Sunday, 31 March 2019

Schools and NHS could be held accountable over youth crime

Nurses and teachers could be held accountable for not reporting concerns about children at risk.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-47768631

'A lot of the team started to get ill'

How the UK's Mexican restaurant chain Wahaca won back confidence after a norovirus outbreak.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-47733543

Taxi driver has heart attack after men attack minicab

The driver is believed to have suffered a heart attack after the windows of his car were smashed in.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-47769288

Eurostar protest: Man charged with obstructing railway

A man was seen on a railway viaduct that crosses high-speed lines near St Pancras on Saturday.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-47769131

IS defeat: British fighters emerge after fall of Baghuz

The BBC has the first broadcast interview with Hamza Parvez, an ex-police cadet turned extremist fighter.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-47764792

Maurizio Sarri: Chelsea fans criticise boss who says he is 'getting used to it'

Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri says he is "getting used" to criticism as Blues fans turn on the Italian during a controversial win at Cardiff.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47767665

Arsenal v Newcastle United

Preview followed by live coverage of Monday's Premier League game between Arsenal and Newcastle United.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47688981

Edmonton stabbings: Four people knifed in 'random attacks'

All were approached from behind and stabbed in the back as they walked alone in Edmonton, north London.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-47765914

Birmingham City Women v Arsenal Women

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

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47682942

Chelsea Women v West Ham United Women

Live coverage of Sunday's Women's Super League game between Chelsea Women and West Ham United Women.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47682940

Isleworth stabbing: Man arrested over Abdirashid Mohamoud death

Abdirashid Mohamoud, 17, died after being chased and stabbed by a group of men in Isleworth.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-47765223

My first Mother's Day without my mum

How do you cope on Mothering Sunday if you've recently lost your mum?

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-47752505

Clapham Common murder: 'Vicious' knife attack was targeted

The 40-year-old man was knifed multiple time as he sat in his car in south-west London.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-47764744

Knife crime: More stop and search powers for police

Rules on searches without reasonable suspicion are being relaxed to tackle rising knife crime.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-47760645

Saturday, 30 March 2019

Firefighters rescue hundreds of people stuck in toilets

London Fire Brigade has also rescued 17 children with their heads stuck in toilet seats.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-47746517

Crossness pumping station: Victorian sewer set to reopen

Crossness Pumping Station is considered one of London's greatest feats of engineering.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-47750202

Tyrrells Premier 15s: Record crowd sees Quins into play-offs

Harlequins seal a home semi-final with a 62-0 win over Gloucester Hartpury in the Tyrrells Premier 15s, watched by a record 4,837.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/47760987

Paul Gascoigne among Spurs legends in final test game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Paul Gascoigne, Jurgen Klinsmann & David Ginola played in Spurs' final test event at their new £1bn stadium before its official opening on Wednesday.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47761373

European Champions Cup: Saracens 56-27 Glasgow

Saracens reach the Champions Cup semi-finals with a clinical seven-try victory against Glasgow Warriors.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/47760396

England captain Owen Farrell calls coach with 'pick me plea' from maternity ward

Saracens head coach Mark McCall reveals Owen Farrell was still hoping to play just 45 minutes before kick-off as he waited for his wife to give birth.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/47762065

Man fatally stabbed near Regent's Park named by police

The Met Police are yet to make any arrests in connection with the murder investigation.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-47758956

European Challenge Cup: Worcester Warriors v Harlequins

Team news as Worcester Warriors host Harlequins in Saturday's European Challenge Cup quarter-final at Sixways (20:15 GMT).

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/47709333

ET Deals: Get Visual Novels, Dating Sims with Humble Hot Date Bundle

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Want to play something a little different? Try your hand at a selection of visual novels and datings sims with this week's Humble Hot Date Bundle. Enjoy countless hours of romance and storytelling for just $15.

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Charlton Athletic v Bradford City

Live coverage of Saturday's League One game between Charlton Athletic and Bradford City.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47676229

Scunthorpe United v AFC Wimbledon

Live coverage of Saturday's League One game between Scunthorpe United and AFC Wimbledon.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47676237

Barnet v Leyton Orient

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

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47676664

Chesterfield v Dagenham & Redbridge

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

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47676629

Sutton United v Havant & Waterlooville

Live coverage of Saturday's National League game between Sutton United and Havant & Waterlooville.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47676699

Eurostar: Trains delayed by trespasser near St Pancras

A man is arrested near St Pancras station after the incident, which has also hit Southeastern services.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-47758618

Friday, 29 March 2019

Meet the man glamming up supercars for the stars

Yianni Charalambous transforms cars for the rich and famous people searching for that extra shine.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-47750200

Unplugged: Apple Kills AirPower Wireless Charging Mat


The AirPower, announced back in September 2017, was supposed to offer a sort-of wireless charging holy grail.

