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Universal Credit: Plea not to axe £20 a week ‘lifeline’

The Joseph Rowntree Foundation calls on the chancellor to extend an increase to Universal Credit. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-54344099

Egg freezing 10-year limit should be scrapped, says ethics body

UK ethics body says it would give women worried about declining fertility more time and options. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-54338306

Black History Month: Postboxes painted to honour black Britons

Sir Lenny Henry is among a variety of figures to feature on the postboxes in Black History Month. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-54344961

Great Barrier Reef: Uncovering the secrets of Australia's deep waters

Scientists explain how the biggest deep-sea study of two marine parks led to exciting discoveries. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-54322760

Female Koran reciters 'part of Islamic legacy'

How female Muslim Koran reciters are making their voices heard. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-54344579

Hydrogen-powered train makes UK maiden journey

The Hydroflex made a 25-mile round-trip in Warwickshire, reaching speeds of up to 50 mph. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-54350046

Coronavirus: What is the R number and why does it matter?

Experts keep discussing the value of R, but what is it and why does it matter? source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-52494495

'The new Covid support for business is nuts'

Dejection over latest government help for business has left many small firms fearing for their futures. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-54333640

Russian cleaner sweeps to power in surprise village vote

'Flabbergasted' Marina Udgodskaya only entered the race as her boss needed someone else to stand. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-54338785

Meghan Markle on 'defensive' and displaying 'signs of anger' in latest interview

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Fears of 'thousands of deaths' as almost 1m miss breast cancer scans in lockdown

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50 charities and campaigners demand £20 Universal Credit rise is made permanent

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Boris Johnson set 6 tests to stop child abuse as paedophiles' online crimes rise

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Labour urges MPs to ditch planning law that will create a 'generation of slums'

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No, Joe Biden isn't wearing an earpiece to cheat in the US election TV debate

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Man sentenced to death for 'posting blasphemous song in WhatsApp group'

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Donald Trump and Joe Biden go head to head in the first US Election debate

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In the Breonna Taylor Case, a Battle of Blame Over the Grand Jury

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Trump Sent a Warning. Let’s Take It Seriously.

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Cuomo and De Blasio Need a United Front on Coronavirus Hot Spots

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The Very Jewish R.B.G.

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What Have We Learned From Trump’s Tax Revelations?

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Covid-19 Cases Jump in Canada, Prompting New Restrictions

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Ex-Pussycat Dolls star to undergo labia surgery after feeling 'self-conscious'

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Russia fighter jet intercepts US and German aircraft after panic near border

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What's on TV Tuesday: The presidential debate; 'Weakest Link'

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Sir David Attenborough gets quizzed by kids after plea to world leaders to save nature

His hope for the future of the planet lies in the hands of children, so what do they want to ask him? source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-54333080

Coronavirus: NHS faces pandemic 'triple whammy' this winter

Health bosses warn about rising Covid-19 cases, a major backlog in treatment and reduced capacity. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-54332539

Coronavirus: Early pub closing 'putting shop workers at risk'

Staff in stores selling alcohol after 10pm may be exposed to violence and infection, a union warns. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-54325772

The water-saving device wasting billions of litres every week

Low flush toilets often waste more water than they save due to poor engineering and confusing buttons. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-54326178

Newspaper headlines: 'Tory rebels' virus revolt' amid 'deadly chaos'

Many of Tuesday's papers lead on pressure on ministers to give MPs a say over Covid-19 restrictions. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-the-papers-54334534

TikTok ban: How did TikTok stay online in the US?

Sophia Smith-Galer explains why President Trump shifted his position on banning new downloads of the app source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-54333290

Dublin Lord Mayor: Hazel Chu and her Chinese heritage

The city's first Lord Mayor of Chinese heritage reveals the racism she and her family have faced. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-54295594

From tea fields to university in Sri Lanka

Theresa is one of the first women from her community of tea pickers in Sri Lanka to go to university. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-54235728

Scientists create a microscopic robot that ‘walks’

The scientists behind a microscopic "walking" robot hope their tech could one day be used against cancer. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-54327412

The cat who hitched a lift on a worldwide tour

Former Scottish rugby player Dean Nicholson met a lifelong friend as he cycled around the world. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-54329606

Ai Weiwei: 'Too late' to curb China's global influence

The Chinese artist and dissident says the West should have worried about China decades ago. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-54321598

Life: Doctor Foster spin-off explores 'loneliness in big cities'

BBC One drama Life follows residents of Manchester whose lives intertwine unexpectedly. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-54272378

'If you steal music, you aren't a real music fan'

The music industry is trying to clampdown on the latest form of music piracy known as stream-ripping. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-54245479

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Parrots removed from UK wildlife park after they started swearing at customers

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Sex toy firm unveils new device that it claims can 'give men a female orgasm'

