Said Jammal has spent 20 years building the family's unusual home in the Nigerian capital Abuja.
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Tuesday, 31 December 2019
Are your friends bad for your health?
We tend to copy the way our friends and family behave, potentially leading us to put on weight or even divorce.
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Why mature dating apps are coming of age
An increasing number of older people are turning to dating apps for mature people, in a quest for love.
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Could relatives of measles virus jump from animals to us?
A group of viruses, of which measles is one, are adept at jumping to species barrier.
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The region which legislates who you can love
LGBT activists are mounting legal battles against the Caribbean's colonial-era homophobic laws.
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What does it mean to be a black traveller?
Four millennials on being the first black person some people meet, and other issues for black tourists.
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'How Pokémon Go has changed my life'
Players say the virtual reality game makes them happier and healthier.
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20 things to look out for in 2020
Christmas is over, it's dark and cold - but there are plenty of bright spots on the horizon.
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Why mature dating apps are coming of age
An increasing number of older people are turning to dating apps for mature people, in a quest for love.
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New top story on Hacker News: Measuring mutexes, spinlocks and how bad the Linux scheduler is
Measuring mutexes, spinlocks and how bad the Linux scheduler is
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New Year's Eve: London fireworks celebrate start of 2020
Some 12,000 fireworks lit up the UK capital's skyline to usher in the start of the new decade.
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Protect Veterans From Fraud
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New top story on Hacker News: U.S. Goods Trade Deficit Declines to Smallest in Three Years
U.S. Goods Trade Deficit Declines to Smallest in Three Years
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'I still have confidence in package holidays'
New research suggests most people still want to book package holidays despite what happened after the collapse of Thomas Cook.
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Heal divisions in 2020, says Archbishop of Canterbury
"Begin cementing our unity one brick at a time," Archbishop of Canterbury says in new year message.
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Baby Archie and Prince Harry cuddle in new photo
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex release the image on Instagram to mark the turn of the year.
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Lewis Capaldi named the UK's biggest-selling musician of 2019
The Scottish star helped the UK music industry towards a fifth consecutive year of growth.
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Smokers past and present 'live in more pain'
Smokers and ex-smokers who have quit report being in more pain than people who have never smoked.
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'I still have confidence in package holidays'
New research suggests most people still want to book package holidays despite what happened after the collapse of Thomas Cook.
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Texas Churchgoers Welcomed the Poor, but Sensed This One Was Trouble
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Al interior de un tribunal de guerra estadounidense: la ropa y la cultura en Guantánamo
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Science Panel Staffed With Trump Appointees Says E.P.A. Rollbacks Lack Scientific Rigor
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Monday, 30 December 2019
What were the top business stories of 2019?
It was a year of unrest and upheaval, with protests in Hong Kong, and US-China trade tensions.
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Local shops urge action to save cash machines
The Link network should raise the fee it pays cash machine operators, say convenience store owners.
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New top story on Hacker News: The Red and The Black
National living wage to rise by 6.2% in April
The government says it will boost pay by more than four times the rate of inflation.
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Record sightings of whales, dolphins and seals in UK, says Wildlife Trusts
More than 800 sightings of whales, dolphins and seals have been logged in British waters this year.
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The digital links of 2019's global protests
Protests in Hong Kong, Chile and the Middle East all shared an online presence which helped connect the movements.
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FOX NEWS: Liberal states blame President Trump for homeless crisis
Liberal states blame President Trump for homeless crisis
Leaders point fingers at Trump; reaction and analysis from 'The Five.'
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FOX NEWS: Miami house fire traps children inside, at least 3 killed
Miami house fire traps children inside, at least 3 killed
At least three children are dead after being trapped in a house fire in Miami late Monday morning, according to reports.
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FOX NEWS: Religious groups attacked in Hanukkah stabbing and Texas church shooting
Religious groups attacked in Hanukkah stabbing and Texas church shooting
Hate crime increase across the country; reaction and analysis from the 'Special Report' all-star panel.
