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UK migration: Rise in net migration from outside EU

About 261,000 more non-EU citizens came to the UK than left in the year to September 2018, the ONS says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NwC1Xw

London housing market in 'prolonged downturn'

London-focused estate agent swings to a loss and says Brexit uncertainty is harming confidence. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2GTnVz4

Officials 'talking NI schools into gutter', says Paisley

DUP MP Ian Paisley says children would be "depressed" by comments made by the children's commissioner. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2XnBNXr

Rolls-Royce swings to £2.9bn loss

The aerospace firm is hit by charges for fixing engine problems and the scrapping of the Airbus A380. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2tEf8s8

Momo challenge: The anatomy of a hoax

The ghoulish meme known as "momo" is a hoax, fact-checkers and charities say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Vp16q3

FOX NEWS: Driver caught speeding 2 times in 11 minutes

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Driver caught speeding 2 times in 11 minutes Racked up $1,000 in fines. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2EnkBbE

FOX NEWS: Crooks rob 1968 Ford Mustang owned by family for over 40 years

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Crooks rob 1968 Ford Mustang owned by family for over 40 years And it didn't even run. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2NxqMhN

FOX NEWS: Parking lot blaze burns over 200 cars

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Parking lot blaze burns over 200 cars Started with a cigarette. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2tDKcs9

FOX NEWS: Driver claims he was wrongly ticketed when cop mistook McDonald's hash brown for phone

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Driver claims he was wrongly ticketed when cop mistook McDonald's hash brown for phone May have to pay $300 for breakfast. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2Sz7fyo

FOX NEWS: 'Some Tesla news' is coming Thursday, but what will it be?

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'Some Tesla news' is coming Thursday, but what will it be? Model Y or pickup are possibilities. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2BV7f6a

FOX NEWS: Elon Musk has 2 weeks to explain his actions to the SEC

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Elon Musk has 2 weeks to explain his actions to the SEC Feds want him held in contempt for violation of settlement. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2Ed8Jcm

FOX NEWS: Rebooted Jeep Wagoneer, new three-row utility part of big SUV blitz

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Rebooted Jeep Wagoneer, new three-row utility part of big SUV blitz Electrics also on the way. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2VkWDVp

FOX NEWS: Detroit 'Smokey and The Bandit' event canceled over Confederate flag flap

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Detroit 'Smokey and The Bandit' event canceled over Confederate flag flap City Council denied permit. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2Ey6kKJ

FOX NEWS: NYC considering switching to 'less annoying' European-style police car sirens

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NYC considering switching to 'less annoying' European-style police car sirens Just as loud, but less shrill. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2SYQXUp

FOX NEWS: Jerry Seinfeld sues classic car dealer over allegedly fake $1.54 million Porsche

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Jerry Seinfeld sues classic car dealer over allegedly fake $1.54 million Porsche Bogus backstory via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2H2a48V

FOX NEWS: Cadbury hiring chocolate taste-taster to work for $14 per hour

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Cadbury hiring chocolate taste-taster to work for $14 per hour The job interview process reportedly involves “choco-challenges” where applicants will be tested on their ability to detect taste differences among the different chocolates. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2SzdVwi

FOX NEWS: Llama spotted on Portland train

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Llama spotted on Portland train A llama was spotted on a Portland light rail service. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2IUfci7

FOX NEWS: Tennessee man accused of dipping testicles in customer's salsa

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Tennessee man accused of dipping testicles in customer's salsa A Tennessee man is accused of dipping something other than chips into a customer's salsa. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2BXxYPq

FOX NEWS: 'Pizza pocket' hoodie debuts for pizza lovers on the go

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'Pizza pocket' hoodie debuts for pizza lovers on the go True pizza lovers will reluctantly admit that the divine dish is not the easiest food to eat on the go, making a new “pizza pocket” hoodie all the more clever of an invention. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2Elpkun

FOX NEWS: Ohio Sonic workers walk off job, leave scathing note bashing ‘terrible’ management: ‘The whole store has quit’

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Ohio Sonic workers walk off job, leave scathing note bashing ‘terrible’ management: ‘The whole store has quit’ Three Sonic Drive-In locations in Ohio are without employees after entire staffs staged walk-outs. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2Sttvtq

