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The film has already experienced numerous delays, image via Lucasfilm
Entertainment
Indiana Jones 5 almost ready to begin filming

Hollywood superstar Harrison Ford has revealed that Indiana Jones 5 will soon begin filming as pre-production is wrapping up. This will be the first Indiana Jones film since 2008's Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. The film will be a continuation of the story being told in the previous ones and will come out in 2021.

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Fri Feb 21 - TodayOnline
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Entertainment
Eli Roth and Chernobyl writer to make Borderlands movie

Borderlands, an immensely successful video game franchise, is finally getting its own movie adaptation. The film will be directed by Eli Roth and is being written by Craig Mazin, the writer of Chernobyl. Roth is known for his ultraviolent films and will likely be a good fit for the video game's style and aesthetic.

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Fri Feb 21 - TheVerge
Musk said that it was unlikely that the government will take the threat seriously, image via Getty Images
Technology
Elon Musk says all artificial intelligence should be better regulated

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has recently warned that all AI development should be better regulated and closely monitored, saying the technology could potentially be a danger to humanity. Musk has previously said that AI could be more dangerous than nukes and that the government should form a special committee to monitor its development.

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Fri Feb 21 - TheVerge
The app already has 10 million users, image via Tock
Technology
This new app will make restaurant reservations much more convenient

Tock, a five-year olf restaurant reservation service has launched an app through which users will be able to book a table at their favorite restaurants. The app lets users buy a ticket for a meal at a restaurant, a service that has been growing in popularity. The company is processing $2 million a day in prepaid tickets.

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Fri Feb 21 - TechCrunch
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Politics
People evacuated from coronavirus hit China attacked by protesters in Ukraine

Dozens of protesters in a small town in Ukraine attacked a bus carrying evacuees from China. According to initial reports, a fake email was circulated in the town saying that the evacuees had all contracted the virus. They are currently being kept in a hospital in quarantine for 14 days in order to make sure none of them have it.

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Fri Feb 21 - BBC
Trump said Stone has a good chance of being exonerated, image via Getty Images
Politics
Close Trump ally Roger Stone sentenced to 40 months in prison

Roger Stone, one of Trump's political strategists, has been sentenced to 40 months in prison after being convicted of lying to Congress and threatening a witness during Trump's 2016 election campaign. The prosecutors said that Stone was not being targetted for his politics and was prosecuted for covering up for the President

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Fri Feb 21 - CNN
Quibi, a mobile-only video streaming app founded by Hollywood producer Jeffrey Katzenberg, Image via Quibi
Technology
This app raised $1.4 billion before the launch

Quibi, a mobile-only video streaming app founded by Hollywood producer Jeffrey Katzenberg and Technology executive Meg Whitman, raised $1.4 billion before the launch. The official launch date for the app is expected to be April 6, 2020, as the video streaming app is currently available for pre-orders at App Store and Google Play. Quibi offers shows with episodes of 10 minutes or less. The company secured $150 million ad-revenues pre-launch.

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Fri Feb 21 - BusinessInsider
Trump also took the time to insult Brad Pitt during his speech, image via Getty Images
Entertainment
Trump mocks Oscars for giving the best picture award to Korean film 'Parasite'

US President Donald Trump recently said at a rally that he would like 1939 Hollywood classics like 'Gone With The Wind' to come back also saying that the Oscars were terrible this year. He said that giving the award to Parasite was a big mistake, especially since the US and South Korea are having a trade dispute.

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Fri Feb 21 - Reuters
This will be Tesla's first European car factory, image via Getty Images
Business
Tesla gets go-ahead to chop down the forest to build a factory in Germany

A German court has given electric vehicle manufacturer, Tesla, permission to cut down a forest next to Berlin to build a new gigafactory. Many local environmental groups tried to file against the decision but were shut down by the judge. Hundreds of demonstrators came out to protest the decision.

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Fri Feb 21 - Reuters
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Gaming
Fortnite Chapter 2 to bring some big changes

Epic Games has just launched its new Fortnite update, adding Season 2 Chapter 2 to the game. This new chapter will include a large number of new playable characters (such as a muscular anthropomorphic cat), new cosmetics and items. The map also has several new secret agent themed locations, including a volcano hideout.

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Fri Feb 21 - ESPN
Google launched Play Store crackdown, removed 600 apps, Image via Campaign Asia
Technology
Google launched Play Store crackdown, removed 600 apps

Google had launched a crackdown on the Google Play Store as the company banned more than 600 apps and their developers over Disruptive ads. Google defines disruptive ads like the ads that are displayed to users in unexpected ways, such as display of ads even when the app is not in use. Google’s policy doesn't allow such advertisements. Google is planning to launch a campaign to counter mobile ad fraud

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Fri Feb 21 - TheNextWeb
eMarketer forecast predicts Twitch will surpass 40 million active users next year. Image via The Verge.
Technology
Game streaming platform Twitch will surpass 40 million users next year

According to the latest forecast made by eMarketer, the Amazin-owned game streaming service Twitch is set to surpass 40 million active viewers next year, massively increasing its current userbase of 37.5 million current viewers. Twitch's growth has been slowed down recently due to the introduction of rival streaming services from YouTube, Microsoft's Mixer, and Facebook Gaming.

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Thu Feb 20 - TechCrunch
Chinese food delivery startup HungryPanda has raised 20 million USD in funding. Image via University of Nottingham
Technology
Food delivery startup HungryPanda raises $20 million

A UK-based food delivery startup called HungryPanda, which focuses its services towards Chinese communities and business owners, first started its service in Nottingham and has now expanded to 31 cities in Italy, France, Australia, New Zealand, and the US. HungryPanda has currently raised 20 million USD in funding from investors 83North and Felix Capital which will be used to accelerate the company's expansion in the US.

