Christian Kroll is the boss of Ecosia, which donates 80% of its profits to tree-planting projects.
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Monday, August 31, 2020
Sheffield United: Who wrote club anthem Greasy Chip Butty?
John Denver's 1974 hit Annie's Song has been the tune of Sheffield United's anthem for decades. Why?
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No Corrections: Aug. 31, 2020
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Quotation of the Day: As China Flexes, Taiwan Revamps Its Military
By Unknown Author from NYT Today’s Paper https://nyti.ms/3jnky...
How to Help Someone Who Lost Their Job
By BY DORIE CHEVLEN from NYT Smarter Living https://nyti.ms/2EJ9m...
Think You’re Making Good Climate Choices? Take This Mini-Quiz
By BY VERONICA PENNEY from NYT Climate https://nyti.ms/2GdE7...
I’m Still Reading Andrew Sullivan. But I Can’t Defend Him.
By BY BEN SMITH from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/3lvnX...
Norway bunker partygoers poisoned with carbon monoxide
More than 20 people were hospitalised after attending the party in the Norwegian capital Oslo.
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Portland Shooting Amplifies Tensions in Presidential Race
By BY MIKE BAKER, THOMAS KAPLAN AND SHANE GOLDMACHER from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/34TZ6...
Trump, Vicar of Fear and Violence
By BY CHARLES M. BLOW from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/3hIoQ...
Jon Rahm Sinks a Big Putt to Win Playoff at the BMW Championship
By BY ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/31JJY...
Eat Out to Help Out discount comes to an end
The government's dining discount scheme ends on Monday, but there are calls for it to be extended.
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Price of plastic carrier bags to double to 10p next year
The fee for single-use bags will rise to 10p and be extended to all shops from April 2021.
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Government paid influencers to promote Test and Trace
Taxpayer money was used to pay influencers to promote Test and Trace.
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Mauritius oil spill: 'We want to protect our island'
Young locals are helping to prevent environmental damage after an oil leak from a ship that ran aground.
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Norway bunker partygoers poisoned with carbon monoxide
More than 20 people were hospitalised after attending the party in the Norwegian capital Oslo.
from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2G2Vo...
Stories of 2020: Five Lives Caught in a Year of Upheaval and Pain
By BY PETER BAKER, JOHN BRANCH, JOHN ELIGON, REID J. EPSTEIN, DAN LEVIN AND MARC STEIN from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3hDpI...
The Papers: Tax rises 'backlash', and schools' budget 'crisis'
Several papers lead with criticism over Rishi Sunak's reported plans to raise taxes in the next Budget.
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Mauritius oil spill: 'We want to protect our island'
Young locals are helping to prevent environmental damage after an oil leak from a ship that ran aground.
from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3gIlF...
Europe's migrant crisis: The year that changed a continent
More than a million people arrived in Europe in 2015. Five years on, we reflect on what's changed.
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The search engine boss who wants to help us all plant trees
Christian Kroll is the boss of Ecosia, which donates 80% of its profits to tree-planting projects.
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Letter from Africa: Why Kenyans are no longer cheering their constitution
It is a time of reflection 10 years after the country was promised a rebirth, writes Waihiga Mwaura.
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Belarus protest: Dozens arrested at mass rally
The country's been gripped by mass protests since the August election, widely thought to have been rigged.
from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/34Oq3...
Sunday, August 30, 2020
Amid Tennis’s Swirling Storms, a Stubborn Djokovic Claims a Title
By BY CHRISTOPHER CLAREY from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/3hLBk...
Mauritius oil spill: Thousands march in Port Louis
Massive amounts of oil spilled into a wildlife sanctuary, and 39 dead dolphins have been discovered.
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How to Build a Catapult From Newspaper
By BY GODWYN MORRIS AND PAULA FRISCH from NYT At Home https://nyti.ms/3b79p...
Phoenix Settles With Black Family After Police Drew Guns Over Reported Doll Theft
By BY CHRISTINA MORALES from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2YLmB...
Coronavirus: Life chances at risk if pupils don't return to school, Williamson says
The education secretary has written an open letter to parents insisting that schools are safe.
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‘It Was Challenging’: Bucks Return, Balancing Basketball and Activism
By BY MARC STEIN from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2Gbuy...
Coronavirus Around the World
By Unknown Author from NYT Home Page https://bit.ly/3jsrL...
