Sunday 30 September 2018

US mid-terms: Hackers expose 'staggering' voter machine flaws

Security experts have reported a series of issues with widely-used voting equipment.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-45680490

Tesla: Shares fall after regulators launch Musk lawsuit

Investors take fright after the US financial regulator accuses Elon Musk of securities fraud.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-45679024

Facebook slated over phone ad push

The social network has been criticised for targeting ads using data people shared as a security check.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-45677514

BBC Music website offers dementia lifeline

BBC Music Memories aims to help with the provision of music therapy to patients with Alzheimer's.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-45664458

Google to be sued by Belgium for not blurring military sites

The search giant is facing legal action over its mapping of sensitive locations.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-45681213

San Diego port hit by ransomware attack

Admin systems and internal networks were knocked out by the intruding malware.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-45677511

Linus Torvalds: 'I'll never be cuddly but I can be more polite'

In an exclusive conversation with the BBC, the Linux founder opens up.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-45664640

TSB and HSBC resolve online glitches that locked customer accounts

TSB says its systems are almost back to normal, while HSBC says its computer glitches have been resolved.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-45676458

Fortnite Season 6 pets 'could expand game's audience'

Adding pets could broaden the player base of a game dominated by young males, says one expert.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-45666287

Amazon to open 'four-star' store in New York

The shops will only sell items that received good ratings from customers when they were bought online.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-45666282

Uber pays $148m over data breach cover-up

The 2016 breach involved hackers grabbing data on millions of Uber customers and drivers.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-45666280

PlayStation backs down in Fortnite cross-play row

Sony will begin to let PS4 gamers play against those using other consoles after pressure from fans.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-45653520

'Distracted boyfriend' advert ruled sexist

A Swedish company broke gender discrimination rules by using a popular meme in an advert.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-45653519

Limiting children's screen time linked to better cognition

Those who have less than two hours a day of recreational screen time do better in testing, a study suggests.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-45651725

Tablet computer 'kills child' in car crash in Spain

The accident, in Spain, caused the tablet to strike the three-year-old's head, police say.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-45653029

Aadhaar: India top court upholds world's largest biometric scheme

India's Supreme Court rules the world's largest biometric scheme is constitutional but limits its scope.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-44777787

Mobile phone charges 'unacceptable' says Ofcom

The regulator says it's had enough of operators who continue to charge people for phones they already own

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-45652259

Instagram founders Systrom and Krieger leaving Facebook-owned firm

The departure of Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger is the latest test for parent company Facebook.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-45635736

YouTube channel owner 'arrested over child sex abuse'

BuzzFeed claims to have a warrant suggesting the British national, 55, was arrested during a video shoot.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-45639446

Facebook moderator sues over 'beheading stress'

A contractor working on the social network says it does not do enough for traumatised staff.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-45639447

Should gammon slur be banned on Twitter?

Twitter asks its members to help shape new rules banning "dehumanising speech".

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-45633522

Tinder tests new feature for women in India

The dating platform is testing letting women take control of sending the first message to a match.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-45638946

Qualcomm claims Apple shared tech with Intel

Qualcomm's complaint is the latest clash between the two global technology giants.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-45643844

Labour conference: 'Nationalise the internet' call rejected

But Labour's Angela Eagle says tech giants should work for the "common good" and not just profit.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-45631787

3D-printed gun pioneer bailed after sex assault charge

Cody Wilson has been released from prison in Houston after being charged with the sexual assault of an under-age girl.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-45625275

Gamer with terminal cancer achieves 'Ultimate' goal

Chris Taylor who has bone cancer got to play Nintendo's Super Smash Bros. Ultimate game early following a social media campaign.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-trending-45626240

FOX NEWS: Dog in Virginia possibly 'clawed' its way out of plastic bag prior to rescue


Dog in Virginia possibly 'clawed' its way out of plastic bag prior to rescue



An animal rescue organization in Virginia Beach said an underweight puppy found this week likely clawed her way out of a plastic bag for survival.

