Both Trump and Biden want to take away the US law that protects platforms from being liable for what their users post.
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Wednesday, 30 September 2020
Coronavirus: Dorset festival artwork tribute to victims
In Memoriam has been created out of bed sheets and was installed on the beach at Sandbanks.
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The fight for women's prayer rights in Israel
How a group of Jewish feminists demanded the same prayer rights as Jewish men.
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'It's all on me': The struggle of being a mother during the pandemic
Three mothers talk about life in a pandemic, and the 'total chaos' of working from home with kids.
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Coronavirus: How Italy has fought back from virus disaster
Italy was the first country in Europe to be overwhelmed by the virus but is so far keeping it in check.
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Coronavirus: How to survive a pandemic as a young entrepreneur
'We've learnt to be agile': Emily, Keaton and Zoe share their tips
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Tokyo Stock Market Halts Trading, Citing Glitch
By BY BEN DOOLEY from NYT Business https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/30/business/tokyo-stock-market-glitch.html?partner=IFTTT
Twitter shuts down accounts from Iran that sought to disrupt debate dialogue.
By BY KATE CONGER from NYT U.S. https://www.nytimes.com/live/2020/09/30/us/presidential-debate/twitter-shuts-down-accounts-from-iran-that-sought-to-disrupt-debate-dialogue?partner=IFTTT
Top companies pledge to get virus tests, treatments and vaccines to the developing world.
By BY NICHOLAS KULISH AND MEGAN TWOHEY from NYT World https://www.nytimes.com/live/2020/09/30/world/covid-19-coronavirus/top-companies-pledge-to-get-virus-tests-treatments-and-vaccines-to-the-developing-world?partner=IFTTT
Trump’s Tax Avoidance Is a Tax on the Rest of Us
By BY BROOKE HARRINGTON from NYT Opinion https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/30/opinion/trump-taxes.html?partner=IFTTT
FOX NEWS: Chinese fishing fleets caught in Galapagos Islands violating Ecuadorian sovereignty
Chinese fishing fleets caught in Galapagos Islands violating Ecuadorian sovereignty
A new report shows Chinese fishing vessels illegally entered Ecuador’s waters around the Galapagos Islands multiple times this summer.
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Families of 12 Hong Kong activists captured at sea by China look for answers
The families of 12 activists captured by China in August demand their swift return.
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Denise Johnson: Posthumous solo album finally puts singer centre stage
Denise Johnson was almost ready to release her debut when she died unexpectedly in July.
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Can Mike Espy Make History, Again?
By BY CHARLES M. BLOW from NYT Opinion https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/30/opinion/mike-espy-election-2020.html?partner=IFTTT
Facebook will forbid ads that undermine the legitimacy of the coming election.
By BY MIKE ISAAC from NYT U.S. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/30/us/elections/facebook-will-forbid-ads-that-undermine-the-legitimacy-of-the-coming-election.html?partner=IFTTT
Trump Calls on Extremists to ‘Stand By’
By BY NICHOLAS KRISTOF from NYT Opinion https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/30/opinion/trump-election-debate.html?partner=IFTTT
Brad Parscale steps away from the Trump campaign entirely after episode involving law enforcement.
By BY MATT STEVENS AND MAGGIE HABERMAN from NYT U.S. https://www.nytimes.com/live/2020/09/30/us/presidential-debate/brad-parscale-trump-campaign?partner=IFTTT
N.B.A. Finals Live Updates: Game 1 Lakers vs. Heat
By BY SOPAN DEB AND MARC STEIN from NYT Sports https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/30/sports/basketball/lakers-heat-live-game-1.html?partner=IFTTT
Anyone Else Want to See Trump ‘Shut Up’?
By BY GAIL COLLINS from NYT Opinion https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/30/opinion/presidential-debate-trump.html?partner=IFTTT
Far-Right Group That Trades in Political Violence Gets a Boost
By BY NEIL MACFARQUHAR, ALAN FEUER, MIKE BAKER AND SHEERA FRENKEL from NYT U.S. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/30/us/proud-boys-trump.html?partner=IFTTT
Job loss fears as furlough lifeline starts to wind down
Firms face higher furlough costs from Thursday, as Labour warns millions of jobs hang in the balance.
