Nigeria election: Atiku Abubakar rejects Muhammadu Buhari's victory
Atiku Abubakar rejects President Buhari's re-election, calling it a return to "military dictatorship" . from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VpnoYH
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Cairo station fire: Train crash causes deadly blaze
At least 20 people are killed after a train hits a platform at Ramses Station and explodes in flames. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NDiRzz
Nicaragua releases dozens of prisoners ahead of talks
Dozens of people arrested during months of anti-government protests are released. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Uc6Nr9
Ethiopia PM Abiy Ahmed to host a fundraising dinner
The event is part of an effort to raise $1bn for infrastructure projects in the capital Addis Ababa. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2T6qtAe
Selma Blair opens up about MS: 'People with disabilities are invisible'
The US actress stepped out at an Oscars party with a cane, four months after her diagnosis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NvNBSH
Ukraine pulls out of Eurovision Song Contest 2019
Three acts had refused to represent the country at the contest in a political row involving Russia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2H6rPUs
When Kim responded to a foreign reporter
The moment Kim Jong-un answered a question from a foreign reporter at the US-North Korea summit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Nw2apo
Kim and Trump start second day of talks
US President Donald Trump and North Korea's Kim Jong-un discuss the day ahead as they begin talks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2EBgV7I
Michael Cohen: Five things he said about Donald Trump
From hacked emails to hush money, the explosive things Trump's ex-lawyer Michael Cohen told Congress. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2EE0A2d
India Pakistan: Footage appears to show downed Indian jet
The downing of aircraft marks a significant escalation of the dispute between India and Pakistan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SvQx2L
What President Bush's dog Sully did next
The former service dog of the late President George HW Bush has a new job with the US Navy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2T4jHuY
Trump and Kim meet for Vietnam summit
The US president and North Korean leader shook hands at the start of their summit in Vietnam. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2U6PRm8
Exclusive pictures of final Islamic State group bastion
Several hundred fighters from the Islamic State group are holed up in Baghuz. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ICOOcj
Melissa McCarthy's Oscars bunny dress criticised by top designer
The outfit Melissa McCarthy wore to present best costume design is branded "tasteless and insulting". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2tIZaNe
Joe's 100th birthday card appeal goes global
Joe Cuba wanted 100 cards for his 100th birthday - but he received a few thousand instead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2tEY31h
Athens to open up ancient river
Athens city planners aim to uncover an ancient river long hidden underground. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2H4NCfs
Locals want Iceland to buy their island
A town in Iceland wants the state to stop an island becoming private property. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Sp8kbT
The 'caravans of love' visiting Spain's empty villages
For the men who remain to farm the land in emptying Spanish villages it can be hard to meet women. The 'caravans of women' are one solution. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XuhjMv
Abhinandan: Who is the Indian pilot captured by Pakistan?
The fighter pilot who has 16 years of experience is from the southern city of Chennai. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2H9ecnx
Risks to Mexico journalists remain despite Amlo's promises
Mexico’s president promised to put an end to the murders of journalists, but attacks continue. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2EB9L3b
What we've learnt from the Nigerian election
Five lessons from a controversial poll. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GPfwN9
Venezuela crisis: How much aid is getting in?
A large shipment of US humanitarian aid has been refused entry into Venezuela. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SyYtjC
Can Georgian wine win over global drinkers?
As Georgia aims to boost wine exports, can its unique but sometimes challenging bottles find more fans? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2BUcgMe
carbonado: Word of the day for February 28, 2019
carbonado , n : (dated) Meat or fish that has been scored and broiled. […] A dark, non-transparent, impure form of polycrystalline diamond (also containing graphite and amorphous carbon) used in drilling. Today is Día de Andalucía, which commemorates the day in 1980 when a referendum led to Andalusia becoming an autonomous community of Spain.
pronoia: Word of the day for February 27, 2019
pronoia , n : (philosophy, theology) Divine providence, foreknowledge, foresight. (historical, Byzantine Empire) An imperial grant to an individual of temporary fiscal rights in the form of land, incomes or taxes from land, fishing rights, etc., sometimes carrying with it an obligation of military service. […] (psychology) A belief (sometimes regarded as irrational) that people conspire to do one good.
