Harry Potter: How one drag queen became 31 JK Rowling characters
Jaremi Carey, drag star Phi Phi O'Hara, spent October becoming some of JK Rowling's famous creations. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2puxzB5
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The African Americans discovering Ghana
Ghana has declared 2019 the 'year of return' and is encouraging the African diaspora to visit the country, but why are some deciding to make it their new home? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NAqQ0G
All you need is mud: Japan’s new spin on rugby
If you sign up for tambo rugby in Japan, playing dirty isn’t a choice - it’s a promise. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2q8c21a
'People come for the selfies but won't pay $2 for pizza'
Pizzability became a viral hit but then the customers stopped coming. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2C1Ekgk
18 Shades of Black: The Indian women using fashion to challenge tradition
The 18 Shades of Black campaign was inspired by the reaction to women gaining entry to a holy shrine. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34bGdmO
On the inside of a hacking catastrophe
A massive data breach can cause chaos within a company and put IT staff under extreme stress. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2q5DtbZ
7-Year-Old Girl Is Shot in Chicago While Trick-or-Treating, Police Say
By BY AIMEE ORTIZ AND MIHIR ZAVERI from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2WxlqYn
The Value of Working Expeditiously
By BY DEB AMLEN from NYT Crosswords & Games https://ift.tt/3357PKb
Allergies: Teenagers needing hospital treatment up 65% in five years
There are calls for the government to introduce legislation on how schools should manage allergies. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2N2IElO
Orpington crash: One dead and 15 hurt as buses and car collide
Two buses and a car collided in south-east London at about 22:10 GMT, police say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2r1UKmN
Quotation of the Day: What Recovery? Life on the Edge
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Memphis Clerk Sentenced to 22 Years for Killing Teenager Who Stole Beer
By BY MIHIR ZAVERI from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2NsQe8h
Toronto’s City of Tomorrow Is Scaled Back Amid Privacy Concerns
By BY DAN BILEFSKY from NYT World https://ift.tt/33b97DC
'End human rights abuse' in mental-health hospitals
Report reveals "terrible suffering" of people with autism or learning disabilities detained in hospitals. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34lnfu1
Climate change 'making mountaineering riskier'
Thinning ice and snow cover is leading to more rock-falls and landslides. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34kwElE
Whirlpool 'silenced customers' amid tumble dryer fire scare
MPs criticise the maker's use of non-disclosure agreements and its response to tumble dryer fires. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2PHiGpX
New Threats Put Wildfire Fighters’ Health on the Line
By BY JULIE TURKEWITZ from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/34hJr8d
Brazil wildfires: Blaze advances across Pantanal wetlands
The area is one of the most biodiverse regions in the world, and a popular tourist destination. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2qbOtUY
Maids for sale: How Silicon Valley enables online slave markets
Domestic workers have been illegally sold via Instagram and other apps on Google and Apple's stores. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Nx2gxk
Girl hit by car while trick or treating in Croxteth
Shots were fired at a car which then struck the 12-year-old girl in a street on Merseyside. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2qWTu4c
The Papers: Trump's 'derailing' words and voters' sign-up rush
Many of Thursday's front pages focus on the US president's "extraordinary" election intervention. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2pwDdCD
Philippines Struck by Second Big Earthquake in Three Days
By Unknown Author from NYT World https://ift.tt/34eZyU1
Celebrating artists who have experienced homelessness
One Festival of Homeless Arts features work by artists who are, or have been, homeless. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2qarJEN
My Money: 'I only paid 70p towards my dinner'
As part of a new BBC blog series, Eliza Hunt shares what she spent her money on this week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2MYvdDr
Could electric roads spark a green transport revolution?
