Thursday, 30 April 2020

Tennis Coming Back Slowly With Exhibition Matches


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Will New N.C.A.A. Rules Really Keep Agents and Boosters at Bay?


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Are ‘anti-virus’ cars in China just a gimmick?

Car brands are looking to tap into the country’s heightened health concerns to help kick-start flagging sales.

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Apple boosted by streaming services despite lockdown

While iPhone sales fell due to the lockdown in China, sales of streaming services jumped.

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Amazon investors told to 'take a seat' as demand jumps

Amazon's sales surged 26%, but costs are also up due to spending on safety precautions and wages.

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Andy Dalton Joins Crowded N.F.L. Free Agent Pool


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Nasa names companies to build Moon landers for human missions

The space agency announces the companies that will develop landers to return astronauts to the Moon.

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TikTok's darkened skin trend accused of 'promoting colourism'

A craze involving lighter-skinned people artificially darkening their skin tone causes a backlash.

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Drone-to-door prescriptions trial takes flight in Ireland

A trial with the Irish health authority uses drones to bring prescriptions straight to the door.

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Coronavirus: Facebook reopens some moderation centres

Content reviewers can return to work on a voluntary basis, Facebook tells MPs.

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Assassin's Creed Valhalla: First look at Viking-themed game

BBC Click's Marc Cieslak speaks to creative director Ashraf Ismail about the Viking-themed game.

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Coronavirus: NHS dashboard to predict protective gear shortages

Tech firms will help the NHS spot where kit is running scarce, but privacy campaigners are concerned.

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Web sleuths spot British Museum gaffe online

The museum mistook a Turkish copyright notice for the name of a postcard-printing company.

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As Premier League Weighs Saudi Bid for Newcastle, It Criticized Kingdom


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Extreme E teams will have one woman and one man driving

Extreme E teams will field one female and one male driver during races when the new climate aware racing series begins in 2021.

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Coronavirus: How does contact tracing work and is my data safe?

Millions in the UK will soon be asked to download an app that helps to limit coronavirus spreading.

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YouTube stars including Saffron Barker unite for lockdown livestream fundraiser

Jack Maynard, Lady Leshurr and Big Narstie are among the names raising cash for the NHS.

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Will thermal cameras help to end the lockdown?

Thermal cameras can spot people with a temperature. Will they help to end the lockdown?

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Wednesday, 29 April 2020

US blacklists five Amazon foreign websites

The US government places some of the online shopping giant’s websites on its “notorious markets” list.

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Maggie Haney, Elite Gymnastics Coach, Is Suspended for 8 Years


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Coronavirus: Serena Williams among stars to compete in Mario Tennis tournament

Naomi Osaka and the Williams sisters will play and be live-streamed on Facebook's gaming platform.

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Facebook and Twitter allow scammers 'free rein'

Consumer watchdog Which? finds credit-card information and Netflix account details for sale on both.

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Tesla warns on shutdown as Musk calls for end to lockdown

The electric car company said forced shutdowns and limits on deliveries had clouded its forecast.

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Training AI 'to translate mum's phone messages'

How African researchers are using the continent's languages to help spur innovation in Artificial Intelligence.

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Jameis Winston’s Next Act: Where Else but New Orleans?


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Spotify hits 130 million subscribers amid Covid-19

The streaming giant says it is weathering the crisis - but some analysts are unconvinced.

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L.P.G.A. Shifts Schedule Once Again


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Scott Perry Keeps Knicks General Manager Job for One More Year


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With Pro Sports Paused, a Women’s Hockey League Expands


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Nothing Can Keep Real Madrid’s Thibaut Courtois Away From the N.B.A.


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France’s Prime Minister Shut Down Soccer. That Surprised Teams Restarting.


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Coronavirus: NHS workers get free video games

To say thank you to NHS staff the gaming industry is providing 85,000 games to download for free.

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AI cannot be recognised as an inventor, US rules

The US Patent and Trademark Office rules only "natural persons" can legally be inventors.

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N.C.A.A. Outlines Plan to Let Athletes Make Endorsement Deals


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Oscars change streaming rules amid battle for future of cinemas

Films that debut on video on demand will be eligible for next year's awards, the Academy rules.

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An Ironman Sale Is Pending Amid Coronavirus. Can Its Racing Mojo Endure?


