Usa Today: May 2018

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Thursday, 31 May 2018

The Papers: 'You only live twice'

May 31, 2018

Exiled Russian reporter Arkady Babchenko is pictured and his fake death plot likened to a James Bond film. from BBC News - Home https://if...

News Daily: US-N Korea talks, 'excuses' over female boards, and Meghan on Vogue list

May 31, 2018

Your morning briefing for 31 May 2018. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2IXA7jI

Perfecting the pout: Which city is the UK's lip filler capital?

May 31, 2018

More searches for lip filling are made in one northern city than anywhere else in Britain, research suggests. from BBC News - Home https:/...

The beach from The Beach closes

May 31, 2018

Ko Phi Phi, made famous by Danny Boyle's The Beach, prepares close to tourists to protect its beauty. from BBC News - Home https://ift...

Do these photos change your view of pigeons?

May 31, 2018

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

Hay Festival: Bradford schoolgirls' first time review

May 31, 2018

A group of Bradford pupils visit the Hay Festival for the first time and give their review. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2LaOP3F

The mystery of Russia's missing IS brides

May 31, 2018

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

Melania Trump tweets 20 days after last public appearance

May 31, 2018

"Rest assured, I'm here at the @WhiteHouse w my family," a tweet posted on her account says. from BBC News - Home https://if...

Why Serena Williams is a real life superhero

May 31, 2018

The 23-time Grand Slam winner said she felt like a "warrior" at the French Open. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2JkFwRu

Meet the Russians turning the turntables on male DJs

May 31, 2018

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

Neighbours to show Australian TV's first gay wedding

May 31, 2018

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

Eight times celebrities messed up on social media

May 31, 2018

Following the cancellation of Roseanne's show, which other celebrities have messed up on social media? from BBC News - Home https://if...

US preacher asks followers to help buy fourth private jet

May 31, 2018

Jesse Duplantis, 68, said God told him to "believe" for his fourth plane, which is set to cost $54m. from BBC News - Home https:...

Twins in school: To separate or not to separate?

May 31, 2018

Some mothers want their twins kept together, some prefer separate classes and others say "they'll find their own way regardless...

What could Brexit mean for the UK's creative talent?

May 31, 2018

From Britain's film industry and political playwrights to touring musicians and Eurovision. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2JecUt...

Vaping - the rise in five charts

May 31, 2018

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

Profile: Billionaire philanthropist George Soros

May 31, 2018

The hedge fund investor turned liberal philanthropist is politically divisive around the world. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2JeT5B...

Image of Dallas Police Officer Comforting Three-Month-Old Goes Viral

May 31, 2018

A photo of a Dallas police officer holding a three-month-old baby in his arms, giving comfort after surviving a rollover crash has gone vira...

'AB2943 Violates My Right to Choose’: Former Homosexuals Outraged Over CA Bill That Could Ban the Bible

May 31, 2018

A group of former homosexuals and ministry leaders rallied on the steps of a California courthouse Tuesday to protest a bill that threatens ...

As Hurricane Season Looms, Ministries See Huge Puerto Rico Death Toll as Call to Action

May 31, 2018

As the 2018 hurricane season approaches, a new study reveals that more may have died in the aftermath of 2017's Hurricane Maria than pre...

'Their Intent Is to Intimidate': FRC's Tony Perkins Calls Out LGBT Activists Over Transgender Ban Subpoena

May 31, 2018

LGBT activists are subpoenaing two prominent faith leaders – Family Research Council President Tony Perkins and National Day of Prayer Task ...

Ohio Pastors Rally, Start Movement to Fight 'Judicial Tyranny' Against Christians

May 31, 2018

A group of more than 100 Ohio pastors sent a letter to state lawmakers asking that judges be held accountable for prejudice against Christia...

Why America's Elitists Want to Silence the 'Deplorables'

May 31, 2018

For years the courts and media have championed free speech, whether it was the right to burn the flag or to promote pornography. But today t...

Puerto Rico Death Toll: New Report Shows Original Post-Maria Estimates Way Off

May 31, 2018

"As the world knows, the magnitude of this tragic disaster caused by Hurricane Maria resulted in many fatalities. We have always expec...