via FOX NEWS http://foxnews.com/lifestyle/2018/09/29/dog-in-virginia-possibly-clawed-its-way-out-plastic-bag-prior-to-rescue.html

FOX NEWS: Canadian woman’s text to the wrong number brings a kind stranger to family wake


Canadian woman’s text to the wrong number brings a kind stranger to family wake



An accidental text to the wrong number brought a little levity to a difficult day for one Canadian family.

via FOX NEWS http://foxnews.com/lifestyle/2018/09/29/canadian-woman-s-text-to-wrong-number-brings-kind-stranger-to-family-wake.html

FOX NEWS: Man finds Mississippi governor's wedding ring in 'old couch' decades after it went missing, gov says


Man finds Mississippi governor's wedding ring in 'old couch' decades after it went missing, gov says



Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant on Friday said he’d gotten back his original wedding ring, decades after it first went missing, after someone found it “in an old couch.”

via FOX NEWS http://foxnews.com/lifestyle/2018/09/28/man-finds-mississippi-governors-wedding-ring-in-old-couch-decades-after-it-went-missing-gov-says.html

FOX NEWS: The Daily Spike: 'A tired, happy dog makes for a happy owner'


The Daily Spike: 'A tired, happy dog makes for a happy owner'



Spike's weekend adventure was in honor of one very special puppy-raiser.

via FOX NEWS http://foxnews.com/lifestyle/2018/09/28/daily-spike-tired-happy-dog-makes-for-happy-owner.html

FOX NEWS: Golden retriever puppy locked out of house rings doorbell to get back inside


Golden retriever puppy locked out of house rings doorbell to get back inside



There's a good boy at the door.

via FOX NEWS http://foxnews.com/lifestyle/2018/09/28/golden-retriever-puppy-locked-out-house-rings-doorbell-to-get-back-inside.html

FOX NEWS: Urban Outfitters selling 'Influencer' Halloween costume that's just leggings and a bra: 'The dumbest thing I've ever seen'


Urban Outfitters selling 'Influencer' Halloween costume that's just leggings and a bra: 'The dumbest thing I've ever seen'



Who says your Halloween costume has to be complicated?

via FOX NEWS http://foxnews.com/lifestyle/2018/09/28/urban-outfitters-selling-influencer-halloween-costume-thats-just-leggings-and-bra-dumbest-thing-ive-ever-seen.html

FOX NEWS: Student says Oxford University turned her away from graduation because of 'provocative' ankles


Student says Oxford University turned her away from graduation because of 'provocative' ankles



“Today I was refused entrance to my graduation ceremony because I was showing too much flesh."

via FOX NEWS http://foxnews.com/lifestyle/2018/09/28/student-says-oxford-university-turned-her-away-from-graduation-because-provocative-ankles.html

FOX NEWS: Instagram model Avital Cohen reveals eating disorder made her 'afraid to eat'


Instagram model Avital Cohen reveals eating disorder made her 'afraid to eat'



Instagram model Avital Cohen’s life may look picture perfect online, but offline, she struggled with how she saw her body.

via FOX NEWS http://foxnews.com/lifestyle/2018/09/28/instagram-model-avital-cohen-reveals-eating-disorder-made-her-afraid-to-eat.html

FOX NEWS: Visualizing your goal weight could help boost weight loss, study finds


Visualizing your goal weight could help boost weight loss, study finds



Ever vowed to lose weight but given up after a week because you’re just not motivated?

via FOX NEWS http://foxnews.com/lifestyle/2018/09/28/visualizing-your-goal-weight-could-help-boost-weight-loss-study-finds.html

Hit Men and Power: South Africa’s Leaders Are Killing One Another


By NORIMITSU ONISHI and SELAM GEBREKIDAN from NYT World https://www.nytimes.com/2018/09/30/world/africa/south-africa-anc-killings.html?partner=IFTTT

Across Senegal, the Beloved Baobab Tree Is the ‘Pride of the Neighborhood’


