New top story on Hacker News: Baltimore plant ruins 15M Johnson and Johnson coronavirus vaccines

Baltimore plant ruins 15M Johnson and Johnson coronavirus vaccines
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Covid-19: Few people with symptoms are self-isolating, study finds

And fewer than one in five people request a test if they have symptoms, a report on test and trace says.

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Facebook bans 'voice of Trump' from platform

An interview with the ex-president was posted by his daughter-in-law, Lara Trump, on Facebook.

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'I have put everything into my winery'

South Africa's winemakers hope for a brighter future after a very tough 12 months.

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New top story on Hacker News: Update on campaign targeting security researchers

Update on campaign targeting security researchers
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New top story on Hacker News: Is the “cult” of Y Combinator good or bad for Africa’s startup ecosystem?

Is the “cult” of Y Combinator good or bad for Africa’s startup ecosystem?
6 by mellosouls | 0 comments on Hacker News.

Assisted dying inquiry essential, leading brain surgeon says

A brain surgeon, left shocked and frightened by his cancer diagnosis, says the law needs changing.

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Biden unveils 'once in a generation' spending plan

The $2tn investment plan is aimed at re-igniting US economic growth and fighting climate change.

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Vaccine passports against 'British instinct' - Starmer

The Labour leader says there could be opposition to vaccine passports if the virus is under control.

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Climate change: Net zero targets are 'pie in the sky'

Indian minister lashes out at plans to cut emissions dramatically over the next three decades.

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Lockdown: Are people losing skills they're not using?

Psychologists are studying whether people are losing skills because of lockdown.

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Nicole Thea's husband Global Boga: 'My world has been taken away’

Afrobeats artist Global Boga speaks out about losing his YouTuber wife and their baby son.

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How satellite images are helping one country hand out cash

Togo has found a new way to send emergency cash to people struggling in the pandemic.

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Why I bought the Lil Nas X 'Satan Shoes'

With art collective MSCHF, singer Lil Nas X created a pair of pricey and controversial trainers.

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Batley Grammar School: Blasphemy debate leaves town 'at crossroads'

People in Batley reflect on the row over pupils being shown a cartoon of the Prophet Muhammad.

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Why April is a big month for your finances

Lots of changes to household bills, tax and other elements of finances take place in the course of a week.

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Germany and Namibia: What's the right price to pay for genocide?

Germany is set to apologise to Namibia for a genocide more than 100 years ago - and to pay an as yet unknown amount of money.

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Should airports be allowed to expand?

Climate change: Should aviation be allowed to expand?

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Dragons' Den: The hits, misses, and why investments fall through

Peter Jones and Sara Davies discuss the mechanics of the BBC One show ahead of its 18th series.

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'I have put everything into my winery'

South Africa's winemakers hope for a brighter future after a very tough 12 months.

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New top story on Hacker News: The Collapse of Puerto Rico’s Iconic Telescope

The Collapse of Puerto Rico’s Iconic Telescope
6 by grzm | 0 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: BundleWrap: Simple Decentralized Configuration Management

BundleWrap: Simple Decentralized Configuration Management
3 by polyrand | 0 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Google Maps will soon default to the route with the lowest carbon footprint

Google Maps will soon default to the route with the lowest carbon footprint
69 by ra7 | 75 comments on Hacker News.

Biden's dog Major in second biting incident at White House

Major had been sent to Delaware for training after nipping a White House employee earlier this month.

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New top story on Hacker News: Cyble (YC W21) Is Hiring

Cyble (YC W21) Is Hiring
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New top story on Hacker News: U.S. human rights report documents China's genocide in Xinjiang

U.S. human rights report documents China's genocide in Xinjiang
36 by lawrenceyan | 6 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Suppressing a gene by using its antibody can lead to tooth growth: animal study

Suppressing a gene by using its antibody can lead to tooth growth: animal study
23 by elorant | 8 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Hershey Fonts: Not Chocolate, the Origin of Vector Lettering

Hershey Fonts: Not Chocolate, the Origin of Vector Lettering
9 by zdw | 1 comments on Hacker News.

Speaker Lord Fowler backs calls for National Aids memorial

Lord Fowler, the Lord Speaker of the House of Lords, has backed calls for the UK’s first ever National Aids Memorial.

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The cost of speaking up against China

Uyghurs abroad describe a pattern of harassment and intimidation they say is designed to silence them.

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Brexit: UK 'risks falling behind' EU on workers’ rights

The EU is working to improve conditions but the UK is not keeping pace, says the TUC.

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Outdoor UK attractions fared better during pandemic

Kew Gardens and RHS Wisley feature in the top 10 most visited attractions for the first time.

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Coronavirus: How to help health workers' mental health

The BBC's Laura Foster gets tips from NHS staff working in the profession.

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A few frequent flyers 'dominate air travel'

A small minority of frequent flyers dominates air travel in countries with high aviation emissions.

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No end in sight for India's protesting farmers

Indian farmers are protesting against three new laws they believe will hurt their income.

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London house turned into House of Dreams work of art

Artist Stephen Wright has been turning his London house into a work of art since 1998.

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Myanmar coup: The monks divided over the deadly protests

Hundreds have been killed in deadly protests since the military took control of the country in February.

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Capturing every hour of each New Year's Day for 24 years

The 18th year of 24 photographers documenting every hour of New Year's Day, each year, for 24 years.

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Letterbox contact: ‘Don’t my birth children have a right to know I’m dying?'

Diagnosed with a terminal illness, Hanna wanted to tell the twins taken from her at 16 - but had no way of reaching them.

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CEO Secrets: 'The stress of being a boss made my hair fall out'

An entrepreneur explains the strategy he devised to protect himself from mental burnout.

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Mayor of London: Two decades in the spotlight

BBC London's Political Editor Tim Donovan looks at the moments that defined the role of mayor of London.

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Scalping: The teens making thousands selling consoles online

If you've been struggling to buy a new PlayStation or Xbox, this might be the reason why.

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Gatwick Airport: Can Crawley turn away from aviation and go green?

A year after British Airways grounded flights at Gatwick Airport, nearby Crawley plots a new course.

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Oscars 2021: The female directors tackling tough truths

Two international film nominees on the personal trials they faced making their hard-hitting films.

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Brexit: UK 'risks falling behind' EU on workers’ rights

The EU is working to improve conditions but the UK is not keeping pace, says the TUC.

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New top story on Hacker News: What does a PGP signature on a Git commit prove?

What does a PGP signature on a Git commit prove?
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'Finding work feels impossible for my generation'

Young people could see rising levels of unemployment even as the crisis eases, warns Prince's Trust.

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AstraZeneca vaccine - was it really worth it?

AstraZeneca has become a political football in a European blame game over its covid vaccine.

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'Finding work feels impossible for my generation'

Young people could see rising levels of unemployment even as the crisis eases, warns Prince's Trust.

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Sir Lenny Henry's open letter urges black Britons to take Covid vaccine

The comic and actor leads stars in an open letter urging black Britons to have the Covid-19 jab.

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Covid-19: CDC head warns of 'impending doom' in US

Cases and deaths are rising as US officials warned the struggle to end the pandemic is not over.

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GHB: Killer drug to be made a Class B substance

It was used in attacks by the UK's most prolific rapist and the serial killer Stephen Port.

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Nike sues Lil Nas X over blood-filled 'Satan Shoes'

Nike is suing Lil Nas X and an art collective for using its shoes to make a controversial product.

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The Papers: England 'on track' to reopen and pandemic treaty plea

The PM's comments that England remains on course to ease further restrictions on 12 April is among the front-page stories.

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Long Covid: 'It's like someone has piled sandbags on top of me'

A year on since 29-year-old Reece caught coronavirus, what he imagined would be a mild infection changed his life beyond recognition.

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Keeping score on UK-EU relations since Brexit

Despite promises to work together, it has been far from plain sailing between the UK and the EU since Brexit.

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Abortion in Italy: 'I found a grave with my name on it'

Women in Italy who had an abortion or miscarriage have discovered the fetus had been given a religious burial in a grave marked with the mother's name, without their consent.

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Photographing the "endless diversity" of America by streetlight

Photographer Daniel Freeman travelled across the US to capture striking night-time shots.

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Is this the future for international business deals?

A new facility has opened in Singapore where business people hold meetings in glass "bubbles".

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The crisis at the Tavistock's child gender clinic

A number of reports have raised concerns about the country's only NHS gender clinic for young people.

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Evidence mounts Covid jab protects those around you

Out-of-date information may be deterring people from being vaccinated.

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How bees and drones team up to find landmines

Drones are being used to track bees that have been trained to sense chemicals in landmines.

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'I catch rats for a living and couldn’t be happier'

How to work your way to happiness, and break that daily grind.

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Uganda climate change: The people under threat from a melting glacier

A glacier in western Uganda is disappearing, endangering the traditions of those who live nearby.

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George Floyd: Americans react to Day One of the Chauvin trial

A black political hopeful, a Minnesota resident and a retired officer share their thoughts.

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AstraZeneca vaccine - was it really worth it?

