Whaley Bridge dam crisis: What's changed one year on?
Residents in Whaley Bridge reflect on last year's dam crisis that threatened to wipe out their town. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/33lx39U
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Un estudio revela que los niños podrÃan portar altos niveles de coronavirus
By BY APOORVA MANDAVILLI from NYT en Español https://ift.tt/2DaSKz1
Bafta TV Awards 2020: Ten things we learned at the virtual ceremony
The night's big highlights, from DIY trophies to Kermit and Miss Piggy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2PftrhG
Job-hunting: 'I apply everywhere - few firms reply'
The pandemic has created a desperate hunt for jobs in an increasingly competitive market. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2PaXWp3
How basketball could revive African economies
NBA Africa is looking to launch the African Basketball League in order to boost the economy. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30geiTp
Canada’s Key Role in Creating a Once Awaited Vaccine
By BY IAN AUSTEN from NYT World https://ift.tt/2XaZ8gv
Federal Agents Don’t Need Army Fatigues
By BY THE EDITORIAL BOARD from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2Dm00ru
Kodak’s chief executive got stock options. The next day, the share price spiked 1,000 percent.
By Unknown Author from NYT Business https://ift.tt/3jWcpDk
Court Frees Michigan Teen Who Was Held for Skipping Online Schoolwork
By BY AIMEE ORTIZ from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/33e1xe5
A Better Year for Trump’s Family Business (Last Year, That Is)
By BY BEN PROTESS, STEVE EDER AND MICHAEL H. KELLER from NYT Business https://ift.tt/3jZGstT
US election 2020: The war hero who could be Biden's running mate
Senator Tammy Duckworth is an Iraq war veteran and the first Thai-American woman elected to Congress. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/339acyu
James Baldwin: World's fastest gamer to real life racer
Gaming gives the 22-year-old a second chance of achieving his real life racing dreams. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30hIhdZ
Coronavirus: The bogus meme targeting Dr Fauci, and other fake claims
A round-up of false and misleading claims circulating on American social media this week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/317XrRX
Job-hunting: 'I apply everywhere - few firms reply'
The pandemic has created a desperate hunt for jobs in an increasingly competitive market. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PaXWp3
Jet2 to refund customers returning early from Spain
The airline says it will refund cancelled return flights from Spain and unused holiday dates. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3feR6cJ
BA staff and plane fanatics hunt for 747 souvenirs
The retirement of British Airways' fleet of 747s has triggered a bout of nostalgia from its fans. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30hHyJN
The Less Impossible Israeli-Palestinian Peace
By BY ROGER COHEN from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/3jTqktX
Leicester Muslims mark second Eid of extended lockdown
Leicester's religious leaders and council urge people to pray and celebrate the festival at home. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2BLYMoY
The Papers: 'PM slams brakes' amid 'second wave risk'
Boris Johnson's announcement that rules will not be relaxed for at least a fortnight dominates Saturday's papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2XfO2ql
Coronavirus: Tracking new outbreaks in the sewers
Around 15,000 new cases of the disease have been reported in Spain in the past week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39J6AV4
India Atkinson: TikTok disability educator goes viral
India Atkinson's videos address misconceptions about a condition that left her without fingers on one hand. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39IXmIB
Coronavirus symptoms: What are they and how long should I self-isolate?
The BBC’s Laura Foster explains how you can recognise the symptoms of coronavirus. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3d7dKnf
Week in pictures: 25 July-31 July 2020
A selection of powerful news photographs taken around the world this week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30heHFd
Coronavirus: Can the chancellor save the economy from Covid-19?