'We Just Had Church at In and Out': Crowd Singing 'Reckless Love' at Restaurant Goes Viral

May 31, 2018

You may have heard of Cowboy Church or Drive-Through Church. Now, you can add Church at In & Out Burger to the list. And yes, you can ...

'Jesus Wouldn't be Riding a Donkey': TV Preacher Asks Followers to Fund New Private Jet

May 31, 2018

Jesse Duplantis, a televangelist based in St. Charles Parish, Louisana, is asking his followers to donate money for a new $54 million privat...

Tim Clinton Joins Dobson's Family Talk Ministry in Key Leadership Role

May 31, 2018

On Tuesday, Dr. James Dobson announced the addition of Dr. Tim Clinton to the leadership team of Family Talk, a ministry Dobson founded in 2...

See Why This Chick-Fil-A Location Is Paying Its Employees $18 Per Hour

May 31, 2018

Employees at a Sacramento-based Chick-Fil-A are about to get a big pay raise. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2IUO423

'No Words,' Must See Image: What an Atlanta Braves Fan Did for a JROTC Marine

May 31, 2018

'No Words,' Must See Image: What an Atlanta Braves Fan Did for a JROTC Marine from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2sokOFO

A Gift from God: Why These Special Needs Workers Hold the Key to a Hospitality Revolution

May 31, 2018

A Texas ice cream shop hires only special needs employees, which not only provides meaningful employment to workers with Down Syndrome and o...

Lawmakers, Parents Outraged Over 'Active Shooter' Video Game: 'It is despicable'

May 31, 2018

A new video game that lets players re-create school shootings by stalking school hallways and racking up kills is being condemned by parents...

Do 'Safe Spaces' in the Church Oppose Christian Values?

May 31, 2018

More and more college campuses are adopting the idea of safe spaces including a Utah university, which recently built a crying closet to hel...

Starbucks to Close Over 8,000 Stores for Anti-Bias Training

May 31, 2018

Starbucks will close more than 8,000 stores nationwide on Tuesday to conduct anti-bias training, the next of many steps the company is takin...

'Josh Is Coming Home': The Story Behind Utah Missionary's Release From One of Venezuela's Most Notorious Prisons

May 31, 2018

A Utah man is finally home after spending two years in one of Venezuela's worst prisons. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2LHjbvt

Alberto Downgraded to Tropical Depression - Still Dumps Heavy Rains Across the South

May 31, 2018

Subtropical Storm Alberto made landfall Monday afternoon in the Florida Panhandle. Tropical rains extended to the Carolinas where a local n...

World Cup 2018: BBC iPlayer to stream matches in 4K HDR

May 31, 2018

The iPlayer service will offer 29 matches in higher-than-normal quality, but access will be limited. from BBC News - Technology https://if...

School shooting game Active Shooter pulled by Steam

May 31, 2018

Active Shooter is removed from the Steam Store a week before its release after a public outcry. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/...

Google launches solar power service in UK

May 31, 2018

An energy expert said that the tool "is a good way" to make information more accessible. from BBC News - Technology https://ift....

Tesla hit parked police car 'while using Autopilot'

May 31, 2018

The driver said her Tesla car was using Autopilot technology when it hit a parked police car. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2s...

Apple and Russia face off over Telegram on App Store

May 31, 2018

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

UK drone users face safety tests and flight restrictions

May 31, 2018

The proposed laws - which also include flying restrictions - could come into effect by July. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IX...

Pokemon reveals four new games for Nintendo Switch

May 31, 2018

A video games expert said that the releases are likely to "broaden the appeal" of the console. from BBC News - Technology https:...

Fortnite sued for 'copying' rival game PUBG

May 31, 2018

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

GDPR 'risks making it harder to catch hackers'

May 31, 2018

Tool used by journalists and the police has reduced the information it shares. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2J2Z3m5

Don't buy tickets from Viagogo, minister warns

May 31, 2018

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

Nuisance call bosses could be fined up to £500,000

May 31, 2018

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

Star Citizen video game launches $27,000 players' pack

May 31, 2018

Star Citizen's "Legatus" package is only available to players who have already spent over $1000 (£750). from BBC News - Tech...

