Still ill with coronavirus six months later: 'I have no idea how to get better'
For some people Covid just will not go away – one woman’s Instagram diary of her long-haul illness. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34QT9Sw
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George Ezra opens up about OCD struggle
The musician says he is plagued by intrusive thoughts, and has suffered from OCD "my whole life". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jJl8Ij
Hundreds of migrants still dying in Med five years since 2015
Five years on from the migrant crisis of 2015 hundreds are still dying in the Mediterranean. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2QEZRme
Rival powers jockey for the lead in hypersonic aircraft
The US, China and Russia are pouring money into aircraft that can fly at five times the speed of sound. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lzayFi
Coronavirus: How teachers are feeling as schools return
Four teachers share their experiences of the pandemic as they prepare to welcome pupils back to school. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lv4SfD
The traditional crafts in danger of dying out
Who was the last British deckle-maker? Who makes withy pots? And what is an orrery? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/32GvPUZ
M&S food goes fully online with Ocado launch
The grocer is making its entire range available for delivery but experts are divided on the move. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3jwTnT8
Child Trust Funds: Teenagers get first chance to access cash
Savings pots could now be worth more than £1,000 but many teenagers are unaware they exist. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2EUq1yJ
How this African restaurant adapted to the pandemic
Molly Malone's Restaurant in Johannesburg has converted its carpark into an outdoor 'roadhouse'. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32KIru3
‘We Germans,’ Alexander Starritt by the Author: An Excerpt
By Unknown Author from NYT Books https://ift.tt/2ENgSIq
Facebook Could Block Sharing of News Stories in Australia
By BY DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI AND MIKE ISAAC from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/32KSNdo
Frustrated by Election Boycott, Venezuela’s Leader Pardons 100 Opponents
By BY ANATOLY KURMANAEV from NYT World https://ift.tt/3hYVvCR
A Teacher and Congresswoman Confronts School Reopenings
By BY REID J. EPSTEIN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3jxJ29n
Trump Fans Strife as Unrest Roils the U.S.
By BY PETER BAKER AND MAGGIE HABERMAN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2YQLyQa
A series of primaries in Massachusetts could be a bellwether for the Democratic Party.
By BY JACEY FORTIN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/34OFiMu
Trump defends supporters accused in deadly clashes
The US president suggests right-wing activists in Wisconsin and Oregon acted in self-defence. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2EOY2AE
Zoom revenues skyrocket as profits double
The popular video conferencing app has seen a 458% jump in customer growth compared with last year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YRjmg4
Child Trust Funds: Teenagers get first chance to access cash
Savings pots could now be worth more than £1,000 but many teenagers are unaware they exist. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2EUq1yJ
The 1980s 'super recession': When unemployment topped 3m - and kept rising
As the UK copes with being in a recession, how does it compare with the recession in the 1980s? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2EUlQmx
Rohingya crisis: Growing up in the world's largest refugee camp
Nayeem, 3, is one of 20,000 children born every year in the camp in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jCnzfH
Meet Senegal's first female professional surfer
Khadjou Sambe, 25, defied social expectations to ride the Atlantic waves. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bdUkfX
Why this black drive-in cinema is a big hit
Drive-ins are booming, of course. But this one is also responding to the other big story of the year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hKtMWl
'We need Eat Out To Help Out to run in the autumn'
A group of restaurateurs wants the Eat Out To Help Out scheme to be brought back in the autumn. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2DbS2kY
Coronavirus: From fitness training to feeding people
Gym owner Mike Hind and his team have been delivering care packages to vulnerable people. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hJI9dc
Going for a Lake District walk with Max the Miracle Dog
Kerry Irving and his three dogs have become an internet sensation, so the BBC joined them for a walk. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2QC1C3A
Hilary Swank on Netflix's sci-fi Away and the ultimate work-life dilemma
Hilary Swank talks about her role for Netflix as the commander on the first manned mission to Mars. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3gJC6Ea
The search engine boss who wants to help us all plant trees
Christian Kroll is the boss of Ecosia, which donates 80% of its profits to tree-planting projects. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YPoIZg
Sheffield United: Who wrote club anthem Greasy Chip Butty?
