Saturday, October 31, 2020

El papa Francisco, la homosexualidad y la hipocresía de la Iglesia


By Guillermo Osorno from NYT en Español https://ift.tt/3mEHLyL
via IFTTT El papa Francisco, la homosexualidad y la hipocresía de la Iglesia La iglesia de Roma pierde terreno frente a la secularización, el ateísmo y el avance de otras religiones. Para sobrevivir y actualizarse necesita mostrar compasión. en Español New York Times October 30, 2020 at 06:00PM

Their First Try Backfired, but Giuliani and Allies Keep Aiming at Biden


By Kenneth P. Vogel, Jim Rutenberg and Maggie Haberman from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3oHkL41
via IFTTT Their First Try Backfired, but Giuliani and Allies Keep Aiming at Biden The former New York mayor’s dirt-digging effort on Hunter Biden in 2019 ended with President Trump’s impeachment. Now he is back with new associates. So far it is not going exactly as planned. U.S. New York Times October 30, 2020 at 06:00PM

Americans Surge to Polls: ‘I’m Going to Vote Like My Life Depends on It’


By Nick Corasaniti and Stephanie Saul from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2HIbet7
via IFTTT Americans Surge to Polls: ‘I’m Going to Vote Like My Life Depends on It’ Anxious but determined, Americans are pushing through challenges like the pandemic and long lines to cast their ballot. The country is on course to surpass 150 million votes for the first time. U.S. New York Times October 30, 2020 at 06:00PM

Vehicles flying Trump flags try to force a Biden-Harris campaign bus off a highway in Texas.


By David R. Montgomery and Maggie Haberman from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/35QAHIK
via IFTTT Vehicles flying Trump flags try to force a Biden-Harris campaign bus off a highway in Texas. Vehicles flying Trump flags tried to force a Biden-Harris campaign bus off a highway in Texas. Trump chuckled about it at a rally later that evening. U.S. New York Times October 30, 2020 at 06:00PM

How Are Americans Catching the Virus? Increasingly, ‘They Have No Idea’


By Sarah Mervosh and Lucy Tompkins from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3jIPeLp
via IFTTT How Are Americans Catching the Virus? Increasingly, ‘They Have No Idea’ New outbreaks used to be traced back to crowded factories and rowdy bars. But now, the virus is so widespread not even health officials are able to keep up. U.S. New York Times October 30, 2020 at 06:00PM

Republicans, Not Biden, Are About to Raise Your Taxes


By Joseph E. Stiglitz from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/3eboZfD
via IFTTT Republicans, Not Biden, Are About to Raise Your Taxes President Trump built in tax increases beginning in 2021, for nearly everyone but those at the very top. Opinion New York Times October 30, 2020 at 06:00PM

James Bond Actors Say Sean Connery ‘Defined an Era and a Style’


By Christina Morales from NYT Movies https://ift.tt/3oSwjBR
via IFTTT James Bond Actors Say Sean Connery ‘Defined an Era and a Style’ Other actors who have portrayed Agent 007 remembered Mr. Connery, who died at 90, for his charm, screen presence and golfing. Movies New York Times October 30, 2020 at 06:00PM

After Trump accuses doctors of profiteering, medical professionals push back.


By Jacey Fortin from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/34H0SSD
via IFTTT After Trump accuses doctors of profiteering, medical professionals push back. U.S. New York Times October 29, 2020 at 06:00PM

Kendrick Lamar’s Welcome Return, and 11 More New Songs


By Jon Pareles, Giovanni Russonello and Lindsay Zoladz from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/3edkVew
via IFTTT Kendrick Lamar’s Welcome Return, and 11 More New Songs Hear tracks by Tierra Whack, Gillian Welch, Xenia Rubinos and others. Arts New York Times October 29, 2020 at 06:00PM

NHS 'refuses' medical cannabis for children with epilepsy

Families foot the bill as the NHS "refuses" to prescribe medical cannabis for children with epilepsy.

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Nagorno-Karabakh conflict: Human cost of two nations fighting for 'Motherland'

The stories of families who have lost sons in the latest territorial war over Nagorno-Karabakh.

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Covid: What will the England lockdown achieve?

Lockdown is the measure nobody "wanted" but now many European countries have decided they "need".

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The Papers: PM's lockdown 'U-turn', and 'Goodbye Mr Bond'

Boris Johnson's decision to introduce a second nationwide lockdown in England dominates Sunday's papers.

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Your pictures on the theme of 'urban living'

A selection of pictures from our readers on the theme of "urban living".

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Salvaged Victorian signal box to become museum

It became redundant in 2016 along with others in the East Midlands.

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The Miraculous Love Kids: Street kids changing their lives with guitars

The Beach Boys' Brian Wilson is just one star who's recorded with a group of girls from Afghanistan.

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The wedding DJ who wants to stop migrant boats

A growing band of campaigners is trying to push the government to stop migrants crossing from France.