Airprox board says police drone and jet had 'near-miss'

May 31, 2018

The drone operator "honestly believed" the 520mph plane would hit the remote-controlled device. from BBC News - Technology https...

Facebook to be banned in Papua New Guinea for a month

May 31, 2018

Papua New Guinea aims to crack down on fake profiles and may make its own rival social network. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/...

Facebook Live lands Tommy Robinson in jail

May 31, 2018

A ban had prevented media from reporting on the 35-year-old's sentencing at Leeds Crown Court. from BBC News - Technology https://ift....

Twitter 'bans women against trans ideology', say feminists

May 31, 2018

A women's group says there is "a concerted attack on women's free speech" over transgender issues. from BBC News - Techn...

YouTube stars' fury over algorithm tests

May 31, 2018

The website says it has been manipulating the subscription feed for some viewers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2sgLqt6

Tomorrow's cities: Google's Toronto city built 'from the internet up'

May 31, 2018

A disused waterfront in Toronto is being transformed by a firm owned by Google's parent company. from BBC News - Technology https://if...

YouTube deletes half of 'violent' music videos

May 31, 2018

YouTube says it has deleted more than half of the 'violent' music videos which the country's most senior police officer asked it...

Dixons Carphone to close 92 stores as profits slide

May 31, 2018

Shares in the retailer sink almost 21% as it announces closures and says profits will fall sharply this year. from BBC News - Technology h...

Busking goes cashless with 'a world first' for London

May 31, 2018

London introduces a contactless payment scheme for buskers that allows tap-to-pay donations. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xr...

Bulgarians tweeting in Cyrillic confused for Russian bots

May 31, 2018

The use of the Cyrillic alphabet is one way Twitter tries to identify Russian automated accounts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.t...

Two French teenagers charged over Despacito YouTube hack

May 31, 2018

Two 18-year-olds are charged over a hack that targeted the Latin hit and other pop songs on YouTube. from BBC News - Technology https://if...

Google and Facebook accused of breaking GDPR laws

May 31, 2018

Complaints against the web giants are filed on the first day of the EU's new data protection law. from BBC News - Technology https://i...

YouTube star John 'TotalBiscuit' Bain dies aged 33

May 31, 2018

Game critic John Bain - known as TotalBiscuit and the Cynical Brit - dies of cancer. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2s7AVIt

Call of Duty Kansas 'swatting' death: Two more charged

May 31, 2018

A man renting a gamer's home was shot dead by police responding to a hoax call. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2J1UfNw

Key North Korea official meets Pompeo in New York

May 31, 2018

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.t...

Arkady Babchenko: Ukraine condemned for faking journalist's murder

May 31, 2018

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

Melania Trump tweets 20 days after last public appearance

May 31, 2018

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

Australian minister Greg Hunt accused of misogyny

May 31, 2018

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

US military renames Pacific Command

May 31, 2018

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...

Kim Kardashian asks Trump to pardon Alice Marie Johnson

May 31, 2018

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/2...

Trump tariffs: Europe braced for US tariffs on steel and aluminium

May 31, 2018

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

Algeria seizes 700kg of cocaine on container ship

May 31, 2018

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

White House comes out fighting on Roseanne racism row

May 31, 2018

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

Roxana Hernandez: Anger over transgender migrant's death in US

May 31, 2018

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

Apple and Russia face off over Telegram on App Store

May 31, 2018

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

Liege shootings: Gunman 'had killed day before attack'

May 31, 2018

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/2sr...

Arkady Babchenko: Russian journalist 'back from the dead'

May 31, 2018

Ukraine staged Arkady Babchenko's murder in Kiev on Tuesday to "foil a Russian assassination plot". from BBC News - World ht...

The mystery of Russia's missing IS brides

May 31, 2018

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

Do these photos change your view of pigeons?

May 31, 2018

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

Liège shooting: Belgium gunman caught on camera

May 31, 2018

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...

North Koreans dare to criticise 'vampire leader'

May 31, 2018

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

Meet the Russians turning the turntables on male DJs

May 31, 2018

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

Russia and the Central African Republic: A curious relationship

May 31, 2018

Russia is providing military support to the Central African Republic (CAR) – but what is Moscow getting in return? from BBC News - World h...

