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UK weather: Britain is set to record its hottest day on record

The Met Office announced today that it was checking a provisional figure recorded at Cambridge University Botanic Garden on Thursday but that it would require 'quality control and analysis'.




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UK weather: Rain continues with 40mm in two hours after Yorkshire Dales flooding

The violent hail and rain storm has caused chaos in the Yorkshire Dales, with a bridge collapsed in Grinton and parts of the railway line between Kirkby Stephen and Garsdale washed away.




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UK weather: Britain on flood alert as heavy rain threatens another deluge

The Met Office said heavy rain will set in on Friday, with flooding expected in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland, with the adverse conditions likely to see roads cut off and misery for commuters.




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UK weather: Rain pours through Asda roof and beachgoers flee thunderstorms

Shoppers at the Asda store in Leith, Edinburgh, watched the rain lash down from the lights as they tried to avoid a soaking. Connor Moore was shopping at the time and uploaded a video.




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UK weather: Warnings of heavy rain and gales set to wash out this weekend

The Met Office expects this week to remain 'unsettled and changeable', with low pressure coming in from the Atlantic set to leave this weekend wet and miserable.




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UK weather: Saharan bubble! Temperatures could soar to 90F next week

There are more wild weather swings in the air for Britain as conditions get a lot hotter - and a lot wetter - from next week. This weekend we can expect mostly fine weather for England and Wales.




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UK weather: Britain faces 93F roasting today as heat rises AGAIN

Temperatures are due to hit the 90Fs for a third day in a row today, with the mercury expected to get to 93.2F (34C) this afternoon, following two consecutive days of 91.9F (33.3C) highs in London.




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Lightning strikes in northern England as a month's worth of rain falls overnight

Forecaster have warned heavy rainfall could cause train delays and difficult driving conditions following an uncharacteristically scorching Bank Holiday Monday.




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How the other half Christmas! Society beauties share snaps of their VERY glamorous winter getaways

Most people like to stay home for Christmas, but these socialites and entrepreneurs ditched the drab UK weather for sun-kissed destinations and snowy climes to finish 2019 in style.




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UK weather: Snow in north, but flood alerts remain in south

The Met Office expects showers to turn to snow over higher ground in northern areas for the rest of January from next Tuesday, while it has also warned of the 'potential for some colder spells'.




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UK Weather: Wind rips entire roof off building in Slough High St

A huge section of roofing collapsed into the middle of Slough High Street in Slough, Berkshire yesterday evening, after strong winds battered Britain throughout the day.   




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Storm Ciara set to strike this weekend as Met Office names weather system

Storm Ciara is set to batter the country this weekend with gale force winds reaching upwards of 80mph forcing the Met Office to issue a two-day weather warning spanning the whole of Britain.




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Man called Storm Denniss trolled as UK hit by extreme weather

Storm Denniss, 24, of Whitby, Yorkshire, was given the name Storm because he was born a particularly blustery night in March 1995.




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UK Weather: flood alerts issued in aftermath of Storm Dennis

West Mercia Police today announced the operation to the woman in Tenbury, Worcestershire, is now a 'recovery not a rescue' in light of the 'circumstances of the length of time in the water'.




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Furious locals vent their fury at Boris Johnson after he stays mansion instead of visiting floods

Flood-hit families said the government was not doing enough to help them and demanded answers from the Prime Minister after it was revealed he is staying at a country estate in Sevenoaks.




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UK weather: a MONTH'S rain expected to hit Britain today

Nearly 1,500 properties have been flooded and thousands more evacuated, with more rain set to build up in the west from midway through this morning and up to 4in (100mm) of rain in Wales.




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Coronavirus UK: Hottest day of the year so far during lockdown

Britons have continued to ignore lockdown rules on one of this year's hottest days by sunbathing at parks and on beaches despite the UK's social distancing measures currently in place.




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UK Weather: 26C heatwave predicted before lockdown ends

Tomorrow will see the mercury hitting up to 79F (26C) in London with conditions staying warm on Saturday, before a stark change on Sunday as Arctic air hits the UK, says the Met Office.




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Elon Musk and Grimes will practice gender-neutral parenting with their baby. Here's what that means.

