Lambda the Ultimate is now running in a new, more stable environment
34 by ingve | 11 comments on Hacker News.
Wednesday, 31 August 2022
Giant hailstone: Toddler killed in violent Spanish storm
Around 50 people are injured by hailstones that measured up to 10cm in diameter.
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US Open: Emma Raducanu targets clean slate after New York exit
British teenager Emma Raducanu says she is looking forward to starting with a "clean slate" after an early end to her US Open title defence.
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New top story on Hacker News: Pricing page templates for SaaS founders
Pricing page templates for SaaS founders
6 by joyIsNotSoGr8 | 2 comments on Hacker News.
Hi, I'm developing a product for SaaS founders. It includes embeddable pricing page templates and you can split test them easily and quickly. It also attaches effortlessly to your stripe. If you think it will benefit you and save you time, join the BetaList here: splits.ltd Feel free to ask any questions.
6 by joyIsNotSoGr8 | 2 comments on Hacker News.
Hi, I'm developing a product for SaaS founders. It includes embeddable pricing page templates and you can split test them easily and quickly. It also attaches effortlessly to your stripe. If you think it will benefit you and save you time, join the BetaList here: splits.ltd Feel free to ask any questions.
Tuesday, 30 August 2022
Serena Williams: Will the US Open really be the end for the American great?
Serena Williams admits she has been "pretty vague" about her retirement plans, fuelling doubt about whether this year's US Open will be her final tournament.
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Ukraine grain deal: Where are the ships going?
More than 50 ships have braved the risks to take food from Ukraine to destinations around the world.
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New top story on Hacker News: Show HN: Live-Map of Public Transport in Kiel, Germany
Show HN: Live-Map of Public Transport in Kiel, Germany
11 by kaffeeringe | 4 comments on Hacker News.
11 by kaffeeringe | 4 comments on Hacker News.
Where are hosepipe bans in place and how can I save water?
Hosepipe bans are in place across much of England and parts of Wales.
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Major clear-up under way in Edinburgh after bin strike
The walkout in the capital ended at 04:59 as rubbish continues to pile up in other council areas.
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Monday, 29 August 2022
Garth Crooks' Team of the Week: Van Dijk, Fernandes, Odegaard, Sterling, Haaland
Who got his team out of jail? Who is running things for a title contender? Find out in Garth Crooks' latest Team of the Week.
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Roger Bolton: Radio 4 Feedback presenter 'would have liked to continue'
Roger Bolton told listeners the BBC "decided it was time for me to stand down" from Feedback.
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'Man of the Hole': Last of his tribe dies in Brazil
The last member of an uncontacted indigenous group in Brazil had lived in total isolation for decades.
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Sunday, 28 August 2022
Belfast: The hidden castles under the city's shops
The remains of three castles dating from the 13th Century could lie beneath the city, archaeologists say.
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England v South Africa: Maturing England produce their best performance of summer
England have pulled off some stunning victories this summer, but the mauling of South Africa was their best so far, says chief cricket writer Stephan Shemilt.
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Saturday, 27 August 2022
Public health warning as bin strikes continue
Councils are being advised to "decontaminate" public areas where bins have overflowed.
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England v South Africa: James Anderson 'absolutely flattens' Dean Elgar's off-stump for wicket
England's James Anderson sends Dean Elgar's off-stump spiralling through the air as he bowls the South African captain out for 11 runs early on the third day of the second Test at Old Trafford.
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Friday, 26 August 2022
Keanu Reeves visits Northamptonshire pub for meal and meeting
The pub manager says The Matrix star is "a lovely, down to earth guy".
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Australia drug bust: Largest-ever crystal meth haul found in marble
The "staggering" amount of drugs was hidden in marble and imported from the Middle East, police say.
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Martin Lewis 'begging, praying' for more energy bills help
Consumer expert Lewis says a lack of government support is causing a "mental health catastrophe".
