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New top story on Hacker News: Measuring mutexes, spinlocks and how bad the Linux scheduler is

Measuring mutexes, spinlocks and how bad the Linux scheduler is 31 by bazzargh | 5 comments on Hacker News.

New Year's Eve: London fireworks celebrate start of 2020

Some 12,000 fireworks lit up the UK capital's skyline to usher in the start of the new decade. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2F6zFeN

Lewis Capaldi named the UK's biggest-selling musician of 2019

The Scottish star helped the UK music industry towards a fifth consecutive year of growth. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/359zIB7

Heal divisions in 2020, says Archbishop of Canterbury

"Begin cementing our unity one brick at a time," Archbishop of Canterbury says in new year message. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Qb675T

Smokers past and present 'live in more pain'

Smokers and ex-smokers who have quit report being in more pain than people who have never smoked. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/36fX8G6

Who'd be a lifeguard for cold water swimmers?

Enthusiasts rave about cold water swimming - but the lifeguards must be ready to save lives in icy water. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/36ebCGp

What year is it?

While lots of people are celebrating the start of 2020, it's a different year altogether for some. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2FcfLPi

Taking on Germany’s tampon tax: 'Periods are not a luxury'

Their petition gained more than 180,000 signatures and led to a change in the law. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2uadQbZ

Bodybuilding: 'It's made me address my false leg'

Craig Earley turned to bodybuilding after he was seriously injured in a car crash. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZFEZ1U

The story of the aeroplane house in Nigeria's capital Abuja

Said Jammal has spent 20 years building the family's unusual home in the Nigerian capital Abuja. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/36qn6qo

Are your friends bad for your health?

We tend to copy the way our friends and family behave, potentially leading us to put on weight or even divorce. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2MIDkDu

Why mature dating apps are coming of age

An increasing number of older people are turning to dating apps for mature people, in a quest for love. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/36dW9q9

Could relatives of measles virus jump from animals to us?

A group of viruses, of which measles is one, are adept at jumping to species barrier. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37rsXMw

The region which legislates who you can love

LGBT activists are mounting legal battles against the Caribbean's colonial-era homophobic laws. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2sBFJcu

What does it mean to be a black traveller?

Four millennials on being the first black person some people meet, and other issues for black tourists. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37uoJnn

'How Pokémon Go has changed my life'

Players say the virtual reality game makes them happier and healthier. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37sD8Aa

20 things to look out for in 2020

Christmas is over, it's dark and cold - but there are plenty of bright spots on the horizon. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2QABINp

Protect Veterans From Fraud

By BY THE EDITORIAL BOARD from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/36oXN8x

New top story on Hacker News: Movie Theater in town created by Disney World closed for almost a decade (2018)

Movie Theater in town created by Disney World closed for almost a decade (2018) 12 by bryanrasmussen | 2 comments on Hacker News.

Baby Archie and Prince Harry cuddle in new photo

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex release the image on Instagram to mark the turn of the year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39wjLIi

Texas Churchgoers Welcomed the Poor, but Sensed This One Was Trouble

By BY DAVE MONTGOMERY, ANEMONA HARTOCOLLIS AND RICK ROJAS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/37mK6XF

Al interior de un tribunal de guerra estadounidense: la ropa y la cultura en Guantánamo

By BY CAROL ROSENBERG AND WENDY MACNAUGHTON from NYT en Español https://ift.tt/2uaRjvL

Science Panel Staffed With Trump Appointees Says E.P.A. Rollbacks Lack Scientific Rigor

By BY CORAL DAVENPORT AND LISA FRIEDMAN from NYT Climate https://ift.tt/356WYj6

New top story on Hacker News: Huawei’s Revenue Hits Record $122B in 2019 Despite U.S. Campaign

Huawei’s Revenue Hits Record $122B in 2019 Despite U.S. Campaign 4 by vo2maxer | 2 comments on Hacker News.

