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Just under three dozen new COVID-19 deaths confirmed in Montreal

As tests increase on the Island of Montreal, the city announced Saturday that 33 more people have died and 420 new cases have been confirmed in the past 24 hours.




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Montreal fighter Felicia Spencer confirmed for UFC 260

Canadian Felicia (Feenom) Spencer's on-again off-again title challenge against UFC featherweight champion Amanda (Lioness) Nunes has been confirmed for UFC 250.




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Quebec regions fear Montrealers could spread COVID-19 as restrictions lift

Residents of Quebec’s regions want Montrealers to stay away, considering the city has the highest concentration of COVID-19 infections in Canada.




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150 deaths, 10,000 hospitalizations per day in Montreal if social distancing measures lifted: study

Deaths and hospitalizations related to COVID-19 could increase dramatically in Montreal if social distancing measures are lifted, according to a new study.




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Coronavirus: Claim pregnant women put on sick pay

A Welsh MP claims cases include workers with the NHS and in care homes.




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Coronavirus: Postcard stories from the edge of a pandemic

Lockdown words of love and comfort across Ireland and the globe during the Covid-19 pandemic.




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Coronavirus: Father-of-two to be subject of research study

Omar Taylor is at home with his family after six weeks in hospital battling coronavirus.




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Coronavirus: TikTok challenge lifting zookeepers' spirits

Zookeepers are sharing a new challenge to help lift their spirits during the coronavirus lockdown.




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Coronavirus: Dorset knob-eating contest held online amid lockdown

Dozens of competitive eaters polish off their webcams in preparation for the yearly biscuit showdown.




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Police record more than 100 coronavirus-related attacks

Police Federation calls for anyone using coronavirus as a weapon automatically to be remanded in custody.




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Messi or Ronaldo? Your best Ballon d'Or winner of Premier League era revealed

In the latest MOTD podcast the experts discussed the top 10 Ballon d'Or winners of the Premier League era - and here's how you ranked them.




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Newcastle Utd: How Kevin Keegan's 'Entertainers' fell agonisingly short of glory

A classic rant, touchline despair and ultimate failure but mixed in with breathtaking attacking play - Kevin Keegan took Newcastle on a thrilling rollercoaster ride.




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Bundesliga: Dynamo Dresden's entire squad in isolation just a week before restart

Dynamo Dresden, who play in the second tier of German Football, have put their entire squad and coaching staff into two-week isolation after recording two new coronavirus cases.








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Trying Instagram on Android.. feels a bit slow maybe because my...



Trying Instagram on Android.. feels a bit slow maybe because my phone doesn’t have ICS (Taken with Instagram at St Peter’s College)






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Kingston officially clear of positive COVID-19 cases

Kingston’s top health officials say that there are no current cases of COVID-19 active in the city.




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Ontario provincial parks will reopen but for day-use only

Ontario's provincial parks and conservation areas will reopen this week but campgrounds and beaches will continue to be off-limits for now.




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Coronavirus: How lockdown is being lifted across Europe

As the UK looks to lift restrictions, how do other European countries plan to re-open after lockdown?




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Coronavirus: Intensive care and other key terms explained

Use our tool to check the meaning of key words and phrases associated with the Covid-19 outbreak.




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Dennis Bergkamp scores wonder goal for Netherlands against Argentina at 1998 World Cup

BBC Sport marks Dennis Bergkamp's birthday by looking back at his brilliant winning goal for the Netherlands against Argentina at the 1998 World Cup.




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Pro14 season resumption planned for late August

Plans are being considered to resume a curtailed Pro14 season on 22 August following the coronavirus crisis.




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Gaethje beats Ferguson as UFC resumes behind closed doors

Justin Gaethje produces the best performance of his career to finish Tony Ferguson and win the UFC interim lightweight title at UFC 249.




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Dresden put entire squad in isolation - a week before German football restarts

Dynamo Dresden, who play in the second tier of German Football, have put their entire squad and coaching staff into two-week isolation after recording two new coronavirus cases.




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'Moral values should prevail on Newcastle takeover'

The fiancee of murdered journalist Jamal Khashoggi says Newcastle United and the Premier League must put moral values ahead of financial gains.




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A Hero's Death? Fontaines DC confront the curse of the second album

The Dublin rock band had one of 2019's best albums - so what does the follow-up have in store?




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'Can I get a mortgage if I'm only on 80% pay?'

As millions of people have their salaries cut, will mortgage providers lend based on reduced salary?




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OCD: 'I spent 20 years preparing for the coronavirus pandemic'

How coping with OCD prepared one man for the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic.




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Coronavirus: The sex toy manufacturer making NHS gear

The BBC speaks to unexpected sources who are supplying PPE amid coronavirus shortages.




