Saturday, 29 February 2020

Clyburn says the Biden campaign needs ‘retooling.’


By BY THOMAS KAPLAN AND KATIE GLUECK from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2Tuf4rg

New top story on Hacker News: NASA images show China pollution clear amid slowdown

NASA images show China pollution clear amid slowdown
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The Islanders Are Saying Goodbye to Brooklyn


By BY ALLAN KREDA from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/399PJK8

At CPAC, Trump Takes Aim at Rivals


By BY ANNIE KARNI from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2wkvvhX

Northern rail: Government takes over after chaos

The government takes over services from Sunday which were previously operated by Arriva Rail North.

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Coronavirus: Italian economy takes a body blow

Could Italy's health crisis be the factor that tips the country into another recession?

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New top story on Hacker News: Flutter and Dart, or how to quickly build a mobile app without losing your hair

Flutter and Dart, or how to quickly build a mobile app without losing your hair
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New top story on Hacker News: The Technical Backstory of Retroactive

The Technical Backstory of Retroactive
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New top story on Hacker News: Implementing Raft: Part 2: Commands and Log Replication

Implementing Raft: Part 2: Commands and Log Replication
15 by ingve | 0 comments on Hacker News.


FOX NEWS: Dr. Jen Caudle weighs in on how Americans should prepare for coronavirus


Dr. Jen Caudle weighs in on how Americans should prepare for coronavirus



Dr. Jennifer Caudle comments on preparedness for coronavirus.

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FOX NEWS: Stocks sink amid coronavirus fears


Stocks sink amid coronavirus fears



Fox News contributor Jonathan Hoenig weighs in on the coronavirus’ impact on the economy.

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Nathaniel Taylor, ‘Sanford and Son’ Actor, Is Dead at 80


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South Carolina primary: Joe Biden projected to win

It comes as a major boost to the former vice-president's flagging presidential campaign.

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Berlin International Film Festival: Iranian film about executions wins top prize

Director Mohammad Rasoulof is banned from leaving Iran and filmed There Is No Evil in secret.

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Afghan conflict: What will Taliban do after signing US deal?

A sense of cautious optimism is rising, but Afghanistan's political future is yet to be decided.

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South Carolina primary: Joe Biden projected to win

It comes as a major boost to the former vice-president's flagging presidential campaign.

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NHS gender clinic 'should have challenged me more' over transition

A woman is taking legal action against an NHS gender clinic which treated her as a teenager.

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Fox News Breaking News Alert

Fox News Breaking News Alert

Biden wins South Carolina Democratic primary, Fox News projects, in crucial boost to campaign after early losses

02/29/20 4:01 PM

Biden Wins in South Carolina, Adding New Life to His Candidacy


By BY JONATHAN MARTIN AND ALEXANDER BURNS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2I7NCdQ

Joe Biden wins South Carolina primary with overwhelming support.


By BY NICK CORASANITI from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2I5QPKK

After 12 hours, the polls in South Carolina have closed.


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A crowd waits for Warren in Houston: ‘I just love her energy.’


By BY MICHAEL HARDY from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/32ER890

Looking to Super Tuesday, Buttigieg campaigns in Nashville.


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Friday, 28 February 2020

New top story on Hacker News: If your cipher were secure, this image wouldn't have obvious repeating patterns

If your cipher were secure, this image wouldn't have obvious repeating patterns
19 by EthanHeilman | 3 comments on Hacker News.


FOX NEWS: World Health Organization raises coronavirus threat to highest level


World Health Organization raises coronavirus threat to highest level



Reaction from Baylor College of Medicine professor Dr. Peter Hotez.

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FOX NEWS: Coronavirus outbreak: Global events called off over coronavirus concerns


Coronavirus outbreak: Global events called off over coronavirus concerns



From fashion shows in Paris to theme parks in Japan, officials are canceling events in order to keep the risk of transmission low; Fox News correspondent Benjamin Hall reports.

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FOX NEWS: Stock market woes: Virus fears lead to worst week since financial crisis


Stock market woes: Virus fears lead to worst week since financial crisis



Dow slides in worst week since financial crisis; Fox Business correspondent Liz Claman reports.

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FOX NEWS: Trump picks Ratcliffe as Director of National Intelligence


Trump picks Ratcliffe as Director of National Intelligence



Ratcliffe named DNI; Chief White House correspondent John Roberts reports.

