Today Latest News: September 2020

Wednesday 30 September 2020

US Election: Whoever becomes the next president, social media is changing

Both Trump and Biden want to take away the US law that protects platforms from being liable for what their users post.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-54363186

Coronavirus: Dorset festival artwork tribute to victims

In Memoriam has been created out of bed sheets and was installed on the beach at Sandbanks.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-dorset-54338250

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

'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.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-54022295

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.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-54356335

Coronavirus: How to survive a pandemic as a young entrepreneur

'We've learnt to be agile': Emily, Keaton and Zoe share their tips

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-54300166

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.

via FOX NEWS https://foxnews.com/world/chinese-fishing-fleets-caught-in-galapagos-islands-violating-ecuadorian-sovereignty

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.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-54354127

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.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-54328570

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.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-54362373

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.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-the-papers-54365948

'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.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-54345082

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.

via FOX NEWS https://foxnews.com/politics/biden-mocks-trump-campaign-with-tweet-touting-earpiece-and-performance-enhancers-ahead-of-debate

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."

via FOX NEWS https://foxnews.com/politics/pence-slams-sisolak-says-coronavirus-efforts-openly-discriminate-against-people-of-faith

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.”

via FOX NEWS https://foxnews.com/politics/cuomo-nyc-deficit-not-going-to-pay

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.

via FOX NEWS http://video.foxnews.com/v/6195809552001

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.

via FOX NEWS https://foxnews.com/politics/cleveland-protests-trump-biden-presidential-debate

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.

via FOX NEWS https://foxnews.com/politics/netanyahu-trumps-middle-east-peace

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.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-54344309

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.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-54344099

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.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-54338306

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.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-54323566

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.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-54344961

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.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-the-papers-54349755

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.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-54322760

Female Koran reciters 'part of Islamic legacy'

How female Muslim Koran reciters are making their voices heard.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-54344579

Hydrogen-powered train makes UK maiden journey

The Hydroflex made a 25-mile round-trip in Warwickshire, reaching speeds of up to 50 mph.

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?

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-52494495

'The new Covid support for business is nuts'

Dejection over latest government help for business has left many small firms fearing for their futures.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-54333640

Russian cleaner sweeps to power in surprise village vote

'Flabbergasted' Marina Udgodskaya only entered the race as her boss needed someone else to stand.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-54338785

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.

via FOX NEWS https://foxnews.com/opinion/sen-ted-cruz-supreme-court-single-seat

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.

via FOX NEWS https://foxnews.com/opinion/amy-coney-barrett-record-supreme-court-john-malcolm-thomas-jipping

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.

via FOX NEWS https://foxnews.com/opinion/presidential-debate-which-biden-vs-trump-newt-gingrich

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.

via FOX NEWS https://foxnews.com/opinion/debate-questions-biden-americans-deserve-answers-liz-peek

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.

via FOX NEWS https://foxnews.com/opinion/amy-coney-barrett-supreme-court-nominee-timothy-head

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.

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.

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

'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

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

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?

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-54333080

Coronavirus: NHS faces pandemic 'triple whammy' this winter

Health bosses warn about rising Covid-19 cases, a major backlog in treatment and reduced capacity.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-54332539

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.

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.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-54326178

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.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-the-papers-54334534

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

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-54333290

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.

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.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-54235728

Scientists create a microscopic robot that ‘walks’

The scientists behind a microscopic "walking" robot hope their tech could one day be used against cancer.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-54327412

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.

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.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-54321598

Life: Doctor Foster spin-off explores 'loneliness in big cities'

BBC One drama Life follows residents of Manchester whose lives intertwine unexpectedly.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-54272378

'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.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-54245479

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.

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.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-54315322

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.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-54319948

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.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-54320482

Covid lockdown: Two thirds of Wales' population affected

Three more counties have rules imposed, with nearly two million people now affected.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-54317523

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.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-54314557

Movers 'more likely to buy than first-time buyers'

The coronavirus crisis is changing the dynamic in the UK housing market, researchers suggest.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-54299628

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.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-54298092

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.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/in-pictures-54293229

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.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-suffolk-54301225

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.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-54233377

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.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/stories-54194831

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.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-54263488

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.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-54284095

High Street hopefuls: The people opening new shops

The entrepreneurs opening High Street businesses during Covid when others have closed or gone digital.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-54207593

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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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.'

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Week in pictures: 19 - 25 September 2020

A selection of remarkable images taken around the world this week.

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'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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Coronavirus

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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

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

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

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