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FOX NEWS: Texas church member who shot gunman says he's 'not a hero'
Texas church member who shot gunman says he's 'not a hero'
West Freeway church members react to deadly shooting; Jeff Paul reports from Texas.
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FOX NEWS: President Trump condemns recent attacks on Jewish communities
President Trump condemns recent attacks on Jewish communities
Pompeo says fighting religious persecution is a priority; Gillian Turner reports.
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FOX NEWS: Suspect in Hanukkah stabbing attack had journal with anti-Semitic references
Suspect in Hanukkah stabbing attack had journal with anti-Semitic references
Anti-Semitic hate crimes spike in New York; Jacqui Heinrich reports.
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FOX NEWS: Pending home sales rise 1.2 percent in November
Pending home sales rise 1.2 percent in November
Home sales rebound from October decline; Fox Biz Flash: 12/30.
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FOX NEWS: Armed parishioner kills gunman at Texas church
Armed parishioner kills gunman at Texas church
Good guy with a gun praised for stopping shooting; reaction and analysis on 'The Five.'
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FOX NEWS: Ohio doctor charged with fentanyl-overdose murders of 25 patients sues hospital, claiming defamation
Ohio doctor charged with fentanyl-overdose murders of 25 patients sues hospital, claiming defamation
A critical-care doctor in Ohio accused of ordering overdoses of the opioid painkiller fentanyl in the deaths of 25 hospital patients has sued his former employer for defamation, according to a report.
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FOX NEWS: Ohio boy, 3, all smiles after trooper finds his lost toy on turnpike
Ohio boy, 3, all smiles after trooper finds his lost toy on turnpike
A state trooper saved the day for a 3-year-old boy whose favorite toy "booboo" flew out of his hands on the Ohio Turnpike, leaving him in tears.
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Pompeo to Meet With Ukraine’s Zelensky in Kyiv
By BY EDWARD WONG from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2QBrqwz
Judge Dismisses Lawsuit by Ex-Trump Aide Subpoenaed in Impeachment Inquiry
By BY CHARLIE SAVAGE from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2F9n62h
Schumer Demands Witnesses Be Called at Senate Impeachment Trial
By BY ERIC LIPTON AND MAGGIE HABERMAN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2ZCv39z
Double the Federal Minimum Wage
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After Death From Falling Debris, Violations Found at 220 Buildings
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Sunday, 29 December 2019
Hydrogen-powered drones could point way to future travel
Hydrogen-powered drones have several advantages to lithium ion-powered ones, says Dr Enass Abo-Hamed.
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New top story on Hacker News: How writing began, and other unexpectedly funny stories about cuneiform [video]
How writing began, and other unexpectedly funny stories about cuneiform [video]
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New top story on Hacker News: Taking a look at a covert CIA virtual fencing solution [video]
Taking a look at a covert CIA virtual fencing solution [video]
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Pictures that people in solitary confinement ask for
Artists and everyday people send images of life outside prison to inmates in solitary confinement.
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Hydrogen-powered drones could point way to future travel
Hydrogen-powered drones have several advantages to lithium ion-powered ones, says Dr Enass Abo-Hamed.
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The decade in grime
Grime's prospects were shaky in 2010, but the genre has ended the decade triumphantly.
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Rangers win at Celtic in dramatic Old Firm derby
Rangers win at Celtic Park for the first time in nine years and cut the gap at the top to two points, with a game in hand. (UK only)
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FOX NEWS: Pregnant Rachel Bloom and husband Dan Gregor taken in by California couple after getting 'stranded' in storm
Pregnant Rachel Bloom and husband Dan Gregor taken in by California couple after getting 'stranded' in storm
Rachel Bloom and her husband, Dan Gregor, are forever grateful to one California couple.
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FOX NEWS: Sharon Osbourne says she sent an assistant into a burning building to retrieve artwork, then fired him
Sharon Osbourne says she sent an assistant into a burning building to retrieve artwork, then fired him
Sharon Osbourne has faced backlash after laughing about forcing her assistant into a burning building before firing him.
