Wednesday 30 September 2020

Brad Parscale steps away from the Trump campaign entirely after episode involving law enforcement.


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N.B.A. Finals Live Updates: Game 1 Lakers vs. Heat


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Anyone Else Want to See Trump ‘Shut Up’?


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Job loss fears as furlough lifeline starts to wind down

Firms face higher furlough costs from Thursday, as Labour warns millions of jobs hang in the balance.

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Newspaper headlines: PM warns rule breakers as dad shops without mask

Boris Johnson's statement about a "critical moment" in the pandemic dominates most front pages.

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'I worked a five hour shift and got paid nothing'

A 19-year-old woman begins a campaign to ban unpaid work trials after working a shift for no pay.

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Job loss fears as furlough lifeline starts to wind down

Firms face higher furlough costs from Thursday, as Labour warns millions of jobs hang in the balance.

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Newspaper headlines: PM warns rule breakers as dad shops without mask

Boris Johnson's statement about a "critical moment" in the pandemic dominates most front pages.

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'I worked a five hour shift and got paid nothing'

A 19-year-old woman begins a campaign to ban unpaid work trials after working a shift for no pay.

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The Proud Boys, Who Trade in Political Violence, Get a Boost From Trump


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A major Boston hospital has a cluster of cases among its staff and patients.


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Trump Renews Fears of Voter Intimidation as G.O.P. Poll Watchers Mobilize


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Hopeful Day in Queens: A Slice of Pizza, Served Indoors


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Pennsylvania’s top election official casts doubt on fraud claims in Luzerne County.


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Republicans Scold Trump on White Supremacy, Fearing a Drag on the Party


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Coronavirus


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Rebuffed by Vatican, Pompeo Assails China and Aligns With Pope’s Critics


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U.S. Repatriates Last of Islamic State Suspects Believed Captured in Syria


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M.L.B. Will Allow Fans at World Series and N.L. Championship Series


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Movie theaters say they can’t survive without aid from Congress.


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Now at the Boarding Gate: Coronavirus Tests


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Paris Chef Commits Suicide After Assault Allegations, Family Says


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Study Finds ‘Single Largest Driver’ of Coronavirus Misinformation: Trump


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Tuesday 29 September 2020

Coronavirus: What is the R number and why does it matter?

Experts keep discussing the value of R, but what is it and why does it matter?

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'The new Covid support for business is nuts'

Dejection over latest government help for business has left many small firms fearing for their futures.

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Russian cleaner sweeps to power in surprise village vote

'Flabbergasted' Marina Udgodskaya only entered the race as her boss needed someone else to stand.

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Bad Call Sends Kristina Mladenovic Spiraling Again


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The Facebook Pages With the Largest Share of Debate Conversation


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Researchers say a Project Veritas video accusing Ilhan Omar of voter fraud was a ‘coordinated disinformation campaign.’


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Meron Benvenisti Dies at 86; Urged One State for Jews and Palestinians


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Trump Sent a Warning. Let’s Take It Seriously.


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The Morning


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Barrett told senators that Trump offered her the nomination much sooner than previously known.


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Top Intelligence Official Releases Unverified, Previously Rejected Russia Information


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Live Debate Analysis: Trump vs Biden


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Twins’ Playoff Misery Continues, Courtesy of the Depleted Astros


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In the Breonna Taylor Case, a Battle of Blame Over the Grand Jury


By BY SHAILA DEWAN, WILL WRIGHT AND JOHN ELIGON from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3kYO1AO

Cuomo and De Blasio Need a United Front on Coronavirus Hot Spots


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Chris Christie helped run Trump’s debate prep. He’ll also be a debate pundit for ABC.


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Presidential debate season begins with an unpredictable and unnerving first matchup.


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Coronavirus


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Crocs Won 2020


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Judge Scrutinizes Justice Dept. Request to Drop Michael Flynn Case


By BY CHARLIE SAVAGE AND ADAM GOLDMAN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3mYRMYR

Seattle Passes Minimum Pay Rate for Uber and Lyft Drivers


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The Very Jewish R.B.G.


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Cats shed more coronavirus than dogs, but it’s unlikely they’ll infect their humans.


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Monday 28 September 2020

Sir David Attenborough gets quizzed by kids after plea to world leaders to save nature

His hope for the future of the planet lies in the hands of children, so what do they want to ask him?

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Coronavirus: NHS faces pandemic 'triple whammy' this winter

Health bosses warn about rising Covid-19 cases, a major backlog in treatment and reduced capacity.

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Coronavirus: Early pub closing 'putting shop workers at risk'

Staff in stores selling alcohol after 10pm may be exposed to violence and infection, a union warns.

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The water-saving device wasting billions of litres every week

Low flush toilets often waste more water than they save due to poor engineering and confusing buttons.

