Staff at Argos supply centre vote for two-week strike over Christmas after long-running pay dispute. From December 16 to 31, UPS shunters and HGV drivers at the site in Barton, Staffordshire, will walk out and throw deliveries into chaos. Eating My Way Through Vietnams Most Livable City. Facing rain, the 52 Places Traveler skips Danangs famous beaches in favor of street food and the buzz of a rapidly growing city. F.D.A. Nominee Clears Senate Panel. As a teen vaping and health crisis dominates public concerns, the Food and Drug Administration has been without a permanent commissioner since April. What Makes a Church? A Tiny, Leafy Forest. In Ethiopia, church forests are withstanding environmental destruction but just barely. Rising Medicare prices will shrink Social Security inflation adjustment next year. (The opinions expressed here are those of the author, a columnist for Reuters.). My Kitchen Rules star Manu Feildel, 45, shows off his svelte frame at the AACTA Awards. My Kitchen Rules star Manu Feildel recently lost an impressive 12 kilograms after being on a strict diet earlier this year. Study reveals music's universal patterns across societies worldwide. From love songs to dance tunes to lullabies, music made in disparate cultures worldwide displays certain universal patterns, according to a study by researchers who suggest a commonality in the way human minds create music. Firearms most lethal suicide method by far in the U.S. (Reuters Health) — Firearms are by far the most lethal suicide method, with nearly nine out of 10 attempts being fatal, a new study finds. The Turner Prize Goes to All 4 Shortlisted Artists. The artists, who included Oscar Murillo, asked to be considered as a group to make a statement on political unity. The judges agreed. Cambridge tech firm creates an app that directs you to your beverage with a stream of lights. A new app in development by Cambridge Consultants will not only let you order a round of drinks while sat at your table, but connect your phone to your drink when you arrive at the bar with a stream of lights. Google co-founders step aside as Pichai takes helm of parent Alphabet. Google co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin are stepping aside as leaders of the Internet behemoth they founded 21 years ago, ending an extraordinary run that saw them build one of the world's most valuable and influential companies. Women who use permanent hair dye are 9% more likely to get breast cancer, scientists discover. Researchers at the National Institutes of Health, a branch of the US Department of Health, tracked almost 50,000 women over eight years. Reuters pictures of the decade. From Haiti's devastating earthquake to war in Syria, Reuters photographers have covered the biggest news stories of the decade, capturing images of armed conflict, natural disasters, the plight of… Backpacking couple with baby convert 8,000 van into their home on wheels to explore UK and France. Sarah McWilliams, 34, and her partner Neil Quantrill, 38, from Weymouth, Dorset, continued to explore new places after the arrival of their baby boy, Reggie Mac, in September last year. How much water does Harvey use How old is Blake Griffin for the Detroit Pistons Huawei Lost the Heart of the Chinese Public. When an executive wrote about her house arrest in Canada, an outcry about a former employees treatment arose on social media. My Friend the Polish Girl Review The Outsider. In this faux documentary, the relationship between an American filmmaker and her troubled immigrant subject takes on a darkly controlling hue.

Cory Booker Bets $100 Billion on Historically Black Colleges and Universities. The senator unveiled a broad plan at a decisive period for his struggling campaign as he faces the prospect of not making the December debate. Cha In-ha Becomes Third Young Korean Entertainer to Die in Two Months. The 27-year-old actor appears in a TV series that premiered just last week. NFL Roundup 49ers Rout Pack, Harass Rodgers All Night. The San Francisco 49ers39; defense held Aaron Rodgers to just 104 yards passing while sacking him five times en route to a 37-8 rout of the Green Bay Packers on Sunday night in Santa Clara, Calif.

