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Friday, 30 September 2022
Budget cap breach is 'speculation'- Red Bull
Red Bull have described as "speculation" claims that they breached Formula 1's budget cap during the 2021 season.
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PnB Rock: Father and son pair charged with rapper's murder
The pair are accused of being behind the shooting of PnB Rock in a Los Angeles waffle house robbery.
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EU agrees windfall tax on energy firms
The EU has agreed to implement levies on energy firms which are benefiting from soaring gas prices.
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Thursday, 29 September 2022
Dover summer queue warning under new EU border system
Holidaymakers and lorries could face long queues under the changes, the Port of Dover's boss warns.
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Danny Boyle's dance Matrix set for Manchester's £186m Factory arts venue
The director's live version of the 1999 film will be among the first shows at Manchester's Factory.
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Cancer charity boss put donations into Welsh dragon plan
The foundation made no charitable donations by the time it closed, and the dragon was never built.
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Tyson Fury calls on Anthony Joshua to sign fight contract by Thursday
Tyson Fury urges fellow British heavyweight Anthony Joshua to sign a contract for a world-title fight in December.
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Dover summer queue warning under new EU border system
Holidaymakers and lorries could face long queues under the changes, the Port of Dover's boss warns.
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Wednesday, 28 September 2022
New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: How to be less opinionated?
Ask HN: How to be less opinionated?
27 by pedrodelfino | 31 comments on Hacker News.
opinionated person = having and expressing very strong ideas and opinions about things.
27 by pedrodelfino | 31 comments on Hacker News.
opinionated person = having and expressing very strong ideas and opinions about things.
Rugby League World Cup: How to follow the tournament on BBC television, radio, online & social media
The BBC will broadcast all 61 games from the men's, women's and wheelchair editions of the Rugby League World Cup.
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Mortgage deals withdrawn in record numbers over rate rise fears
The number of mortgage products available has now halved since the start of December.
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'We are running the London Marathon for our country, our people'
Kostiantyn Bidnenko and Viktoriya Kiose never meant to do the London Marathon, but on the morning of 24 February that, like so much more, changed.
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Bank of England steps in to calm markets
The Bank has announced that it will buy government bonds to "restore orderly market conditions".
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Tuesday, 27 September 2022
Cargo plane submerged nose-first in French lake
An investigation is ongoing after the aircraft overshot the runway at Montpellier Airport.
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New top story on Hacker News: Show HN: Get conversational practice in over 20 languages by talking to an AI
Show HN: Get conversational practice in over 20 languages by talking to an AI
34 by Hadjimina | 12 comments on Hacker News.
Hi everyone, Let me introduce you to Quazel, where we want to enable people to talk their way to fluency. We have all tried various language learning apps and tools, however, one aspect of language learning current services are really bad at is conversational practice. You might get a chat-like interface, but in the end, the conversation partner will only respond with a predefined "if the users say X I say Y". With Quazel that's completely different. In completely dynamic and unscripted conversation you can talk about pretty much anything you want. For example, you can try ordering food at a restaurant and even hold a philosophical discussion with Socrates. Additionally, you can analyze the grammar of your responses or use hints to help you out when you get stuck. We want to change how languages are learned from a grammar-centric approach to a more natural, conversation-focused one.
34 by Hadjimina | 12 comments on Hacker News.
Hi everyone, Let me introduce you to Quazel, where we want to enable people to talk their way to fluency. We have all tried various language learning apps and tools, however, one aspect of language learning current services are really bad at is conversational practice. You might get a chat-like interface, but in the end, the conversation partner will only respond with a predefined "if the users say X I say Y". With Quazel that's completely different. In completely dynamic and unscripted conversation you can talk about pretty much anything you want. For example, you can try ordering food at a restaurant and even hold a philosophical discussion with Socrates. Additionally, you can analyze the grammar of your responses or use hints to help you out when you get stuck. We want to change how languages are learned from a grammar-centric approach to a more natural, conversation-focused one.
England v Germany: Police make four arrests after Wembley trouble
Police make four arrests after a group of about 100 men storm a pub near Wembley Stadium before England's Nations League game with Germany on Monday.
