BBC News

• new'I'm Hispanic but can't speak Spanish'
  Figgy is Mexican-American but he can't speak Spanish - he explains why that matters.
  - 38 mins ago 18 Nov 19, 12:21am -
• newClimate defenders: The woman helping coal miners to save the planet
  Sharan Burrow wants to find alternative livelihoods for coal miners and therefore help protect our climate.
  - 39 mins ago 18 Nov 19, 12:20am -
• newHong Kong: Protesters and police in fiery stand-off at university
  Police warned protesters that they could use live bullets if violence against officers continued.
  - 1 hour ago 17 Nov 19, 11:56pm -

• newMichael Bloomberg apologises for 'stop-and-frisk' policy
  The former New York mayor backed a tactic that disproportionately targeted black and Latino residents.
  - 2 hours ago 17 Nov 19, 11:10pm -
• newHong Kong protests: Police tear gas met with petrol bombs
  Fresh clashes between protesters and the security forces erupted in Hong Kong. Tear gas and water cannon were met with petrol bombs, bricks and other improvised weapons.
  - 2 hours ago 17 Nov 19, 10:55pm -
• newAustralian politicians banned from China 'will not repent' for criticism
  Andrew Hastie and James Paterson have refused to "repent" for their criticism of the country.
  - 2 hours ago 17 Nov 19, 10:54pm -
• newPanorama Investigation: War crimes scandal exposed
  British Special Forces have been accused of covering up the killings of four young Afghans in 2012.
  - 6 hours ago 17 Nov 19, 7:23pm -
• newArtist will.i.am accuses Qantas flight attendant of racism
  The US musician was met by police at Sydney airport after a disagreement with a flight attendant.
  - 8 hours ago 17 Nov 19, 5:08pm -
• newUS election 2020: Democrats respond to Obama's warning
  Some call for party unity while others defend their policies as Barack Obama's remarks fuel debate.
  - 8 hours ago 17 Nov 19, 4:39pm -
• newVenice floods: Further warnings of high tides
  Large parts of the centre of the Italian city have been hit by exceptionally high tides for the third time in a week.
  - 9 hours ago 17 Nov 19, 3:44pm -
• newSri Lanka election: Wartime defence chief Rajapaksa wins presidency
  Gotabaya Rajapaksa is declared the winner in a poll that has split the country along ethnic lines.
  - 10 hours ago 17 Nov 19, 3:11pm -
• newSri Lanka election: Unity hard to achieve in divided country
  Minorities fearful as controversial ex-defence secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa is elected president.
  - 11 hours ago 17 Nov 19, 2:04pm -
• newTrump's health 'very good' after unscheduled physical exam
  The White House dismissed concerns about the exam's timing, saying he "remains healthy".
  - 13 hours ago 17 Nov 19, 12:06pm -
• newIran petrol price hike: Supreme Leader condemns 'hooligan' protesters
  Ayatollah Ali Khamenei blamed "hooligans" and counter-revolutionaries for days of violent protests.
  - 14 hours ago 17 Nov 19, 11:17am -
• newSaudi Aramco flotation values oil giant at $1.7tn
  The Saudi Arabian state oil firm says 1.5% of its shares will be put up for sale.
  - 14 hours ago 17 Nov 19, 10:55am -
• newJohn Bel Edwards: Democrat wins governor election in Louisiana
  The news is a blow to President Donald Trump who strongly backed the Republican candidate.
  - 17 hours ago 17 Nov 19, 8:22am -
• American Kurds take up Syria fight as Erdogan visits Trump
  The visit of the Turkish president to the White House has spurred Kurdish-American activists into action.
  - 1 day ago 17 Nov 19, 12:29am -
• Why US tech giants are putting billions into housing
  The booming tech industry has pushed San Francisco house prices out of the reach of ordinary workers.
  - 1 day ago 17 Nov 19, 12:28am -
• Genevieve Nnaji's rise from Nollywood to Netflix
  Her film's disqualification from the Oscars may well act as a springboard for future success.
  - 1 day ago 17 Nov 19, 12:27am -
• Robyn Crawford opens up about Whitney Houston
  "It was love and it was open and it was honest," the star's former assistant tells the BBC.
  - 1 day ago 17 Nov 19, 12:20am -
• How do you fight extreme wildfires?
  They've devastated vast areas from Australia to Brazil. Here, two experts explain how to fight them.
  - 1 day ago 17 Nov 19, 12:20am -
• Yellow vest protests: More than 100 arrested as violence returns to Paris
  Rioters clash with police, unleashing some of the worst violence Paris has seen in months.
  - 1 day ago 16 Nov 19, 9:43pm -
• Czech anti-government protesters mark anniversary of revolution
  Czech police estimate that about 200,000 people were at the anti-government demonstration.
  - 1 day ago 16 Nov 19, 8:05pm -
• How the Irish sport of hurling came to the US
  Ahead of a big game, what is this ancient Irish sport that's finding new popularity in America?
  - 2 days ago 16 Nov 19, 12:19pm -
• Gilets Jaunes: Anger of yellow vests still grips France a year on
  France has had a year of yellow vest (gilets jaunes) protests, but some of their energy has gone.
  - 2 days ago 16 Nov 19, 11:07am -
• Warren Smith's home was destroyed in recent bushfires in Australia
  Warren Smith's house was among 250 that were lost in Australia's bushfires this month.
  - 2 days ago 15 Nov 19, 11:59pm -
• Zut alors! The Americans who are farming edible snails
  Two snail farms in the US are now allowing top restaurants to switch from canned to fresh supplies.
  - 4 days ago 14 Nov 19, 12:36am -
• Polio in Nigeria: 'I opposed vaccinations until my son caught polio'
  A Nigerian father who used to chase health workers away from his home has a change of heart.
  - 5 days ago 13 Nov 19, 1:51am -
• Modest fashion: 'I feel confident and comfortable'
  Fashion bloggers are covering up and sales of modest clothes are up in high street stores.
  - 5 days ago 13 Nov 19, 1:49am -
• Paris tour shows how black people helped shape France
  Resistance fighters and anti-colonial writers, a Paris tour celebrates an alternative French history.
  - 6 days ago 12 Nov 19, 12:34am -
• Why being kind could help you live longer
  A new institute has been set up to study kindness - as an antidote to an increasingly polarised world.
  - 6 days ago 11 Nov 19, 10:24pm -

