DIY Generation: How to be your own boss aged 25
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What should I do with my broken kettle?
Our household appliances could have much longer lives if they were designed to be easily repaired. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2OXz2vk via
The black history you might not learn at school
As Black History Month draws to a close, BBC News celebrates four lesser-known historical figures. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Jq7VDf via
Dutch language besieged by English at the unis
So extensive is the spread of English, a group of lecturers warns of a looming "linguicide". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ABTn0d via
Can artificial intelligence help stop religious violence?
Oxford University researchers have created a simulation designed to help prevent religious conflict. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2zeK8Bw via
Does screen time really affect medical students' surgery skills?
Surgeons respond after a professor claimed medical students are losing the dexterity to stitch up patients. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2SwQ41l via
Leicester helicopter crash: Foxes will face Cardiff on Saturday following death of owner
Leicester City's Premier League match at Cardiff on Saturday will go ahead following the death of owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha in a helicopter crash. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2DdNTvl via
Lewis Hamilton on 2018 F1 world title: 'Let's dance. I know how to get by you'
Following his fifth F1 world win Lewis Hamilton talks about his growth as a person, his spirituality and the stand-out moments in 2018. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2CPSq6c via
Carabao Cup: Nigel Clough says guiding Burton into last eight is 'special'
Burton boss Nigel Clough says it is "special" to have guided League One Burton to the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup for the first time. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2St8LDm via
The Faces of Change in the Midterm Elections
By K.K. REBECCA LAI, DENISE LU, LISA LERER and TROY GRIGGS from NYT U.S.
On Politics: Trump Wants to End Birthright Citizenship With Executive Order
By Unknown Author from NYT U.S.
Baby Antonio: 5 Pounds, 12 Ounces and Homeless From Birth
By NIKITA STEWART and GABRIELLA ANGOTTI-JONES from NYT New York
Rescue Workers Search for Missing After Typhoon Strikes Philippines
By JASON GUTIERREZ from NYT World
Amid Scrutiny, Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner Shaped Trump’s Pittsburgh Response
By KATIE ROGERS and MAGGIE HABERMAN from NYT U.S.
Quotation of the Day: Move Would Have Widespread Ramifications for Many American Families
By Unknown Author from NYT Today’s Paper
Penguins and Islanders Honor Victims of Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Sports
Thomas Campbell, Ex-Director of the Met, Is Hired to Lead San Francisco Museums
By SARAH MERVOSH from NYT Arts
Facebook daily visits growth slows as sales miss forecasts
The social media firm is seeing users shift from its most profitable business amid rising costs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OgIHI9 via
Government must 'get a grip' on Sellafield
Budget overruns for decommissioning the nuclear power site are nearing £1bn, a report finds. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2RkBGIi via
Japan bullet train stops 'scary' safety drills
Workers at the Japanese company would crouch in trenches beside railway tracks as trains sped by. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zpW17R via
Sports Direct to close Evans Cycles stores in rescue deal
Billionaire Mike Ashley is to make the closures as part of a deal to buy the struggling cycle chain. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2CPTXsS via
Contractors dismayed at higher tax bill
Freelancers and contractors warn that planned changes in the way they pay tax could hit their employment prospects. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2qkySj2 via
Budget 2018: A bit of a gamble, says IFS
Many public services will feel squeezed for some time to come, the Institute for Fiscal Studies warns. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QagIfb via
GE shares plunge as investigation widens
US industrial giant takes a $22bn charge on its power division as investors dump their stock. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JrXeju via
Tata and ThyssenKrupp steel merger faces EU probe
The European Commission fears the proposed merger would increase steel prices and reduce competition. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2yFJA8g via
Wagamama sold to Frankie & Benny's owner
The Asian-themed restaurant chain is being bought in a deal which values the business at £559m. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2yOwWnB via
Budget 2018: Premium Bonds more 'accessible' for children
More family members will be able to buy Premium Bonds for children - giving them a 24,500 to 1 chance to win. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JrbSaH via
Italy's economy stalls as eurozone slows down
Italy's economy stalls as growth in the 19-country eurozone slows to just 0.2% in the third quarter. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2P09Bt5 via
BP profits double on higher prices and new oil fields
The oil giant reports its strongest quarterly results for five years, helped by higher prices and output. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Ppp5X5 via
Sony eyes record profit as gaming hits boost earnings
Strong demand for Spider-Man and other games is helping drive earnings at the Japanese electronics giant. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2qi0o0n via
Bitcoin: The first ten years
Bitcoin was born ten years ago. What has it brought the world? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Dep9mK via
US mail bombs: Who is financier George Soros?
