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Unemployment fears mount in UK holiday hotspots with mass job cuts predicted



BRITAIN'S summer holiday destinations will face some of the biggest economic hits of the coronavirus pandemic with fears of massive job losses in coastal communities, a study has claimed.




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We’ve finally spotted a pattern in mysterious radio blasts from space

Strange, powerful blasts of radio waves from space called fast radio bursts sometimes flash repeatedly, but never with any discernible pattern – until now




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Liquid iron rain spotted on super-heated exoplanet WASP-76b

Exoplanet WASP-76b, which is about 390 light years from the solar system, has a strange iron signature in its atmosphere, suggesting the metal is raining down on the planet's night side




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We may have spotted a parallel universe going backwards in time

Strange particles observed by an experiment in Antarctica could be evidence of an alternative reality where everything is upside down




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Astronomers have spotted the most powerful supernova ever

An explosion 4.6 billion light years away has released 10 times more energy than the sun will put out in its lifetime, making it the most extreme supernova ever found




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We know the best spots to look for alien life – can we get to them?

Extraterrestrial oceans are an obvious place to search for alien life, but getting there and having a look won't be easy, says NASA's Kevin Hand in his book Alien Oceans




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Weird radio signals spotted in our galaxy could solve a space mystery

Weird blasts of radio waves from space called fast radio bursts have been baffling astronomers since they were discovered, but after finding one in our galaxy we may finally know what creates them




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Boston Dynamics' Spot Robot Dog Goes on Sale

Here's everything we know about Boston Dynamics' first commercial robot




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Ducklings spotted jumping off fifth floor balcony in Glasgow

A family of ducklings were spotted jumping off a flat in Glasgow as they left their nest for the first time.






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Fox News Media ties-up with Spotify to distribute podcasts

Fox News Media, a unit of Fox Corp, said on Tuesday it has partnered with digital streaming services company Spotify Technology SA to distribute its podcast catalogue featuring more than 20 original series.




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World's 'longest animal' spotted off Australia's western coast by marine scientists

Up to 30 new marine species discovered on research expedition into underwater canyons




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Asian giant 'murder' hornets spotted in the United States for the first time

Scientists race to track down and contain invasive species in bid to save local bee populations from slaughter




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Student jailed for attempted rape in east London after CCTV operator spotted crime by chance

A student who was caught on CCTV trying to sexually assault a woman at an east London bus stop has been jailed for four years.





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Study spotlights the Allen Institute’s latest 3-D reference atlas of the mouse brain

The third time's the charm for the Allen Institute for Brain Science's 3-D atlas of the mouse brain. Version 3 of the atlas, known as the Allen Mouse Brain Common Coordinate Framework or CCFv3, is the subject of a research paper published today in the journal Cell. It builds on a partial brain map that focused on the mouse cortex and was released in 2016. Previous versions of the atlas were rendered with lower-resolution 3-D maps. The latest high-resolution maps are fine enough to pinpoint the locations of individual brain cells — which is crucial for interpreting datasets that contain thousands… Read More





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Comcast resists call to open home Wi-Fi hotspots, cites potential congestion

"Comcast's excuse simply does not add up," three US senators say.




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Aarogya Setu app alerted Govt to 300 'emerging hotspots' which could have been missed out: Niti Aayog CEO

Since its launch on April 2 this year, over 96 million people have registered with the Aarogya Setu health care application, which has become the fastest mobile app to reach 50 million users globally . The Aarogya Setu has helped the government with its twin objective -- "whom to test" and "where to test more" in its battle against COVID-19.




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Coronavirus Pandemic Throws A Harsh Spotlight On U.S.-China Relations

The Trump administration says China poses a risk for its lack of transparency about COVID-19. China says the U.S. is trying to shift blame for the Trump administration's failings.




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Driverless Cars Still Have Blind Spots. How Can Experts Fix Them?

Visual challenges remain before autonomous cars are ready for the masses.





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Our Girl fans spot serious 'gaffe' in final episode: 'So sick on so many levels'

Michelle Keegan made her final appearance as Georgie in the popular BBC drama




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Spot the difference: Gordon Ramsay swaps clothes with daughter in hilarious TikTok video

Gordon Ramsay and his daughter swapped clothes in a hilarious TikTok video where they pretend to cook together.




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Skyscanner launches travel-inspired Spotify playlists for a much-needed dose of escapism

Perfect for the armchair traveller




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These images show tourist hotspots before and after coronavirus outbreak

Tourist numbers have dwindled across Asia as coronavirus grounds travellers




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Music Monday @ Home shines a spotlight on the importance of equitable access to music education

Today marks Music Monday, an annual event in which thousands of Canadians come together in song and in support of music education. Hosted by the Coalition for Music Education, Music Monday unites musicians in communities from coast to coast to make a powerful statement about the importance of equitable access to quality music education for […]

The post Music Monday @ Home shines a spotlight on the importance of equitable access to music education appeared first on Music Canada.




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Chelsea boss Frank Lampard says Roy Keane was 'spot on' with praise of 'world class' Billy Gilmour

Chelsea boss Frank Lampard says he agrees with Roy Keane's praise of "world class" Billy Gilmour and believes there are similarities between the young Scot and another Manchester United legend, Paul Scholes.




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Champions League blow for Atletico Madrid if RFEF plan to award European spots as LaLiga table stands goes ahead

The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) plans to award the European places to the teams currently occupying those positions if LaLiga cannot be finished this season.




