Special News: September 2019

Monday, 30 September 2019

Hong Kong protests: 'I can't say I love China any more'

A Hong Kong protester from a pro-Beijing area talks about his complicated feelings about China.

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Minister to outline longer jail term plans for serious offenders

The government wants those convicted of serious violent and sexual offences serve more of their sentences.

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China National Day Live Updates: A Parade and Protest Fears

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Jessye Norman, Grammy-winning star of opera, dies at 74

Norman was one of the rare black singers to reach fame in the opera world.

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FOX NEWS: Gutfeld on Robert De Niro dropping F-bombs

Gutfeld on Robert De Niro dropping F-bombs

Actor Robert De Niro goes on expletive-laced rant.

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Brexit: Government to reveal detailed plan for EU negotiations

It includes the legal text of an updated Brexit deal, including suggested "customs clearance zones" in Northern Ireland.

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EU brings in 'right to repair' rules for appliances

The rules will make household appliances longer-lasting and easier to fix.

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Fox News Breaking News Alert

Fox News Breaking News Alert

PROGRAMMING ALERT: Rudy Giuliani reacts to subpoena on 'Hannity,' 9 pm ET

09/30/19 5:36 PM

Jessye Norman, Grammy-winning star of opera, dies at 74

Norman was one of the rare black singers to reach fame in the opera world.

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Jet fuel from thin air: Aviation's hope or hype?

A pilot project at Rotterdam airport plans to capture CO2 from the air and turn it into jet fuel.

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FOX NEWS: California governor signs bill allowing college athletes to hire agents, earn money from endorsements

California governor signs bill allowing college athletes to hire agents, earn money from endorsements

NFL player Benjamin Watson reacts to new California law on 'The Story.'

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Trump’s Claims About Biden Aren’t ‘Unsupported.’ They’re Lies.

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Jack Charles: 'I'd rob to collect rent for stolen Aboriginal land'

He was stolen from his family, then he stole from "posh homes" - now actor Jack Charles wants closure.

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The imam who died fighting racism in South Africa

Relatives of Abdullah Haron, who died in detention 50 years ago, are still traumatised by his death.

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New top story on Hacker News: Cargo Cult Science

Cargo Cult Science
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Alberto Salazar: Mo Farah's former coach banned from athletics for four years after doping violations

Alberto Salazar, Mo Farah's former athletics coach, has been banned from the sport for four years after being found guilty of doping violations.

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FOX NEWS: Mexican pirates posing greater risk in Gulf of Mexico to oil workers, tourists

Mexican pirates posing greater risk in Gulf of Mexico to oil workers, tourists

Gulf drilling platforms are becoming more and more subject to vicious attacks launched by modern-day pirates.

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FOX NEWS: California man charged in Chinese spy operation

California man charged in Chinese spy operation

John Demers, leader of the DOJ China Initiative, on the Department of Justice's fight against Chinese espionage.

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FOX NEWS: In 1981, Apple's Steve Jobs said computers would free us from drudgery

In 1981, Apple's Steve Jobs said computers would free us from drudgery

Talk about stepping back in time.

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Sunday, 29 September 2019

U.S. Officials Warn of Rising Threat From Qaeda Branch in Northwest Syria

By BY ERIC SCHMITT from NYT World https://ift.tt/2nFx4D9

Where does recycling and rubbish from the UK go?

Waste management company Biffa has been fined for sending used nappies and food packaging to China.

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A former diet cola addict built a $100m firm

Kara Goldin, the founder of US flavoured water company Hint, used to drink 10 cans of cola a day.

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FOX NEWS: Joe and Hunter Biden's Ukraine dealings didn't warrant investigation, ex-law enforcement official says

Joe and Hunter Biden's Ukraine dealings didn't warrant investigation, ex-law enforcement official says

Ukraine’s former top law enforcement official told the Los Angeles Times he saw no reason to investigate former Vice President Joe Biden or his son Hunter.

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FOX NEWS: Biden seeks to bar Giuliani from TV news, after Trump lawyer alleges possible Biden corruption

Biden seeks to bar Giuliani from TV news, after Trump lawyer alleges possible Biden corruption

Joe Biden's presidential campaign requested in a letter on Sunday that major news networks not invite President Trump's personal attorney Rudy Giuliani anymore, after Giuliani spent the morning on a series of talk shows aggressively highlighting what he called Biden's apparently corrupt dealings in Ukraine and China.

