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Car output rises on the back of investment in new models, but the industry's trade body repeats Brexit concerns. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2kFJYMJ via

Leagues in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are urged to stop using single-use plastic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2snjJ0E via

The hedge fund investor turned liberal philanthropist is politically divisive around the world. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JeT5BF via

The US economy grew by 2.2% in the first quarter, slightly more slowly than first reported. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LGZG6m via

The bank's AGM is told that use of branches has fallen sharply as customers shift to digital banking. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2H3u8nI via

Italy is forced to offer significantly higher returns in a sale of government bonds on Wednesday. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2sgLuZS via

The company becomes the last of the "big six" energy companies to announce early summer price rises. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2sr03sK via

Margot James tells consumers to boycott the ticket reseller after it fails to change its policies. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LH6lxn via

The number of stoppages and the number of workers involved in labour disputes hit a record low last year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2J1ny30 via

Digital minister Margot James tells consumers not to use the Geneva-based ticket reseller. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2L9xFn5 via

Paris is leading the move to cut pollution by banning some vehicles from its streets. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LIE6OJ via

Silent retreats are an increasingly popular form of escape from the stresses of urban life. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2kAgjEz via

In the troubled region of Kashmir, a rare type of mushroom is giving locals a chance to earn money. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2J2QzLK via

The coffee chain is giving all US staff "unconscious bias" training. We explain what that involves. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LIErAZ via

Orla Kiely reveals the secrets behind the designs she's created over the past 20 years. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xqU4tS via

Strawberry producers say they can't find enough humans to pick their fruit, so are robots the answer? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LGvPeo via

The BBC's Aaron Heslehurst explains how the light bulb became a million dollar idea. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xqPr2X via

Thameslink is threatened with legal action for comparing its poor service to Poundland chocolate. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LbyGuS via

The coffee chain closes all 8,000 cafes in the US for an afternoon of "racial bias" training. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2sj1z19 via

The EU is not the freest trader, but on many measures it is near the liberal end of the spectrum. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xtOTta via

Spending on e-cigarettes is increasing. The BBC looks at what's behind the rise. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LMfzIO via

Could the French capital provide a template for cutting pollution in other cities? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LKBGz4 via

There is a significant link between higher temperatures and lower school achievement, says a US study. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2spwLuS via

Meet some of those hoping to capitalise in the world's biggest cannabis market. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LHdcGY via

Experts take us through the dos and don'ts of social media interactions with customers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LGJMsR via

Burger King introduces 'Whopper Donut' as part of National Doughnut Day National Doughnut Day takes place on June 1.

3-year-old girl describes 'terrifying' imaginary 'mum'; Twitter convinced she has a ghost Her vivid description has shocked Twitter.

'Toblerone tunnel' becomes dangerous new body trend on social media When you hear “Toblerone,” you probably envision the delicious, triangular Swiss chocolate bar filled with almond nougat.

Snoop Dogg sets Guinness World Record for largest gin and juice cocktail The “Drop It Like It’s Hot” hitmaker, “Top Chef”’s Michael Voltaggio and rapper Warren G were among those who set a record for “the largest paradise cocktail” over the weekend, USA Today reports.

106-year-old woman says key to longevity is staying single Madeline Dye, of South Yorkshire, said the reasons she has lived so far to the age of 106 was because she never had a boyfriend and stayed single.

Pennsylvania teen told she can't graduate in Army sash because it 'didn't match school colors' “I am really stoked to serve my country, it's been my dream since i was a kid."

Balenciaga's $1,245 ‘T-shirt shirt’ baffles Twitter users Social media commentators had much to say about the odd design.

Memorial Day 2018: Largest parades in the US These patriotic celebrations are serious business.

Minnesota woman graduates college 21 hours after giving birth "It was really important for me to attend because I was the first person in my family to graduate."

Lara Trump sports MAGA swimsuit for Memorial Day weekend It retails for $55.

Talks on preparing a summit with the US are under way in New York, Singapore and on the Korean border. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LMYDBR via

Ukraine says it acted to foil a Russian plot to assassinate journalist Arkady Babchenko. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2sju3Yw via

"Rest assured, I'm here at the @WhiteHouse w my family," a tweet posted on her account says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JkrG1h via

Greg Hunt has not responded to that assertion, but apologises for swearing at a town mayor. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IZSa4U via

It will now be called the US Indo-Pacific Command to mark the growing importance of the Indian Ocean. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LbPW39 via

The star meets the president on behalf of a 63-year-old woman jailed for a first-time drug offence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LJ4yI0 via

The White House reportedly plans to let a temporary exemption granted to European steel and aluminium expire. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2H31QJT via

More than 20 people are arrested over the haul, which was hidden in boxes marked "halal meat". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2skUdtL via

President Trump weighed in after ABC cancelled Roseanne's show over the tweet about an ex-Obama aide. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J3jteH via

Roxana Hernandez, 33, was being held by immigration authorities in New Mexico when she fell ill. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2kDheEg via

Russian regulators have given the company one month to remove the messaging app from its App Store. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IXAcnB via

A man shot dead by police after a murder spree is also suspected of killing a man he met in jail. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2srvkvX via

Ukraine staged Arkady Babchenko's murder in Kiev on Tuesday to "foil a Russian assassination plot". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LLM4a0 via

More than 2,000 Russian women who lived under the Islamic State group have disappeared. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IYarUh via

This photographer has been on a 10-year mission to teach people that pigeons are beautiful. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LF0gBH via

Footage of the man who shot dead two police officers and a civilian in Liège shows him with two guns. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2J01Pbz via

