Coronavirus: Armed protesters enter Michigan statehouse

Several senators reportedly wore bulletproof vests as armed demonstrators looked on from the gallery.

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Coronavirus lockdown: Boots offers safe space for domestic abuse victims

People living with abuse will be able to use the pharmacy's consultation rooms to contact helplines.

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Coronavirus: Brian May says the shortage of PPE is 'horrendous'

The guitarist says he is 'angry and sad' over the situation, as Queen release a new charity single.

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Coronavirus: Calls for clarity as tips due to reopen

Some authorities say waste sites will reopen at the weekend, while others say further guidance is needed.

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Coronavirus lockdown: Boots offers safe space for domestic abuse victims

People living with abuse will be able to use the pharmacy's consultation rooms to contact helplines.

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Coronavirus: How will airlines get flying again?

When passenger planes start flying again, the world of air travel will be very different.

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New top story on Hacker News: Release (YC W20) Is Hiring a Senior SW Engineer – Cloud Infrastructure (Remote)

Release (YC W20) Is Hiring a Senior SW Engineer – Cloud Infrastructure (Remote)
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New top story on Hacker News: Here We Go Again: Why Is It Difficult for Developers to Learn Another Prog Lang?

Here We Go Again: Why Is It Difficult for Developers to Learn Another Prog Lang?
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Coronavirus: 'We go hungry so we can feed our children'

A growing number of families are struggling to put food on the table during the coronavirus lockdown.

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Ramadan and Coronavirus: Breaking my fast on Zoom

How fasting in lockdown and isolation has changed Ramadan for young Muslims this year.

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Quiz of the Week: On UFOs, lockdown loosening and more

How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days?

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Coronavirus: What it's like to be shielding in your twenties

Grace, 26, doesn't look it but she's deemed extremely vulnerable - here's how she's dealing with having to shield.

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Nordic Islands seen in their 'surreal light'

The breathtaking landscapes of Iceland, Greenland, Norway and the Faroe Islands.

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Coronavirus: When your child's in intensive care with Covid-19

Two mothers tell the BBC about their experiences as their young children battled the virus.

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Coronavirus: How can I help?

Giving blood, writing a diary, or reading a story to your friends' children are just some of the options.

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Coronavirus: Three continents, four lives, one day

The stories of people who died on one day, from an exile who returned home to a disaster survivor.

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Coronavirus: 'Many said goodbye to loved ones in an ambulance'

Dr Nigel Kennea describes his role supporting bereaved families at one London hospital during the coronavirus pandemic.

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How The Assistant exposes Hollywood's abuse silence

The movie which has roots in the exposure of power and abuse in the film industry after #MeToo.

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The worldwide race to make solar power more efficient

Scientists are working on better solar cells that will turn more of the sun's rays into electricity.

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‘Justice not charity’ - the blind marchers who made history

Remembering the maverick blind campaigners who walked to London a century ago to demand equality.

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Lockdown homeschooling: The parents who have forgotten what they learned at school

Parents have been turning to Google to help them teach the things they’ve forgotten.

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Coronavirus: 'I'm being penalised because I took maternity leave'

Self-employed women say they are missing out on government support as they've recently taken leave.

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Debt warning over car finance payment holidays

Families say they have been trying for six weeks to secure a lockdown car finance payment holiday.

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Coronavirus: Jury trials face 'biggest change since WW2'

Measures last seen in World War Two will be needed to allow jury trials to resume, says top judge.

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Harrison Ford investigated over LA runway incident

The US actor was piloting a plane that wrongly crossed a runway where another aircraft was landing.

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Coronavirus: NHS faces 'massive' challenge helping patients recover

Recovering patients may still experience weakness, breathlessness and anxiety, therapists say.

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Coronavirus kills 70 veterans at Massachusetts care home

Officials are investigating if residents received proper medical care at the Massachusetts home.

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Coronavirus: Child abuse calls to NSPCC up 20% since lockdown

Calls specifically about emotional abuse have jumped 50%, the charity says.

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Facebook and Twitter allow scammers 'free rein'

Consumer watchdog Which? finds credit-card information and Netflix account details for sale on both.

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Staging a 'socially distanced' boxing match

Inside the Nicaraguan boxing event that caught the world's attention during the pandemic.

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New top story on Hacker News: Frank Ramsey – The Man Who Thought Too Fast

Frank Ramsey – The Man Who Thought Too Fast
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Coronavirus: Deadline day for 100,000 tests pledge

It comes as the PM is to lead the Downing Street briefing later - the first time since his return to work.

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Captain Tom Moore given colonel title on 100th birthday

A host of tributes and gifts help the WW2 veteran who raised £29m for the NHS mark his 100th birthday.

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Coronavirus R0: Is this the crucial number?

The number at the heart of the decision whether to lift lockdown.

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Will thermal cameras help to end the lockdown?

Thermal cameras can spot people with a temperature. Will they help to end the lockdown?

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Coronavirus: Madrid's balcony cinema screens films for people in lockdown

People in Madrid can watch films from their balconies after the local council brought in huge screens.

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'We'll starve to death if this continues'

Half of the world's workers could lose their jobs because of Covid-19, we meet four who are struggling with lockdown.

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In pictures: Iranian embassy siege in London

Images from 40 years ago, when six gunmen took over the Iranian embassy in Kensington.

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An unlikely coronavirus hotspot in forgotten US corner

How poverty and economic inequality are threatening an entire generation of African Americans.

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Coronavirus: How does contact tracing work and is my data safe?

Millions in the UK will soon be asked to download an app that helps to limit coronavirus spreading.

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Boris Johnson, Carrie Symonds, and a baby in a very exclusive club

Baby Johnson joins Leo Blair and Florence Cameron to become a member of a very exclusive club.

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Coronavirus: Searching for truth behind Spain's care home tragedy

Families want to know why so many of their elderly relatives have died.

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Coronavirus: Japan's low testing rate raises questions

Japan's relatively low rate of virus testing raises questions about how it has tackled the pandemic.

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How will airlines get flying again?

When passenger planes start flying again, the world of air travel will be very different.

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Coronavirus: Why the fashion industry faces an 'existential crisis'

"No-one wants to buy clothes to sit at home in," as Next's chief executive Simon Wolfson puts it.

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New top story on Hacker News: SSH hacks – a little sanity for remote workers

SSH hacks – a little sanity for remote workers
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Coronavirus: Trump orders meatpacking plants to stay open

As the pandemic squeezes US food supply, the president designates the plants critical infrastructure.

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New top story on Hacker News: Software Is Polluting the World

Software Is Polluting the World
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Coronavirus: France mandates masks for schools and transport

Face masks will be compulsory on public transport and in secondary schools when France lifts curbs.

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Priti Patel probe findings should be made public 'as soon as possible' - Labour

The home secretary denies bullying staff at three different government departments.

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New top story on Hacker News: Proving that C++'s grammar is undecidable

Proving that C++'s grammar is undecidable
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Coronavirus: Mike Pence flouts rule on masks at hospital

In a deleted tweet, the Mayo Clinic said the US vice-president had been told of their mask rules.

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VE Day anniversary: Queen to lead events 75 years on

The Queen will address the nation as part of a series of events to mark the end of World War Two in Europe.

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Coronavirus: Call for £700 catch-up premium for poorer pupils

Secondary schools should get cash to offer extra tuition to disadvantaged pupils, say MPs and peers.

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Coronavirus: Medical cannabis access eased amid lockdown

Clinics have been offering online consultations.

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New top story on Hacker News: Hiding in plain sight: PhantomLance walks into a market

Hiding in plain sight: PhantomLance walks into a market
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New top story on Hacker News: DigitalOcean VPC

DigitalOcean VPC
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Coronavirus: 98-year-old doctor working through the lockdown

France's oldest doctor continues to support patients during the pandemic, despite being at high risk of getting coronavirus.

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Refugee camp image wins food photo contest

An image of children at a Rohingya refugee camp wins Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year 2020.

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Coronavirus: Lockdown on a deserted Australian Island

How one Australian couple ended up isolated in paradise on Fraser Island.

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The trees that survived the bombing of Hiroshima

How a message of hope and peace is being spread by trees

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Coronavirus: This is what reopening in US looks like

Barber shops, tattoo parlours, beaches and restaurants reopen in Georgia.

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Coronavirus: 'My cafe's going bust before it's even opened'

A car factory worker turned cafe owner explains how coronavirus is affecting his business dream.

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Coronavirus: Wild animals enjoy freedom of a quieter world

Lockdowns give parts of the natural world an opportunity to experience life with fewer humans around.

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'I wanted doors I could slam': Growing up in a see-through house

Shelley Klein lived in a modernist masterpiece - but envied her friends' more traditional homes.

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Coronavirus: Two million Bangladesh jobs 'at risk' as clothes orders dry up

Half of the four million garment industry jobs in Bangladesh could be lost as orders dry up.

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The Valentine's Day snake puzzle

Why were 29 snakes left in pillowcases in a Sunderland dustbin the day before and the day after Valentine's Day?

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India coronavirus: The man giving dignified burial to Covid-19 victims

Abdul Malabari has taken on the task of burying those who died with the virus in one Indian city.