Will Rishi Sunak's £190bn superpower be enough to counter the economic effects of coronavirus? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3f9WmhC
Bafta TV Awards: Stars prepare for virtual ceremony
There is no red carpet at this year's virtual ceremony - unless the stars unfurl one in their homes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30bEazQ
Universal Credit 'failing millions of people', say peers
Lords blame the design of the benefit payment for "soaring rent arrears and use of food banks". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jZeD4G
Prison launches take-away meal deliveries
Brixton prison is taking orders for take-aways from its professional-standard training restaurant. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/310Gida
Kylie and Kendall Jenner endorsed 'knock-off' Apple products on Instagram
They promoted AirPods clones, whose design may be in breach of Apple's intellectual property rights. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2XelXzL
Brain tumour patient Matty gives thanks for 800 letters
Matty, 15, has received messages from astronaut Tim Peake and TV presenters Ant and Dec. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fbK0FT
Coronavirus: Brits, Balearics and battered businesses
Ibiza's nightclub scene has been hit hard by coronavirus, leaving people in need of support. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fm4ko8
'I helped Black Lives Matter without protesting'
Three people share what they have done to support Black Lives Matter without going to protests. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/33ahCS7
Quiz of the week: Which star called out disinformation?
How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2DhUgz9
Coronavirus: Why some people want to keep working from home
Office workers in England can soon go back to their desks - but many want to keep working remotely. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30esM6o
Bird in the Sky: The radio play made under a duvet
Dramatising this intriguing true story of an Awol airman involved innovation and perseverance. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hPk7NG
Creeper guitarist: 'I worked on the album from a psychiatric ward'
Creeper's guitarist, Ian, was sectioned last year - now they're releasing a new album. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Et8nC2
Covid-19: Why Hong Kong's 'third wave' is a warning
Until recently, the city was seen as a poster child in its handling of the pandemic. What went wrong? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30bOnfN
The 'real' threat to Russia’s former doping mastermind
The ex-mastermind of Russian sports doping, Grigory Rodchenkov, now only appears in disguise. Matt Majendie explains why. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/314ezIn
NBA: Basketball's unique role in the United States' discussion about racism
Basketball is perhaps the sport best placed to challenge racial inequality. Is the NBA doing it right? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/33gTkGd
What exactly is a 'Karen' and where did the meme come from?
To many the Karen meme - and its male equivalent Ken - sums up a specific type of white privilege. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3gioFf9
4 Guards Charged in Inmate’s Beating at Alabama Prison
By BY NEIL VIGDOR from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/339JIg7
Will Herman Cain’s Death Change Republican Views on the Virus and Masks?
By BY JEREMY W. PETERS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2XeUQVj
Louie Gohmert’s Coronavirus Case Reveals a Dangerous Reality in Congress
By BY NICHOLAS FANDOS AND CATIE EDMONDSON from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/39EFAGk
Trump Floats an Election Delay, and Republicans Shoot It Down
By BY MAGGIE HABERMAN, JONATHAN MARTIN AND REID J. EPSTEIN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/30ehQWo
Coronavirus: 'Chancellor must protect' jobs of those shielding
Charities are calling on the chancellor to protect the jobs of workers who have been shielding. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2D3Zb6W
Coronavirus in Wales: Up to 30 can meet outdoors from Monday
Children under 11 will no longer have to keep 2m from one another or from adults. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hQNUp7
Coronavirus holidays: You're finally abroad, but was it worth it?
Queues for the beach and free drinks from struggling restaurants - what are holidays like now? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fedUt8
How to ace a video interview
A job coach offers eight tips for performing your best during a video interview. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Dh0yyY
Black Lives Matter: Can you answer these seven questions about statues and the protests?
Take this quiz to test your knowledge of the monuments and memorials that have attracted controversy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/308N5SM
Is TikTok doing enough to remove pro eating disorder content?
Radio 1 Newsbeat looks at whether the app is doing enough to remove the content. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ExQp1q
Inside an 'abandoned' panto warehouse
Instead of being measured up and shipped out, pantomime costumes and props fill the high shelves. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ExI8uo
'Bay of Piglets': A 'bizarre' plot to capture a president
How did exiled Venezuelans and former US Special Forces end up joining what looked from the outset like a suicide mission? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/335R2JE
Coastal erosion: The 'forgotten' community left to fall off a cliff
As climate change hastens coastal erosion, why are some areas saved and others abandoned to the sea? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jUcWpq
India and China race to build along a disputed frontier
The rival nuclear powers are trying to out-build each other along their disputed Himalayan border. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2P6Jxdp
The Umbrella Academy: Where do superheroes on screen go from here?