AstraZeneca has become a political football in a European blame game over its covid vaccine.

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Nike sues Lil Nas X over blood-filled 'Satan Shoes'

Nike is suing Lil Nas X and an art collective for using its shoes to make a controversial product.

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How bees and drones team up to find landmines

Drones are being used to track bees that have been trained to sense chemicals in landmines.

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Is this the future for international business deals?

A new facility has opened in Singapore where business people hold meetings in glass "bubbles".

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New top story on Hacker News: Ever Given Everywhere

Ever Given Everywhere
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New top story on Hacker News: Robots.txt for the NYT has a specific exclusion for an 1996 news article

Robots.txt for the NYT has a specific exclusion for an 1996 news article
46 by mikeortman | 7 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Sole – Artificial Sun by Quiet Ensemble

Sole – Artificial Sun by Quiet Ensemble
3 by polm23 | 0 comments on Hacker News.

Darien Gap: The 'forgotten' migrant crisis at Panama-Colombia border

It takes up to 20 days, and can be deadly – but everyday hundreds try to cross the border between Panama and Colombia.

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Channel Nine cyber-attack disrupts live broadcasts in Australia

The broadcaster says it is investigating whether the hack was "the work of a foreign nation".

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'It is so easy to choose what voluntary work to do'

Charities are turning to technology to help them attract more volunteers.

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New top story on Hacker News: The Actual OSI Model

The Actual OSI Model
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New top story on Hacker News: “Everyone wants to do the model work, not the data work” [pdf]

“Everyone wants to do the model work, not the data work” [pdf]
2 by Anon84 | 0 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Discovering a new VGA mode (2016)

Discovering a new VGA mode (2016)
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'It's do or die time for my insurer to pay up'

Thousands of businesses across the country are feeling the pinch as insurers 'drag their heels' paying Covid claims.

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'Astronauts aren't just men - we're astronauts too'

Seven-year-old Elizabeth built her own rocket and launched it into the sky during lockdown.

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Covid: The pandemic's 'dramatic' effect on cancer care

Experts predict a rise in serious cancers due to deferred screenings and treatments.

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Covid: 'We need a memorial to remember'

Ellis Tustin, founder of Names not Numbers, explains why he thinks the UK needs a permanent memorial to those who have died of Covid-19.

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'It is so easy to choose what voluntary work to do'

Charities are turning to technology to help them attract more volunteers.

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Josh O'Connor: Romeo role 'greatest experience of my career'

The Crown star's stage role in Romeo and Juliet fizzled out - but was reborn by making a TV film.

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George Floyd: When does Derek Chauvin's trial start?

A US police officer is accused of killing a black man last year. Here's why the world is watching.

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The Netflix show putting the spotlight on menopause

The new Netflix show Bombay Begums puts the spotlight on menopause, but why aren't we talking about it?

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The Suez Canal blockage explored in numbers

The costs are mounting as efforts to free the stranded Ever Given ship go into a sixth day.

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Easter celebrations set to rival Christmas - even down to the tree

Easter trees and garden furniture are being sought out by shoppers keen to make the most of lockdown easing.

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The Suez Canal blockage explored in numbers

The costs are mounting as efforts to free the stranded Ever Given ship go into a sixth day.

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New top story on Hacker News: It turns out you can put terminal escape sequences in the Git commit emai (cont)

It turns out you can put terminal escape sequences in the Git commit emai (cont)
8 by whack | 0 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Text to Image Generation

Text to Image Generation
3 by indigodaddy | 0 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Analyzing word usage in cosmetic product names

Analyzing word usage in cosmetic product names
3 by polm23 | 1 comments on Hacker News.

AI: Ghost workers demand to be seen and heard

Workers who label content and help computers understand language want their own voices to be heard.

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The real reason humans are the dominant species

How demand for energy has been central to the development of humanity.

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The lost letters that found New York drag scene's secret trailblazers

The film PS Burn This Letter Please tells untold stories from the lives of 1950s drag artists.

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'My pet has helped me so much during the pandemic'

Research has shown pets can have a huge benefit to our mental health - especially this past year.

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New top story on Hacker News: ‘Such a funny little thing’: ‘snail-man’ relic may depict ancient joke

‘Such a funny little thing’: ‘snail-man’ relic may depict ancient joke
3 by pepys | 0 comments on Hacker News.

Myanmar coup: US 'horrified' by deadliest day since military takeover

International leaders have condemned the country's military after the deadliest day since last month's coup.

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Covid: Rapid home test kits to be available for workers

Firms in England with more than 10 employees that are unable to provide on-site testing can apply.

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Meet the Aussie skateboarding 4,000km

Gordy says he is skating from Melbourne to Cairns but says he "didn't realise how big Australia was".

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Union creates hotline for disgruntled Amazon staff

Unite urges workers to come forward to voice their complaints about hours, pay, targets and breaks.

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The Papers: 'Moderna jabs in 3 weeks' and school abuse inquiry

Sunday's papers carry reports that a third Covid vaccine will be rolled out in the next three weeks.

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Project 17: The photograph that united a family

A photograph of a "burner boy" working on a toxic dump in Ghana helped his family to find him.

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Your pictures on the theme of 'sculpture'

A selection of striking images from our readers on this week's theme.

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How the 'world's worst sniffer dog' is helping the NHS

Dexter used to work as a sniffer dog for the Met but he was "too sociable" for the job.

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Keeping Parliament clean in a pandemic

The team keeping the Palace of Westminster spick and span describes a year like no other.

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Derek Chauvin trial: Why role of TV cameras could come into focus

Cameras will be in court, thanks to the network behind OJ Simpson’s trial. What role will they play?

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Covid: What's happened to crime during the pandemic?

From dog theft to drug crime, lockdown has led to some big changes in policing.

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Easter celebrations set to rival Christmas - even down to the tree

Easter trees and garden furniture are being sought out by shoppers keen to make the most of lockdown easing.

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Union creates hotline for disgruntled Amazon staff

Unite urges workers to come forward to voice their complaints about hours, pay, targets and breaks.

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Covid: Rapid home test kits to be available for workers

Firms in England with more than 10 employees that are unable to provide on-site testing can apply.

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New top story on Hacker News: How often does Rust change?

How often does Rust change?
17 by sdht0 | 4 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Classified US military war game set to take place

Classified US military war game set to take place
8 by grawprog | 1 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Epic Corporate Jargon Alternatives

Epic Corporate Jargon Alternatives
34 by blakewatson | 16 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Crispr and the Splice to Survive

Crispr and the Splice to Survive
9 by prostoalex | 0 comments on Hacker News.

Biden: Georgia voting restriction law is 'atrocity'

The president decries new state voting restrictions that he likened to past racist laws of the US South.

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New top story on Hacker News: The Revolution in Classic Tetris

The Revolution in Classic Tetris
3 by irtefa | 0 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Fussell on Muscle

Fussell on Muscle
3 by barry-cotter | 1 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Warrior Artist

Warrior Artist
3 by prismatic | 0 comments on Hacker News.

Over-70s could get booster Covid jab from September - vaccines minister

Nadhim Zahawi said No 10 was hoping to have eight different Covid jabs available by the autumn.

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'Ice-cream toothache' mystery explained

Scientists say they have worked out how teeth become sensitive and hurt with cold food and drinks.

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Batley school protests: Identifying prophet row teacher 'unacceptable'

Making a teacher fear for their safety is "unacceptable", the equality commission chair says.

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Local elections: Tories warn of post-Corbyn Labour 'bounce'

The party promises to "build back better" from the pandemic as it launches its English elections push.

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Phone companies 'must do more' to stop fraud calls

A senior law enforcement officer says the UK needs "a step change" in its response to fraud.

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The challenge facing Joe Biden at the border

Can the new president match his words on the campaign trail with action?

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Baby goat, emu and goose make friends on Wiltshire farm

The three arrivals at Caenhill Countryside Centre in Wiltshire have become social media stars.

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Covid lockdown projects: How you danced, wrote, ran and invented games

You told us what projects kept you going in lockdown, from dancing to writing and inventing games.

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The vaccine misinformation battle raging in France

Online conspiracy theories are exacerbating existing vaccine scepticism.

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Home-schooling around the world: How have we coped?

Indigenous children have been hit hardest and the crisis has reached a "tipping point", say experts

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Sŵnami: 'Why can't we sing in Welsh and be successful?'

As streaming opens audiences to Welsh language bands, Sŵnami say it's getting easier to break through.

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New top story on Hacker News: Morphle (YC W20) Is Hiring

Morphle (YC W20) Is Hiring
1 by anchitn | 0 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Extreme weather events of 535–536

Extreme weather events of 535–536
31 by diodorus | 10 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Did the Black Death Rampage Across the World a Century Earlier Than We Thought?

Did the Black Death Rampage Across the World a Century Earlier Than We Thought?
8 by benbreen | 0 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Paul Erdős published more papers than any other mathematician except for Euler

Paul Erdős published more papers than any other mathematician except for Euler
31 by vo2maxer | 20 comments on Hacker News.