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Coronavirus: A new way of dating during lockdown

Omar Mehtab looks at how online dating is being reinvented in these times of social isolation.

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Gallery robot helps people experience art from home

The telepresence robot is helping people who would not be able to visit to experience the gallery.

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Tuesday, 28 April 2020

Some Sports May Have to Skip This Year, Fauci Says


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Argentina and France Scrap Soccer Seasons


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Cooperstown: Wait Till Next Year?


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Summer Olympics in 2021? ‘Exceedingly Difficult’ Without a Coronavirus Vaccine


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Coronavirus-themed game banned in China

The game has been blocked on Steam's store in the country but is still available in other territories.

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The Coronavirus Swell: Surf’s Up. Stay at Home.


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Disney sparks backlash with #MayThe4th tweet

The company suggested it owned the rights to any tweet containing the hashtag.

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Sony's delayed Last of Us 2 set for June release after story leaks

After major story spoilers leaked online, the hotly anticipated but long-delayed game is due for release.

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Mekhi Becton, the Jets’ Top Draft Pick, ‘Moves People Like Furniture’


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Monday, 27 April 2020

European Soccer Tries to Find a Way Back, or a Way Out


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Coronavirus: DJI Mavic Air 2 jettisons drone safety feature in Europe

Mavic Air 2 lacks promised facility to spot nearby aircraft in models sold outside North America.

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Stressed firms look for better ways to source products

The way firms get their raw materials may change rapidly now Covid-19 has disrupted supply chains.

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Leandro Barbosa’s Family Grew During the Pandemic


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'Coronavirus IV therapy' clinics face prosecution over adverts

Clinics claiming intravenous vitamin drips could help avoid the virus face fines or imprisonment.

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Virgin Media goes offline for thousands

The broadband outage began just after 17:00, coinciding with the government's daily coronavirus press briefing.

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Harland Svare, 89, Giants Linebacker and Young Head Coach, Dies


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Will Returning Players Be Out of Shape? Soccer May Need More Subs


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NHS rejects Apple-Google coronavirus app plan

The UK's contact-tracing app is set to use a "centralised" system that worries privacy experts.

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Coronavirus: UK film piracy surges during lockdown

In the UK, US, Italy and elsewhere, film piracy online shot up after lockdown measures came into effect.

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Running Backs, Drafted Late, Are Still Coveted in the N.F.L.


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Coronavirus: Viral WhatsApp messages 'drop 70%'

The company introduced measures earlier this month to stop the spread of misinformation

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Coronavirus: Virus deaths error blamed on computer system

One health board "decided not to use" the same system as the rest of the NHS.

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Coronavirus: Israeli court bans lawless contact tracing

Israel's Supreme Court forces the government to legislate if it wants to keep tracking its citizens.

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Microsoft Teams fixes funny Gifs cyber-attack flaw

Security researchers found a way to infiltrate accounts by making people look at Gif images.

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How I Found Common Ground With My Immigrant Dad on a Clay Court


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Coronavirus: Online resources for home-learning

Kate Russell looks at some education related websites that could be useful during lockdown.

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Coronavirus: Minecraft virtual nightclub raises money for NHS

With the nation urged to stay at home, a night out in a virtual club proves a big draw for three friends.

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Sunday, 26 April 2020

Coronavirus: Internet child abuse images 'not being deleted'

Campaigners say 90% fewer suspicious web addresses have been deleted during the pandemic.

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Dennis Rodman’s College Coach Recalls Recruiting Him Over H-O-R-S-E


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Patriots Draft Kicker With Tattoo of a Militia Group


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The N.F.L. Draft Pics You Haven’t Seen


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Coronavirus: Australians download COVIDSafe contact tracing app

The Australian government app notifies users if they have had contact with a user who has Covid-19.

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Giants Draft Pick Andrew Thomas is ‘Everything You Want in a Left Tackle’


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High School Sports Pushed Out of Bounds By the Pandemic


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Katie Ledecky Is Swimming, and Studying


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Saturday, 25 April 2020

Coronavirus: Can these robot roommates liven up lockdown?

The BBC's Cody Godwin invites some robots to entertain her - and her dog Bogart - during lockdown.

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Tim Duncan to Springfield? Take It to the Bank


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Could a Merger of Men’s and Women’s Tennis Come Out of This Hiatus?


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The N.F.L. Draft Adds More Stars to the Cool Kids’ Conference


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Friday, 24 April 2020

Coronavirus: What is the sound of music during a pandemic?