Data Breach at Wyze Labs Exposes Information of 2.4 Million Customers

By BY SANDRA E. GARCIA from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2Q8mCzD

Local shops urge action to save cash machines

The Link network should raise the fee it pays cash machine operators, say convenience store owners. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2MErOZW

The digital links of 2019's global protests

Protests in Hong Kong, Chile and the Middle East all shared an online presence which helped connect the movements. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37oZNO1

'Why I stuck by my drug addict son'

Sue Hopkins stuck by her son Martin who has been a drug addict for most of his adult life. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39tKd5m

2019 in news: The alternative end-of-the-year awards

From the ridiculous to the more ridiculous, the weird stories that caught the eye this year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39ndZch

Tech 2019: Our biggest technology stories

Social media scandals dominate the list of the most-read news stories by the Tech desk this year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/359u169

The Hogmanay cinema panic that killed 71 children

Children found the exits locked as they tried to escape what they thought was a fire in the cinema. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2F5FKYC

'Man on the Moon' moment - the year's big breakthroughs

The year of treating the untreatable: 2019 breakthroughs that could transform medicine. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/35dMvSS

New top story on Hacker News: “Wyze was committing espionage against American citizens in the United States”

“Wyze was committing espionage against American citizens in the United States” 4 by Andrex | 0 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Deep learning algorithm outperforms 5 full-time breast imaging specialists

Deep learning algorithm outperforms 5 full-time breast imaging specialists 24 by rusht | 6 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Too Much Crypto

Too Much Crypto 32 by fanf2 | 8 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Researchers observe brain-like behavior in nanoscale device

Researchers observe brain-like behavior in nanoscale device 5 by known | 0 comments on Hacker News.

Australia: Volunteer firefighter killed by 'freakish' wind

There are also concerns in Australia that "extraordinary fire behaviour" will increase the flames. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Q9moIE

National living wage to rise by 6.2% in April

The government says it will boost pay by more than four times the rate of inflation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2SIsGR5

Record sightings of whales, dolphins and seals in UK, says Wildlife Trusts

More than 800 sightings of whales, dolphins and seals have been logged in British waters this year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2MK4OJ3

Pompeo to Meet With Ukraine’s Zelensky in Kyiv

By BY EDWARD WONG from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2QBrqwz

Judge Dismisses Lawsuit by Ex-Trump Aide Subpoenaed in Impeachment Inquiry

By BY CHARLIE SAVAGE from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2F9n62h

Schumer Demands Witnesses Be Called at Senate Impeachment Trial

By BY ERIC LIPTON AND MAGGIE HABERMAN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2ZCv39z

Double the Federal Minimum Wage

By BY THE EDITORIAL BOARD from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2SIqNUv

After Death From Falling Debris, Violations Found at 220 Buildings

By BY AZI PAYBARAH from NYT New York https://ift.tt/36acVGp

The Legacy of Destructive Austerity

By BY PAUL KRUGMAN from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2QcEadO

American Airstrikes Rally Iraqis Against U.S.

By BY ALISSA J. RUBIN AND BEN HUBBARD from NYT World https://ift.tt/37ofNjf

The best space images of 2019

With some blockbuster space missions underway, 2019 saw some amazing images beamed back to Earth. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2SCCSuA

Pictures that people in solitary confinement ask for

Artists and everyday people send images of life outside prison to inmates in solitary confinement. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZBapXx

Hydrogen-powered drones could point way to future travel

Hydrogen-powered drones have several advantages to lithium ion-powered ones, says Dr Enass Abo-Hamed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Qyv76b

The Syrian town with more cats than people

The few remaining inhabitants of a bombed-out Syrian town take comfort from hundreds, perhaps thousands, of cats. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2MFNvJ9

TV in 2020: Shows coming to small screen near you

The choice of great TV shows is strong as traditional broadcasters and online services do battle. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37m1ig0

The decade in grime

Grime's prospects were shaky in 2010, but the genre has ended the decade triumphantly. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2MHcNGN

Tablets to smart speakers: The 2010s in spending

What did we buy and what did we leave on the shelf during a decade of invention and changing habits? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Q9OX8N

Autism diagnosis: 'I want 40 years of my life back'