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Pinner stabbing: Second murder arrest over shopkeeper death

Ravi Katharkamar was attacked while opening his newsagents in a "vicious and unwarranted attack".

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-47756091

Intel Adds Optane Support to Pentium, Celeron Processors

Intel Optane

Intel is adding Optane support to Pentium and Celeron systems.

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NASA Tests Mars 2020 Helicopter Under Mars-Like Conditions


Helicopters are a common sight in the skies above Earth, but they may soon come to the red planet.

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Fulham: Premier League club 'pursued' by Hartlepool for Luca Murphy compensation

Fulham will be "vigorously" pursued for compensation by Hartlepool after the London club sign teenager Luca Murphy.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47748281

The LG G8 Goes on Sale April 11 in the US


Carriers have already committed to a number of discounts on the G8 at launch that might help LG get a leg up.

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George Clooney calls for hotel boycott over Brunei LGBT laws

The actor urges a boycott after the country said homosexuality would soon be punishable by death.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-47744566

Clapham Common stabbing: Man killed outside Tube station

A man in his 40s dies after being attacked near Clapham Common Tube station in south-west London.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-47750198

Callum Hudson-Odoi 'will stay' with Chelsea - Sarri

Maurizio Sarri says teenage winger Callum Hudson-Odoi will stay with Chelsea and can become one of Europe's leading players.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47752185

European Champions Cup: Glasgow's Stuart Hogg and Saracens' Maro Itoje return

Glasgow Warriors' Stuart Hogg and Saracens' Maro Itoje are both set to return to action at the Allianz Park.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/47751837

Liverpool v Tottenham Hotspur

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

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47682978

'Segregation' wall at London housing development taken down

Henley Homes says it is "opening up" access to play areas previously only available to private owners.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-47751039

EU Wants Speed Governors, Data Recorders in Cars for 2022


Driver assist tools (lane keep assist, pedestrian detection) would be part of the EU package. For now, the proposal would not cap the top speeds cars could theoretically drive.

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Office Depot Fined $25M for Defrauding Customers With Fake Malware Removal Service

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Office Depot and its subsidiary OfficeMax have been fined $25M for defrauding customers with a fake malware detection utility that detected nothing. Support.com also got hit for $10M.

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Danielle van de Donk: Arsenal Women midfielder signs new deal

Arsenal's Dutch midfielder Danielle van de Donk signs a new "long-term" contract with the Women's Super League leaders.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47751625

Matt Beard: West Ham Women boss signs deal with FA Women's Super League club

West Ham United Women head coach Matt Beard signs a contract extension with the Women's Super League club.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47750735

Warcraft and Warcraft II Launch on GOG.com


These classic real-time strategy games have never been available digitally, but that ends today. You can even play Warcraft II online -- Blizzard's servers are still running all these years later.

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Charlton Athletic: League One club reports £10m losses for 2017-18 season

Charlton report losses of £10.1m for 2017-18, after making a profit for the first time in eight years 12 months ago.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47748276

Cardiff City v Chelsea

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

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47682977

West Ham United v Everton

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Premier League game between West Ham United and Everton.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47676510

First house price fall in England since 2012

But the Nationwide says house price rises in the other nations mean the UK average is still growing.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-47736636

Super League: London Broncos v Huddersfield Giants

Team news as London Broncos host Huddersfield Giants in Sunday's Super League fixture at the Trailfinders Sports Ground (15:00 BST).

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/47708434

Crystal Palace v Huddersfield Town

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

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47676513

St Paul's Cathedral suspected gunman arrested

Officers believe the man had a firearm in the grounds of the landmark in central London.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-47746519

Independent Group of MPs to become political party

The Independent Group names Heidi Allen as interim leader and registers for European elections if they go ahead.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-47745166

Asus Engineers Exposed Company Passwords for Months on GitHub


Asus is being slugged with security problems this week. Company engineers leaked corporate data by publishing their own passwords on Github.