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How I talk to the victims of conspiracy theories

The BBC's specialist disinformation reporter explains how to help people who've fallen down the rabbit hole.

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How His House turns refugee lives into horror film

Director Remi Weekes says film explores "the horrors that we do as humans to other humans".

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Sunday's gossip: Inter willing to sell Eriksen

Inter open to offers for Eriksen, Jones fears loan move could be scuppered, Isco wants Everton move, plus more.

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Covid-19: Austria and Portugal announce restrictions

A number of European countries are enforcing new measures as cases continue to rise.

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Oleksandr Usyk beats Derek Chisora on points in stylish display

Oleksandr Usyk earns a unanimous points win over Derek Chisora at Wembley Arena to underline his credentials at heavyweight.

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Typhoon Goni: Philippines hit by year's most powerful storm

Torrential rain and "catastrophic violent winds" are expected on the main island of Luzon on Sunday.

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Friday, October 30, 2020

Travis Roy, Who Inspired Millions After a Hockey Tragedy, Dies at 45


By Azi Paybarah from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/3mzxsMr
via IFTTT Travis Roy, Who Inspired Millions After a Hockey Tragedy, Dies at 45 After an awkward fall 11 seconds into his first Boston University game left him a quadriplegic, he dedicated his life to advocacy for similarly disabled people. Sports New York Times October 29, 2020 at 06:00PM

The Friendships Trump Pulled Apart


By Nicholas Kristof from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/3oEgGOb
via IFTTT The Friendships Trump Pulled Apart His corrosiveness has caused friends to lose trust. Opinion New York Times October 29, 2020 at 06:00PM

Michael Skakel, Kennedy Cousin, Will Not Face 2nd Murder Trial


By Daniel E. Slotnik and Kristin Hussey from NYT New York https://ift.tt/3jGhSgb
via IFTTT Michael Skakel, Kennedy Cousin, Will Not Face 2nd Murder Trial The announcement came exactly 45 years to the day Martha Moxley was killed in Greenwich, her body discovered under a pine tree on her family’s estate. New York New York Times October 29, 2020 at 06:00PM

Late Night Is Too Nervous to Believe in Biden-Leading Polls


By Trish Bendix from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/3oDKHxu
via IFTTT Late Night Is Too Nervous to Believe in Biden-Leading Polls “It feels like we’re all Charlie Brown going to kick the football, but we know at the last second Lucy’s gonna give us coronavirus,” Stephen Colbert joked on Thursday. Arts New York Times October 29, 2020 at 06:00PM

Lies, Damned Lies and Trump Rallies


By Paul Krugman from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/3jzxBh6
via IFTTT Lies, Damned Lies and Trump Rallies Who you gonna believe, me or your own eyes? Opinion New York Times October 28, 2020 at 06:00PM

40 Dead, Now 40 Laid Off: Inside a Nursing Home in Crisis


By John Leland and Christopher Occhicone from NYT New York https://ift.tt/37Rubny
via IFTTT 40 Dead, Now 40 Laid Off: Inside a Nursing Home in Crisis They came to work when death counts were horrific and the risks enormous. Now they fear for their jobs. At one home, they agreed to speak out. New York New York Times October 28, 2020 at 06:00PM

Coronavirus: US sees record-high daily Covid numbers as election nears

Days before the presidential election, dozens of states are experiencing serious Covid-19 surges.

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Stockton food bank: 'Dealers don't swap drugs for a tin of beans'

Food bank organisers and users hit out at claims free school meal vouchers are used for drugs.

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Covid: When will it be over and we can do this again?

Christmas? Spring? A return to life as we knew it could be quite a long way off.

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'Millions face hardship' as government support ends

Renters and the self employed could be among those facing tough times this winter, charities warn.

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Growing up as a black child in post-war Germany

The racism and abuse suffered by thousands of children born to African-American fathers and white German mothers in post-war Germany.

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Bhangra brothers: We danced every day in lockdown

The brothers ran high-energy dance classes from their living room in Harrow every day during lockdown.

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Scared but socially distant in a Tokyo 'haunted house'

Could this zombie-inspired experience be for people who want to be frightened but be Covid-19 safe?

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Halloween: How the Boulet Brothers' Dragula blends drag and horror

Drag stars Boulet Brothers chat about dressing up at Halloween and their popular reality show Dragula.

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Covid: A town's intoxicating will to press on through the pandemic

In an ex-mining community hardship is nothing new, but a two-week lockdown presents new challenges.

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Climate change: You've got cheap data, how about cheap power too?

The iPhone transformed mobile phones in just 10 years. Could green energy see a similar revolution?

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Coronavirus: Slovakia holds national test but president calls for delay

Everyone in Slovakia over the age of 10 is to be tested for Covid - but the president is sceptical.

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Kanye West, Kim Kardashian and her dad: Should we make holograms of the dead?