‘Enough Is Enough’: New Racial Justice Leaders Rise in Kenosha
By BY JOHN ELIGON from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3lsVK...
Covid warning as a million students set for uni return
Sending more than a million students back to university could spark second Covid wave, say lecturers.
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Coronavirus: How lockdown 'robbed' us of grieving for mum
Jenny Wilson’s mum died just as the UK was going into lockdown.
from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/32BXF...
Flooding in Hereford: Residents still in temporary homes
People whose houses flooded twice in four months are still in temporary homes.
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Begum Rokeya: The forgotten 19th Century feminist
Begum Rokeya was a writer, educationalist and reformer who tirelessly fought for women's rights.
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One in four BHS stores remain vacant four years after collapse
Department store chain closed its last stores in 2016 but finding new uses is a lengthy process.
from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/3gBTz...
The diary of my daughter's murder: 'We were in hell on earth'
Bea Jones started writing a diary as she tried to come to terms with the brutal murder of her daughter Moira.
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Coronavirus doctor's diary: The fake news about schools that's misleading parents
A video claiming that children could be placed in quarantine at school could disrupt the start of term.
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'They wanted to drown me at birth - now I'm a poet'
Kuli Kohli has always used writing as a means of escape from the prejudice she has experienced as an Asian woman with cerebral palsy.
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Algeria's lessons from The Plague in the age of coronavirus
Finding parallels between the famous novel and how Algeria is coping with coronavirus amid political upheaval.
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Searching for the lost dogs of the Beirut blast
Many pets ran away after a massive explosion in Beirut, leaving Leila Molana-Allen pining for a missing puppy.
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'They wanted to drown me at birth - now I'm a poet'
Kuli Kohli has always used writing as a means of escape from the prejudice she has experienced as an Asian woman with cerebral palsy.
from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3bcJn...
Begum Rokeya: The forgotten 19th Century feminist
Begum Rokeya was a writer, educationalist and reformer who tirelessly fought for women's rights.
from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3jvby...
Algeria's lessons from The Plague in the age of coronavirus
Finding parallels between the famous novel and how Algeria is coping with coronavirus amid political upheaval.
from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3gGO3...
Migrant rescue: Dozens evacuated from overloaded Banksy ship
The Louise Michel had sought help saying it had rescued so many people it was unable to move safely.
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ICYMI: Aquarium art and crop portraits
Plus a newborn puma and pioneering women statues in our round-up of stories you may have missed this week.
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Saturday, August 29, 2020
‘My son was stillborn and now I help other parents’
Tommy Ferguson’s son Joshua was stillborn in 2009. He says helping others has been a "game changer" for him.
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Amazon fires: Are they worse this year than before?
Blazes are continuing to rage in the Amazon rainforest, despite the Brazilian president's fire ban.
from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3jq5C...
Cloud gaming: Are game streaming services bad for the planet?
Remote streaming services may be the future but could cause a sharp rise in emissions, a study shows.
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Week in pictures: 22-28 August 2020
A selection of remarkable images taken around the world this week.
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Bihar: Destroyed lives and submerged homes in flood-hit India
Homes and livelihoods have been swept away by monsoon rains in India's Bihar state.
from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3jptk...
Dead Dolphins Wash Ashore After Oil Spill Off Mauritius
By BY MICHAEL LEVENSON from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/34I2t...
Returning to the campaign trail, Trump unloads baseless attacks on Biden.
By BY PETER BAKER from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3lpOP...
Jacob Blake Was Shackled in Hospital Bed After Police Shooting
By BY JOHN ELIGON, SARAH MERVOSH AND RICHARD A. OPPEL JR. from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3gABP...
Lute Olson, Who Put Arizona on College Basketball Map, Dies at 85
By BY RICHARD GOLDSTEIN from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2QyUg...
El legado de Shinzo Abe, el primer ministro de Japón que anunció su dimisión
By BY MOTOKO RICH AND RUSSELL GOLDMAN from NYT en Español https://nyti.ms/2QD5B...
Texas Is Running Out of Near Misses
By BY JIM BLACKBURN from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/2Qwun...
Bill for Trump’s Tax Holiday Will Be Due Next Year, Treasury Dept. Says
By BY ALAN RAPPEPORT from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2EHNv...
New Yorkers were tricked into appearing in an R.N.C. video. They’re furious.