FOX BIZ NEWS: Michael Cohen hearing is a "charade and sham," attorney Harmeet Dhillon says
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FOX BIZ NEWS: Democratic Party is being taken over by extreme policy: Rep. Tom Reed
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FOX BIZ NEWS: Zero chance Kim Jong Un will denuclearize: CFR’s Richard Haass
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FOX BIZ NEWS: Joe Biden is out of touch with his party: RNC chair Ronna Romney McDaniel
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FOX BIZ NEWS: Bernie Sanders draws criticism for failing to label Nicolás Maduro a 'dictator'
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FOX BIZ NEWS: Iowa Senator aims to reduce government waste with two bills
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FOX BIZ NEWS: Fed Chair Jerome Powell warns about defaulting on US debt payments
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FOX BIZ NEWS: Cohen sticks to Trump accusations, shaking off GOP criticism
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FOX BIZ NEWS: US military intervention in Venezuela may begin very soon: Gen. Tata
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FOX BIZ NEWS: Cohen: Trump sought Deutsche Bank loans by inflating assets
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Trump says he walked away from deal with North Korea over sanctions
The US president says talks ended without an agreement after North Korea asked for full sanctions relief. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Xp5Wpc
Gangs: 27,000 children in England say they are members - report
A major report says gangs are using "chilling levels of violence" to keep child members compliant. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2SspxkN
Semi-identical twins 'identified for only the second time'
The boy and girl are identical on their mother's side but share only a proportion of their father's DNA. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2XoFegq
Michael Cohen: Five things he said about Donald Trump
From hacked emails to hush money, the explosive things Trump's ex-lawyer Michael Cohen told Congress. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2EE0A2d
More than 100 firefighters battle Birmingham tyre centre fire
Residents have been told to keep their windows and doors shut due to a tyre plant fire in Birmingham. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Tj0bKy
Jeremy Corbyn: Labour will support Brexit referendum
But the Labour leader says he will continue to push for other options, after Commons Brexit votes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2XsP80H
Bank customers hit by dozens of IT shutdowns
Customers suffer regular operational and security incidents, BBC analysis of new data reveals. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2EBNpib
India demands Pakistan release pilot as Kashmir crisis intensifies
Tensions rise over a fighter pilot being held following an exchange of fire over disputed Kashmir. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2XBpXJo
Manchester Pride: Ariane Grande responds to backlash
The US singer responds to concerns about a straight artist headlining the LGBT event in Manchester. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2tFzNMj
Mike Hall: UK endurance cyclist's death in Australia 'avoidable'
Mike Hall died almost instantly when he was hit by a car during a race in Australia in 2017. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2IFtUZT
Online gambling: Labour promises tougher limits
Limits on how much gamblers can stake online would be introduced under Labour, Tom Watson says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2SvMljl
Prince William and Kate visit Empire bar during NI trip
The couple ended their first day of their visit at a party to celebrate young people who have made a difference to NI. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Vo4bqm
The Papers: Trump 'lies' and footballers' mental health
The US president makes many front pages while footballers' mental health dominates the tabloids. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2TqxBHm
News Daily: Trump and Kim talks end, and thousands of children in gangs
Your morning briefing for 28 February 2019. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2tFINkJ
What President Bush's dog Sully did next
The former service dog of the late President George HW Bush has a new job with the US Navy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2T4jHuY
Booker Prize finds new funder in billionaire Sir Michael Moritz
Venture capitalist Sir Michael Moritz steps in after the literary award's previous sponsor withdrew. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ICydoL
UK Antarctic meteorite hunt bags large haul
The first British-led expedition to gather space rocks in the Antarctic returns with 36 objects. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2BWYqbZ
What is BritBox?
The new streaming service is set to arrive in the UK, but what is it? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2UbkO8K
Norwich City: Marco Stiepermann cleans Daniel Farke's car
Midfielder Marco Stiepermann took the chance to avoid a £50 fine by spinning a wheel of chance. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Nup8gA
Diabulimia: NHS cash to treat type 1 diabetes eating disorder
Zohra says treatment for the type 1 diabetes eating disorder has saved her life. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2tIMfLk
The 'caravans of love' visiting Spain's empty villages
For the men who remain to farm the land in emptying Spanish villages it can be hard to meet women. The 'caravans of women' are one solution. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2XuhjMv
Do we know how many children are in gangs?
A report today suggests 27,000 children are members of gangs, but how accurate is that figure? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2XoLzIK
Will Birmingham's boom benefit all?
