news for trend: July 2019

Wednesday, 31 July 2019

Flooding disruption eases across north of England

Firefighters work to protect homes and businesses in a Cheshire town swamped by heavy rain.

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Hong Kong protesters on storming of the Legislative Council

Three protesters talk about what they see as a turning point in the current political movement.

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Bumi Thomas: British-born jazz artist faces deportation from the UK

Bumi Thomas, a jazz artist who thought she was a British citizen, is now facing deportation from the UK.

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Highlights From Night 2 of the July Democratic Debates

By SARAH KERR and AINARA TIEFENTHÄLER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2yqwv1V

Your Thursday Briefing

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Rescuing animals from the streets of Kiev

Photographer Thomas Machowicz pictures the work of the Kiev Animal Rescue Group.

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Eco tents at festivals: Would you sleep in a cardboard box?

Plastic tents are often left behind, and each one is the equivalent of around 250 plastic cups.

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Bluey: The Australian cartoon that's going global

A cartoon about a family of dogs and the games they play is Australia's most streamed TV show.

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Taking Nasa's space buggies for a spin

BBC Click's Spencer Kelly takes a ride in some in some of Nasa's latest vehicles.

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Is the full stop rude when used on WhatsApp?

In the world of instant messaging, a simple punctuation mark can take on new meanings.

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Brexit: Did Dominic Raab warn of no-deal during referendum campaign?

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said he talked about it "almost every time" he was interviewed.

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Why politicians are getting SCHOOLED and DESTROYED

Confrontational online language from US politics is invading the UK and Europe.

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CBD oil: Have the benefits been overstated?

It's suddenly in everything from coffee to lip balm but does it work?

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At Debate, Democrats Challenge Biden Over Obama’s Deportation Record

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Yes, the Man Bag Is a Hot Accessory

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Why Lululemon Chief Calvin McDonald Wants to Be an Ironman

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Ricky Wilson: 'I thought I was Kurt Cobain'

The Kaiser Chiefs star on how age destroys the illusions of youth, and why Boris Johnson hates him.

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How can universities get men to talk about mental health?

Birkbeck's campaign has seen a growing number of men access counselling. Could it be a blueprint for others?

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US-China trade war: 'We're all paying for this'

The US-China trade war is costing jobs and pushing up prices, say firms on both sides of the Pacific.

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Democratic debates: Joe Biden hits back at critics in Detroit

Frontrunner Joe Biden defends his record on race, criminal justice and deportations of migrants.

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Hamza Bin Laden: Son of Osama 'dead', US officials say

US media claim they were told by officials that Hamza Bin Laden is dead.

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Aspetar: The ultra modern, elite sports hospital that imports body parts

Many of the world's best athletes go to the same specialist hospital in Qatar. Aspetar is at the cutting edge of sports medicine.

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Zoe Ball loses 780,000 listeners from BBC Radio 2 breakfast show

The presenter took over from Chris Evans in January after he left to join Virgin Radio.

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Tuesday, 30 July 2019

Hallstatt: A town of 800 people that gets a million tourists a year

Visitors have boosted the economy of Hallstatt in the Austrian Alps, but not all residents are happy.

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'Always have a Plan B, it may be better than your Plan A'

"Always have a Plan B, it may be better than your Plan A" says spinning studios boss Melanie Whelan.

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How I save babies' lives using GPS trackers

In rural Kenya, nomadic women can now get the maternal care they need - thanks to GPS.

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Solving the mystery behind the world famous children's tale

How a French diver solved the mystery surrounding the death of author Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

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I Am Hannah: Gemma Chan drama examines societal pressure on women

Gemma Chan discusses I Am Hannah, which looks at the motherhood expectations placed on young women.

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Democratic debates: Who won and lost in round one?

It was billed as the Sanders-Warren showdown, but for some moderates it was their last chance to shine.

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No-deal Brexit: What is direct rule?

Direct rule for Northern Ireland is being talked about - but what would it mean?

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Migrant crisis: Self-immolation exposes UN failures in Libya

A Somali man held in a detention centre burns himself to death, leading to renewed criticism of EU and UN policy.

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After Loss to Arizona, Yankees Have Dropped Six of Nine Games

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Brexit and Boris Johnson Send the British Pound on a Slide

By PETER S. GOODMAN from NYT Business https://ift.tt/2yrn6am

Your Wednesday Briefing

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MPs call for dedicated police for violent schools

The Home Affairs Committee says the government's violence strategy is "completely inadequate".

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Rape support 'needs drastic improvement'

Poor access to counselling and support is one of the reasons most of those who report rape later withdraw their allegations, London's victims' commissioner says.

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Sudan suspends schools after student killings

The authorities suspend classes nationwide amid unrest over the killing of four student protesters.

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Home births at risk as midwife service collapses

One to One had contracts to provide care in the north-west of England and Essex.

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Backing sought for basking shark 'safe zone' in Scotland

The world's second largest fish gather in large numbers every year in Scotland's Sea of the Hebrides.

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Having more sleep before holiday 'stops arguments'

Getting ready for a holiday means people are often shattered by the time they leave home, says psychologist.

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Japan heatwave: Mascot one of 11 deaths during high temperatures

Officials say 11 people have died and 5,000 have been hospitalised amid high temperatures.

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Car cruisers reject 'boy racer' image

Car cruising has an image problem, but what happens at a car meet and why do people take part?

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Climate change: UK's 10 warmest years all occurred since 2002

The patterns of warm and cold years in Britain are a clear signal of climate change, say scientists.