Lifehacker

• Ask Dr. NerdLove: How Do I Get Better At Oral Sex?

  

  Hello all you pervert people of the intertubes, and welcome to Ask Dr. NerdLove, the time-jaunting dating advice column that helps you avoid mistakes before you make them.Read more...
  - 19 May 17, 7:30pm -
• 3-Ingredient Happy Hour: The Sweet and Tart Mulligan

  

  Happy weekend, and welcome back to 3-Ingredient Happy Hour, the weekly drink column featuring super simple yet delicious libations. This weekend is going to a hot one—or at least moderately warm one—so I think a porch sipper is in order.Read mor…
  - 19 May 17, 6:30pm -
• Automate An Outlet With TP-Link's Alexa-Compatible Smart Plug, Now Just $21

  

  Like the idea of a Belkin WeMo Switch, but not willing to spend $40-$50 to try one out? This TP-Link alternative has a nearly identical feature set for half the price.Read more...
  - 19 May 17, 4:50pm -
• How to Make a Graduation Cap Fit on Kinky or Curly Hair

  

  If a graduation cap won’t fit over your hair, maybe it’s the cap that needs a little styling. Natural hair vlogger Chizi Duru shows us how. Read more...
  - 19 May 17, 3:30pm -
• Will It Sous Vide? A Boozy Chocolate-Cherry Sundae

  

  Welcome to this week’s edition of Will It Sous Vide?, the weekly column where I usually make whatever you want me to with my immersion circulator.Read more...
  - 19 May 17, 2:30pm -
• Today's Best Deals: Under Armour Apparel, Kamado Grill, SoundBuds, and More

