On the inside of a hacking catastrophe

A massive data breach can cause chaos within a company and put IT staff under extreme stress.

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How I cleared my £20k debt

Jess racked up £20,000 of debt in just a couple of years. This is how she cleared it.

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Quiz of the week: Films Prince loved... and other posers

Have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days?

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Harry Potter: How one drag queen became 31 JK Rowling characters

Jaremi Carey, drag star Phi Phi O'Hara, spent October becoming some of JK Rowling's famous creations.

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The African Americans discovering Ghana

Ghana has declared 2019 the 'year of return' and is encouraging the African diaspora to visit the country, but why are some deciding to make it their new home?

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Beer With Bella: Benjamin Law

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Corrections: November 1, 2019

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Orpington crash: One dead and 15 hurt as buses and car collide

Two buses and a car collided in south-east London at about 22:10 GMT, police say.

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Allergies: Teenagers needing hospital treatment up 65% in five years

There are calls for the government to introduce legislation on how schools should manage allergies.

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Quotation of the Day: What Recovery? Life on the Edge

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Memphis Clerk Sentenced to 22 Years for Killing Teenager Who Stole Beer

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Toronto’s City of Tomorrow Is Scaled Back Amid Privacy Concerns

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'End human rights abuse' in mental-health hospitals

Report reveals "terrible suffering" of people with autism or learning disabilities detained in hospitals.

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Climate change 'making mountaineering riskier'

Thinning ice and snow cover is leading to more rock-falls and landslides.

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Whirlpool 'silenced customers' amid tumble dryer fire scare

MPs criticise the maker's use of non-disclosure agreements and its response to tumble dryer fires.

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The African Americans discovering Ghana

Ghana has declared 2019 the 'year of return' and is encouraging the African diaspora to visit the country, but why are some deciding to make it their new home?

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Climate change 'making mountaineering riskier'

Thinning ice and snow cover is leading to more rock-falls and landslides.

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New Threats Put Wildfire Fighters’ Health on the Line

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Brazil wildfires: Blaze advances across Pantanal wetlands

The area is one of the most biodiverse regions in the world, and a popular tourist destination.

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Maids for sale: How Silicon Valley enables online slave markets

Domestic workers have been illegally sold via Instagram and other apps on Google and Apple's stores.

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Brazil wildfires: Blaze advances across Pantanal wetlands

The area is one of the most biodiverse regions in the world, and a popular tourist destination.

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Girl hit by car while trick or treating in Croxteth

Shots were fired at a car which then struck the 12-year-old girl in a street on Merseyside.

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The Papers: Trump's 'derailing' words and voters' sign-up rush

Many of Thursday's front pages focus on the US president's "extraordinary" election intervention.

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Car industry gloom as UK production falls further

Output fell in September capping a 15-month period of decline, an industry body says.

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Spiders inspire double-sided sticky tape to heal wounds

The tape could help surgeons bind tissues together when stitching is difficult, scientists say.

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The Clintons and Justice Ginsburg on Judicial Nominations, Then and Now

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Hotline for prisoners' families 'not being answered' - report

People worried about family members in jail say an emergency phone line just went to an answering machine.

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Shuri Castle: Fire engulfs world heritage site in Japan

Shuri Castle, in Okinawa, was built 500 years ago in the Ryukyu Dynasty and is a World Heritage Site.

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Essex lorry deaths: The deadly people smuggling trail leading to France

France is seen as a bottleneck in the smugglers' network and a springboard to London.

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Shuri Castle: Fire engulfs world heritage site in Japan

Shuri Castle, in Okinawa, was built 500 years ago in the Ryukyu Dynasty and is a World Heritage Site.

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Your Move, Facebook

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Bronze Age monument discovered in Forest of Dean

The previously unknown site was found after a laser survey of woodland in the Forest of Dean.

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Breastfeeding suites increasing in popularity in the US

Private breastfeeding spaces are increasing in the US, including in train stations and supermarkets.

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Boeing 'doesn't understand our grief'

Zipporah Kuria's father Joseph Waithaka was one of 157 people killed when a Boeing 737 Max crashed in March.

