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How will coronavirus change the world? — Parlia launches to help you find out

“Is Greta Thunberg a hypocrite?” Google that phrase and you will get thousands of results. It just goes to show that, to a large extent, the “Q&A” model is broken on the internet. Where once Yahoo Answers and Quora were considered the bright young things of Web 2.0’s “Read/Write Web,” today there is only the […]





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The 5:30 A.M. Warrior Call: The FDA Approves Phase 2 Testing of Coronavirus Vaccine (5/8/2020)

Biotech company Moderna said it plans to start phase 2 trials with 600 participants shortly.




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Apple and Google update joint coronavirus tracing tech to improve user privacy and developer flexibility

Apple and Google have provided a number of updates about the technical details of their joint contact tracing system, which they’re now exclusively referring to as an “exposure notification” technology, since the companies say this is a better way to describe what they’re offering. The system is just one part of a contact tracing system, […]




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Brave accuses European governments of GDPR resourcing failure

Brave, a maker of a pro-privacy browser, has lodged complaints with the European Commission against 27 EU Member States for under resourcing their national data protection watchdogs. It’s asking the European Union’s executive body to launch an infringement procedure against Member State governments, and even refer them to the bloc’s top court, the European Court […]




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UK’s coronavirus contacts tracing app could ask users to share location data

More details have emerged about a coronavirus contacts tracing app being developed by UK authorities. NHSX CEO, Matthew Gould, said today that future versions of the app could ask users to share location data to help authorities learn more about how the virus propagates. Gould, who heads up the digital transformation unit of the UK’s […]




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Deliveroo cuts ~15% of staff as coronavirus challenges food delivery

Is it feast or famine for food delivery startups during the coronavirus pandemic? The UK’s Deliveroo has confirmed it’s axing more than 350 staff — or around 15% of its global headcount. Late yesterday the Telegraph reported that the London-based startup will be cutting 367 staff and furloughing a further 50 out of a total headcount […]




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UK privacy and security experts warn over coronavirus app mission creep

A number of UK computer security and privacy experts have signed an open letter raising transparency and mission creep concerns about the national approach to develop a coronavirus contacts tracing app. The letter, signed by 177 academics, follows a similar letter earlier this month signed by around 300 academics from across the world, who urged […]




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Google under fire for squeezing travel startups hit by coronavirus refunds

Google is facing anger from the German startup ecosystem for refusing to restructure ad payments linked to travel and transport bookings that were subsequently wiped out by the coronavirus crisis. TechCrunch has seen a letter addressed to Google that’s co-signed by eight travel industry startups in which the tech giant is asked for flexibility in […]




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UK’s coronavirus tracing app strategy faces fresh questions over transparency and interoperability

The UK’s data protection watchdog confirmed today the government still hasn’t given it sight of a key legal document attached to the coronavirus contacts tracing app which is being developed by the NHSX, the digital transformation branch of the country’s National Health Service . Under UK and EU law, a Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) […]




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NHS COVID-19: The UK’s coronavirus contacts-tracing app explained

The UK has this week started testing a coronavirus contacts-tracing app which NHSX, a digital arm of the country’s National Health Service, has been planning and developing since early March. The test is taking place in the Isle of Wight, a 380km2 island off the south coast of England, with a population of around 140,000. […]




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UK eyeing switch to Apple-Google API for coronavirus contacts tracing — report

The UK may be rethinking its decision to shun Apple and Google’s API for its national coronavirus contacts tracing app, according to the Financial Times, which reported yesterday that the government is paying an IT supplier to investigate whether it can integrate the tech giants’ approach after all. As we’ve reported before coronavirus contacts tracing […]




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Smart Tips for Successfully Navigating the Initial Franchisor-Franchisee Interview

Once you have a few franchises in mind, you'll be talking to a franchise rep from each company. Here's the skinny on how that phone call should go.



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Have You 'Immunized' Your Franchise Portfolio Against the Coronavirus?

For franchises, a blend of concepts, geography and margins are key to surviving economic downturns.