We ask the cast of Netflix's Umbrella Academy what's next for the genre. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2X6IXRq
The sweet smell of success: How Bulgaria took the lead in lavender
Lavender is used for cosmetics, fragrances and even, with the help of bees, to make honey. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30WPrn2
Jordan and Perri: Kiss breakfast hosts on 'stepping into huge shoes'
Jordan Banjo and Perri Kiely on early mornings, listening figures and diversity in radio. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hIefWq
How to ace a video interview
A job coach offers eight tips for performing your best during a video interview. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Dh0yyY
Ashley Judd Can Sue Harvey Weinstein for Sexual Harassment, Court Rules
By BY NEIL VIGDOR from NYT Business https://ift.tt/2DfpBCo
One in Three Children Have Unacceptably High Lead Levels, Study Says
By BY RICK GLADSTONE from NYT World https://ift.tt/2BGK4jb
Lawmakers, United in Their Ire, Lash Out at Big Tech’s Leaders
By BY CECILIA KANG AND DAVID MCCABE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2DfEeFN
As Trump Undercuts Aid Talks, White House Says Extra Jobless Benefits Will Lapse
By BY EMILY COCHRANE AND JIM TANKERSLEY from NYT Business https://ift.tt/39PSGkh
Atlanta Mourns John Lewis and Ponders Carrying on With ‘Good Trouble’
By BY RICK ROJAS AND RICHARD FAUSSET from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3hJlqxu
Nasa Mars 2020: First aircraft to fly on another planet
Ingenuity is a 1.8kg (4lb) helicopter that will ride to Mars attached to the belly of Nasa's Perseverance. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39Ce4ZU
Black pupils face trebled exclusion rate in some areas
An analysis shows black pupils are more likely to be excluded than their peers in most council areas. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2P9vZh7
Portland protests: Federal forces ready for phased pull-out
Oregon's governor calls the officers "an occupying force", but the president says they saved the city. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/33aodMe
US to withdraw 12,000 troops from Germany in 'strategic' move
President Trump says the move is a response to Berlin's failure to meet targets on defence spending. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2X4TfBm
The Papers: 'New' isolation rule and 'Maddie cops find cellar'
People being told to self-isolate for longer and the latest in the hunt for Madeleine McCann make the front pages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30b8meH
'I recorded fraudsters stealing my money'
Criminals are exploiting the coronavirus pandemic for gain, according to one leading investigator. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jVgNlS
Stella Immanuel - the doctor behind unproven coronavirus cure claim
Stella Immanuel has caught the US president's attention for claiming hydroxychloroquine cures Covid-19. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3gazH61
Coronavirus: Scaled back Hajj pilgrimage due to start in Saudi Arabia
Only a very limited number of Muslims living in the kingdom will be able to make the Hajj this year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3f7LHEi
Bringing Mars back to Earth
An audacious mission to bring rock samples from Mars back to Earth is about to begin - find our more with our illustrated guide from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/308Ohp8
Pre-colonial communities’ history of gender fluidity
The BBC spoke to three people from cultures that have a long history of gender fluidity. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hOmxfF
Elmhurst Ballet School helping young dancers with body image
The ballet world is competitive and the pressure on young dancers to achieve the "perfect physique" is high. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3g9nfDL
Coronavirus on campus: 'We already lost prom and graduation...'
