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Sunday, 31 October 2021

New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: Been in the IT Industry for 10 Years with Nothing to Show For

Ask HN: Been in the IT Industry for 10 Years with Nothing to Show For
18 by OulaX | 11 comments on Hacker News.
PRE-DESCLAIMER: I apologize if posting such rants and discussion threads is against the rules of HN. DESCLAIMER: This post can be quite long for some people, and I get it if no one wants to read it, but I would be grateful if you don't downvote me, maybe someone who's actually willing to help might see and answer me, because quite honestly I've been stuck in a terrible rut and I need some professional help. Some Information About Me, I am 25 years old, and I live in a third world country (Iraq to be specific), the city I live in almost has no software-based startups / companies, also goverment work in IT is very very very difficult to get due to the amount of corruption there is, what I am currently doing is some freelance work, sometimes a client comes and wants a very basic static website, and I build it for them (Using a premade template from ThemeForest, because I am not a UI/UX designer). Sometimes a client requires a mobile app, so I stich together an app by following tutorials here and there, even though most of my stuff works, they are by no means professionally made, nor scalable or maintainable, I just need to do these jobs in order to get some cash flowing on, otherwise I would have nothing to depend on. I have gotten my CS degree last year when I was 24, and currently I have a BSc in CS. I have been coding 10 years ago, but to this date I haven't built something that I can be proud of! I am stuck in a rut trying to specialize in a niche and keep on improving myself on that particular area. I have tried Frontend Web Development but quite honestly I really hate working with CSS, it's not the syntax that I struggle with, it's the fact that making a site responsive really really is something I hate, I mostly hate working with UIs. When I was in college I really loved working on the console, I built great apps using the console, and I quite enjoyed what I was doing! We were learning C++ at the time, and working on the console made me think about my logic, my code, my idea, instead of sweating about the design, or how a button looks, or how to make text appear good on all screen sizes. I want to try out Native mobile development but I am not sure whether it would be the right choice for me or not. I am stuck, and there's so much on my mind that I want to speak here but I can't explain them easily without going too much into the details. I really want a hand guys, and would be willing to answer or comment on any ideas or questions you might have! EDIT: Sometimes I also think coding might not be for me aswell! Maybe I made the wrong choice, but there are times that I enjoy coding, especially when someone gives me a problem or an assignment to solve.

Man dies during bull-running event in Spanish city of Onda

Authorities said the man suffered a head wound and had an artery punctured in his thigh by the bull.

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COP26: 'Window closing' to meet 1.5C warming target - Alok Sharma

The COP26 president has been addressing delegates on day one of the climate summit in Glasgow.

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ICYMI: A baby rhino and million dollar trainers

A roundup of stories you might have missed this week, including a hoverbike and million dollar trainers.

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Haverfordwest: Three die on paddleboarding river trip

Two women and a man died at the scene, while a fourth person is in a critical condition in hospital.

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UK and France seek solution to Brexit fishing row

Boris Johnson and Emmanuel Macron discuss the ongoing tensions in Rome and agree to work together.

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Greta Thunberg: Sometimes you need to anger people, says activist

Greta Thunberg says protesters must ensure no-one is hurt but defends tactics of blocking roads.

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'Father of tiramisu' Ado Campeol dies aged 93

Campeol owned a restaurant in Italy where the dessert was invented by his wife and a pastry chef.

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G20 in final push to reach deal on climate at Rome summit

The leaders of the world's richest economies are looking for an agreement ahead of COP26.

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Saturday, 30 October 2021

Vinicius double sends Real Madrid top of La Liga

Real Madrid move top of La Liga on goal difference with a narrow victory at Elche.

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Haverfordwest: River Cleddau search for 'people in distress'

A river search is taking place following reports of "people in distress in the water", police say.

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Arsenal continue resurgence with win at Leicester

Arsenal continue their recent resurgence with a comfortable Premier League win over Leicester City at King Power Stadium.

