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Barcelona urged to sign Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino ahead of Lautaro Martinez this summer

Former Barcelona forward Bojan Krkic believes Liverpool's Roberto Firmino would be the perfect link-up man for his former side.




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Manchester mayor's office blasts 'sour and bitter' wife of United flop Angel Di Maria

A key ally to Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has hit back at the wife of Angel Di Maria following her derogatory remarks about the city.




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Lautaro Martinez warned against Barcelona transfer: 'He'd be a substitute'

Fabio Capello has warned Lautaro Martinez against a move to Barcelona, claiming he is not guaranteed starts at the Camp Nou.




mar

Grey's Anatomy's Caterina Scorsone Splits From Husband After 10 Years of Marriage

After a decade of marriage, one Hollywood couple has decided to call it quits. E! News can confirm Grey's Anatomy star Caterina Scorsone and her husband Rob Giles have decided to go...




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Can't hurry love: slow worms embrace marathon sessions of lockdown loving

If you’re gardening more than usual, try not to disturb the legless lizard, which can mate for up to 10 hours at a time in May

Under a small, sun-baked mat, a curled metallic-gold slow worm lies basking in the heat, the dark stripe running down its body revealing its youth. Sensing attention, it begins to wriggle away, revealing a companion, which speeds rapidly into the grasses in the opposite direction.

After a winter of social distancing, slow worms – a type of legless lizard that grows up to half a metre long and is often mistaken for a snake – have been venturing out of hibernation to enjoy warming their cold-blooded bodies in the spring sun.

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They won't be loved: Maroon 5 play it safe with dullest halftime show of all time

Maroon 5 could have silenced their many haters with a spectacular performance. But they didn’t do that.





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Schumer Wants Ousted Secret Service Chief To Testify On Mar-A-Lago ‘Vulnerabilities’

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) on Monday called for ousted Secret Service Director Randolph “Tex” Alles to testify before...




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Pelosi to lay down multitrillion-dollar marker with new coronavirus package

The speaker isn’t yet negotiating with Republicans or the White House on the next aid bill.




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Sydney news: Anglican Archbishop tells same-sex marriage supporters to start own church

MORNING BRIEFING: Archbishop Glenn Davies says anyone in favour of same-sex marriage should step away from the church and not "ruin it", while a Sydney prison officer is charged with having an inappropriate relationship with an inmate.



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Instagram influencer Margarita Tomovska, aka 'Mercedes Mum', jailed over police chase

A social media influencer who led police on a chase with a child in the car has been jailed, but not before she posted videos and selfies on her way to court.




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ABC's Margot O'Neill shares insights from 30 years of investigative journalism

Signing off after 30 years at the ABC, award-winning reporter Margot O'Neill writes about the thrill of the big scoop and gives an insight into the grinding slog of investigative journalism.



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Farm It Forward backyard market gardens connect Blue Mountains residents through organic food

This organic farming program is turning residential backyards into market gardens to tackle food security, food mileage and social isolation.




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Newcastle Anglican diocese hoses down talk of a split over same-sex marriage

Newcastle's Anglican Dean calls for unity and respect as the diocese prepares to vote on blessing same-sex marriages.




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Police chief refuses to tell Parliament about secret spyware with potential to target Aussie smartphones

NSW Police has refused to reveal if defence lawyers are being spied on with electronic surveillance as part of criminal investigations.




mar

Landmark class action over PFAS contamination in Australia announced by Erin Brockovich

Up to 40,000 people are suing the Federal Government over PFAS chemical contamination, arguing their property values have plummeted. It's the largest class action in Australian history and it's backed by Erin Brockovich.




mar

Sydney news: Hot, windy weather prompts total fire ban, and new research into perils of smartphone use

MORNING BRIEFING: Temperatures are set to soar to over 30 degrees Celsius in some places as firefighters stare down a difficult 48 hours on the east coast. Plus a Russian national is wanted for a double stabbing in Sydney's south.



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The Queen sends special televised message to mark 75th anniversary of VE Day

The Queen was only 19 when her father made his landmark address over seven decades ago.




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Twitch viewing soared 23 percent in March

It won't shock you to hear that livestreaming services are seeing an upswing in viewership due to the COVID-19 pandemic keeping people at home, but now it's clear just what kind of effect the outbreak has had on viewing habits. Streamlabs and Stream Hatchet have determined that watch hours surged 23 percent between February and March, to just over 1.2 billion. Other services saw increased demand as well, but their gains were relatively slight. Microsoft's Mixer saw a 15.9 percent gain, while YouTube's gaming streams saw a 10.7 percent boost. Facebook Gaming saw a modest 3.8 percent increase.




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Recommended Reading: Inside the PlayStation 5 with Mark Cerny

PlayStation 5 uncovered: The Mark Cerny tech deep dive
Richard Leadbetter,
Eurogamer

If you're craving even more explanation on the PlayStation 5 than lead architect Mark Cerny shared during his in-depth chat a couple weeks ago, get comfy. Eurogamer shared part two of its chat with Cerny this week, and while there weren't any new revelations per se, there was more detail on the things we'd already heard about.




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Live Animal Markets Should Be Improved Not Outlawed, Say WHO

(LONDON) — The World Health Organization said Friday that although a market in the Chinese city of Wuhan selling live animals likely played a significant role in the emergence of the new coronavirus, it does not recommend that such markets be shut down globally. In a press briefing, WHO food safety and animal diseases expert…




mar

Meghan Markle And Prince Harry’s Book Has A Title



Is this some royal shade or nah?