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Monday, 26 September 2022
Kenya Kiambu building collapse: Rescue efforts under way
Emergency workers pull a child from the rubble in Kiambu county but at least three people have died.
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Doncaster Sheffield Airport to close despite financial lifeline offer
Doncaster Sheffield Airport owner Peel says the wind-down will begin on 31 October.
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Boris Johnson: MPs reject lawyer's claim Partygate probe unfair
MPs are examining whether Boris Johnson misled Parliament over Covid rule-breaking events in No 10.
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Sunday, 25 September 2022
Roger Waters gigs in Poland cancelled amid Ukraine backlash
The musician was due to play gigs in Poland but faces outrage over his comments on the Ukraine war.
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Kwasi Kwarteng: I want to keep cutting taxes
Tax cuts will help to boost growth, says chancellor, as government also looks at relaxing immigration.
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Kwasi Kwarteng: I want to keep cutting taxes
Tax cuts will help to boost growth, says chancellor, as government also looks at relaxing immigration.
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Saturday, 24 September 2022
New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: How to Master Verbal Communication?
Ask HN: How to Master Verbal Communication?
18 by aristofun | 11 comments on Hacker News.
Being a foreigner in a new country and starting a new job I suddenly realized that my verbal communication lags far behind my writing skills. English is not my native language, which makes my challenge of improving it harder. I wonder what strategies and lifehacks worked for you to make your speech more concise and eloquent? yes, i know that it’s all about practice. But which specific ways and kinds of practicing are most effective ones is not clear to me.
18 by aristofun | 11 comments on Hacker News.
Being a foreigner in a new country and starting a new job I suddenly realized that my verbal communication lags far behind my writing skills. English is not my native language, which makes my challenge of improving it harder. I wonder what strategies and lifehacks worked for you to make your speech more concise and eloquent? yes, i know that it’s all about practice. But which specific ways and kinds of practicing are most effective ones is not clear to me.
Emma Raducanu retires from Korea Open semi-final against Jelena Ostapenko with injury
Emma Raducanu retires with a glute injury in semi-finals of Korea Open, conceding to top seed Jelena Ostapenko.
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Friday, 23 September 2022
Wolf Hall author Hilary Mantel dies aged 70
Dame Hilary Mantel, author of the best-selling Wolf Hall trilogy, has died aged 70, her publisher says.
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Riverdale actor Ryan Grantham gets life in prison for killing his mother
The 24-year-old also plotted to kill Canadian PM Justin Trudeau, prosecutors told a Canadian court.
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Stamp duty cut in bid to help house buyers
The chancellor says the changes mean 200,000 more house buyers will no longer pay the tax.
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Rachel Reeves on Tory government and PM's record on the economy
The shadow chancellor gave a damning response to Kwasi Kwarteng's first major statement in the House.
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Income tax to be cut by 1p from April
The basic rate of income tax will fall from 20p to 19p in the pound next year, the chancellor says.
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Thursday, 22 September 2022
Pret a Manger customer had fatal reaction to 'vegan' wrap
Celia Marsh had a severe dairy allergy and ate food labelled as vegan that had traces of milk in it.
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Interest rates raised to highest level for 14 years
The rise to 2.25% from 1.75% comes as Bank of England says UK already in recession.
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Israel: Is this an ultra-Orthodox MeToo moment?
Victims of sexual abuse within Israel's haredi community tell of their struggle to bring their abusers to justice.
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Wednesday, 21 September 2022
Oxford Street's US-themed sweet shops to face stricter rules
Westminster City Council expresses concern the area's shops are being used for "dirty money".
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Germany nationalises gas giant amid energy crisis
The German government is taking a 98.5% stake in Uniper, one of the country's biggest suppliers.
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War in Ukraine: Fact-checking Russian claims that Nato troops are fighting in Ukraine
President Putin has said Western military advisors are actively involved in Ukraine.
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Tuesday, 20 September 2022
Channel 4: New culture secretary 're-examining' case for privatisation
The new culture secretary says "we're making sure that we still agree with that decision".
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Queen Elizabeth II funeral: Hong Kong man who attended tribute detained
He is said to have played a protest song, as well as the British national anthem, on his harmonica.