The billionaire financier and philanthropist was targeted in a US mail-bombing campaign. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OX37Ln via
Do schools help or hinder social mobility?
"Meritocracy is the big promise of our democracies," says the OECD. But are education systems delivering? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2CTrIK6 via
What should I do with my broken kettle?
Our household appliances could have much longer lives if they were designed to be easily repaired. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OXz2vk via
California’s Medi-Cal program paid $4B to recipients who may have been ineligible, audit shows
California’s Medi-Cal program paid $4B to recipients who may have been ineligible, audit shows
Utah insurer to send patients to Mexico for cheap prescription drugs
Utah insurer to send patients to Mexico for cheap prescription drugs An Utah insurer PEHP is looking at a controversial solution to an increasingly American problem — sending patients across the border to Mexico to get cheaper prescription drugs.
Vanessa Lachey warns parents about dangerous virus that hospitalized son
Vanessa Lachey warns parents about dangerous virus that hospitalized son Actress and mother of three Vanessa Lachey sits down with Fox News’ Dr. Manny Alvarez to talk about the other dangerous seasonal virus many parents may not know about, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Lachey’s youngest child, 1-year-old Phoenix, developed the disease last winter and was hospitalized for six days from it.
Vanessa Lachey on the disease that hospitalized her son
Vanessa Lachey on the disease that hospitalized her son Actress and mother of three, Vanessa Lachey, sits down with Fox News’ Dr. Manny Alvarez to talk about the other dangerous seasonal virus many parents may not know about, Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Lachey’s youngest child, 1-year-old Phoenix, developed the disease last winter and was hospitalized for 6 days from it.
Florida teen makes Halloween capes for preemie superheroes
Florida teen makes Halloween capes for preemie superheroes The babies in the neonatal intensive care unit at a Florida hospital may not remember their first Halloween. But they'll have costumes, thanks to a 13-year-old middle schooler who made more 100 capes featuring emblems from Batman, Wonder Woman, Superman and The Incredibles.
West Virginia Cracker Barrel worker tests positive for hepatitis A, health officials say
West Virginia Cracker Barrel worker tests positive for hepatitis A, health officials say Some Cracker Barrel diners in Mineral Wells, West Virginia, may have been exposed to hepatitis A, health officials warned Monday after confirming an employee tested positive for the virus.
Mom nearly paralyzed after tripping over dog in middle of night
Mom nearly paralyzed after tripping over dog in middle of night A mom was almost paralyzed after tripping over her dog and falling down the stairs in a freak accident.
Medical first: Same-sex couple both carry baby to term
Medical first: Same-sex couple both carry baby to term In a medical first, Ashleigh Coulter gave birth to a son both she and her wife Bliss Coulter carried, thanks to a breakthrough method of in vitro fertilization called Effortless Reciprocal IVF.
Ohio boy, 5, tests positive for meth after eating Halloween candy
Ohio boy, 5, tests positive for meth after eating Halloween candy A 5-year-old boy in Ohio is expected to make a full recovery after he ate a piece of Halloween candy that was possibly laced with drugs.
Indiana boy, 2, loses limbs to mystery bacterial illness
Indiana boy, 2, loses limbs to mystery bacterial illness An Indiana family is learning to cope with their toddler son’s new reality after a mystery illness cost the young boy the lower half of his four limbs.