Market trader 'Sun Hui' gives her view on Kim Jong-un from inside the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2H1DOza via

How two female DJs from St Petersburg are challenging stereotypes, ahead of the World Cup in Russia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ISl7Ua via

Russia is providing military support to the Central African Republic (CAR) – but what is Moscow getting in return? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2H29p3F via

The long-running soap will air Aaron Brennan and David Tanaka's nuptials in September. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xpDr1y via

Archaeologists find a man who, fleeing the initial Vesuvius eruption, was hit by a giant boulder. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2stRP3s via

Faith movement based on ancient Sumerian gods attracts thousands of registered followers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2srGq3N via

Choreographer puts on football ballet to celebrate Russia's World Cup from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xqYvVr via

Concern as wild animals come ever closer to populated areas to find food in Finland and Estonia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LHpdwj via

Bodies are not buried for months, sometimes years, in Ghana as families bicker over funeral arrangements. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ssWORA via

Why members of Chile's transgender community are lobbying for a change in the law. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2slCemY via

The hedge fund investor turned liberal philanthropist is politically divisive around the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JeT5BF via

Will a "Facebook hotline" and propaganda lessons keep polls free and fair? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2H6xOoK via

Activists say they are detained without due process over suspected links to a secretive militia in Syria. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2sqPgQv via

Following the cancellation of Roseanne's show, which other celebrities have messed up on social media? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2L8yjRA via

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What is Ambien? A closer look into the prescription drug Roseanne Barr and many others have claimed that the prescription drug Ambien was the cause of their bizarre behavior.

‘Toblerone tunnel’ is a new trend sweeping across England ‘Toblerone tunnel’ refers to the triangular space that develops beneath an extra-toned butt and thighs. Critics are bashing the trend saying it is just another unrealistic — and problematic — body goal for women to aspire to.

Roseanne Barr not first celeb to claim Ambien led to bizarre behavior: What is the insomnia drug? Roseanne Barr appeared to blame Ambien, a prescription sleeping pill, for the racist tweet that ultimately led to her popular ABC show “Roseanne” to be canceled on Tuesday by ABC.

Report: Purdue Pharma knew of opioid abuse Panel reacts to DOJ report on opioid abuse.

Legoland face-painting caused significant skin reaction to boy's face, lawsuit claims A Florida mother filed a lawsuit claiming her young son developed a significant, possibly permanent skin reaction after getting his face painted at Legoland, according to complaint documents.

Chiefs lineman celebrates med school graduation While some kids dream of making it to the NFL, Kansas City Chiefs lineman Laurent Duvernay-Tardif actually wanted to become a doctor.

Woman who lost memory after being hit by NYPD vehicle to re-marry husband she couldn't remember An Oklahoma woman who lost her memory after she was hit by an NYPD vehicle in 2013 is preparing to marry her husband for the second time this June, after spending the last five years falling in love with him all over again.

Doc hawking MP3s as 'cure-all' for Ebola, depression may see medical license revoked The California medical board has flagged a homeopathic doctor who has been hawking 13-second soundwave clips as a “cure-all” for everything from Ebola to menstrual pains and even pet bladder infections.

Trump administration unveils its plan to lower drug prices CMS Administrator Seema Verma tasked with lowering costs to consumers; Dr. Marc Siegel reports.

Canadian hockey player paralyzed in tragic bus accident headed to US for treatment A young hockey player who was paralyzed in the Humboldt Broncos bus crash is heading to the United States for specialized spinal treatment.

The hedge fund investor turned liberal philanthropist is politically divisive around the world. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2JeT5BF via

The White House says tariffs on Chinese imports could come in June, despite the start of more trade talks. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xnTUUh via

Workers posted to another EU country will have to get local pay and conditions. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ky1J08 via

The sandwich and coffee chain will give 12,000 staff a bonus if a deal to sell the chain goes through. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2IRRLFA via

The average parental contribution for home buyers this year will be down 17% on 2017, a survey says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2kwEovJ via

The makers of the hit video game are accused of copying rival PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2kyBLKb via

An ethics group has said the granting of the trademarks "raised potential ethics issues". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2GYeVV2 via

Paris is leading the move to cut pollution by banning some vehicles from its streets. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2J1lhEV via

Silent retreats are an increasingly popular form of escape from the stresses of urban life. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2L3wgOC via

In the troubled region of Kashmir, a rare type of mushroom is giving locals a chance to earn money. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LHaBwG via

Could the French capital provide a template for cutting pollution in other cities? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2spB4Ge via

There is a significant link between higher temperatures and lower school achievement, says a US study. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2kwM4yi via

Margot James tells consumers to boycott ticket reseller after it fails to change its policies. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2kBvNbn via

They could be fined up to £500,000 if delayed plans to hold them personally liable are implemented. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Jhr1Ob via

Sir Martin Sorrell, who left WPP in April after misconduct claims, plans a new advertising business. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LGN9Qv via

Investors globally are worried about how a possible snap election could affect markets. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LK4yaG via

Lenders' treatment of customers with high-cost loans is questioned by the Financial Ombudsman. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2L6AIfA via

Standard Life Aberdeen put forward the proposal on the day of its annual general meeting. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2IZoDYQ via

Shares in the retailer sink almost 21% as it announces closures and says profits will fall sharply this year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JfjpeW via

Brexit is "immensely damaging" and must be stopped but the EU also must change, says George Soros. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2sn3wJ1 via

The White House says tariffs on Chinese imports could come in June, despite the start of more trade talks. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2xnTUUh via

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