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Tuesday, April 30, 2019
Starbucks rolls out summer menu with a hot pink Dragon Drink
Starbucks unveiled a summer menu that includes old favorites and a brand new hot pink Dragon Drink.
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Venezuela government takes CNN and BBC off the air
CNN was taken off the air by the Venezuelan government on Tuesday moments after the network broadcast a feed that showed military vehicles running over protestors in Caracas.
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Instagram is testing hiding your likes
What is Instagram without likes? Some users are about to find out.
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Thai cave rescue boys sign Netflix deal for miniseries
The twelve Thai boys and their soccer coach who were trapped in a flooded cave last summer will soon tell their story on Netflix. On Tuesday, they formally signed a deal with the online streaming giant.
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Facebook is making a major shift to move past 'old issues'
Facebook debuted a makeover for its main app on Tuesday and said the company is making a major shift in how it's run.
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Amazon launches United Arab Emirates site
Amazon launched a new website in the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday, replacing Souq.com — the popular regional e-commerce platform it bought for $580 million in 2017 — with Amazon.ae.
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Apple's iPhone sales fall 17%
At one time, the staggering success of the iPhone helped catapult Apple to become the world's most valuable company. Now, its lackluster smartphone sales are dragging down Apple's business.
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What the uprising in Venezuela means for oil prices
The deepening chaos in Venezuela could have profound consequences for the global oil markets.
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China sentences second Canadian to death
A Canadian citizen has been sentenced to death in China for producing and trafficking a large amount of methamphetamine, a Chinese court announced Tuesday.
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Xi Jinping praises a historic student protest. It could never happen today
In a country whose leadership has little tolerance for open dissent, it is rare to hear Chinese President Xi Jinping praise a student protest against the government.
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Iran secretly executed teens, says Amnesty
Iran secretly executed two teenagers last week, according to rights group Amnesty International, which criticized the country for its "utter disdain for international law and the rights of children."
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Huawei has a new problem in Europe
Europe's telecoms companies want to do business with China's Huawei. That may have just gotten harder.
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Muslim model makes swimsuit issue history
Boundary-breaking Muslim supermodel Halima Aden has made history once again by becoming the first model to wear a hijab and burkini in the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue.
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France hands down 447 fines in 8 months under a new law punishing harassment of women
French courts have in the last eight months handed 447 fines to violators of a new law that seeks to combat harassment of women, the country's equality minister Marlène Schiappa has confirmed.
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India faces tropical cyclone threat
India is bracing for a significant tropical cyclone later this week, a storm which could be the strongest to strike the country's coastline in almost five years.
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What it's like to vacation in Iraq
When you're deciding your next vacation destination, it's unlikely that Iraq will be top of your list.
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Contaminated blood victim: 'He knew he was dying... I wasn't there for him'
Derek Martindale gave emotional testimony about how contaminated blood affected him and his brother.
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Is it worth it to fly an ultra-low-cost airline?
It's a seven-hour flight across the Atlantic at a bargain price: Low-cost airline Norwegian will jet you from New York to Madrid for $154 one way, taxes included. And the fare isn't a travel anomaly -- the likes of American Airlines and Lufthansa are all fighting for passenger pennies, offering round trip fares between various US cities and Europe for under $400.
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New type of dementia identified
Experts say the dementia discovery - the most important for years - could help find new, effective treatments.
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Blood inquiry evidence 'harrowing and chilling'
Chairman praises bravery of victims as public inquiry into contaminated blood scandal begins.
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Tennis star Stephens said 'forever yes' to soccer player Altidore
Two very engagement-esque photos confirm: 26-year-old Olympian Sloane Stephens and her longtime boyfriend Jozy Altidore are tying the knot.
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Venezuela opposition leader declares 'final phase' of ousting President Maduro
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Face and genitals 'not for presumed donation'
Some body parts should be excluded from the new system of presumed consent organ donation, say experts.
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This is Marriott's answer to Airbnb
Airbnb is disrupting the hotel industry, but the online rental site could be getting some unexpected competition from the world's biggest hotel chain.
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Police launch new hospital deaths inquiry
New criminal investigation launched into deaths of hundreds of patients at Gosport War Memorial Hospital
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Four Seasons Health Care facing administration
Four Seasons Health Care is expected to appoint administrators after struggling with its debts.
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Ukraine's next president gets tough with Putin
Ukrainian President-elect, Volodymyr Zelensky, might be a political novice, but he's also willing to stand up to the most experienced geopolitical player on the block: Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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'Yeti' footprints sighted, Indian Army tweets
For centuries, humans have been searching for the Yeti -- and now, in an unceremonious tweet, the Indian Army is claiming to have found evidence of the mythical Himalayan monster.
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Has the Irish tiger blown itself out?
In its entire history, Ireland has never made it past the quarterfinals of the Rugby World Cup.
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Maternity review of Cwm Taf hospitals to be published
Two hospitals are under scrutiny, prompted by concern about the deaths of a number of babies.
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Gosport hospital deaths: Families await police review
Hundreds of deaths of patients at Gosport War Memorial Hospital could be reinvestigated by police.
