicked off today at 10am with a twist. This year’s fun run will take place in separate towns and cities all across Malta due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the health restrictions in place.

Despite this, the fun run still aims to help those in need, with President George Vella expressing his satisfaction in a social media post that thousands will be participating in the wonderful initiative.

‘My wife Miriam and I will be part of the people and other leaders of Malta in order to raise the necessary funds for the Malta Community Chest Fund Foundation and have a wonderful time together.

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1 out of 10 Maltese have diabetes despite not many knowing about it

One out of 10 Maltese have diabetes despite not many knowing about it

Nov 21 2021

One in every 10 adults in Malta suffer from diabetes, statistics from the Diabetes Centre show. The Centre’s head Professor Stefan Fava said that despite this, the majority of these people are not even aware of this problem.

Speaking to TVM after addressing a national conference against the disease, he said that if a person eats too many fatty foods and sweets without exercise, the person is placing their health at massive risk. He highlighted how healthy foods need to be more accessible even for those without financial means.

It is estimated that there are 40,000 persons in Malta with diabetes, with the doctor saying that the fact that we have 10% of persons suffering from it gives Malta one of the highest rates among the adult population.

One of the major causes of diabetes is obesity, with Prof Fava stressing that those reducing obesity are assisting in the fight against the condition. He said that the state needs to do its utmost to control such a problem as this costs the government millions of euros annually.

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