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Coronavirus: Transgender people 'extremely vulnerable' during lockdown

Rights groups say coronavirus restrictions are leaving vulnerable trans people even more exposed.

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Missing Luke Durbin 'had a debt to county lines dealers'

Luke Durbin, who disappeared in 2006, was a drug dealer who owed money, a documentary reveals.

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New top story on Hacker News: Let’s Invent B(+)-Trees

Let’s Invent B(+)-Trees
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New top story on Hacker News: Packaging LXD for Arch Linux

Packaging LXD for Arch Linux
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Trump 'can't imagine why' US disinfectant calls spiked

The president says he takes no responsibility for a reported spike in calls to emergency hotlines.

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Coronavirus: Argentina bans commercial flight sales until 1 September

Aviation industry groups warn that the move puts at risk more than 300,000 jobs in the country.

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Coronavirus: Furloughed workers offered online skills training

The government urges staff in lockdown to take online training for the post-virus economy.

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Coronavirus: 'Thousands' of North Sea oil and gas jobs under threat

The UK's oil and gas industry says many firms will struggle to survive through the coronavirus crisis.

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Coronavirus: More than 2,000 prisoners may have been infected, says PHE

The number of infected prisoners could be six times higher than confirmed cases, health officials say.

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New top story on Hacker News: US states set to reopen as coronavirus could push jobless rate to 16%

US states set to reopen as coronavirus could push jobless rate to 16%
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Coronavirus: One big weekly shop back in fashion, says Tesco

Supermarket boss Dave Lewis says shopping trips are less frequent but basket sizes have doubled.

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Coronavirus: Councils vying for emergency virus cash

County councils say care funding must be a priority while district councils say services are at risk.

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Coronavirus: Hardship payment for dairy farmers considered

The virus outbreak has led to problems for the dairy industry, with warnings that cows could be slaughtered.

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Ethereal image of Cosmos flowers wins photo competition

A photo of Cosmos flowers wins the International Garden Photographer of the Year's Black & White photo project.

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Coronavirus: Families foster pets during outbreak

As animal shelters are forced to limit operations, many people have applied to temporarily rehome a pet.

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Coronavirus: What Trump voters think of his handling of crisis

'Dumbfounded' or 'great job' - Americans who backed the president in 2016 rate his pandemic response.

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Coronavirus: Florida pastor continues in-person services

Pastor Rich Vera is among a minority in America who say it’s appropriate to gather to worship.

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Coronavirus immunity: Can you catch it twice?

Immunity is the crucial question and understanding it will tell us how the pandemic will end.

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The Uber driver evicted from home and left to die of coronavirus

Rajesh Jayaseelan found himself homeless and sick in London with Covid-19. His widow tells his story.

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TV in lockdown: How shows are coping without a studio audience

Some TV shows are struggling without a crowd - but others have arguably improved.

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Coronavirus: Why are people still flying into the UK? And other questions

Why is it still possible to fly into the UK during the coronavirus lockdown, and other questions answered by BBC experts.

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Coronavirus doctor's diary: 'We aren't diagnosing many cancers now'

Planned surgery has been cancelled across the NHS - there may be some big changes when it resumes.

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Coronavirus: 'I returned my suits and spent £100 on loungewear’

Demand for casual clothing is soaring during the lockdown, but is the UK at risk of dressing down too much?

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Stressed firms look for better ways to source products

The way firms get their raw materials may change rapidly now Covid-19 has disrupted supply chains.

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New top story on Hacker News: Why a Data-Security Expert Fears U.S. Voting Will Be Hacked

Why a Data-Security Expert Fears U.S. Voting Will Be Hacked
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New top story on Hacker News: Comparing Model-Based Testing with Traditional Testing: Empirical Study (2014)

Comparing Model-Based Testing with Traditional Testing: Empirical Study (2014)
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Coronavirus: Captain Tom Moore gets Royal Mail birthday postmark

Royal Mail says it is "honoured" to honour the war veteran, who has raised £29m for the NHS.

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Saudi Arabia to end executions for crimes committed by minors, says commission

The Human Rights Commission says people who committed crimes as minors will no longer be executed.

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'I have lost care support because of coronavirus'

Thousands of Scots no longer have home-care support during the coronavirus crisis, the BBC finds.

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New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: Any resource on how to repair MacBook logic board?

Ask HN: Any resource on how to repair MacBook logic board?
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New top story on Hacker News: New Air Force One instruction manuals cost $84M

New Air Force One instruction manuals cost $84M
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Coronavirus: 'I'm tattooing myself every day in lockdown, but I'm running out of space'

Coronavirus: 'I'm tattooing myself every day in lockdown, but I'm running out of space'

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Coronavirus: 'When will pandemic end?' and other questions from kids

Jonathan Ball, professor of virology at the University of Nottingham, answers science questions sent in by children, that you've probably been wondering about too.

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The boy who photographed La Belle Époque of France

Jacques Henri Lartigue documented La Belle Époque of France.

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Coronavirus: The people inspired into making a difference

The BBC spoke to people inspired by Capt Tom's effort help the NHS by walking lengths of his garden.

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Coronavirus: Should maternity and paternity leave be extended?

A petition calling for maternity leave to be extended due to coronavirus has attracted many signatures.

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Coronavirus: The US resistance to a continued lockdown

The protesters have made global headlines but it's ideology not economics driving them.

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Jack Ma: The billionaire trying to stop coronavirus (and fix China's reputation)

How Jack Ma's growing clout during the coronavirus crisis may put him in the sights of China's jealous leaders.

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Coronavirus: Is it too early to expand our 'social bubbles'?

New Zealand is relaxing some social distancing measures, but is it safe for other nations?

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Coronavirus: A visual guide to the economic impact

Key maps and charts explain how the virus has impacted markets and businesses around the world.

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'He said it was the stupidest idea he had ever seen'

How Abigail Forsyth set up and grew the popular reusable cup business, KeepCup.

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'I feel like I don't count,' says man with MND

The government's advice on shielding is failing people with motor neurone disease, according to a charity.

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Gruffalo artist Axel Sheffler: 'This was something I could do to help'

Axel Sheffler has rushed to publish a book which explains the coronavirus pandemic to children.

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Coronavirus: The struggle of living in lockdown with autism

The Covid-19 crisis is an unsettling time for most, but for those with autism the problems are acute.

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Coronavirus: A visual guide to the economic impact

Key maps and charts explain how the virus has impacted markets and businesses around the world.

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Coronavirus: Businesses urged to challenge insurers 'trying it on'

Small businesses like pubs and restaurants face issues with insurers not paying out over Covid-19.

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Coronavirus: 'If I can't work, I can't feed my family'

How the Covid-19 crisis has left many migrant workers stranded and without money for their families.

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New top story on Hacker News: Email may have tainted Stanford coronavirus antibody study

Email may have tainted Stanford coronavirus antibody study
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Coronavirus: Naomi Campbell and African artists entertain fans online

Big-name celebrities and artists have been going online to entertain their fans during the pandemic.

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New top story on Hacker News: Beginners Guide to Gateways

Beginners Guide to Gateways
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Fox News Breaking News Alert

Fox News Breaking News Alert

EXCLUSIVE: Biden accuser blasts CNN's Cooper, others over 'blatant bias'

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New top story on Hacker News: Japan to subsidize 100% of salaries at small companies

Japan to subsidize 100% of salaries at small companies
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New top story on Hacker News: X-Ray for Your Database

X-Ray for Your Database
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New top story on Hacker News: Labour HQ used Facebook ads to deceive Jeremy Corbyn during election campaign

Labour HQ used Facebook ads to deceive Jeremy Corbyn during election campaign
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Coronavirus: New York to allow tests in pharmacies

Testing remains a key problem across the US but some states have started to lift restrictions.

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New top story on Hacker News: Tips for Mathematical Handwriting

Tips for Mathematical Handwriting
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New top story on Hacker News: Autopilot: Workload Autoscaling at Google

Autopilot: Workload Autoscaling at Google
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New top story on Hacker News: Coiled Computing

Coiled Computing
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Coronavirus: Ecuador 'victim' found alive in hospital mix-up

The Ecuadorean woman was wrongly declared to be dead, and someone else's ashes were sent to her family.

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New top story on Hacker News: Will cable TV be invaded by commercials? (1981)

Will cable TV be invaded by commercials? (1981)
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Coronavirus: Military to test key workers in mobile units

The mobile units will travel to "hard to reach" areas as the government looks to ramp up testing.

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New top story on Hacker News: Libra still needs more baking

Libra still needs more baking
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New top story on Hacker News: DNA may not be life's instruction book–just a jumbled list of ingredients

DNA may not be life's instruction book–just a jumbled list of ingredients
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Coronavirus: Care home staff struggling to get tests

Managers have told the BBC their workers are having to travel long distances for screening.

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Coronavirus: Charity dad returns full-time to NHS front line

Paramedic Tristan Cork says he faced a dilemma but wants to "be part of the fight" against Covid-19.

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Coronavirus: Minecraft virtual nightclub raises money for NHS

With the nation urged to stay at home, a night out in a virtual club proves a big draw for three friends.

