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Bank warned ministers Covid loans were fraud risk

The government was told in May its bounce back loans were at "very high risk of fraud" from organised crime. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/36mKqZ8

Smart plugs sold on Amazon a 'fire risk', Which? warns

People should immediately stop using the Hictkon smart plug with dual USB ports, the watchdog warns. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ihRBnU

Boats to herd whales from Gare Loch ahead of military exercise

Experts want to move the northern bottlenose whales from Gare Loch before a huge military exercise begins. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ic50Oc

New world news from Time: The U.S. Exported QAnon to Australia and New Zealand. Now It’s Creeping Into COVID-19 Lockdown Protests

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Like most people, Jess spent a lot of time online during weeks of lockdown earlier this year. But the 36-year-old Australian wasn’t focused so much on playing Animal Crossing or watching Netflix. Instead, she found herself diving ever deeper into the Internet for information about QAnon . Jess, who asked for her last name not to be used because her employer doesn’t allow her to share views on social media, says she became interested in the complex conspiracy theory in part because it claims to offer answers amid the turbulence of 2020. She says she’s not always sure she believes everything she reads about QAnon online. But she has become active in the QAnon community on Twitter, tweeting out a mix of claims about secret pedophilia rings, anti-Joe Biden articles and pro-Trump content several times a day. “It seems to have really started picking up here. I think, because things are picking up so much over there in America,” Jess tells TIME from her Sydney home. “A lot of the

Covid-19: Growth in cases may be slowing in England

The R number in England appears to have fallen, a study suggests, although case numbers remain high. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3cXfZKx

Technical glitch halts trading on Japan's exchanges

Stock markets in Tokyo and other cities suffered a day-long suspended trading session on Thursday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2HI0XfT

FOX NEWS: Man pranks friend on first date by calling restaurant, ordering ‘will you marry me’ dessert to the table

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Man pranks friend on first date by calling restaurant, ordering ‘will you marry me’ dessert to the table Be careful who you give dinner date details to. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/30oSu81

FOX NEWS: Subway's bread doesn’t fit the ‘statutory definition of bread,' court says

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Subway's bread doesn’t fit the ‘statutory definition of bread,' court says Ireland’s Supreme Court says the bread used in Subway locations throughout the country is loaded with so much sugar, it should not be considered a “staple food.” via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3ik1elI

FOX NEWS: Cybersecurity researcher hacks smart coffee maker with ransomware, uses it to ask for money

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Cybersecurity researcher hacks smart coffee maker with ransomware, uses it to ask for money Avast senior researcher Martin Hron found a way to hack into a smart coffee maker and use the machine to ask for money. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/33f7Due

FOX NEWS: Celebrity chef José Andrés to serve food at voting polls, feed voters and poll workers

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Celebrity chef José Andrés to serve food at voting polls, feed voters and poll workers World Central Kitchen will target polling locations that have historically had long lines, where large turnouts are expected or that have limited facilities. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3cRRIVZ

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://ift.tt/3cWLGDL

Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict: Russia offers to host Nagorno-Karabakh peace talks

The offer comes as Azerbaijan vows to fight for full control of the disputed Armenian-majority area. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3igkNeY

Onions, ironing and 'sex appeal': Who is Tony Abbott?

The gaffe-prone former prime minister is a polarising figure in Australia. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30lNX6a

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://ift.tt/34aqIx7

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://ift.tt/3n3zDJf

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://ift.tt/3j5mWeE

'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://ift.tt/33hF5jZ

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://ift.tt/3cWPWmJ

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://ift.tt/33i5oXi

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://ift.tt/2Gh7Ggp

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://ift.tt/34sHwQb

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://ift.tt/30lvRRP

'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://ift.tt/34fqvsm

Brexit: Blow to UK car industry in search for EU deal

Documents seen by the BBC suggest key priorities for the car sector have been rebuffed by Brussels. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3cU6bkt

Disney lays off 28,000 at US theme parks

Prolonged closures and limited capacity at the parks has forced the company to cut its workforce. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2GpiRUg

FOX NEWS: Bride threatens to send a wedding guest away if she wears ‘off-white’ outfit

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Bride threatens to send a wedding guest away if she wears ‘off-white’ outfit A bride-to-be posted on Reddit’s “Am I the A--h---” about how her father’s girlfriend is planning to wear a cream silk dress to her wedding. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3kYvWTf