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Harry Dunn's family accuse president Trump and Dominic Raab of lying. Charlotte Charles and Tim Dunn said despite Trump's assurances — made to them in the White House in October — they had heard nothing from US officials since. Seed funding slows in Silicon Valley. The bloom is off seed funding, the business of providing money to brand-new startups, as investors take a more measured approach to financing emerging U.S. technology companies. Doctors' shock after pulling out eight spoons and a KNIFE from the stomach of a 35-year-old. Doctors also retrieved two toothbrushes, two screwdrivers and a metal bar. The unnamed man from India had suffered a puncture to his stomach from the knife, local reports state. Family of Detained Egyptian Journalist Says Leaked Images of Him Were Staged. The family of an Egyptian journalist detained for nine months without charge expressed outrage that images of him were leaked to a Facebook page run by Interior Ministry sympathizers. Discovering Death Valley, America's hottest, driest national park. The Mail on Sunday's Mike MacEacheran heads to Death Valley, two hours outside Las Vegas. The temperature regularly hits 40C and there's 'eye-popping life' everywhere. Factbox South Korea's K-pop industry hit by tragedies, scandal in 2019. South Korea's K-pop culture is one of the country's most lucrative soft power exports and has drawn a massive audience of young people internationally, especially in other Asian markets. Tired, Hot or Hungry? We Found the Apps for You. The sharing economy has made it possible to be even more demanding, on demand. We tested apps for when you need a swim, a nap, a boat or a foodie experience. Ultra-Orthodox grandmother gives birth to her 20TH child. The unnamed 42-year-old grandmother was rushed to Hadassah Hospital Ein Kerem in Jerusalem after going into labour on Wednesday. A Police Tesla Nearly Ran Out of Power During a Chase. It Wasnt the Cars Fault. Gas or electric, all cars need to be refueled in some way, the police in Fremont, Calif., said. Two dead mates, an unfaithful husband and a notorious standover man Outback slaying still a mystery. Best friendsVicki Arnold andJulie-Anne Leahy were found dead in Ms Leahy's four wheel drive in bushland, near Atherton in north Queensland, on August 9 1991. Brentford Travelodge guests flee at 2am as inferno engulfs west London hotel. There are 15 fire engines at the hotel in Kew Bridge, London, after the blaze started in the early hours of the morning which started in a bin room at the rear of the building and spread to hotel. Sleazy doctor Raymond Douglas McKenzie sexually abused long-term patient. Queensland doctor Raymond Douglas McKenzie sexually abused the long-term patient at his home after a party but blamed sleep apnoea for the a sickening assault. Witnesses set for U.S. House impeachment hearing on Trump. Congressional Democrats on Monday named the four witnesses who will testify this week at a public hearing in the impeachment inquiry of U.S. President Donald Trump, in What is the salary of Aaron Rodgers Where does the meaning of 420 come from is seen as a likely precursor to the announcement of formal charges within weeks. Tamara Lindstrom reports. AACTA Awards 2019 All the winners from the star-studded ceremony. The Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) Awards were held in Sydney on Wednesday evening. Six of Silicon Valley's top tech giants avoided paying more than $100billion in taxes since 2010. Fair Tax Mark, a British firm which certifies businesses for good tax conduct, analyzed taxes paid by Facebook, Apple, Amazon, Netflix, Google and Microsoft from 2010 to 2019. Seven-year-old boy is nearly DECAPITATED after his father 'falls asleep at the wheel'. The 39-year-old P-plate driver was in the car with his four children at 9.30am on Wednesday in Adelaide's south when his Commodore collided with the parked ute.

People underestimating 'angry kids,' says Greta Thunberg. People are failing to grasp the anger of the younger generation in the face of a changing climate, Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg said on Tuesday. Climate Change Is Accelerating Things Are Getting Worse. Theacceleration climate change39;s effects have brought the world dangerously close to abrupt and irreversible changes, scientists warned. What a decade it's been! Reuters' best images show joyous occasions and those that shocked us. From Prince William and Kate Middleton's wedding to President Barack Obama watching the death of Osama bin Laden in the situation room, the Reuters pictures capture moments which still move us today.

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A New York Courtship. Metropolitan Diary A veteran New Yorker dragged a newcomer to all the veteran's favorite spots, and two loves intertwined — the city and the person. Sydney, 21, man to be charged with terror offences after being arrested by officers. The Riverwood man was arrested on Wednesday morning by members of the NSW Joint Counter Terrorism Team. Buy now, pay later firm Klarna signed up 60,000 new merchants in 2019. Buy now, pay later juggernaut Klarna announced it has signed up over 60,000 retailers so far in 2019, including Microsoft and travel agent Expedia, as it prepares for a bumper Black Friday. Was This 18,000-Year-Old Siberian Puppy a Dog or a Wolf? The animal was buried in a lump of frozen mud in Russia, its fur, whiskers and body fully intact. Scientists are studying its DNA to understand whether it is a dog or a wolf. Minority Voters Chafe as Democratic Candidates Abandon Charter Schools. The front-runners for the presidential nomination are moving away from the charter school movement, and black and Latino families ask Why is Houston known as Clutch City How much does a SNL cast member make their concerns are lost. Fishing boss steps down from British firms amid bribery probe. Thorsteinn Mar Baldvinsson's family-run fishing empire has a major hold on Britain's lucrative cod rights and sells fish to supermarkets including Tesco, Marks Spencer and Sainsbury's. The man who would oversee an impeachment trial. As the Democratic-led US House moves toward an impeachment vote on President Donald Trump, attention is turning to the likely Senate trial and how forcefully Chief Justice John Roberts might operate as he presides over the chamber.