Pakistan court clears condemned Christian
Asia Bibi's blasphemy conviction polarised Pakistan and the Supreme Court has already sparked protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ET1qKz via
Yemen conflict: Mattis and Pompeo urge swift ceasefire
US Defence Secretary Jim Mattis and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo urge all sides to hold talks soon. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2qm7GjS via
India unveils the world's tallest statue
The 600ft tall statue, which cost $430m, has been billed as a major tourist attraction. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Q8g55B via
Brazil: Bolsonaro plans threaten Amazon, say experts
Brazil's far-right president-elect will merge the ministries of agriculture and the environment. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2EPIpZu via
Japan bullet train stops 'scary' safety drills
Workers at the Japanese company would crouch in trenches beside railway tracks as trains sped by. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2zpW17R via
Pittsburgh shooting: Trump visits synagogue amid protests
Hundreds of demonstrators in Pittsburgh accuse the US president of fomenting intolerance and hate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2zezDy6 via
Vatican embassy: Human remains found at Rome property
The human remains could help solve the disappearance of a teenage girl in 1983, Italian media report. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2qk65La via
Gangster James 'Whitey' Bulger killed in prison
Bulger was severely beaten by one or more inmates shortly after arriving at the prison, sources say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SuBbfY via
Denmark accuses Iran of activist murder plot
Tehran denies its intelligence agencies planned to kill an Arab separatist leader on Danish soil. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2CP0XX4 via
Father of 'Jihadi Jack' asks Canada to help bring son home
John Letts is urging Canada to bring home his son and other Canadians detained in Kurdish-held Syria. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2qlLx5a via
Petra Laszlo: Hungarian camerawoman who kicked migrants is acquitted
Hungary's top court clears Petra Laszlo, filmed tripping migrants fleeing border police in 2015. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2P1yPqO via
Tunis attack: Suicide bomber was jobless graduate
Mouna Guebla, 30, was an unemployed English graduate from the eastern region of Mahdia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OY3Bkt via
Pittsburgh shooting: Trump visits amid protests
The US president and first lady visit the synagogue where 11 people were shot dead at the weekend. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2EPqPo7 via
What do American voters care about?
In just under a week the US goes to the polls to elect a new Congress. So what are the main issues? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2AwUkac via
Viola Davis explains why there's a long way to go to eliminate racism
Oscar winner Viola Davis reveals how she has stayed grounded in Hollywood and why there still aren't enough black actors on screen. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Od1l3G via
Harry greets NZ audience in six Pacific languages
He was attending an event with Auckland's local Pasifika community, hosted by New Zealand's prime minister. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PyzmjI via
Senegalese artist Omar Victor Diop: Why I'm trying to correct history
Omar Victor Diop's portraits aim to paint important but overlooked Africans back into history. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PA3BGM via
Global hunger for soybeans 'destroying Brazil's Cerrado savanna'
Brazil's highly biodiverse Cerrado is being destroyed for soybean production, conservationists say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2yGlJW2 via
Tokyo ticket seller's foreigner fear costs garden thousands
The man gave away tickets to foreigners after developing a fear of asking them for money. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JshEZE via
Pharrell orders Donald Trump to stop playing his music
"No permission was granted" to play the song at a rally held hours after a mass shooting, his lawyer says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2yBO67C via
Stray cats housed in washing machines in Portuguese town
A vet in Portugal is using washing machines to house stray cats in her home town. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Od9jtv via
Is the Amazon facing new dangers?
Are fears among environmentalists about the election of Brazil's new president justified? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2EPWNRa via
Canada's last witch trials: Women accused of fake witchcraft
A law against pretending to be a witch is set to be repealed, but not before two women are charged. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2zpcZ6j via
Letter from Africa: Nigeria - a young country for old men
Why have Nigeria's main parties both chosen septuagenarian presidential candidates? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ABVbq9 via
Trump’s birthright plan: The legality, politics and history
The president wants to end the right of people born in the US to be citizens but does he have the power? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Q6xr2V via
Dutch language besieged by English
So extensive is the spread of English, a group of lecturers warns of a looming "linguicide". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ABTn0d via
Facebook daily visits growth slows as sales miss forecasts
The social media firm is seeing users shift from its most profitable business amid rising costs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OgIHI9 via
Government must 'get a grip' on Sellafield
Budget overruns for decommissioning the nuclear power site are nearing £1bn, a report finds. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2RkBGIi via
Japan bullet train stops 'scary' safety drills
Workers at the Japanese company would crouch in trenches beside railway tracks as trains sped by. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zpW17R via
Sports Direct to close Evans Cycles stores in rescue deal
Billionaire Mike Ashley is to make the closures as part of a deal to buy the struggling cycle chain. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2CPTXsS via
Contractors dismayed at higher tax bill
Freelancers and contractors warn that planned changes in the way they pay tax could hit their employment prospects. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2qkySj2 via
Budget 2018: A bit of a gamble, says IFS
Many public services will feel squeezed for some time to come, the Institute for Fiscal Studies warns. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QagIfb via
GE shares plunge as investigation widens
US industrial giant takes a $22bn charge on its power division as investors dump their stock. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JrXeju via
Tata and ThyssenKrupp steel merger faces EU probe
The European Commission fears the proposed merger would increase steel prices and reduce competition. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2yFJA8g via
Wagamama sold to Frankie & Benny's owner
The Asian-themed restaurant chain is being bought in a deal which values the business at £559m. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2yOwWnB via
Budget 2018: Premium Bonds more 'accessible' for children
More family members will be able to buy Premium Bonds for children - giving them a 24,500 to 1 chance to win. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JrbSaH via
Italy's economy stalls as eurozone slows down
Italy's economy stalls as growth in the 19-country eurozone slows to just 0.2% in the third quarter. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2P09Bt5 via
BP profits double on higher prices and new oil fields
The oil giant reports its strongest quarterly results for five years, helped by higher prices and output. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Ppp5X5 via
Sony eyes record profit as gaming hits boost earnings
Strong demand for Spider-Man and other games is helping drive earnings at the Japanese electronics giant. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2qi0o0n via
Bitcoin: The first ten years
Bitcoin was born ten years ago. What has it brought the world? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Dep9mK via
US mail bombs: Who is financier George Soros?
