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Wednesday, 30 September 2020
N.Y.C.’s positivity rate ticks up slightly.
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Smart plugs sold on Amazon a 'fire risk', Which? warns
People should immediately stop using the Hictkon smart plug with dual USB ports, the watchdog warns.
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How controversial data firm Palantir hit $22bn
The rise of the US tech company has been shadowed by concerns about privacy and surveillance.
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BBC reverses decision to end Red Button text services
A reduced service will remain, following a campaign on behalf of people without online access.
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US Election: Whoever becomes the next president, social media is changing
Both Trump and Biden want to take away the US law that protects platforms from being liable for what their users post.
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Coronavirus
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Paris Chef Commits Suicide After Assault Allegations, Family Says
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In Madrid, a virus resurgence is dividing the rich and poor.
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Documentary Casts Doubt on Official Finding in 1994 Ferry Disaster
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North Korea admits ‘faults’ in its fight against Covid-19.
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Disney lays off 28,000, mostly at its two U.S. theme parks.
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Israel’s second lockdown could last a while, Netanyahu says.
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In Madrid, Covid Resurgence Divides Rich and Poor
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Train station tech helps passengers to socially distance
Real-time monitoring of commuters' movements helps staff to respond to congestion hot spots.
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Tuesday, 29 September 2020
Broadband 'so bad I work from my friend's shed'
Customers of a service for rural areas say they have been unable to join video meetings.
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Coronavirus doctor's diary: Trying out tech that may help make worship Covid-secure
Dr John Wright looks at the kit installed in a Bradford mosque in the hope of limiting the spread of Covid-19.
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Trump blames China for the U.S. outbreak, and Biden blames Trump.
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Teacher in China Is Sentenced to Death for Poisoning 25 Students
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Quebec brings back restrictions as cases rise again
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With cases rapidly rising, the Netherlands adds new restrictions.
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Jet suit trial for Great North Air Ambulance paramedics
A first test flight has been carried out in the Lake District.
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'I monitor my staff with software that takes screenshots'
Many have struggled to get to grips with working from home, but would surveillance technology help?
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For Hong Kong Protesters Caught at Sea, Trial in China Is Likely
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Flightradar24 hit by third cyber-attack in two days
Flightradar24 says it has been hit by sustained attacks over two days, interrupting its service.
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Jet suit paramedic tested in the Lake District 'could save lives'
The kit means a paramedic can "fly" up a fell in 90 seconds rather than go 30 minutes by foot.
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No More ‘Ladies and Gentlemen’ on Japan Airlines
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Talks on a virus relief package resume in Washington.
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Nokia clinches 5G deal with BT to replace Huawei in EE network
The Finnish firm will become the largest provider of base stations and antennas to EE's network.
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Monday, 28 September 2020
US 2020 election: Social media's nightmare scenario
Potential election chaos will play out on social media, and Big Tech is worried.
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TikTok ban: How did TikTok stay online in the US?
Sophia Smith-Galer explains why President Trump shifted his position on banning new downloads of the app
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'If you steal music, you aren't a real music fan'
The music industry is trying to clampdown on the latest form of music piracy known as stream-ripping.
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Talks on a virus relief package resume in Washington.
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Talks on virus relief package resume in Washington.
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Coronavirus Deaths Pass One Million Worldwide
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Scientists create a microscopic robot that ‘walks’
The scientists behind a microscopic "walking" robot hope their tech could one day be used against cancer.
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NHS Covid-19 app: 12m downloads - and lots of questions
We look at why you can't log out of a venue, and how to change your postcode on the app.
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US squeezes China's biggest chip-maker SMIC
The commerce department writes to suppliers, warning of risks linked to the Chinese military.
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As Europe’s Coronavirus Cases Rise, So Do Voices Crying Hoax
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Myanmar’s virus restrictions keep journalists at home.
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In Britain, quarantine violators face fines up to 10,000 pounds.
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Black microbiologists push for visibility amid the pandemic.
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