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When are the £400 energy rebate and other cost-of-living payments due?
The latest cost-of-living support payments include grants worth £150 for six million disabled people.
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Rugby World Cup: Sadia Kabeya and Morwenna Talling in England squad
England's 20-year-old forwards Sadia Kabeya and Morwenna Talling are in a 32-player squad for the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand, starting on 8 October.
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When are the £400 energy rebate and other cost-of-living payments due?
The latest cost-of-living support payments include grants worth £150 for six million disabled people.
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Monday, 19 September 2022
Chinese official warns against touching foreigners after monkeypox case
Chief epidemiologist Wu Zunyou issued the warning a day after China recorded its first monkeypox case.
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Queen's funeral: Mourners face severe rail delays to London and Windsor
No trains are running in or out of London Paddington as mourners descend on London and Windsor.
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Mark Frerichs: US hostage swapped for Afghan leader linked to Taliban
Mark Frerichs, a US navy veteran working as an engineer, was taken in Afghanistan in 2020.
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Sunday, 18 September 2022
Welcome to Wrexham: Busking farmer in Disney+ documentary
Sheep farmer and singer John Hughes was approached by Welcome to Wrexham producers on Facebook.
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Ethan Nwaneri: Arsenal schoolboy, 15, on bench for Premier League game with Brentford
Arsenal name 15-year-old schoolboy Ethan Nwaneri as a substitute for Sunday's Premier League game against Brentford.
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Lady Gaga forced to stop show amid lightning storm
The star was performing the last night of her Chromatica Ball tour in Miami when a storm descended.
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Saturday, 17 September 2022
New top story on Hacker News: Show HN: Lota – An online ePub reader with VS Code style
Show HN: Lota – An online ePub reader with VS Code style
10 by pacexy | 0 comments on Hacker News.
Previously when I wanted to learn languages by reading the original, I started looking for an EPUB reader. I wanted it to be 1. browser-based, so I could use my browser extensions 2. cross-platform, so I could read on different devices 3. able to read multiple books at the same time, so I don't have to open multiple windows Unfortunately, I didn't find it. As a developer, I really like the flexible layout and power of VS Code, so I tried to combine its design concept with EPUB reader, and Lota was born.
10 by pacexy | 0 comments on Hacker News.
Previously when I wanted to learn languages by reading the original, I started looking for an EPUB reader. I wanted it to be 1. browser-based, so I could use my browser extensions 2. cross-platform, so I could read on different devices 3. able to read multiple books at the same time, so I don't have to open multiple windows Unfortunately, I didn't find it. As a developer, I really like the flexible layout and power of VS Code, so I tried to combine its design concept with EPUB reader, and Lota was born.
King Charles and Prince William meet people in lying-in-state queue
They made a surprise appearance in Lambeth to speak to those queuing to pay respects to the Queen.
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Telford taxi driver who murdered family in fire refused parole again
The Parole Board refuses a bid to free Azhar Ali Mehmood, who in 2000 set fire to a home in Telford.
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'We got married after being mixed up as babies'
A chance meeting led to Jim and Margaret Mitchell falling in love 20 years after a maternity ward mix-up.
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Friday, 16 September 2022
Timothée Chalamet is first male British Vogue cover star
The 26-year-old tells the magazine Leonardo DiCaprio told him "no hard drugs and no superhero movies".
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Germany takes control of three Rosneft oil refineries
The country takes temporary control of Rosneft subsidiaries in a move to bolster energy security.
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New top story on Hacker News: Show HN: Extremely low cost backup to S3 Glacier Deep Archive
Show HN: Extremely low cost backup to S3 Glacier Deep Archive
54 by mrich | 34 comments on Hacker News.
Hi, most people (hopefully) have local backups. However, when that backup fails, it is good to have a backup stored somewhere off-site. In the old days you would ship physical drives/tapes, which is cumbersome, costly, and slow. With fast upload speeds, it is now possible to upload your data to the cloud. I have found S3 Glacier Deep Archive to be a great solution for this: - It is very cheap ($1/TB/month for US region) - Very reliable (99.999999999% data durability, data spread over 3 Availability Zones) However, usability out of the box is not that great, I'm not aware of any automated backup solution for Deep Archive. This free project provides that. Currently, ZFS is required, but that might change. Please try it out and provide feedback!