  

  Anker’s newest SoundBuds, a Big Green Egg alternative, and a huge Under Armour apparel sale lead off Friday’s best deals from around the web. Read more...
  - 19 May 17, 2:28pm -

Digg

• newSNL's Impeachment Hearings Lean More Towards Soap Opera Than Actual Inquiry
  Real life politics meets quintessential daytime drama.
  - 10 hours ago 17 Nov 19, 3:14pm -
• newThe New British Intern Learns About Popeye's From His American Colleagues
  They try to teach him a lesson, but he still wants to go.
  - 10 hours ago 17 Nov 19, 3:09pm -
• newWatch Colin Kaepernick Workout In Front Of NFL Scouts In Atlanta
  After three years away from the NFL, Colin Kaepernick worked out in Atlanta in hopes to get signed again.
  - 23 hours ago 17 Nov 19, 1:43am -
• Indecisive Driver Unsure Whether To Drive Range Rover Through Flooded Street
  A driver in the United Kingdom was unsure whether to risk his luck driving through a heavily flooded street or obey a "Do Not Cross" sign.
  - 1 day ago 16 Nov 19, 9:32pm -
• Céline Dion Settles The Debate Over Whether Jack Could Have Fit Next To Rose On The Floating Door In 'Titanic'
  Céline Dion weighs in on perhaps the most controversial scene from the movie.
  - 1 day ago 16 Nov 19, 8:44pm -
• Watching This Unearthed Footage Of Jeff Bezos Talking About Amazon From June 1997 Is Like Stepping Out Of A Time Machine
  It's so surreal to watch this video of Jeff Bezos from more than 20 years ago.
  - 1 day ago 16 Nov 19, 7:13pm -
• Bar Installs 70+ Big Mouth Billy Bass And Programs Them To Sing Along To Pop Songs
  The Royal Palms Shuffleboard Club in Chicago installed dozens of Big Mouth Billy Bass and figured out how to get them to sing together to different pop songs.
  - 1 day ago 16 Nov 19, 5:37pm -
• 'Absolutely No Mercy': Leaked Files Expose How China Organized Mass Detentions Of Muslims
  More than 400 pages of internal Chinese documents provide an unprecedented inside look at the crackdown on ethnic minorities in the Xinjiang region.
  - 1 day ago 16 Nov 19, 5:02pm -
• Why Do Car Windows Have Those Little Black Dots?
  Here's what those little black dots on the edge of your windows of your car are for.
  - 1 day ago 16 Nov 19, 4:50pm -
• Joe Henry's Next Second Chance
  A year ago, doctors told Joe Henry he had less than a year to live. The Gospel According to Water, his most poignant album ever, is another second chance in a career full of them.
  - 1 day ago 16 Nov 19, 2:16pm -
• Watch The Raw Power Of A Wildfire Retardant Drop As Seen In This Demonstration On A Truck
  Firefighters demonstrate why they avoid fire retardant directly on houses or buildings.
  - 2 days ago 15 Nov 19, 10:56pm -
• LCD Soundsystem's Rayna On How Science Fiction Inspired Her New Space-Bending Album
  In conversation with sci-fi writer Charlie Jane Anders, Rayna explains how The Left Hand of Darkness gave her permission to defy gender norms.
  - 2 days ago 15 Nov 19, 10:47pm -
• Elizabeth Warren Retreats From Medicare For All
  Her plan to pass a public option before pivoting to single-payer is too clever for its own good.
  - 2 days ago 15 Nov 19, 9:58pm -
• How Millennials Became A Generation Of Homebodies
  On the public performance of solitude.
  - 2 days ago 15 Nov 19, 9:32pm -
• The Best Studio Ghibli Films, Ranked
  The Japanese animation group has produced some of the most critically acclaimed films of all time, from "Spirited Away" to "Howl's Moving Castle." We rank the best ones.
  - 2 days ago 15 Nov 19, 9:25pm -

