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How The Assistant exposes Hollywood's abuse silence

The movie which has roots in the exposure of power and abuse in the film industry after #MeToo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2yUI310 via

Quiz of the Week: On UFOs, lockdown loosening and more

How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f9jldJ via

Africa's week in pictures: 24 - 30 April 2020

A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2y6KoGh via

Coronavirus in Ghana: Online funerals, face masks and elections without rallies

Ghana is well known for its elaborate funerals and rowdy election campaigns so coronavirus is changing everything. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f60K2r via

Fiona Ex Machina

By BY WESLEY MORRIS AND JENNA WORTHAM from NYT Podcasts https://ift.tt/3f6bY75 via

Two Arrested in Killings of Transgender Women in Puerto Rico

By BY MICHAEL LEVENSON AND SANDRA E. GARCIA from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2YnU3CH via

Peter Hunt, Who Directed the Broadway Hit ‘1776,’ Dies at 81

By BY NEIL GENZLINGER from NYT Theater https://ift.tt/2VR35Xb via

Scrambling the Political Divide: ‘No Normal Recession’

By BY LISA LERER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2VQ3U2w via

In a Crisis, True Leaders Stand Out

By BY THE EDITORIAL BOARD from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2Wc5wTr via

Amazon Sells More, but Warns of Much Higher Costs Ahead

By BY KAREN WEISE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2xrY3Hw via

Coronavirus: 'We go hungry so we can feed our children'

A growing number of families are struggling to put food on the table during the coronavirus lockdown. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2WgyotA via

Ramadan and Coronavirus: Breaking my fast on Zoom

How fasting in lockdown and isolation has changed Ramadan for young Muslims this year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2WehD27 via

Quiz of the Week: On UFOs, lockdown loosening and more

How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3f9jldJ via

Coronavirus: What it's like to be shielding in your twenties

Grace, 26, doesn't look it but she's deemed extremely vulnerable - here's how she's dealing with having to shield. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3d6hu7E via

Nordic Islands seen in their 'surreal light'

The breathtaking landscapes of Iceland, Greenland, Norway and the Faroe Islands. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2VSmTK4 via

Coronavirus: When your child's in intensive care with Covid-19

Two mothers tell the BBC about their experiences as their young children battled the virus. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Ylvzdt via

Coronavirus: How can I help?

Giving blood, writing a diary, or reading a story to your friends' children are just some of the options. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2WdjdBv via

Coronavirus: Three continents, four lives, one day

The stories of people who died on one day, from an exile who returned home to a disaster survivor. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KOBvDQ via

Coronavirus: 'Many said goodbye to loved ones in an ambulance'

Dr Nigel Kennea describes his role supporting bereaved families at one London hospital during the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3d2Jp8D via

How The Assistant exposes Hollywood's abuse silence

The movie which has roots in the exposure of power and abuse in the film industry after #MeToo. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2yUI310 via

The worldwide race to make solar power more efficient

Scientists are working on better solar cells that will turn more of the sun's rays into electricity. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aRfdMq via

‘Justice not charity’ - the blind marchers who made history

Remembering the maverick blind campaigners who walked to London a century ago to demand equality. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2zL9haP via

Lockdown homeschooling: The parents who have forgotten what they learned at school

Parents have been turning to Google to help them teach the things they’ve forgotten. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3da1stP via

Coronavirus: Japan's low testing rate raises questions

Japan's relatively low rate of virus testing raises questions about how it has tackled the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KKoxXB via

Training AI 'to translate mum's phone messages'

How African researchers are using the continent's languages to help spur innovation in Artificial Intelligence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xkftpr via

Staging a 'socially distanced' boxing match

Inside the Nicaraguan boxing event that caught the world's attention during the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d3ojqW via

Coronavirus: Why the fashion industry faces an 'existential crisis'

"No-one wants to buy clothes to sit at home in," as Next's chief executive Simon Wolfson puts it. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Wc9YBC via

Coronavirus: Why so many US nurses are out of work

At a time when many healthcare workers are risking their lives, some face pay cuts and job loss. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VMxYMs via

How will airlines get flying again?