54 by mrich | 34 comments on Hacker News.
Hi, most people (hopefully) have local backups. However, when that backup fails, it is good to have a backup stored somewhere off-site. In the old days you would ship physical drives/tapes, which is cumbersome, costly, and slow. With fast upload speeds, it is now possible to upload your data to the cloud. I have found S3 Glacier Deep Archive to be a great solution for this: - It is very cheap ($1/TB/month for US region) - Very reliable (99.999999999% data durability, data spread over 3 Availability Zones) However, usability out of the box is not that great, I'm not aware of any automated backup solution for Deep Archive. This free project provides that. Currently, ZFS is required, but that might change. Please try it out and provide feedback!
Italy elections: 'It'll break my heart if energy costs shut my historic shop'
Italian businesses fear politicians are failing to address the cost of living crisis ahead of elections.
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Thursday, 15 September 2022
Wagner Group: Head of Russian mercenary group filmed recruiting in prison
Yevgeniy Prigozhin offered prisoners their freedom in exchange for six months service in Ukraine.
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Andy Murray questions late-night matches after Davis Cup defeat
Playing tennis matches late at night does not look very "professional" and the sport needs to look at the issue, Andy Murray says.
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New top story on Hacker News: Twitter blocked our indie game account for no reason
Twitter blocked our indie game account for no reason
15 by jssnapiecek | 3 comments on Hacker News.
8 days ago, Twitter suspended the 'Ticket to Europe' account (https://twitter.com/TicketToEurope). As the reason, Twitter gave a vague formula: your account broke the Twitter Rules. What rules exactly? It is not known. We have already sent several appeals, but we are not getting any reply. Twitter Support also does not respond to us. We have the impression that for several days our efforts have only fallen into the abyss of algorithms. Several months of work on Twitter thus go to the trash. Is there any chance to get our Twitter account back? Is the only option to create a new account and start building a community from scratch? Do you have any experiences with similar situations? Personally, it is hard for us to imagine breaking any Twitter Rules. Our game is a socially engaged project that we have been working on for 8 years (https://ift.tt/osiORG4). We invest private savings in it and create it out of a sense of mission - it's a Text-Based RPG about refugees. The scenario was based on real stories of refugees we met during our research in a refugee camp. We are supported by various human rights volunteers and various NGOs consulted the scenario. We do not promote racist behavior in any way, on the contrary - our project was created precisely to increase social awareness and sensitivity to the drama that refugees face. How can such ideals conflict with Twitter's principles? Dunno. Will publicizing such a case in the media increase our chances of recovering the account? Please help us, we are emotionally broken and a little desperate.
15 by jssnapiecek | 3 comments on Hacker News.
8 days ago, Twitter suspended the 'Ticket to Europe' account (https://twitter.com/TicketToEurope). As the reason, Twitter gave a vague formula: your account broke the Twitter Rules. What rules exactly? It is not known. We have already sent several appeals, but we are not getting any reply. Twitter Support also does not respond to us. We have the impression that for several days our efforts have only fallen into the abyss of algorithms. Several months of work on Twitter thus go to the trash. Is there any chance to get our Twitter account back? Is the only option to create a new account and start building a community from scratch? Do you have any experiences with similar situations? Personally, it is hard for us to imagine breaking any Twitter Rules. Our game is a socially engaged project that we have been working on for 8 years (https://ift.tt/osiORG4). We invest private savings in it and create it out of a sense of mission - it's a Text-Based RPG about refugees. The scenario was based on real stories of refugees we met during our research in a refugee camp. We are supported by various human rights volunteers and various NGOs consulted the scenario. We do not promote racist behavior in any way, on the contrary - our project was created precisely to increase social awareness and sensitivity to the drama that refugees face. How can such ideals conflict with Twitter's principles? Dunno. Will publicizing such a case in the media increase our chances of recovering the account? Please help us, we are emotionally broken and a little desperate.
