Monday 30 April 2018

LG Says G7 ThinQ Speaker Will Be 10x Louder Than Other Phones


LG calls this design a "Boombox Speaker," employing terminology that many of today's smartphone buyers may never have used.

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New Report Suggests Mercury’s Crust Is Thinner, Denser Than Thought

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New data suggests Mercury's crust may be thinner than originally thought -- and that the core may constitute an even larger percentage of the planetary surface.

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Wildlife Photographer of the Year’s ‘Stuffed Animal’ Image Disqualified

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Think you can cheat to win a prestigious photo competition? You might want to use your own stuffed anteater or tame wolf instead of borrowing ones that are well-known.

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New MRAM Breakthrough Could Revolutionize CPU Designs

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A new breakthrough in MRAM could finally see the technology emerge as a competitor to SRAM.

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County Championship: Surrey bat out final day to draw with Lancashire

England opener Mark Stoneman again fails to fully press his case for Test selection in Surrey's draw with Lancashire.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/43944438

T-Mobile and Sprint Are Finally Merging


After years of flirting, T-Mobile and Sprint have announced that they're finally ready to tie the knot.

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Jack the Ripper postcard sold for £22,000 at auction

The card is dated 29 October 1888, which was 11 days before Mary Kelly was murdered.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43955441

Gaia Spacecraft Creates Map of More Than 1 Billion Stars in Our Galaxy

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The ESA's Gaia spacecraft has already been studying the Milky Way galaxy for several years, and the second major dataset from Gaia has pinpointed the position and brightness of 1.7 billion stars in our galaxy.

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Dawid Malan: Early season pink balls, proposes Middlesex and England batsman

Middlesex skipper Dawid Malan suggests using pink balls in early season, following a weather-hit game at Lord's.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/43950428

Stephen Hawking’s 5 Greatest Achievements

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In honor of this scientific giant, we've put together a list of his five greatest achievements. It should go without saying that he accomplished so much more throughout his life, but we feel that these best summarize his impact on our world.

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Barnet v Chesterfield: Martin Allen boss hoping for final game Hive of inspiration

Barnet manager Martin Allen hope the home crowd will give his relegation-haunted side an edge for Saturday's final game.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43950424

Sophie Lionnet murder accused admits violence on nanny

Sabrina Kouider and her partner are accused of murdering the au pair and burning the body on a bonfire.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43952116

Woman with Asperger's removed from BFI cinema 'for laughing'

Tamsin Parker, who has Asperger's syndrome, was "forcibly removed" from the British Film Institute.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43950171

As AMD and Intel Struggle, a Competitive CPU Market Re-emerges

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Everything old is new again -- and in this case, what's new are process node problems and transition challenges.

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Microsoft’s Next Windows 10 Update Arrives Monday

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After a several-week delay, the Windows 10 April 2018 update is ready to roll.

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Royal wedding: TV licence waived for community parties

Street parties can screen the wedding live without having to buy a licence, the BBC says.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-43941624

County Championship: Middlesex and Glamorgan washed out

Middlesex and Glamorgan see the final day at Lord's washed out, with just 58 overs bowled in the match.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/43944112

UK weather: Rain and wind warnings for parts of UK

Some train services are cancelled and parts of Britain could see a month's rainfall in one day.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-43943001

Sophia Peters: Father gets life for strangling daughter with dressing gown cord

Robert Peters was ordered to spend at least 24 years in prison for murdering seven-year-old Sophia.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43946667

Two men die in 'unexplained' Enfield caravan fire

A third man was taken to hospital, and the cause of the fire is being investigated.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43947472

Local elections: What impact will EU nationals have in London?

Could London's 1.1 million EU nationals make a difference in next week's local elections?