When passenger planes start flying again, the world of air travel will be very different. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cXyT2s via

Delivering Food Under Coronavirus

By Unknown Author from NYT Home Page https://ift.tt/3f5HYYL via

The Trump Administration’s Legal Moves to Prevent a Meat Shortage, Explained

By BY CHARLIE SAVAGE from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2W43dl2 via

Trump Seeks Push to Speed Vaccine, Despite Safety Concerns

By BY DAVID E. SANGER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3bQeDjg via

Coronavirus: Deadline day for 100,000 tests pledge

It comes as the PM is to lead the Downing Street briefing later - the first time since his return to work. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Smm3mv via

Captain Tom Moore given colonel title on 100th birthday

A host of tributes and gifts help the WW2 veteran who raised £29m for the NHS mark his 100th birthday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2VPDjCX via

Coronavirus R0: Is this the crucial number?

The number at the heart of the decision whether to lift lockdown. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3cYqU5i via

Will thermal cameras help to end the lockdown?

Thermal cameras can spot people with a temperature. Will they help to end the lockdown? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3f37YnQ via

Coronavirus: Madrid's balcony cinema screens films for people in lockdown

People in Madrid can watch films from their balconies after the local council brought in huge screens. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2SioCGa via

'We'll starve to death if this continues'

Half of the world's workers could lose their jobs because of Covid-19, we meet four who are struggling with lockdown. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2SmvouB via

In pictures: Iranian embassy siege in London

Images from 40 years ago, when six gunmen took over the Iranian embassy in Kensington. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2zIAJ9c via

An unlikely coronavirus hotspot in forgotten US corner

How poverty and economic inequality are threatening an entire generation of African Americans. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2xkt53T via

Coronavirus: How does contact tracing work and is my data safe?

Millions in the UK will soon be asked to download an app that helps to limit coronavirus spreading. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2zIPOaN via

Boris Johnson, Carrie Symonds, and a baby in a very exclusive club

Baby Johnson joins Leo Blair and Florence Cameron to become a member of a very exclusive club. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Ymv031 via

Coronavirus: Searching for truth behind Spain's care home tragedy

Families want to know why so many of their elderly relatives have died. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2yZZBZt via

Coronavirus: Japan's low testing rate raises questions

Japan's relatively low rate of virus testing raises questions about how it has tackled the pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KKoxXB via

How will airlines get flying again?

When passenger planes start flying again, the world of air travel will be very different. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3cXyT2s via

Coronavirus: Why the fashion industry faces an 'existential crisis'

"No-one wants to buy clothes to sit at home in," as Next's chief executive Simon Wolfson puts it. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Wc9YBC via

Filtered Coffee May Be Especially Good for Heart Health

By BY NICHOLAS BAKALAR from NYT Well https://ift.tt/2SfLS7V via

Justin Amash Moves Toward a Third-Party Bid for President

By BY JONATHAN MARTIN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2SgY3kB via

Mfume to Return to Congress, Succeeding Elijah Cummings

By BY EMILY COCHRANE from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2YqZaCv via

‘Miedo de ser enfermera’: Los trabajadores de la salud están bajo ataque

By BY KIRK SEMPLE from NYT en Español https://ift.tt/2KJKHJG via

Coronavirus: Mike Pence flouts rule on masks at hospital

In a deleted tweet, the Mayo Clinic said the US vice-president had been told of their mask rules. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YfL9ra via

VE Day anniversary: Queen to lead events 75 years on

The Queen will address the nation as part of a series of events to mark the end of World War Two in Europe. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2SjVgaB via

Coronavirus: Call for £700 catch-up premium for poorer pupils

Secondary schools should get cash to offer extra tuition to disadvantaged pupils, say MPs and peers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aO3zBP via

Coronavirus: Medical cannabis access eased amid lockdown

Clinics have been offering online consultations. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2VPBiXv via

Argentina and France Scrap Soccer Seasons

By BY VICTOR MATHER from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2Yd0wjQ via

