Thursday, 28 February 2019

What's missing from this bus?

The district of Schaffhausen in Switzerland has integrated a driverless bus into its public transport system.

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Paternal leave rights equalised to maternity rights

A father explains why he did not regret taking up the offer of six months paid paternity leave after the birth of his son.

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Bill Granger: 'Godfather' of avocado toast

Australian restaurateur Bill Granger, credited with inventing hipster brunch staple smashed avocado on toast, continues to grow his breakfast empire.

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I gave up working in law to become a make-up artist

Ravita Pannu appeased her parents by working in law but gave it up to follow her make-up dream.

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Can Georgian wine win over global drinkers?

As Georgia aims to boost wine exports, can its unique but sometimes challenging bottles find more fans?

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Why are more and more car companies teaming up?

Daimler and BMW are the latest to join forces as new technologies threaten to upend the car industry.

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Will the BBC and ITV's BritBox be a hit or a flop?

The BBC and ITV-run service has been more than a decade in the making. Is it too little, too late?

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UK global university ranking Brexit warning

UK universities perform well in subject league tables but there are warnings that depends on EU partnerships.

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Would a 'digital you' make buying clothes online easier?

People love the convenience of online shopping, but not the fact that clothes often don't fit.

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Karren Brady: 'The first lady of football'

Karren Brady is one of the most prominent women in the football industry but has many other achievements.

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GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz says he has 'personally apologized' to Michael Cohen for tweet about affairs - NBC News

GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz says he has 'personally apologized' to Michael Cohen for tweet about affairs  NBC News

U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz said he 'personally apologized' to Michael Cohen after tweeting Tuesday that his wife was about to learn of the lawyer's alleged trysts.

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Many disabled Walmart greeters are being replaced by 'customer hosts,' causing backlash - USA TODAY

Many disabled Walmart greeters are being replaced by 'customer hosts,' causing backlash  USA TODAY

Walmart is replacing blue-vested people greeters with customer hosts, a move that is affecting many disabled employees.

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Breathtaking New NASA Images Show Jupiter's Otherworldy Storms - HuffPost

Breathtaking New NASA Images Show Jupiter's Otherworldy Storms  HuffPost

NASA's Juno spacecraft recently captured the images, which were later color-enhanced.

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Mount Vesuvius didn't kill everyone in Pompeii. Where did the survivors go?

When Mount Vesuvius erupted in A.D. 79, the volcano's molten rock, scorching debris and poisonous gases killed nearly 2,000 people in the nearby ancient Italian cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum.

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'Lost city' mystery: Experts shed new light on ancient megacity's collapse

The events that led to the demise of the ancient Cambodian megacity of Angkor have been shrouded in mystery for centuries. However, new research argues that the city’s fall may have been a gradual process as opposed to a single catastrophic event.

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Alligator in Florida catches golf ball in mouth during tournament: 'It saved me from a hazard penalty'

An alligator in Florida recently put a new spin on the meaning of a hole-in-one.

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Barren desert 'fairy circles' caused by … rain?

Unusual bare circles in the grasslands of Australia and the Namib Desert called "fairy circles" aren't the work of termites, new research suggests.

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Jeff Bezos wants to put a trillion humans in space – and promises ‘1,000 Mozarts and Einsteins’

Amazon chief Jeff Bezos dreams of creating a new space race of humans across our solar system – with a population of one trillion.

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History of the universe could be rewritten by ancient ‘dark energy event’

A mysterious "dark energy event" billions of years ago may have sped up the universe – and could rewrite history as we know it.

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Trump, North Korea's Kim Seek Path to Denuclearization

President Trump started a second day of high-stakes talks with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un by playing down the need for a rapid breakthrough on Pyongyang’s nuclear program.

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Who is Anthony Smith, the man challenging Jon Jones at UFC 235?

Jon Jones defends the UFC light heavyweight championship against Anthony Smith on Saturday at UFC 235. This is Smith's journey, told through the eyes of those who lived it with him.

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Key stats to know about Jones-Smith and Woodley-Usman

A statistical breakdown of the two championship fights at UFC 235 offers clear insight into how both title challenges could play out on Saturday.

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Zabit Magomedsharipov is ready for the spotlight

Zabit Magomedsharipov is on the fast track to a potential UFC featherweight title. But first he has to get past Jeremy Stephens at UFC 235 on Saturday on ESPN.

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NASCAR StatWatch: Kyle Busch closing in on greatness

Examining the lead changes at Daytona, Brad Keselowski's streak and Kyle Larson's tough luck.

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Fantasy baseball rankings, sleepers, mock draft recaps and more for 2019

Get everything you need to prepare for your fantasy baseball drafts here, including rankings and analysis from ESPN's team of experts.

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MSU records show athlete-related Title IX cases

Since fall 2012, at least 35 sexual violence and related misconduct complaints have been filed against Michigan State University athletes.

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2019 Heisman odds analysis: Tua vs. Trevor, sleepers, long shots

Let the Tua vs. Trevor Heisman debate begin now. Plus, a look at some sleepers and long shots who could make some noise.

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Clemson 2019 spring football preview: Can you improve on 15-0?

Trevor Lawrence and a dynamic offense return for Dabo Swinney, but the Tigers will need to replace a lot of talent on defense.

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Trump, North Korea's Kim end Vietnam summit with no agreement

U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un failed to reach an agreement on denuclearization of the Korean peninsula at their summit in Vietnam on Thursday, the White House said.


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China says hopes U.S., North Korea dialogue can continue

China's Foreign Ministry said on Thursday that it hopes dialogue and communication between the United States and North Korea can continue.


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No gas? No votes. Subsidy cuts imperil Ukraine leader's reelection bid

Ukrainian pensioner Nadiya Ignatiy says she has had the plum and cherry trees in her garden cut down for firewood since the government raised gas prices late last year.


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World powers call for calm as India and Pakistan trade fire in Kashmir

Indian and Pakistani troops traded fire briefly along the contested border in Kashmir on Thursday morning, a day after the two nuclear powers both downed enemy jets, with Pakistan capturing an Indian pilot.


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Trump says hopefully India, Pakistan conflict coming to an end

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday he hoped the conflict between India and Pakistan will be coming to an end, after the two nuclear powers clashed across a contested border in the disputed Kashmir region.


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Trump says talks with Kim failed over North Korean sanctions demands

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday his summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Vietnam had failed to reach agreement due to North Korean demands to lift punishing U.S.-led sanctions.


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Britain's Labour Party backs Brexit referendum

Britain's opposition Labour Party will support a new referendum on Brexit after parliament defeated its alternative plan for leaving the European Union, the party's leader Jeremy Corbyn said.


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Thousands scramble as Thai Airways cancels flights over Pakistan

Thousands of travelers were left scrambling on Thursday when Thai Airways International canceled more than a dozen flights to and from Europe after Pakistan closed its airspace amid rising tensions with India.


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Trump, Kim go for brief walkabout after meeting, joined by envoys

U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un took a brief stroll on Thursday in the courtyard of the Hanoi hotel where they are meeting for the second day of summit talks.


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No agreement at Trump, Kim summit in Vietnam: White House

U.S. Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un did not reach an agreement at the end of two days of meetings on Thursday but had constructive discussions on denuclearisation of the North and its economy, the White House said.


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Vietnamese tanker bound for North Korea with gasoline cargo as Trump, Kim meet in Hanoi: data

A Vietnamese tanker was bound for North Korea carrying 2,000 tonnes of gasoline, Refinitiv shipping data showed, just as North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and U.S. President Donald Trump prepared for key talks on security and cooperation in the Vietnamese capital Hanoi.


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