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Malawi's antibiotics crisis: Why the drugs don't work for some

In Malawi, doctors say resistance to antibiotics is making their work increasingly difficult. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JPOA20

Earth Hour: Switching off lights to highlight climate change

Some of the world's most famous landmarks are plunged into darkness to draw attention to climate change. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HPhQnA

US-Mexico border: Migrants held as Trump threatens closure

Migrants are forced to sleep outside as US officials struggle with a surge in asylum-seekers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UjwIk1

New audio increases pressure on Trudeau in SNC-Lavalin affair

Former Canadian Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould releases a recording to bolster her version of events. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UqWFOZ

Thai baby elephants cheered as they escape mud pit

Six baby elephants who were stuck in steep muddy pit for two days are rescued by Thai park rangers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OADyfC

Muses no more: Ballet's newest choreographers

After centuries of taking orders now women are the ones calling the shots in ballet. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2uAUB8p

Tornado chasers face storm as lawsuit hits close to home

A lawsuit claims reckless behaviour by storm chasers before a fatal crash. Is there a wider problem? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2FEW1DQ

US school shootings: Have drills gone too far?

One school apparently shot teachers "execution style" with pellets as part of a rehearsal for the real thing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UbnzLr

FOX BIZ NEWS: Lyft's overvaluation concerns

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Lyft's overvaluation concerns NYU Marketing Professor Scott Galloway on Lyft's IPO and concerns over the company's outlook.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Lyft goes public despite concerns of mounting debt

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Lyft goes public despite concerns of mounting debt Dow Jones Newswires Chief Editor Glenn Hall and FBN's Susan Li on Lyft's IPO and the outlook for the markets.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Lyft makes public debut amid doubts of future profitability

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Lyft makes public debut amid doubts of future profitability Barron's senior writer Jon Swartz on Lyft's Wall Street debut and concerns over the company's debt and outlook for profitability.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Lyft shares pop in Wall Street debut

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Lyft shares pop in Wall Street debut Constellation Research founder Ray Wang and FBN's Stuart Varney on Lyft's Wall Street debut.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Don't nationalize 5G: Former Gov. Scott Walker

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Don't nationalize 5G: Former Gov. Scott Walker Former Gov. Scott Walker, R-Wis., on President Trump's 2020 reelection efforts, the Green New Deal and concerns over potential calls to nationalize 5G.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Netflix, Amazon leading to messier breakups?

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Netflix, Amazon leading to messier breakups? Relationship and online dating expert Dr. Jess Carbino on the complications of breaking up in an increasingly tech world.

FOX BIZ NEWS: America's race to 5G: Government is not the answer

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America's race to 5G: Government is not the answer The feds have no experience in developing such a system. They have never done it before, and it is doubtful they could do it at all; they darned sure could not do it that fast.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Trump administration’s lawsuit against Facebook isn’t going anywhere: Judge Napolitano

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Trump administration’s lawsuit against Facebook isn’t going anywhere: Judge Napolitano Fox News senior judicial analyst Judge Andrew Napolitano discusses the Trump administration’s lawsuit against Facebook and how Republicans are calling on Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) to step down as chairman of the House Intelligence Committee.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Senior population creating tech phenomenon to stay independent

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Senior population creating tech phenomenon to stay independent Research shows that more than ever senior citizens are embracing technology in their every day life.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Trump administration reportedly makes progress in China trade talks on forced technology transfers

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Trump administration reportedly makes progress in China trade talks on forced technology transfers 'Coming Collapse of China' author Gordon Chang on reports of progress on the issue of forced technology transfer in the Trump administration trade negotiations with China.

Thai baby elephants cheered as they escape mud pit

Six baby elephants who were stuck in steep muddy pit for two days are rescued by Thai park rangers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OADyfC

Muses no more: Ballet's newest choreographers

After centuries of taking orders now women are the ones calling the shots in ballet. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2uAUB8p

Vietnam students invent air cleaning bicycle

High school students in Vietnam create a bike device that cleans the air for the cyclist. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2uC4S4i

Mexico pioneers recycled seaweed shoes

A Mexican inventor is making recyclable shoes from plastic bottles and seaweed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WxchgW

Tornado chasers face storm as lawsuit hits close to home

A lawsuit claims reckless behaviour by storm chasers before a fatal crash. Is there a wider problem? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2FEW1DQ

US school shootings: Have drills gone too far?