John Denver's 1974 hit Annie's Song has been the tune of Sheffield United's anthem for decades. Why? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31GT4Pf
Quotation of the Day: As China Flexes, Taiwan Revamps Its Military
By Unknown Author from NYT Today’s Paper https://ift.tt/2EwV5VO
How to Help Someone Who Lost Their Job
By BY DORIE CHEVLEN from NYT Smarter Living https://ift.tt/2YPiDMn
Think You’re Making Good Climate Choices? Take This Mini-Quiz
By BY VERONICA PENNEY from NYT Climate https://ift.tt/2YOnXj6
I’m Still Reading Andrew Sullivan. But I Can’t Defend Him.
By BY BEN SMITH from NYT Business https://ift.tt/31FeH2G
Norway bunker partygoers poisoned with carbon monoxide
More than 20 people were hospitalised after attending the party in the Norwegian capital Oslo. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lyzLje
Price of plastic carrier bags to double to 10p next year
The fee for single-use bags will rise to 10p and be extended to all shops from April 2021. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3gDVWRf
The search engine boss who wants to help us all plant trees
Christian Kroll is the boss of Ecosia, which donates 80% of its profits to tree-planting projects. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YPoIZg
Portland Shooting Amplifies Tensions in Presidential Race
By BY MIKE BAKER, THOMAS KAPLAN AND SHANE GOLDMACHER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/32EEtTN
Jon Rahm Sinks a Big Putt to Win Playoff at the BMW Championship
By BY ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/31Iok0E
Eat Out to Help Out discount comes to an end
The government's dining discount scheme ends on Monday, but there are calls for it to be extended. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/32DNxbN
Price of plastic carrier bags to double to 10p next year
The fee for single-use bags will rise to 10p and be extended to all shops from April 2021. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3gDVWRf
Government paid influencers to promote Test and Trace
Taxpayer money was used to pay influencers to promote Test and Trace. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bdp94k
Mauritius oil spill: 'We want to protect our island'
Young locals are helping to prevent environmental damage after an oil leak from a ship that ran aground. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2QEtapm
Stories of 2020: Five Lives Caught in a Year of Upheaval and Pain
By BY PETER BAKER, JOHN BRANCH, JOHN ELIGON, REID J. EPSTEIN, DAN LEVIN AND MARC STEIN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3gJPdVW
The Papers: Tax rises 'backlash', and schools' budget 'crisis'
Several papers lead with criticism over Rishi Sunak's reported plans to raise taxes in the next Budget. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31F4GT6
Coronavirus: PM's U-turns create a 'climate of uncertainty', says Conservative
It has become 'increasingly difficult' for MPs to defend government policy, a senior Tory warns. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3gGZl1J
Jacob Blake: Donald Trump to visit Kenosha amid unrest
The president is due to visit the city of Kenosha on Tuesday to meet local police. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31FQFoj
With a Wary Eye on China, Taiwan Moves to Revamp Its Military
By BY STEVEN LEE MYERS AND JAVIER C. HERNÁNDEZ from NYT World https://ift.tt/3hUcFS5
Quotation of the Day: District by District, a Plan for In-Person Schooling Falls Apart
By Unknown Author from NYT Today’s Paper https://ift.tt/3jsh0fv
Amid Tennis’s Swirling Storms, a Stubborn Djokovic Claims a Title
By BY CHRISTOPHER CLAREY from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/3jvpHWv
Mauritius oil spill: Thousands march in Port Louis
Massive amounts of oil spilled into a wildlife sanctuary, and 39 dead dolphins have been discovered. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2EFLPyp
How to Build a Catapult From Newspaper
By BY GODWYN MORRIS AND PAULA FRISCH from NYT At Home https://ift.tt/2GaP7dz
Phoenix Settles With Black Family After Police Drew Guns Over Reported Doll Theft
By BY CHRISTINA MORALES from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/32BL69E
Coronavirus: Life chances at risk if pupils don't return to school, Williamson says
The education secretary has written an open letter to parents insisting that schools are safe. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YLCuvU
One in four BHS stores remain vacant four years after collapse