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FOX NEWS: Klobuchar recounts bizarre story of killing duck by accident while golfing

Klobuchar recounts bizarre story of killing duck by accident while golfing

Presidential candidate Sen. Amy Klobuchar recounted an odd series of events on the golf course Sunday, revealing she once accidentally killed a duck during a game.

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The day China became communist

On 1 October 1949 Chairman Mao Zedong announced the creation of the People’s Republic of China

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The sex education circus

Performer and educator Jess Herman has come up with a creative way of teaching teenagers about sex.

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Will virtual clothes transform how we shop?

A smartphone app can make a detailed virtual avatar allowing you to try on a whole range of clothes.

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Be More Chill: The word-of-mouth hit musical now heading to London

Be More Chill was kept alive thanks to the cult following its soundtrack built up on streaming.

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Hong Kong’s Status as Neutral Ground at Risk as China Asserts Power

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M.L.B.’s Juggernauts Set to Clash After a Season of Extraordinary Numbers

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Greece: Deadly fire triggers riots at Moria refugee camp

Police fire tear gas to control a crowd who say firefighters were too slow to respond to the fire.

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Amazon fires: The volunteer firefighters battling to save Brazil’s rainforest

A band of volunteer firefighters are on a mission to stop their stretch of Brazil’s Amazon rainforest from going up in flames.

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Cocaine and alcohol a 'deadly combination'

At least 13 self-inflicted deaths among people who took alcohol with cocaine have occurred in a year.

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A former diet cola addict built a $100m firm

Kara Goldin, the founder of US flavoured water company Hint, used to drink 10 cans of cola a day.

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New top story on Hacker News: Sorry macOS users, but Apple has gone too far for some of us devs

Sorry macOS users, but Apple has gone too far for some of us devs
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New top story on Hacker News: In Quest of a Pangram (1988) [pdf]

In Quest of a Pangram (1988) [pdf]
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Man Is Charged With Terrorism After Driving S.U.V. Through Illinois Mall

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Yankees Turn Their Focus to the Playoffs, and Stifling the Twins

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Inequalities in heart attack care 'costing women's lives'

Thousands of women are dying needlessly because of delays in diagnosis and poor care, a report says.

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Private schools say abolition would be vote-loser

Independent-school leaders hit back at Labour's plans to ban fee-paying schools.

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Saturday, 28 September 2019

FOX NEWS: Knife-wielding suspect killed after wounding five in Maryland mall attack

Knife-wielding suspect killed after wounding five in Maryland mall attack

Police kill knife-wielding suspect in Maryland mall attack.

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New top story on Hacker News: Faster Progress Bars: Manipulating Perceived Duration with Augmentations (2010)

Faster Progress Bars: Manipulating Perceived Duration with Augmentations (2010)
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FOX NEWS: 'Enough is enough': Saudi foreign minister warns of danger of appeasing Iran

'Enough is enough': Saudi foreign minister warns of danger of appeasing Iran

Saudi Arabia's top diplomat has sounded a new warning against appeasing Iran.

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Labradoodle creator says it's his 'life's regret'

'They're crazy' - the man who created the labradoodle says it's a huge regret.

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Beijing Daxing: China's huge new 'starfish' airport opens its doors

The Beijing Daxing International Airport spans 700,000 square metres - or 98 football fields.

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Indonesia haze causes sky to turn blood red

Pictures and videos of the phenomenon went viral on social media over the weekend.

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Canada's Green Party edits photo of leader holding single-use cup

Elizabeth May was "shocked" to see the image, saying it was manipulated without her knowledge.

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New top story on Hacker News: David E. Shaw and the Ultimate College Hedge

David E. Shaw and the Ultimate College Hedge
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New top story on Hacker News: AllenNLP Interpret: A Framework for Explaining Predictions of NLP Models

AllenNLP Interpret: A Framework for Explaining Predictions of NLP Models
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FOX NEWS: Did the whistleblower act alone?

Did the whistleblower act alone?

Kellyanne Conway, counselor to President Trump, reacts to reports that the whistleblower is a CIA agent and Democrats' push for impeachment.

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FOX NEWS: Chad Pergram: Reds announcer Marty Brennaman – my lifelong connection to baseball – retires after 46 years

Chad Pergram: Reds announcer Marty Brennaman – my lifelong connection to baseball – retires after 46 years

For 46 seasons, Marty Brennaman has been the voice of the Cincinnati Reds. His first year in the booth was the first year I was old enough to remotely pay attention to baseball.