Neighbours to show Australian TV's first gay wedding

May 31, 2018

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

Pompeii victim crushed by boulder while fleeing eruption

May 31, 2018

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

Iceland's pagan Zuist religion hopes to build temple

May 31, 2018

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

Ballet and football collide on the Russian stage

May 31, 2018

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

Hungry bears raid Baltic beehives

May 31, 2018

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

Why Ghanaians are so slow to bury their dead

May 31, 2018

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

Chile transgender: 'Growing up here is torture'

May 31, 2018

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

Profile: Billionaire philanthropist George Soros

May 31, 2018

The hedge fund investor turned liberal philanthropist is politically divisive around the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JeT5...

How Sweden is preparing for its election to be hacked

May 31, 2018

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

The story of Pakistan's 'disappeared' Shias

May 31, 2018

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

Eight times celebrities messed up on social media

May 31, 2018

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

Financial high

May 31, 2018

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

Bitter on Twitter

May 31, 2018

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

Spectacular blaze engulfs office building in Australia's Sydney

May 31, 2018

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Flames raced up scaffolding at a Sydney building site on Thursday, in a morning rush-hour fire that prompted the evacuati...

‘The Americans’ Finale: The Damage Done,Usa Today

May 31, 2018

By MIKE HALE from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/2H5KH2q

Wednesday, 30 May 2018

Word + Quiz: mephitic,Usa Today

May 30, 2018

By THE LEARNING NETWORK from NYT The Learning Network https://ift.tt/2L3RPyM

18 Hours and 45 Minutes: Longest Commercial Flight Returns to Service,Usa Today

May 30, 2018

By ZACH WICHTER from NYT Business Day https://ift.tt/2IYYc5P

What’s on TV Wednesday: ‘Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt’ and ‘The Americans’,Usa Today

May 30, 2018

By GABE COHN from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/2LJz70u

Dutch Official Says Russia Must Accept Blame for 2014 Attack on Jet,Usa Today

May 30, 2018

By MICHAEL SCHWIRTZ from NYT World https://ift.tt/2L5zj8V

Italy’s Uncertainty Pushes Euro to Fore, the Last Place Europe Wants It,Usa Today

May 30, 2018

By STEVEN ERLANGER from NYT World https://ift.tt/2IUWmXp

At Rally in Nashville, Trump Links Democrats to MS-13,Usa Today

May 30, 2018

By JULIE HIRSCHFELD DAVIS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2kB7CtI

Trump’s Summer Campaign Priority: Target Red-State Democratic Senators,Usa Today

May 30, 2018

By JULIE HIRSCHFELD DAVIS, MAGGIE HABERMAN and JONATHAN MARTIN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2JhxYif

Trump Exaggerates Record on MS-13,Usa Today

May 30, 2018

By LINDA QIU from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2H3AR0P

Quotation of the Day: Health Care Program for Ex-Inmates by Ex-Inmates,Usa Today

May 30, 2018

By Unknown Author from NYT Today’s Paper https://ift.tt/2LHNMJC

Shinnecock Indian Nation and U.S.G.A. Are Close to a Deal for the U.S. Open,Usa Today

May 30, 2018

By BILL PENNINGTON from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2ITISex

Corrections: May 30, 2018,Usa Today

May 30, 2018

By Unknown Author from NYT Corrections https://ift.tt/2xz2Y8X

‘Roseanne’ Is Gone, but the Culture That Gave Her a Show Isn’t,Usa Today

May 30, 2018

By ROXANE GAY from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2xoEfUC

Dick Tuck, Democrats’ Political Prankster in Chief, Dies at 94,Usa Today

May 30, 2018

By ROBERT D. McFADDEN from NYT Obituaries https://ift.tt/2ITabFO

‘Very Real, and Very Haunting’: Reporting on a Man Who Set Himself on Fire,Usa Today

May 30, 2018

By ANNIE CORREAL from NYT Times Insider https://ift.tt/2L6KXk2

A Nice Assortment,Usa Today

May 30, 2018

By DEB AMLEN from NYT Crosswords & Games https://ift.tt/2IZFjzA

Italy, Belgium, Jeans: Your Wednesday Briefing,Usa Today

May 30, 2018

By DAN LEVIN from NYT Briefing https://ift.tt/2xoLn3k

Grenfell authorities' response 'badly flawed', report says

May 30, 2018

Volunteer groups filled a void left by "weak leadership" on behalf of officials, a report finds. from BBC News - Home https://if...