Department store chain closed its last stores in 2016 but finding new uses is a lengthy process. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3lxldQH
‘It Was Challenging’: Bucks Return, Balancing Basketball and Activism
By BY MARC STEIN from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/31GQF7a
‘Enough Is Enough’: New Racial Justice Leaders Rise in Kenosha
By BY JOHN ELIGON from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/34LP95G
Covid warning as a million students set for uni return
Sending more than a million students back to university could spark second Covid wave, say lecturers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lxhZwz
Coronavirus: How lockdown 'robbed' us of grieving for mum
Jenny Wilson’s mum died just as the UK was going into lockdown. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2QDNSFQ
Flooding in Hereford: Residents still in temporary homes
People whose houses flooded twice in four months are still in temporary homes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3gE22RS
Begum Rokeya: The forgotten 19th Century feminist
Begum Rokeya was a writer, educationalist and reformer who tirelessly fought for women's rights. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2QCwJwg
One in four BHS stores remain vacant four years after collapse
Department store chain closed its last stores in 2016 but finding new uses is a lengthy process. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lxldQH
The diary of my daughter's murder: 'We were in hell on earth'
Bea Jones started writing a diary as she tried to come to terms with the brutal murder of her daughter Moira. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2DbEHsV
Coronavirus doctor's diary: The fake news about schools that's misleading parents
A video claiming that children could be placed in quarantine at school could disrupt the start of term. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34H2oEV
'They wanted to drown me at birth - now I'm a poet'
Kuli Kohli has always used writing as a means of escape from the prejudice she has experienced as an Asian woman with cerebral palsy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3gFymDK
Algeria's lessons from The Plague in the age of coronavirus
Finding parallels between the famous novel and how Algeria is coping with coronavirus amid political upheaval. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hJHdWg
Fox News Breaking News Alert
Fox News Breaking News Alert Accused Kenosha shooter's lawyer claims self-defense 08/28/20 4:25 PM
Coronavirus: Winter plans revealed in leaked Sage report
A leaked government report suggests a “reasonable worst case scenario” of 85,000 Covid deaths this winter. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YK58xE
Coronavirus: France sees 'exponential rise' in cases
The country records 7,379 new cases on Friday as President Macron warns of another lockdown. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2EMTdHT
TikTok stars charged over partying in LA during pandemic
Bryce Hall and Blake Gray held parties that breached Covid-19 restrictions, Los Angeles officials say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34HSoez
Apple removes Fortnite developer Epic from App Store
The move is the latest in a row between Apple and Fortnite creator Epic over in-app payments. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jtpT8F
‘My son was stillborn and now I help other parents’
Tommy Ferguson’s son Joshua was stillborn in 2009. He says helping others has been a "game changer" for him. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YHlAyE
Dead Dolphins Wash Ashore After Oil Spill Off Mauritius
By BY MICHAEL LEVENSON from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3baWhtB
Returning to the campaign trail, Trump unloads baseless attacks on Biden.
By BY PETER BAKER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/31BfL7y
Jacob Blake Was Shackled in Hospital Bed After Police Shooting
By BY JOHN ELIGON, SARAH MERVOSH AND RICHARD A. OPPEL JR. from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2G2P2s9
Lute Olson, Who Put Arizona on College Basketball Map, Dies at 85
By BY RICHARD GOLDSTEIN from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/34ELxCF
El legado de Shinzo Abe, el primer ministro de Japón que anunció su dimisión
By BY MOTOKO RICH AND RUSSELL GOLDMAN from NYT en Español https://ift.tt/2ENAwUQ
Bill for Trump’s Tax Holiday Will Be Due Next Year, Treasury Dept. Says
By BY ALAN RAPPEPORT from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3hFtaRw
New Yorkers were tricked into appearing in an R.N.C. video. They’re furious.