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FOX NEWS: What steps should Americans take to protect themselves from coronavirus?


What steps should Americans take to protect themselves from coronavirus?



BacterioScan head of research Dr. Andrew Tomaras weighs in on coronavirus concerns.

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FOX NEWS: WHO raises coronavirus threat assessment to highest level


WHO raises coronavirus threat assessment to highest level



Fox News medical correspondent Dr. Marc Siegel joins 'The Five' to discuss outbreak concerns.

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FOX NEWS: Trump rips CNN for coronavirus coverage


Trump rips CNN for coronavirus coverage



Trump calls out politicization of outbreak; reaction and analysis on 'The Five.'

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FOX NEWS: Sen. Bill Cassidy on fight over coronavirus funding package


Sen. Bill Cassidy on fight over coronavirus funding package



Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy weighs in on the growing threat of the coronavirus outbreak in the U.S. on ‘Your World with Neil Cavuto.’

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FOX NEWS: President Trump considers extending travel ban due to coronavirus


President Trump considers extending travel ban due to coronavirus



President Donald Trump makes remarks on the coronavirus ahead of the South Carolina rally.

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FOX NEWS: Rep. Carter: Risk of coronavirus outbreak in US is low, we need to be prepared just in case


Rep. Carter: Risk of coronavirus outbreak in US is low, we need to be prepared just in case



Georgia Congressman Rep. Buddy Carter weighs in on the coronavirus briefing by top U.S. health officials.

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Coronavirus Live Updates: Second Unexplained Case Found in California, This Time in Santa Clara County


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New best story on Hacker News: I Want Off Mr. Golang's Wild Ride

I Want Off Mr. Golang's Wild Ride
553 by whatever_dude | 370 comments on Hacker News.


Walkout as Polanksi wins 'best director' at Césars

The Polish-French director is wanted in the US for the statutory rape of a 13-year-old in the 1970s.

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Leap Year: What it's like being born on 29 February?

People around the world tell us what it's like being born on 29 February.

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Latvia railway: Why I love living in an old train station

Milda Romanova's home is an old rail station, and at 88 she still loves all things trains.

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Trump urges Afghans to seize opportunity for peace

A deal will be signed with the Taliban on Saturday as the US prepares to exit Afghanistan.

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Fox News Breaking News Alert

Fox News Breaking News Alert

President Trump holds a rally in North Charleston, S.C., 24 hours before the polls close in the state's Democratic primary. Watc

02/28/20 4:09 PM

Who Will Care For Society’s Forgotten?


By BY THERESA BROWN AND LEAH NASH from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2weKSc1

Joe Biden Needs a Win in South Carolina. Will He Get It?


By BY NU WEXLER from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2weKQAV

We Don’t Really Know How Many People Have Coronavirus


By BY ELISABETH ROSENTHAL from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2Tcnghj

Tom Steyer showered South Carolina in political spending. Will it pay off?


By BY STEPHANIE SAUL AND KIM BARKER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2TcmYHf

Celine: Fall 2020


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Thursday, 27 February 2020

New 'east-west divide' splitting north start-up economy

New research shows more start-up business are thriving on the west of the Pennines.

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The boss who put everyone on 70K

A tech boss introduced a $70,000 minimum salary for all his staff - by cutting his own wages. Five years, on he has no regrets.

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'After the coral ban, I lost everything'

Thousands of Indonesian coral farms had to close after an export ban, but a policy U-turn offers hope.

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New top story on Hacker News: Highlights from FPGA 2020

Highlights from FPGA 2020
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New top story on Hacker News: Power to the People

Power to the People
12 by pimterry | 1 comments on Hacker News.


FOX NEWS: 'Deputy' star Stephen Dorff talks about his edgy character


'Deputy' star Stephen Dorff talks about his edgy character



Actor Stephen Dorff shares a sneak peek at the action in store for his character.

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FOX NEWS: Vanessa Hudgens adds to #ThirstyThursday social media trend with completely sheer outfit


Vanessa Hudgens adds to #ThirstyThursday social media trend with completely sheer outfit



Vanessa Hudgens is continuing her #ThirstyThursday tradition on Instagram. 