Covid: Grassroots sports set ready for lockdown release

Millions of people across England are preparing for outdoor grassroots sports being allowed again from Monday.

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'Our customers are worried about the Suez Canal blockage'

A freight forwarding firm says it has 20 containers stranded on the Ever Given container ship.

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Phone companies 'must do more' to stop fraud calls

A senior law enforcement officer says the UK needs "a step change" in its response to fraud.

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New top story on Hacker News: Tesla broke US labor law with anti-union efforts – watchdog

Tesla broke US labor law with anti-union efforts – watchdog
19 by samizdis | 3 comments on Hacker News.

US and UK ratchet up sanctions on Myanmar's military

A row over a Yangon development reflects a confused international response to the coup in Myanmar.

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999 response officers receive extra psychological support

Police forces are offering extra psychological support to 999 response officers.

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Winslet's same-sex role 'simply a love story'

Oscar winning actress Kate Winslet’s latest role sees her as the 19th century fossil hunter Mary Anning.

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Promising Young Woman: Carey Mulligan film 'deeply troubling'

Promising Young Woman, starring Carey Mulligan, is a dark and twisted take on "hook-up culture".

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Coronavirus and shielding: 'I've only left my home five times this year'

Michaela Hollywood led a jet-set lifestyle until coronavirus hit, then she had to shield.

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Why my ancestral home could be lost to climate change

As Bangladesh turns 50, a UK-Bangladeshi reflects on how climate change affects his parent's country.

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Learning to code 'will seriously change your life'

Software developers are in high demand and well paid, but how do you break into the industry?

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US immigration: The suffocated youth unafraid of a perilous journey

Tougher policies and deaths on the road are unlikely to stop Guatemalans from trying to reach the US.

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New top story on Hacker News: AI names colors much as humans do

AI names colors much as humans do
4 by Anon84 | 3 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Egg: E-Graphs Good

Egg: E-Graphs Good
15 by alex_hirner | 0 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Amdahl's Law

Amdahl's Law
5 by Bluestein | 1 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: How GitHub Actions renders large-scale logs

How GitHub Actions renders large-scale logs
8 by todsacerdoti | 2 comments on Hacker News.

Hauliers 'must expect Covid test to enter UK'

An industry source says they expect the government to require hauliers entering the UK to be tested.

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Schools 'must involve police' in rape claims

Claims of rape, sexual abuse and misogyny have been made by pupils at several independent schools.

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Domestic abuse: Women 'could die in unregulated refuges'

Accommodation provided by groups with no expertise could be dangerous, women's organisations warn.

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Covid: February redundancy plans fall despite lockdown

Data obtained by BBC News shows the labour market is frozen as the furlough scheme continues.

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Hauliers 'must expect Covid test to enter UK'

An industry source says they expect the government to require hauliers entering the UK to be tested.

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US and UK ratchet up sanctions on Myanmar's military

A row over a Yangon development reflects a confused international response to the coup in Myanmar.

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Minimum wage fight: 'There's no recovery without raising it'

Can Joe Biden deliver on his promise to double America's minimum wage?

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'I have learned how to survive with a bow and arrow'

The Covid pandemic and last summer's social unrest has inspired more Americans to take up hunting.

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New top story on Hacker News: Amazon Just Cut Off Warehouse Workers from a Companywide Directory

Amazon Just Cut Off Warehouse Workers from a Companywide Directory
17 by aaronbrethorst | 2 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Why OO Sucks by Joe Armstrong (2000)

Why OO Sucks by Joe Armstrong (2000)
40 by crazypython | 36 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Bad Apple on an Apple //e: playing video on a stock 1 MHz Apple II [video]

Bad Apple on an Apple //e: playing video on a stock 1 MHz Apple II [video]
13 by apricot | 3 comments on Hacker News.

'My father, the killer'

Some of the children of men who helped to "disappear" thousands of Argentines in the 1970s and 80s are now speaking out - against their fathers.

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Tate McRae's journey from ballet school to pop stardom

You Broke Me First was one of 2020's biggest break-out hits, but Tate McRae never intended to be a pop star.

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Scotland election 2021: Who should I vote for? Compare party policies

Compare where the parties stand on key issues - from Covid-19 and the NHS to education and the environment.

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'I have learned how to survive with a bow and arrow'

The Covid pandemic and last summer's social unrest has inspired more Americans to take up hunting.

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'It's a piece of human history in a digital asset'

The Malaysian buyer of Twitter founder Jack Dorsey's first ever tweet for $2.9m sees it as a wise investment.

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New top story on Hacker News: Lawyers used sheepskin as anti-fraud device for hundreds of years

Lawyers used sheepskin as anti-fraud device for hundreds of years
25 by jnord | 4 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: H.265 makes video files 94% smaller (at the same quality)

H.265 makes video files 94% smaller (at the same quality)
38 by janandonly | 20 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: In Praise of the Flâneur (2013)

In Praise of the Flâneur (2013)
4 by lemax | 0 comments on Hacker News.

North Korea fires two ballistic missiles into Sea of Japan

Pyongyang is banned from testing such missiles, which were launched into the Sea of Japan.

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Holyrood election 2021: The 'intense' battle for every vote in Scotland

Polling expert Professor John Curtice looks at the issues that will decide the Scottish Parliament election on 6 May.

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Stalking victims ‘sitting ducks’ in lockdown, say Suzy Lamplugh Trust

Restrictions on movement and a rise in cyber-stalking fuel a surge of calls to a national helpline.

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Lord Howe Island: Saving an Australian paradise's 'cloud forest'

A rare environment on Australia's Lord Howe Island has faced a complex battle for survival.

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Why cutting down trees can be good for the climate

Tree felling is helping to restore an ancient ecosystem which can store even more carbon than trees do.

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KSI: 'I was struggling to sell tickets to gigs in 2019'

Newsbeat speaks to one of YouTube's biggest stars about what's next after selling out his 2021 tour.

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Coronavirus: Locked down with Mum and Dad

Many young people returned to live with their parents during the pandenic. How's it going, a year on?

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Nagorno-Karabakh: The mystery of the missing church

The BBC investigates the disappearance of an Armenian church that changed hands in the recent Nagorno-Karabakh war.

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What can Joe Biden really change at the border?

An increase in migrants is testing the new administration's promises on immigration.

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Middle-aged women 'worst affected by long Covid', studies find

Five months after hospital treatment, 70% of patients studied had still not fully recovered.

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'I can't see myself going back to a five-day week'

We've all got used to working flexibly so employers will need to adapt, say campaigners.

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Nationwide tells 13,000 staff to 'work anywhere'

The UK's biggest building society says it wants to give employees more control over their lives.

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New top story on Hacker News: Do you want Linux phones?

Do you want Linux phones?
12 by JetSpiegel | 0 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Where are all the containers? The global shortage explained

Where are all the containers? The global shortage explained
43 by luthfur | 7 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Liberty’s Discontents: The contested history of freedom

Liberty’s Discontents: The contested history of freedom
7 by samclemens | 0 comments on Hacker News.

Loneliness: 'Alone is ok, but being lonely - it hurts'

A report by MPs and peers is calling on ministers to reconnect communities and combat loneliness after coronavirus.

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Lockdown job-hunting: ‘I’ve applied for over 300 jobs’

If you've spent lockdown looking for jobs, you're not alone... But help is here.

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Australia floods: 'Kicked in the guts' by fire, drought and floods

Rob Costigan fought desperately to save his home from fires last year - now it's been destroyed by floods.

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Fears for democracy as buoyant Bangladesh turns 50

Half a century after its birth, millions are no longer in poverty - but democratic space has shrunk.

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New top story on Hacker News: Slow Tuesday Night by R.A. Lafferty (1965) [pdf]

Slow Tuesday Night by R.A. Lafferty (1965) [pdf]
3 by walterbell | 0 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Closing web browser windows doesn't close connections

Closing web browser windows doesn't close connections
62 by alsetmusic | 14 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Show HN: Bangle.dev – Collection of tools for building rich text editors

Show HN: Bangle.dev – Collection of tools for building rich text editors
9 by kushan2020 | 6 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Compare AWS and Azure Services to Google Cloud

Compare AWS and Azure Services to Google Cloud
9 by Clewza313 | 1 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Hutter Prize

Hutter Prize
4 by jonbaer | 0 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: The pandemic has changed the shape of global happiness

The pandemic has changed the shape of global happiness
39 by cwwc | 6 comments on Hacker News.

Child abuse: Warning of siblings being groomed online

The rise of livestreaming platforms is making it easier for paedophiles to target children, experts say.

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UK seeks to drill more oil and gas from North Sea

More oil and gas wells are to be drilled in the North Sea, the UK government announces.

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New top story on Hacker News: Etleap (YC W13) Is Hiring VP of Product Marketing

Etleap (YC W13) Is Hiring VP of Product Marketing
1 by romming | 0 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Venus Could Have Been Habitable for Billions of Years

Venus Could Have Been Habitable for Billions of Years
11 by YeGoblynQueenne | 0 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Vim-gh-line: Vim plugin to open the current line on GitHub

Vim-gh-line: Vim plugin to open the current line on GitHub
13 by polm23 | 7 comments on Hacker News.