The BBC spoke to three students about the uncertainty of schools reopening in the age of Covid-19. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39Ev5mu
Coronavirus: 'Mum died while we were at dad's funeral'
John and Mary Boxer died within 16 days of each other, weeks before their 60th wedding anniversary. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2X5ozjE
Spain quarantine rules: The businesses fearing for their futures
Spain's struggling tourist businesses say the UK's new quarantine rules may drive them off the edge. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Dgw000
Saudi Hajj coronavirus curbs mean 'no work, no salary, nothing'
Covid-19 has hit the annual Hajj and with no international pilgrims, many firms both in Saudi and abroad are suffering. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ffpzYI
'Coronavirus has delayed my career prospects'
The government can retrain and support people, but are there the jobs to provide employment? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/308gw7x
Malta: The island hoping to be 2020's festival hotspot
Malta is set to host four festivals over the coming months after British events were cancelled. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fcZvwZ
International students turn to food banks in lockdown
Hundreds of international students are unable afford fees, food or rent as funds dry up due to virus. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3gdR4D6
Staycation: 'I would if I could find somewhere'
Holiday rental firms and hotels are reporting unprecedented demand with accommodation filling up fast. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Dbmonw
Coronavirus: Business rescue package has 'delayed the inevitable'
Insolvencies slow during lockdown, but experts say the worst is yet to come. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3jRQ3Tg
The Director Gina Prince-Bythewood Has Always Had Game
By BY MANOHLA DARGIS from NYT Movies https://ift.tt/30VwYaj
177 Questions to Inspire Writing, Discussion, Debate and Reflection
By BY THE LEARNING NETWORK from NYT The Learning Network https://ift.tt/3082ToX
Banksy and Rembrandt Boost Sotheby’s Sale to $192.7 Million
By BY SCOTT REYBURN from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/2BCTxb8
Niels Lauersen, Fallen Fertility Doctor to the Stars, Dies at 84
By BY PENELOPE GREEN from NYT New York https://ift.tt/3g8l1UZ
‘I Just Don’t Get It’: Republicans Balk at Funding F.B.I. Building in Virus Bill
By BY KATIE ROGERS AND EMILY COCHRANE from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2DbnuzF
Covid studies aim to save BAME lives 'within months'
The government is to plough millions into research into why the communities are at increased risk. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39BSPYr
Coronavirus: Hong Kong implements strict measures amid new cases
Dining in restaurants will be banned and only two people from different households can meet. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/332fFH9
Prince William meets Peter Crouch: Duke of Cambridge on lockdown, Twitter and mental health
Prince William speaks to the Peter Crouch Podcast about his experience of lockdown, importance of football... and karaoke. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3f576hn
Coronavirus: Sending untested patients to care homes 'reckless' - MPs
A committee says moving NHS patients into care homes without Covid tests was an "appalling error". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fabGef
Peaceful Protesters With ‘Room for Rage’ Sympathize With Aggressive Tactics
By BY KATE CONGER, THOMAS FULLER AND MIKE BAKER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/32ZEkMB
MGM delays live entertainment and expects to lay off workers in that division.
By BY GILLIAN FRIEDMAN from NYT Business https://ift.tt/2DaZQmQ
Coronavirus: Safety fears over lack of translated virus advice
A charity says informing the UK's non-English speakers about Covid-19 is a government "blind spot". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Df7woc
New Zealand suspends Hong Kong extradition treaty
The country follows Australia and the UK in its response to China's new national security law. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2CT45n9
Coronavirus: 'We’re still waiting at home for them to come back'
While Latinos represent 18% of the total US population, they account for 34% of cases. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hHjg1E
The assistant headteachers aiming to increase BAME representation
Aretha and Youlande set up Mindful Equity UK to tackle the lack of BAME teachers in leadership roles. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/330nmOj
Coronavirus: When home is both prison and sanctuary
Photographer Jo De Banzie records life during the coronavirus lockdown, using an antique camera. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3f51K5H
What Will a Post-Trump G.O.P. Look Like?
By BY BRET STEPHENS from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/3g7eJF4
‘Ellen DeGeneres Show’ Workplace to Be Reviewed by WarnerMedia
By BY NICOLE SPERLING from NYT Business https://ift.tt/32ZAanX
Trump Announced, Then Canceled, a Yankees Pitch. Both Came as a Surprise.
By BY KATIE ROGERS AND NOAH WEILAND from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/32VtFTc
As Republicans Embrace Cut in Jobless Aid, Divisions Weaken Their Leverage
By BY EMILY COCHRANE AND JIM TANKERSLEY from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2X1lBMG
Hotels are promoting the nostalgia of the family road trip.