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Tracee Ellis Ross Shares Message About Marriage Expectations



She's pushing back on the expectations of women over 40.




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Watch NeNe Leakes Confront Eva Marcille In ‘RHOA' Reunion



Andy Cohen had to put both of the reality tv stars on mute.




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When Akshay Kumar had a fight with Raghav




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When Karan Johar and Ekta Kapoor were all set to marry each other




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Soft robots can now run like cheetahs and swim like marlins

Robots today generally come in one of two varieties: rigid and soft. When most people imagine a robot, they think of the rigid variety, like Boston Dynamics’ Spot or those found on auto assembly lines. Soft robots, on the other hand, tend to mimic bi...




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Newsletter: $1,000 is just too dang much for a smartphone

A new study from market researcher NPD Group reveals that fewer than 10% of consumers are willing to shell out more than a thousand bucks for a phone.




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Looking ahead: In 2020, we look to Mars, fake meat and the allure of wishful thinking

What will 2020 bring? There'll be plenty to roar about. Concerts and playoffs. Electric highways and robots that bring your pizza. The future is right now.




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Markazi: ESPN's 'The Last Dance' was an unfinished symphony until just recently

When producers of "The Last Dance" announced a new date for the series to debut, they had finished only three of the 10 episodes. The final episode still is not complete.




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Markazi: 'Last Dance': Magic talks about G.O.A.T.s Jordan, Bryant

Episode 5 of 'The Last Dance' is dedicated to Kobe Bryant. It features Magic Johnson recalling Michael Jordan's relationship with Bryant.




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Markazi: What might the NBA playoffs look like with no crowd? Epic, Magic Johnson says

Lakers great Magic Johnson believes players will bring plenty of intensity to the court even if NBA games are held with no fans.




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Markazi: Why Dana White is staging UFC 249 amid coronavirus

Dana White is staging UFC 249 on Saturday night in Florida. It will be the first live major professional sports event in the U.S. in nearly two months.




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New stamps, digital project mark centenary of Group of Seven's debut

On the 100th anniversary of the Group of Seven's inaugural exhibit, the influential art collective is being recognized with efforts putting their distinctively Canadian paintings in front of a fresh crop of art lovers.




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Beer was here! A new microstructural marker for malting in the archaeological record

A new method for reliably identifying the presence of beer or other malted foodstuffs in archaeological finds is described in a study published May 6, 2020 in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Andreas G. Heiss from the Austrian Academy of Sciences (OeAW), Austria and colleagues.




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Seahorse and pipefish study by CCNY opens window to marine genetic diversity May 08, 2020

The direction of ocean currents can determine the direction of gene flow in rafting species, but this depends on species traits that allow for rafting propensity. This is according to a City College of New York study focusing on seahorse and pipefish species. And it could explain how high genetic diversity can contribute to extinction in small populations.




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Portrait of Dame Vera Lynn unveiled to mark VE Day

The oil on canvas painting is entitled The Enduring Sweetheart.




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Liberation 75: How Channel Islanders are marking the anniversary under lockdown

Islanders have been finding ways to mark the anniversary and help the spirit of the Liberation shine during difficult circumstances.




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Austria, Denmark first in Europe to announce easing of lockdowns

Austria has seen three consecutive days in which the number of COVID-19 recoveries has exceeded the number of new cases.




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Former Spice Girl in trademarks battle with Australian skincare company

Fashion designer Victoria Beckham has taken a Sydney-based skincare company to court over two trademarks using the letters "VB".




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Former Spice Girl in trademarks battle with Australian skincare company

Fashion designer Victoria Beckham has taken a Sydney-based skincare company to court over two trademarks using the letters "VB".




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Australia pushing for new regulations on wildlife markets to prevent future pandemics

Australia's Chief Veterinary Officer is urging international counterparts to support the formation of new regulations and standards for wildlife markets in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak.




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WA Premier Mark McGowan embroiled in alleged Chinese hacking attempt

Cyber security experts and the State Opposition say there are still questions to be answered after an article published in the New York Times claimed an Israeli software company found hackers with links to China had sent malware in an email sent to the Premier's office in January.




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From computer games to building supermarkets — this business shows the problems in our 'pivot' to manufacturing

The Federal Government has been spruiking a renewed focus on Australia's shrinking manufacturing sector in the post-COVID-19 world. But experts say it will be tough to flick the switch on a withering part of the economy.




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Australia calls for independent study of wet market risks in response to COVID-19 pandemic

Australia is ratcheting up pressure on China to look into the health risks associated with wildlife wet markets as the world continues to battle the deadly spread of the coronavirus pandemic.




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ASX rises, US markets fall from highs after coronavirus treatment trial results

The Australian share market ends higher, despite Wall Street giving up most of its gains after leaked test results of a potential COVID-19 treatment prove disappointing.




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Apartment tenants in line for rent discounts as short-stay market dries up

Real estate agents are resorting to discounting to try to secure tenants as COVID–19 hits the apartment rental market.



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'Market failure': ACT Government threatens to cap petrol profits if prices don't drop

Fuel prices have plummeted across Australia during the coronavirus pandemic, but the ACT Government says they are not falling quickly enough in Canberra — and they are going to do something about it if prices do not fall to below $1 per litre this weekend.