Setomaa: The Estonia-Russia border tearing apart an ancient people
The Setos' ancestral home straddles Estonia's border with Russia and has become difficult to cross. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2I4dlE3 via
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War of words as Nigerian English gets Oxford recognition
Not everyone is happy that the Oxford English Dictionary now includes several unique Nigerian words. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ik1dyZ via
Your pictures on the theme of 'railways'
Each week, we publish a gallery of readers' pictures on a set theme. This week it is "railways" from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Vvwab1 via
Northern rail: Government takes over after chaos
The government takes over services from Sunday which were previously operated by Arriva Rail North. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2I8uJr6 via
Clyburn says the Biden campaign needs ‘retooling.’
By BY THOMAS KAPLAN AND KATIE GLUECK from NYT U.S.
Biden Wins in South Carolina, Adding New Life to His Candidacy
By BY JONATHAN MARTIN AND ALEXANDER BURNS from NYT U.S.
Joe Biden wins South Carolina primary with overwhelming support.
By BY NICK CORASANITI from NYT U.S.
South Carolina primary: Joe Biden projected to win
It comes as a major boost to the former vice-president's flagging presidential campaign. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2PALoaR via
NHS gender clinic 'should have challenged me more' over transition
A woman is taking legal action against an NHS gender clinic which treated her as a teenager. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3cjqB5x via
Northern rail: Government takes over after chaos
The government takes over services from Sunday which were previously operated by Arriva Rail North. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2I8uJr6 via
South Carolina primary: Joe Biden projected to win
It comes as a major boost to the former vice-president's flagging presidential campaign. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PALoaR via
Afghan conflict: What will Taliban do after signing US deal?
A sense of cautious optimism is rising, but Afghanistan's political future is yet to be decided. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32BUtFX via
Northern rail: Government takes over after chaos
The government takes over services from Sunday which were previously operated by Arriva Rail North. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2I8uJr6 via
Coronavirus: Italian economy takes a body blow
Could Italy's health crisis be the factor that tips the country into another recession? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2vuDBEJ via
Coronavirus: Italian economy takes a body blow
Could Italy's health crisis be the factor that tips the country into another recession? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2vuDBEJ via
Stocks sink amid coronavirus fears
Stocks sink amid coronavirus fears Fox News contributor Jonathan Hoenig weighs in on the coronavirus’ impact on the economy.
Trump's coronavirus travel restrictions: What you need to know
Trump's coronavirus travel restrictions: What you need to know To help contain the spread of the novel coronavirus, President Trump has directed the State Department to issue new travel restrictions for certain countries. Here's what you need to know.
Ohio police remove alligator living in man's basement for 25 years
Ohio police remove alligator living in man's basement for 25 years Police were called to an Ohio home to remove a large alligator that had been living in the basement for 25 years.
Walkout as Polanksi wins 'best director' at Césars
The Polish-French director is wanted in the US for the statutory rape of a 13-year-old in the 1970s. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2wikSfz via
Knife offenders lack male role models, says senior police officer
Senior officers says it is "too easy" to blame cuts, social media and drugs for a rise in offences. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2PALFe9 via
Making chopsticks into house furnishings
ChopValue collects 350,000 used bamboo chopsticks from Vancouver restaurants every week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Pz5aDY via
Latvia railway: Why I love living in an old train station
Milda Romanova's home is an old rail station, and at 88 she still loves all things trains. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2VvjX6j via
Week in Pictures: 22-28 February
A gallery selection of news photographs taken around the world this week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2wiKitu via
How calisthenics helped a former raver kickstart a new lifestyle
A former raver says calisthenics helped her through a difficult time and kickstarted a new lifestyle. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ToMKqp via
Laura Kuenssberg: Decade that shattered trust in politics
Laura Kuenssberg explores the scandals that shook faith in elites at the start of the 21st century. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2I5OQGp via
Tom Steyer showered South Carolina in political spending. Will it pay off?
By BY STEPHANIE SAUL AND KIM BARKER from NYT U.S.