Not since the 1960s has Birmingham experienced so much redevelopment - but will the boom benefit everyone? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2T8vPLH
The hairdressers spotting signs of abuse
Hairdressers and beauticians are being trained on the signs of domestic abuse, after one fatal case. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2H5t8TK
'How learning a foreign language changed my life'
Native English speakers on how their lives have been shaped by learning a second language. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2H4Rb5k
The phone-makers bringing buttons back
Several phones at MWC are sporting physical keyboards rather than relying on touchscreens. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Ny5u3g
Why are there UK wildfires in February?
What is causing the multiple February wildfires and is this the new normal? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2T2GBmC
Will the BBC and ITV's BritBox be a hit or a flop?
The BBC and ITV-run service has been more than a decade in the making. Is it too little, too late? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Ubj4w0
Buttler and Gayle smash breathtaking centuries as England edge Windies in thriller
Chris Gayle hits a superb 162 as West Indies fall agonisingly short of a famous one-day victory against a Jos Buttler-inspired England. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2IGqsOU
Bank customers hit by dozens of IT shutdowns
Customers suffer regular operational and security incidents, BBC analysis of new data reveals. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2EBNpib
UK car output driven down by plunging demand in China
The motor industry has been hit by "myriad challenges" including declining demand in key markets. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2TlmIWV
Online gambling: Labour promises tougher limits
Limits on how much gamblers can stake online would be introduced under Labour, Tom Watson says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SvMljl
Post-Brexit migration rules disastrous, say manufacturers
The UK's main manufacturing body lambasts plans for a minimum salary threshold for skilled migrants. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2BW8LoJ
Airlines reroute to avoid Pakistan
The closure of Pakistan's airspace has prompted several airlines to reroute or suspend services. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2U9VX51
Booker Prize finds new funder in billionaire Sir Michael Moritz
Venture capitalist Sir Michael Moritz steps in after the literary award's previous sponsor withdrew. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ICydoL
'Everything awesome' at Lego as it grows again
The Danish toymaker set out plans to open 80 stores in China as growth rebounded from last year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NwNXZv
Trump urged to stay tough over China trade deal
Congress said the Trump administration should hold out for a substantive deal with China. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XmPRjX
M&S and Ocado to start home delivery service next year
The deal with Ocado will give M&S a home delivery food service for the first time. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Ub9wkL
Metro bank shares slump on cash call
The challenger bank's shares see another double-digit fall after it unveils a fundraising plan. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2TjoTKM
Ted Baker shares tumble after profit warning
Shares in the fashion chain fall over 11% after the fashion chain says profits will be lower-than-expected. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2UaIx94
Selfridges bans sale of exotic skins
Animal welfare activists say 'hats off to Selfridges' for removing the products from its shelves. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NApAdy
Netflix: Is streaming killing the cinema industry?
As ever more people sign up to streaming services, are fewer going to the movies? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2E4NRUz
A quick history of the British car industry
A quick history of the British car industry, by economist Dan Coffey. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Iv8vCS
How shampoo became a million dollar idea
The BBC's Aaron Heslehurst explains how shampoo became a million dollar idea. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2T7nqaf
Can Georgian wine win over global drinkers?
As Georgia aims to boost wine exports, can its unique but sometimes challenging bottles find more fans? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2BUcgMe
Why are more and more car companies teaming up?
Daimler and BMW are the latest to join forces as new technologies threaten to upend the car industry. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2tDg93M
Will the BBC and ITV's BritBox be a hit or a flop?
The BBC and ITV-run service has been more than a decade in the making. Is it too little, too late? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Ubj4w0
UK global university ranking Brexit warning
UK universities perform well in subject league tables but there are warnings that depends on EU partnerships. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2TkwUix
Would a 'digital you' make buying clothes online easier?