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Coronavirus: Dorset celebrant hosts handfastings online

A celebrant is hosting a virtual commitment ceremony for couples on their wedding days.

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New top story on Hacker News: Great Debate (Astronomy)

Great Debate (Astronomy)
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New top story on Hacker News: Ray Dalio – The Changing World Order

Ray Dalio – The Changing World Order
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Coronavirus: Five firms seeing sales boom in the lockdown

Amid all the threats posed by Covid-19 pandemic, some firms are finding ways to forge ahead.

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New top story on Hacker News: Bringing Back Iris by Lowe's – Arcus Smart Home

Bringing Back Iris by Lowe's – Arcus Smart Home
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New top story on Hacker News: Asian American Discrimination in Harvard Admissions [pdf]

Asian American Discrimination in Harvard Admissions [pdf]
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New top story on Hacker News: ClojureScript 1.10.741

ClojureScript 1.10.741
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New top story on Hacker News: Messenger Rooms and More Ways to Connect When You’re Apart

Messenger Rooms and More Ways to Connect When You’re Apart
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Coronavirus: Plea for public to get medical care when they need it

People needing help should not be put off by the coronavirus pandemic, say health professionals.

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Coronavirus: Dominic Cummings attended meetings of key scientific group

Downing Street confirms the PM's chief adviser attended Sage meetings but denies he is a member.

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Fox News Breaking News Alert

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Footage from a decades-old TV interview offers new clue about a former Joe Biden aide's claim the then-senator sexually assaulte

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New top story on Hacker News: Help Me Decide Please

Help Me Decide Please
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Colombia: Saving rare species in jungles once protected by war

Botanists from Kew are combing the forests of Colombia for new species threatened with extinction since peace accords were signed.

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Coronavirus: 'Homeless' struggle to social distance

People living in shared accommodation are concerned about how they stay safe.

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Eurovision Again: Why fans of the song contest get together every Saturday

Fans of the song contest are re-watching old competitions as "a distraction from all the bad stuff".

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Coronavirus: Dancer uses bin night to perform for neighbours

Albert has not been able to dance freely, but that changed the moment he embraced taking the rubbish out as an act of freedom - and a gift to his new neighbours.

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Week in pictures: 18-24 April 2020

A selection of news photographs taken around the world this week.

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Lockdown: The teacher using pavements as blackboards

A mother of five spreads her knowledge of plants and trees by chalking names on local pavements.

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Coronavirus: Has Sweden got its science right?

The strategy devised by scientists was to keep large parts of society open but not everyone is convinced.

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Coronavirus: Are these seven targets being hit?

Ministers have set targets for testing, medical equipment and hospital beds. Have they delivered?

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Coronavirus: Should I worry about my lockdown eating?

Weeks of lockdown is putting a strain on some people's relationship with food.

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Coronavirus: Why going without physical touch is so hard

Touch is the first sense humans develop in the womb - is that why so many are finding lockdown difficult?

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The celebrities striking the right note by spreading comfort and joy

Not all stars have come off well, but some are providing positivity, humour and a human touch.

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Nova Scotia shooting: 'They had no idea the hell they were going to face'

Canada's deadliest shooting is pieced together by the people swept up in its path of terror.

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Coronavirus: The celebrity cash giveaway and other stories fact-checked

Unpicking the week's dubious claims including a fake cash giveaway and a Covid-19 "remedy".

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Insurers estimate virus payouts to UK firms to be £1.2bn

Early estimate from insurance group says £900m will go to businesses with specialist policies.

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Coronavirus: Transport usage will change after lockdown

Public transport usage won't recover to pre-Covid19 levels once the lockdown ends, a survey suggests.

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Recovery expert: 'Some businesses will never reopen'

Adapting quickly, reassuring customers and flexible workforces will be key, says disaster recovery expert.

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Coronavirus: Congress passes $484bn economic relief bill

The bill puts more money towards a small business aid fund, overwhelmed hospitals and testing expansion.

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New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: Optimal cloud service to run tiny website with back end Python + SQLite?

Ask HN: Optimal cloud service to run tiny website with back end Python + SQLite?
23 by djoldman | 19 comments on Hacker News.
Web ninjas: What is your go-to cloud service for running a small website served with python + jinja2 + sqlite? The website does little besides searching an sqlite table, serving a form, and writing the form response to an sqlite table, all with minimal computation and bandwidth. Wants are: Low price Low maintenance time/cost Simplicity My strengths do not include web development/servers but I know the basics. I'm particularly interested in the gotchas like: difficulties setting up SSL, transfer limits, and "X is perfect except that ____". If I'm asking the wrong question or not providing enough info, please say so.

New top story on Hacker News: Pioneer-era apple types thought extinct found in US West

Pioneer-era apple types thought extinct found in US West
6 by deegles | 0 comments on Hacker News.

Prickles the sheep found after seven years of Tasmania self-isolation

A sheep that went missing in the Tasmanian bush has been found seven years later.

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Coronavirus: How artists are depicting the lockdown

British sculptor Sir Antony Gormley is among the artists sharing work from home during the health crisis.

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Quiz of the Week: On satellites and stars Together at Home

How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days?

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The retail expert who took a job on the shop floor

When Bryan Roberts lost his job as a retail analyst, he took his first ever job working in a shop.

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Coronavirus: What is contact tracing and how does it work?

When lockdown ends, contact tracing could help limit the spread of coronavirus.

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Coronavirus: 'I can't wash my hands - my water was cut off'

In the midst of a public health crisis, families in Detroit have no water due to non-payment.

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My Money: 'The alcohol bill has increased, but he's earned it!'

As part of a BBC blog series, Claire Millington in the UK talks us through one week during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Ramadan: Fasting safely during coronavirus crisis

During Ramadan, many Muslim people abstain from eating and drinking between sunrise and sunset.

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Coronavirus: Wages, sick pay and time off explained

As many people receive a smaller pay cheque, we explain wages and sick pay during the coronavirus outbreak?

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With humans vulnerable: How about a digital helper?

Robots and digital assistants have proved useful during the Covid-19 pandemic but are still limited.

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10 songs supporting the world through lockdown

DJs around the world reveal the songs helping their listeners keep upbeat while stuck at home.

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Coronavirus: 'I faked having Covid-19 on Facebook and got arrested'

Across the world police are chasing down alleged symptom-fakers who are being accused of triggering panic.

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Fox News Breaking News Alert

Fox News Breaking News Alert

Cincinnati Bengals select Heisman Trophy winner Joe Burrow as first pick in NFL Draft

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New top story on Hacker News: The Quiet Revolution of Animal Crossing

The Quiet Revolution of Animal Crossing
13 by deegles | 2 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: A Gooey and Delicious History of Mac and Cheese, a Meal Once Fit for a King

A Gooey and Delicious History of Mac and Cheese, a Meal Once Fit for a King
6 by zdw | 0 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Releasing software to the fleet far too quickly broke stuff

Releasing software to the fleet far too quickly broke stuff
7 by guiambros | 1 comments on Hacker News.

Coronavirus: Wales lockdown rules tightened over second homes

Tougher rules from Saturday will make it clear people cannot stay or exercise outside their area.

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Coronavirus: Lockdown's heavy toll on Italy's mental health

Italians are struggling to cope with Europe's strictest and longest-running lockdown.

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The couples still paying for a cancelled wedding

Venues are forcing couples to pay large cancellation fees over weddings postponed due to the lockdown.

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New top story on Hacker News: Lists of corporate assets

Lists of corporate assets
8 by hhs | 0 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Biggest Oil ETF Could Go ‘Lights Out,’ Warns Wall Street Strategist

Biggest Oil ETF Could Go ‘Lights Out,’ Warns Wall Street Strategist
19 by JumpCrisscross | 4 comments on Hacker News.

'Zoombombing' targeted with new version of app

Zoom has upgraded its security measures after a series of incidents of online meetings being hijacked.

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New top story on Hacker News: Google Cloud’s fully managed Anthos is now generally available for AWS

Google Cloud’s fully managed Anthos is now generally available for AWS
25 by 9nGQluzmnq3M | 15 comments on Hacker News.

Coronavirus: Should I start taking vitamin D?

Some people might want to consider it during the pandemic. Here's why.

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Coronavirus: The parents in lockdown with violent children

When your own child is a danger to you, how do you endure the isolation of social distancing?

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Coronavirus: Can my boss make me return to work? And other questions

Does the UK have reusable protective equipment and other coronavirus questions answered by BBC experts.

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Developing world economies hit hard by coronavirus

The Covid-19 pandemic is badly damaging developing countries' economies in a number of ways.

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Coronavirus: Preparing for a Ramadan under lockdown

Key workers like Dr Kiran Rahim may be unable to fast this year due to the intensity of their work.

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Coronavirus: Stories of unemployment, fear and hope in the US

The unemployment figures are staggering - but there's a human story behind each of the numbers too.

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Rina Sawayama: Turning familial pain into pop gold

How one of the year's catchiest pop albums started out as a dissertation on intergenerational pain.