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La Palma volcano survivors shaken but determined to rebuild

A vast lava flow reshapes a Canary Islands landscape, but does not crush the locals' hopes.

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Faith groups and pilgrims lead Glasgow COP26 climate protests

Thousands of activists head to Glasgow to make their climate change concerns known.

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Black History Month: Boxer's family want colour bar apology

Cuthbert Taylor's Caribbean heritage meant he was barred from competing for the British title.

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Fishing row: Turbulence has hit relations with France, PM says

But Boris Johnson says more unites France and the UK than divides them, despite a row over fishing.

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Whole country wishes Queen well - Boris Johnson

Boris Johnson says the Queen is "on good form" but it's important she follows doctors' advice to rest.

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Ancient wooden Mayan canoe unearthed almost intact in Mexico

Archaeologists discovered the boat during construction work on a new tourist train network.

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Enniskillen: Children unearthing their town's forgotten streets

An archaeological dig in Enniskillen is unearthing parts of the "Backstreets" of Enniskillen.

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Friday, 29 October 2021

La Liga: Watch Luis Suarez's terrible penalty attempt for Granada

Is this the worst penalty you have ever seen? Watch as Granada's Luis Suarez blazes his effort over during Thursday's La Liga match against Getafe.

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Menopause: HRT prescription costs to fall, says government

Women will now only pay once a year for the menopause treatment in England after Labour MP's campaign.

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Convicted killer Marcus Coates absconds from open prison

Marcus Coates, jailed for strangling a woman with a belt, is wanted and was last seen in Bristol.

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BBC unveils 'significant' 10-point impartiality plan

The plan follows criticism it received over how a 1995 interview with Princess Diana was obtained.

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Zayn Malik denies assault of Gigi Hadid's mum Yolanda Hadid

The singer has asked for privacy for his daughter, after reports he and Gigi Hadid have broken up.

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Menopause Bill: Liz Kendall calls for free HRT prescriptions

A Labour MP describes being exhausted and aching overnight as she has "no idea what was going on" with the onset of menopause.

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Slow rise from ultra-low mortgage rates predicted

Brokers say the current cost of a mortgage is the lowest it will be "for some time".

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Kuenssberg: Has Johnson got what it takes to get a deal?

The UN climate summit is a huge test of diplomacy for the UK prime minister, with considerable political risks.

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Flooding in Cumbria: Clear up begins as rain continues

Some 40 properties were affected and road and rail travel was disrupted due to torrential rain.

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Graham Potter: Is Brighton boss an England manager in the making?

With Brighton fifth in the Premier League, Graham Potter is cementing his reputation as one of England's most impressive managers.

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Climate change: Major US oil companies to be quizzed in Congress

A US congressional hearing will examine whether oil companies misled the public about climate change.

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Sir David Amess' pet named Westminster Dog of the Year

The MP, who was stabbed to death a fortnight ago, said French Bulldog Vivienne lifted his spirits.

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Sitting Bull: DNA confirms great-grandson's identity

A sample of the Native American leader's hair confirms the identity of his great-grandson.

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No Squid Game Halloween costumes, New York schools say

The primary schools have warned parents about the Netflix series' "violent messages".

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Dinosaur tells UN 'don't choose extinction' as part of new climate campaign

Actor Jack Black voices 'Frankie the Dino' in new climate campaign.

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Will mortgages become more expensive? and other Budget questions

Budget questions from readers on a range of topics.

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Wembley park killings: Danyal Hussein jailed for life for murdering sisters

Danyal Hussein must serve a minimum of 35 years for murdering Nicole Smallman and Bibaa Henry.

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Covid: Moscow shops and restaurants shut in partial lockdown

Russia closes non-essential services and sends workers home amid record Covid deaths.

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Heavy rain sees homes flooded and travel disrupted in Cumbria

The Environment Agency says a "handful" of homes have been hit, with more wet weather to come.

