For Start-Ups, Cash Is King (Again). Some are preparing for a potential downturn by cutting spending and raising money earlier than planned. Just as they did before. The Rebooted Carmelo Anthony Same as He Ever Was. Anthony, one of the most prolific scorers in N.B.A. history, struggled in his return to the floor on Tuesday. How patient can the Portland Trail Blazers be? How life survived Snowball Earth, the planet's most severe ice age. Around 700 million years ago, the world is thought to have experienced its most severe ice age — a period evocatively described by scientists as Snowball Earth. Air pollution in Sydney is as bad as smoking a pack of cigarettes, as bushfires continue to rage. Air pollution in NSW has reached 'hazardous' levels, according to the Environment Department, and in south-west Sydney is equivalent to smoking nearly a pack-and-a-half of cigarettes. Helping Artists Find Studio Space. Some of the organizations and programs that connect artists with places where they can work. Bryan Brothers Will Retire From Tennis After 2020 U.S. Open. The accomplished doubles teams retirement announcement was the third high-profile one this week, as Tomas Berdych and Dominika Cibulkova also ended their careers. At the Heart of Serbias Tennis Success Story. Janko Tipsarevic practiced in a drained swimming pool that was converted into a court. Now he is part of the core of another strong Davis Cup team. Private companies have won 15BILLION of NHS contracts since 2015. The report, published today by trade union GMB, also found private firms had been awarded contracts from NHS England worth 3.6bn last year alone — up 89 per cent since 2015.

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Bath shopkeepers row with Netflix over disruption from Julie Andrews drama. Shopkeepers off the picturesque high street of Bath, Somerset have asked for compensation as they believe they have lost money during the filming of Netflix drama Bridgerton.

From helicopter tours to Bonecrusher the deadly croc Meet Matt Wright Australia's Outback Wrangler. Matt Wright was chased out of an off-grid Northern Territory swamp by a 15-foot crocodile a mere half an hour before answering the phone. Chipotle vs. Taco Bell Einhorns short put to the taste test — Felix TV. David Einhorn, the investor known for betting against stocks like Green Mountain Coffee, now is targeting Chipotle Mexican Grill, saying it will face significant competition from «a resurgent Taco Bell.» We put his theory to the taste test with Reuters blogger Felix Salmon, Reuters Social Media Editor Anthony De Rosa and Food and Wine Restaurant Editor Kate Krader. (October 3, 2012). Should I be living in fear of my family heart history? Dr MARTIN SCURR answers your questions. Any reader with a long family history of heart attacks should see a cardiologist, Dr Martin Scurr advised. A single electrocardiogram to measure the heart rhythm would not be enough.

A question of taste in Thai contest to name baby pygmy hippo. Visitors to a zoo in Thailand are being offered a tasty choice over the name of its newest resident — a baby pygmy hippopotamus that is drawing crowds. The Minor League Teams That Could Lose M.L.B. Ties. Under a new proposal, 42 minor league teams would have their affiliations with major league clubs severed. Here is a list of the teams that would be affected. Novak Djokovic's path to greatness. 16-time grand slam winner Novak Djokovic had a tough path to becoming a champion — from the streets of Serbia during the Kosovo War of the 90s to the biggest stages of tennis. Why Do Americans Still Hate Welfare? «Welfare» remains a charged word in the American lexicon, even though it's rarely talked about as a political issue any more. But why? Patient and surgeon give a thumbs up for implant that treats arthritis in the hands. Retired art teacher Bob Stafford, 70, from Northamptonshire, was one of the first to receive the new thumb implant to treat arthritis. He said it made the pain vanish immediately.

Hong Kong government tops up stimulus with extra HK$4 billion. Hong Kong's government pledged HK$4 billion ($511 million) on Wednesday in new relief measures to help bolster an economy battered by months of protests that have eroded business confidence in the Asian financial hub. Cabaret, Savoy Theatre review Anything goes in Will Young's sexy Cabaret. Young is excellent, hitting the high notes with an effortless sweetness while something both scared and deeply scary keeps seeping through that baby face. Anything goes round here, as long as its sleazy. Reuters Newsmaker full event Ryanairs OLeary on growth, Brexit, the environment and executive pay. Ryanair Group CEO Michael OLeary sits down with Reuters Tim Hepher to discuss challenges including industry-wide consolidation, environmental taxes, Brexit, the grounding of the Boeing 737 MAX and his 5-year, 100 million euro bonus package. Watch here the full event. It Just Isnt Working PISA Test Scores Cast Doubt on U.S. Education Efforts. An international exam shows that American 15-year-olds are stagnant in reading and math even though the country has spent billions to close gaps with the rest of the world.

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The Theater Olympics Bring a World of Drama Together. More than 20 countries have sent over 100 productions, including large-scale works by some of the hottest directors. So why have so few heard of the event? Taipei tech team takes 3D printing to the streets. Apr. 13 — A team of self-described geeks in Taipei have taken to the streets on a bicycle equipped with a 3D printer which they're using to turn plastic waste into useful products. They call their printer the «Mobile Fab» and say it not only helps promote recycling, but also demonstrates how technology can be applied in a socially responsible way. Tara Cleary reports. Cell phones, screens are keeping your kid awake. These days, teachers often face classrooms filled with yawning students who stayed up late snapping selfies or playing online games.