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Coronavirus: Study to track infection and immunity levels

The findings will help to inform the government's strategy for easing the lockdown.

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Coronavirus: How will the developing world cope?

There is growing concern about the impact the virus will have on poorer countries.

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Heads say 1 June earliest realistic school opening

A practical timetable for reopening schools is likely to mean next half term, say head teachers.

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Coronavirus: Trump signs order on immigration green card suspension

The president has justified pausing applications for permanent residence to protect American jobs.

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Coronavirus lockdown: Living with my parents under new house rules

Madeleine, 22, shows us what life is like for a college student who has moved back in with her parents.

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Coronavirus: Health claims debunked

Beware of false claims about 5G, inhaling steam, skin colour and vaccines.

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Sex, Disability, and Sex and Disability

Disability and sex is a topic around which there are a lot of misconceptions, but what do disabled people think when people get awkward talking about sex with them?

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Book recommendations from today's top selling authors

Five authors, including Margaret Atwood and Adam Kay, tell BBC arts editor Will Gompertz what their go-to books are for lockdown.

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New top story on Hacker News: U.S. Reels to a Meat Shortage and Prices Are Getting Weird

U.S. Reels to a Meat Shortage and Prices Are Getting Weird
12 by theslurmmustflo | 1 comments on Hacker News.

Coronavirus: Test data 'reassuring for frontline healthcare workers'

The number of positive tests was no different to that of staff in non-clinical roles, say researchers.

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Big Night In: Doctor Who stars past and present unite for BBC charity show

Doctors from the past 50 years will appear on the star-studded fundraising telethon later.

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New top story on Hacker News: The Father of FinFETs: Chenming Hu, the 2020 IEEE Medal of Honor Recipient

The Father of FinFETs: Chenming Hu, the 2020 IEEE Medal of Honor Recipient
14 by matt_d | 0 comments on Hacker News.

Coronavirus: Government facing fresh questions over EU equipment scheme

The UK had ample chance to join an EU scheme to source medical equipment, sources tell the BBC.

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Coronavirus: Experts question UK self-isolation advice

Public health experts fear the current UK advice may not be enough to stop the spread of the disease.

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Will anyone ever find Shackleton's lost ship?

Last year's failed attempt to locate one of the world's great wrecks has lessons for future efforts.

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Coronavirus advice ignored by Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro

The president was seen coughing at a public rally, as criticisms against his response grow.

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Coronavirus: How a plus-size fashion retailer is adapting

Ojoma Idegwu, founder of plus-size fashion label Dear Curves, explains how she is adapting to coronavirus.

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Coronavirus: Dressing up in isolation

Photographer Julia Keil finds inspiration in art as she turns the camera on herself while in isolation.

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Ex porn-star and activist explores men's rights issues

Philipp travels to a conference on men’s issues in Chicago, shedding light on the controversial movement.

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A coronavirus survivor's story: 'I touched death'

Elizabeth says she feels lucky to be alive after falling seriously ill with the virus.

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Coronavirus: The NHS staff living away from homes and families

In order to protect loved ones, some NHS staff are living away from home while they care for patients.

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Coronavirus: Meet the UK's DIY mask-makers

Thousands of people are producing cloth masks, despite UK authorities saying they are unnecessary.

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Coronavirus: Businesses adapting to life under lockdown

UK companies tell the BBC how they have changed in order to survive the coronavirus lockdown.

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India migrants ask: When can I go home?

Millions of desperate migrant workers are trapped far away from home with no jobs or money.

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New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: How do you tell SaaS sales people you want a self-serve option?

Ask HN: How do you tell SaaS sales people you want a self-serve option?
8 by pm_me_ur_fullzz | 4 comments on Hacker News.
I already know that if I have to inquire about the price or ask for a login that the service is going to be some antiquated 90's bs. But occasionally I experience this for something I didn't expect, like cloud computing. I encountered a cloud service that had obscure hardware I was looking for, and unlike Amazon, Google, Azure, DigitalOcean etc this service needed for you to email them to get signed up! "Thank you for your interest! Where are you located and what does your work involve?" Okay "Sales Engineers", why is that relevant. Why is a human even answering this email? "I'm experimenting with deployments but latency isn't a big issue for me so any data center will be fine". You know, like you would say with Amazon, except in a dropdown. I jump through the hoops. Finally, I get to see what the interface is like, I'm poking around with no surprise that graphic design is an afterthought when suddenly You've got mail! My email client doesn't say that but his probably does. "I wanted to do a quick check-in and.." Aw that's nice and I also would have been totally fine contacting support whenever I got around to it! I checked out the interface, got my fill, decided it wasn't for me and moved on! All in all in one week it took: 10 emails to get signed up 1 email to tell me that "the system" should send me an email about my new account login 2 emails to get the account login and confirmation 4 emails to troubleshoot the broken account login system 1 automated onboarding email 3 checkin emails 1 automated 1 week anniversary onboarding email What's the way to tell people I want a self serve option? Reducing this email chain down to 3 emails. Why is that person employed? This was during the best market in the history of mankind and I was questioning that, and now everyone with a talent more relevant than customer "retention" should be just as annoyed, given how coveted a continual flow of oxygen is now. xx

New top story on Hacker News: Cheran: The town that threw out police, politicians and gangsters (2016)

Cheran: The town that threw out police, politicians and gangsters (2016)
4 by sudoaza | 0 comments on Hacker News.

Coronavirus: US green cards to be halted for 60 days, Trump says

The US president's immigration ban will not be applied to temporary workers entering the country.

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Tiny fraction of 'at risk' children attending schools

Fears grow that thousands of children in England face increased danger during the current lockdown.

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Coronavirus cure: When will we have a drug to treat it?

There no drugs proven to help doctors treat the disease, but work is under way around the world.

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Coronavirus: Supermarkets 'to face day of reckoning' on wages

Staff risking their health to serve the public should get more pay and respect, a union boss says.

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New top story on Hacker News: 30 Years of iRobot

30 Years of iRobot
7 by MaysonL | 0 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: An un-edited view of Saturn

An un-edited view of Saturn
4 by joan_kode | 1 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: The Chaos Programming Language

The Chaos Programming Language
5 by mertyildiran | 1 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Guitar Chord Voicings with Prolog

Guitar Chord Voicings with Prolog
9 by edavis | 0 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Show HN: I made a macOS app to let me draw on the screen while on video calls

Show HN: I made a macOS app to let me draw on the screen while on video calls
18 by rampatra | 1 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Flexport is still hiring software engineers in Amsterdam (we can get you a visa)

Flexport is still hiring software engineers in Amsterdam (we can get you a visa)
1 by thedogeye | 0 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: The 'Undertaker of Silicon Valley' Stays Busy as Startups Lay Off Thousands

The 'Undertaker of Silicon Valley' Stays Busy as Startups Lay Off Thousands
18 by stygiansonic | 0 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Testing Sync at Dropbox

Testing Sync at Dropbox
28 by rbtying | 2 comments on Hacker News.

Coronavirus: Masks for public 'could put NHS supplies at risk'

The hospitals bosses' warning comes ahead of a review into whether the public should be urged to wear masks.

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Virgin Australia slumps into voluntary administration

Australia's second-largest carrier cut almost all flights last month amid virus travel bans.

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Coronavirus: How the funeral industry is coping with Covid-19

A south-east London funeral directors say their workload has doubled since the outbreak.

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New top story on Hacker News: Show HN: SpacedTime – Remember the important things in your life

Show HN: SpacedTime – Remember the important things in your life
16 by uptownhr | 3 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Phelia – React for Slack Apps

Phelia – React for Slack Apps
12 by maxchehab | 1 comments on Hacker News.

Coronavirus: Restaurant bosses call for rent holiday

More than two million jobs are at risk in the hospitality sector, the High Street eateries say.

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Coronavirus: UK forces hundreds of scam Covid-19 shops offline

The National Cyber Security Centre says it took down almost 500 fake stores over the past month.

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The stealthy little drones that fly like insects

Making wings that flap is very difficult, but it has real advantages as some are finding out.

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'Coronavirus is the biggest low in my career'

How designer Roksanda Ilincic is adapting her business during the coronavirus lockdown.

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Alcohol fuels rise in assaults on over 50s, study suggests

Drink-related violence may be behind a rise in A&E visits by older people, as total admissions fall.

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Coronavirus: New working arrangements for MPs as Commons returns

Questions by video link and strict social distancing will be among new features of parliamentary life.

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Plant disease: UK restricts olive tree imports to halt infection

Imports of lavender and rosemary will also be restricted from today to halt a deadly plant infection.

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Coronavirus dreams: Why are people having lockdown nightmares?

Some people are reporting more intense dreams while in lockdown due to coronavirus.

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Coronavirus doctor's diary: The patient who married hours before dying

Dr John Wright relates two love stories from the Covid wards of Bradford Royal Infirmary.

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Coronavirus: Are hospital cleaners forgotten heroes in this crisis?

Hygiene has never seemed more important. Here's how a woman who cleans wards in Chicago is being affected.

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Coronavirus: Why are international comparisons difficult?

Should you be comparing Covid-19 statistics between countries?