How lockdown has opened up new ways to play music, as long as the technology works.

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Esa marks 50 years of Earth Day and other news

BBC Click's Jen Copestake looks at the best of the week's technology stories.

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U.F.C. Says Its Fights Are Back On, Next Month in Florida


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N.F.L. Drafting Players, but Will They Play in the Fall?


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Newcastle, Saudi Arabia and the Power of Words


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Coronavirus: Drones to deliver NHS supplies to Isle of Wight

A delivery drone trial between Hampshire and the Isle of Wight has been brought forward.

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Messenger Rooms: Facebook's new video calls let 50 people drop in

The social media giant said it worked with cryptographers to devise ways of excluding unwanted guests.

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Apple and Google accelerate coronavirus contact tracing apps plan

Tech giants add privacy protections to the contact-tracing scheme they are offering to public authorities.

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Dyson Covid-19 ventilators are 'no longer required'

Firm's founder says demand is less than envisioned but the government says tests are ongoing.

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Coronavirus: People-tracking wristbands tested to enforce lockdown

Several nations are testing people-tracking wristbands to make sure citizens stay at home.

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Fortnite's Travis Scott virtual concert watched by millions

Travis Scott's 10-minute show wowed players and press - and saw millions take part online.

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A Stripped-Down N.F.L. Draft Turns Out to Be Pretty Special


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2020 N.F.L. Draft: What We Learned


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Thursday, 23 April 2020

Giants and Jets Take Offensive Tackles Early in the N.F.L. Draft


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With humans vulnerable: How about a digital helper?

Robots and digital assistants have proved useful during the Covid-19 pandemic but are still limited.

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Coronavirus: State surveillance 'a price worth paying'

The Tony Blair Institute says a "dramatic" increase in surveillance is better than the other available options.

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Coronavirus: Influencers' glossy lifestyles lose their shine

Advertisers are cancelling contracts with influencers who can’t travel to create content in lockdown.

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Coronavirus: 'I faked having Covid-19 on Facebook and got arrested'

Across the world police are chasing down alleged symptom-fakers who are being accused of triggering panic.

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Coronavirus: What is contact tracing and how does it work?

When lockdown ends, contact tracing could help limit the spread of coronavirus.

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He’s Got Fries, Beer and Video Chat. Tell Us How You’re Watching the N.F.L. Draft


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N.F.L. Draft 2020: Live Updates


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Toddler's cochlear implants turned on despite lockdown

Eighteen-month-old Margarida could not attend a clinic in person because of Covid-19 restrictions

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World Chess Moves Online. But Check, Don’t Cheat, Mate.


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Spain Plans to Play Soccer Again … Very Carefully


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Coronavirus: 'Murder threats' to telecoms engineers over 5G

Key workers tell Newsbeat about the abuse they've received while keeping the UK's communications networks up and running.

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How N.F.L. Draft Day Began the End of My 22-Year Football Career


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Coronavirus: Israel halts police phone tracking over privacy concerns

An Israeli parliamentary committee suspends the tracking of phones to enforce quarantine.

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Coronavirus: Twitter bans incitement to attack 5G towers

The social network will delete posts inciting people to damage telecoms infrastructure.

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Spotify allows fans to pay musicians directly

Artists can also donate the money to charity, or give it to their road crew while tours are on hold.

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Zoom meetings targeted by abuse footage sharers

A lecturer who spoke at one meeting says his computer was "overtaken" by "incredibly distressing" footage.

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Wednesday, 22 April 2020

N.F.L. Draft 2020: Joe Burrow Goes First … Then What?


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Apple iPhone at risk of hacking through email app

Researchers claim the sophistication of the hack makes it nearly undetectable to victims.

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'Zoombombing' targeted with new version of app

Zoom has upgraded its security measures after a series of incidents of online meetings being hijacked.

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Musk says SpaceX is 'fixing' brightness from satellites

Millions of stargazers have been witnessing the unusual constellations made up of the low orbit satellites.

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Woods and Mickelson Set for a Charity Match With Brady and Manning


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Giants and Jets Scream for Help With Early N.F.L. Draft Picks


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Red Sox’s Alex Cora Suspended Through 2020 in Sign-Stealing Scandal


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Notre Dame Coach Muffet McGraw Retiring After 33 Seasons, 2 Titles


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