Israel election: Netanyahu claims 'huge win' for right-wing parties

Exit polls suggest the PM may still fall short of a majority after the fourth election in two years.

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The Papers: PM's Covid 'regrets' and children in line for August jab

Wednesday's front pages reflect on the country's tributes to those who died in the pandemic.

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'I was working 72 hours a week - it was cult-like'

As first-year Goldman Sachs analysts ask for a cap on their hours, four BBC News readers share their schedules.

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Making honey without bees and milk without cows

Firms are using fermentation to produce honey and milk and say they can match the taste of the real thing.

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New top story on Hacker News: Medium Editorial Team Update

Medium Editorial Team Update
6 by minimaxir | 0 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Does Media Coverage Inspire Copy Cat Mass Shootings?

Does Media Coverage Inspire Copy Cat Mass Shootings?
5 by undefined1 | 1 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Maps Show How Dramatically Fertilizer Is Choking the Great Lakes

Maps Show How Dramatically Fertilizer Is Choking the Great Lakes
4 by DyslexicAtheist | 0 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: The Little-Known Story of Violet Gibson, the Irish Woman Who Shot Mussolini

The Little-Known Story of Violet Gibson, the Irish Woman Who Shot Mussolini
18 by new_guy | 3 comments on Hacker News.

What is happening to the size of the Army?

Defence spending is going up, but the number of soldiers in the Army is going to fall.

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Erin Brockovich: California water battle 'woke me up'

She has continued to call for safe water in the decades since the major case in the town of Hinkley.

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Making honey without bees and milk without cows

Firms are using fermentation to produce honey and milk and say they can match the taste of the real thing.

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Dan Gertler: The man at the centre of DR Congo corruption allegations

Dan Gertler formed a close relationship with DR Congo's ex-leader, even getting a diplomatic passport.

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New top story on Hacker News: Welcome Z3 – ZFS to S3 Backup/Restore Tool

Welcome Z3 – ZFS to S3 Backup/Restore Tool
4 by todsacerdoti | 3 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: DARPA Now Has AI-Controlled F-16s Working as a Team in Virtual Dogfights

DARPA Now Has AI-Controlled F-16s Working as a Team in Virtual Dogfights
8 by SEJeff | 1 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Images of Weapons Before They Obliterate Targets

Images of Weapons Before They Obliterate Targets
34 by graderjs | 6 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Major employers scrap plans to cut back on offices – KPMG

Major employers scrap plans to cut back on offices – KPMG
9 by pseudolus | 4 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: The Haunted Imagination of Alfred Hitchcock

The Haunted Imagination of Alfred Hitchcock
6 by prismatic | 0 comments on Hacker News.

UK launching four regional trade hubs to boost exports

The hubs in Edinburgh, Cardiff, Belfast and Darlington will aim to provide local firms with advice.

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Waitrose ditches magazines with disposable plastic toys

The retailer will stop selling magazines with disposable plastic toys after a campaign by a 10-year-old girl.

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Warner Music teams up with Tencent to crack China

The US record label says the deal with China's tech giant will help make its artists "impossible to ignore".

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'Over 50 and overlooked for work'

Suzi Ludlow, 67, from Horsham was made redundant in October and hasn't found a job since.

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New top story on Hacker News: Substack's UI just cost me $2,023

Substack's UI just cost me $2,023
55 by tomahony | 32 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Killing it: From handaxes to spears, no difference in hunting (2020)

Killing it: From handaxes to spears, no difference in hunting (2020)
10 by Petiver | 2 comments on Hacker News.

'Kardashian clones' jibes teacher struck off

Alexander Price, 43, made the comments in his anonymous gossip blog about Denbigh High School.

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Congo-Brazzaville: Guy-Brice Parfait Kolélas dies from Covid on poll day

Congo-Brazzaville's main opposition presidential candidate was being sent to France for treatment.

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Covid: Penguins' move from Isle of Man to Northern Ireland 'a miracle'

Covid rules force keepers to move 14 birds across four countries to get to their new home.

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Covid Isle of Man: Four weeks in jail for man who ignored Covid rules

Christopher Christian is handed four weeks in jail after visiting a shop to buy mobile phone credit.

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The Papers: 'Travel ban extended' and 'a day to reflect' on lockdown

Britons facing tighter travel restrictions makes the front of some newspapers on the anniversary of the start of lockdown.

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Watch: Goalkeeper scores from own box in Portugal

Watch the moment Varzim goalkeeper Ricardo Nunes scores with a huge punt during his team's 2-0 win over Mafra in the Portuguese second division.

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New top story on Hacker News: Setting Up Arch Linux with KDE Plasma in Windows Subsystem for Linux 2

Setting Up Arch Linux with KDE Plasma in Windows Subsystem for Linux 2
30 by indigodaddy | 8 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Philip’s Theater

Philip’s Theater
3 by samclemens | 0 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Work at YC and help YC startups hire great people

Work at YC and help YC startups hire great people
1 by ryankicks | 0 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Loopy Pipe Network Converts back-and-forth flow into one-way flow

Loopy Pipe Network Converts back-and-forth flow into one-way flow
7 by sohkamyung | 0 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Falling robots and human trust

Falling robots and human trust
3 by known | 0 comments on Hacker News.

One Year On: A pandemic poem for Londoners

The writers behind All on the Board pay tribute to Londoners on the eve of the anniversary of the start of first lockdown.

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Dog thefts: The woman who rescues stolen dogs

A woman who rescues stolen pets says the crime has "rocketed out of control" during lockdown.

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Covid: The countries that nailed it, and what we can learn from them

A year into the pandemic, we look at countries that have had some success in tackling the virus.

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Covid inequality: No vaccination for poverty in a pandemic

People on the financial precipice are disproportionately likely to be unemployed, renting, female, and black.

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Why India is talking about ripped jeans and knees

Thousands of women are sharing their photos in ripped jeans on social media - but why?

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'I’ll buy five items and only keep one of them'

With online returns soaring during the pandemic, tech firms are helping retailers deal with the rise.

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Coronavirus: Covid nurses' song of hope from Italy

Simona Camosci wrote the song in the first Covid wave, and now she and her colleagues have released it.

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Israel election hopes and fears play out in crater town

For voters in Mitzpe Ramon, Tuesday's poll means keeping or casting out Israel's PM Benjamin Netanyahu.

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'I’ll buy five items and only keep one of them'

With online returns soaring during the pandemic, tech firms are helping retailers deal with the rise.

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Donald Trump plans social media comeback, says adviser

The ex-US president, banned by Twitter and Facebook, will launch "his own platform", an aide says.

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Covid inequality: No vaccination for poverty in a pandemic

People on the financial precipice are disproportionately likely to be unemployed, renting, female, and black.

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New top story on Hacker News: The Internet has been cut in Myanmar for the 36th consecutive night

The Internet has been cut in Myanmar for the 36th consecutive night
3 by lawrenceyan | 0 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Backblaze submitting names and sizes of files in B2 buckets to Facebook

Backblaze submitting names and sizes of files in B2 buckets to Facebook
13 by celsoazevedo | 0 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: NYC Spent Half a Million Dollars per Inmate in 2020, Report Says

NYC Spent Half a Million Dollars per Inmate in 2020, Report Says
31 by undefined1 | 14 comments on Hacker News.

The Papers: 'Tussle' over Covid vaccines, and fiery protest pictures

Brussels' threat to ban AstraZeneca Covid vaccine exports to Britain dominates Monday's front pages.

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Turkish lira falls 14% after bank governor sacked

The outgoing central bank chief is the third exit in under two years under Turkey's President Erdogan.

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Green plan to upgrade homes was 'botched', say MPs

A scheme offering people up to £10,000 for insulation has only reached 10% of its target, MPs say.

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New top story on Hacker News: Richard M Stallman Is Back on the FSF Board He Founded 35 Years Ago

Richard M Stallman Is Back on the FSF Board He Founded 35 Years Ago
27 by wrycoder | 4 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Plan 9 from Bell Labs

Plan 9 from Bell Labs
12 by testing_1_2_3_4 | 3 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Multithreading for Game Engines

Multithreading for Game Engines
11 by vblanco | 2 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: The failed heir: The Hyper Neo Geo 64

The failed heir: The Hyper Neo Geo 64
3 by zdw | 0 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Show HN: Papercups – open-source alternative to Intercom

Show HN: Papercups – open-source alternative to Intercom
10 by areichert | 1 comments on Hacker News.

Dawn Bilbrough: Food plea nurse considers quitting after Covid

Dawn Bilbrough's tearful plea for people to stop panic buying went viral during the first wave.

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Census 2021 to provide snapshot of life during pandemic

There will also be voluntary questions on sexual orientation and gender identity for the first time.

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Qantas boss: Governments 'to insist' on vaccines for flying

"Governments are going to insist" on vaccines for international travellers, Qantas' boss tells the BBC.

