and we hear from the woman who made history, the first female winner of the grand national. i think it d take some time to properly sink in, but i got a better night s sleep last night than i did the night before, anyway. good afternoon and welcome to bbc news. it s a big step back to normality for much of the uk today, with the high street reopening in england and wales and some restrictions also relaxed in scotland and northern ireland. so, from today, non essential shops are open again in england, along with pubs and restaurants which can now serve customers outside. hairdressers, gyms, and swimming pools are also back in business. in wales, shops and some high street services are open, and the ban on travelling to and from england has ended. northern ireland s stay at home order is lifted, replaced by guidance to stay local . and in scotland, pupils in six council areas have returned to school full time. well, as many restrictions are eased, the prime minister is warni
In a major milestone for the mobile industry, Google Messages has announced that there are now over one billion monthly active users with RCS enabled. This modern texting standard has replaced outdated SMS and MMS protocols, offering users a more modern and secure messaging experience. With features such as typing indicators, read receipts, threaded replies, high-quality media sharing, improved group chats, and better privacy with end-to-end encryption, RCS has proven to be a much better messaging protocol.
To celebrate this achievement, Google Messages is introducing seven new ways for users to express themselves when communicating with other Android users. These fun and innovative features are designed to enhance the messaging experience and add a touch of creativity to conversations.
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The Pella Public Library will welcome local author Carol Van Klompenburg on Wednesday, Dec. 6 at 1:30 p.m. for a reading/performance of her recent book, "Creative Aging: 52 Ways to