Sunday, 28 February 2021

New top story on Hacker News: Making SoA Tollerable

Making SoA Tollerable
5 by ingve | 1 comments on Hacker News.


Coronavirus doctor's diary: Study shows one-in-three children have rarely been leaving the house

Only a third of children in Bradford had sufficient exercise during the first lockdown, a study shows.

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Covid: How many people get self-isolation payments?

Figures for England and Wales suggest two-thirds of people who ask for self-isolation payments get rejected.

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Waste food: What do you do with 86 tonnes of celeriac?

With hospitality closed during lockdown, charities and apps are stepping in to help cut food waste.

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Sir Kazuo Ishiguro warns of young authors self-censoring out of 'fear'

Writers may be self-censoring because they don't want to be "cancelled", author Kazuo Ishiguro says.

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Why this teen set up a prize-winning fake cosmetics shop

Polish teenager Krystyna Paszko's idea won an EU prize - she tells the BBC the story behind it.

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The midwives braving armed gangs in Colombia

A group of Afro-Colombian women use their skills to help women give birth in areas run by gangs.

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New top story on Hacker News: We should pay politicians more

We should pay politicians more
25 by apsec112 | 33 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Show HN: QueryCal – calculate metrics from your calendars using SQL

Show HN: QueryCal – calculate metrics from your calendars using SQL
18 by bradleyjkemp | 3 comments on Hacker News.


Golden Globe Awards 2021: Virtual ceremony gets under way

Tina Fey and Amy Poehler are hosting the year's first major film and TV awards ceremony.

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Yemen: The nine-year-old war-zone school teacher

Ahmed, blind since birth, stands in for teachers who don't make it in to their ruined school in Yemen.

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Coronavirus: False vaccine claims debunked

Misleading claims about coronavirus vaccines have been spreading online.

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Kooking with a Koori: How a Sydney father's simple meals have won hearts

Aboriginal man Nathan Lyons has found unexpected fame with videos inspired by "doing it tough".

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Tips for first-time runners in lockdown

Radio 1 Newsbeat finds out what you should and shouldn't be doing as a first-time runner.

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Coronavirus and homelessness: 'I was living in the back of a transit van’

Alex has been homeless on and off for 10 years, and lost his job as lorry driver when the pandemic hit.

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New top story on Hacker News: LayerCI (YC S20) is hiring to build the next generation of DevOps platforms

LayerCI (YC S20) is hiring to build the next generation of DevOps platforms
1 by colinchartier | 0 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Procfs: Processes as Files (1984) [pdf]

Procfs: Processes as Files (1984) [pdf]
10 by tanelpoder | 1 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: JSON parser written in 6502 assembly language

JSON parser written in 6502 assembly language
18 by lifthrasiir | 13 comments on Hacker News.


The Papers: 'Race to stop Brazil variant' and jabs pass 20m

Many papers report the Brazil variant being found in the UK as officials "hunt" an unidentified case.

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New top story on Hacker News: Squeak: A Free Smalltalk System – On RISC OS

Squeak: A Free Smalltalk System – On RISC OS
9 by lproven | 1 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Cname / DNS based third party tracking

Cname / DNS based third party tracking
12 by chdlr | 3 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: ROG AI Overclocking on Linux

ROG AI Overclocking on Linux
4 by dragon-rabbit | 2 comments on Hacker News.


Trainer Elliott admits dead horse photo is real

Leading Irish racehorse trainer Gordon Elliott says a photo circulating on social media of him posing with a dead horse is real.

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Saturday, 27 February 2021

Budget 2021: The challenge facing Rishi Sunak

The BBC looks at the state of the UK economy ahead of the spring Budget.

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Maids in Lebanon: 'My employer treats me like a slave'

Lucy's dream of working in the Middle East turned into a nightmare of abuse. She's not the only one.

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Sam Ryder: TikTok's singing superstar

Sam Ryder on TikTok, Britney, Justin Bieber and his new solo career.

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Your pictures on the theme of 'the beauty of trees'

A selection of striking images from our readers on this week's theme.

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‘Pawstep’ Portraits: Photographing Tails of the Pandemic

"Pawstep Portraits" captures dogs with their owners, who then donate to the NHS or Lanta Animal Welfare.

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Selby rail crash: 2001 disaster remembered

Twenty years on, the Selby rail crash remains the UK's worst rail disaster of the 21st century.

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The challenge of being gay and an MI6 spy

Former intelligence officers describe a precarious existence in which your career could end at any moment.

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Golden Globe Awards 2021: Stars prepare for virtual ceremony

Tina Fey and Amy Poehler return to host the year's first major film and TV awards ceremony on Sunday.

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The influencer effect: 'Love Island star transformed my business'

Influencers can have a bad reputation but for some people they have proved to be a business lifeline.

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LGBT+ History Month: The kiss - a seminal moment, a total accident

Neither Gus Kenworthy nor his then-boyfriend knew the cameras were rolling when they shared a seminal kiss at Pyeongchang 2018.

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New top story on Hacker News: A 'Lamborghini' of Chariots Is Discovered at Pompeii. Archaeologists Are Wowed

A 'Lamborghini' of Chariots Is Discovered at Pompeii. Archaeologists Are Wowed
4 by protomyth | 0 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: New Bone Cell Type Identified

New Bone Cell Type Identified
23 by thomas | 0 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Commodore Basic as a Scripting Language for Unix and Windows – Now Open Source

Commodore Basic as a Scripting Language for Unix and Windows – Now Open Source
5 by FlyMoreRockets | 1 comments on Hacker News.


Covid vaccine: Germany urged to back AstraZeneca jab for over-65s

A senior German immunologist tells the BBC that his country should reverse its decision on the jab.

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Six million accidental savers 'created by Covid crisis'

Lower commuting costs, cancelled holidays and fewer meals out boost some bank accounts, a report says.

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New top story on Hacker News: Cinder – a C++ library for programming with aesthetic intent

Cinder – a C++ library for programming with aesthetic intent
37 by gjvc | 12 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: WebAssembly

WebAssembly
17 by fctorial | 7 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: A Saudi Prince's Attempt to Silence Critics on Twitter

A Saudi Prince's Attempt to Silence Critics on Twitter
26 by ioab | 0 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Show HN: A hybrid messaging/photo message board

Show HN: A hybrid messaging/photo message board
4 by mebeam | 1 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Zealandia: Earth’s Hidden Continent

Zealandia: Earth’s Hidden Continent
7 by Bluestein | 1 comments on Hacker News.


Johnson & Johnson Covid vaccine: FDA approves single-shot jab

The US is the first country in the world to approve the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

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Covid-19: Police officers injured at Dublin anti-lockdown protest

Police say 23 people have been arrested after disorder at an anti-lockdown protest.

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The Papers: Sunak's 'tax raid' and 'goodnight Captain Tom'

Several of Sunday's papers carry details of the chancellor's proposals ahead of the Budget.

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Friday, 26 February 2021

New top story on Hacker News: Can You Identify This Mysterious Old Writing?

Can You Identify This Mysterious Old Writing?
4 by unnamed76ri | 0 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Mining Ethereum on M1 Mac GPU

Mining Ethereum on M1 Mac GPU
38 by gyf304 | 11 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Shopify employees accessed customer databases without authorization

Shopify employees accessed customer databases without authorization
26 by synunlimited | 7 comments on Hacker News.
Got this email from Fangamer about Shopify earlier today. ---- Dear Fangamer customer, Shopify, the company whose software runs the Fangamer store (and more than a million others online), has informed us that an internal security event it has been investigating since late last year included Fangamer customer data. Information regarding customer financial accounts and payment cards was not affected, but we are writing to make you aware of the situation. According to Shopify, certain members of its support team used their Shopify credentials to obtain archived customer data from several hundred stores without authorization. The team members accessed data associated with order fulfillment — names, addresses, email addresses, cart contents, and phone numbers — but did not access or acquire any financial-account or payment-card information. We are extremely frustrated and sorry to be sending you this email; Fangamer's internal development team takes data security extremely seriously. Data not in Fangamer's Shopify store — including Kickstarter backer information, account information and passwords, and email addresses used to sign up for our newsletter — was not accessed, and the store continues to operate as normal. Fangamer Japan, which operates as a separate store, was also not affected. Shopify has terminated the employees who did this and eliminated the vulnerabilities that made it possible. Shopify has also reported that it will be providing any other relevant information to us as its investigation continues, and we'll pass along any new material details. If you have any questions, though, please contact us at orders@fangamer.com. Thank you, Fangamer

New top story on Hacker News: I'll pay you to read my book (2013)

I'll pay you to read my book (2013)
13 by simonebrunozzi | 4 comments on Hacker News.


Hundreds of students evacuated over WW2 bomb

Royal Navy bomb disposal specialists are dealing with a 2.5m (8ft) device.

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New top story on Hacker News: Astranis (YC W16) is hiring a full-cycle tech recruiter to help grow our team

Astranis (YC W16) is hiring a full-cycle tech recruiter to help grow our team
1 by gedmark | 0 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Some small USA towns giving away housing lots

Some small USA towns giving away housing lots
12 by SQL2219 | 3 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: PureScript and Haskell

PureScript and Haskell
39 by allenleein | 0 comments on Hacker News.


Budget 2021: BBC editors on what to expect

BBC editors Faisal Islam and Simon Jack tell us what Chancellor Rishi Sunak might have in store.