One school apparently shot teachers "execution style" with pellets as part of a rehearsal for the real thing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UbnzLr

How Village People's cop Victor Willis aims to 'reboot' the group

Victor Willis, the pop group's former singer and songwriter, has overcome legal battles and rehab. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UoffXN

Is there an Austrian link to New Zealand mosque attacks?

The main suspect in the mosque massacre was familiar with Austria's far-right scene. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WyNaub

The Bollywood factor in India's election

A film about Prime Minister Modi is facing criticism for mythologising him ahead of a national vote. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2CNTG8W

Life after a devastating mining disaster

Brazil's Brumadinho dam disaster is having consequences in towns which are near similar dams. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Uog8zB

The Dangerous Flaws in Boeing’s Automated System

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By MIKA GRÖNDAHL, KEITH COLLINS and JAMES GLANZ from NYT Business https://ift.tt/2ux77Wx

News Quiz: Test Your Knowledge of the Week’s Headlines

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By CHRIS STANFORD and ANNA SCHAVERIEN from NYT Briefing https://ift.tt/2V2vWoJ

Why Do Garfield Phones Keep Washing Up on This Beach?

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By PALKO KARASZ from NYT World https://ift.tt/2U2J3Ka

Fossil Site Reveals Day That Meteor Hit Earth and, Maybe, Wiped Out Dinosaurs

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By WILLIAM J. BROAD and KENNETH CHANG from NYT Science https://ift.tt/2U5WCIZ

Is Poland Spring Water Really From a Spring? ‘Not One Drop,’ Says a Lawsuit

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By MATT STEVENS from NYT Business https://ift.tt/2HNALz8

In Ethiopia Crash, Faulty Sensor on Boeing 737 Max Is Suspected

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By JAMES GLANZ, THOMAS KAPLAN and JACK NICAS from NYT Business https://ift.tt/2OyD4H0

Lyft, Uber, Pinterest: Are internet unicorns really worth billions?

Lyft is the first tech company to float this year but the $24bn business is yet to make profit. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2CJJgHy

Compensation unlikely for London Capital & Finance investors

Rules suggest investments did not qualify for compensation as "personal advice was not involved". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2I2pdY9

Life after a devastating mining disaster

Brazil's Brumadinho dam disaster is having consequences in towns which are near similar dams. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Uog8zB

Wikipedia article of the day for March 31, 2019

The Wikipedia article of the day for March 31, 2019 is Georgetown Car Barn . The Car Barn is a historic building in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C. Designed by the American architect Waddy Butler Wood, it was built between 1895 and 1897 by the Capital Traction Company as a union terminal for several Washington and Virginia streetcar lines. The Exorcist steps, later named after their appearance in William Friedkin's 1973 horror film The Exorcist, were built during the initial construction to connect M Street with Prospect Street. Almost immediately after its construction, it was converted to accommodate electric streetcars. The building has undergone several renovations, the most extensive in 1911, when the original Romanesque Revival façade was significantly modified and the interior was almost completely gutted. Changing ownership over time, it maintained its original function of housing streetcars until 1950, when it was redeveloped as office space. Today, it is

Knife crime: More stop and search powers for police

Rules on searches without reasonable suspicion are being relaxed to tackle rising knife crime. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2WBiV5M

Mark Zuckerberg asks governments to help control internet content

Mark Zuckerberg writes an open letter calling for new laws to monitor internet content. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2WF2qGd

Ukraine election: Comedian is front-runner ahead of first round

Petro Poroshenko is seeking re-election but the surprise front-runner is comic Volodymyr Zelenskiy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2HNr0kP

Earth Hour: Switching off lights to highlight climate change

Some of the world's most famous landmarks are plunged into darkness to draw attention to climate change. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2HPhQnA

Brexit: Theresa May considers next step to break deadlock

Theresa May is under pressure from some senior Brexiteers to rule out a customs union with the EU. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Oy0PiB

More adults seeking support for alcoholic parents

Thousand more adults are seeking help in coping with an alcoholic parent every year, a charity says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2U4qrJQ

Paul Gascoigne among Spurs legends in final test game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Paul Gascoigne, Jurgen Klinsmann & David Ginola played in Spurs' final test event at their new £1bn stadium before its official opening on Wednesday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2CLje6W

North Korea says Madrid embassy raid was 'grave terror attack'

Pyongyang calls for an investigation and says it is watching rumours that the FBI played a role. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2HPkr16

Ethiopian Airlines crash: 'Pitch up, pitch up!'