The billionaire financier and philanthropist was targeted in a US mail-bombing campaign. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OX37Ln via
Do schools help or hinder social mobility?
"Meritocracy is the big promise of our democracies," says the OECD. But are education systems delivering? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2CTrIK6 via
What should I do with my broken kettle?
Our household appliances could have much longer lives if they were designed to be easily repaired. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OXz2vk via
Lion Air crash: Sonar and drones used in Indonesian search
Lion Air flight JT 610, carrying 189 people, plunged into the Java Sea shortly after taking off. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Srtesd via
US sending 5,200 troops to border with Mexico
President Trump has described the thousands of migrants headed for the US as an "invasion". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Sv8jEl via
Uber appeals against drivers' rights to pay and holiday
The taxi-hailing app appeals against a ruling its drivers should be treated as workers, not self employed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2CPpTh9 via
Excluded children at risk of knife crime - Barnardo's
Pupils taken out of education could also be at risk of being groomed, says the charity Barnardo's. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2RoFSGZ via
Jamal Khashoggi's fiancee on writer's death in Saudi consulate
Hatice Cengiz was set to marry the journalist before he was killed in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2qhra9j via
Pregnancy gap should be at least a year - researchers
A study says 12-to-18 months is the ideal interval between giving birth and becoming pregnant again. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2CPt5t1 via
'Pole dancing helped me find body confidence'
Vanessa Martin says pole dancing and finding "other fat women online" helped her gain body confidence. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2JpdIc7 via
The Papers: 'Tricks and treats' in pre-Brexit Budget
Philip Hammond's last Budget before Brexit dominates Tuesday's newspaper front pages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2COhNFo via
Britain's hidden heroines - the WRVS
The Royal Voluntary Service celebrates its 80th anniversary this year, here are a selection of images from a new photo exhibition in London. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2F0keau via
News Daily: 'Austerity ending' Budget under scrutiny and Briton bailed in UAE
Your morning briefing for 30 October 2018. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ABxZZd via
Carey Mulligan says film and TV sets are still 'limiting' for mums
Actress Carey Mulligan says she has "never, ever been on a set where they have childcare". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Qcb5Na via
Halloween: How did we fall in love with pumpkins?
The idea of carving pumpkins comes from the United States - or does it? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2OeJUQi via
Meghan on tour: Tips for travelling when you're pregnant
Advice from two mums as the pregnant Duchess of Sussex completes her first overseas tour with the duke. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2yJeixb via
Linda Liukas, Hello Ruby and the magic of coding
Linda Liukas wants to show children that writing code for computers can be magical. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2AzEjAd via
Chocolate: Origins of delicacy pushed back in time
The delights of chocolate were first discovered in the Amazon rainforest about 5,000 years ago. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2qkKMJn via
'Killing vegans' response from Waitrose magazine editor
Waitrose Food's editor doesn't mince his words in rejecting an idea aimed at vegan readers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2OdTt1K via
Why did the council 'house' me in a tent?