By BY MATTHEW HAAG from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2EGTI...
Medal for hero dog Kuno who saved soldiers' lives in Afghanistan
Kuno ran through a hail of bullets to tackle a gunman - and now has prosthetic paws after being shot.
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Coronavirus unemployment: 'I felt worthless'
Julie changed jobs a week before lockdown - then found herself out of work and ineligible for help.
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A clever way to provide life-saving oxygen
An invention is saving children’s lives, providing oxygen in hospitals without reliable electricity.
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Why parcel delivery courier company DPD is in court
Most DPD drivers are on self-employed franchise contracts without sick pay and holiday pay.
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Week in pictures: 22-28 August 2020
A selection of remarkable images taken around the world this week.
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Jejoen Bontinck: I escaped a life of Islamic terror - now I rap about it
Jejoen Bontinck, an ex-member of Islamist group Sharia4Belgium, wants to use music to move on from his past.
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Coronavirus: Bus journeys will be first challenge of new school year
As pupils return, there are concerns buses could be a weak link in the back-to-school safety plan.
from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/3hKyF...
Amazon fires: Are they worse this year than before?
Blazes are continuing to rage in the Amazon rainforest, despite the Brazilian president's fire ban.
from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/3jq5C...
Five things to focus on in your CV
When it comes to CV-writing, maximise your chances of a job by focusing on these five things.
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Jejoen Bontinck: I escaped a life of Islamic terror - now I rap about it
Jejoen Bontinck, an ex-member of Islamist group Sharia4Belgium, wants to use music to move on from his past.
from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/32zJ3...
Friday, August 28, 2020
Franklin Graham, key to Trump’s support among evangelical voters, makes the case for his re-election.
By BY MICHAEL D. SHEAR from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2D9zl...
Suspect in Kenosha Killings Ardently Promoted Blue Lives Matter
By BY NEIL MACFARQUHAR from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/34E1G...
Watch Live: R.N.C. Night 4 Analysis
By Unknown Author from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2EDyO...
Kyle Rittenhouse charged over Wisconsin protest deaths
Kyle Rittenhouse is charged with killing two people and injuring another amid protests in Kenosha.
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Trump Heads Into General Election Leading a Party He Has Transformed
By BY ALEXANDER BURNS AND MAGGIE HABERMAN from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3jl5K...
COVID-19
By Unknown Author from NYT Briefing https://bit.ly/3gD0f...
Instead of Evolving as President, Trump Has Bent the Job to His Will
By BY PETER BAKER from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3jlid...
La influencia de Ivanka Trump
By BY ELAINA PLOTT from NYT en Español https://nyti.ms/2YHIA...
‘It Gives Me Chills’: An N.B.A. Player Talks Profiling and Protests
By BY SCOTT CACCIOLA from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/3hBmR...
‘Bill & Ted Face the Music’ Review: Be Adequate to Each Other
By BY A.O. SCOTT from NYT Movies https://nyti.ms/2QvsS...
C.D.C.’s ‘Clarification’ on Coronavirus Testing Offers More Confusion
By BY SHERYL GAY STOLBERG from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2D92h...
N.B.A. ‘Boycott’ or Strike: What’s the Difference?
By BY DERRICK BRYSON TAYLOR from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3b3lF...
Republican National Convention
By Unknown Author from NYT U.S. https://bit.ly/3loK9...
Despite the virus, Trump will speak in front of a large crowd, seated closely together on the South Lawn.
By BY MICHAEL D. SHEAR from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2EBpS...
The Papers: 'Secret' care deaths and UK ushered back to office
Claims that virus death tolls in care homes are not being disclosed feature on Friday's front pages.
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Delhi 2020 religious riots: Amnesty International accuses police of rights abuses
Amnesty International finds police beat protesters and rioted with Hindu mobs against Muslims.
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Black Lives Matter pushes Japan to confront racism
To many Japanese, discrimination against black people has been a foreign problem, but things are changing.
from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3gCY9...
Seaweed: The food and fuel of the future?
The farming of seaweed is accelerating as firms exploit its fast growth and green credentials.
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Colombia ex-leader Uribe's detention splits generations
Loyal supporters defend Álvaro Uribe to the hilt but younger Colombians want a fresh start.
from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/32wpM...