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Golden Globes: Celebrity make-up artists on their job in the pandemic

Hollywood make-up artists on their experiences of working in the time of Covid-19.

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Ros Atkins on... Is Facebook too powerful?

Ros Atkins looks at the consequences of Facebook's power on events in Myanmar, Washington DC and Australia.

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Week in pictures: 20-26 February 2021

A selection of striking images taken around the world this week.

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How TikTok is powering Duncan Laurence's Eurovision winner

Duncan Laurence won Eurovision with his song Arcade, which is now being powered by TikTok.

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Mayday: How the White Helmets and James Le Mesurier got pulled into a deadly battle for truth

James Le Mesurier fell to his death in Istanbul in 2019 with a sense that Syrian and Russian disinformation had destroyed his reputation.

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Bitcoin energy use 'bigger than most countries'

Could the cryptocurrency's huge electricity consumption also sink it?

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Hotel quarantine: Isolation and brown paper bags

What's it like and what can you eat inside the UK's quarantine hotels?

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Covid-19: How would an NHS vaccine passport app work?

There is growing speculation that a certificate scheme could be built into the main NHS app.

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Brexit: Why Irish freight trade is avoiding Britain

Irish freight is being shipped directly to Europe to avoid Brexit bureaucracy.

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Monsters, mania and the unstoppable march of Pokémon

Several waves of Pokémania have swept the globe, keeping this lucrative franchise relevant for 25 years.

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New top story on Hacker News: Every thought about personal finance I've ever had, as concisely as possible

Every thought about personal finance I've ever had, as concisely as possible
38 by aadillpickle | 25 comments on Hacker News.


Lady Gaga's dog walker Ryan Fischer to make 'full recovery'

Ryan Fischer was shot when two people attacked him and stole the US singer's two French bulldogs.

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Budget 2021: Rishi Sunak to inject £126m to boost traineeship scheme

Rishi Sunak to also launch a 'flexi-job' scheme so people can work for several firms at once.

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The Papers: Over-40s April jab and 'happy as Harry'

Saturday's papers give their view of the Duke of Sussex's candid interview with James Corden.

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Thursday, 25 February 2021

NHS nurse who inspired four of her children to be nurses

A nurse who died with Covid-19 inspired nearly her entire family to join the NHS.

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Young vulnerable people receive vaccine

Nearly 200,000 extremely clinically vulnerable young people have been offered their vaccine.

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K-pop superstars Blackpink in climate change message

K-pop superstars Blackpink have emerged as the latest force in the global fight against climate change.

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'We couldn’t afford IVF so we risked finding a sperm donor on Facebook'

The high cost of fertility treatment leads some to find donors on social media, even though it's risky and could be illegal.

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MLM schemes in the UK: The 'cult-like' beauty businesses in your DMs

Newsbeat hears from young women about their experiences working for multi-level marketing companies.

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Budget 2021: 'My £20 is a lifeline - don't take it away'

A benefits top-up to help the poor survive lockdown is due to end - unless it is extended at the Budget.

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Vintage technology: 'It sounds so much cleaner'

Why do people like to use ancient personal organisers and music players?

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Analysis: Can Asia help Myanmar find a way out of coup crisis?

While Western sanctions may not help, China and South East Asia's influence may have some sway.

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New top story on Hacker News: Sable (YC S19) Is Hiring a Head of Growth Marketing

Sable (YC S19) Is Hiring a Head of Growth Marketing
1 by tow0686 | 0 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Zine machine: a compact 3D-printed block printing press

Zine machine: a compact 3D-printed block printing press
27 by hownottowrite | 4 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: 30k Hours (2019)

30k Hours (2019)
10 by breck | 1 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: 1k True Fans (2008)

1k True Fans (2008)
14 by tosh | 2 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: The battery invented 120 years before its time

The battery invented 120 years before its time
10 by rmason | 4 comments on Hacker News.


Jamal Khashoggi: Biden raises human rights in call with Saudi king

The murder of exiled Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi in 2018 still overshadows US-Saudi relations.

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Shamima Begum: Supreme Court to rule on her fate

Five justices will decide later whether the runaway schoolgirl should be allowed back into the UK.

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National Trust to plant blossom trees around UK

The National Trust is planning to plant dozens of blossoming trees at different sites around the UK.

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Mr Potato Head to lose "Mr" title in gender-neutral rebrand

The toy's maker, Hasbro, says it will drop the "Mr" to "promote gender equality and inclusion".

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Amazon rainforest plots sold via Facebook Marketplace ads

Protected land reserved for Brazil's indigenous communities is being traded on the social network.

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Why Greenpeace is dropping huge boulders into the sea

Fishing community leaders say Greenpeace's action is dangerous and illegal.

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Cornelia Connelly: Plan to move nun's remains to US abandoned

The tomb of sainthood candidate Mother Cornelia Connelly will stay at the girls' school she founded.

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Salmond and Sturgeon: How the best of political double acts fell apart

The enviable political double act which ran Scotland for a decade is long gone. So, what went wrong?

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New top story on Hacker News: Map of my personal data infrastructure

Map of my personal data infrastructure
4 by nreece | 0 comments on Hacker News.


The Papers: 'Do one's duty' as Queen makes 'vaccine plea'

The Queen features on many of the front pages after urging people to get the coronavirus vaccine.

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Wednesday, 24 February 2021

Government urged to ensure convicted sex offenders cannot work as tutors

There has been an increase in private tuition during the pandemic but concerns remain about the checks in place.

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Covid: Half with cancer signs didn't contact GP in first wave

Symptoms left unchecked included lumps, changes to moles and coughing up blood, a survey finds.

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Ikea aims to launch delayed 'Buy Back' scheme in UK

UK consumers will soon be able to sell back used items with the aim of reducing waste.

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The colourful fridges popping up on American streets

Local communities in the US have come up with a novel way to help feed those going hungry.

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Inside a domestic violence call centre

Calls to a major domestic violence charity increased by more than 50 per cent during the pandemic in 2020.

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Mother and son become tap-dance lockdown sensation

Lizzi Gee and her eight-year-old son Rufus say tap routines are one positive to come out of lockdown.

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Kenya: A sustainable solution to locust swarms?

An NGO is training and paying communities in Kenya to catch locusts, so they can be turned into animal feed.

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The disabled influencers making their mark on social media

Brands are starting to embrace social media influencers with disabilities to target the "purple pound".

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Brazilian Amazon: Juma descendants of 'last warrior' vow to carry on legacy

After the death of the last male member of an indigenous group, his grandchildren take an unusual step.

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Biden's Covid stimulus plan: It costs $2tn but what's in it?

Democrats are working on a massive package of measures to help the US through the pandemic.

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Budget 2021: 'If I have to pay £13,000, it will destroy my shop'

Struggling shops warn they may have to shut if business rates are brought back at the Budget.

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Looming battle for Yemen's Marib city risks humanitarian disaster

A rebel attack on the government's northern stronghold of Marib threatens mass displacement.

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Have Australians fallen out of love with Sydney and Melbourne?

Figures show Australians are moving out of the large cities in search of a better quality of life.

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New top story on Hacker News: “Product market fit” is a silly term for what it wants to describe

“Product market fit” is a silly term for what it wants to describe
5 by aminozuur | 2 comments on Hacker News.


UK 4G smartphone owners may be due £480m pay-out

Some 29 million people in the UK could be entitled to up to £30 back on Apple or Samsung smartphones.

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New top story on Hacker News: Rare 'Half-male, half-female' cardinal photographed in Pennsylvania

Rare 'Half-male, half-female' cardinal photographed in Pennsylvania
9 by mrmcd | 2 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: A list of open and open source 5G software projects

A list of open and open source 5G software projects
8 by mychele | 0 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: 2D IsometricRenderer

2D IsometricRenderer
3 by autoditype | 1 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: How a secret European language ‘made a rabbit’ and survived

How a secret European language ‘made a rabbit’ and survived
5 by pepys | 0 comments on Hacker News.


Brit Awards change rules thanks to pop star Rina Sawayama

Pop star Rina Sawayama protested after being told she was "not British enough" for UK music awards.

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Marcus Rashford interview nets BBC scoop of the year at RTS awards

The England striker spoke about growing up in poverty as he campaigned for free school meals.

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GameStop surges again as Reddit crashes temporarily

Trading in GameStop shares halted minutes before markets closed but jumped again in late trading.

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The Papers: Teachers get 'sweeping powers' and Sunak's 'giveaway'

The papers focus on new rules to be announced later which will let teachers decide exam grades in England.

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Tuesday, 23 February 2021

Fashion designer Alexander Wang accused of sexual assault

More allegations against the US designer emerge as a student speaks to BBC News.

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Walker Swamp: The mission to restore an Australian wetland

Walker Swamp had been destroyed by 150 years of farming - now it is replenished and welcoming life.

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Motera: The world's largest cricket stadium to host India-England Test

India's Motera stadium gives an unobstructed view of the pitch to 110,000 spectators.

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Senegal's teenage jockey races to fame

Fallou Diop won the country's top racing prize when he was just 17.

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Priyanka Dewan: The roller-skating star who beat disability stigma

Since taking up skating at the age of eight, Priyanka Dewan has become an international champion.