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43922510

Sunday 29 April 2018

George Kruis: England lock to miss summer tour to have ankle surgery

England lock George Kruis will miss their summer tour of South Africa, says Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/43944499

County Championship: Tom Bailey keeps Lancashire on top against Surrey

Tom Bailey leads Lancashire with the bat and ball as the hosts maintain their hopes of beating Surrey.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/43938097

County Championship: Murtagh rips through Glamorgan

Tim Murtagh reduces Glamorgan to 38-4 after they dismiss Middlesex for 194 on another weather-hit day at Lord's.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/43938014

Peace march held over Forest Gate teen death

Sami Sidhom was attacked while walking from a West Ham game on 16 April.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43941121

MasterChef marathon death: Runners pledge to finish route

Matt Campbell collapsed at the 22.5 mile mark of Sunday's race.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cumbria-43940691

Ruben Loftus-Cheek: Palace midfielder tipped for World Cup place

Crystal Palace's on-loan midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek has been tipped to earn a place in England's squad for Russia.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43941886

Wembley: People need to 'get past the emotion' over sale says Shahid Khan

American billionaire Shahid Khan says people must "get past the emotion" to realise his bid to buy Wembley is a good deal.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43940913

Birmingham City Ladies v Arsenal Women

Live coverage of Sunday's Women's Super League 1 game between Birmingham City Ladies and Arsenal Women.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43854083

Anthony Joshua v Deontay Wilder: Eddie Hearn says American's team are 'bluffing'

Anthony Joshua's promoter Eddie Hearn tells Deontay Wilder's camp "deals are made in the boardroom, not on Instagram".

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/43940818

Elizabeth Hurley's nephew Miles 'millimetres from death' in stabbing

Miles Hurley, 21, lost six pints of blood when he and a friend were attacked on 8 March.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43933819

Tottenham Hotspur v Watford

Preview followed by live coverage of Monday's Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Watford.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43860887

Wolfsburg Ladies v Chelsea Ladies (Sun; 3-1 agg)

Preview followed by live coverage of Sunday's Women's Champions League game between VfL Wolfsburg Ladies and Chelsea Ladies.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43898916

Saturday 28 April 2018

Fuller: Intricate map artist circles Beijing

Fuller - also known as Gareth Wood - has previously drawn intricate maps of Bristol and London.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-43893971

County Championship: Lancashire recover from early losses against Surrey

Lancashire recover from the loss of three early wickets to close on 352-8 on day two against Surrey at Old Trafford.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/43878739

County Championship: Blank day for Middlesex and Glamorgan

No play is possible on day two between Middlesex and Glamorgan because of a damp out-field, despite little rain falling during the day.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/43929284

Gateshead v Leyton Orient

Live coverage of Saturday's National League game between Gateshead and Leyton Orient.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43847043

Macclesfield Town v Dagenham & Redbridge

Live coverage of Saturday's National League game between Macclesfield Town and Dagenham & Redbridge.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43847044

Maidenhead United v Bromley

Live coverage of Saturday's National League game between Maidenhead United and Bromley.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43847036

Sutton United v Aldershot Town

Live coverage of Saturday's National League game between Sutton United and Aldershot Town.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43847035

Morecambe v Barnet

Live coverage of Saturday's League Two game between Morecambe and Barnet.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43846879

How one London school is fighting the city's toxic air

Sir John Cass Primary School planted more trees, reduced traffic and widened pavements.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43930705

Missing London rapper Kenny Mukendi 'threw himself into Brazil sea'

Kenny Mukendi disappeared in Rio de Janeiro after telling his girlfriend he was coming home.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43933814

Charlton Athletic v Blackburn Rovers

Live coverage of Saturday's League One game between Charlton Athletic and Blackburn Rovers.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43846790

Wigan Athletic v AFC Wimbledon

Live coverage of Saturday's League One game between Wigan Athletic and AFC Wimbledon.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43846860

West Ham United v Manchester City

Preview followed by live coverage of Sunday's Premier League game between West Ham United and Manchester City.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43854105

Health warnings after toxic caterpillar outbreak in London

Hairs on the caterpillars can cause fevers and eye and throat irritations, officials say.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43930702

Challenging parole could get easier for members of the public

The government proposes changes to the parole process, in the wake of the John Worboys case.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-43930342

Friday 27 April 2018

'Go Mo, Go!'

A British Muslim woman on what it means to have a role model for her children in Liverpool FC's "Egyptian King".