Singer Grimes and Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently gave birth to their first child together, and said they will use a gender-neutral parenting style.Gender-neutral parenting refers to raising a child without subjecting them to specific cues or items assumed to be for girls or boys, like the toys they play with, skills they learn, or clothes they wear.Raising a child in a genderless way can allow them to decide their own gender identity rather than feeling like they must fit into the one their parents gave them at birth.Visit Insider's homepage for more stories.On May 5, Grimes and Elon Musk welcomed their first child, X Æ A-12, into the world.The internet was quick to offer speculation about the meaning and pronunciation of the symbol-heavy name, which lends itself to Grimes' and Musk's planned




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Stop rescheduling your wedding for spring 2021 — the pandemic still won't be over

Countless engaged couples have had to postpone their weddings because of the coronavirus, and many are setting their new wedding dates for the second half of 2020 or the spring of 2021.But research indicates the pandemic won't be over by then, so couples could be forced to postpone again.Couples who choose to go through with a big wedding before there's a vaccine for the coronavirus could also be putting themselves and their guests at risk.It's best to wait to plan your wedding until there's a vaccine for the coronavirus, but there are still ways you can celebrate your marriage in the meantime.Visit Insider's homepage for more stories.Although the celebration itself is fun, planning a wedding is mostly exhausting.Engaged couples are consumed by their weddings in the weeks, months, and years




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The dryer does not kill all germs, so here's how to keep your clothes germ-free

The dryer will not kill all germs since many dryers don't get hot enough. You should always wash your clothes with detergent before putting them in the dryer.Some other things you can do to keep your clothes germ-free are avoiding contaminated surfaces and hang-drying your clothing on a sunny day if you do not have a dryer. This article was medically reviewed by Tania Elliott, MD, who specializes in infectious diseases related to allergies and immunology for internal medicine at NYU Langone Health.Visit Insider's Health Reference library for more advice.Pathogens, like infectious viruses and bacteria, start dying at 113° Fahrenheit. However, 140° Fahrenheit or higher is required to disinfect your clothing, says to Ryan Sinclair, PhD, MPH, Associate Professor of environmental microbiology at




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It took 184 years to eradicate smallpox after a vaccine was developed — a reminder of what we may face with the coronavirus

On the 40th anniversary of the eradication of smallpox, the World Health Organization's director general said it's "a reminder of what's possible" when it comes the coronavirus. But he said the fight against smallpox had one crucial tool we don't yet have for COVID-19: a vaccine. Even after a vaccine was developed for smallpox, it took another 184 to completely eradicate the disease — a reminder of the long road ahead for conquering the coronavirus. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.On May 8, 1980, the World Health Assembly officially declared smallpox eradicated.The disease had "plagued humanity for at least 3,000 years, and killed 300 million people in the 20th century alone," the World Health Organization director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said during a media briefing




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'It's hard to pay off your medical school loans in this kind of a job': Doctors who can protect the world against pandemics are in short supply

In situations like the coronavirus pandemic, infectious disease doctors are indispensable experts who help us better understand viruses and the steps that society can take to mitigate damage.Infectious disease specialists are some of the lowest paid physicians in the US, according to data from Medscape."There are not enough people like me in the world right now," Dr. Emily Landon, an infectious disease specialist at University of Chicago Medicine, told Business Insider. "It's hard to pay off your medical school loans in this kind of a job.""The greatest barrier to going into our field is the financial concerns," said Dr. Thomas File, Jr., president of the Infectious Disease Society of America.Read live updates about the coronavirus here.Experts who can help protect the world against viral




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All the ways you can control your allergies, from air filters to saltwater rinses

The first step to getting rid of allergies is to get tested for what you are actually allergic to.If you're allergic to common allergens like dust mites, make adjustments to your home, like purchasing dust mite covers for your bed or get an air filter.To get rid of allergy symptoms, you can use a nasal saltwater rinse to clear out any irritants, or take antihistamines to relieve other symptoms like itchy eyes and congestion.This article was medically reviewed by Omid Mehdizadeh, MD, otolaryngologist and laryngologist at the Pacific Neuroscience Institute's Pacific Eye, Ear & Skull Base Center at Providence Saint John's Health Center in Santa Monica, CA.Visit Insider's Health Reference library for more advice.Over 50 million people in the US experience allergies each year, suffering symptoms




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How to handle sleep regression in kids due to the pandemic, according to sleep expert Harvey Karp

Due to schedule disruptions, stress, and being stuck inside, many babies and children are experiencing sleep regression amid the coronavirus pandemic.Dr. Harvey Karp, a pediatrician and sleep expert who created the SNOO crib, shares some tips on how parents can effectively address sleep regression.Karp recommends a consistent bedtime routine, spending time outdoors, and engaging in soothing talk before bed.Visit Insider's homepage for more stories.If your child's sleep has become more erratic during the coronavirus crisis, know that you're not alone. In fact, Italian pediatricians reported widespread sleep disturbances among their young patients as the pandemic hit its peak there.Between our new home-bound lives and the stress of a global pandemic, many factors can compromise our kids' sleep