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FOX NEWS: Joe Giudice promises his daughters he'll be 'the best of me in 2020'
Joe Giudice promises his daughters he'll be 'the best of me in 2020'
Joe Giudice is looking forward to the new year.
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FOX NEWS: Twins who starred on 'My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding' found dead in UK, reports say
Twins who starred on 'My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding' found dead in UK, reports say
Billy and Joe Smith, twins who appeared on the British reality series "My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding," have died, according to multiple reports. They were 32.
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FOX NEWS: Florence Pugh hits back after fan points out age gap between actress, boyfriend Zach Braff
Florence Pugh hits back after fan points out age gap between actress, boyfriend Zach Braff
Florence Pugh isn't here for the naysayers when it comes to her relationship with boyfriend Zach Braff.
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New best story on Hacker News: What happens when your career becomes your whole identity
What happens when your career becomes your whole identity
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Ten questions from the past 10 years
How well do you remember events in England from the past decade?
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MOTD2: Should offside be included in VAR? Keown & Wright can't agree
Match of the Day pundits Ian Wright and Martin Keown discuss changing the offside rule in light of recent VAR controversies in the Premier League.
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John Lewis, Congressman and Civil Rights Icon, Has Pancreatic Cancer
By BY EMILY COCHRANE from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2Q8dTO8
Bill Barr Thinks America Is Going to Hell
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The Presidential Nominating Process Is Absurd
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Saturday, 28 December 2019
Why international rock stars are flocking to India
U2, who recently performed in Mumbai, are one among many bands lining up to tour India.
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How crowds toppled communism's house of cards in 1989
The BBC's John Simpson recalls witnessing the communist bloc's collapse in three revolutions.
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The town that raised thousands to save their own
Christel Callow and Nick Haves both needed money for specialist cancer treatment.
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Why Canada's cannabis bubble burst
Justin Trudeau legalised cannabis in Canada. So why are people still breaking the law?
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The best science long reads of 2019
A selection of the best science and environment features published this year.
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Gym wear: The 22-year-old trying to take on the world's biggest brands
Grace Beverley just graduated from uni and has turned her side project into a full-time career.
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Joe Burrow Threw 7 Touchdowns. And That Was Just L.S.U.’s First Half
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FOX NEWS: Trump account removes retweet of link to article naming alleged whistleblower
Trump account removes retweet of link to article naming alleged whistleblower
President Trump’s Twitter account has removed a retweet that contained a link to an article naming the purported Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) whistleblower who helped trigger impeachment proceedings.
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FOX NEWS: Leading House Dem claims Senate GOP 'breaking the rules' by working with White House on impeachment
Leading House Dem claims Senate GOP 'breaking the rules' by working with White House on impeachment
Progressive Caucus co-chair Mark Pocan, D-Wis., accused Senate Republicans of "breaking the rules" on Friday as he discussed their coordination with the White House in planning for a trial following the House's impeachment vote.
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FOX NEWS: Trump sounds off on New York, California homeless problem
Trump sounds off on New York, California homeless problem
President Trump calls on New York, California to combat 'tremendous homeless problems.'
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US saw highest number of mass killings on record in 2019, database reveals
Researchers say 41 mass killings claimed 211 lives this year, even as the overall homicide rate fell.
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Stay-at-home dads set up father-friendly playgroup
Dan Rainsford and Sam Chatterley set up a group so other stay-at-home fathers don't feel alone.
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‘Gardening gives me a lot of peace’
Joanna is an urban gardener trying to reconnect with nature in Singapore.
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Little boxes of love help families with dementia
The boxes are given to families to support them while caring for someone with dementia.
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Fred P. Graham, Legal Affairs Reporter and Court TV Anchor, Dies at 88
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FOX NEWS: The most viral -- and bizarre -- social media influencer stories of 2019
The most viral -- and bizarre -- social media influencer stories of 2019
If you’re still asking what a social media influencer is in 2019, then you’re probably not alone. While their job titles may be questionable, the ability of influencers to drive "likes" and comments is undeniable.