People love the convenience of online shopping, but not the fact that clothes often don't fit. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2H1wRSm
Karren Brady: 'The first lady of football'
Karren Brady is one of the most prominent women in the football industry but has many other achievements. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2tBTdBO
The three friends behind a $1bn healthy fast-food firm
How three college students set up popular restaurant chain Sweetgreen. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Ns8VIP
Wikipedia article of the day for February 28, 2019
The Wikipedia article of the day for February 28, 2019 is Dark Angel (2000 TV series) . Dark Angel is an American cyberpunk television series that premiered in October 2000. Created by James Cameron and Charles H. Eglee, it starred Jessica Alba (pictured) in her breakthrough role. Set in 2019, the series chronicles the life of Max Guevara (Alba), a genetically enhanced super-soldier who escapes from a covert military facility as a child. In a post-apocalyptic Seattle, she tries to lead a normal life, while eluding capture by government agents and searching for her siblings scattered in the aftermath of their escape. The first season received mainly positive reviews and won several awards, including the People's Choice Award for Favorite New TV Drama. The second (final) season received some criticism for new plot elements. A series of novels continued the storyline, and a video game adaptation was released. Dark Angel has gothic and female empowerment themes, and Max has been compa
Wikipedia article of the day for February 27, 2019
The Wikipedia article of the day for February 27, 2019 is Battle of San Patricio . The Battle of San Patricio was fought on February 27, 1836, between Mexican troops and Texians, rebellious settlers in the Mexican province of Texas. The battle marked the start of the Goliad Campaign, the Mexican offensive to retake the Texas Gulf Coast. By the end of 1835, all Mexican troops had been driven from Texas. Frank W. Johnson, the commander of the volunteer army in Texas, gathered volunteers for a planned invasion of the Mexican port town of Matamoros. After spending several weeks gathering horses, in late February Johnson and about 40 men led the herd to San Patricio. He assigned some of his troops to a ranch outside town to guard the horses. Unbeknownst to the Texians, on February 18 Mexican General José de Urrea (pictured) had led a large contingent of troops from Matamoros into Texas. Urrea's men easily followed the trail left by the horses, and surprised the sleeping Texians in San
BBC and ITV in talks over Netflix rival
ITV says talks over a Netflix rival are in a "concluding phase" at it reports a 13% rise in 2018 profits. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2tGzSQ5
Wonga causing damage 'from beyond the grave'
Thousands of customers seeking compensation from the collapsed lender are being cast aside, MPs say. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ICNPZF
Spotify launches in India to tap growing digital market
The Swedish firm faces competition from several local rivals in the fast-growing digital market. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Vo1HIG
UK's richest man in £1bn oil and chemicals investment
Ineos boss Jim Ratcliffe says the company will upgrade North Sea pipelines and build new plants in Grangemouth and Hull. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NwMPVz
Does Help to Buy prop up housebuilders?
The government says it helps people on to the housing ladder. Critics say it just subsidises builders. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ThkRCz
Brexit: No-deal impact assessment published
It says there is "little evidence" that businesses are "preparing in earnest for a no-deal scenario". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2tIIwgJ
Decathlon cancels sports hijab sale in France
Decathlon changes its mind about selling a sportswear hijab in France after it sparks an outcry. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Tm04xK
Rail franchise model cannot continue, says review chief
The man leading a review of Britain's rail system says franchising no longer delivers "clear benefits". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2EcJkzw
Fiat Chrysler to invest $4.5bn in US production plants
The says it will create 6,500 new jobs and open the first Detroit assembly plant in 30 years. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2BTq3Tt
Pfizer: Countries free-riding on US innovation
The pharmaceutical giant says America should fight price controls as part of trade talks. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XjeVYW
Marks and Spencer and Ocado in home delivery deal talks
A successful outcome would give Marks and Spencer the online delivery business it is lacking. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NtfuLf
Pound rises amid Brexit delay speculation
Sterling hits a 21-month high against the euro as markets price in a possible Article 50 extension. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Ugpeeg
Trump doesn't understand economics, says former Fed chair Janet Yellen
Former US central bank head Janet Yellen says the president has no grasp of key issues or the Fed's purpose. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Ex64vk
Tesla's Elon Musk may be in contempt over tweet
The US financial regulator asks a judge to sanction the Tesla boss for breaking a deal over tweeting. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2BUvql6
Housebuilder Persimmon's profits top £1bn
The firm also names a new chief executive, following the pay row surrounding his predecessor. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NsOSKl
Gap between rich and poor starts to widen
Income inequality widened last year, reversing the recent trend, as benefits were squeezed but wages rose. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2H0GAYY
London black cab drivers lose Uber legal action
The United Cabbies Group say the decision to grant Uber a 15-month permit was "tainted by bias". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XmOlhC
Eurostar owner allays Brexit chaos fears
The biggest investor in the cross-Channel train service says it will be ready whatever the Brexit scenario. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2StAXEZ
Zimbabwe introduces RTGS dollar to solve currency problem
The government calls it the RTGS dollar, but what is it and will it solve the country's cash problem? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SrqOsf
Etsy shares surge as revenue hits $200m
The gains capped the firm's strongest year of revenue growth since 2015. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2UfDsvW
Scottish Power unveils investment plan
The energy giant says it will invest up to £2bn in grid connections and battery capacity at its wind farms. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2tCqX21
UK to keep trade penalties post-Brexit
Chinese car tyres and wheels are among the products that will continue to be penalised after Brexit. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XlcF3q
Laura Ashley faces possible takeover bid
The struggling retailer says it is not for sale but investment firm Flacks Group is weighing up a bid. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SpAgwn
Trump: US and China 'very very close' on deal
US President says he is hopeful the two countries can reach an agreement over trade. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Vk0kLb
What's missing from this bus?