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2019 Mazda3 AWD Review: Best Sub-$30K Sporty Hatchback You’ll Drive


You'll love the Mazda3 hatchback the more you drive it. Eight inches shorter than the sedan, the hatchback holds its own on cargo capacity and rear seat room. G-Vectoring Plus is another step forward.

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Wigan Athletic v Brentford

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

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47676110

Queens Park Rangers v Bolton Wanderers

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

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47676103

Leeds United v Millwall

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

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47676109

West Norwood fatal shooting victim named by police

Ramane Richard Wiggan, 25, was killed in south London on Wednesday.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-47746511

Harry Kane: England captain receives MBE from Duke of Cambridge

Watch as England captain Harry Kane is awarded with a MBE by the Duke of Cambridge at Buckingham Palace for services to football.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/football/47739491

Thursday, 28 March 2019

Gonzalo Higuain: Chelsea and Argentina striker retires from international duty

Chelsea and Argentina striker Gonzalo Higuain announces his retirement from international football.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47742043

A cut above

A start-up in London thinks it can shake up the barbering industry by persuading people to get their hair cut in a van.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/stories-47711610

Jill Dando murder case will never be solved, says detective

The detective who led the inquiry into the shooting of newsreader Jill Dando speaks to a BBC documentary.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-47742654

Grenfell fraud: Man jailed for £47k claim

Moses Ettiene gave a flat number which did not exist and said he was an undercover government researcher.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-47742333

Sony Merges Electronics Divisions, Hiding Staggering Mobile Losses


Sony says the move is about "synergy" and other corporate buzzwords. In reality, the mobile division is just a huge embarrassment each time Sony releases quarterly results.

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Leaked Docs Suggest Apple Could Easily Implement ‘Right to Repair’

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The secretive Apple Genuine Parts Repair program is only available to select companies, offering Apple-certified parts, training, and tools -- exactly what right to repair laws would make available to everyone.

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Regent's Park stabbing: Manhunt under way after man knifed

London Central Mosque, in Regent's Park, is part of the area being searched by police.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-47740495

Preparing for the Royal Windsor Horse Show

This year's show will feature troops involved in combat in Afghanistan and Iraq.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-47732968

Report: Huawei Riddled With ‘Long Term Security Risks’


The report's conclusions are quite negative, but they may also finally shed some light on why Huawei has been such a divisive topic over the past few years.

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ET Deals: Save 40 Percent on Quad-Core Dell Vostro 15 3000 Full HD Laptop

Vostro 15

Right now, Dell is selling the 15.6-inch Dell Vostro 15 at a $366 discount. Enjoy an eighth-gen Intel Core i5 CPU, 8GB of RAM, a 1080p display, and a full-size keyboard with a num pad.

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Jemma Beale: Rape claim 'liar' loses conviction appeal

Jemma Beale was jailed in 2017 for making false rape and sexual assault allegations against six men.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-47738892

Samsung Releases Video of Galaxy Fold’s Folding Test

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Samsung is seeking to assuage any fears about the folding mechanism in the Galaxy Fold with a 34-second video of the phone folding again and again.

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Abdi Ali murder: Man guilty of killing teenager and hiding body

Gary Hopkins killed Abdi Ali at his north London home and hid the body inside a duvet in the attic.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-47732717

Making Shakespeare accessible to young Londoners

Thousands of school children have been given free tickets to watch a short version of Romeo and Juliet.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-47738883

London Marathon: Andy Murray named as official starter

Two-time Wimbledon champion Andy Murray is named as the official starter of the London Marathon on 28 April.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/athletics/47737920

Fulham v Manchester City

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

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47676507

Sony Has Sold 4.2M PSVRs. What Happens When the PS5 Arrives?


Sony has announced the PSVR hit 4.2M total sales in March, but with the PS4 coming to the end of its life, what happens next?

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Sekiro Is Bogged Down by Technical Hiccups on Consoles

Sekiro

If you're fortunate enough to have a gaming PC instead of a console, most of the problems are dealt with.

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Boeing Proposes Fixes for Grounded 737 Max Aircraft

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The plan includes both updates to the airplane's systems and training for pilots, but it's up to the FAA to approve the plan before any 737 Max 8 aircraft will take to the skies.

