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Coronavirus: Can the chancellor save the economy from Covid-19?

Will Rishi Sunak's £190bn superpower be enough to counter the economic effects of coronavirus? source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53597663

Bryan Cranston reveals he had COVID-19, says he's now donating 'liquid gold' plasma

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Climate change 'driving UK's extreme weather'

Last year was remarkable for high temperatures and severe swings, according to the Met Office. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-53601257

SEC announces 10-game football schedule with only conference games

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Bafta TV Awards: Stars prepare for virtual ceremony

There is no red carpet at this year's virtual ceremony - unless the stars unfurl one in their homes. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-53579935

Coronavirus: 'Chancellor must protect' jobs of those shielding

Charities are calling on the chancellor to protect the jobs of workers who have been shielding. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53602276

Universal Credit 'failing millions of people', say peers

Lords blame the design of the benefit payment for "soaring rent arrears and use of food banks". source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-53599763

Prison launches take-away meal deliveries

Brixton prison is taking orders for take-aways from its professional-standard training restaurant. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-53598637

Kylie and Kendall Jenner endorsed 'knock-off' Apple products on Instagram

They promoted AirPods clones, whose design may be in breach of Apple's intellectual property rights. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53596192

Brain tumour patient Matty gives thanks for 800 letters

Matty, 15, has received messages from astronaut Tim Peake and TV presenters Ant and Dec. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leicestershire-53597890

Coronavirus: Brits, Balearics and battered businesses

Ibiza's nightclub scene has been hit hard by coronavirus, leaving people in need of support. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-53591705

'I helped Black Lives Matter without protesting'

Three people share what they have done to support Black Lives Matter without going to protests. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-53599404

Quiz of the week: Which star called out disinformation?

How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days? source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-53594955

What exactly is a 'Karen' and where did the meme come from?

To many the Karen meme - and its male equivalent Ken - sums up a specific type of white privilege. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-53588201

Stabbing in Hackney as victim rushed to hospital and police patrols in place

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Trump Floats an Election Delay, and Republicans Shoot It Down

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Will Herman Cain’s Death Change Republican Views on the Virus and Masks?

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Mitch McConnell Could Rescue Millions. What Is He Waiting For?

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The Nightmare on Pennsylvania Avenue

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John Lewis Believed America Would Survive Trump

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The Future of American Liberalism

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Gypsy, traveller and black Caribbean pupils at least twice as likely to be permanently excluded from school, figures show

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North of England lockdown: Where are new local restrictions and what are the rules?

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Madeleine McCann suspect’s ‘secret cellar’ left untouched since year tot vanished as cops remove skips full of evidence

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Jacqueline Jossa goes make-up free as she shows off ‘reality’ of mum life

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NHS patients will have to ‘book A&E appointments before showing up at hospital’

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Kathie Lee Gifford says late Live co-host Regis Philbin ‘had her back’ through late husband’s cheating scandal

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Meredith Vieira’s 16-year-old dog survives coyote attack after suffering broken jaw, 2 lost teeth and abdominal wounds

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Former Census directors tell Congress extra time is vital for an accurate 2020 count

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What's on TV Thursday: 'The Great Debate'; NBA Basketball

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Helen Flanagan strips to luxury print bikini to celebrate her 30th birthday

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US TV legend Regis Philbin's cause of death confirmed by Chief Medical Examiner

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Germany will not be able to avoid second wave of coronavirus, warns scientist

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Man in his 20s shot dead in north London

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Man shoots at mum and son several times for 'not social distancing'

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Beckie Mullen, known as wrestler Sally the Farmer's Daughter in GLOW, dies at 55

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Google, Apple, Facebook, Amazon go virtually to Washington: Big Tech CEOs questioned over antitrust concerns

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Speaker Pelosi mandates wearing masks on House floor after Rep. Gohmert tests positive for COVID-19

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Nasa Mars 2020: First aircraft to fly on another planet

Ingenuity is a 1.8kg (4lb) helicopter that will ride to Mars attached to the belly of Nasa's Perseverance. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-53587718

Black pupils face trebled exclusion rate in some areas

An analysis shows black pupils are more likely to be excluded than their peers in most council areas. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-53516009

Coronavirus: UK lockdown solidarity 'starting to fray'

The public are being consulted on how to avoid community divisions opening up in the months ahead. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-53584856

'I recorded fraudsters stealing my money'

Criminals are exploiting the coronavirus pandemic for gain, according to one leading investigator. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53527947

India and China race to build along a disputed frontier

The rival nuclear powers are trying to out-build each other along their disputed Himalayan border. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-53171124

Kids kidnapped for sex or forced to fight for ISIS left abandoned and suicidal

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Lawmakers, United in Their Ire, Lash Out at Big Tech’s Leaders

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Behavioural fatigue theory used to justify lockdown delay 'was not backed by government scientists'

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BREAKING - 'Shooting' in north London sees police descend on Tottenham

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What's on TV Wednesday: 'Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.'

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Grindr date threatens to shoot man in the head and set him on fire after meeting

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Emmy 2020: Black nominees gain ground, Latino representation still abysmal

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Pals fined £9,000 for going to the pub in middle of 14-day quarantine period

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Hundreds to quarantine after COVID-19 case linked to Florida high school graduation ceremony

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'Unimaginable loss': Chicago police deputy chief dies by apparent suicide in department facility

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Opinion: What if the Marlins were the Yankees? MLB letting Miami be guinea pigs with COVID-19 outbreak

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'Racial equity': Biden proposes federal contracting, debt relief to aid racial minorities in economic recovery

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Two JetBlue employees died from coronavirus complications on same day: 'A painful reminder of this pandemic's reach'

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Generator fumes kill 4 family members in hurricane-ravaged Texas; thousands still without power

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More free school meals 'would stop diet disaster'

A national food strategy for England calls for an extension of the scheme to end childhood hunger. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-53574164

Coronavirus: Hong Kong implements strict measures amid new cases

Dining in restaurants will be banned and only two people from different households can meet. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-53575875

Coronavirus; Business rescue package has 'delayed the inevitable'

Insolvencies slow during lockdown, but experts say the worst is yet to come. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-53417948

Coronavirus: Scaled back Hajj pilgrimage due to start in Saudi Arabia

Only a very limited number of Muslims living in the kingdom will be able to make the Hajj this year. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-53571886

Bringing Mars back to Earth

An audacious mission to bring rock samples from Mars back to Earth is about to begin - find our more with our illustrated guide source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-53553623