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The Simpsons creator Matt Groening on equality, memes and monorails

BBC Radio 1 Newsbeat sits down for a Zoom chat with Matt Groening.

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Tiger Woods: Proud champion who bounced back

The man considered by many to be the greatest golfer of all time has overcome many challenges in his career.

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CEO Secrets: 'My billion pound company has no HR department'

Greg Jackson, founder and CEO of Octopus Energy, explains why he doesn't need a human resources team.

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New top story on Hacker News: Logarithmic Maps of the Universe

Logarithmic Maps of the Universe
17 by autoditype | 3 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: American Airlines Confirms: UFO Contact over New Mexico on Sunday

American Airlines Confirms: UFO Contact over New Mexico on Sunday
96 by miles | 65 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Nondestructive Testing

Nondestructive Testing
7 by IndySun | 0 comments on Hacker News.


Covid: English secondary summer schools part of catch-up plan

A total of £720m will help ensure "no child is left behind" due to the pandemic, Boris Johnson says.

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Rape social media posts: How speaking out got twin sisters sued

Twins Verity and Lucy were taken to court after speaking out on social media, naming their alleged abuser.

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Smear tests: Women to trial 'do-it-at-home' kits for NHS

About 31,000 women will be offered the swab checks, which can help spot early signs of cervical cancer.

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Victims' law call amid falling confidence in criminal justice

The victims' commissioner for England and Wales says victims have for too long been treated like bystanders.

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Johnson has LGBT+ 'blind spot', says peer

The UK's first openly gay cabinet minister, Lord Smith, urges the PM to diversify his top team.

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New top story on Hacker News: 50 Years of Pascal

50 Years of Pascal
9 by matt_d | 1 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: An ancient Greek approach to risk and the lessons it can offer the modern world

An ancient Greek approach to risk and the lessons it can offer the modern world
10 by diodorus | 2 comments on Hacker News.


Women boardroom roles make 'dramatic' jump in five years

Boards of big companies have 50% more women present than in 2015, a government review has found.

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Daniel Prude: No charges for US officers over 'spit-hood' death

Officers in New York were filmed using a hood to restrain Daniel Prude until he stopped breathing.

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The Papers: 'Faster path to freedom' and stamp duty 'to be extended'

Wednesday's front pages continue to focus on how the UK will emerge from lockdown.

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New top story on Hacker News: GameStop, Bitcoin and the Commoditization of Populist Rage

GameStop, Bitcoin and the Commoditization of Populist Rage
8 by Priem19 | 5 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: A Retrospective Look at Mac OS X Snow Leopard

A Retrospective Look at Mac OS X Snow Leopard
25 by NaOH | 13 comments on Hacker News.


Monday, 22 February 2021

New top story on Hacker News: Mold: A Modern Linker

Mold: A Modern Linker
18 by signa11 | 1 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Seven Hundred Leagues Beneath Titan’s Methane Seas

Seven Hundred Leagues Beneath Titan’s Methane Seas
12 by benbreen | 1 comments on Hacker News.


Facebook to restore news pages in Australia

Facebook will reverse a decision to block access to news content, Australia's government says.

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New top story on Hacker News: Sirum (YC W15) Is Hiring Software and QA Engineers with Pharmacy Experience

Sirum (YC W15) Is Hiring Software and QA Engineers with Pharmacy Experience
1 by akircher | 0 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Macamathehou in Lincolnshire and people named Muhammad in medieval England

Macamathehou in Lincolnshire and people named Muhammad in medieval England
11 by pepys | 0 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Experiment shows why ticket sellers hit you with last-second fees

Experiment shows why ticket sellers hit you with last-second fees
24 by leephillips | 13 comments on Hacker News.


El Chapo's wife Emma Coronel Aispuro arrested in US over 'drug trafficking'

Emma Coronel Aispuro's arrest comes two years after her husband was convicted in the US over his cartel.

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Alex Salmond alleges 'malicious' attempt to damage him

In a written submission to Holyrood the former first minister names people he claims attempted to damage his reputation.

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Gender-reveal device explosion kills father-to-be

Christopher Pekny was making a device to be used at his child's gender-reveal party, police say.

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Jeep pushed to retire Cherokee name from SUVs

The chief of the Cherokee Nation says 'it's time' for corporations to stop using native American names.

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New top story on Hacker News: Forget Tesla: Millions in China are embracing tiny off-brand competitors

Forget Tesla: Millions in China are embracing tiny off-brand competitors
12 by jimmy2020 | 0 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: JSON with Commas and Comments

JSON with Commas and Comments
18 by todsacerdoti | 28 comments on Hacker News.


Schools reopening: How at risk are children?

BBC's Health reporter Laura Foster explains what we know currently about how children are affected by the virus.

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New top story on Hacker News: Nintendo DS-TV-Out Restoration Project

Nintendo DS-TV-Out Restoration Project
26 by max-m | 5 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: The Bombard Story: Man can survive on ocean water for an extended period of time

The Bombard Story: Man can survive on ocean water for an extended period of time
25 by jbergstroem | 4 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: The Four Basic Truths of Macroeconomics

The Four Basic Truths of Macroeconomics
20 by ksec | 7 comments on Hacker News.


Extinction: Freshwater fish in 'catastrophic' decline

Numbers are plunging due to pollution, unsustainable fishing and the draining of rivers.

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Keir Starmer urges government to buy more food from British farmers

Sir Keir Starmer will be the first Labour leader to address the farmers' union since 2008.

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Sri Lanka human rights: UK seeks new UN resolution on abuses

The resolution calls for human rights abusers in the bloody civil war to be held to account.

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New top story on Hacker News: Aya Neo: A New Challenger for Handheld PC Gaming

Aya Neo: A New Challenger for Handheld PC Gaming
6 by ekianjo | 0 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: TK Finance Dictionary: “SPAC”

TK Finance Dictionary: “SPAC”
5 by garraeth | 1 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Len Sassaman and Satoshi

Len Sassaman and Satoshi
29 by computerlab | 15 comments on Hacker News.


Canada's parliament declares China's treatment of Uighurs 'genocide'

Canada is just the second country after the US to recognise China's actions in Xinjiang as genocide.

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Sunday, 21 February 2021

Covid: Catch-up narrative putting 'huge pressure' on children, psychologists say

The British Psychological Society warns against reinforcing the notion that school pupils are "behind".

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New top story on Hacker News: 2020 Industrial Capabilities Report to Congress [pdf]

2020 Industrial Capabilities Report to Congress [pdf]
7 by apsec112 | 1 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Doomsday Ships Were Ready to Ride Out Nuclear Armageddon Before Doomsday Planes

Doomsday Ships Were Ready to Ride Out Nuclear Armageddon Before Doomsday Planes
7 by pseudolus | 2 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Calling for benefit–risk evaluations of Covid-19 control measures

Calling for benefit–risk evaluations of Covid-19 control measures
10 by mrfusion | 0 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Show HN: Turn scripts into fine-tuned voices via Wiki markups

Show HN: Turn scripts into fine-tuned voices via Wiki markups
6 by icer2020 | 1 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Passerine: An extensible and expressive new programming language

Passerine: An extensible and expressive new programming language
16 by isaacimagine | 0 comments on Hacker News.


Fly-tipping: Licensing system failing to stop dumping, Panorama finds

A BBC Panorama investigation finds licensed firms involved in the dumping of rubbish.

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Edvard Munch wrote 'madman' Scream graffiti on painting, scans show

The words "Can only have been painted by a madman" are written in the corner of the famous painting.

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Covid and PTSD: Dispelling misconceptions on those who may have it and why

Lifting the lid on common misconceptions, a mother and former Facebook moderator share their experience with post traumatic stress disorder.

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The Walking Dead cast on the final season of a global hit

The Walking Dead is back for a new season - but it's also the show's last.

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Divya Kakran: 'I became famous for wrestling boys'

Divya Kakran, a young Indian wrestler, dreams of making history at the Olympics.

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The video call apps linking home workers with strangers

A number of tech firms are connecting people working from home with strangers via video calls.

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Mask force: London's five centuries of face coverings

Not a new normal: A brief history of five centuries of face masks.

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Africa's data gap: Measuring the cost of not counting the dead

Just eight countries in Africa have adequate death registration systems, a BBC investigation finds.

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'Coins can inspire people to look into the past'

BBC News website readers share their old coin collections and the stories behind them.

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Spurs have problems 'I cannot resolve' but are not in crisis - Mourinho

Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho says Spurs "have problems I cannot resolve" but insists they are not in crisis after losing to West Ham.

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New top story on Hacker News: TransferWise: World, Meet Wise

TransferWise: World, Meet Wise
6 by watbe | 0 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Germany, Once a Model, Is Swamped Like Everyone Else by Pandemic's Second Wave

Germany, Once a Model, Is Swamped Like Everyone Else by Pandemic's Second Wave
20 by AndrewBissell | 12 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: YouTube blocked chess channel after mistaken detection of racial slurs

YouTube blocked chess channel after mistaken detection of racial slurs
45 by anigbrowl | 27 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: You can tap your phone on any local bus stop NFC tag to now access my website

You can tap your phone on any local bus stop NFC tag to now access my website
61 by joshuawithers | 24 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: It’s cheaper because we pass the risk on to you

It’s cheaper because we pass the risk on to you
9 by Borlands | 0 comments on Hacker News.