Details are emerging of the final moments of the flight, which crashed six minutes after take-off. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2CIsYPi

Rolling Stones postpone North America tour over Mick Jagger illness

Mick Jagger's doctors have advised him not to travel. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2HO8Wa2

Thai baby elephants cheered as they escape mud pit

Six baby elephants who were stuck in steep muddy pit for two days are rescued by Thai park rangers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2OADyfC

Firefighters rescue hundreds of people stuck in toilets

London Fire Brigade has also rescued 17 children with their heads stuck in toilet seats. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2TKfsQE

The Papers: Tory 'civil war' over snap election idea

Sunday papers suggest Theresa May faces a backlash if she calls a snap election amid the Brexit deadlock. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2HXFjCy

Your pictures on the theme of 'sparkle'

Each week, we publish a gallery of readers' pictures on a set theme. This week it is "sparkle". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2UZzcBb

The male body positive Instagram influencer who ditched his six pack

Stevie Blaine, aka bopo.boy, struggled with an obsession over his body shape before a dramatic switch. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2uzihKj

US-Mexico border: Migrants held as Trump threatens closure

Migrants are forced to sleep outside as US officials struggle with a surge in asylum-seekers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2UjwIk1

When Drake turns up at your local club

Drake fans are delighted as the rapper plays an intimate aftershow set at small Leicester nightclub Republic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2U545YB

Hall of Fame honour for UK band who conquered the US

Keyboardist and vocalist Rod Argent and fellow singer Colin Blunstone were at the ceremony in New York. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2uxDJzp

Papery pyramid: A new look at the Louvre

French visual artist JR and a team of volunteers plaster paper around the Louvre's glass pyramid. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YwYARf

Tornado chasers face storm as lawsuit hits close to home

A lawsuit claims reckless behaviour by storm chasers before a fatal crash. Is there a wider problem? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2FEW1DQ

Minimum wage: How high could the lowest salaries go?

The UK's lowest-paid workers are getting a pay rise - helping everyone from bar staff to carers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2U7i6Fn

US school shootings: Have drills gone too far?

One school apparently shot teachers "execution style" with pellets as part of a rehearsal for the real thing. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2UbnzLr

Is there an Austrian link to New Zealand mosque attacks?

The main suspect in the mosque massacre was familiar with Austria's far-right scene. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2WyNaub

How Village People's cop Victor Willis aims to 'reboot' the group

Victor Willis, the pop group's former singer and songwriter, has overcome legal battles and rehab. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2UoffXN

Lyft, Uber, Pinterest: Are internet unicorns really worth billions?

Lyft is the first tech company to float this year but the $24bn business is yet to make profit. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2CJJgHy

Brexit: Will flights be disrupted?

The EU and UK have agreed a plan to try to avoid disruption. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2FISN23

Huddersfield captain 'empty' after relegation - how much worse can it get for Terriers?

Huddersfield captain Christopher Schindler says he feels "empty" after the Terriers were relegated from the Premier League following Saturday's defeat by Crystal Palace. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2FHc83K

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Fox News Breaking News Alert Mueller’s investigative report will be released to Congress by ‘mid-April, if not sooner,’ AG Barr says in letter 03/29/19 12:21 PM

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Fox News Breaking News Alert Linda McMahon to step down as head of SBA, source tells Fox News 03/29/19 10:05 AM

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Fox News Breaking News Alert Trump tells supporters at Michigan rally after Mueller probe: 'The collusion delusion is over' 03/28/19 4:34 PM

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Fox News Breaking News Alert Adam Schiff urged to step down by GOP members on House Intelligence Committee 03/28/19 6:35 AM

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Fox News Breaking News Alert FBI and Justice Department to review Jussie Smollett's case, Trump says 03/28/19 4:03 AM

How Village People's cop Victor Willis aims to 'reboot' the group

Victor Willis, the pop group's former singer and songwriter, has overcome legal battles and rehab. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UoffXN

Is there an Austrian link to New Zealand mosque attacks?

The main suspect in the mosque massacre was familiar with Austria's far-right scene. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WyNaub

The Bollywood factor in India's election

A film about Prime Minister Modi is facing criticism for mythologising him ahead of a national vote. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2CNTG8W

Life after a devastating mining disaster

Brazil's Brumadinho dam disaster is having consequences in towns which are near similar dams. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Uog8zB

Mumu Xu, Joseph Borson

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By Unknown Author from NYT Fashion https://ift.tt/2WC1wKf

Megan Keane, Alexander Roithmayr

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By Unknown Author from NYT Fashion https://ift.tt/2WzMEvX

Julie Keys, Andrew Heathfield

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By Unknown Author from NYT Fashion https://ift.tt/2HP7ggI