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Qantas boss: Governments 'to insist' on vaccines for flying

"Governments are going to insist" on vaccines for international travellers, Qantas' boss tells the BBC.

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New top story on Hacker News: A New Lens on Understanding Generalization in Deep Learning

A New Lens on Understanding Generalization in Deep Learning
6 by jonbaer | 0 comments on Hacker News.

Mandelson urges Starmer to begin Labour policy review

The former cabinet minister says the Labour leader still has the "2019 manifesto round his neck".

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More Sydney areas ordered to evacuate over major flooding risk

Officials say anyone living in low-lying areas of the city must leave as torrential rains continue.

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Pakistan: Two men sentenced to death for motorway rape

Abid Mehli and Shafqat Ali raped a woman stranded on a motorway in front of her children last year.

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Coronavirus: 'I isolated with mum for her last 14 days'

A daughter's story of how she moved into a cancer hospice with her mother during the pandemic.

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Coronavirus: The Indian factory making 6,000 syringes a minute

One of the world's biggest syringe makers has ramped up production to meet the Covid demand.

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North Korea’s ‘only openly gay defector’ finds love

Jang Yeong-jin fled North Korea to escape a loveless marriage. Now he is engaged to his boyfriend.

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How many violent attacks and sexual assaults on women are there?

The disappearance of Sarah Everard has led to a conversation about the violence faced by women.

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Sir Keir Starmer: His first year as Labour leader

Supporters and critics assess Sir Keir's leadership, against a backdrop of the Covid crisis and party wrangles.

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The website helping to sell homes with a bloody past

How homes formerly owned by fighters in Colombia's armed conflict are auctioned to benefit victims.

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Mozambique conflict: Why are US forces there?

Islamic militants operating in the north have been the cause of growing concern in the region.

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Myanmar coup: Tales from the streets of sacrifice and fear

Thousands are making difficult choices to protest against military rule. What are their stories?

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Covid vaccines: Why some Americans are choosy about their jab

There are three options in the US, and some are turning their nose up at one of them.

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New top story on Hacker News: How does my mind talk to my body? [audio]

How does my mind talk to my body? [audio]
4 by davesailer | 0 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Emacs is the 2D Command-line Interface

Emacs is the 2D Command-line Interface
6 by karlicoss | 0 comments on Hacker News.

The Papers: Police abuse claims and peers that are 'born to rule'

The Observer and the Sunday Mirror lead on claims of wrongdoing against police officers.

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New top story on Hacker News: Cryptography Behind the Top Cryptocurrencies

Cryptography Behind the Top Cryptocurrencies
12 by unignorant | 0 comments on Hacker News.

Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: A rare view inside the conflict zone

A BBC team gets a glimpse of the human cost of the recent fighting in Tigray.

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The forgotten referendum of 2011

Why the referendum everyone's forgotten shaped the last decade of our lives.

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Why did Alibaba's Jack Ma disappear for three months?

Alibaba's Jack Ma appeared to fall out of favour after criticising China's regulators.

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New top story on Hacker News: Misunderstanding Malthus’ mistake

Misunderstanding Malthus’ mistake
9 by besmirch | 1 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Differential Datalog

Differential Datalog
17 by maximilianroos | 1 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Senior Engineers Build Consensus (2019)

Senior Engineers Build Consensus (2019)
9 by p4lindromica | 1 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: CFTC Orders Coinbase Inc. To Pay $6.5M Penalty

CFTC Orders Coinbase Inc. To Pay $6.5M Penalty
14 by TylerE | 2 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Safari is now probably the influential wild card browser for user privacy

Safari is now probably the influential wild card browser for user privacy
40 by pcr910303 | 32 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: The Super Bowl of Beekeeping (2018)

The Super Bowl of Beekeeping (2018)
5 by jchin | 0 comments on Hacker News.

Covid: Rich states 'block' vaccine plans for developing nations

Vaccine production proposals are being stalled, WHO documents leaked to BBC Newsnight show.

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The Papers: Alarm over Europe's new wave and leaders 'on wanted list'

Boris Johnson is pictured on several front pages getting a first dose of the Oxford-AstraZeneca jab.

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New top story on Hacker News: DeepSource (YC W20) Is Hiring a Technical Lead (Language Engineering)

DeepSource (YC W20) Is Hiring a Technical Lead (Language Engineering)
1 by dolftax | 0 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: New Intel “backdoor” – undocumented x86 instruction to alter microcode

New Intel “backdoor” – undocumented x86 instruction to alter microcode
39 by BlackLotus89 | 2 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: I don't care about cookies

I don't care about cookies
7 by LegitGandalf | 3 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: A Blight on Soviet Science

A Blight on Soviet Science
12 by ca98am79 | 0 comments on Hacker News.

Man jailed for £175,000 Riyad Mahrez bank card spending spree

The Manchester City winger took a month to realise his bank card was being used, a court hears.

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French drugs haul 'was strawberry Haribo'

Paris police this week claimed a major drugs haul - but it wasn't what it first seemed to be.

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Covid-19: Ireland to resume Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine rollout

The Republic's health minister says administration of the Covid-19 vaccine will resume this weekend.

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Viral video exposes inequality in NCAA college basketball

A widely shared TikTok that contrasted conditions for men and women players has provoked outcry.

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Glastonbury Festival site 'may open for concert and camping'

Organisers are working on plans for a one-off concert and to let people camp on the site this summer.

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Why did Alibaba's Jack Ma disappear for three months?

Alibaba's Jack Ma appeared to fall out of favour after criticising China's regulators.

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New top story on Hacker News: Tesla's “Full Self Driving” Beta Is Just Laughably Bad and Potentially Dangerous

Tesla's “Full Self Driving” Beta Is Just Laughably Bad and Potentially Dangerous
135 by mdbug | 66 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Why use old computers and operating systems?

Why use old computers and operating systems?
12 by ColinWright | 6 comments on Hacker News.

Goldman Sachs' young bankers ask for 80-hour week

First-year analysts have reported 95-hour working weeks plus poor physical and mental health.

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New top story on Hacker News: The reason the local mall is failing (2018)

The reason the local mall is failing (2018)
2 by maxwell | 0 comments on Hacker News.

US and China trade angry barbs at high-level Alaska talks

This is the first high-level face-to-face meeting between the Biden administration and Beijing.

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Coronavirus: The student nurses behind the masks

Nursing students graduating in 2021 have trained in an unprecedented environment: A global pandemic.

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Coronavirus lockdown: Life in the UK, one year on

A year after the coronavirus lockdown in the UK, two people reflect on how their lives have changed.

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Children’s Commissioner: Bereaved students need more help

The new Children’s Commissioner says the way bereaved exam students are graded, needs to be changed.

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Nevada smart city: A millionaire’s plan to create a local government

Jeffrey Berns wants to build a tech oasis in the Nevada desert. Do others share his utopian vision?

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Lamborghini's profits soar during Covid

The supercar maker saw record profits, partly fuelled by China, set to become its second-biggest market.

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New top story on Hacker News: A Walking Tour of 1866 New York: In the footsteps of 150-year-old guides (2016)

A Walking Tour of 1866 New York: In the footsteps of 150-year-old guides (2016)
5 by samclemens | 0 comments on Hacker News.

Why Australian women are saying 'enough is enough'

Australian politics is often called toxic to women - now rape allegations have ignited national fury.

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Gigabit broadband: First areas to benefit announced

Government announces first stages of plans to get superfast broadband to the majority of UK homes.

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Families facing special education needs 'postcode lottery'

Support for pupils varies according to which school you attend and where you live, report suggests.

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Imprisonment for Public Protection jail terms 'a death sentence'

One offender who has been in prison all his adult life says he has been "left to rot".

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How Covid has changed where we want to live

Cornwall has overtaken London as the most searched for location among property buyers, data suggests.

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The 'insane' money in trading collectible cards

Prices of collectible cards are soaring and new digital products are entering the market.

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New top story on Hacker News: She Came to the US to Study with Only $300 – Now She’s a NASA Director

She Came to the US to Study with Only $300 – Now She’s a NASA Director
17 by RickJWagner | 0 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: How to Design Programs

How to Design Programs
9 by brudgers | 0 comments on Hacker News.

The Papers: Health chiefs back Covid jab and Sturgeon in peril

Regulators backing the Covid jab and MSPs saying Nicola Sturgeon mislead their inquiry lead the papers.

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How Covid has changed where we want to live

Cornwall has overtaken London as the most searched for location among property buyers, data suggests.

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Gigabit broadband: First areas to benefit announced

Government announces first stages of plans to get superfast broadband to the majority of UK homes.

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MPs say hospitals face disruption as PFI contracts end

Hundreds of facilities built through private finance initiatives are due to be handed over to the government.

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'We need to reflect on why women still do most of the childcare'

After a year of pandemic and lockdowns, mothers are still doing most of the childcare, a report shows.

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New top story on Hacker News: The MANIAC 1 documentation (1954) [pdf]

The MANIAC 1 documentation (1954) [pdf]
6 by jeremiecoullon | 0 comments on Hacker News.