Corrections: April 29, 2020

By Unknown Author from NYT Corrections https://ift.tt/3f3HlyX via

Coronavirus Briefing: What Happened Today

By BY PATRICK J. LYONS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2SgQMkW via

How Teachers Are Fighting to Make Meaningful Connections With Students

By Unknown Author from NYT Style https://ift.tt/35ePPih via

Transgresora y tradicional: así es la reina del rap en quechua de Perú

By BY JULIE TURKEWITZ from NYT en Español https://ift.tt/2VKKQTf via

‘Governors Don’t Do Global Pandemics’: Cuomo Faults Others Over Virus

By BY JESSE MCKINLEY from NYT New York https://ift.tt/3eUOBgJ via

Trump Administration’s Message on Reopening Continues to Be Contradictory

By BY PETER BAKER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2WdGKT0 via

How to Defend a Dissertation Virtually

By Unknown Author from NYT Style https://ift.tt/3eWyBuy via

Cooperstown: Wait Till Next Year?

By BY TYLER KEPNER from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2VM5oeg via

China Mounts Aggressive Defense to Calls for Coronavirus Compensation

By BY DAMIEN CAVE AND AMY QIN from NYT World https://ift.tt/3aKNe0H via

Tucker Carlson Beats Sean Hannity as Trump Briefings Give Fox News a Boost

By BY MICHAEL M. GRYNBAUM from NYT Business https://ift.tt/2KNH6dn via

It’s Not Enough to ‘Get Back to Normal’

By BY SUSAN E. RICE from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2VMHYFJ via

Coronavirus: 98-year-old doctor working through the lockdown

France's oldest doctor continues to support patients during the pandemic, despite being at high risk of getting coronavirus. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3eYNAEg via

Coronavirus: This is what reopening in US looks like

Barber shops, tattoo parlours, beaches and restaurants reopen in Georgia. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3cUny3a via

'I wanted doors I could slam': Growing up in a see-through house

Shelley Klein lived in a modernist masterpiece - but envied her friends' more traditional homes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Wc7d30 via

Coronavirus: Mexico factory staff question 'essential work'

Concerned about coronavirus, Mexican workers are calling for US-owned factories to be closed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YcYgJl via

Stressed firms look for better ways to source products

The way firms get their raw materials may change rapidly now Covid-19 has disrupted supply chains. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YadZsT via

Coronavirus immunity: Can you catch it twice?

Immunity is the crucial question and understanding it will tell us how the pandemic will end. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cTP4h8 via

Coronavirus and climate: Australia's chance to shift to green energy

Scientists say the economic impact of the virus gives a window for action to cut emissions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2S6RMrR via

U.S. Governors Move Ahead With Reopening, Despite Health Worries

By BY JACK HEALY, MANNY FERNANDEZ AND PETER BAKER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3eXCu2o via

Coronavirus Briefing: What Happened Today

By BY PATRICK J. LYONS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/35hgbQL via

Briefings Were ‘Not Worth the Time,’ Trump Said. But He Couldn’t Stay Away.

By BY PETER BAKER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3eZndxS via

The State of the States Is Dire

By BY THE EDITORIAL BOARD from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2VHLFwf via

In Kayleigh McEnany, Trump Taps a Press Fighter for the Coronavirus Era

By BY ELIZABETH WILLIAMSON from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3eYg8xO via

Coronavirus: One big weekly shop back in fashion, says Tesco

Supermarket boss Dave Lewis says shopping trips are less frequent but basket sizes have doubled. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2xi2DIi via

Coronavirus: Councils vying for emergency virus cash

County councils say care funding must be a priority while district councils say services are at risk. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YaNhAo via

Coronavirus: Hardship payment for dairy farmers considered

The virus outbreak has led to problems for the dairy industry, with warnings that cows could be slaughtered. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2zBMPRr via

Ethereal image of Cosmos flowers wins photo competition

A photo of Cosmos flowers wins the International Garden Photographer of the Year's Black & White photo project. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3eXuK0k via

Coronavirus: Families foster pets during outbreak

As animal shelters are forced to limit operations, many people have applied to temporarily rehome a pet. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3cS6WZP via

Coronavirus: What Trump voters think of his handling of crisis

'Dumbfounded' or 'great job' - Americans who backed the president in 2016 rate his pandemic response. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2SeVe3B via

Coronavirus: Florida pastor continues in-person services

Pastor Rich Vera is among a minority in America who say it’s appropriate to gather to worship. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YaMbEx via

Coronavirus immunity: Can you catch it twice?