The hip-hop artist gave his wife a hologram of her dead father. How did he do it - and is it ethical?

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Coronavirus: Is virtual reality tourism about to take off?

Tourism boards, hotels and destinations are turning to virtual reality to woo potential visitors.

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OFFICERS AMBUSHED: Two New Orleans cops shot at in French Quarter

10/30/20 5:30 PM October 30, 2020 at 11:30AM

The Papers: 'National lockdown looms' and Stiles tributes

Several of Saturday's papers lead with reports that nationwide restrictions will be introduced.

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Championship leaders Reading beaten at Coventry

Leaders Reading fall to their first Championship defeat of the season as Coventry pick up their first league win in seven attempts.

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Wilson beats Trump to clinch Championship League title

Kyren Wilson claims his first title on English soil after defeating world number one Judd Trump 3-1 in the final of the Championship League in Milton Keynes.

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Thursday, October 29, 2020

The Wine World’s Most Elite Circle Has a Sexual Harassment Problem


By Julia Moskin from NYT Food https://ift.tt/3oycoI9
via IFTTT The Wine World’s Most Elite Circle Has a Sexual Harassment Problem The Court of Master Sommeliers confers high honors, but many women candidates say they’ve paid a steep price. Food New York Times October 28, 2020 at 06:00PM

16 New Books to Watch for in November


By Joumana Khatib from NYT Books https://ift.tt/329Ft39
via IFTTT 16 New Books to Watch for in November Barack Obama’s memoir is landing. So is a biography of Adrienne Rich and buzzy fiction from Jo Nesbo, Nicole Krauss and Susie Yang. Books New York Times October 28, 2020 at 06:00PM

Jimmy Fallon: ‘Even Trump Supporters Are Turning Blue’


By Trish Bendix from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/35C9V6A
via IFTTT Jimmy Fallon: ‘Even Trump Supporters Are Turning Blue’ The “Tonight Show” host joined his late-night colleagues in chastising President Trump for stranding supporters in near-freezing temperatures after a Tuesday rally in Omaha. Arts New York Times October 28, 2020 at 06:00PM

In Azerbaijan, a String of Explosions, Screams and Then Blood


By Carlotta Gall from NYT World https://ift.tt/31OXCTm
via IFTTT In Azerbaijan, a String of Explosions, Screams and Then Blood Caught in an Armenian rocket attack, a New York Times reporting team captures the agony of an expanding, dirty war. World New York Times October 27, 2020 at 06:00PM

Cecilia Chiang, Who Brought Authentic Chinese Food to America, Dies at 100


By William Grimes from NYT Food https://ift.tt/3kE8B9Q
via IFTTT Cecilia Chiang, Who Brought Authentic Chinese Food to America, Dies at 100 With her famed Mandarin restaurant in San Francisco, she enticed diners with the dishes she grew up with, leaving the American chop suey and chow mein era far behind. Food New York Times October 27, 2020 at 06:00PM

Covid: Nottinghamshire moves into tier 3 restrictions

A 9pm curfew on buying alcohol in shops is one of the restrictions put in place in the county.

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Covid-19: Record traffic out of Paris as second French lockdown begins

Jams stretched more than 430 miles (700km) in total just hours before new measures came into force.

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New Zealand euthanasia: Assisted dying to be legal for terminally ill people

Early referendum results show 65.2% voted "yes" to enforcing a law allowing assisted dying.

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Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe: UK expresses 'grave concern' over fresh court proceedings

Iran's ambassador faces UK officials, after the British-Iranian is told she may be sent back to jail.

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Oil firm whistleblower trapped in Croatian holiday hell

A British lawyer exposed huge oil industry corruption - and now Monaco wants him extradited.

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Jeremy Corbyn suspension 'could cost Labour next election'

The boss of the powerful Unite union urges the party to reinstate its ex-leader or risk "chaos".

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Armenians on the front line in Nagorno-Karabakh

Armenian mothers fear for sons on the front line in Nagorno-Karabakh as both sides suffer heavy casualties.

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US Election 2020: Trump and Biden duel in critical state of Florida

Mr Biden's lead over the US president is narrower in must-win states, with Florida a key prize.

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Coronavirus hardship in Mexico, Nigeria and Bangladesh

Three people from around the world who lost their jobs during the pandemic explain how it has affected their lives.

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Guy Davies spots gap in film market for his first feature

How one independent film-maker spotted a gap in the movie market left by the coronavirus pandemic.

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Planning reforms aim to making building easier, but who wins?

Government proposals to introduce planning reforms have been met with a mixed reaction.

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Quiz of the week: Which Borat slogan did Kazakhstan embrace?

How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days?

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Carrie Hope Fletcher on how Cinderella went 'bad'

The singer, who will star in Andrew Lloyd Webber's new musical, reveals some of the show's secrets.