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Newspaper headlines: PM warns rule breakers as dad shops without mask
Boris Johnson's statement about a "critical moment" in the pandemic dominates most front pages.
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'I worked a five hour shift and got paid nothing'
A 19-year-old woman begins a campaign to ban unpaid work trials after working a shift for no pay.
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Tuesday, 29 September 2020
Barrett told senators that Trump offered her the nomination much sooner than was previously known.
By BY NICHOLAS FANDOS from NYT U.S. https://www.nytimes.com/live/2020/09/29/us/presidential-debate-trump-biden/barrett-told-senators-that-trump-offered-her-the-nomination-much-sooner-than-was-previously-known?partner=IFTTT
FOX NEWS: Biden mocks Trump campaign with tweet touting 'earpiece and performance enhancers' ahead of debate
Biden mocks Trump campaign with tweet touting 'earpiece and performance enhancers' ahead of debate
Joe Biden had some fun at the expense of the Trump campaign after a lengthy exchange about proposed debate rules ahead of the first showdown between the Democratic nominee and President Trump.
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FOX NEWS: Pence slams Nevada Gov. Sisolak, says coronavirus efforts 'openly discriminate against people of faith'
Pence slams Nevada Gov. Sisolak, says coronavirus efforts 'openly discriminate against people of faith'
Vice President Mike Pence on Tuesday said Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak's coronavirus restrictions on churchs "openly discriminate against people of faith," and urged the Democratic governor to "reconsider."
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FOX NEWS: Cuomo says NYC deficit is 'Donald Trump's deficit,' state is not going to pay
Cuomo says NYC deficit is 'Donald Trump's deficit,' state is not going to pay
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday again blasted the federal government for failing to provide relief for state and local governments, saying New York City’s deficit is “Donald Trump’s deficit.”
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FOX NEWS: Jordan claims Trump 'paid what he owed' in response to NY Times report
Jordan claims Trump 'paid what he owed' in response to NY Times report
Top House Judiciary Republican joins Martha MacCallum to discuss president's strategy in first debate.
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FOX NEWS: National Guard prepares for protests ahead of Trump-Biden debate
National Guard prepares for protests ahead of Trump-Biden debate
Cleveland businesses board up in anticipation of demonstrations; Mike Tobin has the latest on 'The Story'
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FOX NEWS: Cleveland protestors march against Trump ahead of presidential debate
Cleveland protestors march against Trump ahead of presidential debate
The Ohio National Guard has a presence on the ground at the request of Gov. Mike DeWine.
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FOX NEWS: Byron York claims Democrats making 'structural' effort to remove Trump from office
Byron York claims Democrats making 'structural' effort to remove Trump from office
Democrats in Congress have relentlessly sought to remove President Trump from office almost from the day he was inaugurated, Washington Examiner chief political correspondent Byron York told “Your World” Tuesday.
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FOX NEWS: Senate advances stopgap funding measure to keep government open before election
Senate advances stopgap funding measure to keep government open before election
The U.S. Senate moved on Tuesday to avert a pre-election government shutdown by voting to advance a stopgap funding measure that would keep the government open through Dec. 11.
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FOX NEWS: Netanyahu says Trump’s critics ‘dead wrong’ on Middle East peace efforts
Netanyahu says Trump’s critics ‘dead wrong’ on Middle East peace efforts
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday that President Trump’s critics were “dead wrong,” in predicting that the Trump administration’s attempts to bring peace to the Middle East would fail -- after a series of landmark U.S.-brokered deals were signed this month.
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FOX NEWS: Buttigieg predicts 'deadly serious' issues will drive first debate
Buttigieg predicts 'deadly serious' issues will drive first debate
Former Democratic presidential candidate lays out expectations for Joe Biden on 'The Story'
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Two-fifths of plants at risk of extinction, says report
We are failing to harness the many benefits plants can provide, say scientists.
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Universal Credit: Plea not to axe £20 a week ‘lifeline’
The Joseph Rowntree Foundation calls on the chancellor to extend an increase to Universal Credit.
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Egg freezing 10-year limit should be scrapped, says ethics body
UK ethics body says it would give women worried about declining fertility more time and options.
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Coronavirus: NHS well stocked for ventilators this winter
The NHS now has access to 30,000 machines that can help people breathe if they are very ill with Covid-19.