Specially adapted trucks in Germany are being tested on electric roads. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2C9bXx3
Instagram drives growth in pick-your-own pumpkin farms
With Halloween upon us, a growing number of people are picking pumpkins directly from farms. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NplNQt
Ford and U.A.W. in Tentative Contract Deal
By BY THE NEW YORK TIMES from NYT Business https://ift.tt/3269PAJ
Car industry gloom as UK production falls further
Output fell in September capping a 15-month period of decline, an industry body says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34dZTGC
Spiders inspire double-sided sticky tape to heal wounds
The tape could help surgeons bind tissues together when stitching is difficult, scientists say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31XUTo8
The Clintons and Justice Ginsburg on Judicial Nominations, Then and Now
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Hotline for prisoners' families 'not being answered' - report
People worried about family members in jail say an emergency phone line just went to an answering machine. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2N3pxIy
Shuri Castle: Fire engulfs world heritage site in Japan
Shuri Castle, in Okinawa, was built 500 years ago in the Ryukyu Dynasty and is a World Heritage Site. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Wx9ENp
Essex lorry deaths: The deadly people smuggling trail leading to France
France is seen as a bottleneck in the smugglers' network and a springboard to London. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2qRBRTk
Bronze Age monument discovered in Forest of Dean
The previously unknown site was found after a laser survey of woodland in the Forest of Dean. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/334S71u
Banksy: Behind-the-scenes photos 'show artist at work'
A book from Banksy's former agent contains photos said to be of the artist - but none show his face. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Wu2vxt
John Bolton summoned to Trump impeachment inquiry
He likened an alleged White House proposal to Ukraine to a "drug deal", witness testimony says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/321OcRT
Canadian province to introduce 'values test' for immigrants
An example question would be: "In Quebec, men and women have the same rights, true or false?" from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2JCKMhY
Breastfeeding suites increasing in popularity in the US
Private breastfeeding spaces are increasing in the US, including in train stations and supermarkets. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2PvI29V
Georgia Plans to Purge 300,000 Names From Its Voter Rolls
By BY NICHOLAS CASEY from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2WrdJ5X
Stick to Sports? No Way. Deadspin Journalists Quit en Masse.
By BY MARC TRACY from NYT Business https://ift.tt/31YbsQz
Hundreds of U.S. Troops Leaving, and Also Arriving in, Syria
By BY ERIC SCHMITT AND HELENE COOPER from NYT World https://ift.tt/331hmlz
Iraq Prime Minister Pressed to Quit as Protests Clog Streets
By BY ALISSA J. RUBIN from NYT World https://ift.tt/2pqzoyQ
UEFA Punishes Bulgaria for Fans’ Racist Behavior
By BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2NsSaxw
Peugeot owner 'in merger talks with Fiat Chrysler'
Reports suggest the carmakers are exploring a tie-up to create a near $50bn US-Europe auto giant. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2qTk9Pn
Muslim speed dating: Three minutes to find a soulmate who shares your faith
Young Muslims in London are trying out speed dating as a way to meet a partner who shares their faith. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/36fYX6h
Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon ordered by HBO
News of the prequel House of the Dragon comes after another, starring Naomi Watts, was reportedly axed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31Yw8Ir
The man behind the Inktober viral drawing challenge
Artist Jake Parker just wanted to improve his sketches. It snowballed into a global challenge. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2PtMwxP
Netflix founder: 'Learn when to get out of the way'
You need to learn "when to get out of the way" as a start-up CEO, says Netflix founder Marc Randolph. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Jyj6ep
Student housing told to fix 'awful' problems
The universities minister holds a summit over failures in student accommodation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2WnEdoE
Brexit deal means ‘£70bn hit a year to UK by 2029'
The UK economy will be 3.5% smaller than if it had stayed in the EU, claims a new study. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Pv2Kqo
Missing woman search end a 'relief and curse'
No items connected to Leah Croucher were found in a lake during a two-week search, police say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34cwwEv
White House Ukraine Expert Sought to Correct Transcript of Trump Call
By BY JULIAN E. BARNES, NICHOLAS FANDOS AND DANNY HAKIM from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2BUttVr
Sony to Shut Down PlayStation Vue, a Cable Alternative
By BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Business https://ift.tt/34ecRUW
Asthma carbon footprint 'as big as eating meat'
Seven in every 10 inhalers prescribed in England contain propellants harmful to the environment, researchers say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2PF15yX
Gatwick trial cuts plane boarding time by 10%
The airport operator is experimenting with new sequences to get passengers on planes quicker. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Puk0fz
Why New York Can’t Pick Up Its Trash
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Toyota’s Support of Trump Emissions Rules Shocks Californians
By BY TIFFANY HSU from NYT Business https://ift.tt/34gMn5g
Woman Who Oversaw Robberies Targeting Asians and Indians Gets 37 Years in Prison
By BY MARIEL PADILLA from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/369Aa3Q
72 British Lawmakers Condemn ‘Colonial’ Coverage of Meghan
By BY ALAN YUHAS from NYT World https://ift.tt/2BRnK2I
House Passes Resolution Recognizing Armenian Genocide
By BY CATIE EDMONDSON AND RICK GLADSTONE from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2Nq4qPo
Despair for Many and Silver Linings for Some in California Wildfires
By BY THOMAS FULLER, JULIE TURKEWITZ AND JOSE A. DEL REAL from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/32WbkCw
Can the Nationals and Astros Turn This World Series Into a Classic?