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Getting too many texts? Blame the election

Every election campaign uses more sophisticated tech, but the text message still cuts through.

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For Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google business is booming

Latest sales and profit figures from America's big tech companies exceed Wall Street expectations.

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Teenager dies after Wandsworth double stabbing

Two teenage boys were found with knife injuries following a fight in Wandsworth, south London.

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Scarlett Johansson marries Colin Jost in 'intimate' ceremony

The actor and fiancé Colin Jost announced their wedding through the US charity Meals on Wheels.

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The Papers: Labour in 'crisis' as Corbyn suspended

The papers cover the fallout from Jeremy Corbyn's suspension from Labour over an anti-Semitism report.

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Wednesday, October 28, 2020

Sharks Wash Up on Beaches, Stabbed by Swordfish


By Joshua Sokol from NYT Science https://ift.tt/35CKXnL
via IFTTT Sharks Wash Up on Beaches, Stabbed by Swordfish The discovery of impaled sharks on Mediterranean shores backs up old fishermen’s tales of the marine predators dueling with swordfish. Science New York Times October 26, 2020 at 06:00PM

When My President Sang ‘Amazing Grace’


By Thomas L. Friedman from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2TxtnMe
via IFTTT When My President Sang ‘Amazing Grace’ We’ve forgotten what it’s like to have a truth-teller and a healer in the White House. Opinion New York Times October 26, 2020 at 06:00PM

As Election Nears, Trump Makes a Final Push Against Climate Science


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via IFTTT As Election Nears, Trump Makes a Final Push Against Climate Science The administration is imposing new limits on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration that would undercut action against global warming. Climate New York Times October 26, 2020 at 06:00PM

US Election 2020: Trump slams lockdowns, Biden accuses him of insulting victims

The president says Mr Biden will cancel family gatherings, while the Democrat pledges to follow science.

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Hurricane Zeta Lashes Louisiana Coast in a Storm Season to Remember


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via IFTTT Hurricane Zeta Lashes Louisiana Coast in a Storm Season to Remember The storm, responsible for at least one death, was upgraded to a Category 2 hurricane before making landfall. U.S. New York Times October 27, 2020 at 06:00PM

Rhodes parasailing accident: Two British teenagers die and one injured

A boy, 15, was also injured when the rope holding their parachute snapped, the Greek coastguard says.

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"The bravest person I have ever met," Farage praises Trump at Arizona rally

"This is the single most resilient and bravest person I have ever met in my life," the Brexit Party founder says of the US president.

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'Anonymous' Trump administration critic identifies himself

Miles Taylor, a senior official at the Department of Homeland Security, wrote the excoriating op-ed in 2018.

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Labour anti-Semitism report due to be published

An inquiry looked at whether unlawful acts took place and how the party responded to complaints.

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Wales urged to scrap GCSE exams in favour of assessments

Qualifications Wales urges ministers to scrap written exams for GCSEs, but keep one exam per A-level.

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Covid: 1,700 employers planned redundancies in September

Redundancies on the rise again after August lull, according to BBC Freedom of Information Request

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Al-Qaeda still 'heavily embedded' within Taliban in Afghanistan, UN official warns

A senior UN official says the Taliban is still tied to al-Qaeda in Afghanistan, in spite of US deal.

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Music industry reports progress on diversity

The number of black, Asian and minority ethnic staff working in music has increased since 2016.

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Animal Crossing: 'My sister lives on in a video game'

Tending to her sister's virtual town in Animal Crossing helps Meredith Myers keep her memory alive and cope with her grief.

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End Sars protests: 'I felt I was going to die there'

Ephraim, a British-Nigerian activist at the heart of the End Sars protests in Lagos, talks about what he saw.

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Big House theatre group helping young care leavers

A theatre group is supporting young care leavers in the arts industry achieve their dreams.

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How do 'Blue Wall' voters rate the Tories one year on?

People in Great Grimsby and Redcar reflect on the government, one year after 2019's general election was called.

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Meet Che Lingo, the 'woke rapper' signed by Idris Elba

One of the south Londoner's songs became a soundtrack for Black Lives Matter protests this summer.

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CEO Secrets: The aviation workers starting new businesses

We hear from three people who have started their own companies during the downturn in aviation.

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Muttiah Muralitharan on the 'challenge' of his disputed biopic

A planned biopic of Sri Lanka bowler Muttiah Muralitharan has drawn protests but he insists it will air.

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WATCH: Joe Biden's brother Jim refuses to answer questions about family’s business dealings

10/28/20 6:16 PM October 28, 2020 at 12:16PM

Covid-19: Nearly 100,000 catching virus every day

A major analysis estimates the number of people infected with Covid-19 is doubling every nine days.

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The Papers: 'Change of strategy looms' as France locks down

The front pages say the UK is under pressure to go back into lockdown, while France faces new restrictions.