The district of Schaffhausen in Switzerland has integrated a driverless bus into its public transport system. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ICNOoz
Paternal leave rights equalised to maternity rights
A father explains why he did not regret taking up the offer of six months paid paternity leave after the birth of his son. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2GHSqYA
Bill Granger: 'Godfather' of avocado toast
Australian restaurateur Bill Granger, credited with inventing hipster brunch staple smashed avocado on toast, continues to grow his breakfast empire. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Nsk3W9
I gave up working in law to become a make-up artist
Ravita Pannu appeased her parents by working in law but gave it up to follow her make-up dream. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2GJTrzp
'Be prepared for the long haul'
Actiph Water CEO Jamie Douglas-Hamilton says launching a product will take you "longer than you ever imagined". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XoukHl
BBC and ITV in talks over Netflix rival
ITV says talks over a Netflix rival are in a "concluding phase" at it reports a 13% rise in 2018 profits. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2tGzSQ5
Abortion in Northern Ireland: Derry Girls join protest
Women march to Parliament to represent those forced to fly to England and Wales for treatment. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2BPXiGX
Wonga causing damage 'from beyond the grave'
Thousands of customers seeking compensation from the collapsed lender are being cast aside, MPs say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ICNPZF
M&S and Ocado in £750m home delivery deal
The deal will give M&S a home delivery food service for the first time. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Ub9wkL
George Pell: Cardinal's bail revoked after sexual abuse conviction
The ex-Vatican treasurer has been ordered into custody after being convicted of child sexual abuse. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Nt31Y7
Exclusive pictures of final Islamic State group bastion
Several hundred fighters from the Islamic State group are holed up in Baghuz. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ICOOcj
Rail passengers face another difficult year, warn MPs
More timetable changes are planned for May - a year after similar updates caused major disruption. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NxMPVf
Newspaper headlines: May's Brexit delay vote and February's hot weather
The shift in the PM's stance makes most front pages, along with images of Britain soaking up the sun. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2tFpvMv
News Daily: Labour MP in anti-Semitism row, and language learning decline
Your morning briefing for 27 February 2019. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2GNEJrm
Can knife crime be stopped before it starts?
Ros Griffiths, who works with boys at risk of exclusion from school, says knife crime is caused by inequality and lack of opportunity. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2GL0o3j
Hedgehogs to swimsuits: How a warm winter affects us all
As the UK soaks up the sun, hedgehogs are coming out of hibernation and sales of summer clothes are up. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2IDZDLe
The seamstress who sews with her feet
Egyptian seamstress Baraka Shenouda was born without forearms and sews with her feet. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NwHEow
Shark feeding frenzy wins underwater photo award
Winning photos from the Underwater Photographer of the Year competition from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2IyNSpc
Oscars 2019: Red carpet rejection for BBC reporter
How many times can a BBC reporter get rejected before bagging an interview? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2U9nwvo
Organ donation law: How Keira's heart saved Max
The parents of Keira, and Max - the boy who received her heart - tell the story behind the organ donation legislation named after them. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2H2vjra
Chinese broadcaster censors Rami Malek Oscars speech
Mango TV changes "gay man" to "special group" in translating best actor Rami Malek's acceptance speech. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2H2xdbo
Alan Partridge returns to BBC with five-star reviews. A-ha!
This Time is hailed as a "magnificent return" for Steve Coogan's much-loved comedy character. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2IFbx7v
Could barristers earn more working in McDonald's?
Barristers are considering going on strike over pay, but how does their pay compare? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Tholoz
Autism-anorexia link 'must be acted on'
One in five women presenting to UK clinics with anorexia may also have autism, research suggests. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2EygpHk
Trump-Kim summit: What North Korea can learn from Vietnam's women
The two countries have things in common, and where Vietnam has blossomed, North Korea could follow. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2EdD2Qa
UK weather: Is hot February down to climate change?
Why have we gone from Beast from the East in 2018 to a weirdly warm February in 2019? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2IH5mzN
Eritrean Press: Reporting on Africa's most secretive state
A mystery man who reports news from one of the most repressive countries in the world gives his first interview. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2tEsjJy
Why is this tech show full of men?