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Trump’s Debt, His Future and Ours

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‘Exhausted’ family and friends spent 92 million extra hours caring for dementia sufferers during lockdown

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Paris Attack Puts Focus on Threat From Blasphemy Groups

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Armenia-Azerbaijan Conflict: What's Behind the Fighting in Nagorno-Karabakh

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Coronavirus tales from Tom's Bench on Clapham Common

Jim Grover's pictures of people he met on Clapham Common who talked about their altered lives. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/in-pictures-54293229

Covid: Dementia patient's wife describes 'torture' of lack of visits

A woman describes her pain at not being able to see her husband regularly at his care home. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-suffolk-54301225

Orkney island of Westray claims to have UK's longest golf hole

The monster 738-yard hole on the Orkney island of Westray is one of the longest in the world. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-54233377

Voicemail from prison: How a mum and daughter rebuilt their relationship

A voicemail app makes it easier to speak to family members in prison, as one young woman found when her mum was jailed. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/stories-54194831

The woman who quit smoking and built a hypnotherapy firm

Grace Smith used hypnosis to give up smoking, and it inspired her to take up the profession. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-54263488

Test and Trace: 'I spoke to one person in four months'

People who worked for England's NHS Test and Trace tell of technical problems, confusion and wasted resources. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-54284095

High Street hopefuls: The people opening new shops

The entrepreneurs opening High Street businesses during Covid when others have closed or gone digital. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-54207593

Meng Wanzhou: The PowerPoint that sparked an international row

The top Huawei executive's closely watched extradition case returns to court on Monday. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-54270739

MLB's expanded playoff field is set. A quick look at all 8 wild-card series matchups

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Covid symptoms: What are they and how do I protect myself?

A new cough, fever and change in smell or taste are the key symptoms that mean you may have coronavirus. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-51048366

Covid: Seven ways the job market has changed for young people

The coronavirus pandemic has transformed the working lives of the under-25s. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/explainers-54005156

Strictly Come Dancing: How do you film during a pandemic?

The BBC has revealed how it will protect celebrities, dancers and crew working on the show. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/explainers-54271411

Emergency lockdown 'could see all socialising across north and London banned'

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'My husband wants a divorce after having time to think about us during lockdown'

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Ransomware Attacks Take On New Urgency Ahead of Vote

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Trump Wants to Discredit the Election. This Nerd Could Stop Him.

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Shepard Smith, Fox News Apostate, Is Starting Over at CNBC

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We Don’t Need Debates

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Social Media Needs an Election Declaration of Conscience

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In Praise of PBS, a True Democratic Institution

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Will Trump’s Presidency Ever End?

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Coronavirus: Ministers ‘set to ban socialising indoors and close pubs and restaurants’ in northern England and London

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Louis De Zoysa: Shooting suspect named after killing of Croydon police sergeant

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Coronavirus: ‘I used to film weddings but now I film funerals’

Ian Wilkinson has filmed more than 100 services since April. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leicestershire-54292982

Female street artists: 'People assume I’m not the artist'

Rosie is passionate about brightening our cities but she says she's faced sexist views on the streets. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-54302556

Photography award winners show the fragility and beauty of mangrove forests

The Mangrove Photography Award winners show the beauty and fragility of the unique ecosystems. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/in-pictures-54241533

University entrance: The ‘taboo’ about who doesn’t go

How have white working-class boys been so left behind in getting university places? source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-54278727

Senate hearings for Amy Coney Barrett to begin Oct. 12 as Republicans eye Election Day

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Amy Coney Barrett: Who is Trump's Supreme Court pick?

A favourite of social conservatives, Judge Barrett would swing the highest US court further right. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/election-us-2020-54303848

Analysis: LSU's losses too great to overcome as defending champions upset by Mississippi State 44-34

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University students: Tips and tricks to help you cope in a pandemic

From embracing awkward Zoom chats to persevering with annoying flatmates, experts give some advice. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-54294707

White supremacist gang member who waited in ambush for police died in shootout, sheriff says

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My Money: 'Hollie thinks she spent less than me'

Jay and Hollie from Liverpool take us through their week's spending. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-54250155

Former Chiefs head coach Todd Haley in new role: High school offensive coordinator

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Idles: 'We'd love to do a zorb gig'

The Bristol punks talk "mental" live shows, class warfare and "violent-toned" new music. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-53989276

What is Donald Trump's Covid record?

The president is under scrutiny for his response to the coronavirus pandemic. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/election-us-2020-54248080

Italian family fosters Gambian migrant: 'The son we never had'

When Gambian orphan Muhammed Sanneh arrived in Sicily aged 16, his life took an unexpected turn. source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-54275288

Civil service shake-up: Rewiring the government machine or blowing a fuse?

Can Dominic Cummings succeed in shaking up the way civil servants deliver on the PM's promises? source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-54299048