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Tuesday, October 27, 2020

The Science Behind Your Child’s Tantrums


By Ashley Abramson from NYT Parenting https://ift.tt/3lJDCsW
via IFTTT The Science Behind Your Child’s Tantrums And how to nip them in the bud before they start. Parenting New York Times October 14, 2020 at 07:00PM

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Dodgers win first their World Series title since 1988

10/27/20 8:43 PM October 27, 2020 at 02:43PM

Rapper Brian Trotter found dead in car after Florida highway crash

The driver, a friend of the victim, is charged with murder and illegal transport of human remains.

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Leaving care: ‘I made it to university, but then I fell through the cracks'

Young care leaver Kim Emenike made it to university against the odds - then social services forgot about her.

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Some Covid Survivors Have Antibodies That Attack the Body, not Virus


By Apoorva Mandavilli from NYT Health https://ift.tt/35BoCak
via IFTTT Some Covid Survivors Have Antibodies That Attack the Body, not Virus New research found ‘autoantibodies’ similar to those in lupus and rheumatoid arthritis patients. But patients may also benefit from treatments for those autoimmune diseases. Health New York Times October 26, 2020 at 06:00PM

How Trump Maneuvered His Way Out of Trouble in Chicago


By David Enrich, Russ Buettner, Mike McIntire and Susanne Craig from NYT Business https://ift.tt/3oFSUBx
via IFTTT How Trump Maneuvered His Way Out of Trouble in Chicago When his skyscraper proved a disappointment, Donald Trump defaulted on his loans, sued his bank, got much of the debt forgiven — and largely avoided paying taxes on it. Business New York Times October 26, 2020 at 06:00PM

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Night 2: Police report 1,000 looters ransacking businesses after deadly police shooting

10/27/20 6:05 PM October 27, 2020 at 12:05PM

Philadelphia rocked by fresh unrest after police shooting

Police reinforcements together with the National Guard are deployed for a second night of protests.

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Covid: Post-furlough unemployment 'hits young and ethnic minorities'

These groups were more likely to be made unemployed after being placed on furlough, a report suggests.

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Police in Scotland break up hundreds of parties

Data obtained by the BBC shows officers in Scotland responded to 3,000 call outs since late August.

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Mum, Dad, money and me

Many people find talking about money awkward, particularly with their parents - so how do their views differ?

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Danny and Dani Dyer launch new podcast to solve your problems

The father and daughter spoke to the BBC's Colin Paterson about their new podcast.

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Black History Month: ‘People are afraid to say the wrong thing’

Pioneering black women in the arts talk about diversity and their struggles to get to the top.

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How KSI earned more than his teachers by playing Fifa

The YouTuber built a multi million-pound business empire from his bedroom. Now he's pursuing music.

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Surviving a week in Afghanistan

One violent week in a long war. Here are some of those who died and those who survived.

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‘Shops refusing cash left me unable to buy basics’

The cash system is being threatened by some shops not accepting cash, says Consumer group Which?

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Fluffy animals gambling ad was irresponsible, says watchdog

The advertising watchdog bans an advert for Gala Spins as it was likely to "appeal to under-18s".

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Covid-19: Christmas guidance 'should be same across UK'

Measures must allow for "inevitable" travel between nations, the Lib Dems and Alliance Party say.

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US election: Biden hits new battleground, Trump blitzes Midwest

Joe Biden blasts Donald Trump as a conman, while the president promises "economic survival".

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Newspaper headlines: Second wave warning and 'tragedy in the Channel'

Warnings the second wave of Covid could be more deadly and the death of four migrants lead the papers.

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Covid-19: 'I'll be hosting my Christmas over Zoom'

Some families are already making plans and getting ready for a "digital Christmas" this year.

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Skin cancer: How do I check my moles for signs of melanoma?

Influencer Molly-Mae Hague, 21, is raising awareness about skin cancer among young people,.

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WATCH: Ex-Hunter Biden associate Tony Bobulinski joins Tucker Carlson Tonight live right now

10/27/20 5:00 PM October 27, 2020 at 11:00AM

Monday, October 26, 2020

Covid-19: Warrington moves into tier 3 restrictions

The Cheshire town is the latest area to be moved into the top tier of Covid-19 restrictions.

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US election 2020: Could postal voting upend the US election?

The huge number voting this way injects massive uncertainty into the White House race.

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Coronavirus: Disabled workers could 'face jobs crisis'

Firms are reportedly hiring fewer disabled applicants amid concerns about supporting them properly.

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Don't hold home firework displays, urge doctors

Plastic surgeons implore people to think twice about DIY back garden displays, to avoid injuries.

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Amy Coney Barrett confirmed to US Supreme Court

Donald Trump scores pre-election win as US Senate confirms Amy Coney Barrett as Supreme Court judge.

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Covid: Antibodies 'fall rapidly after infection'

This is likely to mean immunity levels decline and raises the risk of reinfection, researchers say.