People diagnosed with autism in adulthood describe growing up believing they were "bad" or "alien". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/353DXhz

'We can give a lot of the power back to the fans'

How two friends created an online storytelling platform with more than 80 million global users. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39qsBHx

'Why feeling the cold from a drinks can blew my mind'

Just before her first "handiversary", transplant miracle Cor Hutton explains why the smallest things mean so much. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2QbrhRz

New top story on Hacker News: Principles of the American Cargo Cult (2003)

Principles of the American Cargo Cult (2003) 6 by kick | 0 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: How writing began, and other unexpectedly funny stories about cuneiform [video]

How writing began, and other unexpectedly funny stories about cuneiform [video] 5 by jelliclesfarm | 1 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Taking a look at a covert CIA virtual fencing solution [video]

Taking a look at a covert CIA virtual fencing solution [video] 17 by Jerry2 | 0 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Video: A Language for Making Movies

Video: A Language for Making Movies 12 by brudgers | 0 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Quanta’s Year in Math and Computer Science (2019)

Quanta’s Year in Math and Computer Science (2019) 11 by Anon84 | 2 comments on Hacker News.

Eagles Overwhelm Giants to Clinch a Playoff Berth

By BY BILL PENNINGTON from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2ZxWKAe

John Lewis, Congressman and Civil Rights Icon, Has Pancreatic Cancer

By BY EMILY COCHRANE from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2Q8dTO8

Bill Barr Thinks America Is Going to Hell

By BY KATHERINE STEWART AND CAROLINE FREDRICKSON from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2SBnazG

The Presidential Nominating Process Is Absurd

By BY DAVID LEONHARDT from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2MFgEEt

Ten questions from the past 10 years

How well do you remember events in England from the past decade? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2F6emK4

MOTD2: Should offside be included in VAR? Keown & Wright can't agree

Match of the Day pundits Ian Wright and Martin Keown discuss changing the offside rule in light of recent VAR controversies in the Premier League. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Qagqr4

New top story on Hacker News: The StingRay Is Why the 4th Amendment Was Written

The StingRay Is Why the 4th Amendment Was Written 32 by jseliger | 6 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Why I won't switch to Firefox as a web developer

Why I won't switch to Firefox as a web developer 3 by sniok | 0 comments on Hacker News.

Felixstowe Victoria Hall murder inquiry: Family's 'hope' 20 years on

Victoria Hall, 17, was abducted and killed on her way home from a nightclub. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2QsyADd

Almost 37,000 Scots paid less than minimum wage

A charity watchdog says the UK government needs to make the statutory rate a "legal reality". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39kNZhn

Joe Burrow Threw 7 Touchdowns. And That Was Just L.S.U.’s First Half.

By BY ALAN BLINDER from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2MCFIvQ

US saw highest number of mass killings on record in 2019, database reveals

Researchers say 41 mass killings claimed 211 lives this year, even as the overall homicide rate fell. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2stFRuy

Why international rock stars are flocking to India

U2, who recently performed in Mumbai, are one among many bands lining up to tour India. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Q6vGoP

How crowds toppled communism's house of cards in 1989

The BBC's John Simpson recalls witnessing the communist bloc's collapse in three revolutions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Q4GNON

The town that raised thousands to save their own

Christel Callow and Nick Haves both needed money for specialist cancer treatment. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Q44neM

Why Canada's cannabis bubble burst

Justin Trudeau legalised cannabis in Canada. So why are people still breaking the law? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZvDHqe

The best science long reads of 2019

A selection of the best science and environment features published this year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39lbO90

Gym wear: The 22-year-old trying to take on the world's biggest brands

Grace Beverley just graduated from uni and has turned her side project into a full-time career. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2tf8DyQ

Ten brands that disappeared from the High Street over the last decade

Toys R Us, Borders, Maplin and BHS are some big names that have disappeared over the last decade. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZC6nhl

New top story on Hacker News: Computer Science from the Bottom Up

Computer Science from the Bottom Up 3 by merlinsbrain | 0 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Show HN: Dating Site Without Pictures

Show HN: Dating Site Without Pictures 4 by gieoon | 2 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: FDA approves new treatment for adults with migraine

FDA approves new treatment for adults with migraine 11 by apsec112 | 3 comments on Hacker News.