Ukraine blames Russia for shooting of journalist Arkady Babchenko

May 30, 2018

Russian journalist Arkady Babchenko, a critic of the Kremlin, was shot outside his flat in Kiev. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2svkV...

Caroline Lucas to step down as Green Party co-leader

May 30, 2018

The Brighton Pavilion MP says the party will remain a "bold alternative" under new leadership. from BBC News - Home https://ift....

Don't buy tickets from Viagogo, minister warns

May 30, 2018

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

Grammar school tests: How do children cope?

May 30, 2018

Thousands of pupils each year try to get into selective schools, which are set for a £50m expansion. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2...

Nuisance call bosses could be fined up to £500,000

May 30, 2018

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

Roseanne show dropped after racist tweet

May 30, 2018

The comedian tried to explain away the tweet as a "joke", but ABC called it "repugnant". from BBC News - Home https://...

Key Italy talks amid fears of snap poll

May 30, 2018

Italy's president and prime minister-designate may find their only realistic option is new elections. from BBC News - Home https://ift...

Seventeen hurt as Dartford Arriva bus ploughs into cars

May 30, 2018

Around 25 vehicles were damaged when the Arriva bus left a trail of devastation in Dartford. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2LHz0Td

'Ban cartoon characters' on unhealthy food, MPs say

May 30, 2018

Tony the Tiger and the Milky Bar Kid should no longer be used to promote items to children, MPs say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2...

Magician David Copperfield found not liable for Briton's injuries

May 30, 2018

The US magician was negligent but not responsible for a man's injuries during a trick, a jury says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...

US Poldark superfans travel to Cornwall

May 30, 2018

Fanatics of the BBC drama have gathered from across the US to visit its Cornwall filming locations. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2L...

Newspaper headlines: 'End of cold call menace', Italy crisis and Serena's catsuit

May 30, 2018

Plans to fine bosses who "plague" households with sales calls up to £500,000 make the front pages. from BBC News - Home https://...

News Daily: Grenfell council criticised, Italy government latest, and Lucas to stand down

May 30, 2018

Your morning briefing for 30 May 2018. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2J1OQGp

Roseanne Barr's five most controversial moments

May 30, 2018

The US comedian's TV show is axed after a Twitter backlash - but Roseanne Barr has been here before. from BBC News - Home https://ift....

'Working in the NHS, my life-long dream'

May 30, 2018

Olive Belfield was a young nurse when Britain launched the National Health Service in 1948. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2LBldNT

Expressing psychosis through street dance

May 30, 2018

Hip-hop dancer Chad Taylor explains how being sectioned transformed his life. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2kxA3bG

Meet the Russians turning the turntables on male DJs

May 30, 2018

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

Seeking a silent retreat from urban life

May 30, 2018

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

Serena Williams returns in 'superhero' catsuit

May 30, 2018

Serena Williams says she felt like a "superhero" in the black catsuit she wore during the 7-6 (7-4) 6-4 win over Kristyna Pliskova...

Footballers and the meaning behind their tattoos

May 30, 2018

England star Raheem Sterling is just latest footballer whose tattoo has got people talking. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2IUbZyA

Everybody's Talking About Jamie: West End smash to be made into film

May 30, 2018

The musical based on the true story of a 16-year old drag queen will be made into a film. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2shxkHQ

Father wants safety checks on glass tables after his shatters

May 30, 2018

Darren Smith shared the story of his shattered table online and was told of many similar incidents. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2s...

'Stolen' golf buggy stopped at McDonald's drive-thru

May 30, 2018

A 19-year-old was arrested on suspicion of theft and driving while unfit through drink. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2L3wOUE

North Koreans who dare to criticise 'vampire leader'

May 30, 2018

Two ordinary citizens in North Korea speak to the BBC, despite the threat of death or imprisonment. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2s...

How many children are 'severely obese'?

May 30, 2018

Councils responsible for public health are concerned that children become more overweight at primary school. from BBC News - Home https://...