By BY TYLER KEPNER from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2NnCk7r
Rugby World Cup: England fined for crossing halfway line before New Zealand match
England are fined a four-figure sum for crossing the halfway line as they lined up in a V formation to face the haka before their Rugby World Cup semi-final match against New Zealand. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2JyEShZ
‘Fear’ Review: 3 Men in a Shed, 1 Missing Girl on Their Minds
By BY ELISABETH VINCENTELLI from NYT Theater https://ift.tt/2MVLF7q
Strong Earthquake Strikes Southern Philippine Island
By BY GERRY MULLANY from NYT World https://ift.tt/2pYgVd6
Trump impeachment: Democrats plan first formal vote
Nancy Pelosi says it will "ensure transparency", but the White House calls the process "shady". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2qSxM1l
As Kurds Tracked ISIS Leader, U.S. Withdrawal Threw Raid Into Turmoil
By BY BEN HUBBARD AND ERIC SCHMITT from NYT World https://ift.tt/32T0GMQ
What the U.S. Withdrawal Cost the Kurds
By BY NEIL COLLIER AND BEN LAFFIN from NYT World https://ift.tt/2Nn3XgS
Boston College student's girlfriend charged over his suicide
Inyoung You is accused of being abusive towards Alexander Urtula, who died on his graduation day. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/36cxvGK
Brain illness spread by ticks has reached UK
Public Health England says it has found tick-borne encephalitis virus in ticks in the UK for the first time. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NkBZCt
Army Officer on White House Staff Reported Concerns on Trump’s Ukraine Dealings
By BY DANNY HAKIM from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2Nh6Akm
Pupil background 'should be part of league tables'
Ethnicity, free school meals and special needs should be factored in, Bristol University research says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2MRGCox
Narcissists 'horrible people but happy'
They might be shameless attention-seekers but narcissists are also likely to be happier people. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2qSUB51
The Papers: Election row and daily pills 'tackle depression'
The PM's latest bid at securing a December election dominates Tuesday's front pages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2JwlYrZ
Cookbook Authors Discuss Jewish Cuisine
By BY FLORENCE FABRICANT from NYT Food https://ift.tt/32Wiy9D
The Baltic States Get Their Culinary Due
By BY FLORENCE FABRICANT from NYT Food https://ift.tt/2NjKJsH
2 Photos of Tense White House Moments: Note the Differences
By BY ANNIE KARNI from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/34aLqes
A Chocolate Bar With a Golden Blockchain Token
By BY FLORENCE FABRICANT from NYT Food https://ift.tt/31WXWg6
No, the Nationals Are Not Cursed by an Early Plan to Celebrate
By BY JAMES WAGNER from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2NoxSVW
Iraqi Antigovernment Protests Grow, Part Battle Lines and Carnival
By BY ALISSA J. RUBIN from NYT World https://ift.tt/34aQBLC
With California Ablaze, Firefighters Strain to Keep Up
By BY TIM ARANGO, THOMAS FULLER, JOSE A. DEL REAL AND JACK HEALY from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2Nil2IQ
His Mind Fading, a Former Football Star Wonders but Cannot Know
By BY MICHAEL POWELL from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2ou8YvQ
Avatars: Are we ready for our digital twins?
When we think of avatars, we imagine a blue film character. But now they're being used very differently. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2PyQk15
Meet the people of Tamba
Giovanni Hänninen says the portraits he shot in Tambacounda, Senegal "represent everyone's history". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NglBmp
Moneta Sleet: The great black photographer you've never heard of
It's 50 years since Moneta Sleet became the first African American to win a Pulitzer for journalism. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/36dSjgT
‘The Affair’ Season 5, Episode 10 Recap: Movement Is Life
By BY SEAN T. COLLINS from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/2MPliQC
‘Watchmen’ Season 1, Episode 2 Recap: American Hero Story
By BY SCOTT TOBIAS from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/31WqtTj
Frozen eggs storage 10-year limit 'should be changed'
The current 10-year limit is frustrating women who want to delay parenthood, experts say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2omgysb
Review: In Zawe Ashton’s ‘for all the women,’ the Price of Uprooting a Life
By BY BEN BRANTLEY from NYT Theater https://ift.tt/32S0w8z