Sanaa Seif: Egypt rights activist jailed for 'spreading false news'

Sanaa Seif criticised the Egyptian authorities' handling of Covid-19 outbreaks in prisons.

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Chinese billionaire abruptly quits firm he founded

Colin Huang steps down as chairman of Pinduoduo as it becomes China's biggest shopping platform.

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New top story on Hacker News: Scientists discover plants beneath mile-deep Greenland ice

Scientists discover plants beneath mile-deep Greenland ice
9 by kvee | 2 comments on Hacker News.

Covid-19: Concern over 'do not resuscitate' decisions during pandemic

Some people's human rights may have been breached during the pandemic, the care watchdog says.

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Accountants: Government to break up dominance of Big Four firms

Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng wants to restore confidence in business after high profile failures like Carillion.

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Reddit investors adopt 3,500 gorillas in six days

Redditors donate to gorilla charity, to "make a difference" to our world.

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US Border: Risking everything for an American dream

Thousands of migrants from Central America are making an arduous journey to the US border.

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In pictures: Hidden depths of a life lived

Photographer Laura Page challenges the stereotypes of age.

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Edward Colston: Bristol's Dolphin School changed its emblem

Bristol's Dolphin School has redesigned their emblem because of its association with Edward Colston.

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Covid-19: Sister 'written off' by do-not-resuscitate order

Sonia Deleon's family say they would have disputed the order had they known it was put in place.

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Covid: From boom to bust - why lockdown hasn't led to more babies

Research shows that the US and parts of Europe are facing slumps in birth rates.

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Rebound therapy: The zero-gravity exercise that gets children screaming 'more'

Trampolines can be fun, but for those with physical and learning difficulties they can also offer a gravity-free way to exercise.

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Covid: How ethnicity and wealth affect US vaccine rollout

People belonging to ethnic minorities are less likely to have been vaccinated, despite being more likely to develop Covid.

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'We need to reflect on why women still do most of the childcare'

After a year of pandemic and lockdowns, mothers are still doing most of the childcare, a report shows.

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Asia's richest man, a bomb scare and a murder in India

An explosives-laden car is found near Mukesh Ambani's home in Mumbai, and its alleged owner is killed.

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New top story on Hacker News: Manim – an animation engine for explanatory math videos

Manim – an animation engine for explanatory math videos
4 by vermilingua | 0 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Apple’s M1 processor and the full 128-bit integer product

Apple’s M1 processor and the full 128-bit integer product
52 by tgymnich | 47 comments on Hacker News.

Liberty Steel: Nationalise company if necessary, says Ed Miliband

The Shadow Business Secretary tells the BBC the company is too vital for the UK to collapse.

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Accountants: Government to break up dominance of Big Four firms

Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng wants to restore confidence in business after high profile failures like Carillion.

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Reddit investors adopt 3,500 gorillas in six days

Redditors donate to gorilla charity, to "make a difference" to our world.

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The coffee start-ups brewing up a storm in lockdown

The pandemic has hit coffee shop chains hard, but some smaller businesses are thriving.

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New top story on Hacker News: Jello 3D Printer

Jello 3D Printer
17 by PanMan | 1 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Cosmic lens reveals faint radio galaxy

Cosmic lens reveals faint radio galaxy
8 by dnetesn | 0 comments on Hacker News.

Syria: The scars left by a school bombing

BBC cameraman Darren Conway has returned to Syria to meet survivors of the Iqra school bombing, the aftermath of which he filmed in 2013.

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Regent honeyeater: Endangered bird 'has forgotten its song'

The natural song of the regent honeyeater has essentially "disappeared" in 12% of the population.

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'More divisive than air strikes' - The battle over LTNs

The schemes were introduced to tackle increasing traffic on minor roads but some face fierce opposition.

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'The Gospel Truth?' Covid-19 vaccines and the danger of religious misinformation

Many religious leaders are spreading the word that vaccines are safe and effective, but some are undermining that message.

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Cladding crisis: 'Repairs could cost more than our flat is worth'

A couple paying for cladding replacement say the costs could leave them bankrupt or with crippling loans.

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Covid lockdown a year on: 'My dad became my best friend'

Shireen admits she "didn't really care" about her dad, until lockdown brought them closer than ever.

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Festivals 2021: Which ones are still going ahead?

Glastonbury has had to cancel, Reading & Leeds is going ahead. What about the rest?

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Uighur abuse: MPs criticise companies over China forced labour

The business committee says firms should face sanctions if they cannot prove no links to labour camps.

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LeBron James becomes partner of Liverpool FC owners

The basketball legend becomes a minor partner in the sports group that also owns the Boston Red Sox.

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New top story on Hacker News: In Private Call, ERCOT Chairman Pledged to Protect Wall Street Blackout Profits

In Private Call, ERCOT Chairman Pledged to Protect Wall Street Blackout Profits
10 by brundolf | 1 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Show HN: O(log n) makes continuous profiling possible

Show HN: O(log n) makes continuous profiling possible
6 by petethepig | 2 comments on Hacker News.

Coronavirus exposed 'much larger' rough sleeping issue, says committee

MPs praise the government's Everyone In scheme, but say it "exposed the scale of the task" at hand.

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Universities told not to swamp courses with students

With uncertainty over teachers' grades for A-levels, a warning against "over-recruiting" is issued.

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What we wish we'd known about infertility

In the US, one in eight couples experience infertility. But a culture of silence and stigma means most people suffer alone.

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Cheltenham Festival: 'I gambled £50,000 on a horse and lost everything'

A former teacher and cricketer is talking about his gambling addiction to help warn others.

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The coffee start-ups brewing up a storm in lockdown

The pandemic has hit coffee shop chains hard, but some smaller businesses are thriving.

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US-China relations: Beyond the 'Cold War' cliche

A look at the tensions between the superpowers as delegates gather for a meeting in Alaska.

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Mental health and scams: 'I'd have paid anything to make me feel better'

A charity calls for protection against online scams, as one victim tells of how she was pressurised to pay.

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P&O Cruises says travellers will need vaccinations

Customers will have to prove they have had two coronavirus jabs to get on the company's cruises.

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Refund plan for energy bills when direct debits are too high

Energy regulator Ofgem says customers' overpayments are being used to pay for "unsustainable business".

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ATM withdrawals drop by £37bn during year of Covid

The number of trips to cash machines has fallen by 43%, but the amount withdrawn on each visit has risen.

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So you want a career in building computer games?

A career in computer games can be rewarding but tough to get into.

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New top story on Hacker News: Old Operating Theatre Museum and Herb Garret in London

Old Operating Theatre Museum and Herb Garret in London
9 by mpsq | 1 comments on Hacker News.

Facebook to pay News Corp for content in Australia

The "landmark" deal comes after Australia passed a world-first law targeting Facebook and Google.

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Football Index collapse: 'I lost £4,000 in seven days'

Users of the betting company say they have lost thousands of pounds after the operation was suspended.

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'The last year for theatre has been hell'

One year since UK theatres were forced to shut, industry figures discuss the dire financial impact.

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France to return Klimt painting sold under duress during Nazi era

A Jewish family was forced to sell Rosiers sous les Arbres after the Nazis annexed Austria in 1938.

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How Meghan and Harry interview felt familiar to biracial people

The Meghan Markle and Prince Harry interview felt familiar to many people in multi-racial families.

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South Korean artist highlights gay rights in military

Artist and activist Jeram Kang was sexually harassed while serving in the South Korean military.

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Why are flowers getting more expensive?

Increased demand, Brexit costs and Covid-related supply issues have all pushed the price of flowers up.

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'I don't really know the people I star with'

Thirteen-year-old Jordan Nash has shared screen time with Hollywood superstars Will Smith and Angelina Jolie.

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Bitcoin: Fake Elon Musk giveaway scam 'cost man £400,000'

A German man lost 10 Bitcoin to so-called giveaway scammers on Twitter and experts say scams are rising.

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So you want a career in building computer games?

A career in computer games can be rewarding but tough to get into.

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Pickleball: The racquet sport experiencing a pandemic boom

Pickleball - a mash-up of tennis, badminton and ping-pong - saw a surge in participation last year.

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'Thorntons says it's closing stores - but we're still open'

Mark Rees and wife Katy say they've had worried calls from staff after the chocolate maker said all stores would close.

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Tinder to introduce in-app background checks

One of the world's most popular dating apps will add the paid service later this year.

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New top story on Hacker News: Firefox plans to remove large URL bar

Firefox plans to remove large URL bar
19 by butz | 8 comments on Hacker News.

New children's commissioner pledges to 'rebuild' childhood

Dame Rachel de Souza wants help for children after the pandemic to be like post-war reconstruction.

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Covid: Charities warn cancer death rate could rise

Nearly 50 cancer charities send a stark warning about the impact Covid-19 has had on UK cancer care.

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Football Index collapse: 'I lost £4,000 in seven days'

Users of the betting company say they have lost thousands of pounds after the operation was suspended.