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From radio waves to sticky tape and even a facial sling, the wacky ways to keep your chin up 

Almost 70 per cent of people have concerns about their jaw and chin. Alice Smellie teamed up with aesthetic doctor Mervyn Patterson to give verdict on the latest tightening treatments.




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BRIAN VINER says Downton sub-plots could have been created by Chuckle Brothers but still has class

BRIAN VINER: An early Seventies episode of Upstairs, Downstairs, an ITV period drama of beloved memory, revolved around a visit to the big house in Belgravia by the King and Queen.




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William Hanson reveals the key etiquette lessons we have learnt from Downton Abbey

The much-anticipated Downton Abbey film is released in British cinemas today, bringing with it a wealth of etiquette lessons, according to MailOnline's expert William Hanson.




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The family feud at Downton Abbey: Earl's second wife 'forces his two children to leave estate'

Lady Fiona, second wife to the Earl of Carnarvon, requested his children leave Highclere Castle, Hampshire, the famous home of the Crawley family in the ITV drama, it was claimed.




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Downton Abbey film to have a sequel as the movie takes in £110million at the box office

According to The Sun , executives at distributor Focus Features have approached writer Julian Fellowes to begin work on a sequel to make the most out of the film's success.




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Belgravia FIRST LOOK: Harriet Walter joins Tamsin Greig and Ella Purnell in new images from ITV show

The first images of Harriet Walter Tamsin Greig, and Ella Purnell were released by ITV on Wednesday, which saw the stars dressed in their finery for the period drama.




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American stepmother of Earl Bathurst cuts him out of will and leaves £33million estate to friends

EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: I can reveal that Lord Bathurst has not been left a penny by his late American stepmother, Gloria, Dowager Countess Bathurst.




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Tamsin Grieg and Alice Eve discuss their roles in Julian Fellowes' new period drama Belgravia

Tamsin Grieg and Alice Eve took to the stage to discuss their roles in upcoming period drama Belgravia during the 2020 Winter TCA at The Langham in Pasadena on Saturday.




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Belgravia EXCLUSIVE: First look at Julian Fellowes new period drama 

The trailer for the exciting new show by Downton Abbey's creator Julian Fellowes was released on Friday, and teased an intense family drama.




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Downton creator Julian Fellowes' Belgravia is set among London's elite. LISA SEWARDS meets the cast

Lisa Sewards met the cast of new ITV 19th-century period drama Belgravia on set. Tamsin Greig, an Olivier-winning stage actress, appears as Anne Threnchard.




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JAN MOIR'S upper-crust guide to ITV's new drama Belgravia, the new Downton Abbey 

JAN MOIR: Like Downton, Belgravia starts with a tragedy - only this one develops into a secret that threatens to engulf two families in scandal and could start or end a dynasty.




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JAN MOIR reviews Belgravia, the new period drama from the creator of Downton Abbey 

JAN MOIR: If only victualler's daughter Sophia Trenchard (Emily Reid) and posho Lord Edmund Bellasis (Jeremy Neumark Jones) had been in control of their lust, we wouldn't be here at all.




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The REAL Belgravia: How district which inspired ITV drama went from marshland to Billionaire Square

Following the premier of Belgravia, FEMAIL takes a look at the historical references weaved into Julian Fellowe's narrative - including the real life scandal that inspired the protagonists' love affair.




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Viewers criticise Julian Fellowes' ITV drama Belgravia for being like Downton Abbey

The second episode of the ITV programme Belgravia aired last night, but some fans claimed that it was too similar to Julian Fellowes' previous hit and asked why he didn't just keep making Downton Abbey.




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Little Women viewers notice water bottles in the background of the period film and have a field day

Now that Greta Gerwig's Oscar-winning adaptation of the Louisa May Alcott classic is available to stream, eagle-eyed audiences have noticed a major error in a shot from the period film.




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Are you having Downton deja vu?

Belgravia was written by Julian Fellowes, and airs on Sunday nights on ITV. Fellowes also wrote Downton Abbey and viewers have noticed many similarities between the shows.




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Elizabeth McGovern claims she taught Brad Pitt how to KISS in their rom-com The Favour

The Downton Abbey star, 58, joked on Wednesday that she made the Hollywood icon, 56, 'the man he is' today thanks to their scenes in 1994 rom-com The Favour.