By DIONNE SEARCEY from NYT World https://www.nytimes.com/2018/09/30/world/africa/senegal-baobabs-climate-change.html?partner=IFTTT

Ohio State Rallies to Still the Roar at Penn State


By MARC TRACY from NYT Sports https://www.nytimes.com/2018/09/30/sports/ohio-state-penn-state.html?partner=IFTTT

College Football: Depleted Clemson Escapes an Upset Against Syracuse


By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Sports https://www.nytimes.com/2018/09/30/sports/college-football-scores.html?partner=IFTTT

This Week’s Wedding Announcements


By Unknown Author from NYT Fashion & Style https://www.nytimes.com/2018/09/30/fashion/weddings/this-weeks-wedding-announcements.html?partner=IFTTT

Stephanie Friedman, Stanley Gartshein


By Unknown Author from NYT Fashion & Style https://www.nytimes.com/2018/09/30/fashion/weddings/stephanie-friedman-stanley-gartshein.html?partner=IFTTT

Ruben Porras, Raul Sanchez


By Unknown Author from NYT Fashion & Style https://www.nytimes.com/2018/09/30/fashion/weddings/ruben-porras-raul-sanchez.html?partner=IFTTT

Roxanne Schwartz, Perri Silver


By Unknown Author from NYT Fashion & Style https://www.nytimes.com/2018/09/30/fashion/weddings/roxanne-schwartz-perri-silver.html?partner=IFTTT

Rachel Dempsey, Bryn Williams


By Unknown Author from NYT Fashion & Style https://www.nytimes.com/2018/09/30/fashion/weddings/rachel-dempsey-bryn-williams.html?partner=IFTTT

Norel Hassan, Timothy Knight


By Unknown Author from NYT Fashion & Style https://www.nytimes.com/2018/09/30/fashion/weddings/norel-hassan-timothy-knight.html?partner=IFTTT

Mazie Harris, John Carr


By Unknown Author from NYT Fashion & Style https://www.nytimes.com/2018/09/30/fashion/weddings/mazie-harris-john-carr.html?partner=IFTTT

Laura Eidlitz, Victor Adefuye


By Unknown Author from NYT Fashion & Style https://www.nytimes.com/2018/09/30/fashion/weddings/laura-eidlitz-victor-adefuye.html?partner=IFTTT

Katherine Whitman, Frank Broomell Jr.


By Unknown Author from NYT Fashion & Style https://www.nytimes.com/2018/09/30/fashion/weddings/katherine-whitman-frank-broomell-jr.html?partner=IFTTT

Julia Freling, ChiChi Madu


By Unknown Author from NYT Fashion & Style https://www.nytimes.com/2018/09/30/fashion/weddings/julia-freling-chichi-madu.html?partner=IFTTT

Jennifer Berry, Travis Jarae


By Unknown Author from NYT Fashion & Style https://www.nytimes.com/2018/09/30/fashion/weddings/jennifer-berry-travis-jarae.html?partner=IFTTT

Grace Chiou, Bradley Graw


By Unknown Author from NYT Fashion & Style https://www.nytimes.com/2018/09/30/fashion/weddings/grace-chiou-bradley-graw.html?partner=IFTTT

Carly Berg, Jeremy Koenig


By Unknown Author from NYT Fashion & Style https://www.nytimes.com/2018/09/30/fashion/weddings/carly-berg-jeremy-koenig.html?partner=IFTTT

Ashley Gitter, Jared Snyder


By Unknown Author from NYT Fashion & Style https://www.nytimes.com/2018/09/30/fashion/weddings/ashley-gitter-jared-snyder.html?partner=IFTTT

Andrew Lim, David Crawford


By Unknown Author from NYT Fashion & Style https://www.nytimes.com/2018/09/30/fashion/weddings/andrew-lim-david-crawford.html?partner=IFTTT

What’s on TV Sunday: ‘God Friended Me’ and ‘The Simpsons’


By SARA ARIDI from NYT Arts https://www.nytimes.com/2018/09/30/arts/television/whats-on-tv-sunday-god-friended-me-and-the-simpsons.html?partner=IFTTT

Elon Musk reaches deal over tweets about taking Tesla private

Elon Musk reaches a deal with US regulators over tweets he sent about taking Tesla private.

from BBC News - Business https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-45696150

Brexit: UK 'would forever regret' losing carmakers - minister

The business secretary says a no-deal Brexit could threaten the UK's status as a world-leading car maker.

from BBC News - Business https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-45693341

Has 'dieting' become a dirty word?