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Thu Feb 20 - TechCrunch
8 highest-paying internships for MBA students, offering more than $30,000. Image via Glassdoor.
Business
8 highest-paying internships for MBAs offering more than $30,000

A Business Insider article has narrowed down the highest-paying internships for MBAs where candidates can earn more than $30,000. The list of 8 includes firms such as Ernst and Young, Deloitte S&O, Accenture Strategy, Kearney, Pricewaterhouse Coopers, McKinsey and Company, and Bain and Company respectively, with Boston Consulting Group in 1st place.

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Thu Feb 20 - BusinessInsider
Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in London mosque attack. Image via Reuters.
International
Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in London mosque attack

The 70-year-old muazzin at the London Central mosque, who is responsible for delivering the call to prayers, was stabbed once in the shoulder by a man who had previously been seen at the mosque and has now been arrested for attempted murder. Eyewitnesses report the man was wearing a red hooded top and jeans and had remained completely silent before and after the attack, which took place in the afternoon.

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Thu Feb 20 - BBC
Mikaela Speilberg, daughter of iconic director Steven Spielberg, is joining the adult entertainment industry, Image via The Sun.
Entertainment
Steven Spielberg's daughter is joining the adult entertainment industry

Mikaela Spielberg, the 23-year-old daughter of iconic director Steven Spielberg who directed Hollywood blockbusters such as Jaws, Jurassic Park, E.T and Saving Private Ryan, has announced that she is going to be joining the adult entertainment industry as a self-producer and erotic dancer. Mikaela has revealed that both her parents and her husband are supportive and understanding of her move to the industry.

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Thu Feb 20 - TheEconomicTimes
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Politics
Wikileaks founder claims he was offered a pardon if he denied Russian involvement in 2016 US election

Julian Assange, the founder of Wikileaks, is currently facing an extradition hearing that may lead to him being tried in the US. In the hearing, he intends to claim that the US government offered him a pardon if he claimed that Russia did not leak the DNC emails during the 2016 US election.

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Thu Feb 20 - Aljazeera
Lana Del Rey forced to cancel UK and Europe tour due to illness. Image via NME.
Entertainment
Lana Del Rey forced to cancel a tour due to illness

Popular US singer Lana Del Rey has been forced to cancel her upcoming tour dates in the UK and Europe due to doctors advising her to rest her voice for at least 4 weeks. The 34-year-old singer was scheduled to perform in London, Manchester, and Glasgow next week after her song Video Games was awarded the title of song of the decade at the Q Awards in November.

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Thu Feb 20 - BBC
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Entertainment
The Weekend finally reveals when his next album will come out

Famous musician 'The Weekend' has recently revealed both the album art and the release date for his next big album 'After Hours'. The album will come out on March 20th and will be his first major release since 'Starboy' in 2016. He has been making appearances on various talk shows and even played himself in 'Uncut Gems' recently.

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Thu Feb 20 - ChicagoTribune
He initially challenged Cruise to a fight months ago but got no real response, image via Getty Images
Entertainment
Justin Bieber once again claims he could beat up Tom Cruise

American pop star Justin Bieber in a recent talk show interview claimed he could easily fight Tom Cruise, saying the actor may be in good shape but is likely not a very good fighter. Bieber also claimed that he is 'dangerous' and that 'his agility is insane', but none of this could be confirmed.

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Thu Feb 20 - TheCut
Dame Julie Walters opens up about her bowel cancer diagnosis and treatment. Image via CNN.
Entertainment
Dame Julie Walters opens up about severe bowel cancer diagnosis

Dame Julie Walters, the now 69-year-old iconic performer famous for her starring roles in Mamma Mia and Billy Elliot, has opened up about her stage three bowel cancer which she says was discovered 18 months ago, with tests revealing two tumors in her large intestine. After treatment during which 30 cm of her colon was removed, Walters has been given the all-clear by doctors.

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Thu Feb 20 - TheGuardian
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Sports
Manchester City boss will not leave club and claims 'truth will prevail' when asked about the ban

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola recently said in an interview that he does not intend to abandon the club after its ban from playing in Europe. When asked about the ban he simply said that 'the truth will prevail' and that the team feels they have reason to appeal and fight the ban

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Thu Feb 20 - BBC
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Politics
Australian government to launch a thorough investigation into bushfire crisis

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced that the government will be launching an extensive investigation into the causes of the bushfire crisis that plagued the country this summer. Since the fires are now dying down and firefighters can control those that remain, the government can now figure out how to stop this from happening again.

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Thu Feb 20 - Reuters
Samsung explains confusing 'Find My Mobile' push notifications accidentally sent to Galaxy users. Image via The Verge.
Technology
Samsung explains bizarre Galaxy phone notifications

Samsung Galaxy phone users across the world, including users of devices such as the new Z Flip, the Note 10+, and Galaxy S, A and J users have reported receiving a bizarre push notification from the South Korean smartphone manufacturer that displayed the 'Find My Mobile' feature with only the number 1, which disappears when clicked. Samsung has explained that the push was sent unintentionally during an internet test.

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Thu Feb 20 - TheNextWeb
The city is undergoing a crisis due to the virus, image via AP
International
South Korean city deserted due to rapid spread of coronavirus

People in the South Korean city of Deagu have chosen to remain at home after the coronavirus spread rapidly across dozens of people in a church. The city is home to a population of 2.5 million people but the streets and malls are empty. Around 102 people have been diagnosed with the virus in South Korea.

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Thu Feb 20 - Reuters