FOX NEWS: Intermittent fasting may cause muscle loss more than weight loss, study says

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Intermittent fasting may cause muscle loss more than weight loss, study says Intermittent fasting might not be as healthy as some may have thought. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2ShpJp3

FOX NEWS: 'Crayola' house on Lake Michigan hits the market at $1.175M

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'Crayola' house on Lake Michigan hits the market at $1.175M The home was originally designed by architect Margaret McCurry. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3jfBacZ

FOX NEWS: Most American parents can't help kids with math, science homework beyond 6th grade: study

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Most American parents can't help kids with math, science homework beyond 6th grade: study You're not alone, moms and dads, if you have wrath for math or defiance for science when it comes to homework help. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3ncDofE

US election 2020: Trump and Biden clash in primetime debate

Mr Trump accuses his rival of being beholden to socialists. Mr Biden retorts: "I'm the Democratic party now." from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jfnOxt

Helen Reddy: Australian singer of feminist anthem I Am Woman dies

The Australian singer had a string of hits in the 1970s, but is best known for her feminist pop anthem. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/33eMPTR

New world news from Time: Azerbaijan and Armenia Brush Off the Suggestion of Peace Talks

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YEREVAN, Armenia — Leaders of Azerbaijan and Armenia brushed off the suggestion of peace talks Tuesday, accusing each other of obstructing negotiations over the separatist territory of Nagorno-Karabakh, with dozens killed and injured in three days of heavy fighting. In the latest incident, Armenia said one of its warplanes was shot down by a fighter jet from Azerbaijan’s ally Turkey, killing the pilot, in what would be a major escalation of the violence. Both Turkey and Azerbaijan denied it. The international community is calling for talks to end the decades-old conflict between the two former Soviet republics in the Caucasus Mountains region following a flareup of violence this week. It centers on Nagorno-Karabakh, a region that lies within Azerbaijan but has been under the control of ethnic Armenian forces backed by the Armenian government since 1994 at the end of a separatist war. The U.N. Security Council called on Armenia and Azerbaijan Tuesday evening to immediate

FOX NEWS: California restaurant uses 'Godfather' quote on anti-mask billboard

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California restaurant uses 'Godfather' quote on anti-mask billboard Basilico’s Pasta e Vino put up an anti-mask billboard inspired by the 1972 film “The Godfather” earlier this week. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/33bToqc

FOX NEWS: Yuengling brewery and Hershey's team up for chocolate porter

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Yuengling brewery and Hershey's team up for chocolate porter Yuengling Hershey's Chocolate Porter contains 4.7% ABV and "smooth chocolate tones," according to the brand. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3ie0Bu9

Covid; Further curbs 'unacceptable' without Parliamentary backing say MPs

The warning comes as Tory backbenchers hold talks with ministers over greater Parliamentary scrutiny. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mYC0Ns

Covid student chaos: Paying £30k a year and begging security for food

One US student in self-isolation at an Edinburgh halls of residence says he is getting little help from the university. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3cESFRu

Victorian Society risk list: Auf Wiedersehen, Pet pub added

The Victorian Society releases its annual list of 10 important buildings most at risk of being lost. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3n2T9Wf

Coronavirus doctor's diary: Trying out tech that may help make worship Covid-secure

Dr John Wright looks at the kit installed in a Bradford mosque in the hope of limiting the spread of Covid-19. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/33eaHqA

Ascension Island considered as location for asylum centre

The British territory in the southern Atlantic Ocean was suggested as an outpost for processing asylum claims. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Satwof

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://ift.tt/2GfTfZM

Female Koran reciters 'part of Islamic legacy'

How female Muslim Koran reciters are making their voices heard. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/33cJzYT

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://ift.tt/3mZVKQJ

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://ift.tt/3d8GpYw

'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://ift.tt/33fNRyR

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://ift.tt/349pceH

New world news from Time: Trump vs. Biden: Facing Off on Taming a ‘Rising China’