Miller Lite cancels Leap Day promotion following fatal shooting at Milwaukee plant
Miller Lite cancels Leap Day promotion following fatal shooting at Milwaukee plant Molson Coors, the parent company of Miller Lite, announced on Twitter the event would be canceled.
Leap Day dining deals: Where to score free or cheap food on February 29
Leap Day dining deals: Where to score free or cheap food on February 29 In exchange for ignoring your birthday for the past three years, have some free food.
Panera Bread starts unlimited coffee subscription for $9 a month
Panera Bread starts unlimited coffee subscription for $9 a month The daily cuppa has never looked quite so half full.
Walkout as Polanksi wins 'best director' at Césars
The Polish-French director is wanted in the US for the statutory rape of a 13-year-old in the 1970s. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2wikSfz via
Latvia railway: Why I love living in an old train station
Milda Romanova's home is an old rail station, and at 88 she still loves all things trains. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VvjX6j via
Road schemes may face Heathrow-style court action
Environmentalists could try to block new road plans if they fail to take climate targets into account. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2vpDx9f via
Gambling industry 'needs tougher regulation'
The government is being urged to do more to tackle problem gambling by beefing up oversight of the industry. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2T5IWvn via
New 'east-west divide' splitting north start-up economy
New research shows more start-up business are thriving on the west of the Pennines. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3a8tGn9 via
The boss who put everyone on 70K
A tech boss introduced a $70,000 minimum salary for all his staff - by cutting his own wages. Five years, on he has no regrets. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/384Yh3z via
'After the coral ban, I lost everything'
Thousands of Indonesian coral farms had to close after an export ban, but a policy U-turn offers hope. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3aeiHIZ via
Democrats thrive in the shadow of a Whole Foods. Here’s why that may be trouble.
By BY DAVID WASSERMAN from NYT U.S.
With a Rebel Yell, New York Revs Up Its War on Idling Vehicles
By BY JEFFERY C. MAYS from NYT New York
Bloomberg’s claim of persuading lawmakers to legalize gay marriage is ‘demonstrably false,’ Cuomo says.
By BY THOMAS KAPLAN from NYT U.S.
Linda Wolfe, 87, Dies; Wrote of ‘Preppie Murder’ and Other Crimes
By BY KATHARINE Q. SEELYE from NYT Books
Buttigieg, recovering from his own illness, discusses unequal medical care.
By BY REID J. EPSTEIN from NYT U.S.
Bloomberg Pledges Restraint on Executive Power but Reserves Legal Wiggle Room
By BY CHARLIE SAVAGE from NYT U.S.
Market down for 6th day amid coronavirus fears
Market down for 6th day amid coronavirus fears U.S. equity markets plunged into correction territory in what was another volatile session which followed President Trump’s announcement of a coronavirus task force; Fox Business correspondent Jackie DeAngelis reports.
Rep. Khanna: We should fund coronavirus fight with $15 billion
Rep. Khanna: We should fund coronavirus fight with $15 billion Rep. Ro Khanna weighs in on the battle over the coronavirus response funding on ‘Your World with Neil Cavuto.’
Lt. Gen. Honore: It’s time for us to fall out of the political season and work together
Lt. Gen. Honore: It’s time for us to fall out of the political season and work together Lieutenant General Russel Honore weighs in on the White House’s response to the coronavirus outbreak on ‘Your World with Neil Cavuto.’
Philippines volcano: Residents allowed to visit island
Philippines residents briefly allowed to return to homes near the Taal volcano find haunting scenes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2uBigcm via
Leap years and why we need them
It's a leap year which means there's an extra day in the calendar - 29 February 2020. But why do we need it? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2T4hbmU via
Coronavirus: On the front line in Wuhan
The BBC speaks to a Chinese doctor who has been on the front line of fighting Coronavirus in Wuhan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3950UDG via
Burst water main leaves drivers stranded
Flooding in Houston led to cars being submerged and people having to take refuge on their roofs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Tm0Mcf via
Thousands of depression cases 'linked to universal credit'
The number of unemployed people with psychological distress rose 6.6% between 2013 and 2018, a study suggests. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2T6NFge via
The Papers: Virus raises fears over economy and major events
Friday's papers say mass UK gatherings may be restricted due to the spread of coronavirus. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2I154AP via
Bloomberg’s sponsored content on meme accounts pushes Instagram’s boundaries.