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Fox News Breaking News Alert

Fox News Breaking News Alert

Biden to announce reconciliation bill framework before jetting to Europe: sources

10/28/21 3:36 AM

New top story on Hacker News: Project Gutenberg is no longer fully blocked in Germany

Project Gutenberg is no longer fully blocked in Germany
13 by Vespasian | 0 comments on Hacker News.
They settled their 2015 lawsuit and will only be blocking these specific works. More information and Background: https://ift.tt/2tdLVXI

Wednesday, 27 October 2021

Budget 2021: UK economy set to return to pre-Covid level at end of year

The UK's independent forecaster says the economy will return to pre-Covid levels faster than expected.

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US begins legal appeal to get Julian Assange extradited

Lawyers for the US say a judge who blocked Julian Assange's extradition was misled by a psychiatrist.

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Budget 2021: Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer misses debate after positive Covid test

Shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves replaces the Labour leader to respond to Rishi Sunak's statement.

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Cambridge University college hands back looted cockerel to Nigeria

A ceremony is being held at a Cambridge college to mark the official transfer of ownership.

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Budget 2021: UK economy set to return to pre-Covid level at end of year

The UK's independent forecaster says the economy will return to pre-Covid levels faster than expected.

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Paris attacks: UK Bataclan victim's sister tells accused 'we don't hate you'

Nick Alexander died at a Paris rock gig during the assault by Islamic State (IS) extremists in 2015.

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Sarah Everard murder: Wayne Couzens applies to appeal against whole-life sentence

Sarah Everard's murderer Wayne Couzens applies to appeal against the length of his jail sentence.

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Fox News Breaking News Alert

Fox News Breaking News Alert

McAuliffe buys 'fake news' ads in effort to sway voters, Fox News investigation finds

10/27/21 4:36 AM

Tuesday, 26 October 2021

Pay rebound for workers hit by the pandemic

Young employees saw the biggest dip and rebound in wages but the gender pay gap has widened.

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Hugh Grant donates £10k to Burnley free plumbing charity

James Anderson's charity Depher provides free plumbing and heating for the elderly or vulnerable.

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Tour de France: UK to bid for 2026 Grand Depart; Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 bid confirmed

The UK will bid to host the 2026 Tour de France Grand Depart in addition to the next women's Rugby World Cup.

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Ikea buys Topshop building in London for £378m

The £378m deal for the Oxford Street site is part of the furniture giant's plan to open inner-city shops.

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New funding plan paves way for Sizewell C nuclear plant

The new rules, to be announced in Parliament, will boost the prospects of the £20bn project in Suffolk.

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Pay rebound for workers hit by the pandemic

Young employees saw the biggest dip and rebound in wages but the gender pay gap has widened.

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Ikea buys landmark Topshop building in London

The £378m deal for the Oxford Street site is part of the furniture giant's plan to open inner-city shops.

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New funding plan paves way for Sizewell C nuclear plant

The new rules, to be announced in Parliament, will boost the prospects of the £20bn project in Suffolk.

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Louise Minchin: Man admits stalking BBC presenter

Carl Davies admits sending intimidating comments to Louise Minchin and her adult daughter.

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Will coffee drinkers plump for potato milk?

Waitrose says shoppers are more climate-conscious and are looking for more dairy alternatives.

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Monday, 25 October 2021

Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen faces UK Parliament

Frances Haugen, who leaked thousands of documents, is appearing before MPs working on online safety.

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Fox News Breaking News Alert

Fox News Breaking News Alert

WATCH: Failed escapes at Kabul airport led to living nightmares for Afghans in hiding

10/25/21 5:16 AM

Manchester Arena Inquiry: Bomber's father 'influenced extremist views'

A senior MI5 officer tells the Manchester Arena Inquiry Ramadan Abedi influenced his son's views.

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National Living Wage set to rise to £9.50 an hour

The 6.6% pay rise for workers aged 23 years old and over is expected to be announced in the Budget.

