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Friday, 30 April 2021
More festivals face cancellation without government aid
Over a quarter of 2021's music festivals have been scrapped but organisers say others are under threat.
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Covid: Australians could face jail or fines if they return from India
Australia makes it temporarily illegal to return from India, which is being ravaged by Covid-19.
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Florida plans to fine social media for banning politicians
The Florida bill proposes fines up to $250,000 per day for companies which violate the rules.
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Long-distance relationships are tough - but lockdown helped this couple
"In the first lockdown we couldn't see each other. This is round two, just an ocean apart."
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Bobby Sands: The hunger strike that changed the course of N Ireland's conflict
A hunger strike in which 10 IRA prisoners died was a watershed in the Troubles, says Peter Taylor.
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Singapore: What's it like in the best place to live during Covid?
As the pandemic continues to devastate, one Asian island has emerged as the best place to ride it out.
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Election 2021: 'I was homeless now I'm voting for the first time'
Aaron Scullion was homeless at 21 but he now has a job and home and is voting for the first time.
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Covid: Pakistan fears 'Impending doom' threatens Pakistan
A slow vaccine roll out, no lockdown and large gatherings are concerning doctors in Pakistan.
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Thursday, 29 April 2021
Restaurants struggle to find staff ahead of reopening
Some venues may have to limit their opening hours after more than one in ten hospitality workers left the sector.
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One in seven shops lie empty after lockdown
Research suggests the number of shop vacancies has risen again, with the North of England worse hit.
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'Heartbreaking' return to St Vincent's volcano-hit 'red zone'
The BBC accompanies a school teacher back to a village in St Vincent's restricted volcano-damaged 'red zone'.
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England's 20th Century coastal communities seen from above
Photos of England's popular coastal communities seen from the air during the 20th Century.
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Henny Beaumont: Painting the female victims of violence
Illustrator and cartoonist Henny Beaumont on why she's memorialising female victims of violence.
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Xueli Abbing: The abandoned baby who became a Vogue model
The 16-year-old's albinism led to her being abandoned as a baby but she is now a successful model.
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Boris Johnson flat row: What do we know about the PM’s finances?
With controversy over the Downing Street flat redecoration, how much does the prime minister earn?
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How a cover band inspired Royal Blood's new music
Frontman Mike Kerr says he ditched dozens of songs after watching tribute act Royal Monster in 2018.
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'It's your device, you should be able to repair it'
The BBC talks to the volunteers running free workshops to help consumers fix broken gadgets.
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Australians stuck overseas 'abandoned' by their own country
Australians in India are the latest group to feel abandoned by their government amid virus fears.
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The ransomware surge ruining lives
A coalition is calling for action from governments as victims describe crippling cyber-attacks.
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Giants Tencent, Bytedance among companies reined in by China
Beijing for years took a hands off approach towards tech firms, but it is now stepping up scrutiny.
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India Covid: A nurse's story of fighting the virus
A nurse at the forefront of the battle against India's deadly second Covid wave shares her story.
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Israel stampede: Dozens killed in crush at religious festival
Emergency services confirm dozens have been killed and many more wounded in north-east Israel.
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Amazon hopes pandemic habits stick after profits triple
The tech giant may be entering a "golden age" as the pandemic boosts its range of businesses.
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Wednesday, 28 April 2021
Free e-cigarettes for smokers in A&E trial
Patients will be selected randomly to measure how successful vaping can be in helping people to quit.
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Call for Snowdon to only be known by Welsh name Yr Wyddfa
The highest mountain in Wales, Snowdon - also known as Yr Wyddfa - stands at 3,560ft (1,085m).
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Students want sexual consent test in university
Most students back an assessment for students to show they "fully understand" consent, says survey.
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NRA's Wayne LaPierre elephant hunt video sparks outrage
In 2013 Wayne LaPierre was filmed repeatedly shooting an elephant, struggling to kill it.
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eBay launches new trainer authentication scheme
A new authentication scheme is launching in the UK to help spot counterfeit trainers.
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The Troubles: Searching for the 'angel' who saved my life
Peter was shot and paralysed during Northern Ireland's Troubles. He is now hoping to find Betsy, the nurse who helped him through that time. But it has been more than 40 years without any contact.
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Silverdale stink: 'My house and children's toys all smell of landfill'
Residents living near a Silverdale landfill site say their physical and mental health is suffering.
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Covid in India: Sikh temple offers drive-through oxygen
More than 1,000 people have used the service being offered by one Gurdwara in Uttar Pradesh.
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Covid: Turkey prepares for its first full lockdown
Turkey was seen as a success story early in the pandemic but now has the highest infection rate in Europe.
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2021 elections: A simple guide to the Scottish, Welsh and local elections
A bumper crop of elections are being held on 6 May across England, Scotland and Wales.