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Apple’s Third-Generation MacBook Keyboards Are Still Failing

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Apple's third-generation butterfly switch keyboards can still fail after just a few months, courtesy of a single speck of dust. At this point, the apologies aren't good enough.

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Gravitational Wave Detector LIGO Is Now More Powerful Than Ever


After a series of instrument upgrades, LIGO is coming back online April 1 to search for fainter gravitational waves around the universe.

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Online child sex abuse case 'overwhelming Met Police'

Scotland Yard is missing chances to protect vulnerable children from exploitation, a report finds.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-47732713

Wow Air failure strands thousands of passengers

The carrier says it has ceased operations and passengers should book with other airlines.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-47731043

Grenfell Tower study: Cancer-causing chemicals found nearby

People living near the tower have health problems such as coughing up blood and breathing difficulties.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-47730638

NFL: Harry Kane wants to play as kicker 'in 10 or 12 years'

England captain Harry Kane reveals he has a "real desire" to make a shock switch to play as a kicker in the NFL.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47730597

Police in schools increase after knife crime

The police promise a big increase in officers in school, after MPs are warned of teenagers' fear of knife crime.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-47723667

'Fake' Botticelli painting is from artist's studio, English Heritage says

A supposed copy of a 15th Century masterpiece is actually found to have been created in his studio.

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The woman who doesn't feel pain

Jo Cameron is one of two people on Earth known to have a mutation that means she feels almost no pain.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-47719718

Wednesday, 27 March 2019

Tube sexual assault victim calls for CCTV on trains

One in four attacks happen on the Central Line, where trains do not have cameras installed.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-47722878

Pinner stabbing: Murder arrest over shopkeeper death

Ravi Katharkamar was attacked while opening his newsagents in a "vicious and unwarranted attack".

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-47729309

Exoplanet Observed for First Time With Optical Interferometry

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The ESO has announced the first-ever observation of an exoplanet using optical interferometry, greatly improving our understanding of the world's atmosphere.

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Fleet Street heist: Thieves steal £500k of jewellery

The "audacious burglary" at a London jewellers appears to have been "planned with precision", police say.

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Report: Samsung Galaxy Fold’s Crease Is Visible, User Experience Poor

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Leaked information on the Galaxy Fold points to a crease that's quite visible in some circumstances and work yet to be done to guarantee software compatibility.

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Teenager shot dead in south London

Two men have been arrested after a man "in his late teens" was shot in West Norwood, police say.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-47727024

Newham Council social services criticised in Ofsted report

A snap Ofsted inspection found social services in Newham has "deteriorated significantly".

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-47727019

Google’s New Robot Is Better at Tossing Things Than You Are


Google AI researchers have built a simple robot arm that understands the physics of tossing objects, which is more impressive than you might assume.

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Aaron Ramsey a 'coup' for Juventus, says Italy legend Franco Baresi

Juventus have pulled off a "great coup" by signing Wales midfielder Aaron Ramsey from Arsenal, says AC Milan and Italy legend Franco Baresi.

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Stanford Car Can Learn How to Handle Unknown Driving Conditions

Stanford's autonomous car on Thunderhill raceway

Performance driving isn't just for race cars. If autonomous vehicles are going to be truly safe, they'll need to be able to perform at the safe maneuvering limits under a variety of conditions. A team of Stanford researchers has just brought us one step closer.

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U-turn over 'segregating' children at London housing development

Henley Homes now says it has "no objection" to communal access to play areas at a south London complex.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-47720752

AK47s and grenades found in South Ockendon farm raid

Police say stolen vehicles and a cannabis farm were also uncovered in shipping containers at the farm.

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Arsenal v Man United: Man denies Chris Smalling assault

A fan confronted Chris Smalling on the pitch during Arsenal's home game with Manchester United.

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Deepcut inquest: Soldier thought base was 'under attack'

Private Geoff Gray, 17, was found with two gunshot wounds to his head at Deepcut barracks in 2001.

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The Lord of the Rings: Gollum Builds a Game Around an Impossible Main Character


Daedalic Entertainment wants to build an entire game around The Lord of the Ring's Gollum as a main character while remaining true to what Tolkien wrote and the story he told. It may be impossible to do both.

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Jessica Samuelsson: Arsenal Women defender leaves to return to native Sweden

Sweden defender Jessica Samuelsson leaves Arsenal Women to join Rosengard FC.