Women make up less than a quarter of delegates at the annual technology fair in Barcelona. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2IFrZEG
French frustrations with Macron boil over in angry debates
Protests have taken place for 15 weeks in Paris, but much of the discontent can be found in small towns. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2T36jXR
'I don't reject you, I reject the cutting'
Twelve-year-old Rosie has to either run away from her family or submit herself to female genital mutilation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NsEl1X
FOX NEWS: Judith Miller: President Trump doesn't get enough credit for achievements with North Korea
Judith Miller: President Trump doesn't get enough credit for achievements with North Korea President Trump has accomplished more than I thought he would, says Fox News contributor Judith Miller. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2XqFjAo
FOX NEWS: How US intel services help President Trump in negotiations with Kim Jong Un
How US intel services help President Trump in negotiations with Kim Jong Un Insight from Daniel Hoffman, former CIA station chief. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2H7fa3F
FOX NEWS: President Trump pressured to address human rights at second summit with Kim Jong Un
President Trump pressured to address human rights at second summit with Kim Jong Un South Korean protesters joined North Korean defectors in Seoul to urge Trump to address North Korea's human rights record; reaction from Fox News contributors Leslie Marshall and Morgan Ortagus. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2NxiN3W
FOX NEWS: Report: Michael Cohen to call President Trump a 'racist' and a 'conman' in prepared testimony
Report: Michael Cohen to call President Trump a 'racist' and a 'conman' in prepared testimony President Trump's former attorney Michael Cohen set to testify before the House Oversight Committee; reaction and analysis from Fox News contributors Morgan Ortagus and Leslie Marshall. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2GMjK85
FOX NEWS: Breaking down tangible goals of President Trump's second summit with Kim Jong Un
Breaking down tangible goals of President Trump's second summit with Kim Jong Un Insight from former Trump adviser Fred Fleitz, Bruce Klingner, former CIA deputy division chief for the Koreas, and Hoover Fellow Lanhee Chen. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2BUr79k
FOX NEWS: President Trump attends working lunch with Vietnamese prime minister
President Trump attends working lunch with Vietnamese prime minister Trump praises Vietnam's tremendous progress, thanks summit hosts for buying Boeing commercial aircraft. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2BUqCMu
FOX NEWS: Expectations, secrecy surround build-up to Trump's second meeting with Kim Jong Un
Expectations, secrecy surround build-up to Trump's second meeting with Kim Jong Un President Trump has packed schedule during 2-day trip to Vietnam; Kristin Fisher reports from Hanoi. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2BXlVlo
FOX NEWS: Analysts hope Trump administration learned from 'mistakes' of Singapore summit
Analysts hope Trump administration learned from 'mistakes' of Singapore summit Following President Trump's first summit with Kim Jong Un, the U.S. unilaterally canceled military exercises but allowed North Korea's drills to continue; insight from Bruce Klingner, former CIA deputy division chief for the Koreas, and Lanhee Chen, a Hoover Fellow. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2H57UFF
FOX NEWS: President Trump praises Vietnam, thanks President Nguyen Phu Trong for hosting summit with Kim Jong Un
President Trump praises Vietnam, thanks President Nguyen Phu Trong for hosting summit with Kim Jong Un Trump attends Korea summit arrival ceremony, calls Vietnam an 'example' of what can become of North Korea if it gives up its nuclear weapons. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2Su1PUY
FOX NEWS: Rep. Gaetz says he was testing, not threatening Michael Cohen on Twitter
Rep. Gaetz says he was testing, not threatening Michael Cohen on Twitter Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz sends cryptic tweet to President Trump's former attorney Michael Cohen ahead of his public testimony; Chad Pergram reports from Capitol Hill. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2GNFCA8
‘Wrestle’ Review: On the Mat, Fighting for a Future
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‘The Competition’ Review: Vying for a Slot in an Elite Film School
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SFGATE: Hawaii fares fall to just $298 roundtrip
Hawaii fares fall to just $298 roundtrip" Published on February 26, 2019 at 11:41PM by Chris McGinnis This week roundtrip fares between the Bay Area and Hawaii have again dipped below the $300 threshold for trips from March through early June. To get the best deals at just $298 roundtrip, you must travel mid-week on Hawaiian Airlines in both directions. Weekend trips (departing and returning on Friday, Saturday or Sunday) are more expensive, but still relative bargains at around $358 round trip.