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Victoria Derbyshire: 'I'll break the rule of six if it applies at Christmas'

The BBC presenter says she will break Covid rules so her family of seven can celebrate Christmas.

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Liverpool Mayor Joe Anderson's loss after brother's Covid death

Joe Anderson spoke to BBC Breakfast's Louise Minchin after his eldest brother's death in October.

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Covid has thrived on racial discrimination, says Baroness Doreen Lawrence

Labour's review says ethnic minorities are "over-exposed" and have worse healthcare than white people.

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Newspaper headlines: 'Red wall revolt' and Covid immunity warning

Demands from Tory MPs for a "road map" out of lockdown and a study on Covid immunity lead the papers.

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Beached: Can rescuers save this dolphin in time?

Hundreds of dolphins beach each year, but this US team has dramatically improved survival rates

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East London mural honours NHS workforce

A new mural in east London is four storeys high, created with more than 200 flowers.

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Nasa announcement: What is on the Moon?

Nasa has announced it's found an abundance of water on the Moon. But what else is up there?

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Covid: Melbourne's hard-won success after a marathon lockdown

After losing its initial grip on Covid, Australia is again being hailed as a global success story.

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The inventor inspired by wanting to keep his daughter safe

Kim Kyeong Yeon developed his virus-destroying machine after his child injured herself.

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Social media: Is it really biased against US Republicans?

Many conservative Americans believe Facebook and Twitter are biased against them, despite denials.

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The Lathums: From a sold-out tour to clowning around in a circus

The Lathums were meant to be supporting Paul Weller this year - instead they're playing in a circus.

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WATCH: Amy Coney Barrett sworn in as Supreme Court associate justice at White House ceremony

10/26/20 6:06 PM October 26, 2020 at 12:06PM

The Erasure of Mesut Özil


By Rory Smith and Tariq Panja from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2TqoV24
via IFTTT The Erasure of Mesut Özil A year ago, he was one of the Premier League’s highest-paid players. Now, after angering China and refusing a pay cut, he has simply vanished. Sports New York Times October 25, 2020 at 06:00PM

I Have Covid-19 Antibodies. Finally I Know How to Help.


By Margaret Renkl from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/37GbXp2
via IFTTT I Have Covid-19 Antibodies. Finally I Know How to Help. Nothing says Peak 2020 like donating antibodies while watching someone get married on your phone. Opinion New York Times October 25, 2020 at 06:00PM

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Senate confirms ACB as an associate justice on the nation's highest court solidifying conservative tilt

10/26/20 5:07 PM October 26, 2020 at 11:07AM

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WATCH LIVE: Senate voting to confirm Amy Coney Barrett to Supreme Court after testy nomination battle

10/26/20 4:51 PM October 26, 2020 at 10:51AM

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WATCH LIVE: Senate voting to confirm Amy Coney Barrett to Supreme Court after testy nomination battle

10/26/20 4:51 PM October 26, 2020 at 10:51AM

Sunday, October 25, 2020

Rays Stun the Dodgers With a Chaotic Walk-Off Win in Game 4


By James Wagner from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2FW60J6
via IFTTT Rays Stun the Dodgers With a Chaotic Walk-Off Win in Game 4 The Dodgers needed one more out to take a 3-1 lead in the Series, but they made two mistakes on a wild final play that gave the Rays a memorable Game 4 victory. Sports New York Times October 24, 2020 at 07:00PM

Why False Positives Merit Concern, Too


By Katherine J. Wu from NYT Health https://ift.tt/37CS8yP
via IFTTT Why False Positives Merit Concern, Too False negatives are not the only troublesome outcome of a faulty coronavirus test. Health New York Times October 24, 2020 at 07:00PM

‘S.N.L.’ Spoofs the Final Debate and Adele Sings (a Little)


By Dave Itzkoff from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/2TpRCfg
via IFTTT ‘S.N.L.’ Spoofs the Final Debate and Adele Sings (a Little) Alec Baldwin and Jim Carrey returned to their roles as Donald Trump and Joe Biden in a “Saturday Night Live” parody of Thursday’s face-off between the two candidates. Arts New York Times October 24, 2020 at 07:00PM

The Last Temptation of NeverTrump


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via IFTTT The Last Temptation of NeverTrump A voice in my head makes the case to re-elect the president. Opinion New York Times October 23, 2020 at 07:00PM

Tanker stowaways: ‘Hijacking’ ends after special forces storm ship

Seven stowaways, believed to be Nigerians seeking asylum, were handed over to Hampshire Police.

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With a little more than a week until Election Day, Trump and Biden make closing pitches on ‘60 Minutes.’