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Black History Month: Postboxes painted to honour black Britons
Sir Lenny Henry is among a variety of figures to feature on the postboxes in Black History Month.
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Newspaper headlines: PM 'hasn't a clue' and 1m missed breast cancer scans
Many of Wednesday's papers reflect on Boris Johnson's confusion over Covid rules in the North East.
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Great Barrier Reef: Uncovering the secrets of Australia's deep waters
Scientists explain how the biggest deep-sea study of two marine parks led to exciting discoveries.
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Female Koran reciters 'part of Islamic legacy'
How female Muslim Koran reciters are making their voices heard.
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Hydrogen-powered train makes UK maiden journey
The Hydroflex made a 25-mile round-trip in Warwickshire, reaching speeds of up to 50 mph.
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from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-54350046
Coronavirus: What is the R number and why does it matter?
Experts keep discussing the value of R, but what is it and why does it matter?
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'The new Covid support for business is nuts'
Dejection over latest government help for business has left many small firms fearing for their futures.
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Russian cleaner sweeps to power in surprise village vote
'Flabbergasted' Marina Udgodskaya only entered the race as her boss needed someone else to stand.
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Monday, 28 September 2020
FOX NEWS: Sen. Ted Cruz: Supreme Court and 'One Vote Away' -- How a single seat on the high court can change history
Sen. Ted Cruz: Supreme Court and 'One Vote Away' -- How a single seat on the high court can change history
Republicans have, historically speaking, been absolutely terrible at judicial nominations.
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FOX NEWS: Malcolm and Jipping: Amy Coney Barrett's record – clues on what kind of Supreme Court justice she'd be
Malcolm and Jipping: Amy Coney Barrett's record – clues on what kind of Supreme Court justice she'd be
Who is Amy Coney Barrett, really, and what kind of justice she will be? Let’s stick to the facts.
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FOX NEWS: Newt Gingrich: Presidential debate – Which Biden will show up on stage with Trump?
Newt Gingrich: Presidential debate – Which Biden will show up on stage with Trump?
I have no idea which Joe Biden will show up for the debate. And I have no idea how President Donald Trump will respond to whichever Biden appears on stage.
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FOX NEWS: Liz Peek: Biden and the debate – this could shake up the race as former VP finally gets grilled
Liz Peek: Biden and the debate – this could shake up the race as former VP finally gets grilled
On Tuesday, Joe Biden will finally – finally – be forced to answer tough questions from a non-sycophant newsman.
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FOX NEWS: Timothy Head: Amy Coney Barrett – Supreme Court pick will bring this much-needed quality to the bench
Timothy Head: Amy Coney Barrett – Supreme Court pick will bring this much-needed quality to the bench
Judge Barrett is an extremely qualified candidate for the high court. She is also exactly the kind of justice of faith our country needs on the bench.
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Young people ‘give up dream job hope’ in pandemic
The coronavirus crisis has eroded young people's confidence in the future, says the Prince's Trust.
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from BBC News - Business https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-54329554
BTS to become multi-millionaires after label goes public
The South Korean K-pop group will become multi-millionaires after their label Big Hit goes public.
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from BBC News - Business https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-54334876
Coronavirus: Public spending rise could be lasting
The government must choose between more austerity and permanently higher spending, a think tank warns.
from BBC News - Business https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-54325554
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'I monitor my staff with software that takes screenshots'
Many have struggled to get to grips with working from home, but would surveillance technology help?
from BBC News - Business https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-54289152
from BBC News - Business https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-54289152
The woman who quit smoking and built a global hypnotherapy firm
Grace Smith used hypnosis to give up smoking, and it inspired her to take up the profession.
from BBC News - Business https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-54263488
from BBC News - Business https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-54263488
Sir David Attenborough gets quizzed by kids after plea to world leaders to save nature
His hope for the future of the planet lies in the hands of children, so what do they want to ask him?
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Coronavirus: NHS faces pandemic 'triple whammy' this winter
Health bosses warn about rising Covid-19 cases, a major backlog in treatment and reduced capacity.
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Coronavirus: Early pub closing 'putting shop workers at risk'
Staff in stores selling alcohol after 10pm may be exposed to violence and infection, a union warns.
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from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-54325772
The water-saving device wasting billions of litres every week
Low flush toilets often waste more water than they save due to poor engineering and confusing buttons.