Jennifer Weissman, Nicholas Jette

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By Unknown Author from NYT Fashion https://ift.tt/2FLqO3c

Jennifer Hagan, Adam Humenansky

By Unknown Author from NYT Fashion https://ift.tt/2K1Uu0i

Gena Gonzales, Nathan Greenberg

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By Unknown Author from NYT Fashion https://ift.tt/2FKyy4q

Daniel Leung, Richard Kinnard

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By Unknown Author from NYT Fashion https://ift.tt/2THVvKd

Carter Hahn, Aaron Hartselle

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By Unknown Author from NYT Fashion https://ift.tt/2I0lN8t

Carolyn Conley, Gregory Lehman

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By Unknown Author from NYT Fashion https://ift.tt/2I1aFrW

Ann Dwyer, Thomas Dunn

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By Unknown Author from NYT Fashion https://ift.tt/2JQ4N7m

Amanda Lee, Derek Ju

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By Unknown Author from NYT Fashion https://ift.tt/2I2ysrm

Alexandra Armour, Joseph Stein

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By Unknown Author from NYT Fashion https://ift.tt/2WzM4ON

What’s on TV Sunday: ‘Veep’ and ‘10 Things I Hate About You’

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By GABE COHN from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/2YzSTSq

On ‘S.N.L.,’ Mueller, Barr and Trump Interpret the Final Report Very Differently

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By DAVE ITZKOFF from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/2JU28cR

Quotation of the Day: Britons United by Lost Hope, if Nothing Else

By Unknown Author from NYT Today’s Paper https://ift.tt/2FOW29P

No. 3 Texas Tech Upsets No. 1 Gonzaga for First Trip to Final Four

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By BILLY WITZ from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2UmvJjd

Former Trump Family Driver Has Been in ICE Custody for 8 Months

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By MIRIAM JORDAN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2OvRzvn

Trump Directs State Dept. to End Aid to 3 Central American Countries

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By KATIE ROGERS, ZOLAN KANNO-YOUNGS and MICHAEL D. SHEAR from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2JPEPkB

After Trump Casts Blame for a Special Olympics Cut, Betsy DeVos Flashes Pique

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By ERICA L. GREEN and MAGGIE HABERMAN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2uB8bbT

Barr Says Mueller Report Will Be Redacted and Made Public by Mid-April

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By KATIE BENNER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2FA0zeM

How Alex Jones and Infowars Helped a Florida Man Stalk Sandy Hook Families

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By ELIZABETH WILLIAMSON from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2FCfJjF

The Lost History of One of the World’s Strangest Science Experiments

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By CARL ZIMMER from NYT Sunday Review https://ift.tt/2JNRF2M

I Broke Up With Her Because She’s White

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By CHRISTOPHER RIVAS from NYT Style https://ift.tt/2FHHGHU

Is Theresa May the Worst Politician Ever?

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By JENNI RUSSELL from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2JQVJ23

In Blow to Trump, Judge Blocks Health Care Law ‘End Run’

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By ROBERT PEAR from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2UYrgjS

Scientists set sail on expedition to investigate 'Iceberg Alley' off Antarctica

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Scientists set sail on expedition to investigate 'Iceberg Alley' off Antarctica Region's deep-sea sediment carries signatures of past ice and climate More at https://www.nsf.gov/discoveries/disc_summ.jsp?cntn_id=297997&WT.mc_id=USNSF_1 This is an NSF Discoveries item. Read more at nsf.gov

World Water Day: Citizen scientists provide valuable information on intermittent rivers

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World Water Day: Citizen scientists provide valuable information on intermittent rivers Data on rivers that are sometimes dry, sometimes wet, are added to a U.S. network More at https://www.nsf.gov/discoveries/disc_summ.jsp?cntn_id=297579&WT.mc_id=USNSF_1 This is an NSF Discoveries item. Read more at nsf.gov

Big university gender pay gap revealed

Most British universities pay their average male employee more than their average female employee. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2uxXrLg

Gambling industry warned over fixed-odds stake cut

Firms are warned to be responsible as the maximum bet on fixed-odds betting terminals is cut to £2. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2V9ipMo

Why is Turkey fighting the markets?