Queen's funeral: 'Extraordinary' to invite China, senior Tories say
Senior Tories say it is extraordinary the "architects" of genocide against the Uyghurs are invited.
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Wednesday, 14 September 2022
In Pictures: The queues waiting to pay respects
Large queues are forming in London, as people wait for the Queen's lying-in-state to begin
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Ukraine war: EU moves to cut peak electricity use by 5%
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen also calls for windfall taxes on energy companies in a keynote speech.
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New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: How do you discover music?
Ask HN: How do you discover music?
2 by yoshua921 | 0 comments on Hacker News.
Spotify's discovery algorithm? Radio? Soundcloud?
2 by yoshua921 | 0 comments on Hacker News.
Spotify's discovery algorithm? Radio? Soundcloud?
WATCH: Leaking pen bothers King Charles III at signing
The King was signing a book at Hillsborough Castle, a royal residence in Northern Ireland.
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Tuesday, 13 September 2022
Anthony Joshua 'accepts Tyson Fury's terms' for all-British December fight
Anthony Joshua has accepted WBC champion Tyson Fury's terms for an all-British heavyweight fight in December and is awaiting a response, his management company has said.
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The quiet symbolism of the Queen's farewell to Scotland
Queen Elizabeth's lying at rest was a gesture toward the distinctive character of Scotland's historic nationhood.
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Monday, 12 September 2022
Discounts for cutting peak-time electricity use too low, energy firms say
Two UK energy firms say a plan to offer discounts on bills could fail if people are not offered more.
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New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: Anyone hosting their own video's?
Ask HN: Anyone hosting their own video's?
3 by worldofmatthew | 4 comments on Hacker News.
Hello, I am preparing to soon upload all new video's I produce on to my own website instead of a platform. I am asking if there is any one else who has done such a thing, so that I can look into subscribing to their RSS feeds and having things to watch that are not hosted on YouTube.
3 by worldofmatthew | 4 comments on Hacker News.
Hello, I am preparing to soon upload all new video's I produce on to my own website instead of a platform. I am asking if there is any one else who has done such a thing, so that I can look into subscribing to their RSS feeds and having things to watch that are not hosted on YouTube.
UK Covid infections lowest since last October
One in 70 people now has the virus, but not all parts of the UK are still seeing falling infections.
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Sunday, 11 September 2022
Queen Elizabeth II: Trains to London likely to be 'extremely busy'
Train travel in the mourning period for the Queen is likely to be "extremely busy", the rail operator warns.
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Queen Elizabeth II: Trains to London likely to be 'extremely busy'
Train travel in the mourning period for the Queen is likely to be "extremely busy", the rail operator warns.
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New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: How did you start higher education after 40?
Ask HN: How did you start higher education after 40?
6 by wizardofmysore | 0 comments on Hacker News.
I want some advice from people over 40 who started their higher education after they reached that age. I'm mostly looking at people who decided to do PhD or Masters post 40. How was your whole journey? What advice do you have to share?
6 by wizardofmysore | 0 comments on Hacker News.
I want some advice from people over 40 who started their higher education after they reached that age. I'm mostly looking at people who decided to do PhD or Masters post 40. How was your whole journey? What advice do you have to share?
Pictures of Queen Elizabeth II's final journey from Balmoral to Edinburgh
Images from the day as the Queen's funeral cortege travels to Edinburgh.
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Saturday, 10 September 2022
Manchester IRA 1996 bomb: Man released after arrest
He was initially detained on suspicion of terrorism by officers at Birmingham Airport on Thursday.
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New Zealand: Whale may have caused boat flip that killed five
Mayor Craig Mackle says the whale may have surfaced beneath the boat causing it to capsize.
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Friday, 9 September 2022
Energy firms will contact customers over bill cuts
Households will be told how the plan to reduce energy bills announced by Liz Truss will affect them.
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Ukraine has retaken 1,000 square kilometres in a week - Zelensky
Kyiv says a lightning counteroffensive has recaptured vast swathes of territory in its south and east.
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Energy firms will contact customers over bill cuts
Households will be told how the plan to reduce energy bills announced by Liz Truss will affect them.