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Newspaper headlines: 'Tory rebels' virus revolt' amid 'deadly chaos'
Many of Tuesday's papers lead on pressure on ministers to give MPs a say over Covid-19 restrictions.
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TikTok ban: How did TikTok stay online in the US?
Sophia Smith-Galer explains why President Trump shifted his position on banning new downloads of the app
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Dublin Lord Mayor: Hazel Chu and her Chinese heritage
The city's first Lord Mayor of Chinese heritage reveals the racism she and her family have faced.
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from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-54295594
From tea fields to university in Sri Lanka
Theresa is one of the first women from her community of tea pickers in Sri Lanka to go to university.
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Scientists create a microscopic robot that ‘walks’
The scientists behind a microscopic "walking" robot hope their tech could one day be used against cancer.
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The cat who hitched a lift on a worldwide tour
Former Scottish rugby player Dean Nicholson met a lifelong friend as he cycled around the world.
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from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-54329606
Ai Weiwei: 'Too late' to curb China's global influence
The Chinese artist and dissident says the West should have worried about China decades ago.
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Life: Doctor Foster spin-off explores 'loneliness in big cities'
BBC One drama Life follows residents of Manchester whose lives intertwine unexpectedly.
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'If you steal music, you aren't a real music fan'
The music industry is trying to clampdown on the latest form of music piracy known as stream-ripping.
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Sunday, 27 September 2020
TikTok: US judge halts app store ban
District Judge Carl Nichols has issued a temporary injunction preventing a ban on TikTok downloads.
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from BBC News - Business https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-54316992
Lib Dems: Ed Davey promises 'to be the voice of carers'
Ed Davey will draw on his experience as a carer in his first leader's speech at party conference.
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Darnold Throws Three Interceptions in Blowout Loss
By BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Sports https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/27/sports/darnold-throws-three-interceptions-in-blowout-loss.html?partner=IFTTT
What We Learned From Week 3 of the N.F.L. Season
By BY BENJAMIN HOFFMAN from NYT Sports https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/27/sports/football/week-3-nfl-results.html?partner=IFTTT
Play It as It Lays
By BY DEB AMLEN from NYT Crosswords & Games https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/27/crosswords/daily-puzzle-2020-09-28.html?partner=IFTTT
Donald Trump 'paid $750 in federal income taxes in 2016' - New York Times
The New York Times says the president paid no income tax at all in 10 of the last 15 years.
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Coronavirus: Up to £10,000 fine for failure to self-isolate in England
New rules mean anyone in England who tests positive for coronavirus has a legal duty to self isolate.
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Covid lockdown: Two thirds of Wales' population affected
Three more counties have rules imposed, with nearly two million people now affected.
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Coronavirus: 'Forced to work' as medics fighting Covid
Almost 200 health workers have died of Covid-19 in Venezuela since the pandemic began in March.
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Movers 'more likely to buy than first-time buyers'
The coronavirus crisis is changing the dynamic in the UK housing market, researchers suggest.
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Local food heroes: Tesco teams up with Olio
Supermarket chain Tesco has teamed up with the food-sharing app Olio in a bid to reduce food waste.
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Coronavirus tales from Tom's Bench on Clapham Common
Jim Grover's pictures of people he met on Clapham Common who talked about their altered lives.
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Covid: Dementia patient's wife describes 'torture' of lack of visits
A woman describes her pain at not being able to see her husband regularly at his care home.
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Orkney island of Westray claims to have UK's longest golf hole
The monster 738-yard hole on the Orkney island of Westray is one of the longest in the world.
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Voicemail from prison: How a mum and daughter rebuilt their relationship
A voicemail app makes it easier to speak to family members in prison, as one young woman found when her mum was jailed.
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The woman who quit smoking and built a hypnotherapy firm
Grace Smith used hypnosis to give up smoking, and it inspired her to take up the profession.
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Test and Trace: 'I spoke to one person in four months'
People who worked for England's NHS Test and Trace tell of technical problems, confusion and wasted resources.
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High Street hopefuls: The people opening new shops
The entrepreneurs opening High Street businesses during Covid when others have closed or gone digital.