Fred P. Graham, Legal Affairs Reporter and Court TV Anchor, Dies at 88

By BY ROBERT D. MCFADDEN from NYT Obituaries https://ift.tt/2ZvYU3i

The Papers: Honours leak and 'troubling' police use of AI

The accidental publishing of more than 1,000 addresses of New Year Honour recipients is among the front page stories. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2QnW7VS

Striking photojournalism from around the world in 2019

A selection of the best news photographs from around the world in 2019. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Qp7lJI

Stay-at-home dads set up father-friendly playgroup

Dan Rainsford and Sam Chatterley set up a group so other stay-at-home fathers don't feel alone. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2EYfqjn

‘Gardening gives me a lot of peace’

Joanna is an urban gardener trying to reconnect with nature in Singapore. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2tVLB0l

Little boxes of love help families with dementia

The boxes are given to families to support them while caring for someone with dementia. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2siaEKR

New top story on Hacker News: FreeDB Is Shutting Down

FreeDB Is Shutting Down 22 by big_chungus | 10 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: YouTube’s Rabbit Hole of Radicalization [pdf]

YouTube’s Rabbit Hole of Radicalization [pdf] 9 by dfabulich | 3 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: I Was Wrong About Speed Reading (2015)

I Was Wrong About Speed Reading (2015) 18 by prostoalex | 5 comments on Hacker News.

Extinction: A million species at risk, so what is saved?

With around one million species at risk, how do conservationists decide what species to save? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2EYbhf5

Transgender in Pakistan: Maya, the woman who almost broke free

Maya was one of dozens of trans women killed in Pakistan in recent years, many of the murders unsolved. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2EZKejz

Gare du Nord: Why Europe's busiest station needs a makeover fast

The plan to revitalise Gare du Nord will include sports areas and medical labs - but critics are not convinced. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2rCMVEM

The anti-vaccination movement that gripped Victorian England

Opposition to vaccination has its roots in a militancy that was at its height more than 100 years ago. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2MuM407

Sudan after Bashir: 'The revolution is on the curriculum'

Months after long-time ruler Omar al-Bashir was toppled, how has life changed for Sudanese? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2suKTqH

New top story on Hacker News: Age: A simple, modern and secure file encryption tool

Age: A simple, modern and secure file encryption tool 17 by nahikoa | 5 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: The Watch Is Smart, but It Can’t Replace Your Doctor

The Watch Is Smart, but It Can’t Replace Your Doctor 7 by known | 2 comments on Hacker News.

ISIS Affiliate in Nigeria Releases a Video Showing 11 Executions

By BY RUTH MACLEAN AND ERIC SCHMITT from NYT World https://ift.tt/2tcrGtD

The ‘Infinity War’ in the Streets of Hong Kong

By BY ROGER COHEN from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2ZsW6UC

Neal R. Peirce, Who Put Spotlight on Urban Innovation, Dies at 87

By BY KEITH SCHNEIDER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2Zurbr7

American Contractor Killed in Rocket Attack in Iraq

By BY JULIAN E. BARNES from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2MxXwrC

Russia Deploys Hypersonic Weapon, Potentially Renewing Arms Race

By BY JULIAN E. BARNES AND DAVID E. SANGER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2Zwuv5e

Arthur Singer Jr., Who Set the Stage for Public TV, Dies at 90

By BY SAM ROBERTS from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/2MBoP4B

The Patriarchy of Alcoholics Anonymous

By BY HOLLY WHITAKER from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/365eyVM

‘There Is No Excuse.’ Methodist Pastor, Accused of Sexual Harassment, Steps Down.