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Thursday, 25 August 2022
Canterbury bison environment near Blean could be expanded
Rangers say the bison, introduced in July, are already restoring the woods to their ancient state.
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Manizha: Russian Eurovision star faces hate campaign over opposition to Ukraine war
Manizha, who represented Russia at the 2021 Eurovision Song Contest, has opposed the war in Ukraine.
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WATCH: 92-year-old reveals maths GCSE result on air
Derek Skipper, 92, joined teenagers across the country in taking a maths GCSE exam this year.
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Wednesday, 24 August 2022
The pre-loved baby boxes being sent to Ukraine’s front line
The Scot Baby Box Appeal has been collecting aid for Ukrainians since the Russian invasion began.
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New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: Will AI-generated images flooding the web pollute future training data?
Ask HN: Will AI-generated images flooding the web pollute future training data?
7 by albert_e | 1 comments on Hacker News.
We are seeing tons of AI-generated images from Dall-E, StableDiffusion, Midjourney, etc. flooding the internet. This will only increase. Not every such images has a distinct mark that denotes it as AI-generated. They could be mistaken for real photograph or real work of (digital) art by a human. Especially by an algorithm. I also understand a lot of today's cutting-edge models are trained on images scraped from the web. Not sure what curation happens but it cannot be foolproof. Will future AI models that generate "realistic" images feed on this as input and generate images that mimic some of these attributes -- creating some kind of feedback loop that will eco for generations of models? Has anyone already thought of such issues -- not just with images but with AI-generated text, data, music, etc. Curious to know what is the thinking of this group here.
7 by albert_e | 1 comments on Hacker News.
We are seeing tons of AI-generated images from Dall-E, StableDiffusion, Midjourney, etc. flooding the internet. This will only increase. Not every such images has a distinct mark that denotes it as AI-generated. They could be mistaken for real photograph or real work of (digital) art by a human. Especially by an algorithm. I also understand a lot of today's cutting-edge models are trained on images scraped from the web. Not sure what curation happens but it cannot be foolproof. Will future AI models that generate "realistic" images feed on this as input and generate images that mimic some of these attributes -- creating some kind of feedback loop that will eco for generations of models? Has anyone already thought of such issues -- not just with images but with AI-generated text, data, music, etc. Curious to know what is the thinking of this group here.
'I haven't looked back since my first ballet class'
An 11-year-old boy describes his excitement at being picked for a prestigious dance school.
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Elton John gives diners preview of Britney Spears' first music since 2016
Sir Elton John asks a French restaurant DJ to play his Britney Spears duet and streams the reactions.
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Tuesday, 23 August 2022
Dogs can cry when owners come home, study suggests
Ecstatic canines can well up when they are reunited with their human companions, a study suggests.
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Fetty Wap: Rapper faces jail time after admitting drugs charge
The Trap Queen rapper admits to being part of a US-based ring that trafficked drugs between states.
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What to do with clothes you no longer wear
New services offer convenient tailoring and repurposing of clothes in a bid to make them last longer.
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Monday, 22 August 2022
Pedro I: Emperor's embalmed heart on plane to Brazil
The heart of Pedro I, Brazil's first emperor, will be exhibited to mark 200 years of independence.
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377A: The moment Singaporeans learn gay sex ban will end
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong confirmed the ban of the colonial-era law in a televised speech.
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Tyson Fury v Oleksandr Usyk unification fight 'will be made' - Frank Warren
Both Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk want a heavyweight unification fight, says Fury's promoter Frank Warren.
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Sunday, 21 August 2022
In Pictures: Festivities as Zulu King Misuzulu ka Zwelithini is crowned
Pictures from the festivities as Zulu King Misuzulu ka Zwelithini is crowned in South Africa.
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India monsoon rains cause fatal bridge collapse
A bridge collapses in India following seasonal rains in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, killing at least two people.