Immunity is the crucial question and understanding it will tell us how the pandemic will end. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3cTP4h8 via

The Uber driver evicted from home and left to die of coronavirus

Rajesh Jayaseelan found himself homeless and sick in London with Covid-19. His widow tells his story. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3eVHioN via

TV in lockdown: How shows are coping without a studio audience

Some TV shows are struggling without a crowd - but others have arguably improved. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3cO2yuM via

Coronavirus: Why are people still flying into the UK? And other questions

Why is it still possible to fly into the UK during the coronavirus lockdown, and other questions answered by BBC experts. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2sLbMXA via

Coronavirus doctor's diary: 'We aren't diagnosing many cancers now'

Planned surgery has been cancelled across the NHS - there may be some big changes when it resumes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2y452Xl via

Coronavirus: 'I returned my suits and spent £100 on loungewear’

Demand for casual clothing is soaring during the lockdown, but is the UK at risk of dressing down too much? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2W2QKhD via

Stressed firms look for better ways to source products

The way firms get their raw materials may change rapidly now Covid-19 has disrupted supply chains. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YadZsT via

Saudi Arabia to end executions for crimes committed by minors, says commission

The Human Rights Commission says people who committed crimes as minors will no longer be executed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bGYvQT via

Why so much US resistance to lockdown?

The protesters have made global headlines but it's ideology not economics driving them. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cSSiBQ via

Rare glimpse into El Salvador's overcrowded prisons

A rare glimpse into El Salvador's notoriously overcrowded prisons. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aHdE3w via

Ken Walibora: How Kenya's 'king' of Swahili writing inspired me

Ken Walibora died on 10 April and left behind a generation of Kenyans who grew up on his books. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2xSs57D via

Jack Ma: The billionaire trying to stop coronavirus (and fix China's reputation)

How Jack Ma's growing clout during the coronavirus crisis may put him in the sights of China's jealous leaders. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VBL670 via

Coronavirus: Is it too early to expand our 'social bubbles'?

New Zealand is relaxing some social distancing measures, but is it safe for other nations? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2W0m9kP via

A visual guide to the economic impact

Key maps and charts explain how the virus has impacted markets and businesses around the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32LO6zX via

Anna Wintour Made Condé Nast the Embodiment of Boomer Excess. Can It Change to Meet This Crisis?

By BY BEN SMITH from NYT Business https://ift.tt/3bH8cPq via

Governors, Facing Pressures on All Sides, Weigh Reopening Their States

By BY SHAILA DEWAN AND VANESSA SWALES from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3aFs6J9 via

For Trump, Lying Is a Super Power

By BY CHARLES M. BLOW from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2yPNkGU via

Saudi Arabia to end executions for crimes committed by minors, says commission

The Human Rights Commission says people who committed crimes as minors will no longer be executed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bGYvQT via

Coronavirus: 'I'm tattooing myself every day in lockdown, but I'm running out of space'

Coronavirus: 'I'm tattooing myself every day in lockdown, but I'm running out of space' from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aHzd3T via

Coronavirus: 'When will pandemic end?' and other questions from kids

Jonathan Ball, professor of virology at the University of Nottingham, answers science questions sent in by children, that you've probably been wondering about too. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3eSsdnX via

The boy who photographed La Belle Époque of France

Jacques Henri Lartigue documented La Belle Époque of France. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2W1ISNu via

Coronavirus: The people inspired into making a difference

The BBC spoke to people inspired by Capt Tom's effort help the NHS by walking lengths of his garden. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/359NNQI via

Coronavirus: Should maternity and paternity leave be extended?