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Newspaper headlines: 'Tory rebels' virus revolt' amid 'deadly chaos'

Many of Tuesday's papers lead on pressure on ministers to give MPs a say over Covid-19 restrictions.

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TikTok ban: How did TikTok stay online in the US?

Sophia Smith-Galer explains why President Trump shifted his position on banning new downloads of the app

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Dublin Lord Mayor: Hazel Chu and her Chinese heritage

The city's first Lord Mayor of Chinese heritage reveals the racism she and her family have faced.

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From tea fields to university in Sri Lanka

Theresa is one of the first women from her community of tea pickers in Sri Lanka to go to university.

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Scientists create a microscopic robot that ‘walks’

The scientists behind a microscopic "walking" robot hope their tech could one day be used against cancer.

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The cat who hitched a lift on a worldwide tour

Former Scottish rugby player Dean Nicholson met a lifelong friend as he cycled around the world.

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'I monitor my staff with software that takes screenshots'

Many have struggled to get to grips with working from home, but would surveillance technology help?

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Ai Weiwei: 'Too late' to curb China's global influence

The Chinese artist and dissident says the West should have worried about China decades ago.

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Life: Doctor Foster spin-off explores 'loneliness in big cities'

BBC One drama Life follows residents of Manchester whose lives intertwine unexpectedly.

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'If you steal music, you aren't a real music fan'

The music industry is trying to clampdown on the latest form of music piracy known as stream-ripping.

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Bipartisan House Bill Aims to Fix Boeing 737 Max Safety Lapses


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Coronvirus


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With No Last-Set Tiebreaker, French Open Match Lasts More Than Six Hours


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The Supreme Court Ad Wars Begin


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Trump denounces discussion of Supreme Court nominee’s beliefs as anti-Catholic, even as he attacks Biden’s faith.


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Meet a Secret Trump Voter


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Trump Deflects Questions About Taxes, but First Debate Has a New Issue


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The Morning


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Trump’s Debt, His Future and Ours


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Sunday 27 September 2020

Coronavirus: Up to £10,000 fine for failure to self-isolate in England

New rules mean anyone in England who tests positive for coronavirus has a legal duty to self isolate.

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Covid lockdown: Two-thirds of Wales' population affected

Three more counties have rules imposed, with nearly two million people now affected.

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Coronavirus: 'Forced to work' as medics fighting Covid

Almost 200 health workers have died of Covid-19 in Venezuela since the pandemic began in March.

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Movers 'more likely to buy than first-time buyers'

The coronavirus crisis is changing the dynamic in the UK housing market, researchers suggest.

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Local food heroes: Tesco teams up with Olio

Supermarket chain Tesco has teamed up with the food-sharing app Olio in a bid to reduce food waste.

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Coronavirus tales from Tom's Bench on Clapham Common

Jim Grover's pictures of people he met on Clapham Common who talked about their altered lives.

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Covid: Dementia patient's wife describes 'torture' of lack of visits

A woman describes her pain at not being able to see her husband regularly at his care home.

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Orkney island of Westray claims to have UK's longest golf hole

The monster 738-yard hole on the Orkney island of Westray is one of the longest in the world.

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Voicemail from prison: How a mum and daughter rebuilt their relationship

A voicemail app makes it easier to speak to family members in prison, as one young woman found when her mum was jailed.

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The woman who quit smoking and built a hypnotherapy firm

Grace Smith used hypnosis to give up smoking, and it inspired her to take up the profession.

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Test and Trace: 'I spoke to one person in four months'

People who worked for England's NHS Test and Trace tell of technical problems, confusion and wasted resources.

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High Street hopefuls: The people opening new shops

The entrepreneurs opening High Street businesses during Covid when others have closed or gone digital.

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Meng Wanzhou: The PowerPoint that sparked an international row

The top Huawei executive's closely watched extradition case returns to court on Monday.

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MOTD2 analysis: 'Ridiculous' handball rule has 'got to change'

Jermaine Jenas and Darren Fletcher discuss the handball rule which resulted in two controversial goals for Newcastle United and Everton.

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Covid symptoms: What are they and how do I protect myself?

A new cough, fever and change in smell or taste are the key symptoms that mean you may have coronavirus.

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Covid: Seven ways the job market has changed for young people

The coronavirus pandemic has transformed the working lives of the under-25s.

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Strictly Come Dancing: How do you film during a pandemic?

The BBC has revealed how it will protect celebrities, dancers and crew working on the show.

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Trump uses a news conference to defend his Supreme Court nominee and attack Biden’s fitness for office.


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A significant national lead for Biden.


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The Morning


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Trump Wants to Discredit the Election. This Nerd Could Stop Him.


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