By BY JACK HEALY from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/357W2et

Ruling in Paul Haggis Case Gives Lift to #MeToo Lawsuits

By BY NANCY COLEMAN from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/2Zx0l1n

Sue Lyon, Star of ‘Lolita,’ Is Dead at 73

By BY NEIL GENZLINGER from NYT Movies https://ift.tt/2Qp7tcj

N.Y.P.D. Steps Up Patrols After Reports of 8 Anti-Semitic Incidents

By BY ANDREA SALCEDO AND SEAN PICCOLI from NYT New York https://ift.tt/353dBfi

Mexican Police Chief Arrested in Massacre of Mormon Family

By BY ELISABETH MALKIN from NYT World https://ift.tt/2sq1QT7

Probation Officer Accused of Sexually Assaulting Parolees Is Arrested

By BY AIMEE ORTIZ from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2spqza0

Duchess of Cambridge praises UK midwives' 'amazing work'

"You are there for women at their most vulnerable," the Duchess of Cambridge says in an open letter to midwives. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2MBv48n

New top story on Hacker News: OpenSSL rsaz_512_sqr overflow bug on x86_64 (CVE-2019-1551)

OpenSSL rsaz_512_sqr overflow bug on x86_64 (CVE-2019-1551) 11 by based2 | 0 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: The Basic Problem of Democracy (1919)

The Basic Problem of Democracy (1919) 17 by jashkenas | 2 comments on Hacker News.

Soldier's mission to give shoes to vulnerable in Uganda

A British soldier has been inspiring others to donate their spare shoes for local people in Uganda. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZohL0m

Has #MeToo changed Bollywood?

India's film industry was rocked by the #MeToo campaign more than a year ago - what's happened since? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2t4HcYN

The African women standing up for change in 2019

Here are the women on the continent who've been shaking the table this year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2EX4Vg8

End of the decade: How the 2010s changed my life

Like every decade, the past 10 years has seen huge cultural shifts and social trends. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37dnTLG

Mecca 1979: The mosque siege that changed the course of Saudi history

An armed takeover of the Grand Mosque in Mecca put a halt to the modernisation of Saudi society. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Sv3qOm

Art in 2020: The exhibitions hotlist

Take your pick of art from Raphael and Jan van Eyck to the film special effects of Ray Harryhausen. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2t1Jzvs

Smoking ban: Austria's cafe society calls time on cigarettes

Once dubbed the ashtray of Europe, Austria has finally banned smoking in restaurants, bars and cafes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Zojtii

Baby video messages 'amazing' for new parents

Victoria's triplets spent nine weeks in Southampton's neonatal unit and staff sent updates via a new app. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZsMSrA

Climate change: Migrant species do well in warm and wet UK in 2019

The National Trust says it's been a good year for migrant butterflies but not for water voles. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/35Vn9KN

Free NHS hospital parking for thousands in 'greatest need'

People with disabilities and NHS staff on night shifts will be among those to benefit from April. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39c7Cbw

William Greider, Journalist Who Focused on Economy, Dies at 83

By BY KATHARINE Q. SEELYE from NYT Business https://ift.tt/2Mrc3pd

New top story on Hacker News: Effects of Intermittent Fasting on Health, Aging, and Disease [pdf]

Effects of Intermittent Fasting on Health, Aging, and Disease [pdf] 24 by SQL2219 | 4 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Elroy Air’s autonomous hybrid aircraft can pick up cargo containers on its own

Elroy Air’s autonomous hybrid aircraft can pick up cargo containers on its own 8 by prostoalex | 1 comments on Hacker News.

E-Bikes and E-Scooter Rentals Won’t Be Allowed in N.Y. Anytime Soon

By BY ED SHANAHAN from NYT New York https://ift.tt/361OGdv

Israel's PM Benjamin Netanyahu claims win in party leadership challenge

Challenger Gideon Saar, an ex-minister, concedes defeat, pledging now to rally behind Mr Netanyahu. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2t0CTO1

Home Alone 2: Canada's CBC broadcaster defends cutting Trump scene

CBC say edits to Home Alone 2 were not politically motivated, but their decision was criticised. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39jPNYj

Kulubá: Dig uncovers large Mayan palace in Mexico

Archaeologists believe the palace was used at the height of the Mayan civilisation, 1,000 years ago. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2MufR94