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Callum Hudson-Odoi: Chelsea offer winger counselling after racist abuse

Chelsea have offered counselling to teenage winger Callum Hudson-Odoi after he was subjected to racist abuse twice in 11 days.

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Astronomers Catch the Formation of a Dark Vortex on Neptune


After seeing several dark vortexes appear in the ice giant's clouds over the decades, scientists have finally been able to watch one form, and it was a big one.

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Samsung Gives First-Ever Earnings Warning as Semiconductor Troubles Mount

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Samsung issued its first-ever profit warning. Weak economic indicators, the ongoing US trade war with China, and the collapse of memory sales have collectively hit the company hard.

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Champion County match: Rain curtails final day in Dubai

Rain on the final day in Dubai means Surrey's Champion County match against MCC ends in a draw.

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Moment woman pushed in front of London bus

The victim, in her 60s, had a "verbal exchange" with another woman inside a Tesco, police say.

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Chelsea: Callum Hudson-Odoi deserves starting place - Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink

Winger Callum Hudson-Odoi deserves a place in the Chelsea starting XI, says former striker Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink.

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Van Gogh

Tate Britain's new show highlights Van Gogh's three formative years spent learning about the capital and British art.

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Premier League: Chelsea's Robert Green describes life as a third-choice goalkeeper

Former England number one Robert Green explains what life is like as a third-choice goalkeeper in the Premier League.

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Tuesday, 26 March 2019

Tate Modern overtakes British Museum as top UK visitor attraction

The London art gallery overtakes the British Museum's visitor numbers for the first time.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-47711540

How to draw the Prime Minister Theresa May as a cartoon

Dave Brown, from north London, has been caricaturing politicians for three decades.

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The 'Angels' helping party-goers stay out of hospital

Volunteers for the Soho Angels work to reduce violence and keep late-night revellers safe.

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Samsung Unveils Galaxy A70 With Huge 6.7-inch Display, 32-Megapixel Selfie Camera


The Android Pie-based A70 has a massive 6.7-inch display, a 32MP selfie camera, and an in-display fingerprint sensor.

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ET Deals: 12-Core Ryzen Threadripper for $280, Prime Member Discounts on Fire Tablets

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Building your own high-end PC? For today only, you can snag an AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X 12-core CPU for just $279.99 on Amazon. That's over $100 off the list price, so don't sleep on this discount.

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Ealing and Charing Cross A&E closure plans scrapped

Campaigners welcome the announcement but say millions of pounds have been "squandered".

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Asus Acknowledges, Responds to Attack but Disputes Kaspersky Numbers

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Asus has acknowledged being infected by unusual, highly targeted malware, but insists very few people were impacted. That's difficult to square with what we know about the attack thus far.

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Developers accused of 'segregating' children at London playground

Developers are accused of separating children from private and social homes at a London play area.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-47707838

HTC Vive Focus Plus VR Headset Launches April 15 for $799


The HTC Vive Focus Plus is an enterprise device, and now we know when it launches and at what price. It's coming on April 15 for $799.

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Intel Blasts Nvidia For ‘Inferior’ Self-Driving Technology


Intel has unloaded on Nvidia with a remarkable blog post, accusing the company of repeatedly copying its work and pretending otherwise.

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60-Day Bed Rest Study Will Test Effects of Weightlessness, Artificial Gravity


Lying around may not seem particularly brave, but the study participants have to stay in bed without sitting up for 60 days and occasionally go for a spin in a giant centrifuge.

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Palmer Luckey Claims 30 Percent of Rift Customers Can’t Use New Rift S

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The Rift S looks like a considerable upgrade from the original Rift, but according to Palmer Luckey, it may not work for up to 30 percent of would-be buyers.

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Chef William Alldis to face trial over deer shooting in park

William Alldis, 40, is accused of shooting the animal with a rifle in Dagnam Park, Romford.

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Asus Will Combine AMD APUs, Nvidia GPUs in Upcoming Laptops: Report

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A leak suggests AMD APUs and Nvidia GPUs could tip up together in future Asus products. It'd make for a refreshing change.

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Katie McCabe: Arsenal Women forward signs new 'long-term' contract extension

Republic of Ireland international Katie McCabe signs a new 'long-term' contract extension with Arsenal Women.

