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Aquarium asks public to FaceTime shy eels under lockdown

"It seems like the spotted garden eels are getting used to a non-human environment and have forgotten about people."




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NASA's big SpaceX launch is just weeks away — and it's taking no chances with the coronavirus

NASA is asking people to refrain from traveling to the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida, to witness the historic launch May 27.




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Billions could face temperatures inhospitable to life in the next 50 years, study finds

“It’s hard to avoid the conclusion that we must be looking at hundreds of millions of people being triggered to migrate,” an author of the study said.




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This Week in Apps: WWDC goes online, Android 11 delays, Facebook SDK turns into app kill switch

We continue to look at how the coronavirus outbreak is impacting mobile apps; that big app crash caused by Facebook; new app releases from Facebook and Google; and Apple's plans to move WWDC online.




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Hashtag Trending – Facebook bans anti-lockdown protesters; Amazon VP condemns Amazon, quits; New Apple Macbooks

Anti-quarantine protesters jumped onto other social platforms after being shut down by Facebook, Amazon Vice President Tim Bray said Amazon is designed to create a climate of fear and quits the company, Apple releases new MacBook 13 with an improved keyboard and more storage.   Anti-quarantine protesters are being kicked off Facebook and quickly finding…




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Microsoft announces Surface Go 2 and Surface Book 3

Microsoft this week revealed the new Microsoft Surface Go 2 and Surface Book 3 convertible tablet PCs. Microsoft Surface Go 2 Microsoft’s Surface Go fills the role of an affordable tablet PC that can run the full Windows 10 operating system. Its lower pricing was especially attractive to the education and front-line sectors. The Surface…




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China reports 14 new coronavirus cases, high-risk area resurfaces




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Back to Work: Wearables Track Social Distancing and Sick Employees in the Workplace

As companies re-open, employees may don wearable tech to prevent the spread of COVID-19




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How Network Science Surfaced 81 Potential COVID-19 Therapies

Researchers led by Albert-László Barabási used network-based models to discover existing drugs that might take on COVID-19




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Team Sonnenwagen Prep for Race Across the Outback

Team Sonnenwagen from RWTH Aachen University race in the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge, in Australia.




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As States Race to Woo MNCs Shifting Out of China, Will Beaureacuracy Rise to Occasion?

The Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government is of the opinion that the negative image of China in the international community may help in getting investment worth Rs 25 lakh crore, if the cards are played well.





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As States Race to Woo MNCs Shifting Out of China With Labour Reforms, Will Beaureacuracy Rise to Occasion?

The Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government is of the opinion that the negative image of China in the international community may help in getting investment worth Rs 25 lakh crore, if the cards are played well.





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As States Race to Woo MNCs Shifting Out of China, Will Beaureacuracy Rise to Occasion?

The Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government is of the opinion that the negative image of China in the international community may help in getting investment worth Rs 25 lakh crore, if the cards are played well.





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Elon Musk Threatens to Sue Alameda County, Relocate Tesla Over Shelter-in-Place Disagreement

Tesla CEO Elon Musk is threatening to sue San Francisco’s Alameda County and move the company out of California over the county’s strict shelter-in-place rules. Musk went on Twitter Sunday to express his disagreement with the county’s decision not to let certain businesses reopen, despite other areas of the state allowing it. On Friday, California […]





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Equine therapy riders in Edmonton face impacts of COVID-19 restrictions

An Edmonton family is expressing frustration because their 12-year-old daughter, who has a rare disorder, cannot access the horse therapy she needs.




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UK test-and-trace app trial on Isle of Wight 'going well': minister

A trial of Britain's proposed coronavirus test-and-trace app being conducted on the Isle of Wight off the coast of southern England is going well, Transort Secretary Grant Shapps said on Saturday.




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Boris Johnson to replace 'stay home' message with 'stay alert' as he delivers lockdown 'road map' address to nation

Boris Johnson is to replace his "stay at home" slogan with a fresh rallying cry to the nation, as the battle against coronavirus rages on.




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Food For London Now faces: 'Anything you can spare will go towards helping those who might have lost everything'

Felix Project volunteer Ed Preston shares his story You can donate at virginmoneygiving.com/fund/FoodforLondonNOW




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Food For London Now faces: 'We need to use this Covid-19 crisis as a wake-up call to help those in need'

Christopher Evans-Gordon from Family Meals shares his story You can donate at virginmoneygiving.com/fund/FoodforLondonNOW




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NSW warns ‘complacency biggest threat’ as most states move to ease Covid-19 restrictions

Victoria only state to retain strict rules, as cafes, playgrounds and pools set to reopen across country

Victoria is the only state not to have announced an easing of coronavirus restrictions as New South Wales signals it will relax its laws from Friday and Western Australia declares most people will be able to return to work from Monday week.

NSW premier Gladys Berejiklian announced the easing of restrictions on Sunday, increasing the number of visitors permitted in private residences from two to five, allowing outdoor gatherings of up to 10, and up to 10 dine-in patrons at cafes and restaurants, provided each patron has 4 sq metres of space. The use of outdoor pools, gym and play equipment will also be permitted.

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Facebook, Google Extend Work-At-Home For Employees Until End Of Year

Working from home is fast becoming the new normal for many. Now add Facebook and Google employees to that list. The tech giants have extended their previous work-from-home orders to employees. Previously, both gave earlier dates for return. Now, both have extended that to the end of the year. Facebook will not reopen most of […]




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AFL players face season-ending bans for breaching COVID-19 protocols

AFL players breaching COVID-19 protocols face being suspended for the entire 2020 season.