Financial markets in Turkey have been volatile as elections loom - and the president blames the West. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2HWbhPA

Business ‘devastated’ by Brexit vote

Industry bodies say the Brexit uncertainty puts the UK's reputation, jobs and livelihoods at stake. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2HMH6Lk

Lyft shares close 9% higher in market debut

The ride-hailing company's shares made strong gains in the much-anticipated flotation. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2I2mPAL

Debenhams secures £200m lifeline with lenders

The chain completes a £200m deal to stay afloat, and leaves the door open for a bid from Sports Direct. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JOOMPb

Tui travel firm warns Boeing grounding to hit earnings

Travel firm says the grounding of Boeing 737 Max planes could cost it up to €300m (£258m) this year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2CLGUI4

First house price fall in England since 2012

But the Nationwide says house price rises in the other nations mean the UK average is still growing. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2FKqCBo

Boeing Ethiopia crash probe 'finds anti-stall device activated'

A flight-control feature activated before the Ethiopian Airlines plane crashed, a report says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JKIBeH

George Clooney calls for hotel boycott over Brunei LGBT laws

The actor urges a boycott after the country said homosexuality would soon be punishable by death. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YBf62n

Huawei sales top $100bn despite US-led pressure

The result comes against a backdrop of heightened scrutiny of the Chinese telecoms firm by the West. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2FFev7r

Lyft valued at $24bn ahead of share market debut

The taxi-hailing firm has priced its shares at the top of the expected range amid strong investor demand. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JMOTe8

Meet the man glamming up supercars for the stars

Yianni Charalambous transforms cars for the rich and famous people searching for that extra shine. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2HLg0Et

Brexit has 'left our lifestyle in limbo'

Recently retired Pat and John say their motor home travel plans are on hold because of Brexit. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2YyAcP6

Can Mike Ashley save debt-laden Debenhams?

Sports Direct boss Mike Ashley is considering a £61m bid for Debenhams, but can he can save it? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2CIiCPp

UK fashion brands battle for China's growing market

UK fashion designers are chasing business in Shanghai - one of Asia's biggest fashion weeks. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2UoFBsy

Mobile barbering: 'It's like Uber, but for haircuts'

A start-up in London thinks it can shake up the barbering industry by persuading people to get their hair cut in a van. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JXGwMy

‘The Burial of Kojo’ Review: A Dazzling Modern Fable

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By GLENN KENNY The Burial Of Kojo () Opening March 29, 2019 from NYT Critics' Pick https://ift.tt/2YsK113

‘Relaxer’ Review: Help! He’s Sitting and He Can’t Get Up

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By JEANNETTE CATSOULIS Relaxer () Opening Unknown Date from NYT Critics' Pick https://ift.tt/2TGv4Vt

‘Diane’ Review: A Vibrant Tale of Love, Sisterhood and Decline

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By JEANNETTE CATSOULIS Diane () Opening March 29, 2019 from NYT Critics' Pick https://ift.tt/2YwI0kk

‘The Brink’ Review: Considering the Unlikely Charm of Stephen Bannon

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By A.O. SCOTT The Brink () Opening March 29, 2019 from NYT Critics' Pick https://ift.tt/2TZ7acA

Autonomy sale the focus of the UK's biggest fraud trial

Hewlett-Packard sues Autonomy founder Mike Lynch for almost £4bn over 2011 sale of his company. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2U9gUR0

Automation could replace 1.5 million jobs, says ONS

In England, the jobs of women, the young and part-time workers are most at risk from automation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2U7DTvH

New story in Politics from Time: New Letter from Attorney General William Barr Seeks to Reassure on Transparency of Mueller Report

New story in Politics from Time: Should You Have to Work to Get Medicaid? Some Red States Say Yes

New story in Politics from Time: California Already Has a Green New Deal. Here’s How It Works

New story in Politics from Time: Utah Legalizes Sex Outside Marriage After Governor Signs Bill Rolling Back 1973 ‘Fornication’ Law

New story in Politics from Time: President Trump Portrays Himself as Vindicated and Vindictive at Michigan Rally After Mueller Report

Wikipedia article of the day for March 30, 2019

The Wikipedia article of the day for March 30, 2019 is Albert Pierrepoint . Albert Pierrepoint (30 March 1905 – 10 July 1992) was an English hangman who executed between 435 and 600 people in a 25-year career that ended in 1956. His first execution was in December 1932, assisting his uncle Thomas. His father Henry had also been a hangman. In October 1941 he undertook his first hanging as lead executioner. During his tenure he hanged 200 people who had been convicted of war crimes in Germany and Austria, as well as several high-profile murderers—including Gordon Cummins (the Blackout Ripper), John Haigh (the Acid Bath Murderer) and John Christie (the Rillington Place Strangler). He undertook several contentious executions, including Timothy Evans, Derek Bentley and Ruth Ellis. He executed William Joyce (also known as Lord Haw-Haw) and John Amery for high treason, and Theodore Schurch for treachery. In the 2005 film Pierrepoint he was portrayed by Timothy Spall.