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Oleksandr Usyk v Anthony Joshua 2: Ukrainian calls out Tyson Fury after victory
Oleksandr Usyk calls out Tyson Fury after defending his heavyweight titles against Anthony Joshua in Saudi Arabia.
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Saturday, 20 August 2022
New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: Advice after a decade trying to get into YC
Ask HN: Advice after a decade trying to get into YC
11 by bluelightning2k | 16 comments on Hacker News.
My first YC interview was a decade ago. I'd love some advice. Background for those interested: Act 1. A kid with no product. My first YC interview was 10 years ago. I had a laughable excuse of a product. I only got the interview because I had an unusually fast career growth (CMO of a $180m company by age 23). This remains my only visit to the US. They rightly sent me packing. Act 2: build skills then build something In the interim I did consulting for a few years. Then I founded my own small company. I taught myself to code properly. And bootstrapped a small SaaS to $20k MRR and applied again. At interview they said the total market isn't enough. (They were right.) Act 3: Build something people want. I wrote a list of criteria for my next product and evaluated literally 1000 ideas. The resulting idea is excellent but it's technically hard. I've put all the resources of my company and myself into getting it made. Hard to quantify with it being bootstrapped but I've put the resources of my small company into this. Probably 500k of monetary value. Talking to customers it's very clear there's demand. My small team is excellent. Any advice for this 3rd time around? There's clear demand but it's hard to simply launch as the product is complex and I want it to work consistently first. I know YC dislikes solo founders, not sure if having a team already in place helps. I am the solo founder but at this point I've background in multiple areas; sold half a mill personally, CMO of a big company, built a team, spent the past few years as an engineer. How best to frame this to YC at this stage? Should I put my team in the video? Should I create a new account to hide that I first interviewed a decade ago? Any advice appreciated. I didn't link to my company as I didn't want to come across as promoting but will if asked.
11 by bluelightning2k | 16 comments on Hacker News.
My first YC interview was a decade ago. I'd love some advice. Background for those interested: Act 1. A kid with no product. My first YC interview was 10 years ago. I had a laughable excuse of a product. I only got the interview because I had an unusually fast career growth (CMO of a $180m company by age 23). This remains my only visit to the US. They rightly sent me packing. Act 2: build skills then build something In the interim I did consulting for a few years. Then I founded my own small company. I taught myself to code properly. And bootstrapped a small SaaS to $20k MRR and applied again. At interview they said the total market isn't enough. (They were right.) Act 3: Build something people want. I wrote a list of criteria for my next product and evaluated literally 1000 ideas. The resulting idea is excellent but it's technically hard. I've put all the resources of my company and myself into getting it made. Hard to quantify with it being bootstrapped but I've put the resources of my small company into this. Probably 500k of monetary value. Talking to customers it's very clear there's demand. My small team is excellent. Any advice for this 3rd time around? There's clear demand but it's hard to simply launch as the product is complex and I want it to work consistently first. I know YC dislikes solo founders, not sure if having a team already in place helps. I am the solo founder but at this point I've background in multiple areas; sold half a mill personally, CMO of a big company, built a team, spent the past few years as an engineer. How best to frame this to YC at this stage? Should I put my team in the video? Should I create a new account to hide that I first interviewed a decade ago? Any advice appreciated. I didn't link to my company as I didn't want to come across as promoting but will if asked.
Jonah Hill to stop promoting films to protect his mental health
A psychologist says the Superbad actor "should be applauded" for opening up about anxiety attacks.
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Man charged after girl, 6, abducted and sexually assaulted
A 23-year-old is charged after the abduction and sexual assault of a girl, who was later found.
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Friday, 19 August 2022
England v South Africa: Stuart Broad makes 'brilliant' catch to dismiss Kagiso Rabada
Stuart Broad takes a stunning one-handed catch to dismiss Kagiso Rabada off the bowling of Matthew Potts on day three of the first Test match at Lord's.
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A-level results: Deaf students 'proud' after Covid mask struggles
Dinah Mandell says she couldn't understand teachers in Zoom classes when the pandemic struck.