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-43921603

Arsene Wenger: Frenchman wants to avoid 'final confrontations'

Arsene Wenger says he wants his Arsenal exit to 'go peacefully' as he gets set to leave the club after almost 22 years.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43929690

Police Use Genealogy Web Service to Catch Golden State Killer Suspect

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Joseph James DeAngelo, aged 72, has been living in the same areas terrorized by the Golden State Killer in the 1970s and 80s, and he might have continued to live a quiet and seemingly normal life if not for an online genealogy database.

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ET Deals: Pre-Order Black Panther on 4K Blu-ray

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Want your own copy of Black Panther as soon as possible? Walmart now has the pre-order option available for this wildly popular movie on 4K Blu-ray, Blu-ray, and Digital. It ships on May 15th, so you're just a few weeks away from being able to enjoy it in the comfort of your own home.

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Futuremark Adopts Parent Company’s Name, Becomes ‘UL Benchmarks’


The benchmarks aren't going away, but "Futuremark" is.

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Nedum Onuoha: QPR captain to leave club this summer

QPR captain Nedum Onuoha will leave the Championship club at the end of the season when his contract expires.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43928130

Intel Delays Broken 10nm Into 2019, Hires Jim Keller to Fix It

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Intel's 10nm has been delayed into 2019, due to ongoing problems with yields.

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NASA, ESA Aim to Bring a Piece of Mars Back to Earth

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The first phase of the mission will kick off with the NASA 2020 Mars rover, but the return mission is still in the early planning stages.

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Top 5 Features Apple Stole From Samsung

GS7

Samsung doesn't just steal ideas from Apple.

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MasterChef's Matt Campbell died at the London Marathon

Hundreds of people gathered at Windermere to run 3.7 miles and raise money for his chosen charity.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cumbria-43929580

Alexandra Palace: Multi-million pound renovation of forgotten theatre

The palace theatre, which has not been seen by the public for 80 years, will re-open at the end of the year.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43928161

Man who 'posted fake porn photos of colleague' found guilty

Davide Buccheri is convicted of posting the images after his colleague refused to give him her number.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43928158

County Championship: Malan fails in gloom with Glamorgan on top

England batsman Dawid Malan falls for five as Glamorgan reduce Middlesex to 64-3 between the showers at Lord's.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/43878943

Police killing cannibal Stefano Brizzi hung himself in prison

Stefano Brizzi killed himself after being jailed for strangling PC Gordon Semple.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43927667

Ramona Bachmann: Chelsea Ladies forward extends contract until 2021

Chelsea Ladies forward Ramona Bachmann extends her deal with the Women's Super League One club until 2021.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43927477

Harry Kane: Mauricio Pochettino says FA Cup tweet 'embarrassing'

Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino says the tweet sent from the FA Cup account mocking Harry Kane was "embarrassing".

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43927557

Bosch: We Can Do Ultra-Low-Emissions Diesels (Without Cheating)


High temperatures (almost 400 degrees) and optimized exhaust gas flow allow diesel exhaust to be 10 times cleaner than today. European diesels should be well under tough 2020 limits.

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Google May Want to Run Android Apps on Its Mysterious Fuchsia OS

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New updates to the Android Open Source Project (AOSP) suggest Google is working to port the Android Runtime to Fuchsia. That could mean Android apps running on Fuchsia.

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Troubling News: AMD Moves 7nm GPU Production Back to TSMC


AMD isn't building its 7nm Vega at GlobalFoundries -- and that's cause for concern.

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County Championship: Five matches abandoned without play on day one

The opening day of the latest round of the County Championship is severely affected by rain, with five matches washed out.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/43879034

The 5 Most Promising Companies in AI Development

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Whether it's stealing our jobs or helping us diagnose disease, artificial intelligence is going to have a huge impact on the future of humanity.

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Championship play-offs: The runners and riders in the battle for the top six

The race for the last two Championship play-off places remains wide open, with seven teams battling for the remaining spots.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43897696

Swansea City v Chelsea

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Premier League game between Swansea City and Chelsea.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43846992

Premiership: London Irish v Saracens

Team news as London Irish host Saracens in Sunday's Premiership fixture at the Madejski Stadium (15:00 BST).