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‘Forced to sell my baby’ - Afghan families face extreme poverty

The humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan could cost millions of lives if aid is not provided, the UN warns.

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National Living Wage set to rise to £9.50 an hour

The 6.6% pay rise for workers aged 23 years old and over is expected to be announced in the Budget.

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Climate change: Greenhouse gas concentrations reached new high in 2020

Despite the pandemic, atmospheric levels of CO2 and methane once more broke records last year.

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Budget 2021: What do you want to change?

We ask six people across the UK what they would like to see from Rishi Sunak's Budget.

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England 4-0 Northern Ireland: Beth Mead scores hat-trick as Lionesses seal Wembley win

Watch highlights as substitute Beth Mead scores a 14-minute hat-trick to help England break the deadlock and seal a comfortable victory over Northern Ireland.

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MOTD: Pundits analyse 'incredible' Phil Foden & Man City's other midfield maestros

Match of the Day pundits Jermaine Jenas and Martin Keown praise the "incredible" performance of Phil Foden and the rest of the Manchester City midfield in their 4-1 win over Brighton.

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T20 World Cup highlights: England skittle West Indies for 55 in dominant win

Watch as England make a stunning start to the Men's T20 World Cup by bowling West Indies out for 55 in a six-wicket win in Dubai.

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Covid: Labour calls for Plan B measures in England

But the chancellor says the data does not suggest "immediately" moving to government's back-up plan.

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Budget about investing in public services - Sunak

The chancellor says he will set out a plan for rebuilding the economy next week based on skills.

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Tesco apologises as website and app crash

Britain's biggest supermarket is still trying to resolve the issue as shoppers complain about a lack of information.

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Brentwood: Eight murder arrests after two teenage boys die

Police were called to an area of Brentwood, Essex, in the early hours of Sunday morning.

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Spiking: Women scared to go out amid rise in cases, MP says

Labour's shadow minister for victims and youth justice calls for misogyny to become a hate crime.

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Tesco apologises as website and app crash

Britain's biggest supermarket is still trying to resolve the issue as shoppers complain about a lack of information.

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Saudi Arabia commits to net zero emissions by 2060

The world's biggest oil exporter will cut carbon emissions, but not stop producing fossil fuels.

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China seeks to lift homework pressures on schoolchildren

A new law urges parents to allow children time for rest and exercise, and restrict time spent online.

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The soft toys parents hope connect kids to their faith

Why sales of 'singing' religious cuddly toys for very young children are booming.

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Friday, 22 October 2021

Sarah Everard: Five police officers facing action over social media messages

Five officers have cases to answer over messages sent on WhatsApp and Signal, the police watchdog says.

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Prepare to trigger Covid Plan B curbs, say scientists

Advisors say early action could save later, tougher measures to stop the spread of Covid.

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Mozambique: Tuskless elephant evolution linked to Ivory hunting

Scientists say poaching during Mozambique's civil war led to more females being born without tusks.

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Injection spiking: How likely is it?

We speak to experts about reports of people being injected with drugs without them knowing.

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Covid: Brits increasingly lax on masks and social mixing

Fewer adults are practising social distancing than think it is important, figures for Great Britain show.

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Ex-Labour MP Frank Field is dying, peer reveals

A statement from the veteran politician was read out in the Lords, backing a new assisted dying bill.

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Sir David Amess: Southend falls silent to remember Sir David Amess

Conservative MP Sir David was stabbed to death at a constituency surgery a week ago.

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Taxi-hailing firm reveals 4,158 reports of sexual assault

Safety data from US company Lyft says the incidents were reported between 2017 and 2019.

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Fire-and-rehire: Labour backs bid by MP Barry Gardiner to curb 'worst excesses'

A Labour MP is seeking to make it more difficult to lay off workers and rehire them on worse terms.

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Give every household £320 for spiralling energy bills - Greens

The Green Party of England and Wales says the £9bn plan could be paid for with a tax on landlords.