Theo had just turned 17 when he became homeless. He turned to the council for help - but was given only a one-man tent. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2AAGzY6 via
Grenfell Tower: The fires that foretold the tragedy
The five fires over five decades that could have saved the lives of the residents of Grenfell Tower. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2F2XwyT via
Stacey Abrams: The Deep South woman vying to make history
Georgia’s battle for the governor’s mansion reflects changing US demographics - and the women behind it. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2yEAQ2i via
'I never knew men could get breast cancer'
Moses Musonga, a 67-year-old Kenyan, got a shock when he was diagnosed with the disease. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2CMamP7 via
As a Pittsburgh Jewish community reeled, its teenagers mobilised
Teenagers who live in the Pittsburgh community reeling from a synagogue attack reflect and demand change. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Q21bh7 via
The mega-dam being crowdfunded by Pakistan's top judge
Pakistan is hoping to collect about $17bn to build the controversial Diamer Bhasha dam. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2EOciJn via
Can we predict when and where a crime will take place?
Predictive policing using data analytics is gaining acceptance among police forces, but at what cost? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2OVumGi via
Lion Air crash: Sonar and drones used in Indonesian search
Lion Air flight JT 610, carrying 189 people, plunged into the Java Sea shortly after taking off. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Srtesd via
Jair Bolsonaro seeks top judge to become Brazil justice minister
Brazil's right-wing president elect signals a government post for anti-corruption judge Sergio Moro. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2EO3pQ0 via
US sending 5,200 troops to border with Mexico
President Trump has described the thousands of migrants headed for the US as an "invasion". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Sv8jEl via
German ex-nurse Niels Hoegel on trial over 100 deaths
Niels Hoegel administered fatal doses of medication at two northern hospitals, prosecutors say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SvyoDA via
Julian Assange: Ecuador court rejects lawsuit over embassy rules
The WikiLeaks co-founder had contested new rules imposed on him in the country's embassy in London. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2AB0Ahc via
Bulgaria 'smashes fake passport scam'
Officials allegedly sold thousands of people fraudulent documents - and the right to work in the EU. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2yFN4Yd via
Pittsburgh shooting: White House denies Trump rhetoric to blame
The press secretary's voice cracks with emotion as she says the president "adores" Jewish Americans. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2COZe3V via
US targets Chinese firm over national security fears
The US said trade with Chinese chipmaker Fujian Jinhua poses a risk to "national security interests". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OV8FGp via
Canadian mother reunited with kidnapped son after 31 years
Jermaine Allan Mann was allegedly abducted by his father as a toddler and was found living in the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Jo4vAI via
Mexico president-elect halts partly built airport
The partially-built new airport for Mexico City was fiercely opposed by Andres Manuel López Obrador. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Q8NA85 via
Surgery students 'losing dexterity to stitch patients'
A surgery professor expresses fears over the consequences of a generation more adept at using screens. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2zdgXi7 via
Young Greatness: US rapper shot dead in New Orleans at 34
The hip-hop artist, 34, was killed in his native New Orleans in the early hours of Monday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Oeg2Do via
Who is George Soros?
The billionaire financier and philanthropist was targeted in a US mail-bombing campaign. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OX37Ln via
Jamal Khashoggi's fiancee on writer's death in Saudi consulate
Hatice Cengiz was set to marry the journalist before he was killed in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2qhra9j via
Japan’s Princess Ayako surrenders her royal title
Her marriage to a commoner means that she must give up her title, under Imperial House rules. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Db6LuN via
A mother reacts to reuniting with her missing son
Lyneth Mann-Lewis was been reunited with her son, 31 years after he was abducted. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2RpOD3D via
Cerebral palsy superhero creator: I decided representation matters
Farida Bedwei wanted a comic book character that represented people like her - so she created one. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ESr422 via
Linda Liukas, Hello Ruby and the magic of coding
Linda Liukas wants to show children that writing code for computers can be magical. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2AzEjAd via
Leicester City owner's family lay wreath at the King Power Stadium
Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha's wife Aimon and their son Aiyawatt lay the wreath alongside thousands of bouquets. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PvW0Jm via
Soviet monument gets Bulgarian guard
Bulgarian police will protect a Soviet Army monument from graffiti artists. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2EYMACm via
Uzbek deputy PM sacked in ditch row
Uzbek deputy PM sacked for making farmers stand in an irrigation ditch. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ER8Yxn via
North and South Korea: The football game that kicked off peace
How a friendly chat on the sidelines opened the door for North and South Korea to start talking. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2CPZ7VN via
Brazil economy: Can Bolsonaro ride the 'Bullsonaro wave'?