FOX NEWS: President Trump, Kim Jong Un dined on pear kimchi, chocolate lava cake at 'social dinner'

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President Trump, Kim Jong Un dined on pear kimchi, chocolate lava cake at 'social dinner' There were none of his “favorite fast foods” at President Trump’s dinner with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Wednesday night in Hanoi — but rather traditional American and Korean dishes with an upscale twist.   via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2VjmLjm

FOX NEWS: 'Game of Thrones' Oreos to debut in honor of show's final season

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'Game of Thrones' Oreos to debut in honor of show's final season Winter is coming, and so is this TV-themed treat. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2EjzQm7

FOX NEWS: ‘Handwritten’ menus trick people into thinking they’re eating healthier, study claims

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‘Handwritten’ menus trick people into thinking they’re eating healthier, study claims Nothing says healthy home-cooking like … good handwriting? via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2T0wQVT

FOX NEWS: Recall issued for Boston Market frozen pork rib dinners after plastic found in patties

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Recall issued for Boston Market frozen pork rib dinners after plastic found in patties Select Boston Market frozen dinners are being recalled after several customers complained about finding glass or hard plastic pieces in the patties. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2Vjwruk

FOX NEWS: R. Kelly eats at McDonald's after leaving jail

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R. Kelly eats at McDonald's after leaving jail Sources say that Kelly ordered a quarter-pounder meal with a soda and some coffee. He also asked for BBQ sauce on the side. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2GMZTFI

FOX NEWS: Footage captures Oregon food cart exploding, likely due to faulty gas line

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Footage captures Oregon food cart exploding, likely due to faulty gas line The owner of a food cart in Eugene, Ore., says he's thankful no one was injured in the blast. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2tBSktb

FOX NEWS: Virginia brewing company to release Lucky Charms-inspired beer

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Virginia brewing company to release Lucky Charms-inspired beer Soon you will be able to crack open that magically delicious taste. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2VmNkEj

New world news from Time: Gunfire Between India and Pakistan Continues in Kashmir as Civilians Flee Border Towns

New world news from Time: President Trump Leaves Empty-Handed After the Second Summit With Kim Jong Un

FOX NEWS: Log cabin-style Kentucky home, made with hand-hewn reclaimed wood, selling for $250G

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Log cabin-style Kentucky home, made with hand-hewn reclaimed wood, selling for $250G Talk about country living. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2ThHffi

FOX NEWS: Mysterious underground chamber discovered at Canadian provincial assembly

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Mysterious underground chamber discovered at Canadian provincial assembly A mysterious underground chamber was discovered at a Canadian provincial assembly building. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2NwOHxM

FOX NEWS: Mysterious underground chamber discovered at Canadian provincial assembly

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Mysterious underground chamber discovered at Canadian provincial assembly A mysterious underground vault has been discovered on the grounds of the Nova Scotia Legislature in Canada. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2ECGllj

FOX NEWS: (VERY OLD) GRAPHIC IMAGE WARNING: Naughty Roman graffiti found

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(VERY OLD) GRAPHIC IMAGE WARNING: Naughty Roman graffiti found Archaeologists in the U.K. are attempting to record the unique inscriptions carved into the walls of a quarry, known as the written rock of Gelt. The quarry provided stones for the construction of Hadrian's Wall, and the carvings offer a smutty glimpse into the lives of the Roman soldiers. The inscriptions include a caricature of an officer and a phallus, as well as a reference to the consulate of Aper and Maximus. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2XmRJct

FOX NEWS: Stunning images show neon squid, sea butterflies and other creatures in deep reaches of Pacific Ocean

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Stunning images show neon squid, sea butterflies and other creatures in deep reaches of Pacific Ocean One photographer has given us a rare glimpse of the colorful, weird creatures living at the deepest and darkest depths of the Pacific Ocean. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2tDYadz

FOX NEWS: Stunning images show neon squid, sea butterflies and other creatures in deep reaches of Pacific Ocean

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Stunning images show neon squid, sea butterflies and other creatures in deep reaches of Pacific Ocean via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2tGjLlm

FOX NEWS: Roman soldiers' very rude graffiti revealed near Hadrian's Wall

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Roman soldiers' very rude graffiti revealed near Hadrian's Wall An ancient quarry near Hadrian’s Wall in northern England offers a smutty glimpse into the lives of the Roman soldiers who built the famous fortification. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2NwPcI9

