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The darkly soothing compulsion of 'doomscrolling' - BBC Worklife

Why does endlessly looking for bad news feel so strangely gratifying – and can we break the habit?

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Covid-19: Sri Lanka chooses remote island for burials - BBC News

The government had decided last week to lift a ban on burials after criticism from minorities.

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Twitch backtracks after outcry for using 'gender neutral' term 'womxn' - BB

The streaming platform said it had changed its spelling of "women" to be more gender neutral.

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Poland activists acquitted over LGBT Virgin Mary - BBC News

Three women, who faced up to two years in jail, were found not guilty of offending religious feelings.

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Can physics prove if God exists? - BBC Future

If there is a God, would they be bound by the laws of physics?

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Human origins: 'Little Foot' fossil's big journey out of Africa - BBC News

How the priceless skull of an ancient ancestor was brought to the UK from South Africa for study.

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Why it's wrong to look at work-life balance as an achievement - BBC Worklif

Traditionally, we view reaching a good work-life balance as hitting a goal. But it may be more of a moving target than we realise.

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Aston Martin: The billionaire building 'a British Ferrari' - BBC News

Lawrence Stroll, executive chairman of Aston Martin, tells the BBC he wants to build a firm with a "luxury profile".

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(15) Flaw in the Enigma Code - Numberphile - YouTube

The flaw which allowed the Allies to break the Nazi Enigma code.More links & stuff in full description below ↓↓↓First video explaining Enigma: http://youtu.b...

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What we know and don't know about Covid-19 - BBC Future

Over the past year, BBC Future has aimed to go deeper into the science behind the pandemic as it evolved. What have we learnt, and what is still unknown?

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Covid: Japan asks China to stop anal tests on its citizens - BBC News

Some Japanese citizens have said the tests for Covid-19 caused them "psychological distress".

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Sarkozy: Former French president sentenced to jail for corruption - BBC New

The ex-president, found guilty of trying to bribe a judge, will remain free while he appeals.

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(5) Telling time by donkey balls? (joke) - YouTube

A little laughter in this channel

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How Bitcoin's vast energy use could burst its bubble - BBC News

Could the cryptocurrency's huge electricity consumption also sink it?

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Longing for the return of the New York moment - BBC News

New York City is a shadow of its former self. Will its unique spirit return after the pandemic ends?

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(4) New Rule: Cancel Culture is Over Party | Real Time with Bill Maher (HBO

Subscribe to the Real Time YouTube: http://itsh.bo/10r5A1BBill calls on liberals to "stand their ground" when the woke mob comes for them over a ridiculous p...

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Johnson & Johnson Covid vaccine: FDA approves single-shot jab - BBC News

The Johnson & Johnson vaccine, made by Belgian firm Janssen, is the third jab authorised in the US.

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Pompeii: Archaeologists unveil ceremonial chariot discovery - BBC News

The ornate discovery was used during festivities and parades almost 2,000 years ago, experts say.

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Jamal Khashoggi: US says Saudi prince approved Khashoggi killing - BBC News

An official report says Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman approved the journalist's murder.

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Prince Harry: UK press were 'destroying my mental health' - BBC News

The Duke of Sussex spoke to TV host James Corden about life in the US after stepping back from royal duties.

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Facebook Australia row: A dose of realism on tech regulation - BBC News

Facebook and Google have such an advantage that any regulation is unlikely to dent their dominance for years.

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North Korea: Russian diplomats leave by hand-pushed trolley - BBC News

The diplomats had no choice as Pyongyang has banned trains from leaving as part of Covid measures.

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Holidaymaker in Cornwall died flicking cigarette away - BBC News

Warren Millington, 50, died in a 'tragic accident' at a caravan park in Pentewan, an inquest hears.

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AI conquers challenge of 1980s platform games - BBC News

A computer program that can solve 1980s exploration games could help improve robot intelligence.

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Amazon rainforest plots sold via Facebook Marketplace ads - BBC News

Protected land reserved for Brazil's indigenous communities is being traded on the social network.

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