SFGATE: Credit card technology transition is trying for travelers
Credit card technology transition is trying for travelers" Published on February 26, 2019 at 10:28PM by Chris McGinnis When traveling in other countries, I frequently feel a little behind the times when it comes to paying with credit cards. I watch Europeans in sidewalk cafes pay for their drinks and meals almost effortlessly when waiters insert their credit cards into small mobile EMV processors, then ask customers to input their PIN number and/or a tip. Lately. I've seen them "tap to pay" at these terminals. Easy breezy! When I try to do that with my U.S-issued credit card, it's a problem. Waiters have to take the time to print out a tiny, curled up receipt and ask me to sign it. Whyyyy?
SFGATE: What it's like to fly Emirates business class
What it's like to fly Emirates business class" Published on February 25, 2019 at 10:30PM by Chris McGinnis, Jason Vaudrey After several years of accruing miles on Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan reward program, reader Jason Vaudrey splurged and redeemed 210,000 miles for a round trip ticket to Cambodia to experience Emirates Business Class-- a flight on a double decker A380 that would have cost about $7,000. Here's what that flight was like!
SFGATE: 9 more airlines join popular PreCheck
9 more airlines join popular PreCheck" Published on February 25, 2019 at 05:16PM by Chris McGinnis The Transportation Security Administration said this week it has added another nine airlines to its PreCheck program, enabling members traveling on those carriers to get expedited security screening – and the new participants include several major international carriers that fly into the Bay Area airports.
SFGATE: Southwest flies through rough week with Hawaii in the wings
Southwest flies through rough week with Hawaii in the wings" Published on February 23, 2019 at 06:45PM by Chris McGinnis, Tim Jue With a highly-anticipated announcement about its flights to Hawaii expected any day now, Southwest Airlines found itself shaking off a week of unexpected delays, cancellations, labor strife, investor anxiety, and word of an ongoing federal investigation into how it weighs its baggage. The airline could surely use a little aloha spirit right now...
SFGATE: Routes: Tokyo, Seattle, Denver, Charlotte, more
Routes: Tokyo, Seattle, Denver, Charlotte, more" Published on February 23, 2019 at 05:18PM by Chris McGinnis In route news this week, the Big Three U.S. airlines have all filed for new routes to Tokyo Haneda; the FAA finally gives a green light for Washington State's Paine Field to begin commercial operations, with Alaska Airlines and United poised to begin service there; Alaska shifts some routes from regional to mainline jets; United keeps growing at Denver and American expands at Charlotte; Delta trims some Washington Reagan National routes and adds a new one there; Norwegian will enter two new transatlantic markets; Ethiopian adds Chicago flights; and French carrier XL changes New York airports.
SFGATE: Guy Fieri wants his new fried chicken chain to be the next big thing in fast food
Guy Fieri wants his new fried chicken chain to be the next big thing in fast food" Published on February 27, 2019 at 12:13AM by Alyssa Pereira Together with Robert Earl, who founded the Planet Hollywood chain, Fieri is preparing to launch a second location of his fast casual chicken restaurant, Chicken Guy!, in Miami, less than a year after the first opened in Disney World's Disney Springs last August.
SFGATE: Report: Roundup found in some popular beers and wines
Report: Roundup found in some popular beers and wines" Published on February 27, 2019 at 01:04AM by Susana Guerrero Roundup's active ingredient glyphosate, which has been linked to cancer, has been found in popular beers and wines, according to a report by one public interest group. U.S. PIRG tested 20 different alcoholic beverages, which included five wines and 15 beers, and found that 19 of the 20 they reviewed contained small traces of glyphosate, an herbicide and pesticide that is a probable human carcinogen.
SFGATE: DeMarcus Cousins explains why Kevin Durant has been 'cussing' him out
DeMarcus Cousins explains why Kevin Durant has been 'cussing' him out" Published on February 26, 2019 at 10:51PM by Michael Rosen Cousins, long pilloried for his behavioral malfeasance, was caught up in a case of misunderstood intentions in the Warriors' 121-110 win over the Hornets when he snagged a technical for tossing a shoe into the crowd. Cousins was patrolling the paint during a routine half-court defensive possession late in the fourth quarter when he spotted a shoe just outside the key. He bent down, tossed the shoe, and heard the whistle.