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'The last year for theatre has been hell'

One year since UK theatres were forced to shut, industry figures discuss the dire financial impact.

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Facebook to pay News Corp for content in Australia

The "landmark" deal comes after Australia passed a world-first law targeting Facebook and Google.

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Bitcoin: Fake Elon Musk giveaway scam 'cost man £400,000'

A German man lost 10 Bitcoin to so-called giveaway scammers on Twitter and experts say scams are rising.

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Why are flowers getting more expensive?

Increased demand, Brexit costs and Covid-related supply issues have all pushed the price of flowers up.

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'Interest in e-sports will only grow and grow'

The global e-sports sector is expected to see revenues of more than $1bn in 2021.

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New top story on Hacker News: Google Took Down My Chrome Extension for Using Lodash

Google Took Down My Chrome Extension for Using Lodash
23 by dkthehuman | 1 comments on Hacker News.

Tigray crisis: Why Sudan is a ‘second home’ to Ethiopian refugees

More than 60,000 people have fled the conflict in Ethiopia’s Tigray region to seek refuge in neighbouring Sudan.

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Texas beekeeper viral videos saving bee hives

Beekeeper Erika Thompson says the video, viewed over a million times, was "just a normal Tuesday".

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Curlew: Urgent work needed to save 'loved' endangered bird

A new project is aiming to aid the recovery of the curlew, with its numbers in steep decline.

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Discovering WW1 tunnel of death hidden in France for a century

The bodies of 270 German soldiers have lain hidden since they were buried alive by a French bombardment.

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Coronavirus doctor's diary: Has Covid changed hospitals for the better?

Dr John Wright of Bradford Royal Infirmary says some changes made as a result of the pandemic are here to stay.

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'Interest in e-sports will only grow and grow'

The global e-sports sector is expected to see revenues of more than $1bn in 2021.

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We asked for your first Covid text messages. These are your stories

The US didn’t shut down until late March, but Americans were talking about the virus before that.

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India's interfaith couples on edge after new law

A Hindu-Muslim couple, who dated secretly for 13 years, are now facing a fresh obstacle: the government.

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Viewpoint: France's President Macron doesn't get the impact of colonialism on Algeria

The French president may not be able to repair relations with Algerians, argues writer Maher Mezahi.

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Covid-19: Hospitality bosses threaten government with court

They say it is unfair pubs will have to wait five-weeks longer than non-essential retail to reopen indoors.

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New top story on Hacker News: The Waste of Daylight

The Waste of Daylight
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Miles of new bus lanes and more services promised

Ministers say a £3bn plan to upgrade England's bus networks will improve access and air quality.

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Covid-19: Hospitality bosses threaten government with court

They say it is unfair pubs will have to wait five-weeks longer than non-essential retail to reopen indoors.

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Psychedelic therapy could 'reset' depressed brain

A powerful hallucinogen used in shamanic rituals is being trialled as a potential depression cure.

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Harry Styles and Billie Eilish kick off the Grammys

The pop stars open up the 2021 ceremony, which is taking place in LA under Covid restrictions.

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Bank governor under fire for role in RBS scandal

Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey is accused of not disclosing a potential conflict of interest.

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Oscars 2021: Nominations to be announced for Academy Awards

Carey Mulligan, Daniel Kaluuya and Frances McDormand are expected to be among the nominated actors.

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Miles of new bus lanes and more services promised

Ministers say a £3bn plan to upgrade England's bus networks will improve access and air quality.

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Bank governor under fire for role in RBS scandal

Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey is accused of not disclosing a potential conflict of interest.

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Covid food delivery: 'You need passion and energy'

Online takeaway deliveries have soared in the pandemic and some firms are stronger for making them.

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Goodbye to the original celebrity private jet

Learjet will stop production this year, having created the private jet market for the super-rich.

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New top story on Hacker News: Greenwald: The Leading Activists for Online Censorship Are Corporate Journalists

Greenwald: The Leading Activists for Online Censorship Are Corporate Journalists
8 by paganel | 1 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Satellite Imagery Shows Northern California Kelp Forests Have Collapsed

Satellite Imagery Shows Northern California Kelp Forests Have Collapsed
38 by PretzelFisch | 19 comments on Hacker News.

Pregnancy in lockdown: The babies born into a pandemic

Five mothers share what it was like to be pregnant and give birth during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Zimbabwe's 16-year-old motocross champion on 'beating the boys'

Tanya Muzinda has taken on the male-dominated world of motocross - becoming her country's off-road circuits champion.

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Your pictures on the theme of 'I made this'

A selection of striking images from our readers on this week's theme.

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Almost 100 and still dancing

Dinkie Flowers, who is about to turn 100, says it is important "not to sit on your bum all day".

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Grammys 2021: Seven things to look out for - and how to watch the ceremony

Everything you need to know about Sunday's show, from who's performing to potential controversies.

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Sri Lanka adoption: The babies who were given away

Thousands of newborns were sold to families in Europe. Decades later, Sri Lankan mothers are trying to find them.

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Celeste: How the UK singer made a 'secret' Oscars film song

The singer-songwriter on movie music magic, award recognition and proving herself as a No.1 artist.

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Phone scammers: 'Give me £1,000 to stop calling you'

The rise of scam calls seems relentless - but can anything be done about them?

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Covid has 'heightened' eating anxieties, say experts

The pandemic has been particularly challenging for people like Phoenix, say eating disorder experts.

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Mother's Day: How sustainable are the flowers you buy?

Most people are "oblivious" to the environmental impact of shop-bought cut flowers, a florist says.

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The algorithm for the perfect biryani

A new book argues that cooking, at its heart, is chemistry. And algorithms are the key to it.

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New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: Is Minix dead? No commits since 2018

Ask HN: Is Minix dead? No commits since 2018
3 by haunter | 0 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Tesla says “Full Self-Driving” software doesn't make cars autonomous

Tesla says “Full Self-Driving” software doesn't make cars autonomous
3 by daolf | 0 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: The Short Story Priesthood

The Short Story Priesthood
3 by lermontov | 0 comments on Hacker News.

Pandemic impact 'yet to be felt' on high streets

An average of 48 outlets per day closed last year, but there may be worse to come.

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Garden furniture shortage no picnic for retailers

Supply problems are due the huge rise in demand last year and rising shipping costs.

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Pandemic impact 'yet to be felt' on high streets

An average of 48 outlets per day closed last year, but there may be worse to come.

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Garden furniture shortage no picnic for retailers

Supply problems are due the huge rise in demand last year and rising shipping costs.

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When will I be able to see my mum?

Mother's Day is hard if your mother is overseas and you don't know when you'll be able to travel again.

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New top story on Hacker News: Multigenerational LRU: more performant, versatile, straightforward than Linux's

Multigenerational LRU: more performant, versatile, straightforward than Linux's
6 by marcodiego | 0 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Launch HN: Queenly (YC W21) – Marketplace and search engine for formalwear

Launch HN: Queenly (YC W21) – Marketplace and search engine for formalwear
13 by kathyqueenly | 2 comments on Hacker News.
Hey HN! I’m Kathy, cofounder and CTO of Queenly ( https://queenly.com/ ). We created a marketplace and search engine for formal dresses (think wedding, prom, quinceanera, etc). Our search and recommendations system focuses on showing the buyer these products at the level of precision they are looking for, in terms of body shape, color, style, height, skin color and fabric, trained on the text and visual signals from our user-generated content. It’s always been a tricky process to find the perfect dress. The women’s formal wear industry has been decentralized and offline for decades, fragmented across mom-and-pop boutique shops, with sparse inventory available online and within department stores. In other words, finding the perfect wedding gown or prom dress meant driving for hours to different stores hoping these stores carry your size or the style you want. This is especially frustrating when that special occasion you are shopping for means so much to you. Similarly, it’s been tough to resell these items after that special occasion is over, as buyers on generic marketplaces like eBay or Poshmark tend to not focus on giving a safe and easy shopping experience for this type of inventory. Moreover, it takes a lot longer to sell dresses on these platforms since the buyers there have much lower intent on purchasing this kind of inventory. Queenly attempts to solve that two-sided problem. We’ve launched a web, iOS, and (pared-down) Android app for consumers to upload their dresses that they no longer have a user for and for small business owners to bulk upload their dress inventory to help them generate more revenue. We’re solving this problem because of our personal backgrounds: Trisha and I are two minority immigrant founders from low income families. For us, having that transformative Cinderella dress was tremendously meaningful but never truly attainable. My cofounder, an emancipated youth, found her Cinderella opportunity through joining pageants during college. For her and many young women, these pageants had not only helped her personal growth, but also helped her pay tuition and survive. This experience gave us both a strong pillar of support and got her through tough times, and so we dedicated ourselves to the mission of providing affordability and access to dresses for young women. Through forging friendships with other girls we met during pageants, and working with formalwear fashion designers, we found solace in a diverse community of those trying to push the boundaries of what it means to feel beautiful and confident in the modern age, that such traits can come in all shapes and sizes, and embracing them wholeheartedly. From this experience, we understand that search precision for one’s body type, skin tone, height, and budget in this market is not a secondary concern but rather a first-order necessity. The 50k+ dresses uploaded onto Queenly are indexed by color, fabric, dress size, hemline, neckline, silhouette and sleeve length. In beta testing now is searching by skin tone, filtering by height, and computer vision image search. If you’ve experienced this frustration buying or selling formal dresses, or know someone who has, we would love to hear your feedback. We’re very excited to be sharing this with HN, and we’ll be here to answer questions you want to throw our way!