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Emmerdale viewers spot worrying sign the soap is about to run out of episodes

Emmerdale viewers took to Twitter to share their concerns that the ITV soap would not be on our screens for much longer after noticing something on Friday's episode




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The Fabric Spotlight: Lessons Learned from Crises with M.R. Rangaswami

Known for being the interviewer, not the interviewee, Sand Hill Group's Co-Founder, M.R. Rangaswami recently sat with The Fabric's Chief Strategist, Prabakar Sundarrajan to discuss his career and perspectives since "accidentally arriving in Silicon Valley."

Keep on reading: The Fabric Spotlight: Lessons Learned from Crises with M.R. Rangaswami




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Kookaburras captain Aran Zalewski grateful for anonymity after Nat Fyfe spotlight

When he went surfing with his old school buddy Nat Fyfe in Margaret River last week, Kookaburras co-captain Aran Zalewski had no idea he'd be thrust into the media spotlight — and it has made him appreciate his anonymity.




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Movie props have 'undeniable charm.' A new Disney+ series spotlights the fading art

We chat with two movie vets featured on Disney+'s "Prop Culture": the director of "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids" and the animator of "The Nightmare Before Christmas."




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Our coronavirus blind spot: People like me who need dialysis

We are on the precipice of spread COVID-19 from dialysis centers to nursing homes. But there is a safer way to administer this lifesaving care.




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'You talkin' to me?' Watch Andrew Cuomo's spot-on Robert De Niro impression

Robert De Niro told Stephen Colbert he wants to play New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo in a pandemic movie. And Cuomo approves.




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Spotlight: Tarek Masoud

Our Spotlight in this newsletter is on Prof. Tarek Masoud, Faculty Chair of the Middle East Initiative (MEI).  In talking about MEI, Masoud says the Initiative is one of the most important ways in which HKS and Harvard engages with the contemporary Middle East. “It’s a bridge," he says. "My goal to make it into a superhighway.”

 

 

 




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Spotlight: Tarek Masoud

Our Spotlight in this newsletter is on Prof. Tarek Masoud, Faculty Chair of the Middle East Initiative (MEI).  In talking about MEI, Masoud says the Initiative is one of the most important ways in which HKS and Harvard engages with the contemporary Middle East. “It’s a bridge," he says. "My goal to make it into a superhighway.”

 

 

 




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Spotlight: Tarek Masoud

Our Spotlight in this newsletter is on Prof. Tarek Masoud, Faculty Chair of the Middle East Initiative (MEI).  In talking about MEI, Masoud says the Initiative is one of the most important ways in which HKS and Harvard engages with the contemporary Middle East. “It’s a bridge," he says. "My goal to make it into a superhighway.”

 

 

 




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Staff Spotlight: Julia Martin

To say that the Middle East Initiative (MEI) has shaped Julia Martin’s life would be an understatement. When she was a graduate student at Harvard Divinity School, Julia invited a friend to join her for an MEI film screening of The Band’s Visit. Amr accepted. Before long, they became husband and wife, and they are now raising three children together. 

Today, Julia serves as MEI’s Assistant Director, managing its programs, budgets, and strategic planning.






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Spotlight: Tarek Masoud

Our Spotlight in this newsletter is on Prof. Tarek Masoud, Faculty Chair of the Middle East Initiative (MEI).  In talking about MEI, Masoud says the Initiative is one of the most important ways in which HKS and Harvard engages with the contemporary Middle East. “It’s a bridge," he says. "My goal to make it into a superhighway.”

 

 

 




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Spotlight: Tarek Masoud

Our Spotlight in this newsletter is on Prof. Tarek Masoud, Faculty Chair of the Middle East Initiative (MEI).  In talking about MEI, Masoud says the Initiative is one of the most important ways in which HKS and Harvard engages with the contemporary Middle East. “It’s a bridge," he says. "My goal to make it into a superhighway.”

 

 

 




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The geography of poverty hotspots

Since at least Adam Smith’s Wealth of Nations in 1776, economists have asked why certain places grow, prosper, and achieve a higher standard of living compared to other places. Ever since growth started to accelerate following the industrial revolution, it has been characterized by, above all, unevenness across places within countries. Appalachia, the Italian “Mezzogiorno,”…

       




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The geography of poverty hotspots

Since at least Adam Smith’s Wealth of Nations in 1776, economists have asked why certain places grow, prosper, and achieve a higher standard of living compared to other places. Ever since growth started to accelerate following the industrial revolution, it has been characterized by, above all, unevenness across places within countries. Appalachia, the Italian “Mezzogiorno,”…

       




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Favorite Nature Spots of the TreeHugger Team (Part 1 of 2)

Is there somewhere you go to when you need to recharge your batteries? Or remind yourself of the beauty of nature? These are our favorite nature spots.




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Favorite Nature Spots of the TreeHugger Team (Part 2 of 2)

Is there somewhere you go to when you need to recharge your batteries? Or remind yourself of the beauty of nature? This is the second part of this series.




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Spot the retractable stair in this brilliant tiny house (Video)

This modern home is chock full of clever space-maximizing ideas.




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Egypt's Endangered Species in Media Spotlight

Amid all the upheaval in Egypt, one local newspaper is working to keep the fate of the country's natural resources from falling off the radar.




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Helsinki Converts Historic Slaughterhouse into Culinary Hotspot

Helsinki's old abattoir has become the heart of the city's culinary revival, a movement blending innovation and tradition that integrates local foods, pop-up eateries, and urban gardens.