Businesses and markets are embracing Jair Bolsonaro; but his policies are vague and untested. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SsbZ9U via
Deep South woman vying to make history
Georgia’s battle for the governor’s mansion reflects changing US demographics - and the women behind it. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2yEAQ2i via
'I never knew men could get breast cancer'
Moses Musonga, a 67-year-old Kenyan, got a shock when he was diagnosed with the disease. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2CMamP7 via
As a Pittsburgh Jewish community reeled, its teenagers mobilised
Teenagers who live in the Pittsburgh community reeling from a synagogue attack reflect and demand change. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Q21bh7 via
Lion Air crash: Mourning siblings and mystery couple among victims
As we learn who was on board, many have focused on a poignant image in the debris of a couple on a bridge. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Q3WS58 via
Angela Merkel: A career in pictures
As the German chancellor announces she is stepping down, take a look back at the photos documenting her career. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2CLgarY via
Whataburger-loving Texas couple throw Halloween party, decorate entire house like fast-food chain
Whataburger-loving Texas couple throw Halloween party, decorate entire house like fast-food chain "You win Halloween."
Ancient civilizations may have been using chocolate 1,500 years earlier than previously thought
Ancient civilizations may have been using chocolate 1,500 years earlier than previously thought But the tests indicate the civilization used the cacao seed, not just the fruity pulp.
Virginia school cafeteria manager uses bananas to empower kids
Virginia school cafeteria manager uses bananas to empower kids The bananas have several motivational messages like “Never give up,” “You are wise!” and “Keep trying.”
8 creepy Halloween cocktails to make this season
8 creepy Halloween cocktails to make this season These spirited drinks are the perfect addition to any Halloween party.
Tokyo restaurant creates menu based on last meals of famous death row inmates
Tokyo restaurant creates menu based on last meals of famous death row inmates A pop-up restaurant in Tokyo, Japan launched a menu of morbid meals for a limited time.
New York coffee shop fined $300 by Sanitation Department for sign announcing how many cups they've kept out of landfill
New York coffee shop fined $300 by Sanitation Department for sign announcing how many cups they've kept out of landfill Now that's ironic.
McDonald's brings back McRib after nearly a year, but only for a limited time
McDonald's brings back McRib after nearly a year, but only for a limited time Dust off your finest eatin’ pants, McDonald’s fans.
Jimmy John's employee drives veteran to hospital after his panicked sibling calls sub shop by mistake
Jimmy John's employee drives veteran to hospital after his panicked sibling calls sub shop by mistake The mistake ended up being exactly what was needed.
Barbie modeled after ‘Pioneer Woman’ Ree Drummond hits shelves
Barbie modeled after ‘Pioneer Woman’ Ree Drummond hits shelves Mattel’s latest creation turns Ree Drummond into a living doll.
Philadelphia restaurant customer punched after game of pool
Philadelphia restaurant customer punched after game of pool A man was punched by a stranger after a pick-up game of pool went awry.
Budget 2018: MPs debate 'end of austerity' claim
Labour says spending cuts are continuing and accuses the government of a "broken promise". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SuWmhW via
Uber appeals against drivers' rights to pay and holiday
The taxi-hailing app appeals against a ruling its drivers should be treated as workers, not self employed. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2CPpTh9 via
Budget 2018: Tech giants face digital services tax
Chancellor Philip Hammond plans to tax the sales that digital giants generate in the UK. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2z9Szht via
US targets Chinese firm over national security fears
The US said trade with Chinese chipmaker Fujian Jinhua poses a risk to "national security interests". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OV8FGp via
Budget 2018: What do the housing measures mean?