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Piers Morgan leaves ITV show Life Stories, with Kate Garraway taking over

The presenter's final guest will be Kate Garraway, who will then take over hosting duties.

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Battle of Trafalgar: Once a year light on Nelson’s death

Trafalgar day is marked with a service at Britannia Royal Naval College's chapel.

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What are prop guns and why are they dangerous?

An incident involving US actor Alec Baldwin puts the spotlight on an item often used on film sets.

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US surgeons test pig kidney transplant in a human

The kidney, from a genetically-altered pig, appeared to function well, say the surgical team.

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Government should tell obese to eat less, says ex-minister Lord Robathan

Tory peer Lord Robathan says the government's anti-obesity drive is not working - but a minister defends it.

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Man charged with murder of MP Sir David Amess

Prosecutors say Ali Harbi Ali, 25, has been charged with murder and preparing terrorist acts.

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Tory MPs can make own choice on face masks, says minister

Labour say the Tories should cover their faces in the Commons to set an example to the public.

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Ruby Rose: Warner Bros hits back at Batwoman claims

The actress claimed in her Instagram story that there were poor working conditions on the show.

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Bill Turnbull: Classic FM presenter steps back from radio show for health reasons

The former BBC Breakfast host has said "the road has been a bit bumpy recently".

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Petrol station stocks back to normal

Filling station storage tanks were 45% full on average on Sunday, according to government figures.

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Marmite and PG Tips maker Unilever warns of price rises

Consumer goods giant Unilever says high rates of cost inflation will continue into next year.

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NI 100: Boris Johnson attends Armagh service to mark centenary

Prime Minister Boris Johnson is among 150 guests at the service in St Patrick's cathedral in Armagh.

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Brexit: What trade deals has the UK done so far?

The UK has agreed a free trade agreement in principle with New Zealand.

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Petrol station stocks back to normal

Filling station storage tanks were 45% full on average on Sunday, according to government figures.

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Wednesday, 20 October 2021

People won't have to pay more to go green, says Kwarteng

The business secretary denies that individuals will have to pay more to have a greener lifestyle.

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Lekki toll gate shootings: Nigeria's 'massacre without blood or bodies'

The BBC investigates what happened on the night 20 October 2020, when the Nigerian army opened fire on peaceful protesters in Lagos.

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12 uncapped players in Scotland squad for autumn Tests

Scotland include 12 uncapped players in their 42-man squad for the Autumn Nations Series.

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Five arrested after Man City fan attacked in Belgium

Five people are arrested after a Manchester City fan was attacked following Tuesday's Champions League game at Club Bruges.

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COP26: Russia's Vladimir Putin will not attend climate summit

No reason was given for the Russian leader's decision not to attend the conference in Glasgow.

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Ex-German soldiers arrested over alleged terror plot in Yemen's war

The former soldiers are accused of trying to form a mercenary force to fight in Yemen's civil war.

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Benzema on trial in French sex tape blackmail case

The Real Madrid footballer is accused of complicity in an attempt to blackmail Mathieu Valbuena.

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Queen cancels Northern Ireland visit on medical advice

Buckingham Palace says she has "reluctantly accepted medical advice to rest for the next few days".

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Who will be the next Newcastle boss? Assess the candidates and vote

After Steve Bruce leaves Newcastle, BBC Sport takes a look at some of the possible contenders to replace him.

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Takeaway meals still booming despite restaurant return, says Deliveroo

The food delivery firm says UK orders are up despite restaurants reopening for in-house dining.

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Life at 50C: The Baghdad traffic cop who works in 50C heat

In Baghdad, Sergeant Saa’d has to brave increasingly extreme conditions to keep the city moving.

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'I keep crying over David's Southend dream coming true'

Southend is to become a city in honour of Sir David Amess, but what will it mean for people there?

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Biggest fall in HGV drivers among the middle-aged

Driver numbers peaked in 2017 but those aged 46 to 55 years have recorded a sharp decline.