NHS hospital confirms patient has monkeypox after catching the killer virus while visiting Nigeria. A person in South West England has been diagnosed with monkeypox, Public Health England said, and they are now being treated at St Thomas' Hospital in London (pictured).

Can South America Produce a Superclub? Flamengo, which faces River Plate in Saturdays Copa Libertadores final, might be the best bet. But can it break through in a Eurocentric soccer world? Champagne-Style Sparklers, Made in America. Sparkling wines come from all over the world, in many different styles. But what about those made here using the same grapes and method as Champagne? How Kamala Harriss Campaign Unraveled. Ms. Harris is the only 2020 Democrat who has fallen hard out of the top tier of candidates. She has proved to be an uneven campaigner who changes her message and tactics to little effect and has a staff torn into factions. They Didnt Find Life in a Hopeless Place. In some of the worlds saltiest, most acidic bodies of superheated water, even the most extreme forms of archaea couldnt survive. Promoting racing with disabilities. Nathalie McGloin, President of the FIA Disability and Accessibility Commission, is working to promote women in motorsport from the grassroots level. Billie Eilish wins big atthe first Apple Music Awards while Lizzo and Lil Nas X are also honored. Billie Eilish was the big winner at the first Apple Music Awards for Artist of the Year, Album and Songwriter of the Year. Lizzo won Breakthrough Artist and Lil Nas X won Song of the Year. Woman, 37, gives birth to daughter after winning a course of IVF treatment in online competition. Katie Foster, 37, and her husband Jon, a doctor, from Staffordshire, received a free round of IVF after they were named the winners of the contest she entered on a whim. Why Goldman's board falls short — Felix TV. The Goldman Sachs board of directors is supposed to keep management in check, but Reuters' blogger Felix Salmon says it is stacked with company insiders, conflicting interests and inexperience. (October 15, 2012). When Department Stores Were Theater. Barneys is closing. Nordstrom is streamlining. And the hometown holiday window may be entering its final act. Kacey Musgraves sparkles in gold patterned pant suit as she promotes Christmas special on Ellen. In the pre-taped interview, the singer, 31, explained 'My nana… she is a guest, my actual grandma. She came from Texas to be on the special and she basically saves Christmas. So it's really special.'. Sheep take over streets of Madrid for annual migration. Sheep replaced traffic on the streets of Madrid on Sunday as shepherds steered their flocks through the heart of the Spanish capital, following ancient migration routes. Fashion A girls best friends.… Are ICC World Cup tickets transferable Is the G Day game free her trusty accessories, of course! These are springs most wanted, modelled by the cutest pooches in the park. Can the S.E.C. Force Repayment of Ill-Gotten Gains? The regulator will argue before the Supreme Court that judges can order a defendant to disgorge money obtained by fraud or insider trading. Australia to end bilateral aid to Pakistan. Last year Australia spent $39.2million of taxpayer cash on various programs to helpthe country's women and girls as well its water and food security. Treasure hunter funds Britain's biggest-ever nugget worth 80,000 of gold in Scottish riverbed. Weighing 4.2oz (121.3g), the 22-carat lump of gold, found in a Scottish river by an unnamed explorer, is the biggest of its kind in the UK. It was discovered in two separate pieces that fit together perfectly. Dominic Thiem Makes a Habit of Winning. Thiem has won five titles this year and reached the semifinals of the ATP Finals, where only one member of the so-called Big Three stands in his way. Woman, 21, who had an extreme underbite has had gruelling jaw surgery to correct it. Mia Duckworth, 21, from Darwen, Lancashire, underwent a gruelling four-hour operation in which her top and bottom jaws were both broken, realigned and secured in place with screws.

School drops ban on pupils growing beards after outcry from baffled parents. Brakenhale School in Bracknell, Berkshire, has announced it is ditching the ban. The headmistress said it was introduced as students with full beards were concerning younger pupils. FromMichael Bubl's tour to The Ocean At The End Of The Lane on stage and Ordinary Love, 7 Events. The Canadian crooner is in Newcastle, Liverpool and Nottingham this week. Dad accidentally shoots and kills his 9-year-old son on Thanksgiving hunt. Fourth-grader Colton Williams was rabbit-hunting with his father and a friend in South Carolina on Thursday when his dad, Brian Williams, accidentally shot and killed his honor-roll student son. Pilot on flight from Israel which sparked RAF sonic boom response says he 'nearly had heart attack'. The Typhoons were cleared to go supersonic in the early hours of Sunday to intercept anunresponsive Boeing 767 which was on its way from Tel Aviv to the USA after its radio broke. Prince William wages war on plastic bottles as he views piles of litter in Kuwait. Prince William, 57, was at the Jahra nature reserve on the outskirts of Kuwait City as part of his three-day visit to the Arabian Gulf nation where he met young volunteers from a litter-picking group. John Simon, Wide-Ranging Critic With a Cutting Pen, Dies at 94. Prolific, erudite and caustic in his wit, he surveyed the entire cultural landscape films, plays, books, art and saw little that he liked. Jackie Chan skewered 'Saint' Steve Coogan with a verbal karate kick. Bafta's Britannia Awards is a classy, fun annual event in Los Angeles. But my enthusiasm was somewhat tempered by the discovery that one of the honourees was 'Saint' Steve Coogan. Will the Yankees Chase a Big-Name Starter This Winter? The Yankees have been more restrained in their spending recently. But with the elite pitchers Gerrit Cole and Stephen Strasburg on the market, they just might open their wallet.