Caroline Flack: Love Island ‘brought people together’

May 30, 2018

The show's presenter on why Love Island became such a huge hit for ITV2. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ssiAFs

The sign language lawyer who became a social media star

May 30, 2018

Tang Shuai has become an inspiration to thousands in China as one of the few sign language lawyers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2J...

Puerto Rico’s Hurricane Maria Death Toll Could Exceed 4,000, New Study Estimates,Usa Today

May 30, 2018

By SHERI FINK from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2sl1SaX

Trump Asked Sessions to Retain Control of Russia Inquiry After His Recusal,Usa Today

May 30, 2018

By MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT and JULIE HIRSCHFELD DAVIS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2J24JNb

Serena Williams ‘On the Right Track’ at the French Open,Usa Today

May 30, 2018

By CHRISTOPHER CLAREY from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2kwUuWk

The Equestrian Coach Who Minted Olympians, and Left a Trail of Child Molestation,Usa Today

May 30, 2018

By SARAH MASLIN NIR from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2GY4cK8

Origins of an Epidemic: Purdue Pharma Knew Its Opioids Were Widely Abused,Usa Today

May 30, 2018

By BARRY MEIER from NYT Health https://ift.tt/2KZ5oza

6 Things You’re Recycling Wrong,Usa Today

May 30, 2018

By LIVIA ALBECK-RIPKA from NYT Climate https://ift.tt/2IPnqY6

Your Recycling Gets Recycled, Right? Maybe, or Maybe Not,Usa Today

May 30, 2018

By LIVIA ALBECK-RIPKA from NYT Climate https://ift.tt/2smookD

Trump, Stung by Being Attacked as Soft on China, Pushes Ahead on Tariffs,Usa Today

May 30, 2018

By MARK LANDLER and ANA SWANSON from NYT Business Day https://ift.tt/2xkM3H2

Roseanne Barr Incites Fury With Racist Tweet, and Her Show Is Canceled by ABC,Usa Today

May 30, 2018

By JOHN KOBLIN from NYT Business Day https://ift.tt/2J1xRDS

Twitter Users Respond to Roseanne Barr’s Firing,Usa Today

May 30, 2018

By ANDREW R. CHOW from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/2Jghw1D

Catholic School Rejected Its Gay Valedictorian’s Speech. So He Gave It With a Bullhorn.,Usa Today

May 30, 2018

By CHRISTINA CARON from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2JcknIY

Did the Trump Administration Separate Immigrant Children From Parents and Lose Them?,Usa Today

May 30, 2018

By AMY HARMON from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2sfoASr

The Strange Failure of the Educated Elite,Usa Today

May 30, 2018

By DAVID BROOKS from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2skVSij

Fortnite sued for 'copying' rival game PUBG

May 30, 2018

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

Star Citizen video game launches $27,000 players' pack

May 30, 2018

Star Citizen's "Legatus" package is only available to players who have already spent over $1000 (£750). from BBC News - Tech...

GDPR 'risks making it harder to catch hackers'

May 30, 2018

Tool used by journalists and the police has reduced the information it shares. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IV13wq

Airprox board says police drone and jet had 'near-miss'

May 30, 2018

The drone operator "honestly believed" the 520mph plane would hit the remote-controlled device. from BBC News - Technology https...

Facebook to be banned in Papua New Guinea for a month

May 30, 2018

Papua New Guinea aims to crack down on fake profiles and may make its own rival social network. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/...

Facebook Live lands Tommy Robinson in jail

May 30, 2018

A ban had prevented media from reporting on the 35-year-old's sentencing at Leeds Crown Court. from BBC News - Technology https://ift....

Twitter 'bans women against trans ideology', say feminists

May 30, 2018

A women's group says there is "a concerted attack on women's free speech" over transgender issues. from BBC News - Techn...

YouTube deletes half of 'violent' music videos

May 30, 2018

YouTube says it has deleted more than half of the 'violent' music videos which the country's most senior police officer asked it...

Dixons Carphone to close 92 stores as profits slide

May 30, 2018

Shares in the retailer sink almost 21% as it announces closures and says profits will fall sharply this year. from BBC News - Technology h...

Two French teenagers charged over Despacito YouTube hack

May 30, 2018

Two 18-year-olds are charged over a hack that targeted the Latin hit and other pop songs on YouTube. from BBC News - Technology https://if...

