Germany’s highest court has ruled a 2015 law banning assisted suicide when being conducted on a “business basis” is unconstitutional February 26, 2020, 9:55 AM 2 min read BERLIN — Germany’s highest court ruled Wednesday that a 2015 law banning assisted suicide when being conducted on a “business basis” is unconstitutional. Federal Constitutional Court Judge […]
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Image copyright Reuters Tests for coronavirus are being increased to include people displaying flu-like symptoms at 11 hospitals and 100 GP surgeries across the UK. The tests will provide an “early warning” if the virus is spreading, Public Health England medical director Prof Paul Cosford said. It comes as more schools closed or sent staff
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Colbert noted how “these folks said a lot of words, and I did not hear many of them because these candidates were speaking all over each other.” Noah, meanwhile, called it “wild” and “crazy”, claiming he hadn’t “seen white people go at each other that hard since khakis were on sale at Banana Republic.” Check
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Image copyright Getty Images The new chancellor must raise taxes in his first Budget or break the government’s rules on borrowing, a leading economic think tank has warned. Rishi Sunak is under pressure to increase spending on the NHS, social care and schools. He has also inherited a fiscal target from his predecessor Sajid Javid
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Japanese electronics maker Panasonic has declined to comment on reports it is planning to end its partnership with Tesla to produce solar panels at a factory in New York state February 26, 2020, 7:03 AM 2 min read TOKYO — Japanese electronics maker Panasonic declined to comment on reports Wednesday that it is planning to
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LOS ANGELES — LeBron James sees a long, prosperous future ahead of Zion Williamson and the up-tempo New Orleans Pelicans. In the immediate present, James and Anthony Davis are a whole lot closer to basketball’s ultimate goal, as they proved in their first meeting with their fellow No. 1 overall draft pick. James had 40
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Analysts generally thought he did well in the debate, but they were divided on how much it might help him. “Smart of Pete to keep hammering away on down-ballot races.” — Jesse Lehrich, former foreign policy spokesman for Hillary Clinton “‘How can we deliver a revolution if you can’t support a rule change?’ Killer line
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Netflix adds a new adaptation of a young adult novel this week featuring Elle Fanning and Justice Smith in the leading roles. Though Netflix did not share this adaptation, “All the Bright Places,” with critics beforehand, the trailer leans into the YA quirkiness. In reading the original novel’s synopsis, I’ll share that the story has
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Kate Middleton and Prince William put off engagements last week to spend time with their children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte, who had a school break. The family ― including Prince Louis, who is too little to go to school ― decided to spend the break “lambing,” according to William. “Lambing” refers to the births
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Image copyright Craig Barritt Drinks giant Diageo has warned that its profits will be hit this year, as bars and restaurants in China are forced to close because of the coronavirus outbreak. The Guinness-owner said that operating profits were likely to be £140m-£200m lower than expected, due to disruption in Asian markets. It joins companies
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