FOX NEWS: Washington Dept of Fish and Wildlife: A case of elk hoof disease has been discovered in Washington’s Blue Mountains

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Washington Dept of Fish and Wildlife: A case of elk hoof disease has been discovered in Washington’s Blue Mountains Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife: A case of elk hoof disease has been discovered in Washington’s Blue Mountains. The disease was first detected in western Washington in the early 2000s and the most recent finding marks the disease’s farthest eastward expansion in the Evergreen State. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2GQzwPe

FOX NEWS: 30-million-page archive of humanity's achievements headed to the Moon

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30-million-page archive of humanity's achievements headed to the Moon Tucked away inside Israel’s Beresheet lunar lander – currently on its way to the Moon – is a massive archive documenting humanity’s achievements. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2Nu2wNt

FOX NEWS: Mount Vesuvius didn't kill everyone in Pompeii. Where did the survivors go?

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Mount Vesuvius didn't kill everyone in Pompeii. Where did the survivors go? When Mount Vesuvius erupted in A.D. 79, the volcano's molten rock, scorching debris and poisonous gases killed nearly 2,000 people in the nearby ancient Italian cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2tDSX5d

FOX NEWS: 'Lost city' mystery: Experts shed new light on ancient megacity's collapse

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'Lost city' mystery: Experts shed new light on ancient megacity's collapse The events that led to the demise of the ancient Cambodian megacity of Angkor have been shrouded in mystery for centuries. However, new research argues that the city’s fall may have been a gradual process as opposed to a single catastrophic event. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2Egd9ze

FOX NEWS: Under hyperpartisan questioning, did Michael Cohen damage Trump?

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Under hyperpartisan questioning, did Michael Cohen damage Trump? Trump's image was scuffed up, but by a guy who had soiled his own reputation. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2SwxQvE

FOX NEWS: Expert: President Trump did the right thing by walking away from the negotiating table with North Korea

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Expert: President Trump did the right thing by walking away from the negotiating table with North Korea Harry Kazianis, director of Korea studies at the Center for National Interest, predicts a third summit with Kim Jong Un. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2T524Lr

FOX NEWS: Trump says he takes Kim Jong Un at his word that the North Korean leader wasn't responsible for Otto Warmbier

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Trump says he takes Kim Jong Un at his word that the North Korean leader wasn't responsible for Otto Warmbier President Trump says that it wasn't to Kim Jong Un's advantage to allow Otto Warmbier to be mistreated. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2IRwWKC

FOX NEWS: President Trump responds to 'fake hearing' with Michael Cohen

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President Trump responds to 'fake hearing' with Michael Cohen Trump says he was 'impressed' that his former attorney Michael Cohen didn't lie about collusion with Russia during his testimony on Capitol Hill. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2TmX7wV

FOX NEWS: President Trump on not reaching an agreement with Kim Jong Un: 'Sometimes you have to walk'

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President Trump on not reaching an agreement with Kim Jong Un: 'Sometimes you have to walk' Trump holds news conference at conclusion of second summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Hanoi. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2NwUC5Q

FOX NEWS: White House announces no agreement reached during President Trump's second summit with Kim Jong Un

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White House announces no agreement reached during President Trump's second summit with Kim Jong Un White House press secretary Sarah Sanders releases a statement that U.S. and North Korean teams 'look forward to meeting in the future.' via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2GOo470

FOX NEWS: Mixed messages on signs of progress at President Trump's second summit with Kim Jong Un

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Mixed messages on signs of progress at President Trump's second summit with Kim Jong Un While both President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un have expressed optimism, the White House has announced that the timing of Trump's solo press conference has been moved forward; analysis from Fox News contributor Daniel Hoffman, former CIA station chief. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2GOo2vU

FOX NEWS: Kamala Harris ‘mischaracterized’ past SF policy on undocumented minors, CNN says

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Kamala Harris ‘mischaracterized’ past SF policy on undocumented minors, CNN says U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris “mischaracterized” a 2008 San Francisco policy regarding undocumented minors when she participated in a CNN podcast earlier this week, the network asserted Wednesday. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2TjLUgv

FOX NEWS: Late program change at Hanoi summit as Trump press conference is moved forward