Covid-19: PM to unveil 'cautious' plan to lift England's lockdown

All schools are expected to reopen on 8 March, with some outdoor socialising allowed from 29 March.

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The Papers: 'March to freedom' and 'return to the great outdoors'

Monday's papers are dominated by the expected contents of the PM's road map out of lockdown in England.

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Saturday, 20 February 2021

New top story on Hacker News: Second Citizenships, Residencies, and/or Temporary Relocation

Second Citizenships, Residencies, and/or Temporary Relocation
31 by apsec112 | 8 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: The Age of Steam

The Age of Steam
4 by cfmcdonald | 0 comments on Hacker News.


Teens arrested after car stolen with two young children inside

The "distraught" father of the boys, aged two and four, said the vehicle was taken from his driveway.

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Israel eases restrictions following vaccine success

Shops, libraries and museums will now be open to the public, following easing of Covid rules.

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Australian PM is vaccinated as rollout begins

Scott Morrison received the Pfizer vaccine as Australia begins its nationwide inoculation programme.

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RAF sonic boom: Ministry of Defence receives TV and window damage claims

Homes were shaken across eastern England after RAF Typhoons were launched to intercept a plane.

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New top story on Hacker News: From coding bootcamp graduate to building distributed databases

From coding bootcamp graduate to building distributed databases
11 by richieartoul | 2 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Find the Hard Work You're Willing to Do (2018)

Find the Hard Work You're Willing to Do (2018)
10 by shagie | 1 comments on Hacker News.


Covid-19: Fewest firms planning job cuts since pandemic began

The figures suggest the decision to extend the furlough scheme has helped to prevent wider job losses.

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Lockdown review: What are the risks of schools, pubs and shops reopening?

Lockdown could slowly be lifted soon but what are the risks associated with relaxing certain restrictions?

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The homemade special effects livening up lockdown

Peter Quinn moved from Northern Ireland to America to work in the VFX industry over a decade ago.

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May Willis: 'I'm almost 111 and make the most of what I've got'

May Willis, from Bexhill, credits her long life to no smoking, no alcohol - and lots of chocolate.

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Pablo Hasel: Luxury stores looted and vehicles ablaze in Barcelona protests

The arrest of the Catalan rapper has ignited a debate over freedom of speech in Spain.

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Covid: 'Each one of these people mattered'

Suzanne Brennan Firstenberg is using art to show the "depth and breadth" of Covid's US death toll.

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Coronavirus doctor's diary: Don't ask me which vaccine is best, please

Dr John Wright says he's often asked which vaccine is best, but the answer is it's too early to say.

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How Trump offered Kim a ride on Air Force One

A new BBC series shows how threats of nuclear war against North Korea gave way to a Trump-Kim bromance.

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Singapore vending machines now dispense salmon, crab and even cacti

The city state has a dizzying array of vending machines, dispensing everything from cacti to pizza.

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How European businesses are adapting to Brexit

Companies doing business between Europe and the UK talk to the BBC about the impact of the new rules.

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Covid-19: Which countries in Africa are administering vaccines?

Some African nations have just begun vaccination programmes, but many have yet to start.

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New top story on Hacker News: OpenBSD boots multi-user on Apple M1 hardware

OpenBSD boots multi-user on Apple M1 hardware
4 by zdw | 0 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: NASA Has Decided to Start Building the Lunar Gateway Using the Falcon Heavy

NASA Has Decided to Start Building the Lunar Gateway Using the Falcon Heavy
49 by CapitalistCartr | 12 comments on Hacker News.


The Papers: Jabs ‘for all adults’ by July and ‘free by summer’

Sunday’s papers are dominated by Boris Johnson’s pledge to offer every UK adult a vaccine by 31 July.

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Are streaming algorithms really damaging film?

Director Martin Scorsese says streaming algorithms demean cinema and treat viewers as consumers.

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Friday, 19 February 2021

New top story on Hacker News: Why Birds Don’t Get Cold Feet

Why Birds Don’t Get Cold Feet
16 by pmontra | 0 comments on Hacker News.


Covid-19: Care home residents in England to be allowed one regular visitor

Matt Hancock says the 8 March rule change is a "first step to getting back to where we want to be".

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Ambulance delays led to 'secondary Covid victims'

Waiting times outside some hospitals increased over Christmas, with a knock-on effect for 999 call-outs

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Covid and diabetes: My story

While it's known that diabetics are more at risk of suffering severe cases of Covid-19 - new evidence suggests the virus could actually be triggering the condition in some cases.

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Are migrants being influenced to enter the EU by vlogs?

Stephanie Hegarty meets the people sharing their story of trying to illegally enter the EU on social media.

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What the latest No 10 exit means for the Union

The PM is looking for his third head of the Union unit in as many weeks after Oliver Lewis resigned.

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New top story on Hacker News: Logging into Gmail on Chrome links my Google Account to the browser

Logging into Gmail on Chrome links my Google Account to the browser
8 by princevegeta89 | 2 comments on Hacker News.
This annoying UX issue has been existing for a few years now; why does Google do nothing about it? I know they're mining data from Google Accounts and get more value if I am logged in. However the UX aspect of it seems to be horrendous. Two scenarios that bother me: - I link my account to Chrome. If I unlink my account, and simply login to Gmail in the future, it automatically links the account back to Chrome - I link my account X to Chrome. Later, I sign into another account Y. When I am done with Y, I logout from my Gmail which has "Y", this automatically signs me out of X, and instantly unlinks X. Such an annoying UX. Is it time to say goodbye to Chrome in favor of Brave, Vivaldi, etc. ?

New top story on Hacker News: Google Research: NSan: a floating-point numerical sanitizer

Google Research: NSan: a floating-point numerical sanitizer
5 by Katydid | 2 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Are Disagreements Honest? (2004) [pdf]

Are Disagreements Honest? (2004) [pdf]
5 by chordalkeyboard | 0 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: A request for Pinboard old-timers

A request for Pinboard old-timers
35 by Alex3917 | 11 comments on Hacker News.


Covid-19 lockdown: Britain's 'plague village'

Almost a year since the start of the pandemic, how have Eyam residents been coping?

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The petrol that was poisoning children

How a successful campaign led to the banning of lead in petrol in the UK

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Week in pictures: 13-19 February 2021

A selection of striking images taken around the world this week.

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Coronavirus: What Europeans have learned from a year of pandemic

Since the first case in northern Italy a year ago the lives of Europeans have been changed forever.

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Facebook in Australia: What happened after news was blocked?

The removal of news sites has led to concerns about the spread of disinformation.

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Disability and dating: 'I didn’t know what bisexual was'

People with learning difficulties are often overlooked when it comes to sex education.

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Future generations bill sounds 'namby pamby' but it's start, says Lord Bird

The man behind the magazine wants a new law to protect future generations - but is anyone listening?

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Algeria's protests are back and the president is worried

The Hirak movement marks its second anniversary with hopes of a rebirth despite appeasement efforts.

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New top story on Hacker News: Diablo II: Resurrected

Diablo II: Resurrected
31 by eswat | 12 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Margaret Mitchell fired from Google

Margaret Mitchell fired from Google
87 by gkanai | 197 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Researchers looking for mRNA were ridiculed by colleagues

Researchers looking for mRNA were ridiculed by colleagues
13 by fortran77 | 5 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Machines, Minds, and Madness: Review of “The Cybernetic Brain” (2011)

Machines, Minds, and Madness: Review of “The Cybernetic Brain” (2011)
4 by Hooke | 0 comments on Hacker News.


The Papers: Sussexes lose royal roles, and lockdown exit plan

The announcement that Harry and Meghan will not return as working royals dominate Saturday's papers.

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Thursday, 18 February 2021

New top story on Hacker News: Who are the culture heroes of today?

Who are the culture heroes of today?
11 by luu | 6 comments on Hacker News.


Texas storm: ‘He’s 92 so we wrapped him tight like a mummy’

Like so many desperate Texans, Henry is struggling to stay warm without power.

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Brazil: Can you vaccinate a whole town against Covid?

Scientists are vaccinating the entire adult population of a town in Brazil against Covid-19, to see if it helps bring life back to normal.

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Black lawyer was told ‘people like you don’t become barristers’

Figures show around 3.2% of members of the Bar are from black and ethnic backgrounds.

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Climate Change: How much did it cost the US economy in 2020?

Last year saw a record numbers of extreme weather events costing billions of dollars in damages.

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The dentist who helped a koala to walk

Jon Doulman built a unique prosthetic after hearing about Triumph, a koala born without a foot.

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Cancel culture: Have any two words become more weaponised?

What do a series of recent controversies tell us about the politics around "cancel culture"?

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Now Norway is offering drug-free treatment to people with psychosis

People with psychosis are usually given powerful medication - in Norway they can now choose to go drug-free.

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Iran nuclear deal: Clock ticks as rivals square up

A looming election could bury any chance of saving the deal, while Iran and the US play tough.

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France's elite forced to confront sexual abuse scandals

Revelations about sexual assaults and incest hit the reputation of France's intellectual elite.

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Foot-and-mouth outbreak's parallels with Covid pandemic

Twenty years on from the start of the foot-and-mouth crisis, the Covid parallels appear stark.

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The search widens for hot rocks that provide power

Geothermal power projects have seen a surge of investment as countries encourage renewable energy.

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New top story on Hacker News: Why is it so hard to see code from 5 minutes ago?