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Ethiopian Airlines CEO: 737 Max 8 Stall Prevention Software Active During Crash

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The CEO of Ethiopian Airlines has stated that Flight 302's anti-stall system was active when the aircraft crashed. It's the strongest statement yet implying that the plane's MCAS system was responsible for the disaster.

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Champion County match: Ollie Pope makes 251 for Surrey

England batsman Ollie Pope finishes on 251 before Surrey's bowlers struggle in their Champion County game against MCC.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/47695624

In pictures: Kenyan artist Khadambi Asalache's London house

A Kenyan writer wanted to conceal a damp patch in his house - and ended up creating a work of art.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-47693440

Kenneth Omeruo: Chelsea's Nigeria defender keen on Leganes stay

Nigeria defender Kenneth Omeruo wants to make a permanent move to Spanish side Leganes when his current loan from Chelsea ends.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47709064

Callum Hudson-Odoi: Uefa investigate racism case during Chelsea game

Uefa are investigating an alleged case of racist abuse towards Callum Hudson-Odoi during Chelsea's Europa League win at Dynamo Kiev.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47706875

Former PM's aide jailed for raping second woman

Mark Adams, who worked for both Tony Blair and John Major, raped the teenager in Edinburgh as she slept.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-47706856

Boy, 15, arrested over attempted murder

The victim was attacked by two male suspects on Monday afternoon in south-east London, police say.

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Charlotte Huggins: Boyfriend denies New Year's Day murder

Charlotte Huggins was found stabbed to death in Camberwell on 1 January.

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How Sleep and Fitness Trackers Work, and Whether They’re Worth It


Once something only for those obsessed with fitness, health trackers of all types are becoming commonplace and are a key part of the ongoing revolution in digital health technology. We take a look at how they work, and how accurate they really are.

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England to report racist abuse of players in Montenegro

Raheem Sterling and Callum Hudson-Odoi condemn the "unacceptable" racist abuse directed at England players during their 5-1 win in Montenegro.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47700628

Millie Bright and Jill Scott back in England squad for friendlies

Chelsea's Millie Bright and Manchester City's Jill Scott have returned to the England squad for next month's friendlies against Canada and Spain.

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Women's Champions League: Paris Saint-Germain Féminines v Chelsea Women

Chelsea take a 2-0 lead into the second leg of Wednesday's Women's Champions League quarter-final against Paris St-Germain.

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Leyton Orient v AFC Fylde

Live coverage of Tuesday's National League game between Leyton Orient and AFC Fylde.

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Barnet v Aldershot Town

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

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Dagenham & Redbridge v Dover Athletic

Live coverage of Saturday's National League game between Dagenham & Redbridge and Dover Athletic.

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Jack Shepherd: Speedboat killer to be sent back to UK

Jack Shepherd's defence lawyers say he "agrees to be extradited" from Georgia after going on the run.

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Surgeons who want you to touch knife crime

A medical team is trying to intervene to stop stabbings, rather than waiting to treat them when they happen.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-47619176

Should London's night czar role be scrapped?

Amy Lamé became night czar in 2016. But now calls for her role to be scrapped are getting louder.

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Ali Jawad in World Para Powerlifting World Cup squad after Crohn's Disease nearly ended career

Rio Paralympic silver medallist Ali Jawad is recalled to the GB squad for the World Para Powerlifting World Cup after Crohn's Disease almost ended his career.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/disability-sport/47701447

Monday, 25 March 2019

Breast ironing: 'I remember screaming a lot'

A woman tells of the pain she experienced as a child being subjected to breast ironing.

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Pinner murder: Shopkeeper killed in robbery named

Ravi Katharkamar was stabbed to death outside his newsagents in a "vicious and unwarranted attack".

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Most IFTTT Gmail Features Will Stop Working Next Week


Everyone agrees with the ultimate goal of improving user privacy, but there can be drawbacks to locking down popular services. Users of IFTTT (If This, Then That) are in for a rude awakening next week.

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Nintendo Will Release Two New Switch Models This Year: Report


The rumors have bounced back and forth between a more powerful Switch and a budget model. Now, a report from the Wall Street Journal claims that both devices are coming later this year.

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Tanesha Melbourne-Blake shooting: Fourth man arrested

Tanesha Melbourne-Blake was shot dead in Tottenham, north London, on 2 April 2018.

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Jeremy Corbyn egg attack: CPS release footage of assault

The Crown Prosecution Service releases a video of the attack on the Labour leader as a man is jailed.