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Meng Wanzhou: The PowerPoint that sparked an international row
The top Huawei executive's closely watched extradition case returns to court on Monday.
from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-54270739
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MOTD2 analysis: 'Ridiculous' handball rule has 'got to change'
Jermaine Jenas and Darren Fletcher discuss the handball rule which resulted in two controversial goals for Newcastle United and Everton.
from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/football/54320238
from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/football/54320238
Covid symptoms: What are they and how do I protect myself?
A new cough, fever and change in smell or taste are the key symptoms that mean you may have coronavirus.
from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-51048366
from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-51048366
Covid: Seven ways the job market has changed for young people
The coronavirus pandemic has transformed the working lives of the under-25s.
from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/explainers-54005156
from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/explainers-54005156
Strictly Come Dancing: How do you film during a pandemic?
The BBC has revealed how it will protect celebrities, dancers and crew working on the show.
from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/explainers-54271411
from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/explainers-54271411
Saturday, 26 September 2020
FOX NEWS: Coming Up on 'Fox News Sunday': September 27
Coming Up on 'Fox News Sunday': September 27
President Trump selects his Supreme Court nominee days before the first 2020 presidential debate.
via FOX NEWS http://video.foxnews.com/v/6194876982001
FOX NEWS: Amy Coney Barrett is a 'female Scalia': Rep. Mike Johnson
Amy Coney Barrett is a 'female Scalia': Rep. Mike Johnson
Rep. Mike Johnson, R-La., argues that Judge Amy Coney Barrett is one of the 'most qualified' justices ever put forward.
via FOX NEWS http://video.foxnews.com/v/6194877496001
FOX NEWS: RNC launches $10M campaign to promote Judge Amy Coney Barrett ahead of Supreme Court confirmation process
RNC launches $10M campaign to promote Judge Amy Coney Barrett ahead of Supreme Court confirmation process
The Republican National Committee launched a $10 million campaign to promote President Trump’s Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett to “hold Democrats accountable” for what the GOP called their “hypocrisy” on the nomination process to the high court.
via FOX NEWS https://foxnews.com/politics/rnc-launches-10m-promote-judge-amy-coney-barrett-ahead-of-supreme-court-confirmation-process
FOX NEWS: Democrats will ‘stop at nothing’ to block Amy Coney Barrett’s confirmation: Sen. Steve Daines
Democrats will ‘stop at nothing’ to block Amy Coney Barrett’s confirmation: Sen. Steve Daines
Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., says he can’t imagine why Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s faith should be ‘controversial.’
via FOX NEWS http://video.foxnews.com/v/6194872850001
FOX NEWS: Could Democrats still stop the confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett?
Could Democrats still stop the confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett?
President Trump is set to announce Saturday who he will nominate to fill the recently vacated seat on the Supreme Court after the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
via FOX NEWS https://foxnews.com/politics/trump-supreme-court-nominee-democrats-stop-confirmation
FOX NEWS: Amy Coney Barrett will bring 'civility' to Supreme Court: Ex-law clerk
Amy Coney Barrett will bring 'civility' to Supreme Court: Ex-law clerk
Judge Amy Coney Barrett's former law clerk John Adams argues that she holds an 'unrivaled sense of humanity.'
via FOX NEWS http://video.foxnews.com/v/6194871578001
Brexit trade talks: Deal can and must be made, says CBI boss
The head of the Confederation of British Industry urges a "spirit of compromise" as trade talks resume.
from BBC News - Business https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-54312985
from BBC News - Business https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-54312985
My Money: 'Hollie thinks she spent less than me'
Jay and Hollie from Liverpool take us through their week's spending.
from BBC News - Business https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-54250155
from BBC News - Business https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-54250155
Coronavirus: Cardiff and Swansea get ready for lockdown
By Sunday evening, 1.5 million people - almost half of Wales' population - will be locked down.
from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-54310400
from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-54310400
Brexit trade talks: Deal can and must be made, says CBI boss
The head of the Confederation of British Industry urges a "spirit of compromise" as trade talks resume.
from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-54312985
from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-54312985
California wildfires: The inmates training to be firefighters
Brandon Smith is a former inmate firefighter and now helps former prisoners find jobs in the fire service.
from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-54302557
from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-54302557
Six the musical: From a bedroom to Broadway (almost)
The musical Six was pulled just hours before its New York debut because of Covid-19.
from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-54204162
from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-54204162
Coronavirus: ‘I used to film weddings but now I film funerals’
Ian Wilkinson has filmed more than 100 services since April.