• Why Antimatter Is The Most Expensive Material In The World
  Antimatter costs $2700 trillion per gram.
  - 2 days ago 15 Nov 19, 9:07pm -
• Save 50% Off This Turntable And Relive The Music Of Your Past
  Relive the vinyl magic of the '70s with this retro turntable. Fully equipped to play your vinyl collection with vintage sound, you can get the Altec Lansing Alt-500 for half off today at just $74.99.
  - 2 days ago 15 Nov 19, 8:40pm -
• The Rainbow-Hued Architecture Of Turkey, And More Of The Best Photography Of The Week
  The flooding in Fishlake, the disappearing launderettes of London and more best photos of the week.
  - 2 days ago 15 Nov 19, 8:14pm -
• Get Pumped For 'The Rise of Skywalker' With This Prequel Novel
  "Star Wars: Resistance Reborn" lays out some important info on what happens in the lead up to Episode IX. If you're riding high from "The Mandalorian," keep the Star Wars excitement going.
  - 2 days ago 15 Nov 19, 7:56pm -
• The Work Diary Of An Audio Erotica CEO
  Dipse''s Gina Gutierrez spends her days setting investors straight and moderating "Hunks Brainstorm" sessions.
  - 2 days ago 15 Nov 19, 7:17pm -
• If You Don't Have A Blender, How Are You Going To Make Frozen Margaritas?
  This Vitamix truly is the blender you want for your home. With a 4.5/5 rating and over a thousand reviews counted at Amazon, there's no doubt about how delicious the cocktails will be at your next holiday party.
  - 2 days ago 15 Nov 19, 6:58pm -
• Meet The Newest YouTube Stars On The Block: Landlords
  While the idea of a "landlord influencer" might seem strange, it's a niche that's existed for decades.
  - 2 days ago 15 Nov 19, 6:36pm -
• Cells That 'Taste' Danger Set Off Immune Responses
  Taste and smell receptors in unexpected organs monitor the state of the body's natural microbial health and raise an alarm over invading parasites.
  - 2 days ago 15 Nov 19, 6:26pm -
• New York City Will Spend $249 Million On New Cops To Save $200 Million On Subway Fare Evasion
  In today's pettiest battles, NYC lashes out against people who can't afford to take their stupid trains.
  - 2 days ago 15 Nov 19, 5:30pm -
• The Irresistible Visual Power Of Urban Advertising
  In cities around the world, advertising is everywhere. We may try to shut it out — but it reflects who we are.
  - 2 days ago 15 Nov 19, 5:22pm -
• 'America's Original Extreme Sport,' The Indian Relay Is A Grueling Exhibition Of Sport And Teamwork
  Riders have to jump horses in "the box," and this is where things can get messy. This film was directed by Alexandra Lazarowich.
  - 2 days ago 15 Nov 19, 5:08pm -
• Apes Might Know That You Don't Know What They Know
  The latest volley in a decades-long debate about apes' theory of mind involved one scientist dressing up as King Kong and stealing from his colleague.
  - 2 days ago 15 Nov 19, 5:06pm -
• The Highlights From Friday's Explosive Public Impeachment Hearing
  On Friday, former United States Ambassador to Ukraine Marie L. Yovanovitch testified before the House Intelligence Committee in the impeachment inquiry — and President Donald Trump injected himself into the proceedings.
  - 2 days ago 15 Nov 19, 4:55pm -
• The £7,500 Dress That Does Not Exist
  Earlier this year Richard Ma spent £7,500 on a dress for his wife. That is a lot of money for a dress, particularly when it does not exist, at least not in a physical form.
  - 2 days ago 15 Nov 19, 4:53pm -
• How Did Switzerland Get Their Reputation For Being Neutral?
  Switzerland has a long-standing policy of non-interventionism — how did this become one of the bedrocks of Switzerland's foreign policy?
  - 2 days ago 15 Nov 19, 3:56pm -
• Suspicious Deer Encounters A Decoy Deer In The Woods, Snaps It In Half