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Asus Live Update Pushed Malware to 1 Million PCs


The sketchy code didn't get on those machines via a hacked website or malicious browser extension. No, Asus itself pushed the malware to at hundreds of thousands of machines after attackers gained control of the company's update servers.

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Academy boss 'ordered schools to cheat on Sats tests'

Former head teacher says she was told to give pupils the answers and change test scores.

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Julian Jeanvier: Brentford defender warned over spitting but faces no FA action

Brentford defender Julian Jeanvier faces no FA action but is warned by his club after admitting spitting near West Brom fans.

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Hands On With Nvidia’s New Jetson Nano

Nvidia Jetson Nano

Nvidia's Jetson family of embeddable GPU solutions is now more affordable than ever, with the Nano -- a $99 diminutive developer kit with a surprisingly powerful GPU and decent Ubuntu-friendly CPU.

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Josh Hanson murder: Shane O'Brien in Transylvania court

Shane O'Brien is wanted for questioning about the fatal stabbing of Josh Hanson in London in 2015.

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Report: Verizon’s Fixed 5G Broadband Service Economically Flawed, Unsustainable


Verizon's 5G fixed wireless service might never make money according to an analyst firm. The short range and small cell requirements are challenging to deal with.

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'Inadequate management' led to passengers on Lewisham tracks

Several people got off a stranded train outside Lewisham station during the Beast from the East in 2018.

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BA plane lands in Edinburgh instead of Dusseldorf by mistake

The mistake only became apparent when the "welcome to Edinburgh" announcement was made.

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Champion County match: Ollie Pope & Jamie Smith score hundreds for Surrey v MCC

Centuries from Ollie Pope and Jamie Smith give Surrey the upper hand in their Champion County match against MCC in Dubai.

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Brexiteer who egged Corbyn 'could be jailed'

Mr Corbyn said he was shocked by the unprovoked attack and was reviewing his personal security plans.

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Google Stadia Is Powered by Intel CPUs, Not AMD


Google's Stadia will be powered by Intel CPUs, not AMD, when it comes to market.

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Christchurch mosque shootings: Attack 'could have happened in UK'

Finsbury Park imam Mohammed Mahmoud was speaking to the BBC from New Zealand.

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Putney bus crash: Moped rider 'critical' after police pursuit

The 17-year-old boy was taken to hospital after colliding with a bus while being pursued by police.

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Tottenham Hotspur Stadium: BBC Sport takes a look inside

BBC Sport takes a look inside Tottenham Hotspur's brand new stadium, which hosted its first game on Sunday as their Under-18s beat Southampton U18s 3-1.

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Jack Shepherd extradition: Speedboat killer hearing set

A judge in Georgia previously ruled out attempts to extradite Jack Shepherd to the UK quickly.

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Knife crime: Tony Blair says police losing knife crime battle

The former prime minister says "the emergency" means he is more worried about his own children.

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Brexit People's Vote protest: 'Stop Brexit' chants at huge London march

Hundreds of thousands of marchers demanded another referendum on the UK’s relationship with the EU.

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Sackler Trust suspends new UK donations

The Sackler family halts new charitable donations and denies claims it helped fuel the US opioid crisis.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-47690735

Sunday, 24 March 2019

Tottenham: A glimpse inside Spurs' new £1bn state-of-the-art stadium

Tottenham opened their long-awaited new stadium with a test event on Sunday; BBC Sport's Simon Stone went along and found a club ready for a fresh start.

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Isleworth stabbing: Victim named as Abdirashid Mohamoud

Abdirashid Mohamoud, 17, died after being chased and stabbed by a group of men in Isleworth on Friday.

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Preventable deaths?

Firefighters risked their lives to save residents of Grenfell Tower, but could they have rescued more than they did?

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Figges Marsh 'shooting': Woman and child, 11, among injured

Police are trying to trace a group of people seen in Figges Marsh, London, before reports of shots being fired.

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Christchurch mosque shootings: Attack 'could have happened in UK'

Finsbury Park imam Mohammed Mahmoud was speaking to the BBC from New Zealand.

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Liverpool Women 1-5 Arsenal Women: Beth Mead goals help Gunners go top

Beth Mead scores twice as Arsenal move top of the Women's Super League with a resounding victory at Liverpool.

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Champion County match: Surrey bowl out MCC for 265 on day one

Surrey dismiss MCC for 265 on the first day of their Champion County match in Dubai.