"Wellness", not dieting, is the new buzzword when it comes to losing weight, but is it the right approach?

from BBC News - Business https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-45652749

Brexit plan critics are playing politics, says Theresa May

The PM insists her approach is the only one that can deliver, while Boris Johnson calls it "deranged".

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-45696015

Indonesia earthquake: Huge surge in death toll

At least 832 people died in the earthquake and tsunami that hit Indonesia, emergency officials say.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-45697553

Russian spy poisoning: Woman 'identifies' suspect as Anatoliy Chepiga

A woman in the Russian village of Beryozovka tells the BBC she recognises the Salisbury suspect.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-45694123

Brett Kavanaugh: FBI contacts Deborah Ramirez for interview

Agents investigating the US Supreme Court nominee approach Deborah Ramirez for an interview.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-45695675

Desert Island Discs: Tom Daley felt 'inferior' over sexuality

The Olympic diver also reveals becoming a parent has made him care less about winning Olympic gold.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-45686255

Kanye West: Rapper changes his name to Ye

The rapper posted on Twitter: "The being formally [sic] known as Kanye West. I am YE."

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-45696124

Elon Musk reaches deal over tweets about taking Tesla private

Elon Musk reaches a deal with US regulators over tweets he sent about taking Tesla private.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-45696150

Trump on Kim Jong-un: 'We fell in love'

The US president told a rally that the North Korean leader had sent him "beautiful" letters.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-45696420

Three in five British adults say miracles are possible

A survey commissioned for BBC Local Radio also suggests 43% of UK adults have prayed for a miracle.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-45679730

Protesters throw paint at police in Barcelona

Several people were injured as those for and against Catalan independence clashed in the city.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-45696040

Ryder Cup: Europe lead United States 10-6 after day two at Le Golf National

Europe need 4½ points to win the Ryder Cup after opening up a 10-6 lead over the United States at Le Golf National on day two in France.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/golf/45692511

Cambridge University completes restoration of gatehouse

A faded gatehouse which dates back to the 16th Century is given a makeover.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cambridgeshire-45592093

The Papers: 'Boris vs May' and 'disgraceful' data breach

The papers focus on the Conservative Party's division and announcements, ahead of its conference.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-the-papers-45695990

Special words that don't exist in English (yet)

Some languages have words and phrases that English speakers never knew they needed.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-45685575

The rise of retro filmmaking and resurgence of Super 8

Super 8 enjoys a huge resurgence as filmmakers ditch digital in favour of the original film format.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-45655099

Why are Hong Kong domestic workers practising their dance moves?

Why a domestic worker in Hong Kong takes part in beauty contests

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/45685835

A wig changed my life and gave me confidence back

Most young men suffering hair loss chose to have transplants, some have a different solution.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-stoke-staffordshire-45664204

Has 'dieting' become a dirty word?

"Wellness", not dieting, is the new buzzword when it comes to losing weight, but is it the right approach?

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-45652749

Rudolf Nureyev: How the dance legend continues to inspire

The Russian ballet legend became a star in 1961 but a new film shows how his skill and legacy live on.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-45653429

India airports: Has PM Modi built more than others?

The Indian prime minister says he's built more airports than previous governments - has he?