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How to get rid of warts with duct tape and other at-home methods

Warts are caused by the human papillomavirus and can be transmitted through open sores or skin-to-skin contact.You can remove warts by leaving duct tape on it for three days or applying salicylic acid to it.If it still doesn't go away, you should see a doctor who may treat it with cryosurgery or lasers.This article was medically reviewed by Debra Jaliman, MD, a board-certified dermatologist with a private practice in New York City.Visit Insider's Health Reference library for more advice.Warts are growths on the skin that are notoriously stubborn to remove. Although warts are harmless most of the time, they are contagious and often unsightly. In this article, we discuss what causes warts and tips on how to get rid of them.What are warts?Warts are the result of a viral infection caused by the




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'Every parent's nightmare': New York is investigating the death of a 5-year-old child from an illness linked to coronavirus

New York is looking into the death of a five-year-old child who died of coronavirus-related complications, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said on Friday."This is every parent's nightmare, right? That your child may actually be affected by this virus," Cuomo said.Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.New York is investigating the death of a five-year-old boy who died on Thursday in New York City of coronavirus-related complications, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said on Friday."This is every parent's nightmare, right? That your child may actually be affected by this virus. But it's something that we have to consider seriously now," Cuomo said in his daily coronavirus update from Poughkeepsie, New York. "While rare, we're seeing some cases where children affected with the COVID virus can become ill with




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The Tempo Studio turns your living room into a full-on fitness center — and it satisfies exactly what I've missed about going to my local gym

When you buy through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more.The Tempo Studio is a comprehensive at-home fitness solution with quality equipment and effective streamable workouts.The cabinet features gym-grade weight plates, stainless steel barbell and dumbbells, and a huge 42-inch color touchscreen that shows each workout and helps correct your form and technique. During my two-week testing period, the Tempo experience far exceeded my expectations and satisfied so much of what I've missed about going to my local fitness center. It even had me questioning whether I'd ever need to pay the dues to visit a physical gym if I owned a unit of my own. Though it's expensive at $1,995 for the machine (plus $39 a month for access to the workout classes), the cost is comparable




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Read the pitch deck that buzzy startup Devoted Health used to reach a $1.8 billion valuation before it signed up a single customer

Devoted Health wants to change the way the U.S. takes care of its senior citizens, and it has big plans in its first five years to do just that.The startup, which has been gathering lots of buzz in the last year, was founded to sell private health insurance plans to U.S. seniors, a market that is growing rapidly as Baby Boomers age.Using one pitch deck, Devoted Health managed to secure $300 million from investors in a funding round led by Andreessen Horowitz late last year, with a valuation of $1.8 billion – all before it signed up a single customer.But the deck also outlined the company's aggressive plans for its first five years. Devoted Health planned to sign up 5,000 members for 2019 and grow that to 103,722 by 2023. It expects to make about $1.2 billion in revenue in 2023 while generating




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India registered over 3,000 cases and 95 deaths in last 24 hours, says the Union Health Ministry

The death toll due to COVID-19 rose to 1,981 and the number of cases climbed to 59,662 in India.This is an increase of 95 deaths and 3,320 cases in the last 24 hours, according to the Union health ministry. The total number of cases also include 111 foreign nationals.The death toll due to COVID-19 rose to 1,981 and the number of cases climbed to 59,662 in the country on Saturday, registering an increase of 95 deaths and 3,320 cases in the last 24 hours, according to the Union health ministry. The number of active COVID-19 cases stood at 39,834, while 17,846 people have recovered and one patient has migrated, it said. "Thus, around 29.91 per cent patients have recovered so far," a senior health ministry official said.The total number of cases also include 111 foreign nationals.A total 95 deaths




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The reason why some people get very sick with the coronavirus, and others do not, could be hidden in their genes

A big mystery about the new coronavirus is why some infected people get severely ill while others have mild, if any, symptoms.A patient's age and underlying health conditions influence their risk of developing a severe case, but some experts think the reason people across all age brackets can get very sick is linked to their genes.People whose bodies make more of the ACE2 receptors that the coronavirus uses to invade our cells could get hit harder.Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.While older people with preexisting health conditions are most at risk of severe coronavirus infections, the virus can hit healthy, younger people just as hard. Recently, a 104-year-old Brooklyn woman who once had Stage 4 cancer recovered from the disease. But a healthy, 38-year-old Ironman athlete