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Line Of Duty: 'My favourite thing is reading the wild fan theories'
Martin Compston, who plays DI Steve Arnott, reveals what happens off-screen on the hit drama.
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Housing: 'Trying to buy in this market is painful'
UK property transactions in March 2021 were at their highest level since records began in 2005, according to the HMRC.
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Zac Easter: He left his brain behind to save others from his fate
Zac Easter killed himself at the age of 24, having suffered for years from a debilitating disease caused by the sport he loved.
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The 'forgotten' Afghan refugees taking their own lives
Many Afghan refugees who spent years stranded in Indonesia awaiting resettlement have lost hope.
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Why virtual away days may be here to stay
Firms have been holding away days online to boost morale and team sprit during the pandemic.
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The Papers: 'Boris painted into corner' and how to get 'fancy wallpaper'
The papers report the Electoral Commission's probe into funding the refurbishment of the PM's flat.
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Tuesday, 27 April 2021
Demand high as cruises gear up for a restart
Cruises around England can resume in May, and operator Fred Olsen says it's already sold two thirds of its capacity.
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Richard Pusey: Australian jailed for filming dying officers
Richard Pusey is sentenced to 10 months jail for filming dying police officers at a crash scene.
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Burkina Faso ambush: Spaniards and Irishman killed after abduction
Two Spanish journalists, an Irish national and a local soldier were abducted by gunmen on Monday.
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Family-meal image wins international food photo contest
A photo of a family preparing a meal in China wins Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year 2021.
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Children of the 90s study: 'I feel privileged to be part of it'
In 1991, Bristol University began tracking 14,000 pregnant women - and it's still studying their children.
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Birds of Oz: The charming natives that found TikTok fame
A colourful set of Australian birds has attracted a surprise global following on social media.
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Why a US photographer says 'sorry for the war'
Peter van Agtmael chronicles the perception of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq and their realities.
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CEO Secrets: Why crying can help you succeed in business
Tina Chen explains how it can be tough starting a business on your own in a new country.
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'This bank has changed people's lives'
Eight locations across the UK are testing ideas aimed at ensuring future access to cash for those who need it.
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Dog theft: Simple tips to stop your puppy being pinched
With dog thefts on the rise, here are some tips on how you can keep your dog as safe as possible.
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Emilia Clarke on the book that helped her to grieve for her dad
Jenny Diski's writing was "tonic for the soul" for the Game of Thrones star after her father died.
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Kenyans bitter over al-Qaeda US embassy compensation snub
Kenyan victims of 1998 US embassy bombing lament exclusion from $335m compensation deal.
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Kuwait: Murder spurs demands for greater safety for women
The killing by the woman's alleged harasser fuels outrage over women's safety in the Gulf state.
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Mon Laferte: Chile's pop export on repression and injustice
Musician Mon Laferte is releasing her first album since speaking out about the country's protests.
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Demand high as cruises gear up for a restart
Cruises around England can resume in May, and operator Fred Olsen says it's already sold two thirds of its capacity.
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Electric cars: What will happen to all the dead batteries?
In the next 10 years millions of old electric car batteries will need to be recycled or discarded.
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Monday, 26 April 2021
Covid-19 in India: Visual guide to the crisis
Maps, charts and graphics explaining what is happening and what the authorities are doing about it.
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UK's first hijabi firefighter: ‘Firefighters don’t look like me’
Uroosa Arshid says she hopes other young Muslim women may feel inspired to follow in her footsteps.
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Recovering from lockdown: Five tips to boost your child's vocabulary
Research shows the lockdown has had an impact on young children's language skills. How can parents help?
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Nigeria: The community that trades by barter instead of money
This Nigerian community still practices trade by barter, where goods are exchanged instead of money.
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India Covid: The messages deciding between life and death
Avani Singh was one of thousands of Indians who turned to social media to get help for her family.
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Afghan interpreters rejected for resettlement 'face death' after UK exit
Campaigners say many interpreters fired for trivial reasons are being unfairly barred from the UK.
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Electric cars: What will happen to all the dead batteries?
In the next 10 years millions of old electric car batteries will need to be recycled or discarded.
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Inside a long Covid clinic: 'I want to play with my kids again'
Croydon University Hospital's clinic has already seen 1,000 patients, with another 500 on the waiting list.
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Sir Tom Jones: 'I might be old but my voice is still young'
The star on his lost McCartney collaboration, fighting US censors and why he's not a covers artist.
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France-Algeria relations: The lingering fallout from nuclear tests in the Sahara
France says the tests were carried out in uninhabited areas but local residents beg to differ.
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Coronavirus: Portugal records no daily deaths for first time since August
The last time the country recorded no coronavirus-related deaths in a 24-hour period was in August.