Why is it so hard to see code from 5 minutes ago?
25 by azhenley | 9 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: TLS certificates specifying hosts via the CommonName field is more or less gone

TLS certificates specifying hosts via the CommonName field is more or less gone
16 by zdw | 5 comments on Hacker News.


Wales plans wider school return from 15 March

All primary schools could reopen fully if Covid cases continue to fall, under Welsh Government plans.

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UK to launch 'high risk' science agency

The new agency will help "cement the UK's position as a science superpower", the government says.

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Covid: Health workers appeal to PM for better personal protection

In a letter, 20 organisations say measures to tackle airborne spread of coronavirus are "inadequate".

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Covid: Unblock logjam for new laws, senior MPs urge ministers

Commons select committee chiefs want laws held up during the pandemic to be put back on the agenda.

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'We can't get a refund for our £980 flights'

Holidaymakers prevented from flying by travel restrictions or lockdowns may not be entitled to a refund.

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No Covid variants found on London Tubes, buses and stations

This does not mean none is circulating or commuters can let down their guard, the researchers say.

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New top story on Hacker News: The Texas power outage is a nation-wide problem

The Texas power outage is a nation-wide problem
55 by gwoplock | 85 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: The 'GaaS or subscription service' squeeze in games

The 'GaaS or subscription service' squeeze in games
10 by polm23 | 4 comments on Hacker News.


The papers: 'Perseverance pays off' and 'foreign holiday hope'

Friday's papers carry images from Mars and report new data showing the early impact of vaccines.

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Wednesday, 17 February 2021

Strong decline in coronavirus across England since January, React study shows

Study finds infections fell by two-thirds - and more in London - but warns virus levels remain high.

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New top story on Hacker News: Bitfinex, the Italian Network Behind the Boss That Makes Bitcoin Tremble

Bitfinex, the Italian Network Behind the Boss That Makes Bitcoin Tremble
16 by graeme | 6 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Before buying a NYT subscription, see what it'll take to cancel it

Before buying a NYT subscription, see what it'll take to cancel it
22 by jandll | 6 comments on Hacker News.


Covid shows need for bigger government role, says Starmer

The Labour Party leader will say there can be "no return to business as usual" after the pandemic.

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Covid: Phase out furlough gradually, chancellor urged

The government employee support scheme needs to be wound down gently, think tank says.

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How Afghanistan police train for Taliban attacks and suicide bombers

Police in Afghanistan are training to deal with militant attacks amid Taliban threats.

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Nasa Perseverance rover: How this Mars landing will be different

Nasa's Perseverance rover is aiming for Jezero Crater, considered “too dangerous” for previous spacecraft.

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Covid: How work life changed for a home-schooler and a supermarket manager

How the pandemic has changed work life for a home-schooling parent and a supermarket manager.

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Priyanka Chopra Jonas locked down in London

Speaking as her autobiography is published, the actress talks about lockdown in the UK.

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Brexit charges: Why is my online shopping more expensive?

Some UK customers have been hit by extra charges since Brexit but why?

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Covid and suicide: Japan's rise a warning to the world?

For the first time in 11 years, suicide among women has gone up, and the pandemic is playing a part.

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Australia news code: What’s this row with Facebook and Google all about?

A law that would force tech firms to pay for news is being closely watched globally. We explain why.

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'Clothes should float in and out of our lives'

The companies that are adopting a "circular economy" model to doing business.

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Texas weather: Are frozen wind turbines to blame for power cuts?

Frozen wind turbines are being blamed for power failures - but problems with fossils fuels are a bigger issue.

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Archie Brennan: Discover why Prue Leith loved this little known artist's work

The Bake Off judge loved his work and he had famous friends so why is he not more celebrated?

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New top story on Hacker News: Dapr – Distributed Application Runtime

Dapr – Distributed Application Runtime
10 by kiyanwang | 0 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: The Need to Remove Bad Management

The Need to Remove Bad Management
38 by luu | 0 comments on Hacker News.


Omegle: Children expose themselves on video chat site

Omegle links up random people for virtual video and text chats, and claims to be moderated.

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Trustpilot removed 2.2 million bogus reviews in 2020

The review website publishes its first transparency report as its own sector comes under scrutiny.

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New top story on Hacker News: Natural gas, not wind turbines, main driver of Texas power shortage

Natural gas, not wind turbines, main driver of Texas power shortage
31 by BigBalli | 13 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Il Maestro: Federico Fellini and the lost magic of cinema

Il Maestro: Federico Fellini and the lost magic of cinema
13 by ingve | 0 comments on Hacker News.


Rush Limbaugh: Trump leads tributes to divisive US radio host

The ex-president likens the controversial radio personality's shows to "a religious experience".

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The Papers: '£4,500 to get Covid' and 'parents test children'

Thursday's papers report the Duke of Edinburgh's admission to hospital, and new rapid school tests.

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Tuesday, 16 February 2021

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's wife makes first appearance in a year

Ri Sol-ju joined her husband at a concert on Tuesday to mark the birthday of his late father.

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China overtakes US as EU's biggest trading partner

China's demand for cars and luxury goods from Europe bounced back in 2020 as its economy recovered.

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New top story on Hacker News: Command Line Shell for SQLite

Command Line Shell for SQLite
9 by happy-go-lucky | 0 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Most healthcare apps not up to NHS standards

Most healthcare apps not up to NHS standards
6 by mikesabbagh | 0 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Done Answering Questions Stack Overflow

Done Answering Questions Stack Overflow
15 by polm23 | 2 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Egypt unearths 'oldest' mass-production brewery

Egypt unearths 'oldest' mass-production brewery
9 by diodorus | 0 comments on Hacker News.


Climate change: Don't raid home insulation scheme, MPs urge ministers

The government hopes to claw back money from a £1.5bn fund to promote home insulation.

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Covid: Make children priority after pandemic, Anne Longfield says

England's children's commissioner calls on Boris Johnson to put them "centre stage" of his plans.

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Hospital waiting list 'may double to 10m by April'

There could be a surge in demand from delayed referrals and delays to treatment, a think tank warns.

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Covid: Trials test the efficacy of Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine on children

Some 300 volunteers will take part in the first coronavirus vaccination trial on children and young adults.

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Princess Latifa: Jailed in Dubai by my father

Princess Latifa disappeared in 2018, but managed to send secret messages to her friends.

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Mars landings that did (and didn't) go to plan

With two missions to land on Mars in 2021, Laura Foster looks back at the previous 17 attempts.

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‘People are starting to see light at the end of the tunnel’

Doctors in Wales describe the pressure to help patients who’ve suffered delayed treatment during the pandemic.

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Covid: How will we know if the vaccine is working?

Deaths are falling faster for the over-80s - but does that mean the vaccine is working?

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Covid-19: Losing both parents to coronavirus

BBC reporter Cathy Killick shares her experience after both of her parents died within weeks.

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Nodeep Kaur: The jailed activist Meena Harris tweeted about

Who is Nodeep Kaur, the young woman whose arrest has caused global outrage?

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Covid deaths: If you're feeling numb, you're not alone

"Compassion fatigue" is common among NHS staff, but many more of us could be feeling it right now

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Coronavirus: Should university students get a refund?

The pandemic has meant most students have been unable to go to lectures - so should they get a refund?

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New top story on Hacker News: Front-of-the-Front-End and Back-of-the-Front-End Web Development

Front-of-the-Front-End and Back-of-the-Front-End Web Development
7 by Cederfjard | 3 comments on Hacker News.


Spy pixels in emails 'have become endemic'

Email app Hey reveals that two-thirds of the messages it handles contain the hidden trackers.

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Trump attacks "dour" leader McConnell

Donald Trump railed against senior Republican Mitch McConnell for implying he incited the Capitol riot.

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Covid: Melbourne lockdown to end after quarantine outbreak controlled

The "circuit-breaker" lockdown was designed to crush a coronavirus breach from hotel quarantine.

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The papers: 'Ready, test, go' and 'roadmap revealed'

Wednesday's papers outline the potential route out of lockdown in England as 1.7 million are told to shield.

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Monday, 15 February 2021

Students 'see the beauty in the ordinary'

First-year photography students at the University for the Creative Arts show off their work.

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'My mum was an alcoholic and it was a massive secret'

Becky Ellis Hamilton's mum had an alcohol problem but no-one talked about it - and this had tragic consequences.

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Optimism as Cuba set to test its own Covid vaccine

The first trials of the Cuban-produced Soberana 2 are "encouraging", Cuban scientists say.

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Covid: Ardrossan care worker caught virus twice and fears it could happen again

Care worker Michelle Lamont tested positive for coronavirus last April and then again in November.

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The hypercar maker who was told to give up his dream

Mate Rimac struggled to get anyone to believe that cutting edge sportscars could be made in Croatia.

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New top story on Hacker News: Fake Amazon reviews 'being sold in bulk' online

Fake Amazon reviews 'being sold in bulk' online
7 by _wldu | 0 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: The Worst Experience I've Had with an Aarch64 MacBook

The Worst Experience I've Had with an Aarch64 MacBook
20 by daenney | 15 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Fastcheck: Property based testing for JavaScript and TypeScript

Fastcheck: Property based testing for JavaScript and TypeScript
2 by alokrai | 0 comments on Hacker News.