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Net zero announcement: UK sets out plans to cut greenhouse gas emissions

The government reveals its long-awaited strategy days before global leaders meet for COP26 in Glasgow.

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Lord Janner: Police shut down MP child abuse investigations - report

An inquiry finds police seemed "reluctant to investigate" claims against former MP Lord Janner.

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Covid-19: New mutation of Delta variant under close watch in UK

Scientists are studying it to better understand how much of a threat it may pose.

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What are the Delta, Gamma, Beta and Alpha Covid variants?

UK officials are keeping a close watch on a new descendent of the Delta variant of Covid.

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Dennis Hutchings: Trial was in public interest, say prosecutors

Dennis Hutchings, who was on trial over a fatal shooting in County Tyrone in 1974, died on Monday.

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Little Amal: War Horse creators' refugee puppet lands in the UK

The 3.5m high puppet of a Syrian refugee child begins her last leg of its trans-European trek.

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Monday, 18 October 2021

George Alagiah takes break from TV after further spread of cancer

BBC newsreader George Alagiah says his doctors want to hit a new tumour "hard and fast".

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Fox News Breaking News Alert

Fox News Breaking News Alert

Colin Powell, former secretary of state, dead at 84 from COVID-19 complications

10/18/21 5:13 AM

China denies testing nuclear-capable hypersonic missile

The report in the Financial Times newspaper reportedly caught US intelligence by surprise.

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I went into overdrive, says doctor who saved fan

A doctor describes the moment he went to the aid of an elderly Newcastle United supporter who collapsed near him.

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Emiliano Sala: David Henderson pleads guilty to flight charge

David Henderson admits a charge relating to the flight in which footballer Emiliano Sala died.

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Succession: Critics hail HBO drama's 'exhilarating' return

The third season of HBO's corporate family drama receives glowing praise and five-star reviews.

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Amazon offers bonuses of up to £3,000 in run-up to Christmas

The online retail giant is trying to attract enough UK workers to fill 20,000 posts over Christmas.

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Waterspout spectacle off the coast of Cuba

Residents in Cienfuegos share footage of a waterspout which formed near the city.

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Bouncer shortage a 'threat to public safety', warn nightlife bosses

Nightclub bosses want government action as bouncers quit and EU workers leave the UK.

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Morrisons takeover: Bradford retail giant in the bagging area

As shareholders prepare to vote on a £7bn takeover, what are the views from Morrisons' birthplace?

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Salisbury Plain soldier death: Jethro Watson-Pickering named by Army

Pte Jethro Watson-Pickering, 23, was part of a crew operating an Army vehicle at Salisbury Plain.

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Westfield Stratford closed after fire in first floor shop

The complex in east London is evacuated after the discovery of a small fire in a first-floor shop.

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David Amess death: Priti Patel says MPs must be safe and accessible

The death of David Amess has raised questions about the contact between MPs and their constituents.

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Sir David Amess: Southend city bid would be a 'fitting tribute' to stabbed MP

Home Secretary Priti Patel called him Mr Southend and said his passion for the town warmed hearts.

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Six things the UK could do to tackle climate change

People from the Queen to Greta Thunberg are calling for action - so what should that action be?

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Southeastern train services taken over by government

The rail operator was stripped of its franchise for failing to declare millions in taxpayer funding.

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Former homeless couple can buy Wednesfield home for £1

The opportunity comes under a scheme aimed at helping key workers and others on to the property ladder.

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Saturday, 16 October 2021

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe: British-Iranian aid worker loses court appeal in Iran

Her family have told the BBC that they fear she could be returned to jail at any time.

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Art mistake: Cardiff artwork washed off by cleaners in error

Artwork aiming to make Cardiff more "vibrant and welcoming" is removed in error by cleaning crews.

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David Brooks: Cancer diagnosis prompts messages of support

Young people who have experienced living with cancer send words of encouragement to David Brooks.