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Kanye West's Yeezy trainers sell for record $1.8m
The musician's prototype trainers are the first to fetch more than $1m at auction.
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Firefighter who became defining image of mountain gorse fire
A photo of firefighter Hayley Agnew became the defining image of the Slieve Donard gorse fire.
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Belfast girl goes from Park Runs to being world's fastest at 12
Belfast girl Emer McKee says she just tries to "run as fast as I can" after setting a new world 5km record for a 12-year-old.
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Sunday, 25 April 2021
Catalytic converters: Demand for precious metals drives surge in thefts
There has been a surge in offences as thieves cash in on the precious metals they contain.
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Catalytic converters: Demand for precious metals drives surge in thefts
There has been a surge in offences as thieves cash in on the precious metals they contain.
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New top story on Hacker News: Signald: Unofficial Daemon for Interacting with Signal
Signald: Unofficial Daemon for Interacting with Signal
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Space junk map tracks 200 ‘ticking time bombs’
Large defunct rocket bodies have the potential to break into thousands of pieces, threatening functioning satellites that provide vital services like GPS.
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Older workers 'see biggest jobs fall since 1980s'
There were 109,000 more jobless older workers between December and February than a year ago, a report says.
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'We do like a rave!' Inside the UK's last lesbian bars
There are only a few fixed lesbian venues left in the UK, and they are having to adapt to keep going.
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Chernobyl nuclear disaster: ‘Three-day evacuation lasted 35 years’
Lyudmila Honchar was four when she had to leave her home in Pripyat, Ukraine after the Chernobyl nuclear disaster. Now she's going home.
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Cladding victims ‘let down by the system’
Bassel lost his flat in the war in Syria and is now at risk of losing everything again, as a victim of flammable cladding.
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'Apocalyptic' landscape in aftermath of volcanic eruptions on St Vincent.
The island of St Vincent has been blanketed in ash, impacting infrastructure and agriculture.
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The salmon you buy in the future may be farmed on land
A giant fish farm in Florida is rearing salmon for the US market in a huge indoor facility.
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Can Western brands recover from consumer backlash in China?
Some foreign companies are facing a boycott in China - they are not the first and won't be the last.
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Facebook v Apple: The ad tracking row heats up
Why is there is a dispute between the two tech giants and does it matter to you?
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'I will not return to work': Myanmar coup cripples healthcare system
Myanmar's medical workers are finding themselves torn between their patients and a military government.
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Saturday, 24 April 2021
'Tough' England show winning character but 'plan B' needed for World Cup
Head coach Simon Middleton hails his England side after they win a bruising encounter against France to claim a third successive Women's Six Nations.
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Can Western brands recover from consumer backlash in China?
Some foreign companies are facing a boycott in China - they are not the first and won't be the last.
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Dominic Cummings allegations: Labour calls for government to face MPs
Party wants a government minister to face questions in the Commons amid claims by former No 10 aide.
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Iraq Covid hospital fire: At least 23 dead after 'oxygen tank explodes'
Flames across several floors lead to scenes of panic at a hospital in the Iraqi capital.
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Friday, 23 April 2021
Covid-19: Israel records no daily deaths for the first time in 10 months
The drop in deaths is seen as a promising sign as Israel vaccinates more than 50% of its population.
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Mental health: Trauma, genocide and my invisible illness
The BBC's Victoria Uwonkunda fled Rwanda in 1994 but it took time to recognise the impact it had on her.
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Gregory's Girl: 'The affection for it overwhelms me'
The teenage romantic comedy set in a Scottish new town has been an enduring success for 40 years.
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Palestinian election: Leaders face reckoning as rare vote looms
After years without polls, the Palestinian political landscape may be about to change dramatically.
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Thursday, 22 April 2021
Tesla's Autopilot 'tricked' to operate without driver
A Model Y made multiple trips on a test track without a human in the driver's seat, engineers found.
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Tesla's Autopilot 'tricked' to operate without driver
A Model Y made multiple trips on a test track without a human in the driver's seat, engineers found.
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Australia resists calls for tougher climate targets
The country remains out of step with other major nations by refusing to commit to deeper emissions cuts.
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New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: Is there a way to efficiently subscribe to an SQL query for changes?
Ask HN: Is there a way to efficiently subscribe to an SQL query for changes?
41 by vaughan | 23 comments on Hacker News.