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FOX NEWS: Watters' Words: Impeachment

Watters' Words: Impeachment

Jesse Watters says the Democrats' impeachment push is all about rage and power.

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New top story on Hacker News: The Two Squares Puzzle

The Two Squares Puzzle
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New top story on Hacker News: What Brought You Here?

What Brought You Here?
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New top story on Hacker News: Microsoft has removed the “use offline account” option when installing Windows

Microsoft has removed the “use offline account” option when installing Windows
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Mets’ Pete Alonso Breaks Rookie Home-Run Record

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‘You’re a Bad Police Officer’: Official Confronts Deputy at Awards Ceremony

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Why much of the internet is closed off to blind people

Retailers are struggling to make their products accessible, and customers are taking them to court.

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Andrew Yang: The 'Asian math guy' trying to be next US president

Andrew Yang's pledge of $1,000-a-month for every American has piqued the interests of many US voters.

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US economy under Trump: Is it the greatest in history?

Is the US economy under President Trump the best it's ever been?

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New top story on Hacker News: Life as a cancer patient: ‘it feels like dying from the drugs meant to save me’

Life as a cancer patient: ‘it feels like dying from the drugs meant to save me’
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New top story on Hacker News: How come PHP seems so much faster than Rust?

How come PHP seems so much faster than Rust?
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New top story on Hacker News: Three recent papers uncover the extent of tracking on TVs

Three recent papers uncover the extent of tracking on TVs
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Friday, 27 September 2019

Fox News Breaking News Alert

Fox News Breaking News Alert

Kurt Volker resigns as Ukraine envoy after mention in whistleblower complaint, AP reports

09/27/19 5:56 PM

FOX NEWS: Cops: Texas man fatally shot burglar and went back to bed before calling 911

Cops: Texas man fatally shot burglar and went back to bed before calling 911

A Dallas homeowner is facing a murder charge after authorities said he shot a burglar outside his home Thursday and went back to bed before calling 911 two hours later.

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FOX NEWS: Florida man's murder plot against wife backfires after he's left paralyzed

Florida man's murder plot against wife backfires after he's left paralyzed

A Virginia judge on Wednesday denied bond to a man whose alleged plot to murder his wife earlier this month went awry when he was shot and paralyzed.

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FOX NEWS: Trailblazing Sikh deputy shot and killed during Texas traffic stop

Trailblazing Sikh deputy shot and killed during Texas traffic stop

A Texas sheriff's deputy who was shot multiple times from behind while conducting a traffic stop on Friday afternoon has died, police said.

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How Good Is the Yankees’ Defense? Depends on Who’s Keeping Track

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New top story on Hacker News: Malwarebytes Analysis of Checkm8 iOS Bootrom Exploit

Malwarebytes Analysis of Checkm8 iOS Bootrom Exploit
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Avoid skin-lightening creams 'at all costs'

Consumers are being warned to steer clear of skin-lightening creams that can "act like paint stripper".

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Thomas Cook: How the collapse affected me

A week after the collapse of Thomas Cook, the BBC looks at the stories of those involved

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How to Throw an Intimate Dinner at Home, the Parisian Way

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Pete Alonso Ties Aaron Judge’s Rookie Record With 52nd Home Run

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Week in pictures: 21 - 27 September 2019

A selection of the best news photographs from around the world, taken over the past week.

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N.R.A.’s LaPierre Asks Trump to ‘Stop the Games‘ Over Gun Legislation in Discussion About Its Support

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FOX NEWS: Live Action slams Facebook after investigation finds fact-check of abortion claim was 'fair and accurate'

Live Action slams Facebook after investigation finds fact-check of abortion claim was 'fair and accurate'

Pro-life group Live Action slammed Facebook's fact-checking system after an investigation into fact-checker Science Feedback found its conclusions to be fair and accurate.

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Trump impeachment inquiry: Pompeo subpoenaed by House Democrats

The US secretary of state is ordered to turn over all related documents within a week.

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Hundreds of thousands join Canada climate strikes

The demonstrations come after environmental activist Greta Thunberg called for students to strike.

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Giuliani Backs Out of Kremlin-Supported Conference in Armenia

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Harris County Deputy Is Fatally Shot in Traffic Stop, Official Says

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FOX NEWS: Christie Brinkley calls out 'haters' who think she faked her 'DWTS' injury

Christie Brinkley calls out 'haters' who think she faked her 'DWTS' injury

Christie Brinkley is setting the record straight.