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Morgan Gibbs-White: Nottingham Forest sign Wolves midfielder for club-record £25m plus add-ons
Nottingham Forest sign Morgan Gibbs-White from Wolverhampton Wanderers for a club-record fee of £25m plus add-ons.
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Thursday, 18 August 2022
Bodies found in New Zealand auction suitcases were of two young children
The victims, thought to be aged up to 10, were found in suitcases bought at auction last week.
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'Madame Butterfly': Japanese fashion pioneer Hanae Mori dies
A trailblazer in her field, she was the first Asian designer to break into French haute couture.
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Decline in cash use eases after pandemic slump
Although cards remain a far more popular way to pay, cash is a preferred option for many, a report says.
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Wednesday, 17 August 2022
Aitch getting Ian Curtis mural fixed after ad error
A mural of Joy Divison's Ian Curtis was painted over with an advert for Manchester MC Aitch's album.
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Ladbrokes owner Entain to pay £17m for breaching rules
Entain failed to properly check possible money-laundering or offer support to struggling customers.
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British man Aran Chada found drowned in Italy after saving son
Aran Chada, from Leicestershire, had been missing since a boat trip on 22 July.
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Tuesday, 16 August 2022
New Zealand: Human remains found in suitcase bought at auction
A family in New Zealand made the grisly discovery upon unpacking their haul at their home.
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Liz Cheney: Trump’s nemesis faces Republican day of reckoning
Wyoming Republicans decide on Tuesday if Liz Cheney is a defender of the constitution or a "swamp rat".
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Dame Deborah James's mother on life without her daughter
Heather James spoke to BBC Breakfast about how her family owe it to her daughter to enjoy life.
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Monday, 15 August 2022
Tom Holland: Spider-Man actor steps back from 'overwhelming' social media
The Spider-Man: Homecoming star says Instagram and Twitter can be "detrimental" to his mental health.
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The making of a housing benefit millionaire
A property developer has made millions from social housing, a BBC Panorama investigation reveals.
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Harry and Meghan to visit UK in September for charity events
The couple were last in the country in June for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations.
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Sunday, 14 August 2022
Afghanistan: Taliban fire shots to stop Afghan women's Kabul protest
Dozens of female protesters in Afghanistan have been on a rare march for their rights in Kabul.
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Green spaces across England parched in weekend heatwave
Areas that would usually be green and lush are looking wilted and dry as temperatures remain high.
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Saturday, 13 August 2022
Ramsgate: Man charged over family hit-and-run deaths
A father and daughter died and others were hurt when a car struck a family walking on a Kent street.
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Horrifying, ghastly: Authors condemn attack on Salman Rushdie
The literary world has reacted to the attack on Salman Rushdie with shock and condemnation.
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Friday, 12 August 2022
Freya the walrus could be put down unless public back off, Norway warns
Freya the walrus, a popular attraction in the Oslo Fjord, is in danger from too much attention.
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Dust devil: Footage shows the whirlwind blowing in County Durham
Video filmed by emergency services shows the weather phenomenon in a field.
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Archie Battersbee: Inquest opens into death of Southend 12-year-old
The 12-year-old died in hospital after his life support was withdrawn following a legal battle.
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Bear cub high on hallucinogenic 'mad honey' rescued by park rangers
The animal was found incapacitated after consuming hallucinogenic rhododendron plants.
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New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: How do you work with Dependabot?
Ask HN: How do you work with Dependabot?
6 by dynamite-ready | 10 comments on Hacker News.