from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leicestershire-54292982
from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leicestershire-54292982
Female street artists: 'People assume I’m not the artist'
Rosie is passionate about brightening our cities but she says she's faced sexist views on the streets.
from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-54302556
from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-54302556
Photography award winners show the fragility and beauty of mangrove forests
The Mangrove Photography Award winners show the beauty and fragility of the unique ecosystems.
from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/in-pictures-54241533
from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/in-pictures-54241533
University entrance: The ‘taboo’ about who doesn’t go
How have white working-class boys been so left behind in getting university places?
from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-54278727
from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-54278727
Amy Coney Barrett: Who is Trump's Supreme Court pick?
A favourite of social conservatives, Judge Barrett would swing the highest US court further right.
from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/election-us-2020-54303848
from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/election-us-2020-54303848
University students: Tips and tricks to help you cope in a pandemic
From embracing awkward Zoom chats to persevering with annoying flatmates, experts give some advice.
from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-54294707
from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-54294707
Idles: 'We'd love to do a zorb gig'
The Bristol punks talk "mental" live shows, class warfare and "violent-toned" new music.
from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-53989276
from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-53989276
Civil service shake-up: Rewiring the government machine or blowing a fuse?
Can Dominic Cummings succeed in shaking up the way civil servants deliver on the PM's promises?
from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-54299048
from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-54299048
US election 2020: Fact-checking Trump on coronavirus
The president is under scrutiny for his response to the coronavirus pandemic.
from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/election-us-2020-54248080
from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/election-us-2020-54248080
Italian family fosters Gambian migrant: 'The son we never had'
When Gambian orphan Muhammed Sanneh arrived in Sicily aged 16, his life took an unexpected turn.
from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-54275288
from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-54275288
My Money: 'Hollie thinks she spent less than me'
Jay and Hollie from Liverpool take us through their week's spending.
from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-54250155
from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-54250155
Friday, 25 September 2020
Justice Dept. Documents Highlight Criticisms of Mueller Inquiry
By BY KATIE BENNER AND ADAM GOLDMAN from NYT U.S. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/25/us/politics/flynn-justice-department-fbi.html?partner=IFTTT
FOX NEWS: Tropical Storm Beta’s remnants still drenching the US
Tropical Storm Beta’s remnants still drenching the US
Heavy rain from what was once Tropical Storm Beta is still drenching parts of the Southeast Friday.
via FOX NEWS https://foxnews.com/weather/tropical-storm-beta-us-weather-forecast
Coronavirus: Shoppers lost £100m in vouchers expiring in lockdown - Which?
A quarter of people had vouchers that expired when shops were shut, a survey by Which? suggests.
from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-54304491
from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-54304491
Coronavirus: Dawn sea swims help with lockdown mental health
More than 100 people are taking part in weekly sea swims at dawn after seeing a social media post.
from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-54243762
from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-54243762
Week in pictures: 19 - 25 September 2020
A selection of remarkable images taken around the world this week.
from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/in-pictures-54280575
from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/in-pictures-54280575
'Maskne': How to fight face mask breakouts
They're a part of everyday life, so how can you wear a face mask and have clear skin too?
from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-54281634
from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-54281634
The fight for women's prayer rights in Israel
How a group of Jewish feminists demanded the same prayer rights as Jewish men.
from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/stories-54248953
from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/stories-54248953
Switzerland gets ready to vote on ending free movement with EU
Switzerland isn't in the EU, but it does enjoy access to free trade - on condition of it also having free movement.
from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-54269138
from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-54269138
What's in Boris Johnson's climate in tray?
The PM promises he won't be caught "lagging" on green polices.
from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-54296828
from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-54296828
Covid-19: What do scientists think of the PM's plan?