Girlfriend of man accused of luring girl into abandoned home says he is caring. Amanda Thompson, 37, from Sydney, said Christopher Irwin, 34, is 'caring' and'plays with young children'. Irwin has been accused of taking a seven-year-old girl into an abandoned home. Notre Dames Football Sellout Streak Ending at 273 Games. The streak at Notre Dame Stadium dated to Thanksgiving Day in 1973. The stadium holds nearly 78,000 fans. College Basketball Just Started. Heres What There Is to Know So Far. Cole Anthony had a strong debut for North Carolina, Memphis already has drama swirling, and some surprises have made for an eventful start to the season. Wild plants offer a lifeline as staple crops fail to cope with climate change. Scientists say many of the wild cousins of the crops that feed the world may offer us a lifeline as the world grapples with the combined challenges of climate change and sustainably feeding an increasing population. Adam Reed reports. The Christmas coffees crammed with NINE TIMES more sugar than a Krispy Kreme doughnut. Action on Sugar scoured the Christmas menus of Britain's favourite chains and analysed the content of 203 hot drinks. Starbucks' Caramel Hot Chocolate had 758 calories and 94g of sugar. Whats on TV Tuesday Tiffany Haddish Black Mitzvah and Something Wild. The comedians new special arrives on Netflix and Jonathan Demmes 80s classic is available to stream on Criterion. FBI is investigating how parents of Illinois woman, 28, 'kidnapped' their granddaughter. Jade Green's mother and stepfather Angela and Jack Howser were accused of having Jade, from Lawrenceville, Illinois, arrested in 2014 over a bad check in order to take her little girl from her.

Environmental experts plead with sightseers to stay away from a 50ft washed-up sperm whale. The creature was spotted washed up on the coast of the Isle of Harris between Luskentyre and Seilebost on Thursday. It is thought that the whale became disorientated in storms. Rafael Nadal Ends the Season in a Familiar Place On Top. Nadal won two majors and the Davis Cup and finished No. 1 in the rankings. But in 2019, younger players were ascendant.

Duke, the Nations No. 1 Team, Loses to Unranked Stephen F. Austin. 10 things about a huge upset. Joe Biden Still Wants to Win Iowa. Heres His Strategy. The former vice president has lost his advantage in the leadoff caucus state, but hes hoping his No Malarkey bus tour can win over rural voters. The Very (Very) Slow Rise of Lesbianism on TV. Early efforts to introduce thoughtful story lines about women who love women gave way to gimmicks in the 1990s, before returning with force this century.

The Turner Prize Goes to All 4 Shortlisted Artists. The artists, who included Oscar Murillo, asked to be considered as a group to make a statement on political unity. The judges agreed. Italians Celebrate Their Coffee and Want the World to Do So, Too. Italy wants traditional Italian espresso to be inscribed on UNESCOs list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The Delay Game Was On. The connection was immediate when Taryn Brown and Nicholas Blatchford met in 2005 but the timing was all wrong. Russian doctors remove giant clump of hair weighing 1lb 2oz from stomach of a 16-year-old girl. Doctors in the city of Tomsk shared an image of the hair ball after it was removed. The unnamed girl has been chewing her hair for a decade, according to reports. Insight Into How can I make Halloween fun Who is Antonio Brown going to be traded to Insurgents Fought in Iraq. Documents obtained known as storyboards shed light on how American soldiers discovered weapons caches and where they came from. Uncle Vanya, Vaudeville Theatre, London Uncle Vanya's dacha is all too wooden. Carmichaels plaintive, plain Sonya is one of the strengths of Lindsay Posners exceptionally starry but disappointingly lacklustre revival. Her blushing joy when she dares to say how much she loves Astrov is wretchedly moving. Benchmark's Bill Gurley on what it takes to be a VC. It's a young man's game, and what truths do you need to break? Embattled minister Angus Taylor is accused of lying in parliament. In the speech in 2013, the energy minister linked US feminist writer Naomi Wolf to a plot by students at his Oxford University college to ban Christmas trees in 1991. Gunman 'murders' reality dating show contestant in Mexico City. Mexico City police are looking for the two individuals, including the shooter, who fled on a motorcycle after Brian del Prado was murdered Saturday. The race to eat Bangkok's 'biggest burger', a 10,000-calorie challenge. A Bangkok burger joint has become an internet sensation after YouTubers started challenging each other to eat its biggest meal — a near 6kg (13 pound) patty covered in fried onion rings, bacon and mayonnaise. Watchmen Season 1, Episode 7 Recap Unintended Consequences. This week filled in the blanks on Angelas origin story. But its not the story of a girl with a future in by-the-book law enforcement.

Humiliation for Jeremy Corbyn as his Palace confrontation with Donald Trump over the NHS falls flat. The Labour leader said he would warn the President that 'public services are not for sale' at a gathering of NATO leaders and Royals hosted by the Queen. Ricky Gervais promises the unexpected in new Golden Globes promo. Ricky Gervais is gearing up to host the upcoming 77th Annual Golden Globes and it looks like he'll be as unpredictable as ever. In Video, World Leaders Seem to Be Commiserating About Trump. The leaders of Canada, France and Britain did not appear to realize that their conversation at a Buckingham Palace reception was being recorded.