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-45640646

Ty Hafan: Dad's group tackling tragedy and mountains together

The 100-strong support group hopes to help and inspire other dads whose children have life limiting conditions.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-45600952

Ryder Cup 2018: Where will the winning points come from? Singles draw & form

Where will the winning Ryder Cup points come from? Sunday singles draw, form guide and results from Europe v US at Le Golf National, Paris.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/golf/45676637

Man Utd: Decision to be made after West Ham defeat - Rio Ferdinand

Manchester United "have big decisions" to make about the future of manager Jose Mourinho, says former defender Rio Ferdinand.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45693515

Lewis Hamilton team orders? All you need to know about Russia

Mercedes new aero package shocks Ferrari, but all is not lost in Russia - there's a first corner, and some politics, to navigate.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/45693789

Daniel Sturridge: Has the Liverpool forward got his mojo back?

Daniel Sturridge was playing against Chester when England beat Sweden at the World Cup but the striker appears to have rediscovered his best form at Liverpool.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45695930

Chelsea 1-1 Liverpool: Sarri backs his team for Champions League spot

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri believes his side are "closer than I thought" to Liverpool after a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45610323

FOX NEWS: Polls open in landmark referendum on Macedonia's name


Polls open in landmark referendum on Macedonia's name



Macedonians were deciding Sunday on their country's future, voting in a referendum on whether to accept a landmark deal ending a decades-old dispute with neighboring Greece by changing their country's name to North Macedonia, paving the way to NATO membership.

via FOX NEWS http://foxnews.com/world/2018/09/30/polls-open-in-landmark-referendum-on-macedonias-name.html

FOX NEWS: Indonesia tsunami toll tops 400 amid search for survivors


Indonesia tsunami toll tops 400 amid search for survivors



Rescuers were scrambling Sunday to try to find trapped victims in collapsed buildings where voices could be heard screaming for help after a massive earthquake in Indonesia spawned a deadly tsunami two days ago that has left at least 400 dead.

via FOX NEWS http://foxnews.com/world/2018/09/29/indonesia-tsunami-toll-tops-400-amid-search-for-survivors.html

FOX NEWS: Japan election weighs controversy of US bases on Okinawa


Japan election weighs controversy of US bases on Okinawa



Okinawans headed to the polls Sunday to choose a governor in an election that many see hinging on how voters feel about the American military presence on the southwestern Japanese islands.

via FOX NEWS http://foxnews.com/world/2018/09/29/japan-election-weighs-controversy-us-bases-on-okinawa.html

FOX NEWS: 'United' or 'Nations'? Balance is UN's existential question


'United' or 'Nations'? Balance is UN's existential question



After the world's leaders spent thousands upon thousands of words on the subject this past week, the foreign minister of Papua New Guinea boiled it down to just six of them on Saturday.

via FOX NEWS http://foxnews.com/world/2018/09/29/united-or-nations-balance-is-uns-existential-question.html

FOX NEWS: Trump backs plan to maintain military presence in Syria


Trump backs plan to maintain military presence in Syria



President Trump shows support for plan to keep U.S. military in Syria until Iran leaves the country; Lt. Col. Daniel Davis reacts.

via FOX NEWS http://video.foxnews.com/v/5842213838001

FOX NEWS: A look at offensive comments by Brazil candidate Bolsonaro


A look at offensive comments by Brazil candidate Bolsonaro



Far right congressman Jair Bolsonaro is leading polls for Brazil's October presidential election, but he has attracted widespread criticism for his controversial views — and his often impolitic way of expressing them.

via FOX NEWS http://foxnews.com/world/2018/09/29/look-at-offensive-comments-by-brazil-candidate-bolsonaro.html

FOX NEWS: Syria FM: Victory over 'terrorism' is near, US must leave


Syria FM: Victory over 'terrorism' is near, US must leave



Declaring that victory over "terrorism" is almost at hand after more than seven years of civil war, Syria's foreign minister took to the world stage Saturday and demanded that "occupation" forces from the U.S., France and Turkey leave the country immediately.

via FOX NEWS http://foxnews.com/world/2018/09/29/syria-fm-victory-over-terrorism-is-near-us-must-leave.html

FOX NEWS: Thousands protest leading Brazil presidential candidate


Thousands protest leading Brazil presidential candidate



Thousands of Brazilians took to the streets Saturday in protest against the presidential front-runner, a far right congressman whose campaign has exposed and deepened divisions in Latin America's largest country.