New top story on Hacker News: Show HN: Eschersket.ch – a symmetry drawing app to design custom wrapping paper

Show HN: Eschersket.ch – a symmetry drawing app to design custom wrapping paper 25 by alevskaya | 0 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Source Code Linking: Merging C Headers into Rust Modules

Source Code Linking: Merging C Headers into Rust Modules 6 by wmanley | 0 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Common Voice: A Massively-Multilingual Speech Corpus

Common Voice: A Massively-Multilingual Speech Corpus 10 by ArtWomb | 0 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Thoughts on a Year of Exercise – Whatever

Thoughts on a Year of Exercise – Whatever 13 by MaysonL | 1 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Single-Assignment C

Single-Assignment C 17 by lelf | 1 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Siggraph Spotlight: Tim Sweeney and the Metaverse

Siggraph Spotlight: Tim Sweeney and the Metaverse 7 by wallflower | 0 comments on Hacker News.

The children at risk of eating themselves to death

"One sweet here, another one there - that could kill him," says a man whose son has Prader-Willi syndrome. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2rwiMqG

The ordinary people who went viral in 2019

Including: A kombucha for the first time, a hot junior doctor, and Alex from Glasto. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2PZXXgN

Quotation of the Day: Saudis Bet on New Commodity: Tourism

By Unknown Author from NYT Today’s Paper https://ift.tt/2Qn3SLN

No Corrections: Dec. 26, 2019

By Unknown Author from NYT Corrections https://ift.tt/35ZiVSn

Trump impeachment: Lisa Murkowski 'disturbed' over co-ordination

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has pledged "total co-ordination" with the White House. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2SqMOa9

British troops move black rhinos to Malawi

The animals were moved from a South Africa park in the hope they would be protected from poachers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2sbf8Tz

Christmas shopping online or in person - who wins?

Online shopping is on the rise, with more and more people choosing the sofa to buy goods, but which is better? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/35YR8Bo

Readers' pictures of the year 2019

Throughout the year, you've been sending us your amazing photographs and these are some of the highlights. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/35WAvXj

Morpurgo's Christmas (fire) cracker

A behind-the-scenes look at the making of the yuletide offering from children's author, Sir Michael Morpurgo. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2rolFcZ

Dog walker helps men talk about mental health

Rob Osman started the group Dudes And Dogs when he realised dog walking had pulled him out of depression. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2PWbzJN

The bakery in a mental health hospital

In an unusual bakery in a mental health hospital outside Beijing, the patients are the bakers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37jxUaf

Boxing Day family puzzler 2019

This is the festive quiz in which no-one is expected to know any of the answers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2MISHw3

Radio silence: The Syrian broadcasters in exile

Emma Jane Kirby meets exiled journalists who are now off air, and have nowhere that feels like home. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2St1eGL

Watkin's Wembley folly: London's 'Eiffel Tower' that never was

A Victorian rail magnate tried to build a taller tower than Eiffel's - but it did not go to plan. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/35WWRYD

My Money: 'I'm exactly £1,000 lighter'

As part of a new BBC blog series, Angela Jansen shares what she spent her money on this week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2QmK62K

He Vowed to Revitalize Italy’s Schools. After a Budget Loss, He’s Out.

By BY ANNA MOMIGLIANO from NYT World https://ift.tt/34RIRxP

New top story on Hacker News: Installing A/UX on the Quadra 610

Installing A/UX on the Quadra 610 7 by luu | 1 comments on Hacker News.

New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: How do those eMMC Windows laptops work?

Ask HN: How do those eMMC Windows laptops work? 8 by brundolf | 9 comments on Hacker News. I was just shopping around for a low-end Windows laptop and discovered a new trend: machines that have 64gb or 128gb internal storage on "eMMC", which research suggests is similar to what's used in phones, and then they have a micro SD card slot for expansion (also like phones). I take it the OS lives on the eMMC and not something even weirder like a ROM chip? Do user programs and files go there too or can they only go on the SD? How does it all affect things like partitioning? Presumably this is a response to the Chromebook-pocalypse but it still feels very strange and mysterious to me for now