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Coronavirus live news: India evacuates Covid-19 patients ahead of cyclone as Brazil deaths pass 30,000

7 hours ago | The Guardian | 2 articles

Yemen aid funding falls short by US$1bn ; Zoom profits double; global cases pass 6.3m. Follow the latest updates India evacuates 100,000 from homes, virus hospital ahead of...
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Touring theatre company receives support from Covid-19 fund

14 hours ago | New Anglia

An international touring theatre company based in Norwich has benefited from a New Anglia Local Enterprise Partnership scheme set up to help businesses through...
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NHS theatre assistant who died suffering 'shortness of breath' had been infected with Covid

16 hours ago | Daily Mail

Allan Macalalad, 44, was employed in the operating department at the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff when he became unwell last month.
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Walking to infinity: my virtual odyssey through Britain's finest art

17 hours ago | The Guardian

In a series of short films, Jonathan Jones takes a therapeutic virtual tour of some of the greatest treasures in our locked-down museums, from Rothko's cosmic grandeur to...
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6 tips for becoming a youth activist

23 hours ago | Grist

Back in 2017, Jamie Margolin, a Seattle high school student, founded an organization called Future Voters for 350ppm. (“Future voters” meaning young people who can't vote yet...
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Comedians: Home Alone review - sketchy laughs almost make lockdown bearable

1 day ago | The Guardian

British comics have united to create this hit-and-miss homemade show, carried by the make-do-and-mend spirit Comedians: Home Alone is a slight but winning pick'n'mix that could...
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International Children's Day celebrated in Sanya

1 day ago | Sanya

As a tropical coastal tourist city, Sanya is gifted with ample outdoor space, white beaches, lush foliage, great hospitality, state-of-the-art infrastructure, hotels and...
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Baby Yoda was nearly a lot less cute

1 day ago | Future Licensing

Artists certainly nailed what the world wanted from a toddler-sized Yoda when they created Baby Yoda for The Mandalorian last year. We, and the rest of the galaxy, can't get...
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SpaceX Dragon crew capsule docks at International Space Station

2 days ago | The Guardian | 7 articles

A milestone for two Nasa astronauts in historic mission First time since July 2011 that a US shuttle completes such a rendezvous A mere 19 hours after blasting off from Florida...
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Zero positive after latest round of Premier League coronavirus testing

2 days ago | Team Talk | 2 articles

The Premier League has revealed there were no positive results from its latest round of Covid-19 testing, providing a timely confidence boost for the planned June 17 restart. A...
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New Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake revealed in sk

A sketch of the upcoming Arteon Shooting Brake New Volkswagen estate will be unveiled in full on 24 June alongside refreshed fastback Volkswagen has revealed its new Arteon... Read more ...

BBC goes for ‘warm and friendly' northern accent for its voice assistant

The BBC is launching its own digital voice assistant The BBC has opted for a ‘warm and friendly' male northern accent on its new voice assistant Beeb, developers have... Read more ...

BMW design chief: New 4 Series grille will be 'brand-shaper'

BMW continues to defend its new grille The bold kidney grille on the new coupe has created plenty of reaction - but BMW are confident buyers will love it BMW design chief... Read more ...

Peloton's workout app is now available Apple TV - here's how to get it

Peloton's home workout app is now available for Apple TV , making it easier to exercise at home while gyms are closed (and keep up the good habits once they re-open). Peloton... Read more ...

E30 BMW M3 bodywork - art of speed

Formula One hero Jean Alesi had an E30 M3 and said it was one of the most enjoyable and best-handling road cars he'd ever owned. The elemental M ‘coupe' probably didn't need... Read more ...

BBC Radio 1 Xtra to air special programming of music and debate amid...

BBC Radio 1Xtra will broadcast special programming focusing on racism and the recent death of George Floyd “in support of the black community in the UK and around the... Read more ...

Test and Protect underway in north-east as NHS Grampian aims to break cycle...

The NHS's mass testing programme, which it hopes will help break the cycle of transmission of Covid-19, is now well under way across the north-east. NHS Grampian said that... Read more ...

Nile Rodgers and Britney Spears among George Floyd Blackout Tuesday protest

Music stars and record labels have vowed to hold a day of social media silence to raise awareness of the death of George Floyd who died during an arrest in America last week Read more ...

Porsche 911 Targa 4S Heritage Design marks bespoke push

Limited-edition model features design elements from early Porsche sports cars The new Porsche 911 Targa 4S Heritage Design is the first of four classic-led special editions and... Read more ...

Music industry observing 'Black Out Tuesday' for community solidarity after...

Universal Music Group, Sony, Atlantic, and Capitol were just a few of the companies who have announced they will be observing 'Black Out Tuesday' on June 2. Read more ...