A petition calling for maternity leave to be extended due to coronavirus has attracted many signatures. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/356jiuK via

Coronavirus: The US resistance to a continued lockdown

The protesters have made global headlines but it's ideology not economics driving them. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3cSSiBQ via

Jack Ma: The billionaire trying to stop coronavirus (and fix China's reputation)

How Jack Ma's growing clout during the coronavirus crisis may put him in the sights of China's jealous leaders. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2VBL670 via

Coronavirus: Is it too early to expand our 'social bubbles'?

New Zealand is relaxing some social distancing measures, but is it safe for other nations? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2W0m9kP via

Coronavirus: A visual guide to the economic impact

Key maps and charts explain how the virus has impacted markets and businesses around the world. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/32LO6zX via

'He said it was the stupidest idea he had ever seen'

How Abigail Forsyth set up and grew the popular reusable cup business, KeepCup. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Y9a4fY via

'I feel like I don't count,' says man with MND

The government's advice on shielding is failing people with motor neurone disease, according to a charity. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2S4GLr1 via

Gruffalo artist Axel Sheffler: 'This was something I could do to help'

Axel Sheffler has rushed to publish a book which explains the coronavirus pandemic to children. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2zyWAjh via

Coronavirus: Can these robot roommates liven up lockdown?

The BBC's Cody Godwin invites some robots to entertain her - and her dog Bogart - during lockdown. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cFekYy via

Yemen war: Separatists declare autonomous rule in south

The Yemeni government has warned of "dangerous and catastrophic consequences" of the move. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cTWeSR via

What’s on TV Sunday: ‘Penny Dreadful: City of Angels’ and ‘Vida’

By BY SARA ARIDI from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/2zxncRN via

Coronavirus: New York to allow tests in pharmacies

Testing remains a key problem across the US but some states have started to lift restrictions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KzcJHB via

Coronavirus Live Updates: Pandemic Alters Ramadan Traditions; Scientists Ponder More Versatile Drugs

By Unknown Author from NYT World https://ift.tt/2xO2WuJ via

Emily Herzberg, Samuel Dowd

By Unknown Author from NYT Fashion https://ift.tt/2xRvPpU via

Jessica Murray, Joshua Sheppard

By Unknown Author from NYT Fashion https://ift.tt/2x9TG3J via

Quotation of the Day: The Draft Filled a Void, but What Happens Next?

By Unknown Author from NYT Today’s Paper https://ift.tt/3aCrlR9 via

Corrections: April 26, 2020

By Unknown Author from NYT Corrections https://ift.tt/2S8L6JJ via

Coronavirus: New York to allow tests in pharmacies

Testing remains a key problem across the US but some states have started to lift restrictions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KzcJHB via

Coronavirus: Ecuador 'victim' found alive in hospital mix-up

The Ecuadorean woman was wrongly declared to be dead, and someone else's ashes were sent to her family. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2VDWXBu via

Coronavirus: Military to test key workers in mobile units

The mobile units will travel to "hard to reach" areas as the government looks to ramp up testing. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3cOaCMd via

Ramadan: Muslims fast under coronavirus lockdowns

Normally a time when people gather to break their fasts and pray, many are marking Ramadan alone. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VY7Z3F via

Coronavirus: Care home staff struggling to get tests

Managers have told the BBC their workers are having to travel long distances for screening. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2VB6NnV via

Coronavirus: Charity dad returns full-time to NHS front line

Paramedic Tristan Cork says he faced a dilemma but wants to "be part of the fight" against Covid-19. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2VFsCCW via

Coronavirus: Dorset celebrant hosts handfastings online

A celebrant is hosting a virtual commitment ceremony for couples on their wedding days. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3cRTfdz via

Coronavirus: Can these robot roommates liven up lockdown?