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As President, Donald Trump has cast China as a global villain: a malevolent actor that all but launched a worldwide pandemic on an unsuspecting world, robbed Americans of their jobs and stole U.S. business secrets. He has made the Chinese Communist Party a catch-all enemy that pulls puppet-like strings to make international organizations like the World Health Organization work at cross-purposes with Washington, all charges Beijing vigorously denies. At the same time, Trump has presented himself to the world—and to U.S. voters—as the only person capable of pummeling Beijing into submission, chiefly through a landmark trade deal. Democrats, the President and his allies say, are the willing patsies who bow to Beijing, as when former Vice President-turned-Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden sought closer ties to the growing superpower in his multiple visits there. “A rising China is a positive, positive development, not only for China but for America and the world writ la

Covid-19: North East households mixing ban 'confusing'

People face a maximum £6,400 fine for mixing indoors, but council bosses say more detail is needed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Ggtk47

Greggs hints at job cuts as furlough scheme ends

The baker is consulting with its 25,000 staff to minimise cuts by putting people on fewer hours. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/36jf71g

Nokia clinches 5G deal with BT to replace Huawei in EE network

The Finnish firm will become the largest provider of base stations and antennas to EE's network. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Sc5etS

Bloody Sunday: Public Prosecution Service to reveal outcome of reviews

The Public Prosecution Service is set to announce if more soldiers will face charges. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jg3gon

Coronavirus: Global toll, North East lockdown and NHS 'triple whammy'

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Tuesday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3iaAAvF

Amnesty International to halt India operations

The human rights watchdog tells the BBC that the move comes due to reprisal from the government. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3453TL6

As death toll passes 1m, your tributes to those who died

A collection of your tributes to some of the thousands of people in the UK who have died with coronavirus. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Ttvb9E

Covid ICU survivor: 'I have come out the other end'

Tam McCue, 64, spent nearly two weeks on a ventilator after he was diagnosed with coronavirus in April. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2S8tXiQ

Coronavirus: Global Covid-19 death toll passes one million

UN chief António Guterres calls it "an agonising milestone" as the fight to stem the virus continues. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3n2VmRt

Covid: Public spending rise could last longer

The government must choose between more austerity and permanently higher spending, a think tank warns. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30gw7lb

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 - Home https://ift.tt/339oHlm

New world news from Time: 1 Million People Have Died of COVID-19. It’s a Reminder That We Still Have So Much to Do

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With an ever-climbing tally of COVID-19 infections, deaths, and calculations about how quickly the virus is spreading, the numbers can start to lose meaning. But one million is a resonant milestone. According to the Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center , the world has now lost one million lives to the new coronavirus. It’s easy to draw analogies— one million people dying of COVID-19 would be the equivalent of just over the entire population of a country like Djibouti, or just under the populace of Cyprus. Perhaps more sobering would be to think of that number less as an entity and more in terms of the precious individual lives it represents. It’s a chance to remind ourselves that each of those deaths is a mother, a father, a grandmother, a grandfather, a friend, a loved one . It’s also a warning to learn from these deaths so they haven’t occurred in vain. When the novel coronavirus burst into the world last winter, the best virus and public health experts were init

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://ift.tt/30cr5pC

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 - Home https://ift.tt/33aVeHT

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://ift.tt/30fYdN4

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://ift.tt/3kYuuAa

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://ift.tt/3i5C5LG

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://ift.tt/3463esW

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://ift.tt/3i6gUck

'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 - Home https://ift.tt/3igFPd7

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://ift.tt/3cEqwd4

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://ift.tt/30hjBSb

'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://ift.tt/2Gb8ALk

'Man City have bigger problems than defence' - Darren Fletcher analysis

Darren Fletcher explains how Manchester City's problems in their shock 5-2 defeat by Leicester go deeper than just poor play by their defenders. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3idlSnE

Andrew Flintoff discusses bulimia battle in BBC One documentary

Former England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff discusses his ongoing battle with bulimia in a new BBC One documentary. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2S6LoAh

Sir David Attenborough spent lockdown 'listening to birds'

The legendary naturalist says restrictions offered a rare chance to witness the natural world. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3kTY3D7

Poland LGBT: Diplomats from 50 countries call for end to discrimination

An open letter calls for an end to discrimination in Poland, where LGBT people have faced hostility. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3cFvbf8

Oliver Campbell case: New appeal over 1990 murder conviction

Oliver Campbell, who suffered a brain injury when a baby, has always protested his innocence. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2G4PYN9

Brexit: Gove heads to Brussels as EU trade talks resume

Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove will meet EU representatives at the start of a week of negotiations. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/337QDpT

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 - Home https://ift.tt/3i6NMld

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://ift.tt/2S41f2D

'You're an opera singer? But you're not white...'

