uil Scottish politics: Rebecca McQuillan: It’s one year to the election and all bets are off By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 08:45:39 +0100 Full Article
uil The rise of Netflix: an empire built on debt - podcast By www.theguardian.com Published On :: 2019-11-25T03:00:40Z Mark Lawson and Dan Milmo discuss the sustainability of the streaming service. Plus: Lara Spirit on why you should register to vote before Tuesday’s deadlineNetflix has risen from obscurity to be one of the most powerful media companies in the world with more than 150 million global subscribers. It has launched critically acclaimed hits such as House of Cards, The Crown and Unbelievable, as well as showcasing the back catalogues of popular television series. But as part of its rapid growth, the company has racked up huge debts. Joining Anushka Asthana to discuss the long-term sustainability of Netflix are the TV critic Mark Lawson and the Guardian’s deputy business editor Dan Milmo. Continue reading... Full Article Netflix TV streaming Film Television industry Media Business General election 2019 Culture Television & radio Television
uil I’m Gaming My Way Through Quarantine — and That’s Nothing to Feel Guilty About By time.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 14:28:21 +0000 Video games can fill the productivity and social void in this unusual time Full Article Uncategorized
uil Guilded raises $7 million for its competitive gaming-focused chat app By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 18:44:20 +0000 Gaming platforms have earned serious clout with investors in recent years. Add in the VC excitement surrounding collaboration tools and it’s no surprised there’s interest in backing another gaming chat app. Guilded is creating a chat platform designed for competitive gaming and esports that focuses heavily on keeping gamers organized and connected with their teams. […] Full Article Gaming Recent Funding Startups TC Guilded Matrix Partners
uil CRV’s Saar Gur wants to invest in a new wave of games built for VR, Twitch and Zoom By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 18:35:13 +0000 Saar Gur is adept at identifying the next big consumer trends earlier than most: The San Francisco-based general partner at CRV has led investments into leading consumer internet companies like Niantic, DoorDash, Bird, Dropbox, Patreon, Kapwing and ClassPass. His own experience stuck at home during the COVID-19 pandemic spurred his interest in three new investment […] Full Article Augmented Reality Entertainment Extra Crunch Gaming Hardware Market Analysis Social Startups TC Venture Capital Virtual Reality consumer internet coronavirus COVID-19 CRV Dropbox Kapwing niantic Oculus Quest Saar Gur Twitch twitch tv unity Xbox One
uil This Xbox Concept Comes With A Built-In Speaker And Projector By www.mansworldindia.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 11:25:19 +0000 The upcoming Xbox Series X is a highly-anticipated console for... The post This Xbox Concept Comes With A Built-In Speaker And Projector appeared first on Man's World India. Full Article Gaming Tech
uil Pandemic fears in border towns as workers flock in to build Trump's wall By www.theguardian.com Published On :: 2020-04-16T10:00:04Z Hundreds of workers pass through Ajo, Arizona, daily. Residents say they have been partying and visiting stores in large groupsCoronavirus – live US updatesLive global updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageUnlike the rest of the US, the sleepy border community of Ajo, Arizona, is busier than ever these days, as hundreds of border wall construction workers pass through each day.“The rest of us are staying at home just the way the governor has ordered,” said Susan Guinn-Lahm, an Ajo resident in her 60s. “We’re taking this seriously. They are not.” Continue reading... Full Article Trump administration Donald Trump Environment US immigration US news
uil A Mysterious 25,000-Year-Old Structure Built of the Bones of 60 Mammoths By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Mar 2020 00:01:41 +0000 The purpose of such an elaborate structure remains a big open question Full Article
uil Inspired by cheetahs, researchers build fastest soft robots yet By www.sciencedaily.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 14:53:29 EDT Inspired by the biomechanics of cheetahs, researchers have developed a new type of soft robot that is capable of moving more quickly on solid surfaces or in the water than previous generations of soft robots. The new soft robotics are also capable of grabbing objects delicately -- or with sufficient strength to lift heavy objects. Full Article
uil Musk's SpaceX, Bezos' Blue Origin land contracts to build NASA's astronaut moon lander By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 12:23:14 -0400 ((This April 30 story has been corrected to say Starship can carry more than 100 metric tonnes of cargo, not 100 pounds in paragraph 9. The error occurred in a previous version as well.)) Full Article scienceNews
uil Driver Mo Robinson pleads guilty to manslaughter of 39 people found dead in lorry in Essex By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-08T14:21:00Z Lorry driver Maurice Robinson has admitted the manslaughter of 39 people who were found dead in a refrigerated trailer in Essex. Full Article
uil Police hunting thieves who stole personal protective equipment from NHS building amid coronavirus crisis By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-12T18:28:00Z Read our live coronavirus updates HERE Full Article
uil Pensioner, 90, attempting to climb height of Suilven mountain on stairs raises £100,000 after being inspired by Captain Tom Moore By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-17T12:17:00Z Read our coronavirus live updates HERE Coronavirus: The symptoms Full Article