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Late program change at Hanoi summit as Trump press conference is moved forward Kristin Fisher reports on late, breaking developments from President Trump's second summit with Kim Jong Un. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2NvuN64

FOX NEWS: PETA asks Ocasio-Cortez to promote ‘healthy vegan’ food policies

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PETA asks Ocasio-Cortez to promote ‘healthy vegan’ food policies The animal rights group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) sent a letter to Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., praising her push for a Green New Deal and asking the congresswoman to promote more vegan food policies. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2Ub8dlZ

FOX NEWS: John Yoo and Julian Epstein agree: Cohen hearing was both good and bad news for President Trump

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John Yoo and Julian Epstein agree: Cohen hearing was both good and bad news for President Trump Trump's former attorney Michael Cohen attacks the president but offers no evidence of collusion; reaction from John Yoo, former deputy assistant attorney general, and Julian Epstein, former chief counsel of the House Judiciary Committee. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2BRQRTN

New world news from Time: President Trump and Kim Jong Un’s Summit Ended Early Without a Deal. Watch the Press Conference Live

New world news from Time: These Are the Top Aides at the Second Trump-Kim Summit

New world news from Time: Kim Jong Un Just Broke With Precedent to Answer a Question From a Journalist. Here’s What He Said

New world news from Time: A Fight Between Two Train Conductors in Cairo Caused a Crash That Killed at Least 25

New world news from Time: U.K. Parliament Votes to Hold Theresa May to Her Promise if Her Withdraw Deal Doesn’t Win

New world news from Time: The U.K. and World Trade Organization Agree on a Post-Brexit Deal

New world news from Time: Shrimp Cocktail, Steak and Lava Cake. Here’s the Menu for Trump and Kim’s ‘Social Dinner’ in Hanoi

New world news from Time: 40 Miles From Auschwitz, Poland’s Jewish Community Is Beginning to Thrive

New world news from Time: Why It’s Good for the West That Iran’s Foreign Minister Isn’t Resigning

New world news from Time: Trump and Kim Just Met Again. Here’s What the North Korean Leader Hopes to Get Out of the Talks

Trump says he walked away from deal with North Korea over sanctions

The US president says talks ended without an agreement after North Korea asked for full sanctions relief. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Xp5Wpc

Gangs: 27,000 children in England say they are members - report

A major report says gangs are using "chilling levels of violence" to keep child members compliant. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2SspxkN

Semi-identical twins 'identified for only the second time'

The boy and girl are identical on their mother's side but share only a proportion of their father's DNA. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2XoFegq

Michael Cohen: Five things he said about Donald Trump

From hacked emails to hush money, the explosive things Trump's ex-lawyer Michael Cohen told Congress. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2EE0A2d

Fire at Birmingham tyre centre

Residents have been told to keep their windows and doors shut due to a tyre plant fire in Birmingham. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Tj0bKy

Jeremy Corbyn: Labour will support Brexit referendum

But the Labour leader says he will continue to push for other options, after Commons Brexit votes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2XsP80H

Bank customers hit by dozens of IT shutdowns

Customers suffer regular operational and security incidents, BBC analysis of new data reveals. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2EBNpib

India demands Pakistan release pilot as Kashmir crisis intensifies

Tensions rise over a fighter pilot being held following an exchange of fire over disputed Kashmir. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2XBpXJo

Manchester Pride: Ariane Grande responds to backlash

The US singer responds to concerns about a straight artist headlining the LGBT event in Manchester. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2tFzNMj

Walsall siblings' stomachs removed over cancer risk

The early deaths of the siblings' mother and sister prompted them to be tested for a cancer gene. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2TnHTYz

Mike Hall: UK endurance cyclist's death in Australia 'avoidable'

Mike Hall died almost instantly when he was hit by a car during a race in Australia in 2017. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2IFtUZT

Prince William and Kate visit Empire bar during NI trip

The couple ended their first day of their visit at a party to celebrate young people who have made a difference to NI. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Vo4bqm

The Papers: Trump 'lies' and footballers' mental health

The US president makes many front pages while footballers' mental health dominates the tabloids. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2TqxBHm

News Daily: Trump and Kim talks end, and thousands of children in gangs

Your morning briefing for 28 February 2019. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2tFINkJ

What President Bush's dog Sully did next

The former service dog of the late President George HW Bush has a new job with the US Navy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2T4jHuY

Booker Prize finds new funder in billionaire Sir Michael Moritz

Venture capitalist Sir Michael Moritz steps in after the literary award's previous sponsor withdrew. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ICydoL

UK Antarctic meteorite hunt bags large haul

The first British-led expedition to gather space rocks in the Antarctic returns with 36 objects. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2BWYqbZ

What is BritBox?