By BY MATTHEW HAAG from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2YEA4PJ
Medal for hero dog Kuno who saved soldiers' lives in Afghanistan
Kuno ran through a hail of bullets to tackle a gunman - and now has prosthetic paws after being shot. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3b3P4vw
Coronavirus unemployment: 'I felt worthless'
Julie changed jobs a week before lockdown - then found herself out of work and ineligible for help. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3luLSO3
A clever way to provide life-saving oxygen
An invention is saving children’s lives, providing oxygen in hospitals without reliable electricity. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YM1tiN
Why parcel delivery courier company DPD is in court
Most DPD drivers are on self-employed franchise contracts without sick pay and holiday pay. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YLzPCn
Week in pictures: 22-28 August 2020
A selection of remarkable images taken around the world this week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2EC3ZB5
Jejoen Bontinck: I escaped a life of Islamic terror - now I rap about it
Jejoen Bontinck, an ex-member of Islamist group Sharia4Belgium, wants to use music to move on from his past. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/32xCKzS
Coronavirus: Bus journeys will be first challenge of new school year
As pupils return, there are concerns buses could be a weak link in the back-to-school safety plan. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2EHQwrd
Amazon fires: Are they worse this year than before?
Blazes are continuing to rage in the Amazon rainforest, despite the Brazilian president's fire ban. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31FfZuC
Five things to focus on in your CV
When it comes to CV-writing, maximise your chances of a job by focusing on these five things. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lpT0eH
“Just think about what we achieved together with President Trump. The strongest economy in history.”
By BY JEANNA SMIALEK from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/32ypv1O
Jeff Van Drew, a former Democratic congressman who joined the Republicans, heaps praise on Trump.
By BY MATT STEVENS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2EospOF
“As Republicans, we are proud to stand with [President Trump] and to work for you. Together we … achieved energy independence.”
By BY CORAL DAVENPORT from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3jrAJfr
Ja’Ron Smith, a top Black White House aide, continues an R.N.C. trend by saying Trump has ‘deep empathy.’
By BY GLENN THRUSH from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2Qv2oQb
Mets G.M. Says Commissioner ‘Doesn’t Get It’ in Video
By BY TYLER KEPNER from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/34DvMf5
Kevin McCarthy rehashes many of the convention’s biggest catchphrases in his speech.
By BY MAGGIE ASTOR from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2QvxKG7
Jackson Heights, Queens: Walk Where the World Finds a Home
By BY MICHAEL KIMMELMAN from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/3lsPjVs
Franklin Graham, key to Trump’s support among evangelical voters, makes the case for his re-election.
By BY MICHAEL D. SHEAR from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3hANS5d
Suspect in Kenosha Killings Ardently Promoted Blue Lives Matter
By BY NEIL MACFARQUHAR from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3baiLLl
Fox News Breaking News Alert
Fox News Breaking News Alert WATCH LIVE: RNC's final night to feature Dr. Ben Carson, Ivanka Trump, Alice Johnson and a high-stakes speech from President Tru 08/27/20 5:30 PM
Trump Heads Into General Election Leading a Party He Has Transformed
By BY ALEXANDER BURNS AND MAGGIE HABERMAN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3bfgG0V
Instead of Evolving as President, Trump Has Bent the Job to His Will
By BY PETER BAKER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3hztLo4
‘It Gives Me Chills’: An N.B.A. Player Talks Profiling and Protests
By BY SCOTT CACCIOLA from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2D5MloN
‘Bill & Ted Face the Music’ Review: Be Adequate to Each Other
By BY A.O. SCOTT from NYT Movies https://ift.tt/34GyLDO
C.D.C.’s ‘Clarification’ on Coronavirus Testing Offers More Confusion
By BY SHERYL GAY STOLBERG from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2D4cfJp