By BY MARTHA C. WHITE from NYT Business https://ift.tt/304B2pz
Booker Prize 2020: Hilary Mantel makes longlist
Thirteen novels have made the longlist, which will be whittled down to six in September. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30TvpJP
US presidential election: Debate venue moved over Covid precautions
The location of the first Biden-Trump debate is moved from Indiana to Ohio over coronavirus precautions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/331NdFA
Amazon takes on supermarkets with free food delivery
Same or next-day delivery will now be free for Prime subscribers in London on orders above £40. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2X40c5A
Men and women's working hours 'nearly equal'
A new study shows working hours are now almost evenly spilt but men get paid for more of their time. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jKiNxf
Kylie Moore-Gilbert: Lecturer jailed in Iran 'moved to remote prison'
British-Australian woman Kylie Moore-Gilbert is reportedly moved to a notorious prison in the desert. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3g6dgih
Kelp found off Scotland dates back 16,000 years to last ice age
Experts from Heriot-Watt University's Orkney campus analysed the genetic composition of oarweed from 14 areas. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fcsZLO
Cocoa Girl: 'We made the first UK black girls' magazine'
Serlina Boyd created Cocoa Girl after finding nothing on the market aimed at her daughter's age group. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2BB63rD
‘Don’t come back, they’ll kill you for being gay’
When Mohamed was caught with his boyfriend he had to flee Somaliland, where homosexuality is illegal. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2CJPcUk
AJ Tracey: 'There's no massive machine pushing me'
The rapper talks about missing live music, the Black Lives Matter movement and Tottenham's season. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2P3lkoq
Transit Workers Were N.Y.C.’s Pandemic Lifeline. These 3 Paid a Price.
By BY JONAH MARKOWITZ AND CHRISTINA GOLDBAUM from NYT New York https://ift.tt/39tMaiV
Coronavirus: Labour urges support for quarantining workers
Labour calls for contingency plans to support people returning to the UK from Spain. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3f3siUS
Quotation of the Day: Lewis’s Funeral Procession Follows His Footsteps Across Bridge
By Unknown Author from NYT Today’s Paper https://ift.tt/2X0Yj9M
‘Perry Mason’ Season 1, Episode 6 Recap: Disorder in the Court
By BY SEAN T. COLLINS from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/302hger
Federal Agents in Portland Are Generating Unrest Elsewhere as Well
By BY MIKE BAKER, THOMAS FULLER AND SHANE GOLDMACHER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2WZqgPp
US diplomats to leave consulate in Chengdu in tit-for-tat closures
China's decision to close the US mission came after the US shut China's consulate in Houston. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/301V5Vy
Sutton murder arrest after woman hit by van dies
Stella Frew was pronounced dead at the scene after being struck by a van on Friday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2OYnLse
Coming out at 90 years old... to my gay daughter
While writing his memoirs in lockdown, Kenneth Felts opened up to his daughter about his first love. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/302LsGk
The gravedigger’s truth: Hidden coronavirus deaths
Somalia has fewer than 100 official Covid-19 deaths. But its cemeteries tell a different story. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Eg8y3y
Terry O'Neill: Capturing celebrity
An exhibition brings together the late photographer Terry O'Neill's memories behind his celebrity images. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/32VCOv1
Iraq War: 'I am here today because another man died'
A photographer's decision to capture an image during the Iraq War changed not only his life - but the lives of the marines with him. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30NRiue
Heathrow Airport brings in robots to fight coronavirus
The airport has installed a number of tech-based measures to help keep travellers safe. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2WYEiRe
Coronavirus: How bad will winter really be?
Could we be heading for a double whammy of flu and coronavirus? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZZRZBi
Coronavirus doctor's diary: Will vaccine sceptics make trials a headache?
The NHS soon needs to start flu vaccinations and Covid vaccine trials - but anti-vax attitudes seem to be spreading. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/303ih5C
'I started a fashion business from two suitcases'
From $800 of clothes in a suitcase to a ticket to Milan Fashion Week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2WV0mMv
The children of Korean War prisoners who never came home
South Korea largely forgot its prisoners of war. Now their children are fighting for recognition. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39vUDlJ
Firms with more female executives 'perform better'
Research suggests listed companies do better when women fill more than one in three executive roles. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OZ1dre
Did Hearst’s Culture Kill Hearst’s Biggest Magazine Story?