The new streaming service is set to arrive in the UK, but what is it? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2UbkO8K

Norwich City: Marco Stiepermann cleans Daniel Farke's car

Midfielder Marco Stiepermann took the chance to avoid a £50 fine by spinning a wheel of chance. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Nup8gA

Diabulimia: NHS cash to treat type 1 diabetes eating disorder

Zohra says treatment for the type 1 diabetes eating disorder has saved her life. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2tIMfLk

The hairdressers spotting signs of abuse

Hairdressers and beauticians are being trained on the signs of domestic abuse, after one fatal case. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2H5t8TK

The 'caravans of love' visiting Spain's empty villages

For the men who remain to farm the land in emptying Spanish villages it can be hard to meet women. The 'caravans of women' are one solution. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2XuhjMv

Do we know how many children are in gangs?

A report today suggests 27,000 children are members of gangs, but how accurate is that figure? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2XoLzIK

Will Birmingham's boom benefit all?

Not since the 1960s has Birmingham experienced so much redevelopment - but will the boom benefit everyone? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2T8vPLH

'How learning a foreign language changed my life'

Native English speakers on how their lives have been shaped by learning a second language. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2H4Rb5k

The phone-makers bringing buttons back

Several phones at MWC are sporting physical keyboards rather than relying on touchscreens. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Ny5u3g

Why are there UK wildfires in February?

What is causing the multiple February wildfires and is this the new normal? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2T2GBmC

Will the BBC and ITV's BritBox be a hit or a flop?

The BBC and ITV-run service has been more than a decade in the making. Is it too little, too late? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Ubj4w0

Buttler and Gayle smash breathtaking centuries as England edge Windies in thriller

Chris Gayle hits a superb 162 as West Indies fall agonisingly short of a famous one-day victory against a Jos Buttler-inspired England. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2IGqsOU

FOX NEWS: Progress toward HIV prevention has 'stalled,' CDC says

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Progress toward HIV prevention has 'stalled,' CDC says Progress toward preventing HIV in the U.S. has leveled in recent years because treatment for the virus isn't reaching those who need it most, according to health officials. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2T73Xrd

FOX NEWS: Tokyo boy believed to be world’s smallest surviving baby born at 24 weeks gestation

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Tokyo boy believed to be world’s smallest surviving baby born at 24 weeks gestation A baby boy born in Tokyo is now believed to be the world’s smallest baby, being born at just 24 weeks gestation and weighing 9.45 ounces. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2NuGtWI

FOX NEWS: Listeria prompts recall for green beans, butternut squash

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Listeria prompts recall for green beans, butternut squash A Florida company has issued a voluntary recall of Marketside brand green beans and butternut squash because of a possible Listeria contamination. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2Ny7g4t

FOX NEWS: Paralympian Amy Purdy recovering from surgery after revealing tough choice to risk leg or kidney

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Paralympian Amy Purdy recovering from surgery after revealing tough choice to risk leg or kidney Paralympic snowboarder Amy Purdy underwent surgery Monday after revealing that she had developed a massive blood clot in her leg, forcing her to choose between risking losing her limb or possibly endangering her donated kidney. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2Uc6HQr

FOX NEWS: New York nurse, 25, gets pacemaker after self-diagnosing life-threatening condition

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New York nurse, 25, gets pacemaker after self-diagnosing life-threatening condition A 25-year-old nurse on New York’s Long Island was fitted with a pacemaker earlier this month after she self-diagnosed her troubling symptoms following a hip injury. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2NyvSdp

FOX NEWS: South Carolina pediatrician turning away unvaccinated patients

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South Carolina pediatrician turning away unvaccinated patients A pediatric practice in South Carolina is turning away unvaccinated patients as part of a new policy that seeks to protect patients with a weakened immune system. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2Ua54Tj