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Automotive Ethernet 1000Base-T1 TC9 measurement using VNA




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Remote Emulation with the R&S SMBV100B Signal Generator

Remote Emulation with the R&S SMBV100B Signal Generator




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Remote Emulation with the R&S SMA100B Signal Generator

Remote Emulation with the R&S SMA100B Signal Generator




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Generation of GNSS Signals in a Hardware in the Loop (HIL) Environment

The GNSS simulators R&S®SMW200A and R&S®SMBV100B are remote-controllable in realtime and can process position coordinates, kinetic parameters, and vehicle attitude information from a HIL simulator. The R&S®SMW200A and R&S®SMBV100B update the simulated receiver position in realtime according to the HIL input commands (via SCPI or UDP).




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Compact solution for network analysis in the mmWave range

Compact solution for network analysis in the mmWave range




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CHRIS MEARS: I'm training hard for the Commonwealth Games, but you only turn 21 once!

I’ve grown up learning about the right stuff to eat. The good stuff. Two pool sessions a day, weights and land training means that I know exactly how many calories I need to eat to keep on top of my game.




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Chris Mears: I can't believe I've won a Commonwealth Games gold medal! My best mate Jack and I have proved we're one of the best diving partnerships in the world

ROAD TO RIO 2016: British diver Chris Mears, who won a gold Commonwealth medal in the synchronised 3m springboard event with Jack Laugher in Glasgow, talks about his success.




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Becky James: It's been really hard being off the bike after lengthy injury setback but my primary focus is getting back on the saddle

It’s the first time in my career that I’ve had such a lengthy setback and it’s been really hard being off my bike, particularly as my family are such keen cyclists.




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Max Whitlock: I'm delighted with World Championships silver medal, it was my best performance of the season

MAX WHITLOCK: To return home from the World Championships in Nanning in China with a silver medal was fantastic. Competing out there was a great experience.




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Max Whitlock: Leading Team GB to the World Gynamastics Championship makes a tough year feel worthwhile... but I'll be taking my own food to China 

I’m so happy to be leading Great Britain at the World Gymnastics Championships next month! 




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Katarina Johnson-Thompson: Missing Commonwealth Games European Championships hard but next two years are the most important of my career

Katarina Johnson-Thompson explains the pain of missing out on the European Championships and Commonwealth Games, but says best is yet to come.




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BECKY JAMES: Training is a real grind in build up to World Championships, so I'm looking forward to relaxing with the rugby WAGs

My training sessions in Manchester have been intense since my last blog, but now I'm beginning to taper off so I'm fresh for the World Championships in Colombia in a month's time.




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Adam Gemili: Whether it's athletics or a career, you need to have patience

ADAM GEMILI: I met Jamal Edwards, the founder of SB.TV, recently when we both visited my old college to talk to the students there and he said something that really stuck with me.




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CHRIS MEARS: The Commonwealth Games were incredible but I'm back on the road to Rio

It's been a crazy few months since I last checked in on my Road to Rio. The Commonwealth Games were incredible but after a brilliant summer off, I'm already looking forward to the 2016 Olympics.




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Max Whitlock on Sports Personality of the Year... Lewis Hamilton and Rory McIlroy are favourites but it's great for British athletics

It's pretty crazy for me to be nominated for Sports Personality of the Year award. I found out when my management company rang me but it didn't really sink in until the official announcement.




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Adam Gemili, Max Whitlock, Sally Brown and Chris Mears show off their artistic talent

Adam Gemili, Max Whitlock and Sally Brown look frightened as they are are asked to show their artistic side with a handful of charcoal and a plethora of paints.




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Harry Brown looks ahead to the European wheelchair basketball Championships

HARRY BROWN: Having missed out on London 2012, the European Championships will be my first senior major on home soil, so I’m very excited by it.




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Max Whitlock: World Championships was the steepest learning curve of my career but I'm ready for 2015

With silver at the 2014 World Championships, two medals in the European Championships and my five medals in the Commonwealth Games, what more could I ask for?




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Sally Brown: I've had a few setbacks with my foot injury but you're always going to have days like that... I'm getting there slowly

We’ve just got back from a training camp in South Africa and that was a really good experience. It was hot – about 35C every day – so it was really warm and great for training.