via FOX NEWS http://foxnews.com/world/2018/09/29/thousands-protest-leading-brazil-presidential-candidate.html

FOX NEWS: North Korea says it won't denuclearize without trust in US


North Korea says it won't denuclearize without trust in US



Asia analyst Gordon Chang says North Korea speech at the UN shows no real progress; insight on 'America's News HQ.'

via FOX NEWS http://video.foxnews.com/v/5842185475001

FOX NEWS: N. Korea FM: Peace possible, but only if US ends hostility


N. Korea FM: Peace possible, but only if US ends hostility



Calling for more trust, North Korea's foreign minister urged the United States on Saturday to keep moving past what he called seven decades of entrenched hostility if Washington wants to restart stalled negotiations meant to rid Pyongyang of its nuclear bombs.

via FOX NEWS http://foxnews.com/world/2018/09/29/n-korea-fm-peace-possible-but-only-if-us-ends-hostility.html

'The Bible Serves as Our Anchor': Evangelical University Board Says Student Code of Conduct About Relationships Reinstated 

The Azuza Pacific University (APU) Board of Trustees has decided not to change the wording of the undergraduate code of conduct about LGBTQ relationships on campus, saying the action was never approved by the board. 

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Famed Life-Long Atheist Baptized at 85 Years Old: ‘This Took Too Long’

In response to the “gnawing pain in my heart and soul about the meaning of life,” Australia’s former governor-general, Bill Hayden, a life-long atheist, was recently baptized at the age of 85.

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Sex Abuse Scandal: Pope Seeks Prayers to Fight ‘Devil’

Pope Francis asked Saturday for daily prayers to protect the Catholic Church from what he says are “attacks by the devil,” in his latest response to the clerical sex abuse and cover-up scandal roiling his papacy.

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What Comes Next in Facebook’s Major Data Breach

For users, Facebook’s revelation of a data breach that gave attackers access to 50 million accounts raises an important question: What happens next?

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Chinese Government Destroys Christian Church, Bills Pastor for Demolition

Chinese authorities have passed on a bill to pastor Jin Mingri after the government demolished his Zion Church in Beijing, one of the largest unofficial congregations in the communist country.

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Saturday 29 September 2018

China shuts down 4,000 websites in purge on 'improper values'

It says it targeted "harmful" online content, spreading "improper values, vulgarity or obscenity".

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-45625278

Women harassed after seeking sperm donors online

One woman says a potential donor turned out to be married and had undergone a vasectomy.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tyne-45573053

Toyota says no-deal Brexit would stall production at Burnaston

Toyota UK tells the BBC a no-deal Brexit would temporarily halt production at the Burnaston plant near Derby.

from BBC News - Business https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-45676633

Facebook security breach: Up to 50m accounts attacked

Attackers exploited vulnerability in a feature known as "View As", the social media giant says.

from BBC News - Business https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-45686890

Bula! Fiji fights US bar's trademark on a national greeting

Fiji is fighting back after a US business trademarked a greeting that's central to Fijian culture.

from BBC News - Business https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-45675016

Tesla: Shares fall after regulators launch Musk lawsuit

Investors take fright after the US financial regulator accuses Elon Musk of securities fraud.

from BBC News - Business https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-45679024

Powerleague five-a-side football firm to close 13 sites

Powerleague unveils a rescue plan which involves closing pitches and the loss of 109 jobs.

from BBC News - Business https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-45682490

Millennium hotels boss Jennifer Fox leaves after three months

The chief executive of Millennium & Copthorne, Jennifer Fox, will receive a £1m pay-off.

from BBC News - Business https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-45676456

TSB and HSBC resolve online glitches that locked customer accounts

TSB says its systems are almost back to normal, while HSBC says its computer glitches have been resolved.

from BBC News - Business https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-45676458

Publisher buys Billy Bunter catalogue

Oxford company Rebellion now has the world's biggest collection of English language comic book properties.

from BBC News - Business https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-oxfordshire-45645553

Who is Elon Musk?