New top story on Hacker News: Systemd 248 RC3: systemd-oomd is now considered fully supported

Systemd 248 RC3: systemd-oomd is now considered fully supported
13 by marcodiego | 26 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Hubble Space Telescope is back online after software glitch

Hubble Space Telescope is back online after software glitch
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New top story on Hacker News: A brief history of router architecture

A brief history of router architecture
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New top story on Hacker News: Online Hacker Simulator

Online Hacker Simulator
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Covid-19: UK national day of reflection to be held on 23 March

Politicians back a charity's plan to commemorate a year since the first national restrictions began.

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Covid-19: 48,000 businesses sign up for rapid testing

All companies in England can register for workplace coronavirus testing until 31 March.

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Covid and schools: First week finished after children in England return

The BBC visited one school in Lincolnshire to see how its staff and children were coping on week one.

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Would you scrap your car for public transport credits?

A scheme in the Midlands is encouraging people to scrap their cars to get public transport credits.

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India: How eating online is bringing women money - and freedom

Some Indian women are taking advantage of the popularity of online eating shows to become financially independent.

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The Jaiy Twins: ‘We love proving people wrong’

Twin dancers Taitlyn and Kaylee Jaiy say discrimination as they were growing up made them hungrier to succeed.

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Week in pictures: 6 - 12 March 2021

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

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Imagine Dragons: How a text saved singer Dan Reynolds' marriage

The singer was on his way to sign divorce papers when his wife sent a message that put them back on track.

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Hungry, angry and fleeing the horrors of war in northern Mozambique

A BBC team are the first international journalists to reach an area besieged by Islamist militants.

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Tokyo 2020: The elite athletes training at home

Jacuzzi swims and pole vaulting over bins - getting ready for the Olympics and Paralympics has been creative.

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Why the GameStop story is far from over

Huge swings in the share price show amateur investors are still taking on Wall Street.

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Covid-19: 48,000 businesses sign up for rapid testing

All companies in England can register for workplace coronavirus testing until 31 March.

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New top story on Hacker News: BuildZoom is hiring remote engineers – we sponsor visas

BuildZoom is hiring remote engineers – we sponsor visas
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New top story on Hacker News: Point Cloud Library

Point Cloud Library
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New top story on Hacker News: Deutsche Märchen: German fairy tales [pdf]

Deutsche Märchen: German fairy tales [pdf]
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New top story on Hacker News: Sensemaking in Organizations (2015)

Sensemaking in Organizations (2015)
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House builders 'should drop appalling gagging orders'

Developers who carry out repair work should not require non-disclosure agreements, says an MP.

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Cuomo: Pressure mounts as senators tell New York governor to quit

Governor Andrew Cuomo has been accused of sexual misconduct by seven women, allegations he denies.

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Covid-19 pandemic: Italy to shut shops and schools amid infection spike

Shops, restaurants and schools will be closed across most of the country on Monday.

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Schools could miss free meals cash due to count change

There are warnings a rule change in counting free school meal pupils could mean schools miss out on cash.

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House builders 'should drop appalling gagging orders'

Developers who carry out repair work should not require non-disclosure agreements, says an MP.

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'I play digital music through my 1949 radio'

People share some of their collections of vintage technology and explain why it is still useful.

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Covid: Does Tanzania have a hidden epidemic?

The Tanzanian authorities have not published data on coronavirus infections or deaths for many months.

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Top Gear trio on James Bond, mid-life crises and UK-only trips

The BBC One series is returning with James Bond cars, mid-life crises and all-British locations.

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Kathleen Folbigg: Could science free Australian jailed for killing babies?

Kathleen Folbigg has been called Australia's worst female murderer - now scientists doubt her guilt.

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China's parliament remakes Hong Kong in its own image

"One Country, Two Systems" was an experiment centred on the defining ideological divide of our time.

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Coupang: Harvard dropout rockets into billionaire's club

The "Amazon of South Korea", Coupang was founded by Bom Kim and has just listed its shares.

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The papers: Met faces Sarah case inquiry and William hits back

The Sarah Everard case and Prince William's response to the Sussexes' interview dominate the papers.

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New top story on Hacker News: Biggest void in space is 1B light years across (2007)

Biggest void in space is 1B light years across (2007)
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New top story on Hacker News: Care and Feeding of Magic Numbers (2001)

Care and Feeding of Magic Numbers (2001)
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Lockdown in Wales: Hairdressers to reopen but retail remains closed

People will soon be able meet friends in their garden, visit care homes inside and play golf.

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Car insurance claims plunge as drivers stay at home

The drop in claims is not mirrored in cheaper premiums, but insurers say motorists have been supported.

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Twins peak with more born than ever before

One in every 42 children is born a twin and much has changed over the past 30 years, a report finds.

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Covid pandemic: Biden to order all US adults be eligible for vaccine

The president is set to announce the move during a speech on Thursday evening.

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Royal Mail to pilot Sunday parcel delivery

The postal service will make deliveries for major retailers as online shopping continues to grow.

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Brown stink bug among 'future threats' to gardens

Gardeners are being urged to be on alert for the stink bug and other pests predicted to arrive in the UK.

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BBC announces new Bitesize learning plans

The new programmes will help support both pupils and teachers across the UK.

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Households 'buy 3.2 million pets in lockdown'

Many have bought pets in response to social isolation, but there are concerns about animal welfare.

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Royal Mail to pilot Sunday parcel delivery

The postal service will make deliveries for major retailers as online shopping continues to grow.

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Car insurance claims plunge as drivers stay at home

The drop in claims is not mirrored in cheaper premiums, but insurers say motorists have been supported.

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Netflix considers crackdown on password sharing

The streaming platform is requiring some users to verify they're authorised to access the account.

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New top story on Hacker News: Vim Clutch – A hardware pedal for improved text editing (2012)

Vim Clutch – A hardware pedal for improved text editing (2012)
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New top story on Hacker News: Two UK Broadband ISPs Trial New Internet Snooping System

Two UK Broadband ISPs Trial New Internet Snooping System
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New top story on Hacker News: Kinto: Mac-style shortcut keys for Linux and Windows

Kinto: Mac-style shortcut keys for Linux and Windows
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Covid-19: Brazil surge reaches new level as daily deaths pass 2,000

The country records more than 2,000 Covid-related deaths in a single day for the first time.

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Japan's triple disaster 10 years on: The day ‘tomorrow didn’t come’

Ten years on from Japan’s triple disaster, a survivor remembers the day his entire family disappeared.

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M&S to sell clothes from rival brands to boost online sales

The High Street stalwart will sell items from 11 different clothing brands on its website from spring.

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Magic reveals hidden tactics of politics and marketing

Magicians use "powerful tools" of psychology that could manipulate people in other ways, says study.

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Covid: The man with "super antibodies"

John Hollis has antibodies that can kill the virus and variants but the discovery was nearly missed.

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Palin and Jones: 'We didn't talk about the stammer'

Former rugby player Mark Jones and Sir Michael Palin talk about their experiences of stammering.

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Covid: Texas and Mississippi lifting restrictions too soon?

Two US states are lifting compulsory coronavirus restrictions, but are they in a position to do so?

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Teenage suicide: Bereaved siblings fight mental health 'stigma'

Three young people who lost their siblings to suicide are urging distressed teenagers to seek help.

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'I went from Hollywood glamour to food donations'

The Los Angeles awards season workers who have had to find new jobs.

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Will rape allegations change Australia's 'toxic' politics?

Australian politics finds itself at a moment of cultural reckoning, writes the BBC's Shaimaa Khalil.

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The Little Things: A crime thriller but not as you know it

Denzel Washington, Rami Malek and Jared Leto on obsession, Covid-19 and getting into character.

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Being gay in Ghana: LGBT community is ‘under attack’

Since the country’s first LGBT safe space was closed down by police, queer Ghanaians are "not safe".

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Facebook asks judge to throw out FTC anti-trust lawsuit

The charges allege Facebook bought up its rivals to maintain a monopoly.

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New top story on Hacker News: Semaphore – Modern UI for Ansible

Semaphore – Modern UI for Ansible
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New top story on Hacker News: Oracle Cloud is unreachable

Oracle Cloud is unreachable
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New top story on Hacker News: Xilinx Opens Up Vitis HLS Tool for FPGAs

Xilinx Opens Up Vitis HLS Tool for FPGAs
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New top story on Hacker News: Show HN: No/Low code in-app onboarding guides for SaaS businesses

Show HN: No/Low code in-app onboarding guides for SaaS businesses
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