uil Men charged after £3 million cocaine haul uncovered in purpose-built smuggling lorry By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-25T11:26:37Z Two men have been charged after a £3 million cocaine haul was uncovered in a purpose-built smuggling lorry in Dover. Full Article
uil Parents told not to feel guilty if they stray from school timetable By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T09:53:00Z Parents of young children should stop trying to follow a strict nursery routine during lockdown and allow them to use technology, the head of a group of London preschools said. Full Article
uil Teenager found guilty of kidnapping and robbing stranger in north London By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-30T10:12:42Z A north London teenager, 16, has been found guilty of kidnapping a stranger in the street and forcing him to withdraw money from a cash machine. Full Article
uil Rogue builder gang who posed as police swindle homeowner out of £100k By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-01T11:11:05Z A homeowner was conned out of more than £100,000 by rogue builders who overcharged for roof repairs — before posing as police and trading standards officers to swindle him again. Full Article
uil Nightingale field hospitals were not built in error to tackle virus, says NHS England chief By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-03T16:06:00Z Nightingale hospitals were not build in error, NHS England's national medical director has said. Full Article
uil HS2 Rebellion protesters block Euston building site entrance of controversial new high speed rail line By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-04T06:36:00Z A group calling themselves 'HS2 Rebellion' have blocked the entrance to a building site at Euston. Full Article
uil China launches trial version of newly designed spacecraft as part of plan to build orbiting space station By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-05T14:05:00Z China has launched a newly designed spacecraft as part of its ambitious plan to build an orbiting space station. Full Article
uil How will London's tallest buildings implement social distancing when thousands of workers return? By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-09T08:19:00Z Full Article
uil Caddis fly larvae are now building shelters out of microplastics By arstechnica.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 20:43:09 +0000 Caddis fly larvae typically construct protective cases out of sand grains and silk. Full Article Science
uil ‘The pain and cost of rebuilding must be borne by those with the broadest shoulders not with another 10 years of austerity’ -Justin Welby on dealing with aftermath of Covid-19 By www.channel4.com Published On :: Tomorrow marks 75 since the nation celebrated VE day - the end of fighting against Nazi Germany in Europe. Full Article
uil Evidence Builds Linking Anticoagulation to COVID-19 Survival - Medscape By news.google.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 23:33:55 GMT Evidence Builds Linking Anticoagulation to COVID-19 Survival MedscapeBlood thinners may boost survival rates of Covid-infected patients: Study ETHealthworld.comCoronavirus blood-clot mystery intensifies Nature.comCoronavirus: Blood thinners could boost survival chances of patients The IndependentBlood thinners may help COVID-19 patients ABC27View Full coverage on Google News Full Article
uil Michael Flynn Pleaded Guilty. Why Is The Justice Department Dropping The Charges? By www.npr.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 09:53:58 -0400 Fate and politics have rewarded decisions made by the former national security adviser and his legal team, ultimately delivering him from legal jeopardy after a years-long odyssey. Full Article
uil Sidewalk Labs cancels plan to build high-tech neighbourhood in Toronto amid COVID-19 By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 10:31:05 EDT Sidewalk Labs, a Google-affiliated company, is abandoning its plan to build a high-tech neighbourhood on Toronto’s waterfront, citing what it calls unprecedented economic uncertainty. Full Article News/Canada/Toronto
uil Michael Che: SNL star to pay rent for all 160 apartments in his late grandmother's building By www.independent.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-16T15:08:56Z Comedian finds it 'crazy' that New Yorkers in public housing must still pay rent despite coronavirus pandemic Full Article
uil Quiz: Jeremy Clarkson thinks Charles Ingram is 'guilty as sin' By www.independent.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T10:04:46Z Clarkson began hosting 'Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?' in 2018 Full Article
uil One Tree Hill's Hilarie Burton says she feels 'guilt' over not speaking out about sexual harassment sooner By www.independent.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-01T09:10:00Z Actor said she did not make her accusations public at first for fear of being labelled a 'troublemaker' Full Article
uil Maldives government builds luxury coronavirus quarantine resort By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-03-13T13:09:00Z Luxury self-isolation Full Article
uil Beanie Feldstein worked in a shop to nail accent for How to Build a Girl By www.film-news.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 10:00:00 +0100 The Booksmart actress was concerned that she wasn't a good fit for the British-based story. Full Article
uil Arsenal frustrated by wage-cut talks with players as pressure builds to cut costs By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-15T08:20:00Z Arsenal are growing frustrated at the progress and complexity of talks with their squad over wage cuts. Full Article
uil Harry Kane to Manchester United: Wayne Rooney would build team around Tottenham's 'Ruud van Nistelrooy' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-19T10:53:00Z Manchester United and England great Wayne Rooney had backed Harry Kane to break his international scoring record, and believes the Tottenham forward is an ideal player to build a team around. Full Article