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Afghanistan: The detention centre for teenage Taliban members

The Afghan detention centre houses some 300 boys under 18, of whom half are alleged to be militants.

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Coronavirus: Why hanging on to a ticket could save your favourite festival

Some independent festivals are worried refunding after virus cancellation could end their business.

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Coronavirus: Key workers are clapped and cheered, but what are they paid?

Every Thursday the country comes together to celebrate our key workers, but how well are they paid?

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Coronavirus: Somali diaspora sends home stories of woe

British-Somalis have been badly hit in both economic and human terms.

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New top story on Hacker News: What happened to those GM spider goats with the silky milk? (2019)

What happened to those GM spider goats with the silky milk? (2019)
40 by Anon84 | 3 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Swiss Cat Ladders: Documenting and Deconstructing Feline-Friendly Infrastructure

Swiss Cat Ladders: Documenting and Deconstructing Feline-Friendly Infrastructure
6 by robocat | 2 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: In South Korea, a Protester’s Lone Fight Against Samsung

In South Korea, a Protester’s Lone Fight Against Samsung
14 by adrian_mrd | 2 comments on Hacker News.

In pictures: Meeting the neighbours during isolation

Photographer Zoë Savitz meets her neighbours for the fist time, as they stay at home during the coronavirus crisis.

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Coronavirus: Six ways the lockdown has changed the UK

After three weeks of the restrictions, many aspects of everyday life have been transformed.

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Hay fever or coronavirus: The symptoms compared

The Royal College of General Practitioners is warning people not to mix up the symptoms.

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Gold mining in Ghana: Going underground with a child miner

Thousands of illegal gold mines tempt children into potentially lucrative but very dangerous work.

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Fruit labourers: 'If you don't want to work like a slave, you're out'

The BBC investigates allegations of exploitation in Spain's fruit and vegetable growing region Almeria.

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Coronavirus: 'I'm the nurse who switches off the ventilator'

Medical teams face tough decisions about when to turn off breathing machines for Covid-19 patients. One nurse tells her story.

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Coronavirus: How do I home-school my children?

Many parents are now responsible for their children's education, but as social media evidence suggests, it's not easy.

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How Typhoid Mary left a trail of scandal and death

The chilling story of an Irish immigrant cook who brought typhoid to well-to-do families in New York.

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Coronavirus: How to get to sleep during lockdown

If you've been counting sheep since lockdown started, these tips might help.

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'Coronavirus is the biggest low in my career'

How designer Roksanda Ilincic is adapting her business during the coronavirus lockdown.

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Coronavirus: 'There is help out there if you ask for it'

Charities are giving vital financial help to families who never expected to be on the breadline.

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India coronavirus: Should people pay for their own Covid-19 tests?

Experts question if India can effectively fight the outbreak if it will only pay for some tests.

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Disney stops paying 100,000 workers during downturn

Entertainment giant Disney will stop paying nearly half its workforce as it battles virus shutdowns.

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The translators giving indigenous migrants a voice

Indigenous Central American migrants can be left voiceless when facing US immigration authorities.

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New top story on Hacker News: The SF Anti-Mask League of 1919

The SF Anti-Mask League of 1919
4 by 9nGQluzmnq3M | 0 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Disney stops paying 100k workers to save $500m a month

Disney stops paying 100k workers to save $500m a month
8 by wslh | 0 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Crimson Contagion

Crimson Contagion
57 by wyck | 10 comments on Hacker News.

Coronavirus: US faced with protests amid pressure to reopen

Residents demand relaxation of infection prevention measures despite signs it is too soon to reopen.

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New top story on Hacker News: Show HN: Pxy – A Go server that proxies websocket livestreams to RTMP servers

Show HN: Pxy – A Go server that proxies websocket livestreams to RTMP servers
6 by chipneverdies | 2 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Payload, singleton, and stride lengths

Payload, singleton, and stride lengths
3 by ingve | 0 comments on Hacker News.

Coronavirus: Stables owner's fight to survive lockdown

The owner of an Edinburgh horse riding business says the lockdown is having a "horrendous" impact.

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Lancashire Police officer threatened 'to make something up'

The clip shows an officer warning the man: "Who are they going to believe, me or you?"

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New top story on Hacker News: A Protocol for Packet Network Intercommunication (1974) [pdf]

A Protocol for Packet Network Intercommunication (1974) [pdf]
3 by jacobedawson | 0 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Fortnite and the Metaverse

Fortnite and the Metaverse
6 by Reedx | 2 comments on Hacker News.

Oklahoma City bombing: The day domestic terror shook America

On this day 25 years ago, a deadly bomb attack shook America and left 168 people dead.

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The Papers: 'No 10 ignored warning' and 'PM takes back control'

Sunday's papers suggest Downing Street is beginning to plot the UK's exit from coronavirus lockdown.

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The internet has fun with the BBC News theme tune

Piano, dance, drums... people are sharing videos of their takes on the familiar music.

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Coronavirus: ‘Buying a round’ to thank NHS workers

Social enterprise Brewgooder is helping people buy beers for those on the coronavirus front line.

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Coronavirus: The view from my window

Jemima Yong's pictures record the comings and goings on a patch of land outside her London home.

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Coronavirus: UK's first 'TikTok house' opens during outbreak

Some of the UK's biggest social media stars are living in a house together during the lockdown.

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Doctor's diary: 'Fake news makes patients fear medical staff'

Conspiracy theories have been spreading among some parts of the BAME community, says Dr John Wright.

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Coronavirus: Advice columnists give tips on dating, work and parents

"Don't flirt with the cute girl at the checkout line" - and other advice for Covid-19 times.

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Coronavirus: Talking to yourself in lockdown? You're not alone

Now that they're self-isolating, some people have started talking to themselves. Should they be worried?

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Hudeidi: The Somali 'king of oud' who was felled by coronavirus

Somali musician Ahmed Ismail Hussein Hudeidi died in London from coronavirus at the age of 91.

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Coronavirus: Madrid’s medical heroes in the fight of their lives

Medics at one of the capital's busiest hospitals tell of services on the brink and becoming infected.

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We'll all die if coronavirus comes here, say worried Haitians

Haiti has barely 60 ventilators for 11 million people, and a limited number of doctors who can operate them.

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New top story on Hacker News: CDC reviewing ‘stunning’ universal testing results from Boston homeless shelter

CDC reviewing ‘stunning’ universal testing results from Boston homeless shelter
9 by g42gregory | 3 comments on Hacker News.

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Covid-19’s impact on Tor
59 by netsec_burn | 16 comments on Hacker News.

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Our Long Bets and Predictions about 02020
23 by another | 0 comments on Hacker News.

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When did I run that command? Update your Bash prompt with command start time
10 by countermeasure | 2 comments on Hacker News.

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French brotherhood burying the dead since 1188
4 by wormold | 0 comments on Hacker News.

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The Scholar's Vocation
5 by payasr | 0 comments on Hacker News.

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Show HN: I made a multiplayer web game with Elm
11 by the_gipsy | 1 comments on Hacker News.

Captain Tom Moore: How will coronavirus fundraising be spent?

Captain Tom Moore has raised millions for NHS charities - what will happen to the money?

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Week in pictures: 11-17 April 2020

A selection of news photographs taken around the world this week.

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Cornish dad bakes pasty the size of his newborn son

Tim Fuge, from Cornwall, says it was a struggle to find a baking tray for the 4,000-calorie pasty.

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National Youth Orchestra's Ode to Joy across Great Britain

The orchestra's 164 musicians joined together to perform the classic piece in a show of solidarity.

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Apollo 13: The silence in the blackout from those who were there

Fifty years on, hear the story from those who lived through the blackout at mission control.

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BBC correspondents and contributors read poetry from the personal to the universal

Listen to some BBC correspondents and guests sharing the poems that have helped them through difficult moments.

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Coronavirus and alcohol: One in three drink less but one in five drink more - survey

As research suggests one in three is drinking less, a look at changing alcohol habits.

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Coronavirus: BCG rumours and other stories fact-checked

Fact-checking the week's most popular dodgy claims, including BCG jabs and Iran's highly dubious testing device.

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Extreme piercing: A festival of self-inflicted pain

Since time immemorial, a village in West Bengal has paid tribute to Shiva by self-inflicting pain. This year coronavirus put a stop to it.

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Coronavirus: Is pandemic being used for power grab in Europe?

Some of Europe's leaders stand accused of taking advantage of a health crisis.

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Ethiopia and Eritrea: A wedding, birth and baptism at the border

The recent peace between once bitter enemies Ethiopia and Eritrea has transformed lives there.

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Coronavirus: AI steps up in battle against Covid-19

How machine learning is crunching data to search for drugs that could alleviate or cure Covid-19.

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New top story on Hacker News: Exceptionally gifted children: long-term outcomes of acceleration (2006) [pdf]

Exceptionally gifted children: long-term outcomes of acceleration (2006) [pdf]
10 by waterhouse | 1 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Working from home on the //c+

Working from home on the //c+
17 by empressplay | 4 comments on Hacker News.