The BBC's Cody Godwin invites some robots to entertain her - and her dog Bogart - during lockdown. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cFekYy via

Chicago Bans Horse-Drawn Carriages Starting in 2021

By BY MARIEL PADILLA from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2xYzgej via

Where Is Kim Jong-un? How Experts Track North Korea’s Leader

By BY CHRISTOPH KOETTL, ROBIN STEIN, AINARA TIEFENTHÄLER AND DAVID BOTTI from NYT World https://ift.tt/2yLxNrG via

Coronavirus: Dundee father of 13 tests positive for Covid-19

The Hann family have found lockdown a struggle but say they feel "privileged" as they pull together. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3cL7Jf8 via

Coronavirus: Minecraft virtual nightclub raises money for NHS

With the nation urged to stay at home, a night out in a virtual club proves a big draw for three friends. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Y3INLO via

Coronavirus: 'I had to shave off my beard so I could wear a face mask'

John Armstrong was "devastated" when he realised there was no alternative to shaving off his facial hair. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2VDhDdd via

Ultra-Orthodox and trans: 'I prayed to God to make me a girl'

Growing up as a Hasidic Jew, Abby Stein had no idea trans people existed - she just felt sure she was a girl. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2S4ELif via

Week in pictures: 18-24 April 2020

A selection of news photographs taken around the world this week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2zrqeqx via

Lockdown: The teacher using pavements as blackboards

A mother of five spreads her knowledge of plants and trees by chalking names on local pavements. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2x5NwBu via

Coronavirus: Has Sweden got its science right?

The strategy devised by scientists was to keep large parts of society open but not everyone is convinced. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2yKwfhW via

Coronavirus: Are these seven targets being hit?

Ministers have set targets for testing, medical equipment and hospital beds. Have they delivered? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2VBQCXo via

Coronavirus: Should I worry about my lockdown eating?

Weeks of lockdown is putting a strain on some people's relationship with food. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2VBbwWP via

Coronavirus: Why going without physical touch is so hard

Touch is the first sense humans develop in the womb - is that why so many are finding lockdown difficult? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bEgEPl via

The celebrities striking the right note by spreading comfort and joy

Not all stars have come off well, but some are providing positivity, humour and a human touch. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3eQDANe via

Nova Scotia shooting: 'They had no idea the hell they were going to face'

Canada's deadliest shooting is pieced together by the people swept up in its path of terror. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3cD5F90 via

Coronavirus: The celebrity cash giveaway and other stories fact-checked

Unpicking the week's dubious claims including a fake cash giveaway and a Covid-19 "remedy". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2S2G7dl via

Coronavirus: Belgium unveils plans to lift lockdown

Schools will be allowed to reopen from 11 May, but with no more than 10 pupils per class from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2S6StBs via

Tree kangaroos: How a joey in Australia is helping save his wild cousins.

How a joey in an Australian zoo is helping his wild cousins in Papua New Guinea. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2S0Jsd2 via

America Shouldn’t Have to Play by New York Rules

By BY BRET STEPHENS from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2Vyr6Cl via

Gene Deitch, Prolific Animator, Is Dead at 95

By BY NEIL GENZLINGER from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/2yKclDn via

Dos hermanos murieron en Nueva Jersey. Su familia lucha para que vuelvan a México

By BY ANNIE CORREAL from NYT en Español https://ift.tt/2W0aWkp via

Businesses Tiptoe Into a World of Masks, Gloves and Wary Customers

By BY RICK ROJAS AND RICHARD FAUSSET from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2KySFVW via

Trump’s Temporary Halt to Immigration is Part of Broader Plan, Stephen Miller Says

By BY MICHAEL D. SHEAR AND MAGGIE HABERMAN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2Kxbbhp via

California Lifts Ban on Plastic Bags Amid Virus Concerns

By BY HEATHER MURPHY from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2VAqUTf via

Coronavirus Antibody Tests: Can You Trust the Results?

By BY APOORVA MANDAVILLI from NYT Health https://ift.tt/2VYFDpM via

This Focaccia Isn’t Your Garden-Variety Flatbread

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Coronavirus Briefing: What Happened Today

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