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Sir David Amess: Political world pays tribute to much-loved MP

Sir David Amess has been described as "one of the kindest, most gentle people in politics".

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Matt Hancock's United Nations role withdrawn

Mr Hancock's appointment to the UN's economic commission for Africa was announced earlier this week.

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Myanmar army general Min Aung Hlaing excluded from leaders' summit

South East Asian countries decide not to invite the military coup leader to their meeting.

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COP26: Barack Obama to attend climate change summit in Glasgow

The former US president is expected to meet young climate activists during his visit to the UN conference.

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Thomas Rainey charged with murder of wife Katrina Rainey

Thomas Rainey is charged with killing Katrina Rainey, who died after being found in a burning car.

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Sir David Amess killing casts shadow over Leigh-on-Sea constituency

Constituents in Leigh-on-Sea mourn Sir David Amess as they try to make sense of what happened.

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New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: Is Anyone Here a Professional Baker?

Ask HN: Is Anyone Here a Professional Baker?
19 by idontwantthis | 5 comments on Hacker News.
Hoping someone can tell me about what it takes to become a professional baker. Did you go to school for it or learn on the job? What is the job market like? Do you consider it a good career?

Man charged with Crawley kidnap and police impersonation

A 14-year-old girl was stopped and searched by a stranger while on her way to school on Wednesday.

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Minicab drought: 'Rotten' rates biting into Uber drivers' wages

"Rotten" rates of pay are being blamed for a minicab drought that has been afflicting passengers.

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MP Sir David Amess stabbed at constituency meeting

Police say a man was arrested and a knife was recovered after the incident in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex.

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New top story on Hacker News: Launch HN: Inflow (YC S21) – Self-help app for people with ADHD

Launch HN: Inflow (YC S21) – Self-help app for people with ADHD
23 by sebisaacsinflow | 5 comments on Hacker News.
Hey! We’re Seb, Levi, and George, co-founders of Inflow. We have built a self-help app for adults and adolescents to better manage ADHD. Accessing treatment for ADHD is expensive, slow, and can be difficult for ADHD people to organize due to struggles with executive functioning. Inflow makes accessing many of the benefits of in-person ADHD therapy significantly more accessible and affordable. Based on the principles of cognitive behavioral therapy, our app enables people to better understand ADHD and how it impacts them. It also gives people practical tools and helps them to develop the skills needed to better manage ADHD. This is combined with a welcoming community to share experiences and learnings. Half of our team is neurodiverse and our co-founder Dr George Sachs, as well as having ADHD, has over 10 years of experience treating people with ADHD through CBT. Consequently, we are aware of the impact of ADHD on day-to-day life and how underserved the ADHD community has been in terms of accessible and affordable support. Levi also previously worked for Babylon Health to develop products for chronic condition management and saw how technology could enable access to care. The core of the app is a CBT-based program that provides short, daily exercises as well as tools to develop helpful habits and skills. The program is broken down into different modules each focusing on specific areas ADHDers may find challenging such as time management, organization and impulsivity. Our community lets people connect with and learn from a range of other diverse individuals with ADHD in a safe and stigma-free environment. We offer daily live events with specialist ADHD psychologists and coaches including topic deep dives, Q&A, coworking sessions and group meditations. Other features include prioritization tools, which let you set daily goals to prioritize your most important tasks, and guided journaling—prompts and triggers to help you better understand yourself and your behaviors. We’re just getting started and have a range of exciting new features in the works including routine building tools, accountability check-ins with a real coach, progress tracking, group-based challenges, and more. The average cost of an in-person ADHD CBT session in the US is $200-300 ($10k-$16k/year). This is compared to Inflow’s cost of $95.99/year. Of course, no app is a direct replacement for in-person therapy but it offers a far more accessible and cost effective solution which allows many more people to get the help that they need. You can download our app here: https://ift.tt/3lCsDV4 . We offer a one-week free trial followed by a monthly or yearly subscription. If you’ve been trying to or previously had difficulty accessing treatment for ADHD we’d love to learn about your experiences. If you do try the app, please let us know any improvements or additional features you’d like to have. Thank you!