Ukraine blames Russia for shooting of journalist Arkady Babchenko

May 30, 2018

Russian journalist Arkady Babchenko, a critic of the Kremlin, was shot outside his flat in Kiev. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2svk...

Key Italy talks amid fears of snap poll

May 30, 2018

Italy's president and prime minister-designate may find their only realistic option is new elections. from BBC News - World https://if...

ABC drops Roseanne show after racist tweet

May 30, 2018

The comedian tried to explain away the tweet as a "joke", but ABC called it "repugnant". from BBC News - World https:/...

Magician David Copperfield found not liable for Briton's injuries

May 30, 2018

The US magician was negligent but not responsible for a man's injuries during a trick, a jury says. from BBC News - World https://ift....

Hotter years 'mean lower exam results'

May 30, 2018

There is a significant link between higher temperatures and lower school achievement, says a US study. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...

Germany and Turkey mark Solingen deadly racist attack

May 30, 2018

Politicians from both countries remember five women and girls killed in a neo-Nazi firebombing in 1993. from BBC News - World https://ift....

Nicaragua unrest: Government colluding with mobs, says Amnesty

May 30, 2018

Amnesty International accuses Nicaragua's government of using armed groups to suppress protesters. from BBC News - World https://ift.t...

Liege shooting: Two police officers and civilian dead in Belgium

May 30, 2018

Two female police officers are among the dead in an attack being treated as a terror incident. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2skFy1...

Papua New Guinea bans Facebook for a month

May 30, 2018

Papua New Guinea aims to crack down on fake profiles and may make its own rival social network. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LHie...

Missouri Governor Eric Greitens resigns amid sex scandal

May 30, 2018

The former Navy Seal has been under criminal investigation this year and faces impeachment. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2L5CkGB

Hurricane Maria 'killed 4,600 in Puerto Rico'

May 30, 2018

A Harvard estimate puts the number of deaths at more than 70 times the official toll of 64. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2H2skey

EU tightens law on foreign temporary workers

May 30, 2018

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

North Koreans dare to criticise 'vampire leader'

May 30, 2018

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

Meet the Russians turning the turntables on male DJs

May 30, 2018

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

Russia and the Central African Republic: A curious relationship

May 30, 2018

Russia is providing military support to the Central African Republic (CAR) – but what is Moscow getting in return? from BBC News - World h...

Seeking a silent retreat from urban life

May 30, 2018

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

Maryland floods: The city where roads turned to rivers

May 30, 2018

The waters have receded after flash flooding in Maryland, revealing the trail of damage left behind. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/...

Waterspout emerges from Florida storm

May 30, 2018

Strong winds from Storm Alberto have caused a small waterspout in a swimming pool in Panama City Beach, Florida. from BBC News - World htt...

'Don't toast marshmallows on Hawaii volcano' says US government

May 30, 2018

The USGS has responded to a query on whether it is safe to roast marshmallows over a volcanic vent. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...

Starbucks shuts 8,000 US stores for race training

May 30, 2018

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

Hungry bears raid Baltic beehives

May 30, 2018

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

Turkmens warned over presidential toilet paper

May 30, 2018

Police inspect lavatories for people using newspapers with leader's photo to wipe themselves. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KO...

North Koreans dare to criticise 'vampire leader'

May 30, 2018

Two ordinary citizens in North Korea speak to the BBC, despite the threat of death or imprisonment. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...

The sign language lawyer who became a social media star

May 30, 2018

Tang Shuai has become an inspiration to thousands in China as one of the few sign language lawyers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2...

South Africans' anger over land set to explode

May 30, 2018

Frustration over the slow pace of land reform mounts amid a bitterness about the enduring economic power of the white minority. from BBC N...

Mamoudou Gassama: Balcony rescue highlights French immigration row

May 30, 2018

Mamoudou Gassama's act fitted President Macron's vision of a France of heroes, writes Hugh Schofield. from BBC News - World https:...

Mexico election: Concerns about election bots, trolls and fakes

May 30, 2018

Political parties in Mexico are allegedly using automated accounts to win votes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2L3ys8O

Paris plans to cut pollution

May 30, 2018

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