The new coronavirus restrictions have been met with mixed reviews.
from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-54267837
from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-54267837
Barga: How Italy's most Scottish town coped without its annual 'invasion'
The population of Barga in Tuscany is usually swelled by visits from Scottish Italians every summer.
from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-south-scotland-54233889
from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-south-scotland-54233889
Thomas Cook staff: Redundant twice in a year
A year on from the firm’s collapse, many staff are still out of work while others have set up businesses.
from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-54300214
from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-54300214
The day Brexit hit boiling point
Former MPs and ministers tell the story of 25 September 2019 - one of Parliament's most dramatic days.
from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-54284635
from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-54284635
Coronavirus
By Unknown Author from NYT World https://static01.nyt.com/slideshow/2020/09/25/world/coronavirus.html?partner=IFTTT
Here’s What 4 of Our Reporters Are Watching as Voting Begins to Unfold
By BY THE NEW YORK TIMES from NYT U.S. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/25/us/politics/trump-biden-election-issues.html?partner=IFTTT
Portland Prepares for Violent Showdowns, Proud Boys and Tear Gas
By BY MIKE BAKER AND NICHOLAS BOGEL-BURROUGHS from NYT U.S. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/25/us/portland-proud-boys-antifa-protests.html?partner=IFTTT
A new Fox News poll shows Biden leading Trump in Nevada, Ohio and Pennsylvania.
By BY LAUREN WOLFE from NYT U.S. https://www.nytimes.com/live/2020/09/25/us/trump-vs-biden-election/a-new-fox-news-poll-shows-biden-leading-trump-in-nevada-ohio-and-pennsylvania?partner=IFTTT
FOX NEWS: NYC outdoor dining will be 'permanent and year-round,' de Blasio says
NYC outdoor dining will be 'permanent and year-round,' de Blasio says
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Friday that the city’s Open Restaurants Program would become permanent.
via FOX NEWS https://foxnews.com/food-drink/nyc-outdoor-dining-permanent-de-blasio
FOX NEWS: McDonald's offering 'rare' Travis Scott action figures as part of 'Cactus Jack Sweepstakes'
McDonald's offering 'rare' Travis Scott action figures as part of 'Cactus Jack Sweepstakes'
Man, McDonald’s really went all-in on this Travis Scott promotion, huh?
via FOX NEWS https://foxnews.com/food-drink/mcdonalds-rare-travis-scott-action-figures-sweepstakes
Coronavirus: Shoppers lost £100m in vouchers expiring in lockdown - Which?
A quarter of people had vouchers that expired when shops were shut, a survey by Which? suggests.
from BBC News - Business https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-54304491
from BBC News - Business https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-54304491
Coronavirus: Children behind rising demand for tests in England
Three times as many children under nine were tested in early September as in the previous two weeks.
from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-54296567
from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-54296567
Lockdown learning 'gulf' sparks call to treble pupil premium
Academy leader Steve Chalke says the government must act before poor children suffer "irrevocable damage".
from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-54279031
from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-54279031
Covid-19: Fewer than 0.1% fined for no masks on trains
Police said enforcement in the form of fixed penalty notices was only used as a "last resort".
from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-54295612
from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-54295612
Thursday, 24 September 2020
The German medical students who want to learn about abortion
Lack of training is restricting access to abortion in Germany, but students are trying to change that.
from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/stories-53989951
from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/stories-53989951
Breonna Taylor: Why it's hard to charge US police over shootings
There are reasons why it's rare that excessive use of police force leads to a trial. Here they are.
from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-54285557
from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-54285557
'One day everyone will use China's digital currency'
China plans a digital version of its currency, which some say could become a big global payment system.
from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-54261382
from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-54261382
A bonanza of polls, but winding up at the same place.
By Unknown Author from NYT The Upshot https://www.nytimes.com/live/2020/presidential-polls-trump-biden/a-bonanza-of-polls-but-winding-up-at-the-same-place?partner=IFTTT
Trump Administration To Announce Plan to Open Tongass Forest to Logging
By BY CORAL DAVENPORT from NYT Climate https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/24/climate/tongass-logging.html?partner=IFTTT
Justice Dept. Discloses Pa. Ballot Inquiry, Prompting Fears of Politicization
By BY NICK CORASANITI AND MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT from NYT U.S. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/24/us/politics/pennsylvania-mail-in-voter-fraud-investigation.html?partner=IFTTT
Free the Apps!
By BY GREG BENSINGER from NYT Opinion https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/24/opinion/apple-google-mobile-apps.html?partner=IFTTT
Trump Promises Drug Discount Cards as an Expensive Pre-election Gift
By BY SHERYL GAY STOLBERG AND MARGOT SANGER-KATZ from NYT U.S. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/24/us/politics/trump-health-care-plan.html?partner=IFTTT
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