I know [RethinkDB][1] used to do this with their SQL-like ReQL language, but I looked around a bit and can't find much else about it - and I would have thought it would be more common. I'm more interesting in queries with joins and doing it efficiently, instead of just tracking updates to tables that are modified, and re-rerunning the entire query. If we think about modern frontends using SQL-based backends, essentially every time we render, its ultimately the result of a tree of SQL queries (queries depend on results of other queries) running in the backend. Our frontend app state is just a tree of materialized views of our database which depend on each other. We've got a bunch of state management libraries that deal with trees but they don't fit so well with relational/graph-like data. I came across a Postgres proposal for [Incremental View Maintenance][2] which generates a diff against an existing query with the purpose of updating a materialized view. Oracle also has [`FAST REFRESH`][3] for materialized views. I guess it's relatively easy to do until you start needing joins or traversing graphs/hierarchies - which is why its maybe avoided. EDIT: [Materialize][1] looks interesting in this space: "Execute streaming SQL Joins" but more focused on the event streams rather than general-purpose DML/OLTP. [1]: https://ift.tt/32z6nkG [2]: https://ift.tt/305Xtvu [3]: https://ift.tt/3dFUX51 [4]: https://ift.tt/3g2klkX
41 by vaughan | 23 comments on Hacker News.
I know [RethinkDB][1] used to do this with their SQL-like ReQL language, but I looked around a bit and can't find much else about it - and I would have thought it would be more common. I'm more interesting in queries with joins and doing it efficiently, instead of just tracking updates to tables that are modified, and re-rerunning the entire query. If we think about modern frontends using SQL-based backends, essentially every time we render, its ultimately the result of a tree of SQL queries (queries depend on results of other queries) running in the backend. Our frontend app state is just a tree of materialized views of our database which depend on each other. We've got a bunch of state management libraries that deal with trees but they don't fit so well with relational/graph-like data. I came across a Postgres proposal for [Incremental View Maintenance][2] which generates a diff against an existing query with the purpose of updating a materialized view. Oracle also has [`FAST REFRESH`][3] for materialized views. I guess it's relatively easy to do until you start needing joins or traversing graphs/hierarchies - which is why its maybe avoided. EDIT: [Materialize][1] looks interesting in this space: "Execute streaming SQL Joins" but more focused on the event streams rather than general-purpose DML/OLTP. [1]: https://ift.tt/32z6nkG [2]: https://ift.tt/305Xtvu [3]: https://ift.tt/3dFUX51 [4]: https://ift.tt/3g2klkX
One Covid vaccine cuts infection risk in all age groups
Real-world data found the AZ and Pfizer jabs worked equally well in over-75s and younger people.
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Scottish election 2021: Is this Scotland’s climate election?
We take a look at one of the big issues of this election – and one of the biggest facing the world.
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Covid: The man who took pictures of social distancing signs
Photographer Matthew Chattle has collected hundreds of images of social distancing floor signs.
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European Super League: Why were there no teams from Germany?
There's growing interest in the German model, where fans hold a controlling stake in the clubs.
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Afghanistan: Have things improved since the Taliban?
With foreign forces due to leave later this year, what progress have Afghans seen in their lives?
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Lockdown lip fillers gone wrong: 'My lips went black'
Clinics say more patients are needing help after going to unaccredited people during lockdown.
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Shopping in 10 minutes: The new supermarket battleground
A raft of app-based delivery systems now promise to bring you your groceries almost instantly.
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The Indonesian island that could host Elon Musk's new SpaceX site
A remote island could host Elon Musk's new Space X project - but its residents are not impressed.
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Oscars 2021: Why the Academy needs to recognise casting directors
Experts in the field explain why their role is crucial and needs recognition at the Oscars.
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What is conversion therapy?
"Abhorrent" practices aimed at changing sexual orientation or gender identity could be banned.
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Wednesday, 21 April 2021
New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: How is a company like Comcast able to get away with spam?
Ask HN: How is a company like Comcast able to get away with spam?
49 by jc_811 | 18 comments on Hacker News.
I recently signed up for Comcast Xfinity internet (only one available in my area), and ever since I signed up I receive marketing emails almost daily that do not have an unsubscribe link because they are marked as "service related emails". I've unsubscribed from every single email preference in my account, and even went so far to confirm with their support agents that I did it correctly. However, almost daily I receive emails about "See what your wifi can do" or "Don't forget about these new features" etc, that are clearly marketing and not service related. Browsing forums online it seems there are countless others who have the same complaints as me. So, my main question is, how can a company get away with this when it is blatantly in violation of the CAN-SPAM Act? Is it truly just too difficult for any individual to hire a lawyer and go up against Goliath? Does the CAN-SPAM act have any loopholes I'm not aware of that would allow this? I'm genuinely curious to this, and do not want to come off as just an angry customer ranting.
49 by jc_811 | 18 comments on Hacker News.