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/43882145

Premiership: Worcester Warriors v Harlequins

Team news as Worcester Warriors host Harlequins in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Sixways Stadium (15:00 BST).

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/43770559

Blue's Duncan James denies crowbar claim at murder trial

Duncan James gave written evidence to the trial of two people accused of murdering an au pair.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43920088

Tyrrells Premier 15s Final: Harlequins Ladies v Saracens Women (Sun)

Team news as Harlequins Ladies and Saracens Women meet in Sunday's inaugural Premier 15s final (15:00 BST).

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/43920196

Crystal Palace v Leicester City

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Leicester City.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43846991

Livingstone: I'd 'do anything' for Corbyn if I was an MP

The suspended ex-London mayor says he would "do anything" for Jeremy Corbyn if he was in Parliament.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-43920224

Men charged with Enfield murder of Russell Jordan Jones

Russell Jordan Jones, 23, died in north London after being shot and stabbed.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43920086

MasterChef marathon death: Matt Campbell appeal passes £200,000

More than 11,000 people also pledge to finish the marathon's last 3.7 miles for Matt Campbell.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cumbria-43921060

Coroner ordered to change 'cab-rank' burial release policy

Senior coroner Mary Hassell had said she would not fast-track inquests based on religion.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43922000

Murder detectives loaned to help 'challenged' Met

City of London offers continued help to the Metropolitan Police cope with a spike in murder cases.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43920080

Ealing abortion clinic protest ban: Appeal being lodged

Ealing Council was the first in the country to create a protest-free safe zone.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43919240

K-pop superstars BTS announce UK tour dates

The band will play the 02 Arena in London in October as well as other shows around the world.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-43918740

Arsenal 1-1 Atletico Madrid: Arsene Wenger says worst result for Arsenal

Arsenal's 1-1 home draw with Atletico Madrid is the "worst possible result", says boss Arsene Wenger after the Europa League semi-final first leg.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43915785

Thursday 26 April 2018

Google’s Cloud TPU Matches Volta in Machine Learning at Much Lower Prices

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Google and Nvidia both offer competitive machine learning products -- but Google is beating Nvidia on costs, at least in certain tests.

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ET Deals: Amazon Fire HD 10 Tablet One-Day Sale for $100, 200GB Class 10 MicroSDXC Card for $56, and more

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For a limited time, Amazon is selling the Fire HD 10 10.1-inch tablet with special offers for just $99.99. You can also snag a discounted 16-Core AMD Ryzen Threadripper CPU, affordable Bluetooth earphones, and more more among today's best deals.

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Belgium Decides Loot Boxes Are Illegal Gambling

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Are loot boxes gambling? Belgium has decided that, yes, they are.

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Wembley: Shahid Khan deal with FA could be completed in eight weeks

Fulham owner Shahid Khan says a deal to buy Wembley from the Football Association could be completed in eight to 12 weeks.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43910691

David Haye: I'll prove I'm the best heavyweight

Former world heavyweight champion David Haye says he can prove that he is "the best in the world" ahead of his May fight against Tony Bellew.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/43913450

How Space Exploration Has Evolved Over the Years

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From Sputnik-1 to TESS, our ability to explore the universe around us has expanded enormously in the past 60 years.

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Barnsley v Brentford

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Championship game between Barnsley and Brentford.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43846717

Man Gets 15-Month Sentence for Selling Windows Restore Discs

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Lundgren, a prominent e-waste recycler, says he made the discs to help people fix their old computers rather than toss them, and he worries about the precedent the case has set.