The story of Emmanuel "Onry" Henreid and the unexpected duet that went viral. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/335y2dU

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://ift.tt/2S3Vxhd

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://ift.tt/3ifyL0I

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://ift.tt/36cn2xu

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://ift.tt/337EKAb

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://ift.tt/339tovm

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://ift.tt/343mTtB

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://ift.tt/2HFyJmd

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://ift.tt/2GhWIH3

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://ift.tt/341lQdG

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://ift.tt/2G4o7g6

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://ift.tt/3cBCggr

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://ift.tt/382pt3t

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://ift.tt/3i7RScM

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://ift.tt/33cUtOF

FIA tightens rules on drivers' post-race clothing

Formula 1 drivers are told they cannot wear clothing bearing any slogans or messages in post-race official duties. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2S2UJcu

Covid-19: Plea to let students home for Christmas, and Prince Charles' warning

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Sunday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mTYjnq

Azerbaijan and Armenia clash over disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region

The two sides report fighting over Nagorno-Karabakh and blame each other for starting it. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3kS2Apy

Covid-19: Prince Charles highlights coronavirus impact on young people

The coronavirus pandemic means it is a "particularly difficult time to be young", says Prince Charles. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/369FbMd

Manny Pacquiao: Conor McGregor talks have begun, says assistant

Manny Pacquiao's special assistant says that the eight-weight world champion hopes to fight Conor McGregor in 2021. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/36hxEuK

Coronavirus lockdown: Let students go home for Christmas, says Labour

The party says it wants a guarantee from ministers as thousands of young people remain in campus lockdowns. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2FTODc7

France racism: Paris to commemorate slave rebellion figure

A statue will honour Solitude, a black woman involved in a 1802 uprising in the French West Indies. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jaqyfl

Brain-eating microbe: US city told not to use water amid contamination concerns

People in Lake Jackson, Texas, are urged not to use tap water because it might be contaminated. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jkArr7

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://ift.tt/3kOE6xw

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://ift.tt/2SfncvX

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://ift.tt/333iRC7

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://ift.tt/36bOBXE

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://ift.tt/3cGfZyb

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://ift.tt/3i4vkK8

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://ift.tt/3cAYsYe

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://ift.tt/335ExxB

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://ift.tt/2Hs6wPq

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://ift.tt/2Ge3VYG

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://ift.tt/3jbOxe8

What is Donald Trump's Covid record?

The president is under scrutiny for his response to the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/333jCer

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://ift.tt/3i5QyHm

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://ift.tt/345ExwL

FOX NEWS: Woman's epic reaction to 'spooky' ghostlike figure in TikTok video goes viral: 'What was that?'

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Woman's epic reaction to 'spooky' ghostlike figure in TikTok video goes viral: 'What was that?' A video, posted earlier this week by TikTok user Anna Banana, shows what appears to be a figure ruffling a curtain in front of her open sliding glass door. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2EFjM2i

FOX NEWS: Yandy won't market 'sexy' coronavirus costumes this Halloween

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Yandy won't market 'sexy' coronavirus costumes this Halloween The retailer, famous for its sexy and controversial Halloween costumes, has already made costumes based on TikTok and “Tiger King.” via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2HymDuY

FOX NEWS: People with curvier hips, thighs may live longer than others: report

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People with curvier hips, thighs may live longer than others: report Researchers conducted 72 studies with more than 2.5 million people. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3096Jhc

Messi's mood & replacing Suarez - five issues for beleaguered Barca

Lionel Messi's motivation and the exit of Luis Suarez are just some of the major issues Barcelona must address this season. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3idhc1j

A bold teenage caddie and the first 'tricked up' course - the tales behind Britain's rare Ryder Cup wins

Britain only defeated the US three times in the first 25 Ryder Cups, but behind each victory is a wealth of remarkable stories. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3cviXFN

EasyJet 'hanging by a thread', says union official

The airline disputes the claims made in a leaked recording obtained by the BBC. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30boCvz

'It is worrying' - Connor's concern for global women's game

It is "highly likely" some nations will cut resources for the women's game because of coronavirus, says England director of women's cricket Clare Connor. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/333WJHV