uil Real Madrid could leave Bernabeu to finish season at 6,000-seater Alfredo Di Stefano Stadium to step up rebuild By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T20:42:54Z Real Madrid could be set to finish the season at the Alfredo Di Stefano Stadium at their training ground in Valdebebas as works continue to renovate their Santiago Bernabeu home. Full Article
uil West Ham won't sell Declan Rice for less than £70m with midfielder key to David Moyes rebuild By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T09:08:07Z David Moyes remains set on overhauling the West Ham squad this summer, but sees Declan Rice as a vital part of his plans going forward. Full Article
uil Rio Ferdinand: Paul Pogba should be 'jewel in crown' at Manchester United… but they have not built around him By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T15:34:00Z Rio Ferdinand has launched an impassioned defence of Paul Pogba, claiming he should be 'the jewel in the crown' at Manchester United and accusing the club of failing to build around him. Full Article
uil Transfer news LIVE: Two Arsenal signings; Partey, Reguilon latest; Saul to Man Utd; Chelsea, Liverpool rumours By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T17:53:00Z Welcome to the Evening Standard's live blog covering the latest transfer news and rumours from the Premier League and beyond. Full Article
uil Liverpool success and football stoppage may convince Jurgen Klopp to delay retirement, says Guillem Balague By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-01T19:35:00Z Liverpool's success combined with the current enforced break from football may have convinced Jurgen Klopp to prolong any future retirement plans, according to football journalist Guillem Balague. Full Article
uil 'No way' Liverpool's Istanbul heroes could beat Jurgen Klopp's Premier League destroyers, says Guillem Balague By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-02T08:12:02Z Liverpool's 2005 Champions League winners would have no chance of beating the current Reds crop, according to football journalist Guillem Balague. Full Article
uil How Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is building better team chemistry during lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-05T16:41:00Z Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says the Premier League's suspension due to the coronavirus pandemic has allowed him the all-important time to develop chemistry between himself and the team. Full Article
uil Arsenal best XI: Build the Gunners' greatest team from across the decades By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-08T15:39:00Z A wave of football nostalgia has filled the schedules of late in the absence of live matches caused by coronavirus. Full Article
uil Arsenal greatest XI: Build the Gunners' best-ever side from across the eras By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-04T18:24:00Z The lack of matches caused by English football's coronavirus-enforced shutdown has led to a wave of nostalgia among the media and fans alike. Full Article
uil Chelsea best XI: Build the Blues' greatest team from across the decades By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-08T15:51:00Z Best XI debates have become a familiar sight on social media during English football's coronavirus-enforced shutdown. Full Article
uil Chelsea greatest XI: Build the Blues' best-ever side from across the eras By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-05T04:02:00Z Football fans and pundits alike debating who merits inclusion in all-time 'Best XIs' has become a familiar fixture across social media during the Premier League's current coronavirus shutdown. Full Article
uil Liverpool best XI: Build the Reds' greatest team from across the decades By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-08T16:04:00Z With professional football in England still suspended indefinitely due to the Covid-19 crisis, supporters across the country have turned to footballing nostalgia for entertainment. Full Article
uil Liverpool greatest XI: Build the Reds' best-ever side from across the eras By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-04T20:08:00Z With the Premier League suspended indefinitely due to the coronavirus pandemic, fans across the country have turned to footballing nostalgia for entertainment. Full Article
uil West Ham best XI: Build the Hammers' greatest team from across the decades By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-08T16:23:00Z With the Premier League still waiting to return amid the Covid-19 crisis, fans across the country have been treated to plenty of nostalgia to keep them going during football's absence. Full Article
uil West Ham greatest XI: Build the Hammers' best-ever side from across the eras By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-05T09:05:00Z With English football still waiting to return amid the coronvirus pandemic, fans across the country have been treated to plenty of nostalgia to keep them going during the game's shutdown. Full Article
uil Tottenham best XI: Build Spurs' greatest team from across the decades By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-09T08:05:00Z With Premier League football yet to return amid the Covid-19 crisis, supporters have been treated to plenty of nostalgia to keep them going during the game's shutdown. Full Article
uil Tottenham greatest XI: Build Spurs' best-ever side from across the eras By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-05T11:53:00Z With English football still waiting to return amid the coronavirus pandemic, fans across the country have been treated to plenty of nostalgia to keep them going during the game's shutdown. Full Article