I like the idea of Dependabot. A to that actively tracks down dependency updates can be useful. Where I work, we have a daily CI job that creates a PR for each new dependency and runs a build in both our UI (JavaScript) and API (Python) projects. If the build passes, "Happy Days", we can merge the PR, and the app is all the more secure and effective for it. What I've noticed in practice however, is that occasionally, this process will allow an upgrade to a dependency that will pass the automated build and test step, but introduce the wildest runtime error into the application. Usually at the time when we aim to deliver something. Dependency 'spam' is also a very real issue - https://ift.tt/xVAKgGt - the daily deluge of often insignificant updates is a trudge to deal with, especially when coupled with the risk of these sly runtime errors. Dependabot is a great idea, but no-one appears to have anything bad, or practical, to say against it. But it does clearly have flaws. I don't think I'd want to switch the bot off, but I would be interested in hearing how other people get on with the tool. Thanks. :]
6 by dynamite-ready | 10 comments on Hacker News.
I like the idea of Dependabot. A to that actively tracks down dependency updates can be useful. Where I work, we have a daily CI job that creates a PR for each new dependency and runs a build in both our UI (JavaScript) and API (Python) projects. If the build passes, "Happy Days", we can merge the PR, and the app is all the more secure and effective for it. What I've noticed in practice however, is that occasionally, this process will allow an upgrade to a dependency that will pass the automated build and test step, but introduce the wildest runtime error into the application. Usually at the time when we aim to deliver something. Dependency 'spam' is also a very real issue - https://ift.tt/xVAKgGt - the daily deluge of often insignificant updates is a trudge to deal with, especially when coupled with the risk of these sly runtime errors. Dependabot is a great idea, but no-one appears to have anything bad, or practical, to say against it. But it does clearly have flaws. I don't think I'd want to switch the bot off, but I would be interested in hearing how other people get on with the tool. Thanks. :]
Thursday, 11 August 2022
What weapons are being given to Ukraine by the UK?
More multiple launch rocket systems are on the way to Ukraine, so how much of a difference are they making?
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Iranian women who need certificates to prove they are virgins
In Iran, many women face medical virginity tests before they marry, but some are now pushing back.
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Firenado rages in California
Hot temperatures and strong winds formed a 'firenado' in California on Wednesday.
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Wednesday, 10 August 2022
New top story on Hacker News: Electric Vehicles Are Going to Suck; Here's Why [video]
Electric Vehicles Are Going to Suck; Here's Why [video]
56 by southerntofu | 94 comments on Hacker News.
56 by southerntofu | 94 comments on Hacker News.
East Kent NHS Trust: Hospital apologises over baby death errors
A hospital trust apologises to Alisha Pegg, whose daughter Grace died in her arms.
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Triathlon: First-time triathlete learns to swim in eight weeks
John McDermott says he always wanted to compete in a triathlon but could not swim.
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Premier League at 30: How football has changed
From foreign players to five substitutions, BBC Sport looks at how the Premier League has evolved since its inception in 1992.
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Tuesday, 9 August 2022
Cornwall kayaker in close encounter with whale
The whale, thought to be a minke, emerged just in front of a kayaker off Cornwall.
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Where does Scotland stand with the attainment gap?
The BBC looks at how exams, the pandemic and government policy has affected the attainment gap.
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What is the energy price cap and how high will bills go?
A typical household bill is now predicted to reach £4,000 in January.
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Monday, 8 August 2022
Tory leadership: Cost of living crisis focus for contenders for PM job
There is pressure for candidates to explain what they will do to help with rising bills and how they'll pay for it.
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Is the UK heading for a drought and will there be more hosepipe bans?
July saw temperature records broken multiple times and rainfall is down 76%.
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Frenkie de Jong: Barcelona midfielder 'wants to stay' says club president Laporta
Barcelona president Joan Laporta says Frenkie de Jong "wants to stay" at the club amid interest from Manchester United and Chelsea.
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Sunday, 7 August 2022
Flash flooding swamps California's Death Valley
Nearly 1,000 staff and visitors were unable to leave as all roads in and out were closed.
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New top story on Hacker News: Tutors / tips to change your English accent
Tutors / tips to change your English accent
18 by thiago_fm | 7 comments on Hacker News.