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Car industry investment plummets in UK

It comes at a time when the sector has been spending heavily on preparations for a no-deal Brexit

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Democratic debates: Ten candidates line up in second presidential TV debate

The party's most progressive candidates, Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren, take centre stage.

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Does the US economy need a rate cut?

The Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates for the first time since 2008 on Wednesday.

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Monday, 29 July 2019

China Says It Has Freed Most Muslims Held in Camps. That’s Difficult to Prove.

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News Daily: PM talks farming and viral hit breaks US record

Your morning briefing for 30 July 2019.

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Police 'must be investigated' over Operation Midland, says former top judge

A former top judge who reviewed the £2.5m Operation Midland claims warrants were obtained unlawfully.

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LGBT people are 'being made homeless due to religion'

Nearly half of young LGBT people left homeless after coming out are from religious backgrounds.

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What’s on TV Tuesday: The ‘Bachelorette’ Finale and Whitney Cummings

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On Politics: It’s Debate Night

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Brexit: Boris Johnson says farms will thrive as PM visits Wales

The new prime minister will promise agriculture will continue to thrive after Brexit.

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Your Tuesday Briefing

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Neymar rape case dropped over lack of evidence

The São Paulo attorney general's office say the case is being closed due to a lack of evidence.

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Disadvantaged pupils 'stuck 18 months behind'

Poorer pupils show few signs of catching up in their achievements at school, say researchers.

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Diabetic women more likely to have stillborn baby, study finds

A study finds high blood sugar levels and BMI in pregnant diabetics are "key risk factors" for stillbirths.

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Pakistan plane: Army aircraft crashes into residential area killing 17

The crash set off a fire which engulfed several houses in the area and reduced them to rubble.

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Shana Grice: PC insists murdered woman 'wasted' his time

Shana Grice reported her ex to police five times before he murdered her, a misconduct panel hears.

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Emmerdale actor 'bit man' after Oldham beer garden row, court hears

Mark Jordon, 54, is accused of attacking a 68-year-old man in a row about his daughter.

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Who is ASAP Rocky and why is he on Trump's radar?

The president asked Sweden's PM to free the rapper, who is now due to go on trial in the country.

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Boko Haram: A decade of terror explained

How the death of one man 10 years ago sparked an unending campaign of terror in Nigeria and beyond.

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The amateur lawyers helping people walk free

A community group in California is helping poor people get justice.

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Doctors' crowdfunded hospital brings hope in Syria

After a children's hospital in Aleppo was bombed, donations from around the world funded a new one.

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'I've spent 22 years searching for silver in a ghost town'

Robert Louis Vesmarais is the sole inhabitant of Cerro Gordo, where he's been searching for silver.

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'My kids would wake up 40 times a night'

A new scheme has helped boost children's sleep by more than two hours a night, the NHS says.

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US election 2020: Do front-runners win their party's nomination?

Joe Biden is leading the polls challenge to President Trump, but will that be the same in November 2020?

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Is routine genetic profiling coming closer?

Genome sequencing projects around the world are revealing promising new health insights.

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Capital One hack: Arrest after details of 100m US individuals stolen

The hacker gained access to individuals' date of birth, addresses and phone numbers.

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Sunday, 28 July 2019

Attack Outside Funeral in Nigeria Leaves at Least 65 Dead

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Shooting at California Festival Kills at Least 3, Official Says

By JACEY FORTIN and NICHOLAS BOGEL-BURROUGHS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2Y6Qfae

Your Monday Briefing

By MELINA DELKIC from NYT Briefing https://ift.tt/2GziNhM

Domingo German Helps Yankees Avoid Four-Game Sweep to Boston

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Shots fired at California garlic festival

Police are at the Gilroy Garlic Festival, with reports of 11 people injured by gunfire.

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Facebook Connected Her to a Tattooed Soldier in Iraq. Or So She Thought.

By JACK NICAS from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2JY8KVu

5 Things to Know About Military Romance Scams on Facebook

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While Reporting on Facebook Scams, an Unexpected Tragedy

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Megan Rapinoe, Conquering Hero, Returns to Cheers but Not to Action

By KURT STREETER from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2ylC2Ha

Las principales noticias del lunes

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Mets, Riding High Off Sweep, Trade for Marcus Stroman

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John Ratcliffe, Nominee for Intelligence Chief, Is Seen as Staunch Trump Ally

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The Rot You Smell Is a Racist Potus

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Quotation of the Day: House Democrats Head Into Their August Recess With a Mixed Record

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No Corrections: July 29, 2019

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Love Island: How ITV2's breakout hit cornered the market

ITV2's breakout hit reflects the real-life romantic lives of its young audience.

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A professor spoke ill of the dead. What happened next?

A tweet by a liberal professor ignited a debate about free speech on university campuses.

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Is India the answer to Netflix's troubles?

It has launched a cheaper, mobile-only plan in India, hoping to capture its 'next 100 million' users.

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'He liked my spirit, and approved my visa on the spot'

How technology boss Vik Verma was able to get a visa to emigrate to the US and make a fortune in business.

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Brexit: What would no deal mean for Ireland?

The Irish government has been clear that it would face significant damage if there was no agreement.

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Baltimore to Trump: Knocking Our City Is Our Job, Not Yours

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Cape Town - tourist hotspot where eight people are murdered a day

Cape Town in South Africa is well-known tourist hotspot, but is also one of the world's most dangerous cities.

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