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Coronavirus doctor's diary: The strange case of the choir that coughed in January

Dr John Wright is intrigued by some singers who became ill long before the UK's first known Covid-19 case.




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The 1957 flu that killed one million people

In 1957 a new strain of flu emerged in East Asia and quickly spread around the world, killing a million people.




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Coronavirus: Rainbow portraits thank the NHS

Photographer Tom Skipp's pictures of the many rainbows supporting the NHS across the city of Bristol.




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The Papers: Rock 'n' roll hero dies and 'lockdown decision day'

Some papers report the PM will unveil a new coronavirus warning system in his speech this evening.




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Coronavirus: Churches may not be back to normal by end of year

Social distancing could mean prayer books cannot be shared and people cannot sing, religious leaders say.




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Coronavirus: Call for public inquiry into BAME death risk

More than 70 public figures sign an open letter to the prime minister calling for more transparency.




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50,000 coronavirus tests sent to the US due to lab 'issues'

Around 50,000 coronavirus test samples had to be sent to the US due to "operational issues" in the UK, it has been revealed.




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Polar vortex brings 'once in a generation May snowstorm' to US East Coast

A polar vortex has blasted into the northeastern US this weekend bringing rare May snowfall and record low temperatures to some areas.




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Elon Musk threatens to move Tesla HQ in lockdown row

Tesla boss Elon Musk has threatened to pull the firm's headquarters and only US car factory out of California after local officials stopped the company from reopening the electric vehicle plant.




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'Stay alert': Sturgeon rejects new government slogan as backlash grows

Nicola Sturgeon has said she will refuse to switch immediately to a new coronavirus slogan the UK government is expected to adopt, amid widespread criticism of the change.




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Discover Something New at Home this Holiday Season

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Traveling "home" this holiday season? Don't fall into your old routine. Your high school hangout may be an easy go-to, but if you don't live there anymore there's a good chance you're missing out on some great new local spots. (Plus, be honest: you already know what all your classmates are up to from Facebook.)

We turned to local writers to help you rediscover your hometown over Thanksgiving and the winter holidays. Each city guide features a great new restaurant to try while you're in town, a cool neighborhood that wasn't on the radar last year or a store where you can pick up a keepsake to bring your old home back to your new home. We'll also catch you up to speed on the hot topics of conversation in each city, so you'll come back savvy enough to join the local sports banter or eat your holiday weight in Cronuts.

Click your city below to learn what's new since the last time you went home:

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Will You Be a Horrible Restaurant Customer This Holiday Season?

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So you've finished your Thanksgiving dinner and you're finally sick of turkey leftovers. It's time to get out there and hit the great new restaurant that just opened in your hometown or wherever you're spending the holidays. (FYI: Aol Travel knows the hot restaurants in cities around the U.S.)

Wherever you go, remember that there are appropriate ways to behave. And there are horrible ways to behave, as highlighted in this Montreal Gazette story by two Montreal-area restaurant servers. Among other things, they urge:

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Demonstrations in Thailand? No Problem, Travelers Say.

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The political protests currently taking place in parts of Bangkok don't seem to be affecting travel to and within Thailand. And that should be no surprise. Despite events -- a coup, floods and protests that closed an airport among them -- that have rocked the country in recent years, travelers remain unfazed about visiting Thailand.

Quartz reports:

Not only are tourists still coming, but they've been arriving in increasing numbers in recent years, according to government data.

The story adds:

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Where to Ski In Every State and 16 Ski Vacations Near Big U.S. Cities

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The period after Thanksgiving isn't just the start of the holiday shopping season, it's typically the start of the ski season as well. To that end, AOL Travel has posted these two guides to ski vacations: Now you'll be able to cross off Ski in Alabama on your bucket list.

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Because There Aren't Enough Reasons to Visit San Diego in Winter, Now You Can Ice Skate

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Top reasons to visit San Diego right now:

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Facebook, Instagram Release Top Checked-in Locations of 2013

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Photo-sharing app Instagram and Facebook, a website your parents visit, released lists of their users most checked-in locations for 2013 earlier this week.

Congratulations to Disneyland for being the top U.S. spot for Facebook check-ins and the third most photographed location on Instagram. And props to all of Canada: its most checked-in location was a hockey arena.

Here are both lists.

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Sorry Indianapolis, You're No Longer the Sole Location Offering TSA PreCheck Enrollment Background Checks

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Two weeks ago, the Transportation Security Administration announced that it would began allowing travelers to apply for its PreCheck program, "an expedited screening process" through airport security.

Curiously though, the only airport in the country where travelers could complete the program's required background interview was Indianapolis International Airport. That changed today when TSA opened three enrollment centers in the Washington, DC area. Interestingly, none of them are at DC-area airports. Nor are any of them in DC itself.

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