By BY BEN SMITH from NYT Business https://ift.tt/39xsWZq
Trump’s Nakedly Political Pandemic Pivot
By BY CHARLES M. BLOW from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/3g4c9j8
Obesity: Unhealthy 'buy one get one free' deals targeted
Ministers will also legislate for calories to appear on menus as part of a strategy to tackle obesity. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2P0s2LE
Coronavirus: Beauty salons and tattooists in Wales reopen
Beauty salons are reopening but people may have to wait longer for fillers and eyebrow treatments. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3g56cCF
Students back at uni - but with masks and no bars
Face-to-face teaching starts again at the University of Nottingham, with safety rules on campus. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3f1Mbf8
Coronavirus: 'Soft play is heading for a cliff edge'
With no date for reopening, children's play centres are closing and hundreds more are under threat. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2DbjsXG
Plane With Six Aboard Crashes Into Backyard in Utah City
By BY MARIE FAZIO AND AIMEE ORTIZ from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2COZEcT
John Lewis: Mourners pay tributes to US civil rights icon
The last of America's Big Six civil rights leaders died on 17 July of pancreatic cancer, aged 80. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/302qg3b
Nearly 200 released sex offenders had nowhere to live
Almost 200 sex offenders were released from prison in a year without anywhere to live. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2COXvOn
Thai gay activists raise Pride flags in Bangkok
The rally in Thailand's capital is the latest in a series of youth-led pro-democracy protests. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hAL0EV
Nasa Mars rover: Meteorite to head home to Red Planet
The Perseverance robot will take Martian rock with it when it launches from Earth on Thursday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2OYvExH
The sisters regrowing forests helped by their dogs
Francisca and Constanza Torres and their three dogs, are planting seeds in areas of Chile devastated by wildfires. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/32YD3W3
Saving India's traditional rice varieties
Scientist Debal Deb is fighting to save thousands of India's traditional rice varieties. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2OTZaof
Paris police step up anti-noise patrols
After the birdsong and the silence, the sound of engines and sirens seems all the more invasive. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3g46jOM
Coronavirus: Your pictures on the theme of 'homegrown'
A selection of pictures from our readers on the theme of "home-grown". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/32SSBum
'Injured bats hide under my sofa'
Jenny Harris believes people should celebrate the often maligned mammals. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2WYfFUR
The dying teenager who wanted world peace (and love)
An American teen with cancer went to Moscow in 1988 hoping to meet Gorbachev and rid the world of nukes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Ehl7M1
Coronavirus: 'Soft play is heading for a cliff edge'
With no date for reopening, children's play centres are closing and hundreds more are under threat. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2DbjsXG
Coronavirus: What would working from home in Barbados really be like?
Tempted by the scheme that lets foreigners "work from home" in Barbados? Here's what you need to know. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/300PgYE
The frustration of trying to invest in my hometown
Would-be investors in US black neighbourhoods say they still face significant financial barriers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2OVpHBL
Lupe Fiasco: America's influence in the world is 'dwindling'
Lupe Fiasco says America's influence in the world is "dwindling". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/32VxK9O
Viewpoint from Sudan - where black people are called slaves
The use of racial slurs in Sudan shows how deeply entrenched racism is there, writes Zeinab Mohammed Salih. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jFxoKx
No end to Covid-19 webcam shortage
The video-call boom means that, months into the pandemic, it is still hard to buy many webcam models. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jFxmCp
North Korea Declares Emergency After Suspected Covid-19 Case
By BY CHOE SANG-HUN from NYT World https://ift.tt/3eXHYsF
As the World Gets Tougher on China, Japan Tries to Thread a Needle
By BY MOTOKO RICH AND MAKIKO INOUE from NYT World https://ift.tt/30NZfj6
Fox News Breaking News Alert
Fox News Breaking News Alert Hurricane Hanna makes landfall in Texas, with winds reaching 90 mph 07/25/20 4:39 PM
Coronavirus: Travellers from Spain told to quarantine
The new coronavirus rule means people coming to the UK from Spain must self-isolate for 14 days. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hCmp2u