  Stranger danger is real in the animal kingdom, too.
  - 2 days ago 15 Nov 19, 3:24pm -
• Watch How Easily 'Ninja Rocks' — Shattered Ceramic From Spark Plugs — Can Shatter Car Windows
  Thieves love to use "ninja rocks" to break into cars quickly — does it really work?
  - 2 days ago 15 Nov 19, 3:12pm -
• The Fender-Bender That Kept Me From Saying Goodbye
  One wrong move robbed me of my last chance to see a cherished friend.
  - 2 days ago 15 Nov 19, 2:59pm -
• There's A Huge, Windowless Skyscraper In New York City — What's Going On Inside?
  33 Thomas Street in Lower Manhattan has fascinated New Yorkers for decades — here's what we know about it.
  - 2 days ago 15 Nov 19, 2:47pm -
• Cities Worldwide Are Reimagining Their Relationships With Cars
  Under pressure from their citizens, city officials are experimenting with new ways to reimagine the role of cars.
  - 3 days ago 14 Nov 19, 10:04pm -
• A Pirate Botanist Helped Bring Hot Chocolate To England
  William Hughes was a buccaneer with an early recipe for "the American Nectar."
  - 3 days ago 14 Nov 19, 8:43pm -
• Step Inside This Flooded Crypt In Venice
  In the crypt of Venice's Basilica, sarcophagi are almost submerged. And it's not the first time.
  - 3 days ago 14 Nov 19, 8:26pm -
• The Most Promising Breakthrough In Alzheimer's Treatment Is Not A Drug
  The devastation of failed Alzheimer's drug trials is requiring people to open their minds to new approaches, methods and disciplines.
  - 3 days ago 14 Nov 19, 7:56pm -
• The Never-Ending Quest To Make 'Charlie's Angels' Feminist
  Since the show's premiere in 1976, critics have derided the material's sexist depiction of hot babes solving crimes. Is this reboot any different?
  - 3 days ago 14 Nov 19, 6:07pm -
• Why Don't We Consider Labor-Intensive, Blue-Collar Businesses To Be Start-Ups?
  Just a brief glance at r/SweatyStartup shows that cleaning pools and delivering firewood can be an entrepreneur's path to wealth.
  - 3 days ago 14 Nov 19, 5:33pm -
• When Will We Pay Attention To Missing And Murdered Indigenous Women?
  No one knows who the first Indigenous girl or woman to vanish along the highway between Prince Rupert and Prince George was, or when it happened.
  - 3 days ago 14 Nov 19, 4:48pm -
• In A Chaotic World, Dungeons And Dragons Is Resurgent
  The role-playing game has made a surprising return to mainstream culture.
  - 4 days ago 13 Nov 19, 4:31pm -
• When Did Children's Clothing Start Growing Ears And Claws?
  Today, dressing your kid as an animal is the height of cuteness. But that wasn't always the case.
  - 5 days ago 12 Nov 19, 9:41pm -
• The Google Squeeze
  "My biggest mistake was in underestimating just how far Google could go in terms of showing users more ads."
  - 5 days ago 12 Nov 19, 9:09pm -
• How Crime Scene Analysts Collect And Preserve Fingerprints
  A veteran analyst explains the work of gathering fingerprints that can link a suspect to a crime, even after it rains.
  - 6 days ago 11 Nov 19, 10:49pm -
• Here's A Mesmerizing Primer In Adding Shading To Your Drawing
  Even if you don't consider yourself an artist, this'll give you everything you need to master shading in life drawing.
  - 6 days ago 11 Nov 19, 8:20pm -
• Meet The Ultimate Portable Blender
  Having a hard time eating healthy while away from home? Meet BlendJet One — the world's most powerful portable blender.
  - 11 days ago 6 Nov 19, 7:16pm -
• Sonos Beam Adds Surround Sound Without The Wires, $30 In Bonus Amazon Credit
  Hear movies, shows, radio, and sports like never before. The Sonos Beam soundbar delivers big, premium sound to rooms and is easily set up with HDMI ARC. Plus, you can get $30 in Amazon gift cards.
  - 21 Nov 18, 11:08pm -