Free speech plan to tackle 'silencing' views on campus

New post is among proposals aimed at strengthening academic freedom in England's universities.

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450,000 families ‘behind on rent because of Covid’

One in 20 private renters say they have been refused rent reductions, a report says.

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Fake Amazon reviews 'being sold in bulk' online

A Which? investigation found 10 sites offering fake Amazon Marketplace reviews from as little as £5 each.

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New top story on Hacker News: FPGA NTP Server

FPGA NTP Server
4 by todsacerdoti | 0 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Performance Optimization Contest

Performance Optimization Contest
8 by robfig | 0 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Windows Refund Day

Windows Refund Day
10 by ransom_rs | 2 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Is This a Branch?

Is This a Branch?
4 by wheresvic4 | 0 comments on Hacker News.


Covid: Rapid tests could help reopen nightclubs, PM suggests

Boris Johnson suggests testing clubbers and theatregoers to reopen venues that have been closed since March.

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New top story on Hacker News: US Presidential Election $25,000 Database Bounty Review

US Presidential Election $25,000 Database Bounty Review
4 by mjangle1985 | 0 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Building Rich Terminal Dashboards

Building Rich Terminal Dashboards
4 by lumpa | 1 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Enclosure: Language-Based Restriction of Untrusted Libraries [pdf]

Enclosure: Language-Based Restriction of Untrusted Libraries [pdf]
4 by matt_d | 0 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: The Physics of baking good Pizza [pdf]

The Physics of baking good Pizza [pdf]
19 by Tomte | 4 comments on Hacker News.


Covid: Father and daughter to leave quarantine hotel after 'error'

They were told they could isolate at home, and no longer had to stay in the hotel for 10 days.

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Independent commission to investigate Capitol riots

US House of Representatives speaker Nancy Pelosi says it will be modelled on the 9/11 attacks inquiry.

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The papers: 'Final lockdown?' and 'Royal soap Oprah'

Tuesday's papers report Boris Johnson's warning that England's current lockdown must be the last.

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Sunday, 14 February 2021

New top story on Hacker News: Good Ideas, Through the Looking Glass (PDF, 2005)

Good Ideas, Through the Looking Glass (PDF, 2005)
3 by benhoyt | 0 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: A false sense if security

A false sense if security
2 by graeme | 0 comments on Hacker News.


New York City : Man charged with deadly subway stabbings

Two people die and another two are injured in a string of attacks said to have targeted homeless people.

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HS2: Aerial footage shows what London to Birmingham route looks like now

Take a flight along phase one of the high-speed rail network – from London to Birmingham.

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Covid: Should we double mask face coverings?

There’s a lot of choice about which type of face covering to wear – and in some countries the advice is changing.

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Why this Australian girl has cleaned graves for eight years

Australian girl Tj Kleeman began scrubbing graves to overcome a fear, but now does it to "feel amazing".

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Coronavirus: The 'Fabulous Ladies' book club helping to vaccinate their small town

Dr Keri Rath recruited her club members to help distribute Covid vaccines to their New Mexico town.

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Gordon Ramsay 'needed room to breathe' on new game show

The TV chef discusses his new BBC game show and how restaurants are coping in lockdown.

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Decimalisation and the coin you really want to find in your change

To mark 50 years since decimalisation in the UK, an expert from The Royal Mint highlights recent coins of interest.

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Surviving rape: 'I'd watch TV and start feeling sick'

Martha was raped by a man she had trusted. She explains what it's been like trying to overcome this.

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Why the US is eyeing a $300 monthly child benefit

Child poverty in the US "is an emergency and not a temporary one" advocates say.

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Computer says go: Taking orders from an AI boss

As artificial intelligence systems get more prevalent, some of us already have computers as managers.

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Indian farmers' protests: Why they matter to British Indians

Young British Indians tell Radio 1 Newsbeat why the Indian farmers' protests are important to them.

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New top story on Hacker News: Ercot nearly at capacity for Texas power grid

Ercot nearly at capacity for Texas power grid
16 by tomrod | 6 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Automated release process for (Lerna) monorepo

Automated release process for (Lerna) monorepo
2 by kiyanwang | 0 comments on Hacker News.


Bill Gates: Solving Covid easy compared with climate

Solving global warming would be “the most amazing thing humanity has done”, says the billionaire.

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New top story on Hacker News: The Hazards of Asset Allocation in a Late-Stage Major Bubble

The Hazards of Asset Allocation in a Late-Stage Major Bubble
5 by undefined1 | 1 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Show HN: A simple website for my JavaScript bundler

Show HN: A simple website for my JavaScript bundler
4 by ianertson | 0 comments on Hacker News.


Covid-19: Hotel quarantine to come into force in UK

Travellers will pay £1,750 to spend 10 days quarantining in government-sanctioned hotels.

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Claudia Lawrence: Father of missing chef dies aged 74

Peter Lawrence campaigned for families of missing people but never discovered his daughter's fate.

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The Papers: 'Jab milestone' and Harry and Meghan's 'joy'

A 15 million vaccinations landmark and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's baby news lead the papers.

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New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: What are the best websites that the Anglosphere doesn't know about?

Ask HN: What are the best websites that the Anglosphere doesn't know about?
6 by remolacha | 0 comments on Hacker News.
What unique or high-quality content only exists outside the English-speaking web? Is there a Chinese equivalent to Hacker News? A Hindi StackOverflow? I would love to broaden my horizons :)

New top story on Hacker News: What ever happened to scandium bike frames?

What ever happened to scandium bike frames?
7 by dfgdghdf | 1 comments on Hacker News.


Saturday, 13 February 2021

New top story on Hacker News: Statement on New York Times Article

Statement on New York Times Article
48 by jger15 | 11 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Who is Scott Alexander and what is he about?

Who is Scott Alexander and what is he about?
13 by jasoncrawford | 1 comments on Hacker News.


Covid-19: South Africa to reopen border crossings

The country has been hit hard by a second wave of the outbreak linked to a new Covid variant.

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TJ Ducklo: Biden aide quits over 'abhorrent' language

TJ Ducklo allegedly threatened to "destroy" a female reporter asking questions about his private life.

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Covid: Home-schooling triplets mum tells parents to 'hang in there'

Esther, from Nottinghamshire, has filmed a video diary.

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Your pictures on the theme of 'shelter'

A selection of pictures from our readers on the theme of "shelter".

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Where are Cape Town's great white sharks?

Barely a single great white shark has been spotted off the city's coast for two years, where once there were hundreds.

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Coronavirus doctor's diary: Will Covid be with us forever, like flu?

Vaccination is unlikely to provide a permanent defence, writes Dr John Wright, so Covid may never be eliminated.

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Slalom: Film director 'was afraid' to tell story of abuse on the slopes

A director draws on her own experiences in this story of a talented teen groomed by her ski coach.

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Does yoga have a conspiracy theory problem?

Some online yoga influencers are accused of spreading conspiracy theories. Does yoga have a problem?

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Kohima: Britain's 'forgotten' battle that changed the course of WWII

A group of British-Indian soldiers held off an entire Japanese division for three months in 1944.

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Neonatal pay: 'I was cheated out of time with my premature baby’

Campaigners and MPs are calling on the government to bring in pay and leave for parents of neonatal babies.

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Covid: Michelin-starred restaurants sell gourmet burgers

Michelin-starred restaurants are relying on takeaways and cook-at-home boxes to survive the pandemic.

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Covid-19: Celebrating Valentine's Day during a pandemic

Covid-19 means that some people are having to find innovative ways to mark the day.

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New top story on Hacker News: Tajir (YC W20) Is Hiring Android and Back-End Engineers

Tajir (YC W20) Is Hiring Android and Back-End Engineers
1 by ismail-khan | 0 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Htmx 1.2.0 Release

Htmx 1.2.0 Release
40 by crbelaus | 4 comments on Hacker News.


Covid-19: Over-65s to receive jab in next phase of rollout in England

The clinically vulnerable are also being invited, as the rollout in England enters a new phase.

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Renters: Eviction ban in England extended until March

Eviction notices, which were set to resume on 22 February, cannot now be served for another six weeks.

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The Papers: 'Back in the pub garden' and 'final lockdown' call

The papers look at plans to reopen pubs and schools as Tory MPs press for an end to restrictions.

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Dating coach Haifa Barbari shares her top tips on finding love in lockdown

Author and dating coach Haifa Barbari shares her top tips on how to find love in lockdown.

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New top story on Hacker News: Show HN: M1 Chart – The stock market adjusted for the US-dollar money supply

Show HN: M1 Chart – The stock market adjusted for the US-dollar money supply
20 by pieterhg | 1 comments on Hacker News.


Devon twins celebrate 90th birthdays by moving in together

Pauline Vincent and Jacqueline Hetherington are living together for the first time since their 20s.

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Josh Warrington stunned by Mauricio Lara in knockout defeat at Wembley Arena

Josh Warrington falls to a stunning defeat as Mexico's Mauricio Lara causes a huge shock at Wembley Arena.

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Friday, 12 February 2021

Covid: What can families do over the half-term break?

With restrictions still in place, parents will need to be creative to keep the children entertained.

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Cumbria coal mine: What is the controversy about?

Cumbrian councillors are reviewing their support for a controversial coal mine near Whitehaven.