SFGATE: House OKs Dem bill blocking Trump emergency on wall
House OKs Dem bill blocking Trump emergency on wall" Published on February 27, 2019 at 11:49AM by By ALAN FRAM and ANDREW TAYLOR, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats ignored a veto threat and rammed legislation through the House Tuesday that would stymie President Donald Trump's bid for billions of extra dollars for his border wall, escalating a clash over whether he was abusing his powers to advance his paramount campaign pledge. The House's 245-182 vote to block Trump's national emergency declaration fell well below the two-thirds majority that would be needed to override his promised veto. Top Republicans worked to keep defections as low as possible — 13 backed the Democrats' resolution — underscoring their desire to avoid a tally suggesting that Trump's hold on lawmakers was weakening.
SFGATE: Cohen prepared testimony: Trump is 'racist,' 'liar,' 'cheat'
Cohen prepared testimony: Trump is 'racist,' 'liar,' 'cheat'" Published on February 27, 2019 at 11:26AM by By MARY CLARE JALONICK and MICHAEL R. SISAK, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer, Michael Cohen, is expected to give a behind-the-scenes account of what he will claim is Trump's lying, racism and cheating, and possibly even criminal conduct, when he testifies publicly before a House committee on Wednesday, according to a person with knowledge of the matter. Cohen is expected to provide what he will claim is evidence, in the form of documents, of Trump's conduct, said the person, who requested anonymity to discuss the confidential testimony. Trump's former personal "fixer" arrived on Capitol Hill Tuesday to begin three days of congressional appearances, starting with a closed-door interview with the Senate intelligence committee.
SFGATE: One-on-One: Trump, Kim confront North Korea's nuke plans
One-on-One: Trump, Kim confront North Korea's nuke plans" Published on February 27, 2019 at 01:53AM by By JONATHAN LEMIRE, DEB RIECHMANN and FOSTER KLUG, Associated Press HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — After long journeys to Vietnam, U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un are in place for their second summit Wednesday to address perhaps the world's biggest security challenge: Kim's pursuit of a nuclear program that stands on the verge of viably threatening targets around the planet. Trump arrived late Tuesday in Air Force One after a long flight that included refueling stops in England and Qatar.
SFGATE: Fed's Powell predicts solid but slower growth in 2019
Fed's Powell predicts solid but slower growth in 2019" Published on February 27, 2019 at 03:27AM by By MARTIN CRUTSINGER, AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell says the U.S. economy should keep expanding at a solid, though somewhat slower pace this year. But he warns of growing risks, including a global slowdown, volatile financial markets and uncertainty about U.S. trade policy. In delivering the Fed's semiannual monetary report to Congress, Powell says the Fed will be "patient" in determining when to boost its benchmark policy rate in light of the various "crosscurrents and conflicting signals." He says the Fed's rate decisions will be "data dependent" as the economic outlook evolves. The Fed in December indicated it could hike rates two times this year.
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Central building of the Moscow Botanical Garden of Academy of Sciences in Moscow, Russia.. Learn more .
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'Loft' storehouse from Berdal, southern Vinje, Telemark, Norway. Built 1750-60. Now at the Norwegian Museum of Cultural History.. Learn more .
Theresa May buckles: British PM to rule out no-deal Brexit - The Sun
British Prime Minister Theresa May will on Tuesday propose formally ruling out a no-deal Brexit in a bid to avoid a rebellion by lawmakers who are threatening to grab control of the divorce process, The Sun newspaper reported. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2NqZ06g
UK parliament could vote on Brexit deal as early as next week: Lidington
British Prime Minister Theresa May could bring a Brexit deal to a vote in parliament as early as next week, her de-facto deputy said on Tuesday. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2VjuDBF
Iran's Zarif: Smooth diplomat challenged by hardliners
Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, who used his charm and knowledge of the West to help strike the landmark 2015 nuclear deal with world powers, announced his resignation unexpectedly on Monday on Instagram. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2IPNsLx
Iran infighting 'deadly poison' for foreign policy: Zarif
Fighting between parties and factions in Iran is a "deadly poison" undermining foreign policy, Mohammad Javad Zarif was quoted as saying in an interview published on Tuesday, a day after he resigned as Iranian foreign minister. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2IMPgVc
Iran's Foreign Minister Zarif, architect of nuclear deal, resigns
Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, the urbane, U.S.-educated architect of its 2015 nuclear deal with world powers, announced his resignation unexpectedly on Monday on Instagram. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2VnbRJJ
India says carried out air strike on 'terror camps' inside Pakistan
Indian jets crossed into Pakistani territory on Tuesday, conducting what one minister said was an air strike on "terror camps", dramatically escalating tensions between the nuclear-armed neighbors who have fought three wars against each other. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2Nu6oOr