By Sydney Ember from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3ktBmWt
via IFTTT With a little more than a week until Election Day, Trump and Biden make closing pitches on ‘60 Minutes.’ Even before the “60 Minutes” interviews with the candidates aired, they attracted attention, in Mr. Biden’s case because of comments on the Supreme Court, and in Mr. Trump’s case because he walked out. U.S. New York Times October 24, 2020 at 07:00PM

Times Square Billboards With Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner Stir Skirmish


By Dana Rubinstein from NYT New York https://ift.tt/3kx3s3o
via IFTTT Times Square Billboards With Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner Stir Skirmish The couple’s lawyer threatens to sue over scathing billboards that were put up by an anti-Trump group, the Lincoln Project. New York New York Times October 24, 2020 at 07:00PM

Boris Johnson and Priti Patel 'should apologise for lawyer attacks'

More than 800 legal professionals accuse ministers of "hostility" which they say jeopardises safety.

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HMP Rye Hill prison officer 'failed to notice' dead sex offender

A prison officer was dismissed after failing to spot a man who had been "dead for some time".

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Trump Had One Last Story to Sell. The Wall Street Journal Wouldn’t Buy It.


By Ben Smith from NYT Business https://ift.tt/31H0P7L
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Olivier Awards: Messages of 'faith and hope' for theatre

Stars of the stage are positive about the future of theatre as the shadow of coronavirus looms large.

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Coronavirus: Local lockdowns 'stifling jobs recovery'

Job vacancies fail to return to pre-pandemic levels in many towns, according to new research.

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BHS collapse: 'I was in charge of millions, then I had nothing'

Four years on from BHS's collapse, has the audit industry, criticised for not spotting problems, changed?

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Coronavirus: How my mum became a conspiracy theory influencer

Sebastian’s mum has grown a big online following by spreading dangerous Covid conspiracy theories.

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US election: 'Help! Everyone around me disagrees with my politics'

Paul and Kayleah live in two different political bubbles, but they've found a place to vent online.

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Black and Welsh: The assumptions and questions people face

People share the assumptions and questions they face over their identity.

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Coronavirus doctor's diary: 'We blame Eat Out To Help Out for our tragedy'

Covid's second wave has hit one part of south Bradford badly, and residents have an idea where the problem began.

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Covid nurse: 'I thought I wasn't going to make it'

Devi Nurjandoa survived Covid but is now having to adjust to a new way of life.

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My Money: 'We haven't got Covid here yet'

Sian Williams from Indonesia takes us through her week during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Egypt sex attacks fuel 'feminist revolution'

Women and girls are fighting back against sexual harassment like never before.

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'Generation Covid' hit hard by the pandemic, research reveals

People aged 16-25 were more than twice as likely as older workers to have lost their job.

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France urges Arab nations to prevent boycotts over Macron's cartoons defence

President Macron's comments about "Islamist separatism" have angered some in the Muslim world.

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The Papers: 'Nine-minute tanker raid' and PM faces 'revolt'

Several of Monday's papers cover events off the south coast after a tanker was seized by stowaways.

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Saturday, October 24, 2020

The Shrinking of the American Mind


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Guitar Center is preparing for a possible bankruptcy filing.


By Lauren Hirsch from NYT Business https://ift.tt/2FUZ5Qz
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Samsung Group titan Lee Kun-hee dies aged 78

Mr Lee helped to grow his father's small trading business into a global industrial powerhouse.

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Black Lives Matter: New hidden slave trade sites in Wales revealed

Two new locations in Wales linked to the slave trade are now marked by high-tech history barcodes.

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She Used to Clean City Hall. Now, She Runs It.


By Andrew E. Kramer from NYT World https://ift.tt/2G0RHmM
via IFTTT She Used to Clean City Hall. Now, She Runs It. In Russia, elections are typically theatrical affairs with the winner and loser preordained. Sometimes, though, they go off script. World New York Times October 23, 2020 at 07:00PM

New York City billboards featuring Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner draw a threatening letter.


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How The Epoch Times Created a Giant Influence Machine


By Kevin Roose from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/35ySJPq
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R.I.P., G.O.P.


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King Kong Trump, Losing His Grip


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via IFTTT King Kong Trump, Losing His Grip A steaming mad president is running out of steam. Opinion New York Times October 23, 2020 at 07:00PM

If A.O.C. Is So Heavily Favored, Why Has Her Race Drawn $30 Million?


By Jeffery C. Mays from NYT New York https://ift.tt/31CWt1r
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The White Issue: Has Anna Wintour’s Diversity Push Come Too Late?


