Image copyright Family handout Image caption Billy and Joe were described as stars who “belong in the sky” Tributes have been paid to twin brothers found dead together who had appeared on Channel 4 reality TV show My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding. Billy and Joe Smith, aged 32, who took part in a 2014 episode, […]
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Image copyright EPA Cabin crew at Lufthansa’s low-cost airline Germanwings are staging a three-day strike over the New Year period, forcing the cancellation of about 180 flights. The walkout, called by the UFO union, began at 23:00 GMT on Sunday and will last until 23:00 GMT on Wednesday. Talks over the weekend broke down, with
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Greta Thunberg and Sir David Attenborough have met for the first time (via Skype as they did not want to add to their carbon footprints) to discuss the climate crisis and share their thoughts on how to make an environmental impact. Greta, who spoke to Sir David from Stockholm, is guest editing the BBC’s Today
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Being there makes all the difference. When our correspondents are on the ground — or underground or on the ice or at sea — they, and you, can get up close to the story, sometimes uncomfortably so, uncovering essential details that no phone interview could ever capture. This means traveling to some of the world’s
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A day after Andy Murray put his Grand Slam comeback on hold, Japan’s Kei Nishikori has become the latest high-profile player to withdraw from next month’s Australian Open, citing a right elbow injury December 30, 2019, 7:44 AM 2 min read MELBOURNE, Australia — A day after Andy Murray put his Grand Slam comeback on
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Robots haven’t replaced warehouse workers yet, but they’re here — and they need some human supervision By MATT O’BRIEN AP Technology Writer December 30, 2019, 8:01 AM 5 min read NORTH HAVEN, Conn. — Robots haven’t replaced warehouse workers yet, but they’re here — and they need some human supervision. Doing your job side-by-side with
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Image copyright PA Media The government is promising an overhaul of how graduates are able to access their student loan accounts online. A new online repayment service will launch in 2020, offering graduates more up-to-date balance information, the Department for Education said. The move aims to modernise the Student Loans Company (SLC) repayment system. Education
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A sex toy that can be controlled through a mobile app is a finalist for the Last Gadget Standing award at CES 2020, an electronics show in Las Vegas December 30, 2019, 7:00 AM 2 min read LAS VEGAS — A sex toy that can be controlled through a mobile app is a finalist for
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — It turns out 13 wins weren’t enough to earn the New Orleans Saints a first-round bye in the NFC playoffs. The runaway winners of the NFC South will have to win an extra game if they hope to reach the Super Bowl. They’ll be the No. 3 seed in the playoffs and
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LOS ANGELES, Dec 29, (Variety.com) – The holiday box office proved fruitful for a wide variety of movies as overall ticket sales reached $200 million over the weekend ― a 6.3% boost from last year. Disney and Lucasfilm’s “Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker” led the bounty, crossing $361 million in North America after this weekend’s
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