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London Underground: Noise leaves Pimlico residents distressed

Residents in Pimlico say the noise of trains running beneath their homes is causing them distress.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43909893

Middlesbrough v Millwall

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Championship game between Middlesbrough and Millwall.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43846783

Queens Park Rangers v Birmingham City

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Championship game between Queens Park Rangers and Birmingham City.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43846720

Finsbury Park stabbing victim named as Kwasi Anim-Boadu

Kwasi Anim-Boadu died after being found injured along with another man in Finsbury Park.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43909889

Fenwick 'reorganisation' leads to job loss fears

The company wants to "modernise and reorganise the business" and is consulting with staff.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tyne-43911706

Sophie Lionnet murder accused 'claimed Trump connection'

Sabrina Kouider bragged about "friends in high places" as she interrogated her nanny, a jury hears.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43910698

F-Secure Hack Can Unlock Millions of Hotel Rooms With Handheld Device


These locks are used in more than 42,000 properties in 166 countries.

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Fulham v Sunderland

Preview followed by live coverage of Friday's Championship game between Fulham and Sunderland.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43833102

Hatton Garden raid: Trial date set for suspect

Six men have previously been convicted and jailed over the £13.7m heist in 2015.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43906536

James Harris: Welsh bowler still dreams of England cap

Middlesex seamer James Harris says he still hopes to play international cricket for England after starting his 12th season in first-class cricket.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/43872112

AMD Q1 Revenue Surges on Strong Ryzen, Radeon Sales

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AMD's financials leapt skyward once again in Q1, despite the typical seasonal downturn.

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The GPU Market Might Finally Be Cooling Off


The GPU market might finally be cooling down as cryptocurrency miners wait to see what kind of performance ASICs deliver.

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Upper Norwood library in late-night cabaret licence bid

Upper Norwood Library applies to extend its opening hours and stay open late to run events.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43906542

2019 World Cup: London Stadium not one of 11 tournament venues

London Stadium will not host any Cricket World Cup matches next summer.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/43903877

Wembley: Football Association offered £800m to sell national football stadium

The Football Association receives an offer to sell Wembley Stadium, in a deal understood to be worth £800m.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43906272

Samsung Launches New 970 Evo and 970 Pro SSDs

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Samsung has announced new 970 EVO and 970 Pro drives to replace its previous 960-branded flagships.

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Toby Roland-Jones: Middlesex and England bowler to miss rest of 2018 season

Middlesex and England fast bowler Toby Roland-Jones will miss the remainder of the 2018 season with a back injury.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/43908487

Knife crime up 22% in England and Wales

There was also an 11% rise in gun crime in 2017, according to the Office for National Statistics.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-43905407

London violence: How can we solve it at a local level?

How do prospective councillors in London's most violent borough suggest we act?

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43782885

ET deals: Dell XPS 9365 13.3-Inch Touchscreen Two-in-One Refurb Laptop for $999

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Wednesday 25 April 2018

Finsbury Park stabbing: Man arrested and bailed

Police found two men with stab wounds a short distance from each other in Finsbury Park.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43902082

The OnePlus 6 Will Be Unveiled on May 16


The big day is May 16th, and there's an event happening in London that's open to fans. It won't be easy to get into, though.

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2019 Toyota Avalon Review: Breathing Life Into the Sedan Segment


The new Avalon is bigger, quieter, smoother, and sportier. The hybrid costs just $1,000 more. And Toyota finally warms to Apple CarPlay, but not Android Auto.

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Google Rolls Out Redesigned Gmail


The new design is rolling out now, and you can give it a shot in a few clicks.

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Ellie Butler murder: More children could die, coroner warns

Ellie Butler's coroner says there is a "risk" of further deaths if communication is not improved.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43896517

Abraham Badru Hackney murder: Son shooting was 'revenge'

Abraham Badru's mother believes her son was shot because he saved a girl from being gang-raped.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43894344

The Giant Void in the Great Pyramid May Be a Vital Construction Clue, Not a New Chamber


There's an alternate explanation for the huge void inside the Great Pyramid -- and while it's a bit more prosaic than a secret chamber of riches that hasn't seen the sun in thousands of years, it's no less important.

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Scientists Confirm Uranus Smells Terrible

Alien aurorae on Uranus

Should astronauts ever make a trip to Uranus, they'll want to hold their breath. Scientists have confirmed that Uranus smells really bad. That's not a joke -- well it is, but it's also a true fact about the seventh planet in our solar system.