By Edmund Lee from NYT Business https://ift.tt/2G17gLe
via IFTTT The White Issue: Has Anna Wintour’s Diversity Push Come Too Late? Vogue’s September issue celebrated Black culture and contributors. But some employees say the magazine’s powerful editor fostered a workplace that sidelined women of color. Business New York Times October 23, 2020 at 07:00PM

The Radicalization of a Small American Town


By Brian Groh from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/34tcFnM
via IFTTT The Radicalization of a Small American Town The change has occurred so slowly that at times I hardly noticed it. Opinion New York Times October 22, 2020 at 07:00PM

Pete Buttigieg Dropped Out of the Presidential Race and Wrote a Best Seller


By Elisabeth Egan from NYT Books https://ift.tt/3oiEeYw
via IFTTT Pete Buttigieg Dropped Out of the Presidential Race and Wrote a Best Seller In “Trust,” the wunderkind politician underscores the importance of what he calls “overlapping circles of belonging.” Books New York Times October 21, 2020 at 07:00PM

Sacha Baron Cohen: This Time He’s Serious


By Maureen Dowd from NYT Style https://ift.tt/31e17m6
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Coronavirus: 14-day quarantine for Covid contacts could be reduced

It comes as a senior Conservative MP criticises leaders of NHS Test and Trace, urging 'decisive' change.

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France recalls Turkey envoy after Erdogan says Macron needs 'mental check'

France recalls its ambassador after President Erdogan suggests French leader needs "mental check".

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Brexit: Cost of everyday goods 'could rise' without a deal, hauliers warn

Freight industry body warns the lack of an agreement on tariffs could make things more expensive.

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Climate change: Technology no silver bullet, experts tell PM

Boris Johnson's techno-optimism ignores the need for big societal changes, experts warn.

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Covid: The 'impossible' businesses stuck in Tier 2 'zombie land'

The latest changes for Covid job support are not enough for some stuck in England's tier system.

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Coronavirus is here. What else should we be worried about?

Serious questions are being asked about the way the UK predicts - and prepares for - emergencies.

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My search for novelist Rumer Godden's famed French summer

Hugh Schofield looks for the truth behind Rumer Godden's The Greengage Summer in northern France.

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British-bred Royal Enfield speeding ahead in Asia

One of the world's oldest motorbike brands is expanding in Asia, the biggest market for two-wheelers.

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'Not just numbers': The women disappearing in Peru

Thousands of women go missing in Peru every year and many are never found.

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Friday, October 23, 2020

Schoolchildren Seem Unlikely to Fuel Coronavirus Surges, Scientists Say


By Apoorva Mandavilli from NYT Health https://ift.tt/31znwun
via IFTTT Schoolchildren Seem Unlikely to Fuel Coronavirus Surges, Scientists Say Researchers once feared that school reopenings might spread the virus through communities. But so far there is little evidence that it’s happening. Health New York Times October 21, 2020 at 07:00PM

Covid-19: South Yorkshire wakes up to tier 3 restrictions

Millions are now under England's tightest rules, as the first full day of Wales' "firebreak" lockdown begins.

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Covid: Stoke-on-Trent and Coventry move into tier 2

Households can no longer mix indoors including in pubs and restaurants.

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Coronavirus: US cases reach record high amid new wave of infections

Over 83,000 infections were reported on Friday, with death and hospitalisation numbers also rising.

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Why AI live fact-checked the 2020 US presidential debates

The software should be able to speed up the time in takes to separate truth from fiction.

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U.S. Navy T-6B aircraft crashes in Foley, Ala., killing at least 2 crew members on board

10/23/20 6:27 PM October 23, 2020 at 01:27PM

What happens when a Banksy appears?

Nottingham residents are excited about the arrival of a Banksy mural - but what will happen to it?

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Nagorno-Karabakh conflict: 'Execution' video prompts war crime probe

A video posted on social media appears to show the execution of two Armenian prisoners by troops from Azerbaijan.

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Shakespeare's Globe among venues to get slice of Culture Recovery Fund

The London venue is one of 35 venues to get millions of pounds from the Culture Recovery Fund.

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Rare green puppy 'Pistachio' born in Italy

The puppy was part of a five-dog litter born at a farm on the Mediterranean island of Sardinia.

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Marathon walk for 104-year-old inspired by Captain Tom

At 104, Ruth Saunders is walking a charity marathon after being inspired by Captain Sir Tom Moore.

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Mysterious 'Robin Hood' hackers donating stolen money

Experts and charities are puzzled by hackers who've started donating stolen money.

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New name for a Canadian town called Asbestos

Town residents pick Val-des-Sources to replace the moniker that paid homage to its mining history.

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Baby born in lorry cab meets staff who saved her life

Gemma Greensmith gave birth to daughter Raelyn in a lorry cab outside her Staffordshire home.

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Trump Family Ally Is Arrested on Cyberstalking Charge


By Nicole Hong and Jesse Drucker from NYT New York https://ift.tt/2HvktMJ
via IFTTT Trump Family Ally Is Arrested on Cyberstalking Charge Ken Kurson, a close friend of the president’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, was arrested in connection with incidents stemming from his divorce. New York New York Times October 22, 2020 at 07:00PM

Word of the Day: atavistic

By The Learning Network from NYT The Learning Network https://ift.tt/qT36R2w via IFTTT Word of the Day: atavistic This word has appeared ...