By BY TAYLOR LORENZ AND SHEERA FRENKEL from NYT U.S.
Women in Mexico Are Urged to Disappear for a Day in Protest
By BY PAULINA VILLEGAS AND KIRK SEMPLE from NYT World
Tribal Nation Condemns ‘Desecration’ to Build Border Wall
By BY SIMON ROMERO AND ADRIANA ZEHBRAUSKAS from NYT U.S.
The 2020 Democratic Primary Is Giving Some Republicans Déjà Vu
By BY NICK CORASANITI AND JEREMY W. PETERS from NYT U.S.
Weinstein Was Convicted. Can D.A. Vance Now Win Over His Critics?
By BY JAN RANSOM from NYT New York
Greek island protests move into second day
Police and protesters clashed on the Greek island of Lesbos over plans to build new migrant camps. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PqIzZY via
At least five dead in Milwaukee shooting at Molson Coors beer company
The gunman was also killed during the shooting in the mid-western state of Wisconsin. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3a7icjF via
Teenager's remains found in lion enclosure at Pakistani zoo
Muhammad Bilal's relatives said he went missing while searching for grass to use as cattle fodder. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VrvUtM via
'Scent of terror' created in protest against Moscow perfume store
A team in Moscow has created the putrid scent, in a protest against plans for a perfume store in a historic building with a terrible past. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32xnrGF via
'Go big' to tackle regional inequalities, report urges
Levelling up disadvantaged parts of the UK will require long-term thinking and investment, a new report says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2HWfdi0 via
Court may upset Heathrow third runway plans
A ruling will decide whether Heathrow's expansion plan should have taken the climate more into account. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2uDNjo4 via
Scientists aim to spot abusers from their hands
A study hopes to discover whether our hands are truly unique by looking at anatomical differences. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/32wYcUU via
Buy now, pay later 'growing fast' amid debt fears
A report says services such as Klarna are booming among online shoppers despite concerns for young consumers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/381v75n via
'Go big' to tackle regional inequalities, report urges
Levelling up disadvantaged parts of the UK will require long-term thinking and investment, a new report says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2HWfdi0 via
Court may upset Heathrow third runway plans
A ruling will decide whether Heathrow's expansion plan should have taken the climate more into account. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2uDNjo4 via
Buy now, pay later 'growing fast' amid debt fears
A report says services such as Klarna are booming among online shoppers despite concerns for young consumers. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/381v75n via
How a serious accident led to business success
After a terrible skiing crash, Susanne Najafi embarked on her path as a serial entrepreneur. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37W3Px7 via
Red squirrels sniff out danger better than greys
A native predator of the red squirrel seems to be an unlikely ally in its battle with its grey rival. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Tk7v6u via
'We cancelled our holiday because of coronavirus'
Peter and Jill Baker have been left out of pocket over their decision to cancel a holiday in Italy. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3804nlI via
How did companies sell 'unmentionable' sanitary towels?
How do you build a market for a product society considers unmentionable? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2w1NYA3 via
Would you eat a 'steak' printed by robots?
3D printing is meeting some of the ambitions touted when the technology emerged 20 years ago. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2HSqYpS via
'We cancelled our holiday because of coronavirus'
Peter and Jill Baker have been left out of pocket over their decision to cancel a holiday in Italy. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3804nlI via
How did companies sell 'unmentionable' sanitary towels?
How do you build a market for a product society considers unmentionable? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2w1NYA3 via
Would you eat a 'steak' printed by robots?
3D printing is meeting some of the ambitions touted when the technology emerged 20 years ago. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2HSqYpS via