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Monday, April 29, 2019
Japan's 85-year-old monarch retiring as the people's Emperor
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UN boss raises Xinjiang Uyghurs during his trip to China
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has reminded China that its treatment of Uyghurs is still under close watch. Human rights must be respected even when fighting terrorism, he told Chinese authorities during a visit to last week's billion-dollar Belt and Road Forum in Beijing, according to a UN spokesman.
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Jakarta is sinking and Indonesia doesn't want its capital there anymore
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ISIS leader allegedly appears for first time in five years
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US sails destroyers through Taiwan Strait
The US Navy sailed two destroyers, the USS Stethem and USS William P. Lawrence, through the Taiwan Strait on Sunday, referring to the operation as a "routine" transit.
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Contaminated blood scandal: Inquiry hearings to begin
A public inquiry into what has been called the NHS's "worst treatment scandal" is to start taking evidence.
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Contaminated blood scandal: Martin's story
Martin was one of thousands of NHS patients infected with HIV or hepatitis in the 1970s and 80s.
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Families in Blackpool are getting lessons in resilience to improve mental health.
Families in Blackpool are getting lessons in resilience, as part of a £10 million programme to improve mental health.
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'Completely avoidable' measles outbreak hits 25-year high in US
Officials say more than 700 Americans have been infected, calling the outbreak "completely avoidable".
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Compulsory CPR lessons rejected for schools in Wales
A charity says it would improve the odds of survival for people who have cardiac arrests outside hospitals.
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Want to work for L'Oreal? Get ready to chat with an AI bot
Businesses are starting to use AI for recruiting and managing employees. Those that don't adopt it risk being left behind.
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Urine test to end 'smear fear'
Women could collect a sample of urine at home to check their risk of cervical cancer, research suggests.
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UK police ask rape victims to hand in phones
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Social care: Homeowners urged to pay £30,000 towards care by downsizing
People who can afford it should pay up to £30,000 by downsizing or releasing equity, report says.
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Deadly cyclone lashes southeast Africa
At least nine people have died since Tropical Cyclone Kenneth, the strongest storm to hit the region since records began, made landfall in Mozambique on Thursday.
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Sri Lanka bans burqas for 'public protection' after bomb attacks
Calling burqas "a security risk and a flag of fundamentalism," Sri Lanka's president is banning the garment worn by some Muslim women.
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Czech footballer Josef Sural dies in bus crash
Czech international Josef Sural has died following a minibus crash in Turkey, according to a tweet from his club.
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India turns to Bollywood for poll candidates
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Sunday, April 28, 2019
Seaweed pouches replace thousands of plastic bottles at the London marathon
Thirsty while running? Here, have a seaweed ball full of sports drink.
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Shell's stand on LGBT rights under scrutiny over Brunei's anti-gay laws
Royal Dutch Shell's stand on LGBT rights has come under scrutiny following the introduction of laws that punish gay sex with death in Brunei.
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Sri Lanka suspect's sister fears 18 relatives are dead
The sister of the suspected ringleader of Sri Lanka's deadly Easter Sunday bombings has told CNN up to 18 of her family members are missing and feared dead since the attacks and subsequent raids.
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Fury as half-marathon bans African runners
Organizers of an Italian half-marathon have backed down after their decision to ban African athletes from participating sparked outrage and led to allegations of racism.
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More than 270 poll workers dead from overwork after Indonesian election
More than 270 election staff have died from overwork-related illnesses after the world's third biggest democracy hit the polls earlier this month, an election official said.
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Spain headed for first coalition government
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Mexico state plagued by violence: 682 killed
In just the first few months of 2019, the Mexican coastal state of Veracruz has been plagued by bloodshed -- on the streets, in drive-by shootings, and even with a massacre at a family gathering.
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Obesity: Study of 2.8 million shows increased disease and death risks
From the slightly overweight to the morbidly obese, weight gain has "serious implications", researchers say.
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Sugar 'not necessary' for a good cuppa
Cutting it out does not affect people's fondness for tea, according to new research.
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Man City returns top of EPL thanks to goal-line technology
Manchester City kept its hopes of a consecutive English Premier League title alive after battling to a hard-fought 1-0 win against Burnley Sunday.
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Spectacular crashes mark action-packed Paris ePrix
Formula E's wildly unpredictable fifth season continued at a rain-soaked Paris ePrix, as Robin Frijns became the eighth different driver to win one of the eight races this season.
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Opioid painkillers 'must carry prominent warnings'
The health secretary announces a plan for prominent warnings on addictive medicines.
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Saturday, April 27, 2019
Obesity and depression 'hand-in-hand' in children
From the age of seven, obesity and emotional problems are closely linked, a UK study suggests.
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Friday, April 26, 2019
Cosmetic procedures: Firms warned over 'duty of care'
England's top doctor says too many providers are "operating as a law unto themselves".
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Salah on target as Liverpool go top of EPL
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Chick-fil-A makes special Sunday delivery to sick boy thanks to a quick-thinking nurse
Anyone who has tried to eat at Chick-fil-A on a Sunday knows that's the one day of the week the fast food chain famously closes its doors to allow employees to both rest and worship.
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Gorillas perfect their selfie style in photo with park ranger
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