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New top story on Hacker News: Ditherpunk 2 – beyond 1-bit

Ditherpunk 2 – beyond 1-bit
6 by makeworld | 1 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: With 777 Kanji, 90% Coverage of Kanji in the Wild

With 777 Kanji, 90% Coverage of Kanji in the Wild
25 by sova | 11 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: The GPL-Violations.org Project

The GPL-Violations.org Project
15 by generalizations | 1 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: So, You Want to Learn to Break Ciphers

So, You Want to Learn to Break Ciphers
4 by noch | 0 comments on Hacker News.


Brexit lorry chaos avoided as freight flows 'back to normal'

Internal government data says lorries are moving again, but some were empty as trade dropped.

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The video of a protester's arrest Russian police 'leaked to scare people'

Footage shows Russian police interrogating a supporter of Alexei Navalny while pushing him on to his dog's food bowl.

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Nasa's pioneering black women

The mathematicians who worked behind the scenes on the American space programme.

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Myanmar coup: What led to the military seizing power?

The people of Myanmar watched a coup unfold on 1 February. Why are they scared?

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Steve Cotterill: Shrewsbury manager with Covid winning from hospital

Steve Cotterill is recovering in hospital but is still leading Shrewsbury Town from his sick bed.

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Week in pictures: 6-12 February 2021

A selection of striking images taken around the world this week.

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Covid-19: The secret life of museums during lockdown

Museums and art galleries are closed but inside their walls, a select few people are busy at work.

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How I bickered and bonded with a Spotify hacker

Eloise Horsfield communicated with her hacker through song titles picked via the music-streaming app.

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Tomas Soucek: West Ham midfielder's rise from rejection to Premier League star

Unwanted by second-tier clubs back home and considered clumsy, Tomas Soucek has emerged as one of this season's standout players.

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Post-Brexit trade: 'If you don't speak French, you're stuffed'

Three traders, three sets of problems, weeks into the UK-EU deal company complaints continue rising.

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New top story on Hacker News: Unpacking Interview Questions

Unpacking Interview Questions
5 by williamsmj | 0 comments on Hacker News.


Covid vaccine: Over-70s urged to get vaccine as UK nears target

The government is aiming to offer a vaccine to 15 million people in priority groups by Monday.

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Trump impeachment: Insurrection incitement charge a 'monstrous lie'

The ex-president's lawyers present evidence in the US Senate relating to the deadly Capitol riots.

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New top story on Hacker News: How to SSH into a Self-driving Vehicle (2020)

How to SSH into a Self-driving Vehicle (2020)
6 by wglb | 1 comments on Hacker News.


TJ Ducklo: White House suspends aide for 'threatening reporter'

TJ Ducklo allegedly told Politico reporter Tara Palmeri: "I will destroy you."

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Newspaper headlines: A 'road map' out of lockdown?

As the UK nears 15 million vaccinations, the front pages examine when lockdown might be eased.

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Why Canada is falling behind in Covid vaccinations

The country is lagging in its vaccination plans amid a delayed delivery of doses.

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Thursday, 11 February 2021

New top story on Hacker News: Stanford archive to highlight Black histories of Silicon Valley

Stanford archive to highlight Black histories of Silicon Valley
12 by arthur_pryor | 2 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: What you can learn about medieval Europe if you focus on peasants

What you can learn about medieval Europe if you focus on peasants
11 by diodorus | 0 comments on Hacker News.


Covid: Wales first in UK to reach February vaccine target

Everyone in top four priority groups will have been offered a Covid jab by Friday, ministers say.

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British Gymnastics: Abuse support helpline set to close after receiving 221 calls

A support helpline set up in response to abuse allegations within gymnastics is set to close after receiving 221 calls.

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'Hedge trimmer' fish facing global extinction

These extraordinary fish, which are a type of ray, are vanishing in many countries due to overfishing.

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Have lockdowns affected my child's physical and mental health?

Should parents of under-fives worry about Covid restrictions harming their child's development?

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Coronavirus vaccines: How’s my country and the rest of the world doing?

When it comes to vaccine distribution there is one question most people are asking - when will I be offered it?

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Arab Spring: How the uprisings still echo, 10 years on

Revolutions brought dramatic to change to the region - but the causes have not gone away.

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There's more to JC Stewart than his viral Friends parody

The singer, who has written with Lewis Capaldi and Niall Horan, is poised for success in 2021.

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Valentine's Day: How to pimp your dating profile

Top tips from a dating expert on how to improve your 'love life CV'

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Covid-19: Chinatowns fighting racism and pandemic to survive

People have been avoiding Chinatowns since the start of the pandemic - and now they're struggling.

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The global race to produce hydrogen offshore

There is much excitement about the prospect of making hydrogen on offshore windfarms. Could it work?

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New top story on Hacker News: More Evidence That Neanderthals Were ‘Absorbed’ by Humans, Not Wiped Out

More Evidence That Neanderthals Were ‘Absorbed’ by Humans, Not Wiped Out
6 by Hooke | 6 comments on Hacker News.


Impeachment: 'Convict Trump or it could happen again,' trial told

Democrats wrap up their impeachment case against former President Donald Trump.

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Covid and gun violence: Tijuana, the city with a double pandemic

Aida and Daniel are married - and both paramedics in Tijuana, one of the most violent cities in the world.

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Huawei takes HSBC to court as it tries to stop extradition

The Chinese giant is trying to stop the extradition of its chief financial officer from Canada to the US.

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The Papers: 'Win for Meghan' and 'over-65s to get jab invites'

Many of Friday's front pages report on the Duchess of Sussex's victory in her high court privacy case against the Mail on Sunday.

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Quiz of the week: Desert islands, Brexit and more Zoom drama

How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days?

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Forests the size of tennis courts

Micro-forests are being planted in towns and cities around the world.

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The Sussex pensioner with a litter-picking 'obsession'

Ursula Pethick has been on daily walks, whatever the weather, determined to tidy up her local area.

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LGBT History Month: Newcastle artists reflect on movement in Pride project

Four artists create new projects based on their memories and views of the LGBT movement.

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Covid-19 and Wuhan: Why don't we know more?

As countries scramble to protect themselves against Covid-19, the search for its origin continues.

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New top story on Hacker News: Show HN: Real-time multiplayer games with cubes. Early feedback on dev docs?

Show HN: Real-time multiplayer games with cubes. Early feedback on dev docs?
17 by aduermael | 2 comments on Hacker News.


Wednesday, 10 February 2021

Trump impeachment: Democrats say Trump left those at Capitol 'for dead'

The second day of Donald Trump's impeachment trial saw him labelled as an "inciter-in-chief".

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NHS bureaucracy being cut to improve care

Health services and councils will be encouraged to work together as 2012 reforms are unpicked in England.

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Toxic air puts six million at risk of lung damage

Six million people aged over 65 in England are at high risk of lung damage, a new report says.

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Egypt's revolution: 'The roar of the crowd shook my feet'

Photographer Laura El-Tantawy looks back at her work documenting the 2011 revolution in Egypt.

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Liberty Barros: 'What is happening to my spine?'

Liberty, from Leicester, discovered she could bend her body in half while watching a Rihanna video.

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Numbats: Saving a marsupial 'unique even to Australia'

The numbat is one of the world’s most endangered animals, with about 1,000 left in the wild.

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Central African Republic: A country under siege

Catherine Byaruhanga explains what’s going on in Central African Republic, as rebels surround the capital.

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Pablo Escobar: Why scientists want to kill Colombia's hippos

Illegally brought to Colombia by drug baron Pablo Escobar, the animals have become a major headache.

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Stamp duty holiday deadline 'is making us nervous'

A rush to complete sales before tax breaks end on 31 March is causing delays and calls for government help.

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New top story on Hacker News: Hustler founder and free-speech activist Larry Flynt dies aged 78

Hustler founder and free-speech activist Larry Flynt dies aged 78
12 by SirLJ | 0 comments on Hacker News.


Covid: Prisoners like 'caged animals' in lockdown jails

Prisoners have been locked in their cells for 90% of the day during pandemic, the prisons watchdog says.

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Obesity: Appetite drug could mark 'new era' in tackling condition

Some of the people on the 15-month trial lost more than a fifth of their body weight.

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EU could cut UK out of financial markets - Andrew Bailey

The Bank of England governor says Brussels wants to "dictate" financial rules to the City of London.

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Hustler founder and free-speech activist Larry Flynt dies aged 78

Flynt was also known for his legal battles that reinforced free speech rights in the United States.

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The Papers: 'Hols on hold' and over-70s 'must have jabs'

The transport secretary's warning that it is too soon to start making holiday plans features on many of Thursday's front pages.

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New top story on Hacker News: Teaching Students How to Cheat During the Pandemic

Teaching Students How to Cheat During the Pandemic
12 by reimbar | 0 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Why Wasn't Ruby 3 Faster?

Why Wasn't Ruby 3 Faster?
34 by stanislavb | 3 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Show HN: I wrote an entire book to build a mouseless dev environment

Show HN: I wrote an entire book to build a mouseless dev environment
29 by thanato0s | 24 comments on Hacker News.


New top story on Hacker News: Migrating a JavaScript Library from JavaScript to WebAssembly

Migrating a JavaScript Library from JavaScript to WebAssembly
16 by jasperk | 0 comments on Hacker News.


Covid-19: Kent variant 'on course to sweep world'

The expert heading the UK's genetic surveillance says research into strains will go into the 2030s.

