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Selena Gomez's Song About The Weeknd Decoded!
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Selena Gomez's Song About The Weeknd Decoded!

After a lot of buzz and excitement, Selena Gomez dropped the deluxe edition of her album Rare and it has not one, not two, but three new tracks. Sel just dropped the deluxe edition of her album Rare and it includes three new songs: "Boyfriend," "She," and "Souvenir."

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Fri Apr 10 - Google
'Treated us like simpletons': Pedro Almodóvar criticises Madonna over documentary
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'Treated us like simpletons': Pedro Almodóvar criticises Madonna over documentary

Oscar-winning Spanish film director Pedro Almodóvar has written “a settling of scores” in a long diary entry written during the coronavirus lockdown, which accuses Madonna of treating him and actor Antonio Banderas as “simpletons”, and not asking permission to use footage of them in a documentary. He also says Madonna also asked Banderas, who didn’t speak English then, a provocative question via Almodóvar.

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Fri Apr 10 - Google
Jerry Seinfeld standup special ‘23 Hours to Kill’ gets Netflix air date
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Jerry Seinfeld standup special ‘23 Hours to Kill’ gets Netflix air date

Jerry Seinfeld is bringing some more laughs to Netflix with his latest stand-up special “23 Hours To Kill.” It is the comedian’s second stand-up special for Netflix after “Jerry Before Seinfeld,” which saw him combine a stand-up set at the Comic Strip Live in New York with a retrospective and showcased his influences such as Lenny Bruce and George Carlin.

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Fri Apr 10 - Google
Netflix releasing a new 'Tiger King' after-show hosted by Joel McHale
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Netflix releasing a new 'Tiger King' after-show hosted by Joel McHale

Netflix confirmed that it is releasing another episode of “Tiger King,” the popular documentary series that’s been binge-watched by countless people self-isolating amid the coronavirus pandemic. “There’s a documentary series on Netflix called 'Tiger King.' I highly recommend watching all 7 episodes,” he begins. “On April 12, Netflix will release an 8th installment called: ‘The Tiger King and I.’ It’s an after-show hosted by me.”

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Fri Apr 10 - Google
Hulu is not here for your 'Parasite' subtitle complaints
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Hulu is not here for your 'Parasite' subtitle complaints

The movie made history as the first South Korean film to ever take home an Oscar for best picture when it won in February. After a Twitter user recently tweeted "It's not in English, no one wants to watch a movie that they literally have to read to understand what's going on" the official Hulu account clapped back.

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Fri Apr 10 - Google
Billie Eilish, Like Most Teenagers, Is Unsure About Her Future
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Billie Eilish, Like Most Teenagers, Is Unsure About Her Future

I’m just hopeful, and I’m going to try to live in the moment and not worry about what the future holds.I’m in the prime time of my life right now, you know, I don’t want to be missing out. Even though as much as I’m living in the moment right now, in years [to come I’ll] wish I could go back to that time in my life, she added

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Fri Apr 10 - Google
iOS 14 leak reveals feature that lets you use apps even if you haven’t installed them
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iOS 14 leak reveals feature that lets you use apps even if you haven’t installed them

According 9to5Mac's analysis of an alleged leaked build of iOS 14, the next major release of Apple's mobile operating system for iPhones, iPads, and iPods will introduce a new API that will let developers offer some functionality of their apps to users who have not actually downloaded or installed those apps.

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Fri Apr 10 - Google
Google Classroom adds Meet integration as usage soars
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Google Classroom adds Meet integration as usage soars

Google today provided new usage figures for the two products, detailed a new Meet-Classroom integration, and extended how long premium features will be available for free. On the usage front, 120 million teachers and students around the world are now using G Suite for Education, while Google Classroom has over 100 million users. The newly-renamed Google Meet is seeing 2 million new users per day.

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Fri Apr 10 - Google
Google Pixel 4a specs leaked in full and suggest an upgrade in all ways but one
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Google Pixel 4a specs leaked in full and suggest an upgrade in all ways but one

The Google Pixel 4a could be landing soon, but there might not be many surprises when it does: a complete specs list has leaked, painting the picture of a competent mid-ranger and one that’s an improvement in almost every way on the Google Pixel 3a. And that’s not the only new Pixel 4a leak, as images of retail boxes for the phone have also started to emerge

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Fri Apr 10 - Google
Animal Crossing: New Horizons Pulled From Some Chinese Stores After In-Game Hong Kong Protests
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Animal Crossing: New Horizons Pulled From Some Chinese Stores After In-Game Hong Kong Protests

The removal of listings for Animal Crossing: New Horizons comes after some players in China had been using the game to share messages criticizing the country’s president, Xi Jinping, and Hong Kong’s chief executive, Carrie Lam. New Horizons allows players to easily create custom images within the game and then place them wherever they’d like.