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'Drag Diva' fitness classes hit London

Many people have workout partners when they go to the gym. But what if yours was a drag queen?

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Charlie Edwards beats Angel Moreno, as Joshua Buatsi claims British title

Britain's Charlie Edwards defends his WBC world flyweight title with a dominant points win Spain's Angel Moreno in London.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/47682368

Fake London: The city built in Minecraft

Gamers are recreating London landmarks in the video game Minecraft

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'Major disruption' to rail services between London and Luton

Specialist equipment is needed to fix overhead wires which were damaged, says East Midlands Trains.

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Drone 'reduced safety' of passenger plane near Southend

An investigation found safety had been "much reduced" during the incident near Southend.

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Man found stabbed to death in Pinner

The man was found stabbed to death in a property in Pinner, north-west London, at about 06:00 GMT.

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Saturday, 23 March 2019

Josh Hanson murder: Shane O'Brien detained in Romania

Suspected killer Shane O'Brien was was placed on Interpol's most wanted list in April 2018.

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Joel Urhie death: Man identified after Crimewatch appeal

Joel Urhie's body was found in the bedroom he shared following a suspected arson attack in August 2018.

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Chesterfield v Sutton United

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

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47593181

Salford City v Barnet

Live coverage of Saturday's National League game between Salford City and Barnet.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47593165

AFC Wimbledon v Gillingham

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

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Eric Dier out of England's Euro 2020 qualifier in Montenegro

England midfielder Eric Dier will miss Monday's Euro 2020 qualifier in Montenegro after being injured in the win over the Czech Republic.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47675723

Friday, 22 March 2019

Isleworth stabbing: Teenage boy dies in fight

Police launch a murder investigation into the death of a boy, who is thought to be 17 years old.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-47677792

Mark Duggan family to sue Met Police over death

The 29-year-old shot was shot dead by police in London in 2011 sparking riots across England.

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Asian gold: More than £140m stolen in UK in last five years

Asian families are often targeted by thieves for gold, which is traditionally given as weddings gifts.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-47655662

Grenfell council spends more than £90k on bosses' bonuses

Campaigners call the payments "abhorrent", since some households still do not have permanent homes.

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Microsoft Automates DNA-Based Data Storage


In 2018, humanity created 33 zettabytes (that's 33 billion petabytes), and that number will rise to about 175 zettabytes by 2025. Some computer scientists are worried that our ability to create data will eventually outstrip our ability to store it, so Microsoft is looking at ways to store that data in DNA.

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ET Deals: Learn Spanish, Japanese, And More With Humble Bundle

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Want to travel the world, and speak at least a bit of each local language? Right now, you can tackle eight languages with this week's Humble Bundle.

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Rogue Ads Are Draining Android Phone Batteries With Hidden Videos

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An investigation by ad analysis firm Protected Media and Buzzfeed News has found that a popular ad network was exploited by fraudsters to push hidden video ads in apps, which subsequently drained batteries on the phones displaying them.

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AT&T’s Fake ‘5G E’ Network Slower Than Verizon, T-Mobile LTE


AT&T has been betting on its misleading "5G E" network branding to give it an edge over Verizon and T-Mobile. The only problem is, its fake 5G network is slower than both.

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A Solar Storm Will Send the Northern Lights Surging South Tonight

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The coronal mass ejection will hit Earth on March 23 and may push the northern lights far south, lighting up skies in the northern United States and southern Canada.

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Telford face Leyton Orient for place at Wembley

Leyton Orient take a 1-0 FA Trophy semi-final lead to Telford, while Stockport County and AFC Fylde resume after a goalless first leg.

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Boeing Reportedly Delaying Crew Capsule Flight by Months


SpaceX is on target to get its Dragon II capsule ready for crewed flights this summer, but Boeing has fallen behind with its CST-100 Starliner. According to a new report, it may be looking at another multi-month delay.

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Wormwood Scrubs: Wayne Hurren's death sparks pig's blood protest

Wayne Hurren's relatives stage a protest claiming his mental health needs were neglected at Wormwood Scrubs.

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Volvo In-Car Camera Aims to Cut DUI Driving, Distraction in 2020s


Cameras, sensors would know when to warn, then slow or stop distracted drivers. Some would be drunks, others tired or just not paying attention. Such a car might get an insurance discount.

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