More help is announced for first-time buyers and plans to create more homes on the High Street. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2O894jv via
Budget 2018: Contractors face higher tax and NI payments
Freelance groups describe tax changes as a "smash and grab raid" from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2CReAoP via
Budget 2018: Philip Hammond hails better borrowing figures
Borrowing is set to keep falling, but the chancellor all but abandons a target to eliminate the deficit. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2qfsadU via
Budget 2018: Business rates cut for public toilets
"This is virtually the only announcement in this Budget that hasn't leaked," the chancellor jokes. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Q8apZz via
US shares drop on renewed tariff threat against China
Technology stocks led the fallers on a report the US may impose additional levies on China. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JmH2A5 via
Budget: Hammond says extra £1bn to be given to the MoD
Anti-submarine warfare among the "critical assets" that will get more money from the chancellor. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Oa0Xmw via
Special 50p coin to mark Brexit
A new commemorative coin will be produced in spring next year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PZjKTm via
Car sales drop leaves borrowing growth rate at three-year low
Bank of England said consumer credit grew 7.7% in the year to September, the slowest pace since 2015. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2P0yxkk via
Plastic waste elimination pledge by 2025 attracts more big firms
Some 250 major organisations join Coca Cola and H&M promising to stop using single waste plastic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2qervJL via
Budget 2018: Chancellor abolishes PFI for future projects
The government will not enter into further Private Finance Initiative projects, but will honour those under way, says the chancellor. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SowC6W via
Budget 2018: Chancellor on austerity 'finally coming to an end'
Philip Hammond opens his Budget speech "for Britain's future", saying it would be for "the strivers, the grafters and the carers". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2CNc6Yh via
Linda Liukas, Hello Ruby and the magic of coding
Linda Liukas wants to show children that writing code for computers can be magical. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2AzEjAd via
Budget 2018: Key announcements from the chancellor
Politics Live presenter Andrew Neil goes through the key announcements from the chancellor in his 2018 Budget. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2AzWGW5 via
Are hydrogen trains the future of UK travel?
Trains that emit pure water could be in the UK by the "early 2020s", according to the government. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2CLOWl4 via
Can we predict when and where a crime will take place?
Predictive policing using data analytics is gaining acceptance among police forces, but at what cost? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OVumGi via
Budget 2018: MPs debate 'end of austerity' claim
Labour says spending cuts are continuing and accuses the government of a "broken promise". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SuWmhW via
Uber appeals against drivers' rights to pay and holiday
The taxi-hailing app appeals against a ruling its drivers should be treated as workers, not self employed. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2CPpTh9 via
Budget 2018: Tech giants face digital services tax
Chancellor Philip Hammond plans to tax the sales that digital giants generate in the UK. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2z9Szht via
US targets Chinese firm over national security fears
The US said trade with Chinese chipmaker Fujian Jinhua poses a risk to "national security interests". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OV8FGp via
Budget 2018: What do the housing measures mean?
More help is announced for first-time buyers and plans to create more homes on the High Street. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2O894jv via
Budget 2018: Contractors face higher tax and NI payments
Freelance groups describe tax changes as a "smash and grab raid" from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2CReAoP via
Budget 2018: Philip Hammond hails better borrowing figures
Borrowing is set to keep falling, but the chancellor all but abandons a target to eliminate the deficit. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2qfsadU via
Budget 2018: Business rates cut for public toilets
"This is virtually the only announcement in this Budget that hasn't leaked," the chancellor jokes. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Q8apZz via
US shares drop on renewed tariff threat against China
Technology stocks led the fallers on a report the US may impose additional levies on China. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JmH2A5 via
Budget: Hammond says extra £1bn to be given to the MoD
Anti-submarine warfare among the "critical assets" that will get more money from the chancellor. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Oa0Xmw via
Special 50p coin to mark Brexit
A new commemorative coin will be produced in spring next year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PZjKTm via
Car sales drop leaves borrowing growth rate at three-year low
Bank of England said consumer credit grew 7.7% in the year to September, the slowest pace since 2015. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2P0yxkk via
Plastic waste elimination pledge by 2025 attracts more big firms
Some 250 major organisations join Coca Cola and H&M promising to stop using single waste plastic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2qervJL via
Budget 2018: Chancellor abolishes PFI for future projects
The government will not enter into further Private Finance Initiative projects, but will honour those under way, says the chancellor. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SowC6W via
Budget 2018: Chancellor on austerity 'finally coming to an end'
Philip Hammond opens his Budget speech "for Britain's future", saying it would be for "the strivers, the grafters and the carers". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2CNc6Yh via
Linda Liukas, Hello Ruby and the magic of coding
Linda Liukas wants to show children that writing code for computers can be magical. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2AzEjAd via
Budget 2018: Key announcements from the chancellor
Politics Live presenter Andrew Neil goes through the key announcements from the chancellor in his 2018 Budget. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2AzWGW5 via
Are hydrogen trains the future of UK travel?
Trains that emit pure water could be in the UK by the "early 2020s", according to the government. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2CLOWl4 via
Can we predict when and where a crime will take place?
Predictive policing using data analytics is gaining acceptance among police forces, but at what cost? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OVumGi via
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