Fox News Breaking News Alert

Fox News Breaking News Alert

Vice President Pence on Friday said states 'have enough' coronavirus tests to start phase one of reopening plan.

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Green’s retail empire could close over 100 stores

The owner of Topshop and Miss Selfridge is serving notice on landlords to walk away from more than 100 stores

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Coronavirus: Germany says its outbreak is 'under control'

The number of new infections has fallen significantly in Germany, where testing is at a high level.

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Writing Python inside your Rust code
3 by mcp_ | 0 comments on Hacker News.

Fox News Breaking News Alert

Fox News Breaking News Alert

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04/17/20 4:59 PM

New top story on Hacker News: Antibody tests reveal that coronavirus infections vastly exceed official counts

Antibody tests reveal that coronavirus infections vastly exceed official counts
4 by sohkamyung | 0 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Why Vegetables Get Freakish in the Land of the Midnight Sun (2014)

Why Vegetables Get Freakish in the Land of the Midnight Sun (2014)
3 by EndXA | 0 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Crank.js – Write JSX-driven components with functions, promises and generators

Crank.js – Write JSX-driven components with functions, promises and generators
7 by migueloller | 1 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: The Way Ahead (2017)

The Way Ahead (2017)
4 by jameshart | 0 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Dianne Feinstein's reply to constituents' opposition to EARN IT act

Dianne Feinstein's reply to constituents' opposition to EARN IT act
26 by hkmurakami | 6 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Purse.io Closing Down

Purse.io Closing Down
7 by bdcravens | 2 comments on Hacker News.

Captain Tom Moore: How the war veteran captured our hearts

The war veteran set out to raise £1,000 only to pass the £15m mark has inspired legions of fans.

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Coronavirus: A run through the 'warzone' of New York

A BBC reporter jogs around Central Park, encountering grim sights and pandemic-weary New Yorkers.

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Giant pumpkin rivalry brings growers together in Australia

Australia's giant pumpkin growers are spurred on by friendly rivalry and community bonds.

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Coronavirus: The untold story of America's biggest outbreak

Infections spread like wildfire through a pork factory in South Dakota. Here's how it happened.

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How UK's biggest radio show now comes from home

The public are turning to radio for companionship and escapism amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Coronavirus: 'My housemate refuses to social distance'

The UK's in lockdown, but some people aren't following the rules - and their housemates are worried.

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The scientists who made a 'home-brew' coronavirus test

Testing for coronavirus requires complicated mixtures of chemicals that can only be supplied by specific companies.

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Coronavirus: Astronaut Helen Sharman shares isolation coping strategies

The UK's first person in space has past experience of restricted movement and time away from family.

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Africans in China: We face coronavirus discrimination

The Guangzhou authorities deny their actions have been racist, but admit that all African nationals have been tested.

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New top story on Hacker News: Surgical mask brace creates a seal making standard masks comparable to N95s

Surgical mask brace creates a seal making standard masks comparable to N95s
6 by vivekvinodh | 0 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Vaccine fears brought measles back to New York

Vaccine fears brought measles back to New York
21 by hckr_nj | 2 comments on Hacker News.

Coronavirus: Why shoppers are afraid to put things back on the shelf

Shoppers are facing new dilemmas as they try to follow the correct etiquette to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

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New top story on Hacker News: Vue 3 Beta Released

Vue 3 Beta Released
3 by dyslexit | 0 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: It bid high and lost. Should Amazon be allowed a do-over on Jedi?

It bid high and lost. Should Amazon be allowed a do-over on Jedi?
43 by Foe | 19 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Ivermectin reduces SARS-CoV-2 viral RNA by 5000-fold within 48 hours

Ivermectin reduces SARS-CoV-2 viral RNA by 5000-fold within 48 hours
11 by ignoramous | 2 comments on Hacker News.

NHS boss: 'I need gowns, can I call Burberry?'

The director of an NHS Trust says staff only have enough protective gowns to last them for 24 hours.

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Climate change: US megadrought 'already under way'

A drought as bad as any in recorded history may be under way in the US.

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New top story on Hacker News: Will Asia Rewrite Human History?

Will Asia Rewrite Human History?
4 by anthrocurious | 0 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Jerry (YC S17) Is Hiring Full Stack Engineers (Toronto, SF Bay Area)

Jerry (YC S17) Is Hiring Full Stack Engineers (Toronto, SF Bay Area)
1 by linaz | 0 comments on Hacker News.

NHS boss: 'I’ve hardly any gowns, can I call Burberry?'

The NHS Trust director warns that he only has enough protective gowns for another 24 hours.

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Seafarers in limbo as coronavirus hits shipping

The shipping industry is already feeling the impact of Covid-19 as the world heads for recession.

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New top story on Hacker News: World economy expected to contract by 3%. In 2009 it contracted 0.1%.

World economy expected to contract by 3%. In 2009 it contracted 0.1%.
31 by adelHBN | 16 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: My First “Conway's Game of Life” Program in Tribute to John Conway

My First “Conway's Game of Life” Program in Tribute to John Conway
7 by core_dumped | 3 comments on Hacker News.

South Korea election: Ruling party wins amid coronavirus outbreak

President Moon Jae-in's party won a decisive victory in an election held under tight virus controls.

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New top story on Hacker News: Sapienz: Intelligent automated software testing at scale

Sapienz: Intelligent automated software testing at scale
6 by davidblue | 0 comments on Hacker News.

Coronavirus: Major UK takeaway chains start to reopen

Burger King, KFC and Pret A Manger announce limited openings after shutting at the lockdown's start.

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New top story on Hacker News: Google to Slow Hiring for Rest of 2020

Google to Slow Hiring for Rest of 2020
28 by prophetjohn | 6 comments on Hacker News.

Coronavirus: Fears of spike in poaching as pandemic poverty strikes

Conservation groups say poaching is on the rise as tourism income dries up at wildlife reserves.

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Coronavirus: 'Profound' mental health impact prompts calls for urgent research

Concerns over increased anxiety and isolation are already affecting the public, two surveys suggest.

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Coronavirus: How California kept ahead of the curve

The Golden State has only had a fraction of the coronavirus deaths experts expected - why?

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Coronavirus: The businesses crowdfunding to survive

UK companies are turning to their local communities to help them survive the coronavirus lockdown.

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Seafarers in limbo as coronavirus hits shipping

The shipping industry is already feeling the impact of Covid-19 as the world heads for recession.

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Declan McKenna goes 'hyper-surreal'

After being pigeon-holed as a protest singer, he's made a sci-fi concept album inspired by Bowie.

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New top story on Hacker News: ProtonMail Bridge is now open source

ProtonMail Bridge is now open source
25 by BafS | 1 comments on Hacker News.

Coronavirus: Trump says peak is passed and US to reopen soon

"We'll be the comeback kids," the president says, predicting some states will reopen this month.

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Coronavirus: Brits in India slam UK government's 'shambolic' repatriation

Thousands are returning but some said the British response was "incompetent" and "uncaring".

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Coronavirus: Hospital to trial 'glimmer of hope' blood treatment

Blood will be extracted from people who have recovered from Covid-19 and the plasma given to patients.

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Coronavirus: Rwandan radio stars spread hygiene message

Young people from Rwanda are producing radio plays to educate people about the importance of hand-washing.

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Coronavirus: 'I'm scared my dreams of becoming a mother are gone'

With fertility clinics stopping treatment because of coronavirus, women wanting to conceive fear their hopes are being dashed.

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New top story on Hacker News: Buridan's Principle (1984) [pdf]

Buridan's Principle (1984) [pdf]
3 by waterhouse | 0 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: NPM Has Joined GitHub

NPM Has Joined GitHub
93 by theBashShell | 45 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Pcileech WebRadar – browser based radar cheat for CS:GO

Pcileech WebRadar – browser based radar cheat for CS:GO
7 by msolujic | 1 comments on Hacker News.

Coronavirus: Should I wear a mask to stop the virus?

The BBC's Laura Foster looks at the science about when and where we should wear face masks.

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Coronavirus: False claims by politicians debunked

Reality Check exposes some false coronavirus claims made by leading politicians.

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Accenture: ‘Every business will be a health business’

Consulting giant Accenture says firms will need to invest in new health measures after the virus.

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Coronavirus: Southampton team sanitises city centre

Jake Anthony is using his cleaning company to sanitise public spaces in Southampton to help beat coronavirus.

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Do celebrities still matter in a crisis?

The role of celebrities in this crisis - how much do we listen to them?

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New top story on Hacker News: Windows Subsystem for Linux 2 Moving into General Availability

Windows Subsystem for Linux 2 Moving into General Availability
18 by msolujic | 0 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Anti-parasitic drug, Ivermectin, eliminates SARS-CoV-2 in cells in 48 hours

Anti-parasitic drug, Ivermectin, eliminates SARS-CoV-2 in cells in 48 hours
23 by origgm | 11 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Trello handed over my personal account to my previous company

Trello handed over my personal account to my previous company
42 by shashanktomar | 26 comments on Hacker News.

Epic Games delays the release of Fortnite's new season

The gaming industry has experienced delays because of restrictions on developers working from home.