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Strictly Ballroom: Not many 10s for West End musical

The West End stage version of Baz Luhrmann's 1992 film struggles to dazzle critics.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-43893112

Anzac Day: Prince Harry lays wreath at dawn service

The prince is joined by his fiancee Meghan Markle at the service at Hyde Park Corner in London.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-43891649

The Exoplanets Most Likely to Harbor Life

Artist's impression of the planet orbiting Proxima Centauri

There are an estimated 100 billion planets in the Milky Way, at least, but which of them are most likely to support life? We've rounded up the top candidates.

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Update On My Stolen Book (and Job) on Amazon

Atari Book 8-Bit

A week and a half ago, I found out that my first book had been plagiarized by someone and was being sold on Amazon. Here's what's happened since.

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AMD Again Offers UEFI Update Boot Kits for Ryzen 2nd Gen CPUs

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AMD is again offering boot kits to anyone who needs to update a motherboard to support a second-generation Ryzen CPU.

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Arsene Wenger: Timing of Arsenal departure 'not really my decision'

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says that the timing of his departure from the club after nearly 22 years "was not really my decision".

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43896201

This New MIT Device Controls Your Dreams

Dormio

Hypnagogia has a reputation for promoting creativity and freedom of thought, so researchers from MIT have been investigating techniques to prolong this state.

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Cyrus Christie: Kick It Out says social media firms must help stop racist abuse

Campaign group Kick It Out says social media companies must do more to stop racist abuse after Fulham's Cyrus Christie revealed threats against him.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43892849

Rail strikes: RMT union members plan new walkouts

The proposed action would hit Arriva Rail North, Greater Anglia and South Western Railway trains.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-43895158

Protest marks two years of Southern and RMT rail dispute

RMT members are protesting outside Parliament over the role of guards on Southern trains.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-43890440

Anzac Day: Royals lay wreaths to remember war dead

Prince Charles, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle attend services for Australia and New Zealand's war dead.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-43891651

After Grenfell: Building fire safety tests 'flawed'

The standard UK fire safety test of building materials fails to properly assess risk, new research suggests.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-43890880

Father admits daughter's strangle murder in Wimbledon home

Robert Peters had admitted manslaughter but changed his plea on the third day of his trial.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43894341

Raye's racism accusation denied by London restaurant

The Ivy Chelsea Garden has denied Raye's claims that her friend was refused entry because he's black.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-43866751

London elections: Can Labour take control of Barnet Council?

Ahead of polling day on 3 May, we spoke to voters in Barnet to see what issues they are facing.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43882295

Tuesday 24 April 2018

The Shape of a Galaxy May Be Affected by Its Age

deep field

Astronomers have long known that the shape of a galaxy can tell us about its past, but for the first time scientists have confirmed another important aspect of galactic shape. It can also tell us how old a galaxy is.

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Corbyn anti-Semitism meeting 'disappointing', Jewish leaders say

Jewish leaders say the Labour leader did not agree to any of its suggested "concrete actions".

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-43887223

Microsoft May Plan a Return to Phones With New Windows 10 Lean

Windows10Phone

Microsoft is building a new specialty variant of Windows 10 -- and it might include mobile support.

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ET Deals: 55-Inch 4K TV for $250, 30 Percent off 23andme Genetic Tests, and more

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Looking for an affordable 4K TV? Right now, Walmart is selling a 55-inch Sceptre set for just $250 – 37 percent off the list price. You can also pick up a low-cost DNA kit from 23andme, an all-in-one laser printer, refurb tablets, and more with today's deals.

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Arsenal v Atletico Madrid

Preview followed by live coverage of Thursday's Europa League game between Arsenal and Atletico Madrid.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43872844

Amazon Wants to Deliver Packages to the Trunk of Your Car

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The new Key In-Car deliveries allow an Amazon delivery person to drop off an order in the trunk of your car, but only certain cars in certain places.