I recently signed up for Comcast Xfinity internet (only one available in my area), and ever since I signed up I receive marketing emails almost daily that do not have an unsubscribe link because they are marked as "service related emails". I've unsubscribed from every single email preference in my account, and even went so far to confirm with their support agents that I did it correctly. However, almost daily I receive emails about "See what your wifi can do" or "Don't forget about these new features" etc, that are clearly marketing and not service related. Browsing forums online it seems there are countless others who have the same complaints as me. So, my main question is, how can a company get away with this when it is blatantly in violation of the CAN-SPAM Act? Is it truly just too difficult for any individual to hire a lawyer and go up against Goliath? Does the CAN-SPAM act have any loopholes I'm not aware of that would allow this? I'm genuinely curious to this, and do not want to come off as just an angry customer ranting.
Marcus Rashford's budget cookery serves up fish finger sandwich
The footballer and food poverty campaigner is launching a new affordable meals project.
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Brit Awards to have live audience as part of Covid event trials
The audience will not have to wear masks or be socially distanced, as part of a government trial.
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Google and Apple attacked on app store 'monopoly'
Republican and Democrat senators criticise Apple and Google for alleged anti-competitive behaviour.
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Church shortlists for senior posts 'must include ethnic minorities'
Failing to act would have "devastating effects" on the future of the Church of England, a report says.
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Met Office and Microsoft to build climate supercomputer
The Met Office will work with Microsoft on a supercomputer which will help model climate change.
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ASMR: Why is it being used more in the music industry?
Why ASMR is becoming more used within the music industry.
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Climate Basics: Your carbon footprint explained
BBC Reality Check's Chris Morris explains how changing three aspects of how you live can make the biggest dent to your carbon footprint.
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What's gone wrong with Australia's vaccine rollout?
The country has been far slower than others including the UK and the US to immunise its population.
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Oscars 2021: Why Two Distant Strangers is 'important and necessary'
The Oscar-nominated film tells of a black man forced to relive his killing by a US police officer.
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Could this lidless paper cup cut coffee waste?
A new crop of coffee companies have solutions to cut waste in their industry.
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Post Office scandal: What the Horizon saga is all about
The background to the case of sub-postmasters whose convictions were based on evidence from faulty IT.
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Big Dog's Backyard Ultra: The toughest, weirdest race you've never heard of
The format might be simple - winning this race is anything but. Big Dog's Backyard Ultra is an unusually punishing challenge.
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Lockdown rules: What are the restrictions in your area?
Use our search tool to find out about coronavirus rules and restrictions where you live.
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Tata 'sues Liberty Steel over unpaid debts'
It claims Liberty owes debts from the acquisition of Tata's speciality steels business, reports say.
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Tuesday, 20 April 2021
Queen will mark 95th birthday in low-key fashion
The monarch's birthday on Wednesday comes four days after the funeral of her husband, Prince Philip.
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Is the Australia-NZ travel bubble the way ahead?
Australia and New Zealand have quarantine-free travel, but will other countries follow their lead?
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Is the Australia-NZ travel bubble the way ahead?
Australia and New Zealand have quarantine-free travel, but will other countries follow their lead?
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Middle East states dominate list of top executioners in 2020 - Amnesty
Iran, Egypt, Iraq and Saudi Arabia follow China in Amnesty's list of who executes the most people.
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Climate change: Growing doubts over 'chip fat' biofuel
A new study questions the sustainability of used cooking oil imports into Europe to make biodiesel.
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Newspaper headlines: Super League 'in tatters' and Chauvin found guilty
Wednesday's front pages continue to chart the fate of football's "crumbling" European Super League.
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Navalny's supporters fear Russia's Putin wants him dead
President Putin's leading critic is on hunger strike and ahead of planned street protests they warn he could die.
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Derek Chauvin conviction: 'This is monumental. This is historic'
The conviction of the police officer for the death of George Floyd has been hailed as a watershed.
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New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: Why do iPad Pros with 1TB SSD and up have double the RAM
Ask HN: Why do iPad Pros with 1TB SSD and up have double the RAM
7 by HiroProtagonist | 0 comments on Hacker News.
The new iPad Pros come with 8GB RAM on models with 128GB, 256GB, or 512GB storage but 16GB RAM on models with 1TB or 2TB storage. Why is this the case? Will it make a difference in how 'snappy' the iPad feels? I almost feel like I have to get at least the 1TB model so I get the 16GB of RAM. Please disabuse me of this notion if I'm wrong, and thanks in advance for the technical explanation of why this is the case.
7 by HiroProtagonist | 0 comments on Hacker News.
The new iPad Pros come with 8GB RAM on models with 128GB, 256GB, or 512GB storage but 16GB RAM on models with 1TB or 2TB storage. Why is this the case? Will it make a difference in how 'snappy' the iPad feels? I almost feel like I have to get at least the 1TB model so I get the 16GB of RAM. Please disabuse me of this notion if I'm wrong, and thanks in advance for the technical explanation of why this is the case.
New top story on Hacker News: Dr. Quinn official website from 1998, still online
Dr. Quinn official website from 1998, still online
26 by pkorzeniewski | 11 comments on Hacker News.