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Premier League and English Football League games called off following death of Queen Elizabeth II
This weekend's Premier League and English Football League fixtures will be postponed as a mark of respect following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
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Manchester IRA 1996 bomb: Man arrested at Birmingham Airport
The suspect was detained at Birmingham Airport on Thursday evening, police say.
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Thursday, 8 September 2022
Energy bills to be capped at £2,500 for typical household
New Prime Minister Liz Truss unveils a multi-billion pound plan to limit energy bill rises from October.
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What the new Liz Truss energy plan means for you
The government will borrow tens of billions of pounds to limit energy bill rises. What does it mean for you?
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Ukraine war: US approves $2.6bn in new aid
Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin announces the package at a meeting with other ministers in Germany.
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Wednesday, 7 September 2022
Deputy PM Therese Coffey does not read social media reaction about her
The new deputy PM says she has had "all sorts of abuse hurled at me for many years".
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OEUK calls on government for rapid North Sea action
Offshore trade body says urgent government action is needed to maximise the UK's energy security.
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Tuesday, 6 September 2022
Dramatic pictures show West Midlands storms
The region has witnessed scenes of fork lightning overnight.
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Firefighters and control room staff could strike over pay
Union leaders say the move follows a 2% pay offer which has not risen despite rising inflation.
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Highland aristocrat Lord Strathnaver dies in accident at cliffs
Tributes have been paid to Alexander Sutherland, Lord Strathnaver, who died near Thurso on Saturday night.
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Monday, 5 September 2022
Boris Johnson's next move: Making millions or a comeback?
As he steps down as prime minister, experts predict Boris Johnson will not be short of job offers.
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Olivia Pratt-Korbel: Further arrest over Liverpool shooting
A man is held on suspicion of assisting an offender after the killing of Olivia Pratt-Korbel.
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Sunday, 4 September 2022
Tory leadership: Rishi Sunak says he will support next Conservative government
The former chancellor signals he believes he has lost the race to become the next prime minister.
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Tallaght, Dublin: Three siblings killed in 'violent incident'
A man has been arrested and a teenage boy and the children's mother are in hospital in Crumlin.
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Ukraine war: Russia wants to destroy Europeans' normal life, Zelensky warns
Russia is trying to attack Europe with "poverty and political chaos", President Zelensky says.
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Saturday, 3 September 2022
New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: Generalist contractors, what is your hourly rate?
Ask HN: Generalist contractors, what is your hourly rate?
66 by codingclaws | 33 comments on Hacker News.
There was a question a couple days ago about hourly rate, and a lot of the discussion revolved around raising compensation by specializing. Of course, generalists can still specialize, but it's a bit different. So, I'm curious what the answers will be like if we hear from only generalist developers.
66 by codingclaws | 33 comments on Hacker News.
There was a question a couple days ago about hourly rate, and a lot of the discussion revolved around raising compensation by specializing. Of course, generalists can still specialize, but it's a bit different. So, I'm curious what the answers will be like if we hear from only generalist developers.
Friday, 2 September 2022
Scottish firms facing 200% energy bill rises 'are the lucky ones'
The body which speaks for Scotland's small businesses says hikes of 500% are not unusual.
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Women's World Cup qualifier: Austria v England
Boss Sarina Wiegman will make at least two changes when England look to qualify for the World Cup in their first game since winning Euro 2022.
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Switching to green fuel needs same urgency as Covid jab, says energy boss
Investing in green energy earlier would have meant cheaper electricity now, the boss of Octopus energy says.
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Thursday, 1 September 2022
Liverpool trying to sign midfielder Arthur Melo on loan from Juventus
Liverpool are trying to sign Juventus midfielder Arthur Melo on loan before the transfer window closes.
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Sizewell C: Boris Johnson 'confident' nuclear plant will go ahead
Boris Johnson pledges £700m for the project in Suffolk, adding a decision is likely within weeks.
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Pakistan floods: UK charities launch DEC disaster appeal
More than 1,100 people have been killed and many injured as roads, crops and homes are washed away.
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Pound slides as fears mount for UK economy
The British currency fell 5% against the dollar in August as recession looms.
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