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Scottish politics: Rebecca McQuillan: It’s one year to the election and all bets are off

 




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The rise of Netflix: an empire built on debt - podcast

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 deadline

Netflix 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.

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I’m Gaming My Way Through Quarantine — and That’s Nothing to Feel Guilty About

Video games can fill the productivity and social void in this unusual time




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Guilded raises $7 million for its competitive gaming-focused chat app

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. […]




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CRV’s Saar Gur wants to invest in a new wave of games built for VR, Twitch and Zoom

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 […]





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Pandemic fears in border towns as workers flock in to build Trump's wall

Hundreds of workers pass through Ajo, Arizona, daily. Residents say they have been partying and visiting stores in large groups

Unlike 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.”

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A Mysterious 25,000-Year-Old Structure Built of the Bones of 60 Mammoths

The purpose of such an elaborate structure remains a big open question




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Inspired by cheetahs, researchers build fastest soft robots yet

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.




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Musk's SpaceX, Bezos' Blue Origin land contracts to build NASA's astronaut moon lander

((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.))




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Driver Mo Robinson pleads guilty to manslaughter of 39 people found dead in lorry in Essex

Lorry driver Maurice Robinson has admitted the manslaughter of 39 people who were found dead in a refrigerated trailer in Essex.




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Police hunting thieves who stole personal protective equipment from NHS building amid coronavirus crisis

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Pensioner, 90, attempting to climb height of Suilven mountain on stairs raises £100,000 after being inspired by Captain Tom Moore

Read our coronavirus live updates HERE Coronavirus: The symptoms




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Men charged after £3 million cocaine haul uncovered in purpose-built smuggling lorry

Two men have been charged after a £3 million cocaine haul was uncovered in a purpose-built smuggling lorry in Dover.




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Parents told not to feel guilty if they stray from school timetable

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.




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Teenager found guilty of kidnapping and robbing stranger in north London

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.




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Rogue builder gang who posed as police swindle homeowner out of £100k

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.




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Nightingale field hospitals were not built in error to tackle virus, says NHS England chief

Nightingale hospitals were not build in error, NHS England's national medical director has said.




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HS2 Rebellion protesters block Euston building site entrance of controversial new high speed rail line

A group calling themselves 'HS2 Rebellion' have blocked the entrance to a building site at Euston.




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China launches trial version of newly designed spacecraft as part of plan to build orbiting space station

China has launched a newly designed spacecraft as part of its ambitious plan to build an orbiting space station.




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How will London's tallest buildings implement social distancing when thousands of workers return?




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Caddis fly larvae are now building shelters out of microplastics

Caddis fly larvae typically construct protective cases out of sand grains and silk.




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‘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

Tomorrow marks 75 since the nation celebrated VE day - the end of fighting against Nazi Germany in Europe.





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Michael Flynn Pleaded Guilty. Why Is The Justice Department Dropping The Charges?

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.




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Sidewalk Labs cancels plan to build high-tech neighbourhood in Toronto amid COVID-19

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.



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Michael Che: SNL star to pay rent for all 160 apartments in his late grandmother's building

Comedian finds it 'crazy' that New Yorkers in public housing must still pay rent despite coronavirus pandemic




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Quiz: Jeremy Clarkson thinks Charles Ingram is 'guilty as sin'

Clarkson began hosting 'Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?' in 2018




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One Tree Hill's Hilarie Burton says she feels 'guilt' over not speaking out about sexual harassment sooner

Actor said she did not make her accusations public at first for fear of being labelled a 'troublemaker'




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Maldives government builds luxury coronavirus quarantine resort

Luxury self-isolation




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Beanie Feldstein worked in a shop to nail accent for How to Build a Girl

The Booksmart actress was concerned that she wasn't a good fit for the British-based story.




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Arsenal frustrated by wage-cut talks with players as pressure builds to cut costs

Arsenal are growing frustrated at the progress and complexity of talks with their squad over wage cuts.




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Harry Kane to Manchester United: Wayne Rooney would build team around Tottenham's 'Ruud van Nistelrooy'

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.




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Real Madrid could leave Bernabeu to finish season at 6,000-seater Alfredo Di Stefano Stadium to step up rebuild

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.




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West Ham won't sell Declan Rice for less than £70m with midfielder key to David Moyes rebuild

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.




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Rio Ferdinand: Paul Pogba should be 'jewel in crown' at Manchester United… but they have not built around him

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.




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Transfer news LIVE: Two Arsenal signings; Partey, Reguilon latest; Saul to Man Utd; Chelsea, Liverpool rumours

Welcome to the Evening Standard's live blog covering the latest transfer news and rumours from the Premier League and beyond.




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Liverpool success and football stoppage may convince Jurgen Klopp to delay retirement, says Guillem Balague

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.




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'No way' Liverpool's Istanbul heroes could beat Jurgen Klopp's Premier League destroyers, says Guillem Balague

Liverpool's 2005 Champions League winners would have no chance of beating the current Reds crop, according to football journalist Guillem Balague.




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How Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is building better team chemistry during lockdown

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.




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Arsenal best XI: Build the Gunners' greatest team from across the decades

A wave of football nostalgia has filled the schedules of late in the absence of live matches caused by coronavirus.




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Arsenal greatest XI: Build the Gunners' best-ever side from across the eras

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.




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Chelsea best XI: Build the Blues' greatest team from across the decades

Best XI debates have become a familiar sight on social media during English football's coronavirus-enforced shutdown.




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Chelsea greatest XI: Build the Blues' best-ever side from across the eras

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.




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Liverpool best XI: Build the Reds' greatest team from across the decades

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.




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Liverpool greatest XI: Build the Reds' best-ever side from across the eras

With the Premier League suspended indefinitely due to the coronavirus pandemic, fans across the country have turned to footballing nostalgia for entertainment.




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West Ham best XI: Build the Hammers' greatest team from across the decades

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.




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West Ham greatest XI: Build the Hammers' best-ever side from across the eras

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.




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Tottenham best XI: Build Spurs' greatest team from across the decades

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.




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Tottenham greatest XI: Build Spurs' best-ever side from across the eras

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.