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FOX NEWS: 'FBI Lovebirds' Strzok-Page performance brings down the house at CPAC


'FBI Lovebirds' Strzok-Page performance brings down the house at CPAC



"FBI Lovebirds" made its debut at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) on Thursday as the first-ever play to be held at the annual political event. 

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FOX NEWS: Jonathan Roumie on playing Jesus in 'The Chosen'


Jonathan Roumie on playing Jesus in 'The Chosen'



'The Chosen' star Jonathan Roumie talks playing Jesus on television and working on a crowdfunded show.

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FOX NEWS: Fox News Flash top entertainment headlines for Feb. 27


Fox News Flash top entertainment headlines for Feb. 27



Fox News Flash top entertainment and celebrity headlines are here. Check out what's clicking today in entertainment.

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FOX NEWS: Brielle Biermann celebrates her birthday in cheeky bikini on Bahamas vacation


Brielle Biermann celebrates her birthday in cheeky bikini on Bahamas vacation



Brielle Biermann is celebrating her 23rd birthday in style.

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FOX NEWS: Mandy Moore reveals she nearly walked away from the entertainment industry


Mandy Moore reveals she nearly walked away from the entertainment industry



Mandy Moore is reflecting on a time in her life when she nearly left her career behind.  

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Philippines volcano: Residents allowed to visit island

Philippines residents briefly allowed to return to homes near the Taal volcano find haunting scenes.

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Leap years and why we need them

It's a leap year which means there's an extra day in the calendar - 29 February 2020. But why do we need it?

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Coronavirus: On the front line in Wuhan

The BBC speaks to a Chinese doctor who has been on the front line of fighting Coronavirus in Wuhan.

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Burst water main leaves drivers stranded

Flooding in Houston led to cars being submerged and people having to take refuge on their roofs.

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Thousands of depression cases 'linked to universal credit'

The number of unemployed people with psychological distress rose 6.6% between 2013 and 2018, a study suggests.

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The Papers: Virus raises fears over economy and major events

Friday's papers say mass UK gatherings may be restricted due to the spread of coronavirus.

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Democrats thrive in the shadow of a Whole Foods. Here’s why that may be trouble.


By BY DAVID WASSERMAN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/32AjKQU

No, Not Sanders, Not Ever


By BY DAVID BROOKS from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2I3EIy0

With a Rebel Yell, New York Revs Up Its War on Idling Vehicles


By BY JEFFERY C. MAYS from NYT New York https://ift.tt/3cby1HY

Bloomberg’s claim of persuading lawmakers to legalize gay marriage is ‘demonstrably false,’ Cuomo says.


By BY THOMAS KAPLAN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/398O8nA

Arlene Shechet Creates Beauty Out of Chaos


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Wednesday, 26 February 2020

Trump Exploits Children Exploited by the Sex Trade


By BY NICHOLAS KRISTOF from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2Vs48NQ

David Roback, 61, a Founder of the Band Mazzy Star, Is Dead


By BY DANIEL E. SLOTNIK from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/3a8Sg7e

Bloomberg’s sponsored content on meme accounts pushes Instagram’s boundaries.


By BY TAYLOR LORENZ AND SHEERA FRENKEL from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3a9bolw

Women in Mexico Are Urged to Disappear for a Day in Protest


By BY PAULINA VILLEGAS AND KIRK SEMPLE from NYT World https://ift.tt/2wci8QQ

Claire Bretécher, Satirical French Cartoonist, Dies at 79


By BY KATHARINE Q. SEELYE from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/2VsfdOz

South Carolina debate drew more than 15 million viewers.


By BY JOHN KOBLIN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/396aAhs

Tribal Nation Condemns ‘Desecration’ to Build Border Wall


By BY SIMON ROMERO AND ADRIANA ZEHBRAUSKAS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2wbGYRe

Australian Rules Football Confronts C.T.E.


By BY KEN BELSON from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2HVri7d

Obama denounces a Republican super PAC’s deceptive anti-Biden ad.


By BY MAGGIE ASTOR from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2T1wWuC

The 2020 Democratic Primary Is Giving Some Republicans Déjà Vu


By BY NICK CORASANITI AND JEREMY W. PETERS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3abwcJs

Weinstein Was Convicted. Can D.A. Vance Now Win Over His Critics?


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