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Brexit: Preserving NI protocol is 'the only way' forward, warns EU

The European Commission's vice-president says "swift solutions" must be found to "teething problems" in trade.

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Bruce Springsteen DWI: Singer charged with drink-driving

The US rock icon was arrested in November for allegedly driving while intoxicated, officials say.

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Everton beat Spurs in nine-goal FA Cup thriller

Bernard's extra-time strike settles a classic FA Cup tie as Everton edge past Tottenham into the quarter-finals.

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Tuesday, 9 February 2021

Romance fraud on rise in coronavirus lockdown

Authorities warn about the scams criminals employ ahead of Valentine's Day.

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Investor group calls for Tesco healthy food plan

The UK has one of the highest rates of obesity in the world.

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One in 10 teens in UK has tried hard drugs

A study of 20,000 young people finds a third have used cannabis and half admit to binge-drinking.

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Trump impeachment: What the Proud Boys did before president's speech

A detailed examination of video reveals how far right extremists and militia stormed the US Capitol.

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Barbie has best sales in more than five years in lockdown boost

The pandemic has been good for the toy industry.

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'People appreciate the NHS but don't always think about the porters'

Life on the front line - as a porter during the pandemic.

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Amazon worker fight: 'You're a cog in the machine'

Activists are trying to unionise Amazon workers in Bessemer, Alabama, which would be a first for the US - if they succeed.

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West Side Story's Rita Moreno: 'J-Lo can't be sole representative' of Latinos

Oscar-winning Rita Moreno calls for more and better roles for Latin Americans working in film.

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Covid: How Serbia soared ahead in vaccination campaign

Leaders in this European country do not care where the vaccines come from as long as they are safe.

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New top story on Hacker News: Turtle visual cortex is non-retinotopic

Turtle visual cortex is non-retinotopic
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New top story on Hacker News: Github1s – One second to read GitHub code with VS Code

Github1s – One second to read GitHub code with VS Code
16 by tardismechanic | 1 comments on Hacker News.


Trump impeachment: Senate says trial is constitutional and can go ahead

The Senate rejects arguments from Trump's defence he should not face trial as he has left office.

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Fake Covid videos 'will cost lives'

Sima Kotecha follows the origins of a 'dangerous' viral video about a false Covid-19 treatment.

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'Revealing' the unseen virus on film

Nicola Muirhead's manipulated photos capture the isolation of living with the pandemic.

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The woman who live-tweets inquests

George Julian live-tweets inquests of people with learning disabilities and autism.

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Covid-19 parosmia: 'Public toilets smell nice to me now'

NHS dietician Victoria says that since she had Covid-19, things that normally taste and smell nice are repulsive but loos smell good.

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New top story on Hacker News: GlobalSign: RSA-1024 leaf certificate issued after 2013-12-31

GlobalSign: RSA-1024 leaf certificate issued after 2013-12-31
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New top story on Hacker News: What's an SPF Record?

What's an SPF Record?
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Europe's oldest person survives Covid just before 117th birthday

Having battled coronavirus, French nun Sister Andre will celebrate her 117th birthday this week.

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Ryan Reynolds & Rob McElhenney: Hollywood duo complete Wrexham takeover

Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney’s takeover of National League club Wrexham is finalised.

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Lawyer gets stuck with cat filter during virtual court case

A Texas lawyer discovered his face had been replaced by a cat video filter during a court session on Zoom

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Genocide trade bill row: Government sees off Tory rebellion

But ministers are accused of playing "appalling" games to avoid Commons defeat on the issue.

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The Papers: 'Travel crackdown' and cash for cladding crisis

The news that travellers to England could face up to 10 years in jail if they lie about high-risk journeys leads many of Wednesday's papers.

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Monday, 8 February 2021

Whatever happened to local TV?

A decade ago, the government set out a plan for channels to be "a new voice for local communities".

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Hyundai: The carmaker aiming to become a tech firm

Hyundai is making a name for itself as an innovator, even though talks with Apple have fizzled out.

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Brexit: What trade deals has the UK done so far?

The UK-EU agreement came into force on 1 January 2021, but what other trade deals has the UK done?

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New top story on Hacker News: Long Hundred

Long Hundred
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Trump impeachment: Supporters rioted 'of their own accord'

They say supporters of the ex-president rioted of their own accord, ahead of his impeachment trial.

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Covid: Support 'repeatedly skewed towards men', say MPs

Gender inequalities in the economy have been ignored during the pandemic, a Commons committee says.

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Newspapers concerned over government's FOI process

A Cabinet Office unit is alleged to have blocked request for information by journalists.

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Covid-19: Downton Abbey's Hugh Bonneville is vaccine marshal

Hugh Bonneville has been surprising people queuing for the vaccine at a hub near his home.

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Night exercise: Top tips to exercise safely

One consequence of lockdown has been that neighbourhoods come to life after dark.

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Lockdown: How religious services have been changed by Covid

Three religious leaders tell Radio 1 Newsbeat how they've adapted their services in the pandemic.

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Australian Open: How the event is trying to stay Covid-safe

Tens of thousands of tennis fans are being allowed in each day to watch, after a three week delay.

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New top story on Hacker News: Sirum (YC W15) Is Hiring Software Engineers with Pharmacy Experience

Sirum (YC W15) Is Hiring Software Engineers with Pharmacy Experience
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New top story on Hacker News: Dependency on rust removes support for a number of platforms

Dependency on rust removes support for a number of platforms
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New top story on Hacker News: DeFi: On Blockchain and Smart Contract-Based Financial Markets – St. Louis Fed

DeFi: On Blockchain and Smart Contract-Based Financial Markets – St. Louis Fed
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Brexit effect: No custard creams for Brits in Europe

A British supermarket chain in Belgium is on the verge of closure with no deliveries since December.

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Covid-19: NHS app has told 1.7 million to self-isolate

Ministers believe the contact-tracing app has prevented 600,000 cases of the disease in England and Wales.

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Hacker tries to poison water supply of Florida city

An attempt to raise the level of a corrosive chemical in the water of Oldsmar, Florida, is thwarted.

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The Papers: Call to tighten borders and PM 'puts faith in Oxford jab'

Prof Jonathan Van-Tam's remarks that the South African coronavirus variant is no cause for panic feature on many of the front pages.

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New top story on Hacker News: 20% of requests for Wikimedia Commons are for one image of a flower

20% of requests for Wikimedia Commons are for one image of a flower
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New top story on Hacker News: Robinhood sued by family of 20-year old trader who committed suicide

Robinhood sued by family of 20-year old trader who committed suicide
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Travellers to UK set to be tested after arrival

The new testing regime, to be announced soon, is aimed at tracking cases and detecting new variants.

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Amazing escape as Utah avalanche buries snowmobilers

Dramatic video shows an avalanche burying a group of snowmobilers on the same day another slide kills four.

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Daniel Kinahan says drug gang claims a 'campaign' against him

Daniel Kinahan says his success planning world title fights led to false claims he runs a drug cartel.

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Sunday, 7 February 2021

New top story on Hacker News: ‘One Property at a Time’: Newark Tries to Revive Without Gentrifying

‘One Property at a Time’: Newark Tries to Revive Without Gentrifying
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Uighurs: 'Credible case' China carrying out genocide

A legal opinion concludes the Chinese government has shown an intent to destroy the Uighur minority.

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The computers rejecting your job application

A growing number of firms are using artificial intelligence to pass or fail jobseekers.

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The myth and reality of the super soldier

China has been accused of trying to create enhanced soldiers - but is this even possible?

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Assassins: How CCTV gave Kim Jong-nam murder documentary added intrigue

Assassins director explains how crime scene footage finally emerged and led to his film.

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Imlonely: How a YouTube music channel became a mental health hub

The Youtube channel that started as a musical diary but became a mental health hub.

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New top story on Hacker News: AWS Announces Amazon Aurora Supports PostgreSQL 12

AWS Announces Amazon Aurora Supports PostgreSQL 12
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New top story on Hacker News: Parable of the Butler: A science-fiction pioneer finds posthumous fame

Parable of the Butler: A science-fiction pioneer finds posthumous fame
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Trump impeachment explained

Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial opens on Tuesday - but what's it all about?

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Abducted, trafficked or killed: The life of a sex worker in Sierra Leone

Africa Eye investigates the disappearance of a sex worker and uncovers abuse, trafficking and murder

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In pictures: Cycling 5,000 miles in a city of change

Geoffrey Hiller spent a year cycling around a US city, witnessing the pandemic, protests and wildfires.

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Disabled Derbyshire woman set to take on Parkrun

Alice Lee, 20, from Alfreton in Derbyshire, will take on the 5km challenge with a bespoke walker.

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Online bullying: 'I've blocked nearly 10,000 abusive accounts'

Phoebe says she received 100 death threats in one day in 2020, and believes coronavirus is to blame.

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New top story on Hacker News: What Happens When the NYT and New Yorker Make Mistakes

What Happens When the NYT and New Yorker Make Mistakes
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New top story on Hacker News: Don't Offer a Free Plan

Don't Offer a Free Plan
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New top story on Hacker News: The After Open Source Era Has Started

The After Open Source Era Has Started
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Tesco tells Chancellor to hit online rivals with sales tax

Boss Ken Murphy has asked Chancellor Rishi Sunak for a "level playing field" when it comes to tax.

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