Kongsberg attack: Norwegian town left asking questions after murders

The innocence of a quiet town outside Oslo is shattered and residents are demanding answers.

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Covid-19: Warning over false negatives and rapid tests allowed for half-term break

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Friday morning.

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Masten Wanjala: Mob beats Kenyan child serial killer to death - police

Police had launched a massive manhunt for Masten Wanjala, who confessed to killing several children.

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Stacey Dash: Clueless actress 'lost everything' to painkiller addiction

Stacey Dash has revealed how she "lost everything" due to taking 18-20 pills a day.

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Afghanistan: Explosion strikes Afghan mosque during prayers

At least 16 people are killed after a blast at a Shia mosque during Friday prayers in Kandahar.

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Christchurch: New Zealand city parts ways with its wizard

Christchurch was the only city in the world with its own official wizard.

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Beirut port blast: Gunfire erupts at protest against judge leading probe

Heavy gunfire erupts as Hezbollah supporters demand removal of judge investigating the disaster.

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Homeless man who confessed to murder to get off the streets is jailed

Homeless Anthony Kemp walked into a police station to admit the 1983 killing as a way to get shelter.

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Insulate Britain suspends road protests for 11 days

The climate protest group has blocked motorways and roads in the London area in the last five weeks.

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Prince William: 'Repair this planet, not find the next'

The prince tells the BBC that great minds should focus on repairing Earth instead of exploring space.

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Norway attack: What we know about bow and arrow killings

Five people have been killed in the town of Kongsberg in the country's deadliest attack in years.

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Price of chicken set to rise, UK's largest supplier warns

Supply chain problems mean prices should be higher, the UK's largest poultry seller says.

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Night Tube: London Underground services to resume on two lines

Trains will run between 01:00 BST and 05:30 on the Central and Victoria lines from 27 November.

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EDF not ready to take on more customers from bust energy firms

Firm says it is "big question" whether the energy regulator can force more people on to large suppliers.

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New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: What does one look for in a laptop these days?

Ask HN: What does one look for in a laptop these days?
10 by godDLL | 25 comments on Hacker News.
I'd like to understand if I'm missing on any new developments since 2015 or so. Here's what I'd like to have: *. Goes: preference and alternative, deal-breakers: 1. SIM preferable, WiFi acceptible, but Bluetooth has to be good 2. Spill and dust resistant keyboard that doesn't feel like typing on nothing 3. Trackpoint or trackpad, that works 4. Stylus or touch-screen that doesn't glare 5. Good power management, lasts through the day, done charging in 2.5 hours 6. Runs the hacky-mac or Slax, has a head-set jack 7. Good GPU, fast storage, two fast external storage ports From my understanding I fit a kind of profile, and am very much not alone. But I'd like to know what the HN crowd take on this is.

Wednesday, 13 October 2021

Asda reports no petrol supply issues for a week

Supermarket chain says increase in demand was temporary as petrol shortages in London ease.

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Female police officers say misogyny remains unchecked

Police women told BBC Newsnight that misogyny continues to shape work culture in the Met.

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Football coach jailed for 25 years in Dubai over CBD vape oil

Billy Hood claims he was forced to sign a confession in Arabic despite not speaking the language.

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Brexit: Irish deputy PM Leo Varadkar warns nations UK might not keep its word

Leo Varadkar speaks out after Dominic Cummings says the UK had never meant to stick to Brexit deal.

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Vaping: FDA approves e-cigarette in US for first time

The drug regulator says the benefits of adult smokers switching to the product outweigh the risks.

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Insulate Britain: Protesters block M25 junction in Essex

Police make 16 arrests in the group's 13th day of protest in the past five weeks.

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Brexit: What's the Northern Ireland Protocol?

The EU is outlining new proposals for the Northern Ireland Protocol.

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