26 by pkorzeniewski | 11 comments on Hacker News.
Monday, 19 April 2021
Former US Vice-President Walter Mondale dies aged 93
Jimmy Carter's running mate lost heavily to Ronald Reagan in the 1984 presidential election.
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Car insurance sees biggest price drop in six years
The average cost of car insurance has fallen by £87 in 12 months, according to new data.
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James Charles: YouTube temporarily demonetises beauty influencer
The YouTuber admitted to messaging with 16-year-old boys earlier this month.
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All the times the US spent big on infrastructure
Where does President Biden's plan rank among the largest projects in American history?
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Car insurance sees biggest price drop in six years
The average cost of car insurance has fallen by £87 in 12 months, according to new data.
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George Floyd death: Three Americans assess Derek Chauvin trial
A retired police veteran, a Minnesota resident and a black political hopeful share their thoughts.
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'Russia is heading for a catastrophe'
The BBC's Steve Rosenberg travels 2,000 miles east of Moscow to gauge the mood of ordinary Russians.
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Online dating: 'In 2021 everyone is a kind-of catfish'
The hit US reality show is getting its own UK version - hosted by Julie Adenuga and Oobah Butler.
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Sunday, 18 April 2021
Australia opens travel bubble with New Zealand
The world's first major travel bubble set up in the Covid pandemic allows quarantine-free visits.
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Super League: Why are football's biggest clubs starting new tournament?
Europe's biggest football clubs have suffered during the Covid pandemic and seek financial stability.
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Super League: Why are football's biggest clubs starting new tournament?
Europe's biggest football clubs have suffered during the Covid pandemic and seek financial stability.
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Australia opens travel bubble with New Zealand
The world's first major travel bubble set up in the Covid pandemic allows quarantine-free visits.
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2021 elections: Voters urged to register ahead of polls deadline
Up to 9.4 million people have not yet ensured they can cast a ballot in May's elections.
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Libya: Ten years on the front line
Our correspondent on what it's been like to cover the 10 years since Colonel Gaddafi was deposed and killed.
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Teenage blacksmith Ben Perkins forges social media following
Ben Perkins built a blacksmith's forge in his back garden and taught himself the traditional craft.
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The disabled doctors not believed by their colleagues
People often feel nervous when they visit a doctor, but what if you are a doctor but your colleagues don't believe you're ill?
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Abba: Why the UK gave the Swedish band 'nul points' at Eurovision
Björn Ulvaeus on the Swedish band's song contest win on British soil, and the future of streaming.
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Northern Ireland: Did anyone warn about Brexit border checks?
Border checks have caused tension in Northern Ireland but were there warnings in the Brexit campaign?
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Covid-19 vaccines: What's happening to unused jabs?
Surplus vaccine doses are piling up in some countries while others say they are not getting enough.
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Time: A love story coloured by incarceration
Garrett Bradley may become the first black director to win an Oscar for her first feature documentary.
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Saturday, 17 April 2021
Ronnie O'Sullivan 'harassed' by fan before win
Reigning world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan says he was "harassed" by a "boozed-up" fan while he was relaxing prior to his first-round win.
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New top story on Hacker News: Founder of Adobe and developer of PDFs dies at age 81
Founder of Adobe and developer of PDFs dies at age 81
16 by thunderbong | 0 comments on Hacker News.
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China and US pledge climate change commitment
The US and China announced actions to tackle climate change following meetings in Shanghai last week.
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PM 'risks losing red wall' over lobbying 'shame'
Senior Tory Sir Bernard Jenkin warns Boris Johnson about the crisis escalating in Whitehall.
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Inside the chemist made entirely out of felt
After wowing art lovers in the US and China, Lucy Sparrow's latest felt fantasy is her first UK show in five years.
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The Zurich students living cheaply in a luxury hotel
Students in one of the world's most expensive cities get stunning views of Zurich in a former business hotel.
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These teenage climate activists are pushing for change in Australia
These teenage climate activists are pushing for change in Australia.
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Would universities call parents in a mental health crisis?
Bereaved parents call for universities to contact students' families to reduce risk of suicides.
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Covid in Brazil: Pandemic meets poverty in growing crisis
The country struggling to contain a Covid-19 surge faces a possible explosion of poverty.
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Nil-by-mouth foodie: The chef who will never eat again
Loretta Harmes hasn't eaten or tasted food for six years, but she hasn't lost her passion for cooking.
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How cancer put me off joining Amazon union
Carla Jonson's story helps explain how Amazon won last week's union vote in Alabama.
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Russia Ukraine conflict: Fact-checking Russian TV's Ukraine claims
Misleading videos were aired on Russian TV claiming to show the arrival of US tanks and planes in Ukraine.