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Police 'attack' beautician Paris Bregazzi jailed

Transgender woman Paris Bregazzi has a "problem with people in uniform", the Old Bailey heard.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43882294

Reality Check

Suffragist Millicent Fawcett has become the first woman to be memorialised in statue form in Parliament Square.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-43884726

London elections: Could Conservative-run Wandsworth become a Labour council?

Wandsworth Council has been run by a Conservative administration since 1978.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43882291

Jeremy Corbyn in crunch meeting with Jewish leaders

The Labour leader has been accused of being too slow to act on anti-Semitism cases.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-43868922

Tim Cahill: Millwall forward accepts three-match ban for violent conduct

Millwall forward Tim Cahill accepts a three-match ban for violent conduct after appearing to elbow Fulham's Ryan Fredericks.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43880005

London Marathon: First paralysed man to walk London route

The moment Simon Kindleysides steps into history as the first paralysed man to walk the route.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-norfolk-43878477

Leyton Orient v Maidenhead United

Live coverage of Tuesday's National League game between Leyton Orient and Maidenhead United.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43767117

Bromley v Barrow

Live coverage of Saturday's National League game between Bromley and Barrow.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43094424

Here’s How the Inside of Your Gaming Console Really Works

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What's inside a modern Switch or Xbox One X? More similarity than you might think.

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Arsenal Women v Liverpool Ladies

Live coverage of Tuesday's Women's Super League 1 game between Arsenal Women and Liverpool Ladies.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/42212550

Eric Bristow: Funeral held for former darts world champion

A celebration is held for the five-time world darts champion who died this month at the age of 60.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-stoke-staffordshire-43878068

5 Reasons Space Exploration Is More Important Than Ever


If we stop exploring, we stop being human.

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What Computers Could Have Inside Them In the Next 5 Years


What sort of advances and improvements can computing enthusiasts expect over the next half-decade?

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FA Cup final: Chelsea v Man Utd to kick off at 17:15 BST

The 2018 FA Cup final between Chelsea and Manchester United at Wembley will kick off at 17:15 BST on 19 May.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43882341

5 Things Samsung Stole from Apple

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Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.

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Man 'emotionless after killing daughter' in Wimbledon

Robert Peters showed "no feelings" when he told police he had strangled his daughter, a court hears.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43878488

Every Nintendo Switch Can Be Hacked, and Nintendo Can’t Patch It

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The Nintendo Switch is vulnerable to hacking in a way that Nintendo will never be able to patch. Can we have saved game backups now?

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Fran Kirby: Chelsea Ladies striker wins first FWA Women's Footballer of the Year award

Chelsea Ladies and England striker Fran Kirby wins the first ever Football Writers' Association's Women's Footballer of the Year award.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43881569

The moment the Fawcett statue was unveiled

Watch the countdown to the moment the first statue of a woman in Parliament Square was unveiled.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-43880970

Amar Virdi: Surrey youngsters have head start because of club role models

Surrey's youngsters have a head start in first-team cricket because of the club's role models, says spinner Amar Virdi.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/43878925

Bishopsgate bomb: Photos issued on 25th anniversary

One person was killed and 44 were injured when an IRA bomb exploded in the City of London in 1993.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43878479

World Snooker Championship 2018: Barry Hawkins makes second round once again

Barry Hawkins says he is relieved to reach the second round in the World Championship for the eighth-straight season.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/snooker/43879810

Royal baby: Gun salutes to mark the prince's arrival

The prince, who is yet to be named, was born on Monday in London's St Mary's Hospital.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-43876299

Are e-bikes the way forward in London?

Electric bikes enable cyclists to go further than traditional bikes and make going uphill easier.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43838620

London Marathon death: MasterChef's Matt Campbell's fund tops £80,000

Matt Campbell was running the marathon in memory of his father who died 18 months ago.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cumbria-43876698

Monday 23 April 2018

Man 'strangled daughter after bankruptcy fears'

Robert Peters, 56, throttled his daughter Sophia at the family home in London, jurors heard.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43869812

AMD Announces 35W Ryzen Desktop APUs


AMD's new Ryzen 5 2400GE and Ryzen 3 2200GE have both popped up online -- they pack the same capabilities as the "G" APUs AMD already launched, but are aimed at much lower-power operation.