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Coronavirus: Scammers use 'hook' of pandemic to target victims

Fraudsters are targeting vulnerable and self-isolating people, the National Crime Agency warns.

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New top story on Hacker News: KolibriOS – operating system written entirely in assembly language

KolibriOS – operating system written entirely in assembly language
4 by xvilka | 0 comments on Hacker News.

“My firm is viable – but I can’t get a loan”

Businesses say coronavirus loans are being approved too slowly to help firms hit by lockdown measures.

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Coronavirus: ‘My business could go bust if insurers don’t pay’

Insurer Hiscox has refused to pay out on claims relating to coronavirus, some small businesses have said.

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New top story on Hacker News: L.A. Times to Furlough Workers as Ad Revenue ‘Nearly Eliminated’

L.A. Times to Furlough Workers as Ad Revenue ‘Nearly Eliminated’
55 by spking | 24 comments on Hacker News.

Burger King ads for 'plant-based' Whopper banned

Ads suggested the burger, which is cooked alongside meat, is suitable for vegans, the watchdog says.

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Coronavirus: South Korea holds elections in masks and clinics

With coronavirus seemingly under control, South Korea is holding an election unlike any other.

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The Papers: 'Grim' economic forecast shows 'dark days ahead'

A watchdog's bleak warning of the potential effect of coronavirus dominates Wednesday's papers.

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Coronavirus: Isolation portraits over the internet

Photographer Fran Monks's portraits of those in isolation due to the coronavirus.

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Italy’s coronavirus lockdown puts restaurants out of business

As the lockdown in Italy enters its sixth week, some restaurants and bars are already going out of business.

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Life on Estonia's 'corona island'

The island of Saaremaa is under strict quarantine with officials estimating that half the population have contracted Covid-19.

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Coronavirus: What do all the terms mean?

Use our tool to check the meaning of key words and phrases associated with the Covid-19 outbreak

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Notre Dame fire: Fragile old lady of Paris waits for rescue

A year after fire devastated Notre Dame, construction has stopped and the cathedral is quiet.

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'Belsen showed me how low mankind can sink'

What Ian Forsyth saw at the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp in WW2 has haunted him for the past 75 years.

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Cyclone Harold and coronavirus: Pacific Islands face battle on two fronts

Aid agencies warn social distancing is impossible in the wake of natural disaster like Cyclone Harold.

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Coronavirus: Are the bodies of victims undermining Iran's official figures?

Could the number of coronavirus victims be worse than Iran makes out?

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New top story on Hacker News: Flexport is hiring software engineers in Amsterdam (we can get you a visa)

Flexport is hiring software engineers in Amsterdam (we can get you a visa)
1 by thedogeye | 0 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: John Conway

John Conway
2 by bindidwodtj | 0 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Can we ever go back?

Can we ever go back?
20 by jaredwiener | 4 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Many economists defend disaster profiteers. They are wrong

Many economists defend disaster profiteers. They are wrong
7 by chwolfe | 0 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: The Metric We Need to Manage Covid-19

The Metric We Need to Manage Covid-19
22 by sethbannon | 1 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Nbdev: Use Notebooks for Literate Programming

Nbdev: Use Notebooks for Literate Programming
6 by pcr910303 | 1 comments on Hacker News.

MPs summon China-owned firm execs over security concerns

MPs to summon British based, Chinese-owned firm executives over plans to transfer sensitive technology.

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Gyms face legal action over rent

The gym industry is calling on the government to prevent landlords from evicting businesses.

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New top story on Hacker News: Show HN: Cycell2d.com – A Cellular Morphogenesis Sandbox

Show HN: Cycell2d.com – A Cellular Morphogenesis Sandbox
6 by lurquer | 1 comments on Hacker News.

Coronavirus: TV costume makers create scrubs for NHS staff

Specialist kit for NHS staff is being made by the teams from shows like His Dark Materials.

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Doctor's diary: Getting messages of hope to the sick

Relatives may be distraught that they cannot visit a loved one, but efforts are made to keep them in touch.

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New top story on Hacker News: Fear and beauty: two weeks living with Covid-19

Fear and beauty: two weeks living with Covid-19
4 by mighty-fine | 0 comments on Hacker News.

Coronavirus: Six ways the lockdown has changed the UK

After three weeks of the restrictions, many aspects of everyday life have been transformed.

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New coronavirus helpline set up for vulnerable Scots

A new phone line is set up to provide help and advice for Scots who lack a support network at home.

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Coronavirus: The school 'hubs' open daily over the Easter holidays

Some schools are providing childcare to help key workers over what should be the Easter break.

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Police target online sexual predators with new campaign

Officers fear lockdown has brought a "heightened risk" of child sexual exploitation over the internet.

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Coronavirus: Health workers around the world on fears and fighting virus

Medics from countries around the world on their fears and the challenges of fighting Covid-19.

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Pets in Middle East abandoned over coronavirus fears

Pets in the Middle East are being left abandoned as their owners fear they could spread coronavirus.

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Coronavirus: How to cope with living alone in self-isolation

For those living alone, quarantine means being more cut off than ever. There are simple ways to manage.

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Coronavirus: 'I lost my mum on Mother's Day'

Egyptian Aya says she would have crumbled were it not for the support of strangers on WhatsApp.

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Greek artists fight race violence with a digital map

Artists and activists in Greece are bringing racist violence out of the shadows - by illustrating it.

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The audacious plan that could save a species

With only two northern white rhinos left in the world - both female - extinction seems a certainty.

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India coronavirus: World's largest postal service turns lifesaver

India Post steps in to transport vital medical supplies during the coronavirus lockdown.

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New top story on Hacker News: Colornames.org – A collaborative effort to name all 16.7M colors

Colornames.org – A collaborative effort to name all 16.7M colors
17 by picdit | 10 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: TclSqueak – IDE for Tcl

TclSqueak – IDE for Tcl
10 by dmux | 2 comments on Hacker News.

Coronavirus: Food delivery driver paying back doctors who saved him

Having survived cancer, one delivery rider in China is helping keep medical staff fed during the pandemic.

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Coronavirus: Six people shot at California house party during lockdown

The "large" party was being held in an apartment complex despite a statewide order "stay at home".

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Deadly tornadoes batter southern US states

Officials say people should not let coronavirus lockdowns stop them seeking shelter from the storms.

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New top story on Hacker News: 31% Can’t Pay the Rent: ‘It’s Only Going to Get Worse’

31% Can’t Pay the Rent: ‘It’s Only Going to Get Worse’
29 by Willson50 | 10 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Luminus – A Clojure Web Framework

Luminus – A Clojure Web Framework
6 by Naac | 0 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Technical reasons to choose FreeBSD over GNU/Linux

Technical reasons to choose FreeBSD over GNU/Linux
45 by signa11 | 18 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: Programs that saved you 100 hours?

Ask HN: Programs that saved you 100 hours?
111 by zJayv | 40 comments on Hacker News.
I learned about a ton of useful CLIs, desktop apps, and SaaS products from this thread ( https://ift.tt/2mTL1dM ). But it was posted 3 years ago, and perhaps some useful stuff has emerged in the interim, hence my starting this thread.

New top story on Hacker News: Conway's Game Of Life in APL (2009) [video]

Conway's Game Of Life in APL (2009) [video]
9 by kick | 3 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Writing a SQL database from scratch in Go

Writing a SQL database from scratch in Go
29 by v3gas | 1 comments on Hacker News.

Coronavirus: Call for testing of firefighters as 3,000 isolate

The Fire Brigades Union says England is the only UK nation not to commit to testing its members.

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Coronavirus: Italian tenor Bocelli sings at Milan's empty cathedral

Italian tenor Bocelli sings at an empty cathedral with a message of hope to those in lockdown.

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New top story on Hacker News: New nuclear reactor designs promise safe, clean electricity

New nuclear reactor designs promise safe, clean electricity
56 by jseliger | 29 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Does time really flow? New clues from intuitionist math

Does time really flow? New clues from intuitionist math
8 by nikolasavic | 1 comments on Hacker News.

Coronavirus: Japan rushes to house thousands of homeless people

The cafes are a common destination for homeless people but coronavirus has forced many to shut.

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Coronavirus: Ecuador struggles to bury its victims

Families in Ecuador's biggest city are frustrated by the struggle to bury their loved ones.

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Coronavirus: 'Dear Class of 2020' video shares graduating seniors' messages

One student's initiative is letting high school seniors open up about their final year being cut short.

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Coronavirus: Winchester medical student graduates early

Junior doctor Molly Dineen has graduated early to help NHS workers in the fight against coronavirus.

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Coronavirus: What's the latest with Brexit and other big stories?

From Brexit to Syria, what else is happening as the global pandemic dominates the agenda?

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Coronavirus: What Boris Johnson's Greek hero teaches us about epidemics

As Boris Johnson recovers from Covid-19, he will be reflecting on the plague that hit Athens in 430 BC, writes Armand D'Angour.

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Coronavirus: The grandad who became a TikTok star without realising it

Joe Allington was persuaded to dance on TikTok for the first time in January. Now he's got 1.5 million followers.