Meet the man who inspired Iron Man's alter ego Tony Stark.

from BBC News - Business https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-45645422

Cosworth in Northampton marks 60 years of powering champions

Mike Costin and Keith Duckworth wanted to "make a living messing around with racing engines".

from BBC News - Business https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-northamptonshire-45680364

High street crisis: Charting how we spend our money

As more retailers are running into trouble, BBC News asks if the way we spend our money has shifted.

from BBC News - Business https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-45601853

FOX NEWS: The Latest: Fate of beach festival-goers unknown since quake


The Latest: Fate of beach festival-goers unknown since quake



The Latest on a powerful earthquake and tsunami in Indonesia (all times local): 1 p.m. Indonesia's disaster agency says the fate of "tens to hundreds" of people involved in a beach festival is unknown after the area was struck by a tsunami.

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FOX NEWS: Malaysia's Anwar in multi-cornered race for Parliament seat


Malaysia's Anwar in multi-cornered race for Parliament seat



Malaysia's prime minister-in-waiting Anwar Ibrahim on Saturday kicked off his campaign for a by-election in coming weeks but faces a multi-cornered fight in his bid to return to active politics.

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FOX NEWS: Air Niugini revises report, says 1 passenger missing after crash-landing in Micronesia


Air Niugini revises report, says 1 passenger missing after crash-landing in Micronesia



A day after saying that all 47 passengers and crew members had safely evacuated after the crash-landing of one of its planes in Micronesia, officials with Air Niugini said Saturday that one passenger was missing.

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FOX NEWS: Indonesian quake and tsunami devastates coast, many victims


Indonesian quake and tsunami devastates coast, many victims



The powerful earthquake and tsunami that hit Indonesia's central Sulawesi has claimed many victims, a disaster official said Saturday, as rescuers raced to reach the region and an AP reporter saw numerous bodies in a hard-hit city.

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FOX NEWS: Brazil candidate says he will only accept results if he wins


Brazil candidate says he will only accept results if he wins



Brazil's far-right presidential candidate Jair Bolsonaro said Friday he would only accept the result of next month's election if he wins, suggesting that any victory by a rival would be through fraud.

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FOX NEWS: Amal Clooney: Pardon Reuters reporters jailed in Myanmar


Amal Clooney: Pardon Reuters reporters jailed in Myanmar



Human Rights attorney Amal Clooney, who is representing two journalists from Reuters news agency sentenced to hard labor after they uncovered a military massacre, urged Myanmar leader and Nobel Peace laureate Aung San Suu Kyi on Friday to immediately pardon the reporters and reverse a miscarriage of justice.

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FOX NEWS: Nikki Haley addresses protesters against Maduro


Nikki Haley addresses protesters against Maduro



United States Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley addresses protesters against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.

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FOX NEWS: German tourist killed in elephant trampling, officials say


German tourist killed in elephant trampling, officials say



A female German tourist visiting Zimbabwe was trampled to death by an elephant Wednesday while she was trying to take photos of the animal, park officials said.

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FOX NEWS: Russian Orthodox Church issues warning to Orthodoxy's leader


Russian Orthodox Church issues warning to Orthodoxy's leader



The Russian Orthodox Church warned Friday that it would sever ties with the leader of the worldwide Orthodox community if he grants autonomy to Ukraine's Orthodox Church.

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FOX NEWS: Mexico mob kills detective, injures 3 others in attack


Mexico mob kills detective, injures 3 others in attack



Authorities said Friday that a mob of about 100 people in the central Mexican state of Hidalgo doused a detective with gasoline and burned him to death.

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FOX NEWS: Hurts Donut offering ‘scary clown deliveries’ at some Texas locations


Hurts Donut offering ‘scary clown deliveries’ at some Texas locations



Looking to “scare the sh…shprinkles out of your friends?” Well, thanks to Hurts Donut, now’s your chance!

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