2019 Women, Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities Report goes live

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2019 Women, Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities Report goes live The National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics (NCSES) has released its 2019 Women, Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities in Science and Engineering (WMPD) report , which provides detailed information about participation levels in science and engineering (S&E) education and employment. "As the science and engineering community strives to broaden participation in education and careers, we need an accurate ... More at https://www.nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=297944&WT.mc_id=USNSF_51&WT.mc_ev=click This is an NSF News item. Published March 28, 2019 at 09:00PM Read more at nsf.gov

Brexit: Theresa May ponders fourth bid to pass deal

Theresa May is exploring ways to put her EU withdrawal agreement before MPs again, after its latest rejection. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2WxCGeH

Sala pilot David Ibbotson 'not qualified to fly at night'

David Ibbotson is thought to have been colour-blind, which prevents a night-flying qualification. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2FIYmig

Trump threatens to shut Mexico border following migration surge

Mexico's president said he would not be drawn into confrontation and the threats were down to politics. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2CILzuw

Tasmanian devils 'adapting to coexist with cancer'

There's fresh hope for the world's largest carnivorous marsupials whose numbers have been ravaged by disease. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2FK1B9o

Masterchef 2019: All-female final for 15th series

The winning menu included squid risotto, griddled rosemary lamb chops and fig and hazelnut baklava. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2V6HaZg

Ask children about social media use, psychiatrists urged

Questions about technology should be routine for children assessed for mental health problems. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2JMGNlp

The Brazilian butt lift and its effect on black body image

Shami, 23, wants a Brazilian butt lift. We follow her as she decides whether to go under the knife. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2FC8vfG

Big university gender pay gap revealed

Most British universities pay their average male employee more than their average female employee. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2uxXrLg

Documents increase pressure on Canada's PM

An audio tape seems to show an ex-minister being asked to help avoid prosecutions in a corruption case. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2HOgIAS

Mueller report: Congress to get redacted version 'by mid-April'

US Attorney General William Barr says that "everyone will soon be able to read it on their own". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YzOHSJ

Betws-y-Coed residents are evacuated after mountain fire

The blaze spread to a forest and is now threatening properties. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2U4NRPe

The Papers: Brexit: 'Mission unaccomplished'

Papers digest a third rejection by MPs of Theresa May's Brexit plan on the day the UK was due to leave the EU. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2I1f8ei

Week in pictures: 23 - 29 March 2019

A selection of the best news photographs from around the world, taken over the past week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2U64zOf

‘Now we get to tell them what to do'

Muses no more - after centuries of taking orders now women are the ones calling the shots. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2uAUB8p

Britain's oldest men turn 111 years old

Alfred Smith, from Perthshire, and Bob Weighton, from Hampshire, were both born on 29 March 1908. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Wxxc3K

National Theatre faces gender backlash over new season

The National Theatre has been criticised for only hiring one female director for its new season. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2HLy6Gj

Beyonce dedicates Glaad award to gay uncle who died from HIV

The singer says witnessing her uncle's battle with HIV was one of her "most painful experiences". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2uwORMO

Easter eggs 'being pushed too early in shops'

Early sales of calorie-filled treats are fuelling the obesity crisis, a public health body says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2V54OFF

First-time cover star at the age of 80

Retired teacher Beate Howitt has been taken on by top agency after winning a modelling competition. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2UbnPco

Tom Hiddleston: Why China loves the 'creepy' Centrum ad

Hiddleston plays the role of a caring partner in an advertisement that has Chinese women hooked. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2CGB1w0

Ukraine's presidential elections: Five things to know

A look at some of the odder facts about Sunday's presidential elections in Ukraine. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YqoLsy

Mother’s Day: From medieval brawls to greeting cards and flowers

And other lesser-known historical facts about this weekend's celebration of mothers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2CJpdsT

Winter in LA: The joy of rain in a city famed for its sunshine

The BBC's Dan Johnson was expecting a hot, dry, sunny climate when he was posted to California. That's not how things worked out. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2uzfjoW

New emperor, new era: How a single word defines Japan

In Japan, time is marked by the reigns of emperors - and the country is about to start a new era. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2U5wm17

UK fashion brands battle for China's growing market

UK fashion designers are chasing business in Shanghai - one of Asia's biggest fashion weeks. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2UoFBsy

The unlikely similarities between the far right and IS

Why we shouldn't be surprised that far-right groups in Britain share similarities with Islamic State. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2WAne1w