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Ricciardo predicts ‘chaos’ when ‘rusty’ F1 stars race again

Daniel Ricciardo says Formula 1’s return will see ‘chaos’ in the opening race as drivers get back in the car for the first time after the coronavirus-enforced break.




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NRL braced for biggest ever cuts as Peter V’landys set to slash $50m

Tune into our new show Fox League Live on Channel 502 Monday to Friday at 6.30pm and on Saturday at 3pm and Sunday at 5pm.




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CA Couple Wears Swastika Face Masks, Call Gov. Newsom a Nazi

One couple took bizarre and incredibly offensive steps to protest California's stay-at-home orders -- deciding to rock Nazi flag face masks while shopping ... only to be met by cops. The encounter was captured this week by one of the shoppers…




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'It's going to be very empty': Lewis Hamilton rues F1 races without fans

Lewis Hamilton says he's getting messages from fans desperate to see the return of Formula One, but the six-time world champion feels races without them will be "worse than a test day".




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L.A. County judges and other staff required to wear face masks in courts due to coronavirus

All L.A. County Superior Court bench officers will be required to wear face coverings while on the bench or in courthouse public areas, the court said.






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Petrov hit with five-place grid penalty

Vitaly Petrov has been slapped with a five-place grid penalty for holding up Timo Glock during qualifying for the Italian Grand Prix




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Race will be stronger than qualifying - Button

Jenson Button is expecting to have a strong race at the Brazilian Grand Prix this weekend, but is hoping for rain on Saturday to mix up the qualifying order




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Webber takes five-place grid penalty

Mark Webber will not start from the front row of the grid at the Canadian Grand Prix, after Red Bull decided to change his gearbox on Sunday morning




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Another problematic race for Williams

Sam Michael was left to lament yet another problem filled race for the struggling Williams team in the Canadian Grand Prix




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'A really crazy race' for Virgin Racing in Canada

Virgin Racing technical director Nick Wirth was left reflecting on a 'worse-case scenario' of tyre degradation that hampered his team's chances at the Canadian Grand Prix




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Promoters happy with new Montreal track surface

The organiser of the Canadian Grand Prix is happy with the way the track held up over the course of this year's race




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Brawn admits Mercedes is off the pace

Ross Brawn has admitted that his Mercedes team simply wasn't quick enough in Bahrain, after its drivers Nico Rosberg and Michael Schumacher finished fifth and sixth




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Renault confident of points in every race

Renault technical director James Allison says the French team is capable of scoring points in every race of the season after Robert Kubica finished just outside the top 10 in Bahrain




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Hamilton makes peace with McLaren

Lewis Hamilton admitted he "understood" the pit-stop strategy which left him fuming in the closing stages of the Australian Grand Prix




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Hamilton handed five place grid penalty for gearbox change

Lewis Hamilton's championship chances have been dealt a further blow after the McLaren driver was handed a five place grid penalty for the team changing his gearbox




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Vettel confirms rapid pace by taking pole for Red Bull

Sebastian Vettel lived up to expectations at Suzuka by taking pole for the Japanese Grand Prix ahead of Red Bull team-mate Mark Webber




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Kubica sacrificed qualifying time for strong race




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Post-race driver rundown

A closer look at who did what at the Malaysian Grand Prix




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Alonso unconcerned by Red Bull pace

Fernando Alonso says he is 'not too worried' about the pace of the Red Bull machines as Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber stormed to a dominant 1-2 finish at the Malaysian Grand Prix




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Virgin achieves first race finish

Nick Wirth, Virgin Racing Technical Director, said that Lucas di Grassi's 14th place finish at the Malaysian Grand Prix was great reward for everyone involved with the team




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Williams off the pace, admits Hulkenberg

Williams new boy Nico Hulkenberg admitted that his team has a lot of work ahead of them after finishing tenth in the Malaysian Grand Prix




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‘We’re afraid of tomorrow’: Syrian refugees face hunger, poverty amid Covid-19 downturns

Ahmad al-Mostafa can't afford milk for his baby daughter. A Syrian refugee, he has barely been able to feed his family since Lebanon sank into economic crisis last year. But now, a coronavirus lockdown has made things even worse.




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Mom's Facebook Post Advocates For Video Games

A solid post proving that video games aren't all bad. In fact, one might argue that video games combined with the quality of parenting, determine how the kid ends up acting. 




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The seedling race gets under way

And they’re off! The baby peas and beans are out on their own. But will they survive?

Sleep restless, anxiety dreams, and if there wasn’t enough to be concerned about I am worrying about our baby beans and peas.

It is often like this in spring. The responsibility, it comes with the shorter nights and longer light, maybe I have more time on my hands. I have saved two hours a day on travelling and I only work a few miles’ walk from home. This extra time has now become a trip to the plot, or perhaps pottering on the terrace. A more intimate gardening relationship cemented in the spring mornings. Deepened, more dependent.

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Working with women makes the world a better place | Torsten Bell

Research finds that both male and female judges are more likely to employ female clerks if they have worked with women

Discrimination over jobs is bad. Bad for those discriminated against, and bad for society, as talent is wasted and divisions sown.

Women reaching senior leadership positions in organisations is generally a sign of success for gender equality – but it can also lead to increased equality elsewhere. That is the important finding from new research on the (not famously diverse) world of judges. The study looks at the hiring of law clerks by senior judges in the US.

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