Croydon police shooting: Suspect's background probed over Sgt Matt Ratana death

Tributes have been paid to Sgt Matiu Ratana, 54, who was shot dead in a custody centre in south London. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hZ38bq

FOX NEWS: United Airlines offering COVID-19 tests to some fliers

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United Airlines offering COVID-19 tests to some fliers GoHealth Urgent Care CEO Todd Latz weighs in his company's partnership with United Airlines on 'Your World.' via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/36ebVnP

Coronavirus: More than a quarter of UK under stricter rules

New local lockdown restrictions come into force in parts of south Wales and northern England this weekend. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2RWGwOa

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://ift.tt/3kPYluQ

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://ift.tt/3j5Oxfw

Week in pictures: 19 - 25 September 2020

A selection of remarkable images taken around the world this week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3i4IVRJ

'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://ift.tt/3i4oYub

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://ift.tt/3j5mWeE

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://ift.tt/3mWM3To

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://ift.tt/3kLC8hm

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://ift.tt/2RZ9mxl

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://ift.tt/36bA7Hc

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://ift.tt/2Hukal7

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://ift.tt/3kPXvhG

FOX NEWS: NYC outdoor dining will be 'permanent and year-round,' de Blasio says

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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://ift.tt/346mgQ2

FOX NEWS: McDonald's offering 'rare' Travis Scott action figures as part of 'Cactus Jack Sweepstakes'

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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://ift.tt/2RWgWJ8

FOX NEWS: Baking show contestant accidentally destroys competitor's cakes in viral moment

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Baking show contestant accidentally destroys competitor's cakes in viral moment You can have your cake, but you can’t eat this one, too. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3kOyOSA

Archibald: Vincent Namatjira named art prize's first Aboriginal winner

Vincent Namatjira calls his Archibald Prize victory "a very important moment in Australian art". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2GcuOw7

Covid: Uncertainty as industries miss out on job support

The chancellor's new wage top-up scheme to replace furlough is aimed at protecting "viable" roles. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3kLEsF3

Covid: Royal accounts show potential £35m shortfall due to pandemic

The impact of lockdown on visitors to the Queen's official residences contributes to a fall in income. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3crFWl4

Cardinal Becciu: Vatican official resigns unexpectedly

Cardinal Becciu has left his post and given up his rights as cardinal, the Holy See has confirmed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/341oNdY

Covid: Tory MPs bid to increase scrutiny over coronavirus rules

Backbenchers raise concerns that measures are being brought in without Parliament having a say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3j2l0Ud

'Shop early for Christmas or risk losing out'

With three months to go before the big day, online retailers warn shoppers need to buy early this year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3j3S3Hn

Little Mix demanded aftercare on their show

The band insisted on supporting contestants after the show, "because we didn't have that" on X Factor. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/307j5Gj

Government 'got into a tizzy' about civil servants home working

Indecision over civil servants coming into the office has wasted time and goodwill, a union says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3kIIWMI

Shoppers could pay more after no-deal Brexit

Tariffs could add £3bn to the cost of importing food and drink from the EU, a leading retail body warns. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mPbiH1

Covid-19 restrictions: 'Asian weddings have 400 guests - not 15'

British Asian weddings are traditionally lavish affairs that tend to have hundreds of guests. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2HvEtyI

New world news from Time: With Daily Infections Hitting a Record-High, Critics Say the U.K. Hasn’t Learned From Its Mistakes

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LONDON — Britain bungled its response to the coronavirus the first time around. Now many scientists fear it’s about to do it again. The virus is on the rise once more in the U.K., which has recorded almost 42,000 COVID-19 deaths, with confirmed daily infections hitting a record-high 6,634 on Thursday, though deaths remain far below their April peak. The surge has brought new restrictions on daily life, the prospect of a grim winter of mounting deaths — and a feeling of deja vu. “We didn’t react quick enough in March,” epidemiologist John Edmunds, a member of the government’s scientific advisory committee, told the BBC. “I think we haven’t learnt from our mistake back then and we’re, unfortunately, about to repeat it.” The U.K. is not alone in seeing a second wave of COVID-19. European countries including France, Spain and the Netherlands are struggling to suppress rising outbreaks while limiting the economic damage . But Britain’s pandemic response has revealed a rost