Beirut explosion: Boris Johnson confirms British nationals were caught up in huge blast

20 seconds ago | Daily Express | 3 articles

BORIS JOHNSON has confirmed British nationals were caught up in the aftermath of the huge Beirut explosion today.
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Funeral service advert banned for claiming competitors 'took advantage of vulnerable customers'

26 seconds ago | The Telegraph

Trump says he supports Florida mail-in voting because state has had two 'good Republican governors'

2 minutes ago | The Independent

Donald Trump has doubled down on his statement promoting mail-in voting exclusively in the swing state of Florida, saying its recent Republican governors have helped build a...
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Peter Green: Sixties guitar hero and co-founder of Fleetwood Mac

2 minutes ago | The Independent

His early leadership of the group was so powerful that, when they released their first album in 1968, the record label billed it as 'Peter Green's Fleetwood Mac'
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Man accidentally burns down his flat while proposing to girlfriend

2 minutes ago | The Independent

Girlfirend says yes after fire service puts out blaze
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The Beirut explosion created a huge mushroom cloud and visible blast wave, but nuclear weapons experts say it wasn't an atomic blast. Here's why

12 minutes ago | Business Insider | 2 articles

A explosion at a port rocked the Lebanese capital city of Beirut on Tuesday, killing at least dozens of people. As videos of the explosion spread across social media sites...
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A Microsoft deal for TikTok is a win for Big Tech

12 minutes ago | Business Insider

Hi and welcome to Insider Advertising, weekly edition. I'm Lucia Moses, deputy editor. To get this in your inbox daily, go here . This week: Microsoft's play for TikTok...
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Facebook and Twitter are cracking down on videos that promote conspiracy theories and unproven COVID cures, but researchers say that removing already viral misinformation can backfire and make things worse

12 minutes ago | Business Insider

Social media platforms have enacted bans on disinformation related to COVID-19 and other issues, but researchers say that banning content after it's already gone viral can do...
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Nasa astronauts tell of first splashdown return in 45 years in SpaceX spacecraft

14 minutes ago | Belfast telegraph

Nasa astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley have said they believe SpaceX's carrier, the Crew Dragon, is “ready to go” on further missions following the first splashdown...
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Scott Parker believes due diligence was the difference as Fulham won promotion

14 minutes ago | Belfast telegraph | 9 articles

Scott Parker was delighted Fulham's due diligence on Brentford paid off to earn them a 2-1 victory after extra-time of the Sky Bet Championship play-off final and promotion to...
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A massive explosion just devastated Beirut. Here's what the unbelievable...

A devastating explosion rocked Beirut, the capital of Lebanon, on Tuesday. The exact cause of the blast is unknown, but a senior Lebanese intelligence official said that he... Read more ...

Foreign Office says of British embassy workers suffered...

A Foreign Office spokesperson said a small number of staff sustained non-life threatening injuries in the explosion and are receiving medical attention where necessary. Read more ...

'A special man'. tributes paid to TV presenter Brian Black after he dies in...

The Co Down village of Strangford was left reeling on Tuesday night following the tragic death of former UTV environmental journalist Brian Black. Read more ...

Marcus by Goldman Sachs has competitive savings accounts and term CDs, but...

Marcus by Goldman Sachs is an online-only bank that offers a high-yield savings account, term CDs, and no-penalty CDs. All Marcus accounts pay competitive rates, but its... Read more ...

Rafael Nadal pulls out of US Open over coronavirus fears

Facebook removes pro-Trump campaign ad containing false information about...

Facebook removed a pro-Donald Trump campaign ad because it contained false information about Joe Biden but has left up a doctored video that makes Speaker Nancy Pelosi appear... Read more ...

Ex-F1 driver Eddie Irvine partied with Jeffrey Epstein

Former Formula One race car driver Eddie Irvine, 54, revealed he once partied with Bill Clinton at one of Jeffrey Epstein's lavish parties. Read more ...

These 2 charts help show just how big Apple really is as it nears $2...

Apple is on the verge of hitting $2 trillion in market value after the company reported strong second quarter earnings and announced a 4-for-1 stock split. Chris Verrone, head... Read more ...

Apple's longtime head of marketing is stepping aside, marking the 3rd...

Apple's longtime head of marketing, Phil Schiller, is stepping aside, Apple announced Tuesday. Schiller will remain at the company as an Apple Fellow, while another longtime... Read more ...

LIVE UPDATES: See the results of Michigan's August 4 primaries

Michigan is holding several key congressional primaries on August 4. Rep. Rashida Tlaib is facing a primary challenge from Detroit City Council President Brenda Jones in... Read more ...