Mobile barbering: 'It's like Uber, but for haircuts'

A start-up in London thinks it can shake up the barbering industry by persuading people to get their hair cut in a van. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2JXGwMy

Seven ways the world is not designed for women

From military equipment to smartphones - here are a few ways the world seems biased towards men. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Ysu2Qx

'We have to stop games' - Premier League bosses want more action on racism

Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp are among several Premier League bosses prepared to take their side off the pitch to combat racist abuse. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2JRaMZN

Documents increase pressure on Canada's PM

An audio tape seems to show an ex-minister being asked to help avoid prosecutions in a corruption case. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HOgIAS

Trump threatens to shut Mexico border following migration surge

Mexico's president said he would not be drawn into confrontation and the threats were down to politics. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2CILzuw

Brazil: Bolsonaro's coup celebration barred by judge

The judge said the celebration was not "compatible with the process of democratic reconstruction". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JP3nKd

Venezuela crisis: Red Cross set to begin crucial aid

Aid could start in two weeks, the group says, after getting approval from the government. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WxvyyN

Slovakia: Zuzana Caputova front runner in presidential election

If elected, political newcomer Zuzana Caputova will be Slovakia's first female president. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2V0jUMF

Mueller report: Congress to get redacted version 'by mid-April'

US Attorney General William Barr says that "everyone will soon be able to read it on their own". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YzOHSJ

Algeria: Hundreds of thousands march for President Bouteflika's removal

Police use water cannon and tear gas as protesters demand the resignation of President Bouteflika. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HXJfmJ

Russia police probe 'dark net' murder case

Investigators are looking into claims that a killing was arranged and paid for via covert net forums. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2CI4aH6

Indigenous Australians turned away from Adelaide Oval AFL match

Adelaide Oval said that instructions were misinterpreted by staff and it has since apologised. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OzQOBa

Lyft shares close 9% higher in market debut

The ride-hailing company's shares made strong gains in the much-anticipated flotation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2I2mPAL

Grand Canyon: Tourist plunges to his death taking photos

There have been two separate deaths reported at the tourist attraction this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UlVVdJ

Mozambique cyclone: 'I hope that help arrives soon'

Two weeks on from Cyclone Idai, BBC's Nomsa Maseko reports on the on-going problems in Mozambique. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HLufcl

Gaza's disability crisis

After a year of protests at Gaza's perimeter fence with Israel, many Palestinians have suffered life-changing injuries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OBgddR

Ukraine's presidential elections: Five things to know

A look at some of the odder facts about Sunday's presidential elections in Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YqoLsy

Agnes Varda: Influential film-maker dies at 90

Agnes Varda, who has died aged 90, spoke to the BBC's Talking Movies in December. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HMhazy

Justin Trudeau sorry for 'thank you' remark to protester

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau says his remark to an indigenous protester "lacked respect". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TFXIG4

Meet the rare tiger cubs making their debut at Sydney Zoo

The 10-week-old cubs - one male and two females - belong to a critically endangered sub-species. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Wz0EGy

Tom Hiddleston: Why China loves the 'creepy' Centrum ad

Hiddleston plays the role of a caring partner in an advertisement that has Chinese women hooked. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2CGB1w0

Vietnam students invent air cleaning bicycle

High school students in Vietnam create a bike device that cleans the air for the cyclist. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2uC4S4i

Mexico pioneers recycled seaweed shoes

A Mexican inventor is making recyclable shoes from plastic bottles and seaweed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WxchgW

New emperor, new era: How a single word defines Japan

In Japan, time is marked by the reigns of emperors - and the country is about to start a new era. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2U5wm17

Winter in LA: The joy of rain in a city famed for its sunshine

The BBC's Dan Johnson was expecting a hot, dry, sunny climate when he was posted to California. That's not how things worked out. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2uzfjoW

UK fashion brands battle for China's growing market

UK fashion designers are chasing business in Shanghai - one of Asia's biggest fashion weeks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UoFBsy

Letter from Africa: Fighting 'uniform hairstyles' in Kenya

Amid a court case about discrimination on the basis of a hairstyle, what's the state of Kenyan hair? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HX4S6y

Melbourne's naturally pink lake delights tourists

The spectacular phenomenon, caused by salt levels and algae, draws a crowd of admirers in summer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UlrtjO

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MPs call for inquiry into alleged forgery of signatures

MPs are pressing for an investigation into allegations that signatures on bank court documents were forged. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2CGa2R0

Airlines face lawsuits over 'toxic' cabin air

Pilots and cabin crew are taking legal action saying they are exposed to "toxic" air during flights. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2CHZLDY