Let's start with that my accent is clear enough and I don't have communication issues at work. I actually feel quite comfortable. But I'd love to have a perfect west coast American accent when I speak english. Having learned a few other languages myself, it feels pretty good when you can surprise a native. Anybody that went through that process of improving their accent with a tutor or on their own could share their learnings on it?
18 by thiago_fm | 7 comments on Hacker News.
Let's start with that my accent is clear enough and I don't have communication issues at work. I actually feel quite comfortable. But I'd love to have a perfect west coast American accent when I speak english. Having learned a few other languages myself, it feels pretty good when you can surprise a native. Anybody that went through that process of improving their accent with a tutor or on their own could share their learnings on it?
Mexican mining rescue: Ten miners trapped underground
The 10 workers are stuck underground in Coahuila after a tunnel wall collapsed in a mine shaft.
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Saturday, 6 August 2022
Devenish Island: Preserving history on an ancient monastic island
Some of the stonework on Devenish Island in County Fermanagh dates back to the sixth century.
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Croatia bus crash: Twelve Polish pilgrims killed and 31 injured
All 31 surviving passengers are injured, with some fighting for their lives, officials say.
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Brighton Pride 2022: Festival celebrates 30th anniversary
Global superstar Christina Aguilera will headline a concert in the city on Saturday evening.
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Friday, 5 August 2022
Strictly Come Dancing 2022: Presenter Richie Anderson joins line-up
The presenter will take part in the dancing competition when it returns to BBC One in September.
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Deptford arson: Mum issues renewed appeal over son killed in fire
On the fourth anniversary of Joel Uhrie's death, a fresh appeal is launched by his mother.
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Birmingham Bull saved from scrap-heap
The mechanical bull used in the Commonwealth opening ceremony will now be given a permanent home in the city.
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World Sports Photography Awards 2022 winners revealed
A picture of a butterfly on the fingertips of tennis player Naomi Osaka is named overall winner.
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Is the UK heading for a drought and will there be more hosepipe bans?
July saw temperature records broken multiple times and rainfall is down 76%.
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Thursday, 4 August 2022
Dylan Holliday death: The armed killer not spotted by social workers
The mother of a teenage stabbing victim asks whether more could have been done to prevent the killing.
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Batgirl filming wasted a month of our business
Shop owners in Glasgow affected by the production are frustrated following the film's cancellation.
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Wednesday, 3 August 2022
Dev Patel: Actor breaks up knife fight in Australia
The Slumdog Millionaire star successfully broke up an altercation in Adelaide on Monday.
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Kentucky floods: 'Guardian angel' saves family from deluge
Dramatic footage shows a man braving rapids to rescue an elderly pair from their home.
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Premier League players to limit taking a knee
Premier League players will stop the pre-match anti-racism gesture of taking the knee before every match for the 2022-23 season.
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Batgirl movie scrapped months before planned release
The movie, which had a reported budget of $70m, was filmed entirely in Glasgow.
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Original Lionesses: We had to really fight
They are still campaigning for official caps but the original Lionesses are proud of their achievements.
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Tuesday, 2 August 2022
From kart racing to Formula E boss
Former F1 test driver Susie Wolff has switched to the electric version of the motorsport.
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US Capitol riots: How many have been charged with crimes?
The police investigation into the storming of Congress is one of the biggest in US history.
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China and Taiwan: A really simple guide
Tension between China and Taiwan has risen and what happens next matters to us all
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Monday, 1 August 2022
Excited Lioness superfan Tess attends the Euros final
She went viral after enthusiastically dancing to Sweet Caroline when England won their semi-final match.
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Pat Carroll: Actress who voiced Little Mermaid's Ursula dies aged 95
The Emmy-winning comic actress also worked with stars including Mickey Rooney and Mary Tyler Moore.
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Record 17.4m peak TV audience see Euro 2022 final
England's Euro 2022 final win over Germany was watched by a peak television audience of 17.4 million, making it the most-watched programme in the UK so far in 2022.
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