Motorway roadworks speed limit to be raised in England
The increase from 50mph to 60mph in England is intended to ease driver "frustrations". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30O0U8k
Coronavirus: Passport renewals to be fast-tracked amid backlog
More than 400,000 documents are yet to sent out because of fewer staff due to the Covid pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30JkOkJ
Small music venues in England get £2.2m emergency government funding
Up to 150 English venues will get help to stop them going to the wall after four months with no gigs. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2WVRXsl
Dog meat: Koreans are divided over the issue
Eating dog meat has become controversial within South Korea as growing numbers own dogs as pets. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2CNLFUJ
Week in pictures: 18 July-24 July 2020
A selection of powerful news photographs taken around the world this week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2OQZtAr
Coronavirus: My pregnancy in a pandemic
Two women document their birth stories for the BBC, to show what it’s like to have a baby in a pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39vcU2w
'Maskne' and bold makeup: How masks are changing how we look
Face masks are everywhere - and with them, the rise of "maskne" and new mask-friendly makeup trends. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2OTCtkf
Coronavirus: The vulnerable mum and daughter continuing to shield
A mother and daughter say they will continue to shield despite restrictions easing on 1 August. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30OfrRv
From Yemen to Wales: 'I thought I would die under that lorry'
Forced to flee for his life, Mujahed Aqlan relives his perilous journey across Europe as a teenager. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3eXFvyC
Boohoo: Five things you may not know about the fashion firm
The Instagram-friendly fashion brand has seen a rapid rise, but could its success be under threat? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2BxiB3o
Coronavirus: The week when everything changed for Trump
The president underwent a series of U-turns in an effort to save his re-election chances. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2OW6EHn
WhereIsMyName: Afghan women campaign for the right to reveal their name
Afghan women are often forced to keep their name secret, even from doctors. But some are fighting back. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/32NkoMW
Did Bournemouth beach crowds spread coronavirus?
One month ago, thousands of people visited a beach in Bournemouth, but did they spread coronavirus? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2E8LLGP
Gyms and mental health: 'I can't wait to be back on the squat rack'
With gyms set to reopen, three people tell Radio 1 Newsbeat how exercise helps their mental health. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2OWusuV
Amazon, Google and Wish remove neo-Nazi products
A BBC investigation finds white-supremacist books and merchandise for sale on top retail platforms. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/39po34V
¿Podemos volver a infectarnos del coronavirus? Los expertos creen que es muy poco probable
By BY APOORVA MANDAVILLI from NYT en Español https://ift.tt/2ZWiK9J
Split 5 to 4, Supreme Court Rejects Nevada Church’s Challenge to Shutdown Restrictions
By BY ADAM LIPTAK from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2ZUSooC
Washington Post Settles Lawsuit With Student in Viral Protest Video
By BY EDMUND LEE from NYT Business https://ift.tt/3f0Td3D
‘Mugged by Reality,’ Trump Finds Denial Won’t Stop the Pandemic
By BY PETER BAKER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/39uT8US
Trump Signs Orders to Reduce Cost of Prescription Drugs
By BY MCKENZIE MARSHALL from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2OR39SL
What Arizona’s Tenuous Virus Plateau Could Teach Us
By BY SARAH MERVOSH AND SIMON ROMERO from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2BrdHES
Woody Johnson Was a Loyal Trump Supporter in 2016. As an Ambassador, He May Be Too Loyal.
By BY MARK LANDLER, LARA JAKES AND MAGGIE HABERMAN from NYT World https://ift.tt/2WTlWRI
Coronavirus: Obesity increases risks from Covid-19, experts say
Public Health England's conclusions come as ministers consider new measures to combat obesity. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jDoKMv
Reopening US schools 'makes our kids guinea pigs'
Florida's decision to reopen all brick and mortar schools in August caused a teacher backlash. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hs5Lme
What is redundancy, who can be made redundant and what are my rights?
As thousands of job losses owing to coronavirus are announced, here is a guide to your financial entitlements. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2D0B48U
Gov. DeWine Urges Repeal of Bailout Bill in Bribery Case
By BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/39zCHGV