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ET Deals: LEGO Star Wars Ultimate Millennium Falcon

Lego Falcon

The folks at LEGO have outdone themselves. This LEGO interpretation of the Millennium Falcon is massive, highly detailed, and incredibly beautiful. However, it's been going in and out of stock, so if you're interested, be sure to place your order quickly.

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Two jailed over cross-Channel cocaine night flights

The ringleader of a drugs gang said he'd been "night fishing" as he smuggled cocaine via helicopter.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-43867090

Stephen Lawrence murder: Has Eltham changed?

Has the area where Stephen Lawrence was killed 25 years ago changed?

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43868120

Met Police officer 'raped girl, 16, on date' in Romford

PC Adam Provan forced himself on the student twice during an evening in east London, a jury heard.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43873833

Alien Civilizations on Super-Earths Might Be Stuck There Because of High Gravity


A super-Earth can have a mass as much as ten times that of Earth, and the corresponding 10x increase in gravity would make it hugely difficult to reach orbit.

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Barrie Williams: Former Sutton United manager dies in Spain

Former Sutton manager Barrie Williams, who was in charge for their FA Cup victory over Coventry in 1989, has died in Spain.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43873458

Crystal Palace ask fans to sign petition for MPs to debate return of safe standing

Crystal Palace ask fans to sign a petition calling for Parliament to debate the return of safe standing in the Premier League and Championship.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43873619

Amazon May Announce a Domestic Robot This Year

I Robot

The project is code named "Vesta" after the Roman goddess of the hearth, and it comes from the same top-flight hardware division (known as Lab126) that brought us the Echo speakers, Fire tablets, and the Fire Phone. Okay, that last one was a fluke, but Amazon has high hopes for home robotics.

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County Championship: Derbyshire beat Middlesex for first win at home since 2014

Derbyshire win their first County Championship match at home since 2014 with victory over Middlesex.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/43860068

The Netherlands Declares Some Loot Boxes Illegal, Warns Developers to Modify Them

BF2-Loot-Crate

The Netherlands has investigated lot box gambling and found four illegal under Dutch law, out of 10 investigated.

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Ingatestone A12: Driver who killed passengers sentenced

All three men were close friends, Essex Police say.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-essex-43871265

County Championship: Surrey start season with win over Hampshire

Surrey are held up by Sam Northeast's fine century, but eventually beat Hampshire by 139 runs at The Oval.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/43860140

Stephen Lawrence Day to be held annually

National commemoration of murdered teenager to take place on 22 April each year, UK PM says

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-43869377

The Red Magic Gaming Phone Will Have an RGB Light Bar

Nubia Red Magic Phone

Chinese smartphone maker Nubia is expanding internationally with its Red Magic gaming phone. It has high-end specs, but most importantly, there's a light bar on the back. Sold, right?

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Suspect bailed in Hither Green fatal burglary probe

Billy Jeeves, 28, was arrested on suspicion of aggravated burglary on Friday.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43864467

AMD Ryzen 7 2700X Overclocked to an Insane 6GHz Across All Cores


AMD's Ryzen 7 2700X has hit overclocks of 6GHz in world record testing.

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Nvidia GTX 1180 Specs Allegedly Leaked

GDDR5X-GPU

The GTX 1180's specs have allegedly leaked -- we sort through the details.

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Blind man's London Tube experiences highlight badge scheme

His experiences help mark a year of a badge scheme to help travellers with hidden health problems get a seat.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43865837

Royal baby: Duchess gives birth to baby boy

Catherine's third child, who is fifth in line to throne, is born weighing 8lbs 7oz.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-43864933

Paradise Papers: Ukraine crime gang hid proceeds in luxury London flats

Details from the Paradise Papers show millions were secretly invested in the UK via offshore firms.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-43823962

FA apologises for FA Cup tweet about Harry Kane & Chris Smalling

The FA apologises for a tweet from its FA Cup account which mocked Tottenham striker Harry Kane after the semi-final defeat by Manchester United.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43863444