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Banksy: Behind-the-scenes photos 'show artist at work'

A book from Banksy's former agent contains photos said to be of the artist - but none show his face.

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Liberia's child soldiers: 'I know I killed people'

Miatta says she was forced to fight when she was 14 and can't remember how many people she's killed.

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John Bolton summoned to Trump impeachment inquiry

He likened an alleged White House proposal to Ukraine to a "drug deal", witness testimony says.

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Canadian province to introduce 'values test' for immigrants

An example question would be: "In Quebec, men and women have the same rights, true or false?"

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Breastfeeding suites increasing in popularity in the US

Private breastfeeding spaces are increasing in the US, including in train stations and supermarkets.

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How to Eat Alone (and Like It)

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Georgia Plans to Purge 300,000 Names From Its Voter Rolls

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Stick to Sports? No Way. Deadspin Journalists Quit en Masse.

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Hundreds of U.S. Troops Leaving, and Also Arriving in, Syria

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Iraq Prime Minister Pressed to Quit as Protests Clog Streets

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Trump judicial nominee breaks down during Senate hearing

Lawrence VanDyke broke down when asked whether he was biased against LGBT people.

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Comedian Kevin Hart shares emotional video after crash

The US comedian shared the video of his recovery after a severe car accident in September.

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Corrections: October 30, 2019

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Peugeot owner 'in merger talks with Fiat Chrysler'

Reports suggest the carmakers are exploring a tie-up to create a near $50bn US-Europe auto giant.

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Muslim speed dating: Three minutes to find a soulmate who shares your faith

Young Muslims in London are trying out speed dating as a way to meet a partner who shares their faith.

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Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon ordered by HBO

News of the prequel House of the Dragon comes after another, starring Naomi Watts, was reportedly axed.

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Netflix founder: 'Learn when to get out of the way'

You need to learn "when to get out of the way" as a start-up CEO, says Netflix founder Marc Randolph.

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The man behind the Inktober viral drawing challenge

Artist Jake Parker just wanted to improve his sketches. It snowballed into a global challenge.

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Student housing told to fix 'awful' problems

The universities minister holds a summit over failures in student accommodation.

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Attacks and celebration as Lebanon PM says he will quit

Supporters of Shia parties attacked protesters and then PM Saad Hariri announced he would resign.

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Brexit deal means ‘£70bn hit a year to UK by 2029'

The UK economy will be 3.5% smaller than if it had stayed in the EU, claims a new study.

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Missing woman search end a 'relief and curse'

No items connected to Leah Croucher were found in a lake during a two-week search, police say.

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White House Ukraine Expert Sought to Correct Transcript of Trump Call

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Sony to Shut Down PlayStation Vue, a Cable Alternative

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Asthma carbon footprint 'as big as eating meat'

Seven in every 10 inhalers prescribed in England contain propellants harmful to the environment, researchers say.

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Gatwick trial cuts plane boarding time by 10%

The airport operator is experimenting with new sequences to get passengers on planes quicker.

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Why New York Can’t Pick Up Its Trash

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Toyota’s Support of Trump Emissions Rules Shocks Californians

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Woman Who Oversaw Robberies Targeting Asians and Indians Gets 37 Years in Prison

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72 British Lawmakers Condemn ‘Colonial’ Coverage of Meghan

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House Passes Resolution Recognizing Armenian Genocide

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Despair for Many and Silver Linings for Some in California Wildfires

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Can the Nationals and Astros Turn This World Series Into a Classic?

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Rugby World Cup: England fined for crossing halfway line before New Zealand match

England are fined a four-figure sum for crossing the halfway line as they lined up in a V formation to face the haka before their Rugby World Cup semi-final match against New Zealand.

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Michelle Obama on white flight: 'Y'all were running from us'

The former US first lady says race and lack of understanding of migrants still divides the US and world.

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Boston College student's girlfriend charged over his suicide

Inyoung You is accused of being abusive towards Alexander Urtula, who died on his graduation day.

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REM look back on Monster: 'We did not want to become the dancing monkey'

REM look back on their most challenging and divisive record, Monster, as it turns 25.