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Friday, 16 April 2021
Covid-19: 'Unethical' vaccine passports and staff plea to returning customers
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Saturday morning.
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Bellator 257: Report, highlights and full replay
Vadim Nemkov meets Phil Davis at Bellator 257 while Corey Anderson ends his career and Britons Paul Daley and Saul Rogers feature - and you can watch the full event again on iPlayer.
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Embiid 'clearly the MVP this season' - NBA round-up
Joel Embiid scores 36 points and adds 14 rebounds as his Philadelphia 76ers side defeat the Los Angeles Clippers 106-103.
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Government 'risks public trust' without probes into ministers
Lord Evans says a number of allegations against ministers "haven't been completely investigated".
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Bellator 257: Watch Britain's Paul Daley in thriller versus Sabah Homasi
Britain's Paul "Semtex" Daley secures his 32nd career knockout after a thrilling back-and-forth battle with American Sabah Homasi at Bellator 257.
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Covid-19: Vaccine passports 'unethical', church ministers warn
More than 1,200 ministers have written to the PM warning Covid certificates are a "form of coercion".
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Biden backtracks on keeping Trump cap on refugees
A refugee organisation says the White House's explanation of the order is "completely false".
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Facebook board delays decision about Trump's possible return
Facebook's Oversight Board announced it will instead announce its decision "in the coming weeks".
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New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: Is Twitter Down?
Ask HN: Is Twitter Down?
4 by geerlingguy | 1 comments on Hacker News.
I can't get it to load, just getting a backend error. I generally check if sites are down on Twitter and, well, now I guess I'll ask here!
4 by geerlingguy | 1 comments on Hacker News.
I can't get it to load, just getting a backend error. I generally check if sites are down on Twitter and, well, now I guess I'll ask here!
Thursday, 15 April 2021
China's economy grows 18.3% in post-Covid comeback
The record figures for the first quarter of the year are skewed due to last year's nationwide lockdown
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'I'd come home crying because all these tough players kicked lumps out of me'
As he prepares for Sunday's FA Cup semi-final against Leicester, Southampton winger Nathan Redmond tells BBC Sport about the role his mother has played in his career.
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Gnome shortage: Lockdown and Suez canal blockage blamed
A garden centre "boom" coupled with supply chain delays are making the ornaments hard to come by.
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Brexit: Euro MPs' vote bolsters EU-UK trade deal
The key Brexit trade deal now stands a better chance of being ratified in Brussels.
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I need fans at World Championship to bring out best in me - Trump
World number one Judd Trump says the return of fans will help bring out his best at the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield.
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Hancock and sister own firm given NHS contract
The health secretary is accused of "cronyism" but the government says he acted "entirely properly".
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China's economy grows 18.3% in post-Covid comeback
The record figures for the first quarter of the year are skewed due to last year's nationwide lockdown
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Citigroup to exit consumer banking in 13 markets
The US banking group will shut down its retail operations in countries including China and India.
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Wednesday, 14 April 2021
Greensill: Cameron says he will 'respond positively' to MPs' lobbying inquiry
As MPs announce another inquiry into the Greensill row, David Cameron suggests he will co-operate.
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Chauvin trial: Floyd's death should be 'undetermined', defence expert says
An expert called by the defence says drugs and heart problems contributed to George Floyd's death.
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Covid: 82% of positive rapid tests 'were correct'
There had been concerns that large numbers would have to self-isolate after a false positive result.
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Afghanistan: 'We have won the war, America has lost', say Taliban
A BBC team meets the Taliban, a group that clearly sees itself as Afghanistan's government-in-waiting.
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Psilocybin: Magic mushroom compound 'promising' for depression
A study of 59 people compared the drug with a conventional antidepressant.
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Instagram fixes ‘mistake’ promoting harmful diet content
Some users said they were offered "appetite suppressants" and "fasting" by the search feature.
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St Vincent volcano: UN warns humanitarian crisis will last months
Thousands have fled their homes on the island of St Vincent as a volcano continues to erupt.
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Charity shops tell donators: 'Think before giving'
Charity retailers ask givers to book before just turning up with donations as people flock back.
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Senegal: The HIV success story that’s failing gay men
Senegal has successfully reduced HIV but infection remains high among gay men.
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Torres Strait 8: Australian Islanders in landmark climate fight
The group claim Australia has breached their human rights by failing to act on climate change.
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'My mother's fertility doctor is my father'
When a DNA test revealed a decades-old family secret, Maia’s life was turned upside down.
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Why are so many babies dying of Covid-19 in Brazil?
As the pandemic rages in Brazil, hundreds of babies and young children are dying of Covid.
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Anorexia: 'Difficult' to get proper support in lockdown
Radio 1 Newsbeat looks at how lockdown has impacted those living with the eating disorder anorexia.
