Friday, August 14, 2020

'Firenado' rages through Angeles National Forest

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The brush fire north of Los Angeles is not contained. At least 100 structures were evacuated.

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US 'foils' militant cryptocurrency fundraising

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The US government seizes millions from the Islamic State group, al-Qaeda and the armed wing of Hamas.

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New best story on Hacker News: Epic Games has filed legal papers in response to Apple [pdf]

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France to be added to UK quarantine countries

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People returning from the Netherlands and Malta from Saturday will also have to self-isolate.

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Rise in far-right threats against Justin Trudeau, police warn

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The threats follow a number of security incidents targeting Canadian federal officials.

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Department of Justice says Yale discriminates against whites and Asians

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The Ivy League university denied that its admissions process breached Supreme Court rulings.

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The girl who picked up an AK47 to defend her family

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An Afghan girl was hailed as a hero, but her story was more complicated than it first looked.

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Beirut blast: Picking up the pieces of a shattered city

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The destruction goes for miles, but Beirutis are slowly picking up the pieces in a broken city.

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Mauritius oil spill: Are major incidents less frequent?

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Oil slicks can lead to major environmental disasters but industry experts say regulations are now much tighter.

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Robots go their own way deep in the ocean

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Firms are building robots that can survey the seabed and underwater structures without human help.

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Thursday, August 13, 2020

National Express to use jobs bonus to cut bus fares

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The government's job retention bonus scheme will be used to cut fares in the West Midlands and Dundee.

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Coronavirus: Price cap plan for funerals shelved by CMA

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A long-running investigation finds the sector is not working well for grieving families.

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Spanish region bans smoking over coronavirus risk

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Experts say the risk of transmission is higher because droplets are projected when exhaling smoke.

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FC Dallas' Reggie Cannon condemns booing as players took a knee

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FC Dallas' Reggie Cannon condemns the "disgusting" booing of players kneeling during the national anthem by some home fans before an MLS game.

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Tui: Holiday bookings for next summer jump 145%

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The travel giant makes a £1bn loss in three months - but says summer bookings for 2021 are up 145%.

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US Says Iran briefly Seizes Oil Tanker Near Strait of Hormuz

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The Iranian navy boarded and briefly seized a Liberian-flagged oil tanker near the strategic Strait of Hormuz amid heightened tensions between Tehran and the U.S., a U.S. military official said Thursday.

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US calls for shower rules to be eased after Trump hair complaints

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The US calls for rules to be eased after Donald Trump complained of issues washing his hair.

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China launches 'Clean Plate' campaign against food waste

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Some local restaurants have been urged to limit the number of dishes diners can order.

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Dolphin stampede wows whale watchers

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A safari group sailing near Dana Point in southern California came across a travelling pod of dolphins.

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New best story on Hacker News: Thank You MDN

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China's Tencent downplays Trump's WeChat app ban

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The ban on Tencent's messaging app could end up being be more damaging to iPhone maker Apple.

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China's Tencent downplays Trump's WeChat app ban

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The ban on Tencent's messaging app could end up being be more damaging to iPhone maker Apple.

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New Zealand coronavirus: 14 new Covid-19 cases reported

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The country's biggest city, Auckland, is back in lockdown after a family cluster emerged.

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Coronavirus: Netflix to stream Diana musical before Broadway debut

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The life story of the princess will become the first Broadway show to premiere on the small screen.

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Coronavirus: Netflix to stream Diana musical before Broadway debut

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The life story of the princess will become the first Broadway show to premiere on the small screen.

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US holds off on threatened tariff hike in EU Airbus fight

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The US will maintain import duties on $7.5bn worth of items including French cheese and whiskies.

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Belarus election: Second Belarus protester dies as UN sounds alarm

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Protesters accuse police of brutality in the wake of Sunday's disputed presidential election.

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Americans, go home: Tension at Canada-US border

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Fears about spikes in US Covid-19 cases have led to some hostility between Canadians and Americans.

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What Europe's cities are doing to handle heatwaves

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As London swelters, we look at how urban areas can adapt to deal with higher temperatures.

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Why the Mauritius oil spill is so serious

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The location of the Mauritian oil spill means the environmental consequences of the incident could be wide-ranging

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Coronavirus in India: Did men do more housework during lockdown?

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Some hope the pandemic will prove a lasting leveller for gender relations in the domestic setting.

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The millions being made from cardboard theft

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With the global market for recycled cardboard worth billions of dollars, it is attracting criminals.

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Rapper who refused Bollywood to become voice of poor

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Dule, a former migrant worker, has turned to rap music to make a difference – and a living.

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Wednesday, August 12, 2020

Sumner Redstone: US media mogul dies aged 97

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His influential entertainment empire included ViacomCBS and Paramount Pictures.

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How to find a job in a recession

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Radio 1 Newsbeat looks at how you can make yourself more employable in these tough times.

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Mauritius oil spill: Rush to pump out oil before ship breaks

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The MV Wakashio ran aground on a coral reef on 25 July, and has leaked oil into the ocean.

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Belarus election: Police beat protesters as EU condemns vote

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Police are accused of brutality as the EU says Sunday's election was "neither free nor fair".

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Trini Lopez, singer and Dirty Dozen actor, dies with coronavirus at 83

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The Mexican-American singer and guitarist had a hit in 1963 with his version of If I Had A Hammer.

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Sports Direct owner Frasers delays annual accounts again

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Profit and sales figures at Mike Ashley's Frasers Group are delayed while figures are finalised.

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QAnon supporter Marjorie Taylor Greene wins Georgia Republican primary

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Marjorie Taylor Greene seems set to become the conspiracy theory's first devotee in Congress.

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Asos ups forecasts amid lockdown sports gear boom

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The fashion retailer says "stronger than anticipated" demand has continued even as lockdown has eased.

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Agnes Chow: Hong Kong activist hailed as the 'real Mulan'

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The 23-year-old democracy activist arrested under a new security law is a folk hero to her supporters.

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UK officially in recession for first time in 11 years

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The UK has officially fallen into recession after suffering its biggest slump on record between April and June.

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Three killed in Bangalore clashes over Prophet Muhammad post

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Police in the southern city of Bangalore opened fire on protesters angered by the Facebook post.

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Disney ends the historic 20th Century Fox brand

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The move comes after the firm paid more than $71bn for most of Rupert Murdoch's film and TV business.

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Coronavirus: World's biggest gambling hub reopens for business

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The "Las Vegas of Asia" is hoping to bring back the high-rollers after its virus-driven visitor slump.

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Why Kamala Harris is a historic VP pick for Joe Biden

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Biden's choice breaks barriers as she's the first black and Asian-American woman on a presidential ticket.

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Mexico: Ex-President Enrique Peña Nieto accused of corruption and bribery

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Prosecutors open an investigation after allegations made by the ex-head of the state oil company.

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Coronavirus: World's biggest gambling hub reopens for business

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The "Las Vegas of Asia" is hoping to bring back the high-rollers after its virus-driven visitor slump.

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Indigenous Australians 'farmed bananas 2,000 years ago'

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It further dispels a myth that Indigenous Australians were solely hunter-gatherers, scientists say.

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