Sushant Singh Rajput: Rhea Chakraborty on 'media trial' after Bollywood star's death
Rhea Chakraborty is facing a hate campaign after the death of Bollywood star Sushant Singh Rajput.
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March on Washington: Protesters reflect on the significance of the march this year
Four protesters prepare to take part in this year's march at the height of the Black Lives Matter movement.
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MLK, Malcolm X and Kwame Nkrumah’s daughters discuss racial justice
The daughters of Martin Luther King, Malcolm X and Kwame Nkrumah discuss Black Lives Matter.
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US coast guard crew have near-miss with shark in Pacific Ocean
An officer on board the ship shot at the 8ft-long shark to deter it from attacking the crew members.
from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2D66J...
Thursday, August 27, 2020
Don’t Be Dense, Beware Mike Pence
By BY GAIL COLLINS from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/2QrZg...
Republican Convention, Night 3: Live Analysis and Video
By BY THE NEW YORK TIMES from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2Exu6...
Domestic air travel in China has almost fully recovered from the pandemic.
By BY NIRAJ CHOKSHI from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/3hxgK...
Three Trump Supporters Have a New Target: Germany
By BY THE EDITORIAL BOARD from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/2D2Hl...
President Trump wants his rival to take a drug test. Again.
By BY MICHAEL COOPER from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3b1q8...
How Trump’s Convention Has Become a Crucial Play for the Suburbs
By BY JEREMY W. PETERS, ANNIE KARNI AND NICK CORASANITI from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/34A1R...
The Harsh Reality Behind Trump’s Reality Show
By BY GIOVANNI RUSSONELLO from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2EGPW...
F.D.A. gives emergency approval to rapid test from Abbott Laboratories.
By BY SHEILA KAPLAN from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/3hxch...
Trump Takes Night Off From Anti-Immigrant Talk to Swear In U.S. Citizens
By BY ZOLAN KANNO-YOUNGS AND MICHAEL D. SHEAR from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3b3G0...
The Trump campaign has gone dark on TV for the second time in a month.
By BY NICK CORASANITI from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2ElzM...
Three Charged With Leaking Movies as Part of Global Piracy Ring
By BY JACEY FORTIN from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/34CyR...
Top U.S. Officials Told C.D.C. to Soften Coronavirus Testing Guidelines
By BY SHERYL GAY STOLBERG from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2Qt7n...
Brother of Impeachment Witness Says His Firing Was a Whistle-Blower Reprisal
By BY NICHOLAS FANDOS from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/34AcU...
Coronavirus: Pent-up demand 'leading to quicker home sales'
Property deals are racing though compared to last year, as the market recovers after lockdown halted sales.
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The Papers: 'Paid to quarantine' and ghost town UK 'needs saving'
The plan to pay people in certain areas who are on low incomes to self-isolate features on Thursday's front pages.
from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2EzUV...
Caged Congolese man: Why a zoo took 114 years to apologise
Ota Benga was kidnapped from what is now DR Congo in 1904 and taken to the US to be exhibited.
from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/34CWG...
India NEET, JEE exams: 'Conducting these exams will be a giant mistake'
Indian students are demanding that competitive college exams be postponed due to the pandemic.
from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3b7qN...
Why Navalny’s team sees Kremlin's hands in attack
Activists do not doubt the Russian opposition figure was targeted for his political work.
from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Qt0z...
Blueberry farmers warn of 'disaster' crop
Wild blueberry farmers in the US state of Maine are now facing numerous challenges.
from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3jj1X...
Eusebio Leal: The man who saved Old Havana from decay
Historian Eusebio Leal died last month but his legacy is far-reaching in the city he loved.
from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3hyKR...
Adult industry workers surviving the pandemic
Sex industry workers from Taiwan, Argentina and India share their struggles because of Covid restrictions.
from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2QtE1...
Rowley Shoals: The bleached Australian reef and a Covid challenge
When coral bleaching was suspected in a pristine reef, scientists turned to some unlikely surveyors.
from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3jlht...
Rising Phoenix: Paralympics documentary 'will make you angry and upset'
New documentary Rising Phoenix focuses on the history and impact of the Paralympic Games.
from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3lnWQ...
Wednesday, August 26, 2020
McDonald’s Investigating Whether Former C.E.O. Covered Up Others’ Misconduct
By BY RACHEL ABRAMS from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/2Euzt...
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