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Duke of Edinburgh's Award: 'Without DofE there would be no baby'
Six decades of Duke of Edinburgh's Award participants share the impact it has had on their lives.
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A watershed moment: What now for Liverpool?
Liverpool City Council has been engulfed in accusations of intimidation and bribery. How did we get here?
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Why Russia may not be planning invasion Ukraine fears
President Biden's proposal for a summit with Russia's leader means the risk of an escalation has faded.
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The Circle's Manrika on trolling: 'You're a woman of colour. It makes a difference.'
Manrika Khaira has been trolled and sent death threats since going on the Channel 4 reality show.
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Election 2021: How do I vote?
About 48 million people will be able to vote in a series of elections on Thursday, 6 May.
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'We realised that by joining together we could make a difference'
The cooperative firms who say their business model made them more resilient to the pandemic.
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Tuesday, 13 April 2021
New top story on Hacker News: Bitcoin Is a ‘Boon for Surveillance’, Says Former CIA Director
Bitcoin Is a ‘Boon for Surveillance’, Says Former CIA Director
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Neighbours: Actress Sharon Johal also alleges racism on soap
Sharon Johal says she faced taunts and mockery of her Indian background from other castmates.
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NZ to launch world-first climate change rules
New Zealand is bringing in a law to force its financial firms to report on climate-related risks.
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New top story on Hacker News: FCC finally starts tackling America's robocall scourge
FCC finally starts tackling America's robocall scourge
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UK woodlands 'at crisis point' amid wildlife decline
A review of the state of Britain's native woods and trees finds only 7% are in good condition.
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Mary Agyapong: Pregnant nurse’s family yet to get GoFundMe money
More than £186,000 was raised on a GoFundMe page set up after Mary Agyapong died with Covid-19.
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Newquay is hottest sellers' market, says Rightmove
Online property portal names Cornish surfing town as place where properties sell fastest.
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'Mix and match' UK Covid vaccine trial expanded
Using different shots for the first and second doses might give better protection, say experts.
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US seeks China climate agreements ahead of Biden summit
US envoy John Kerry will hold talks in Shanghai ahead of a climate summit hosted by President Biden.
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Black youth unemployment 'hits 35% in pandemic'
Young black people three times more likely to be out of work than white peers, new research shows.
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Seven things you might not know about Brick Lane
From corpses on horseback to a market selling lions - the varied history of London's Brick Lane.
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Monday, 12 April 2021
Fukushima: Japan approves releasing wastewater into ocean
Most experts say it's a normal and safe practice but environmentalists and locals are not happy.
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Covid accelerates India's millionaire exodus
As Covid cases surge, India's wealthy lead global enquiries for citizenship and residency abroad.
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China forces Jack Ma's Ant Group to restructure
The overhaul will force the Alibaba-backed group to become a financial holding firm.
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New top story on Hacker News: Gitlet.js – Git implemented in 1k lines of JavaScript
Gitlet.js – Git implemented in 1k lines of JavaScript
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Covid: 'The world through my eyes is different'
Usha Mistry has very limited sight and is worried about having to move around London as lockdown eases.
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Saving the kelp forest that stars in My Octopus Teacher
The makers of the Bafta-winning documentary want to preserve the underwater ecosystem it features.
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The anti-vax movement targeting German children
An anti-lockdown, anti-vaccine movement with ties to the far right has recruited hundreds of children.
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Quick guide to Russia-Ukraine military tensions
What you need to know about Russia's troop build-up around eastern Ukraine.
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'I put those goggles on and just fell in love'
Drones capable of 90mph are being raced in a league which supporters say is close to the big time.
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What is Ramadan and when is it?
Ramadan is one of the most important events in the Islamic calendar, but it's been affected by lockdown.
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The exchange project uniting young Americans during the pandemic
Teenagers from across the US are coming together to discuss their vastly differing backgrounds.
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Sunday, 11 April 2021
Guillermo Lasso: Conservative ex-banker elected Ecuador president
Guillermo Lasso, 65, has vowed to attract foreign investment and break away from leftist policies.
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Cyclone Seroja: Fast-moving cyclone lashes Western Australia
Tropical cyclone Seroja left a trail of destruction, with wind speeds of up to 170km/h (105mph).
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Chinese official says local vaccines 'don't have high protection rates'
However he later appeared to backtrack, saying his comments were a "complete misunderstanding".
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St Vincent volcano: Eruptions likely in coming days, experts warn
The Caribbean island of St Vincent has been blanketed in ash after the La Soufrière volcano erupted.
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Alibaba accepts record China fine and vows to change
China's regulators slapped a $2.8bn fine on the e-commerce giant over monopoly concerns
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New top story on Hacker News: std::unique_ptr implementation backed by Ethereum NFTs
std::unique_ptr implementation backed by Ethereum NFTs
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