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FOX NEWS: Gaetz: Trump was taking up Ukraine's cause, not threatening them

Gaetz: Trump was taking up Ukraine's cause, not threatening them

Democrats subpoena Pompeo in impeachment inquiry; Rep. Matt Gaetz weighs in.

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FOX NEWS: Garamendi: Trip to Ukraine is about military, not investigation

Garamendi: Trip to Ukraine is about military, not investigation

Armed Services Committee member Rep. John Garamendi on traveling to Ukraine amid Trump phone call controversy.

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FOX NEWS: Reporter's Notebook: Trump impeachment inquiry will go on even with House in recess

Reporter's Notebook: Trump impeachment inquiry will go on even with House in recess

The House of Representatives is currently on a two-week recess for the Jewish holidays of Yom Kippur and Rosh Hashanah, but that doesn't mean the wheels of its impeachment inquiry against Donald Trump won’t churn on Capitol Hill and in Congressional districts.

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‘The Irishman’ Review: The Mob’s Greatest Hits, in a Somber Key

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Biden, Weathering Attacks From Trump, Returns to Campaign Trail

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Thursday, 26 September 2019

FOX NEWS: US sends troops, air defense systems to Saudi Arabia to deter Iran attacks

US sends troops, air defense systems to Saudi Arabia to deter Iran attacks

The U.S. is sending a Patriot missile battery, four ground-based radar systems, and 200 support troops to Saudi Arabia to deter Iran's increasingly aggressive behavior, officials announced Thursday.

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FOX NEWS: Pompeo accuses Syria of using chemical weapons in May attack

Pompeo accuses Syria of using chemical weapons in May attack

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, speaking on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly on Thursday, said that the United States has concluded that the Syrian government used chemical weapons in an attack earlier this year.

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New top story on Hacker News: Dezoomify Allows You to Download Zoomable Images

Dezoomify Allows You to Download Zoomable Images
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Police watchdog warns 35,000 police staff 'not vetted properly'

Forces in England and Wales must do more to root out sexual predators, a police watchdog report says.

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Mothers with 'controlling voice' fail to persuade teenagers

The tone of voice used by mothers can be as important as what they say, a study suggests.

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Iranian spying charge 'preposterous', prisoner's wife says

The wife of a retired engineer from London jailed in Iran appeals to the UK government for help.

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Stasi files: German plan to transfer files sparks concern

Critics warn files on citizens of former East Germany could be less accessible if they are archived.

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Just How Corrupt Is Bill Barr?

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FOX NEWS: El Salvador president: We want migrants to know they can have their dreams come true at home

El Salvador president: We want migrants to know they can have their dreams come true at home

President of El Salvador Nayib Bukele on working with Trump to curb illegal immigration

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No-deal Brexit 'still risk to NHS and care sector'

A report highlights new transport routes, support for care homes and doubts over the size of the medicines stockpile as concerns.

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'Clueless' Cleveland Police 'putting public at risk'

Cleveland's force becomes the first in England to be rated inadequate in all areas of inspection.

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New top story on Hacker News: Twitter launches its controversial ‘Hide Replies’ feature

Twitter launches its controversial ‘Hide Replies’ feature
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New top story on Hacker News: New federal rules limit police searches of family tree DNA databases

New federal rules limit police searches of family tree DNA databases
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One man's 3,000km march across Russia to oust Putin

'Shaman warrior' Alexander Gabyshev walked across Russia for six months with the aim of confronting the president.

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The Egyptian calling for a revolution against al-Sisi

Mohamed Ali is a former Egyptian military contractor calling for protests against Egypt's president.

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Meet 'The Terminator', Zimbabwe's disabled footballer

Kuda Mapira, known as 'The Terminator', is one of the first disabled people to play football for his country.

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Fake courier ties-up family in Brooklyn robbery

CCTV footage shows three people being robbed by fake FedEx couriers in a Brooklyn home.

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Trump Said His Ukraine Envoy Would ‘Go Through Some Things.’ She Has Already.

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Anxious Biden Allies May Unleash Super PAC

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Quiz of the week: Fleabag's Emmy success and other posers

Have you been paying attention to what's been going on over the past seven days?

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Meet 'The Terminator', Zimbabwe's disabled footballer

Kuda Mapira, known as 'The Terminator', is one of the first disabled people to play football for his country.

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One man's 3,000km march across Russia to oust Putin

'Shaman warrior' Alexander Gabyshev walked across Russia for six months with the aim of confronting the president.

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