Wow Air failure: 'They gave us pizza - then cancelled our flight'

Icelandic carrier Wow Air ceased operations abruptly on Thursday, stranding thousands of passengers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2HVds5T

Sackler billions targeted in New York fraud lawsuit

The wealthy dynasty is facing new charges it fraudulently transferred money from opioid-maker Purdue. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2TCwnEV

Brexit: Rolled-over UK free trade deals 'are incomplete'

Deals agreed by the UK government do not guarantee trade will continue in a no-deal Brexit, say experts. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2WASoG7

Smart meter fitting slows despite deadline

Smart meters, which avoid the need for customer readings, should be in British homes by the end of 2020. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2TYBmVg

Car theft rise prompts keyless warning

Insurers say £376m was paid out on claims last year following vehicles being stolen, a 29% rise on 2017. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2CGWhlk

Grindr 'up for sale on security grounds'

The app's Chinese owner, Kunlun Group, is reportedly seen as a security risk by US authorities. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2WzqGJP

Farkhad Akhmedov wins $436m superyacht in divorce fight

Russian businessman Farkhad Akhmedov wins back his vessel in a Dubai court. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2FAfs0y

Grieving families 'charged high funeral prices'

The essential costs of a funeral have increased by 6% each year for the past 14 years, a regulator says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Ua5exm

Brexit: Firms tell MPs to 'stop chasing rainbows'

Businesses are "angry and frustrated" at MPs for "putting politics before prosperity". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2V0DVTh

Goldman Sachs fined £34m for reporting failures

The US investment bank failed to provide accurate information for a decade, the FCA said. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2I3DVhV

Lyft arrives at the US stock exchange

Lyft is the first ride-sharing company to go public but Uber is expected to follow soon. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JPH7jF

How the ring pull became a million dollar idea

The BBC's Aaron Heslehurst explains how the ring pull became a million dollar idea from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2UhPZm0

Artificial intelligence used in kitchen bin

Can technology help to cut the vast amounts of food that never gets eaten? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2HVw1Xz

Happy workers try harder says former Saracens rugby player

A happy workplace culture means better productivity, says former Saracens rugby player turned beer boss Alistair Hargreaves. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2UdazUq

Training Britons to take the jobs EU migrants are leaving

The firms training thousands of unemployed people to take the jobs that EU migrants are leaving behind. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JE6ULm

What's going on with the UK economy?

Employment is soaring but growth is tepid, so what should we make of the state of the UK economy? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2FsG1VD

Google, Facebook, Amazon: Should we break them up?

Some think the US tech giants are far too powerful. What would be the best way to curb their power? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2V6KVhG

'I had my misgivings about going abroad for surgery'

Studies show that a growing number of people are going overseas for medical treatment. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2CF9qLC

Can post-industrial towns survive automation?

Former coal mining communities have been hit hard hit by a death of manufacturing. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2TBsi3z

How to create a period-friendly workplace

Breaking down office taboos around menstruation: what makes a period-friendly workplace? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2HGUDnQ

Extremism is global education fight, says Blair

Education systems should work together to tackle extremism, says Tony Blair, in the wake of the Christchurch mosque attacks. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2HI2fX0

How a Chinese firm fell victim to intellectual property theft

Business owner Frank Liu, a victim of IP theft, says ideas should be protected like "human rights". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2HGCoPk

Wikipedia article of the day for March 29, 2019

The Wikipedia article of the day for March 29, 2019 is Referendum Party . The Referendum Party was a Eurosceptic political party, active in the United Kingdom from 1994 to 1997. The party's sole objective was a referendum on the nature of the UK's membership in the European Union. It was founded in November 1994 by the Anglo-French multi-millionaire businessman and politician James Goldsmith, an elected Member of the European Parliament for the Movement for France party. In the build-up to the 1997 general election, the Referendum Party spent more on press advertising than either the incumbent Conservatives or the Labour Party. It stood more candidates than any minor party had ever fielded in a UK election (in 547 of the 659 constituencies), and won 2.6% of the vote nationally, but failed to win any seats in the House of Commons. Support was strongest in southern and eastern England, and weakest in inner London, northern England, and Scotland. Goldsmith died in July 1997, and

chaotic: Word of the day for March 29, 2019

chaotic , adj : Filled with chaos. Extremely disorganized or in disarray. (mathematics) Highly sensitive to starting conditions, so that a small change to them may yield a very different outcome. (role-playing games) Aligned against following or upholding laws and principles.

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