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Coronavirus hacks: How to build better relationships remotely

Tips to make more meaningful connections by phone or Zoom while you're stuck in self-isolation.

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New top story on Hacker News: Twttr sketch (2006)

Twttr sketch (2006)
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New top story on Hacker News: Show HN: Terminal Multiplexer Inspired by I3

Show HN: Terminal Multiplexer Inspired by I3
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New top story on Hacker News: Why Roam Is Cool

Why Roam Is Cool
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Coronavirus: PM thanks NHS staff as UK deaths set to pass 10,000

Boris Johnson says he owes his life to the staff treating him for coronavirus in hospital.

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New top story on Hacker News: Why We Sleep: A Tale of Institutional Failure

Why We Sleep: A Tale of Institutional Failure
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New top story on Hacker News: The Wolves of Stanislav: An Improbably True Parable for the Pandemic Age

The Wolves of Stanislav: An Improbably True Parable for the Pandemic Age
11 by Thevet | 1 comments on Hacker News.

Coronavirus: Front-line NHS staff 'at risk of PTSD'

There's a risk of a "future mental health crisis", the British Psychological Society says.

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Fox News Breaking News Alert

Fox News Breaking News Alert

DOJ sounds alarm over government regulations of religious services amid COVID-19 outbreak

04/11/20 6:25 PM

New top story on Hacker News: Walt Whitman’s Gift

Walt Whitman’s Gift
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Coronavirus: UK gives £200m in aid to developing nations

The government says helping poorer countries would help stop a "second wave" of infections in the UK.

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Sheikh Mujibur Rahman: Army officer hanged for murder of Bangladesh's founding president

Abdul Majed spent 25 years on the run after he was found guilty of murdering Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

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Fox News Breaking News Alert

Fox News Breaking News Alert

President Trump joins Jeanine Pirro on "Justice with Judge Jeanine" at 9 p.m. ET. Watch on Fox News Channel.

04/11/20 5:57 PM

New top story on Hacker News: Spatial Software

Spatial Software
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Your pictures on the theme of 'insects'

Each week, we publish a gallery of readers' pictures on a set theme. This week it is "insects".

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Care leavers say they're struggling during lockdown

Care leavers living under coronavirus restrictions say they're struggling with no family support.

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Truckers: We're being treated like second class citizens

Truckers are key workers but believe they’re being treated like second class citizens.⁣

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Ex-Disney animator brings Antarctic story to life

After working on Frozen and Big Hero 6, Sarah Airriess left Hollywood to create a graphic about early Antarctic explorers

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Coronavirus in New York: 24 hours on the frontline

Two doctors. Two nursing home staff. An undertaker. One day on the frontline of the coronavirus fight.

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Easter in lockdown: Feasting in the time of coronavirus

Four families across Europe explain how they are taking comfort in the food associated with Easter.

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Coronavirus: Why Denmark taking steps to open up again

Danish schools will reopen soon, but curbs will only be lifted gradually.

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How live theatre is still running despite lockdown

The small ventures finding inventive ways to make sure the show goes on.

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Why does President Trump want to mine on the Moon?

The US president signed an order this week stating Americans had rights to use resources in space.

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Bollywood: Coronavirus brings India's mega movie industry to standstill

India's Hindi film industry sees abandoned film sets, closed cinemas and movie stars with empty diaries

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Coronavirus lockdown: How can we lift restrictions?

What is the path to normality as coronavirus leaves countries in lockdown?

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Coronavirus: Virus deepens struggle for migrants

Migrants in Calais and the UK say the Covid-19 pandemic is deepening the struggles they face.

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Coronavirus: Holby City donates ventilators to London Nightingale hospital

The BBC medical drama donated the ventilators to help "the courageous and selfless real-life medics".

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Coronavirus: World celebrates Easter despite lockdown

Across the globe, people are finding innovative ways to celebrate the Christian festival.

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Russia prison: Jail ablaze in Angarsk Siberia after inmates riot

Russian prison officials say a guard was attacked but rights groups say inmates were being mistreated.

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Coronavirus: what we can learn from the war generation

What can younger people learn from the generations that lived through World War Two?

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Coronavirus: 'My parents' campervan has become my office'

A marketing manager explains why she turned a campervan into her office during coronavirus.

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Rare Ravi Shankar footage released to mark centenary

Archive images show the celebrated Indian musician alongside the Queen and George Harrison.

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Week in pictures: 4-10 April 2020

A selection of news photographs taken around the world this week.

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Coronavirus: What can the UK learn from Germany on testing?

The UK's chief medical adviser says there's "a lot to learn" from Germany, so what has it been doing?

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Coronavirus: Bogus Jeff Bezos message and other misleading stories unpicked

Fact-checking the week's most popular dubious stories including a billionaire's fake quote and 5G myths.

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Coronavirus: Can I make a cake for a friend? And other questions

Are casual hook-ups allowed, how at-risk are asthmatic teens, and other questions answered.

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Coronavirus: Why some US churches are still open this Easter

The battle rages on over the right to gather in houses of worship as most Americans remain confined.

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Final Fantasy 7 Remake: 'This is not just for the players of the original'

The original 1997 game sold more than 12 million copies and a 2020 remake has just been released.

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New top story on Hacker News: Map of usage of intensive care beds in Germany

Map of usage of intensive care beds in Germany
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New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: Paper Capital Contributions as YC Safe That Converts to Common Stock?

Ask HN: Paper Capital Contributions as YC Safe That Converts to Common Stock?
3 by systemaccount | 0 comments on Hacker News.
I am slowly ramping up on the options my co-founder and I have to make capital contributions to our bootstrapped C Corp. When we incorporated we each purchased 40% of the available common stock and set aside 10% for early staff leaving 10% available. My proposed strategy is to track all founder capital contributions as SAFEs that will convert to equity issued from the remaining 10% common stock in Series A. All other stock (ESOP or VC) will be sold as preferred stock. Is this a sound strategy? If not, how would you adjust it for a founder team that would prefer not to track capital contributions as deb?

New top story on Hacker News: Filling in PDF forms with Python (2018)

Filling in PDF forms with Python (2018)
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New top story on Hacker News: Restarting America means people will die – five thinkers weigh moral choices

Restarting America means people will die – five thinkers weigh moral choices
5 by miobrien | 2 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Diagram.Codes Studio – use a simple set of text conventions to generate diagrams

Diagram.Codes Studio – use a simple set of text conventions to generate diagrams
3 by guessmyname | 0 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Pointless

Pointless
19 by hsartoris | 1 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Introduction to Cybernetics (1957)

Introduction to Cybernetics (1957)
12 by quazar | 2 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: First look at Apple/Google contact tracing framework

First look at Apple/Google contact tracing framework
29 by dmvaldman | 7 comments on Hacker News.

Fox News Breaking News Alert

Fox News Breaking News Alert

Tune in to 'Fox Nation Presents a Night with Lee Brice' at 8 p.m. ET on FoxNews.com.

04/10/20 4:59 PM

New top story on Hacker News: The Global Dollar Short Squeeze

The Global Dollar Short Squeeze
14 by exolymph | 1 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: The software industry's greatest sin: Hiring

The software industry's greatest sin: Hiring
17 by nsainsbury | 4 comments on Hacker News.

Coronavirus: Easter egg sales surge despite lockdown

Despite discounting in supermarkets, Easter egg sales are soaring online.

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Coronavirus: Love and dating in lockdown

How dating and love continue for three couples during the coronavirus lockdown.

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Coronavirus: Is it too soon for a movie about it?

Corona: Fear is a Virus, which is thought to be the first film about the disease, is set in a lift.

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How to celebrate some of the most important religious celebrations of the year - virtually

How to celebrate some of the most important religious celebrations of the year digitally and safely.

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Quiz of the week: On the loss of a Bond girl, and more

How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days?

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Coronavirus: The people fighting fakes from their sofas

Bad information is spreading online. But a band of volunteers up and down the country are trying to stamp it out.

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Coronavirus: Who’s in charge if the PM is ill?

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab is deputising "where necessary" for Boris Johnson, who remains in hospital with coronavirus. But what does that mean in reality?

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New top story on Hacker News: Take-home vs. whiteboard coding: The problem is bad interviews

Take-home vs. whiteboard coding: The problem is bad interviews
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New top story on Hacker News: Worst economic crisis since 1930s depression, IMF says

Worst economic crisis since 1930s depression, IMF says
32 by pmoriarty | 14 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Understanding (all) JavaScript module formats and tools

Understanding (all) JavaScript module formats and tools
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New top story on Hacker News: Nature to join open-access Plan S, publisher says

Nature to join open-access Plan S, publisher says
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New top story on Hacker News: A holographic model solves a cosmological mystery (2017)

A holographic model solves a cosmological mystery (2017)
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Clothing makers in Asia give stark coronavirus warning

Millions of jobs in Asia’s vital garment industry are at risk due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Coronavirus: Pandemic hits sick children hospital trips - leaked email

Children with illnesses unrelated to Covid-19 are being treated too late, NHS official's leaked email says.

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Clothing makers in Asia give stark coronavirus warning

Millions of jobs in Asia’s vital garment industry are at risk due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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