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Belgravia viewers call for a second series despite complaints of its finale being 'rushed'

CONTAINS SPOILERS. Last night's Belgravia, which aired on ITV at 9pm, left viewers disappointed, after some complained the conclusion had been tied up with a speed that gave them 'whiplash'.




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Ant McPartlin and Anne-Marie Corbett leave office for NTAs

The TV host, 44, cut a casual figure as he geared up for the ceremony, where he and Dec could take home their 19th ceremony award for best presenter.




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NTAs 2020: Montana Brown leaves little to the imagination

Montana Brown certainly didn't disappoint when she attended the National Television Awards 2020 at London's O2 Arena on Tuesday night, donning a daring dress for the occasion.




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NTAs 2020: Friends star David Schwimmer delights fans with a surprise appearance

Presenting the award for New Drama, which saw Chernobyl take out the win, the Friends star delighted fans with his presence, but left many surprised to see him there at all.




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NTAs 2020: Chris Hughes is embroiled in a violent altercation with a photographer as he leaves O2

Jesy Nelson's boyfriend Chris Hughes is at the centre of a police investigation after he became embroiled in a violent altercation after Tuesday night's NTAs




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NTAs 2020: Jack Fincham looks worse-for-wear as he leaves after party after baby news

The Love Island star, 28, was supported by co-star Eyal Booker as he left the awards, after revealing on Saturday that he had welcomed a baby girl named Blossom.




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NTAs 2020: Lydia Bright and Denise van Outen opt for low-key looks as they leave the afterparty

The pair changed out of their red carpet dresses and donned more casual attire as they made their way home after a long evening of celebrations.




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Mathew Horne defends use of uncensored Christmas song in Gavin and Stacey's festive special

During an interview at Tuesday's NTAs on Tuesday, the screen star, 41, insisted singing the rendition of The Pogues and Kirsty MacColl's tune  'felt appropriate'.




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Megan McKenna and Pete Wicks spark reunion rumours after 'leaving the NTAs afterparty together'

Megan McKenna and Pete Wicks sparked romance reunion rumours after attending the National Television Awards afterparty on Tuesday night.




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Gavin and Stacey's Rob Brydon shuts down rumours of another series

Gavin & Stacey's Rob Brydon shut down rumours of any further episodes of the show during his red carpet appearance at the National Television Awards on Tuesday.




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Caroline Flack: David Walliams slammed on Twitter for NTAs joke

David Walliams faced a Twitter backlash over a 'cheap' joke about Caroline Flack. At The NTA's he insinuated ITV's The Masked Singer hedgehog character was Caroline Flack.




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TALK OF THE TOWN: David Walliams bows out of the National Television Awards

TALK OF THE TOWN: Friends of the star have revealed: 'David is a very sensitive soul and was all too aware of the negative feedback. He doesn't want to put himself through that again.'




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House Rules' Carolyn Burns McCrave goes on a rant as she slams the apartments on Super Switch

She's the design expert who normally goes from room to room critiquing the interiors of the homes on Seven's House Rules.




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House Rules teams transform bland Sunshine Coast yard ...but the have a LOT of complaints

The House Rules teams completely transformed Shayn and Carly's yard this week, taking the price of their property from $580,000 to $610,000 in the process.




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House Rules judge Wendy Moore announces she's leaving the show

House Rules judge Wendy Moore has announced her departure from the Channel Seven reality show, in a lengthy Instagram post on Saturday.




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Trump could be indicted AFTER he leaves office Democrats warn

Rep. Jamie Raskin called nonsense on Republicans who are arguing that the articles of impeachment against President Trump are invalid because they don't include any real 'crimes.'




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Kyly, Michael Clarke split: WAG puts on a brave face while filming House Rules

Kyly and Michael Clarke announced their separation on Wednesday, after reportedly living apart for five months. 




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Kyly Clarke shares poignant message about having faith, following split from husband Michael Clarke

Kyly Clarke announced her shock split from her cricketer husband Michael last month after seven years of marriage.