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FOX NEWS: Australian mommy blogger reveals why she refused morning sex with husband in brutally honest post
Australian mommy blogger reveals why she refused morning sex with husband in brutally honest post
An Australian mommy blogger is being praised for her brutally honest post.
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FOX NEWS: Viral video of girl crying over black doll for Christmas not racist, sister says
Viral video of girl crying over black doll for Christmas not racist, sister says
The sister of a young girl who went viral after screaming as she opened a black doll for Christmas insists there was no racist intent.
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US saw highest number of mass killings on record in 2019, database reveals
Researchers say 41 mass killings claimed 211 lives this year, even as the overall homicide rate fell.
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Striking photojournalism from around the world in 2019
A selection of the best news photographs from around the world in 2019.
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Friday, 27 December 2019
FOX NEWS: Talk show phenomenon Don Imus dies at 79
Talk show phenomenon Don Imus dies at 79
The legendary host of 'Imus in the Morning' started his career in radio in the late sixties.
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FOX NEWS: Lizzo named Entertainer of the Year by The Associated Press after monster 2019
Lizzo named Entertainer of the Year by The Associated Press after monster 2019
Lizzo can check the big box off her list of accomplishments in 2019 because the uber-popular performer has been named Entertainer of the Year by The Associated Press.
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FOX NEWS: 'Star Wars' characters through the years
'Star Wars' characters through the years
After 42 years and 11 movies, the ever-expanding "Star Wars" universe can be easy to get lost in
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FOX NEWS: Don Imus, TV and radio personality, dies at 79
Don Imus, TV and radio personality, dies at 79
Don Imus, the legendary host of "Imus in the Morning," died on Friday less than two years after retiring from decades as a successful broadcaster.
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FOX NEWS: Ryan Reynolds confirms ‘Deadpool 3’ in the works at Marvel Studios: ‘It’s kind of crazy’
Ryan Reynolds confirms ‘Deadpool 3’ in the works at Marvel Studios: ‘It’s kind of crazy’
Ryan Reynolds confirmed that a new “Deadpool” flick is in the works at its new home, Marvel Studios.
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FOX NEWS: Magician Criss Angel’s 5-year-old son Johnny returns to hospital for chemotherapy: ‘We will get through this’
Magician Criss Angel’s 5-year-old son Johnny returns to hospital for chemotherapy: ‘We will get through this’
Criss Angel’s son is back in the hospital to begin another treatment of chemotherapy, the magician shared on Thursday.
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FOX NEWS: Miley Cyrus confirms she’s still dating Cody Simpson despite split rumors
Miley Cyrus confirms she’s still dating Cody Simpson despite split rumors
Miley Cyrus and Cody Simpson are quelling speculation they’re broken up.
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FOX NEWS: Katie Holmes, daughter Suri Cruise pose in adorable snap ahead of New Year's
Katie Holmes, daughter Suri Cruise pose in adorable snap ahead of New Year's
Katie Holmes is getting some quality mother-daughter time in with Suri Cruise before the year's end.
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The ‘Infinity War’ in the Streets of Hong Kong
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Neal R. Peirce, Who Put Spotlight on Urban Innovation, Dies at 87
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French government to scan social media for tax cheats
French court says government can comb profiles, posts and pictures for evidence of undeclared income.
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Jeffrey Epstein case: FBI 'investigating Ghislaine Maxwell'
The British socialite and others are part of an inquiry into "people who facilitated" the financier.
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India Citizenship Act protests: 'Our son was shot dead by police'
Muslims in India tell the BBC of police brutality, and why they fear losing their citizenship rights.
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American Contractor Killed in Rocket Attack in Iraq
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Russia Deploys Hypersonic Weapon, Potentially Renewing Arms Race
By BY JULIAN E. BARNES AND DAVID E. SANGER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2Zwuv5e
Arthur Singer Jr., Who Set the Stage for Public TV, Dies at 90
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The Patriarchy of Alcoholics Anonymous
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‘There Is No Excuse.’ Methodist Pastor, Accused of Sexual Harassment, Steps Down.
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