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Brain illness spread by ticks has reached UK

Public Health England says it has found tick-borne encephalitis virus in ticks in the UK for the first time.

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Army Officer on White House Staff Reported Concerns on Trump’s Ukraine Dealings

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Baghdadi death: What now for IS?

Can the ultra-violent IS group survive the death of its leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi?

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Pupil background 'should be part of league tables'

Ethnicity, free school meals and special needs should be factored in, Bristol University research says.

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Narcissists 'horrible people but happy'

They might be shameless attention-seekers but narcissists are also likely to be happier people.

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The Papers: Election row and daily pills 'tackle depression'

The PM's latest bid at securing a December election dominates Tuesday's front pages.

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Why passwords don't work, and what will replace them

Passwords can be insecure, easy to lose and easier to forget, so can new tech protect us?

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Internet 'father' Vint Cerf on future challenges ahead for the web

As the Internet marks 50 years, its co-founder Vint Cerf, tells of his concerns for the future.

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An Alternative to the Salad Spinner

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Cookbook Authors Discuss Jewish Cuisine

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Flavored Salts From Momofuku

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The Baltic States Get Their Culinary Due

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Ethiopia's 900-year-old Shonke village on a mountain

Residents say they prefer their traditional stone-built homes to Ethiopia's "shining cities".

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2 Photos of Tense White House Moments: Note the Differences

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A Chocolate Bar With a Golden Blockchain Token

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In Praise of ‘Human Scum’

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Sotheby’s Has a Wine Label of Its Own

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No, the Nationals Are Not Cursed by an Early Plan to Celebrate

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Iraqi Antigovernment Protests Grow, Part Battle Lines and Carnival

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With California Ablaze, Firefighters Strain to Keep Up

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His Mind Fading, a Former Football Star Wonders but Cannot Know

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‘The Affair’ Season 5, Episode 10 Recap: Movement Is Life

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‘Watchmen’ Season 1, Episode 2 Recap: American Hero Story

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Review: In Zawe Ashton’s ‘for all the women,’ the Price of Uprooting a Life

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Quotation of the Day: ‘Little Texas’ Is Harboring Big Concerns Amid a Boom

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No Corrections: October 28, 2019

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Disney Is New to Streaming, but Its Marketing Is Unmatched

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Frozen eggs storage 10-year limit 'should be changed'

The current 10-year limit is frustrating women who want to delay parenthood, experts say.

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MPs demand action over rise in online bank crashes

Report says more regulation and a levy on firms may be needed to protect customers from IT failures.

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EY: Gold, drug money and a major auditor's 'cover-up'

Accounting firm EY did not report suspect gold sales linked to drug smuggling, an investigation finds.

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Mystery of the skeleton hijacked by Nazis and Soviets

The identity of a 10th-Century skeleton fascinates experts - but was exploited by invaders.

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Tiger Woods Ties Sam Snead’s Career Wins Record in Japan

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The Papers: IS chief dead and winter UK election likely

Monday's papers focus on Donald Trump's announcement and predict a pre-Christmas UK poll.

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Avatars: Are we ready for our digital twins?

When we think of avatars, we imagine a blue film character. But now they're being used very differently.

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Singapore: The artist cutting off the head of a British colonialist

One Singaporean artist is questioning his country's admiration for Sir Stamford Raffles.

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Trump’s Black College Spectacle

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Al-Baghdadi Raid Was a Victory Built on Factors Trump Derides

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Rep. Katie Hill resigns amid ethics probe into reported affair with staffer

10/27/19 4:10 PM

Katie Hill Will Resign From Congress Amid Ethics Investigation

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Moving Closer to Trump, Impeachment Inquiry Faces Critical Test

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Pittsburgh Marks a Massacre’s Anniversary With Prayers and Projects

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What Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi's death means for IS

The Islamic State group leader killed himself during a raid by US commandos in Syria, the US says.

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How Early-Career Setbacks Can Set You Up for Success

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Max Scherzer’s Neck Pain Gives Nationals’ Joe Ross a Surprise Start

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