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Fri Apr 10 - Google
Analyst Expects Apple to Launch New iPhone SE in Mid-April, 6.7-Inch iPhone 12 in October
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Analyst Expects Apple to Launch New iPhone SE in Mid-April, 6.7-Inch iPhone 12 in October

Apple's development schedule for iPhone 12 models will likely be pushed out slightly due to current travel restrictions and cargo flight delays, which could result in delayed availability of the highest-end 6.7-inch model, according to analyst Jeff Pu. As a result, Pu currently expects the 5.4-inch and two 6.1-inch models to be available in September, followed by the 6.7-inch model in October.

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Fri Apr 10 - Google
Apple TV Plus makes some original shows and one movie free
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Apple TV Plus makes some original shows and one movie free

As people are forced to spend more time confined at home due to the coronavirus pandemic, Apple is allowing free streaming of some Apple TV Plus original shows and movies for a limited time, including one of its best reviewed series, Little America.

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Fri Apr 10 - Google
Next Galaxy Buds could feature noise cancelling to rival AirPods Pro
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Next Galaxy Buds could feature noise cancelling to rival AirPods Pro

The successor earbuds to the Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus could get a long-awaited perk – noise cancelling – and launch alongside the anticipated Samsung Galaxy Note 20. The Galaxy Buds Plus, on the other hand, launched in early 2020 alongside the Samsung Galaxy S20 series...but noticeably without noise cancelling.

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Fri Apr 10 - Google
Move over Zoom, Microsoft Teams now allows for custom backgrounds during video calls
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Move over Zoom, Microsoft Teams now allows for custom backgrounds during video calls

During a Teams meeting, you can replace your messy background at home with a more professional-looking image. Until now, Zoom was the virtual meeting company known for its background options, so this is a handy option for Microsoft Teams users. Now being rolled out to Teams, custom backgrounds will let you replace your meeting background with a "fresh and bright home office," according to Microsoft.

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Fri Apr 10 - Google
Apple and Google partner on COVID-19 contact tracing technology
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Apple and Google partner on COVID-19 contact tracing technology

In this spirit of collaboration, Google and Apple are announcing a joint effort to enable the use of Bluetooth technology to help governments and health agencies reduce the spread of the virus, with user privacy and security central to the design. A number of leading public health authorities, universities, and NGOs around the world have been doing important work to develop opt-in contact tracing technology.

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Fri Apr 10 - Google
Sharp decline in visits to Emergency departments in England after COVID-19 lockdown
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A sharp decline in visits to emergency departments in England after COVID-19 lockdown

The Royal College of Emergency Medicine says that they have seen a decline of 25% in the week after lockdown (March 23-29). Thornton (2020) states that there may be less disease because of reduced contact between people and less trauma because of lower traffic, but the college is concerned that either people are finding other ways to get treated or there are many unattended cases, especially domestic violence.

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Fri Apr 10 - TheBMJ
Netflix releases Too Hot to Handle Trailer: A Dating Game Show
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Netflix releases Too Hot to Handle Trailer: A Dating Game Show

Netflix drops out the trailer of a new dating series, Too Hot to Handle. If you are thinking this is another Dating Game Show with cliche concepts, think again. There is a twist, all the contestants in the show must abstain from any kind of sexual activity for a chance to win the $100,000 prize. A total of 10 singles from around the world are participating in the show

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Fri Apr 10 - People
Can Iraq face COVID-19 pandemic alone?
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Can Iraq face COVID-19 pandemic alone?

Developing countries, like Iraq, are not equipped with the resources to handle COVID-19 pandemic alone. Mikhael and Al-Jumaili (2020) state that limited testing and quarantine facilities and low levels of public awareness, coupled with the outdated public healthcare settings from the ongoing unrest, has made it difficult for Iraq to manage the outbreak alone. The study emphasizes the need for the international community and WHO to help.

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Fri Apr 10 - PublicHealthinPractice
Jeff Bezos’ net worth is more than the entire GDP of Dubai
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Jeff Bezos’ net worth is more than the entire GDP of Dubai

According to Forbes Magazine, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos has a net worth of $124 billion, which makes him the richest person on the planet. Not even a $40 billion divorce settlement toppled him from the title. His net worth is now more than the entire GDP of Dubai which stands at $102 billion. Bill Gates came at the second spot on the list with $103 billion net worth

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Why make handwashing a habit?
Fri Apr 10
Why make hand washing a habit?
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Why make handwashing a habit?

During a global pandemic, one of the cheapest, easiest, and most important ways to prevent the spread of the virus is by washing hands frequently. But handwashing habit should not be limited to pandemics only. Hussam et al. (2016) found a substantial positive impact of regular handwashing on child health in the form of lower respiratory and digestive problems and better child anthropometric outcomes in resource-poor settings in India

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Fri Apr 10 - MIT
Turkey using Kolonya as hand sanitizer
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Turkey using Kolonya as hand sanitizer

Turkey has found a unique way to sanitize hands as they are using “Kolonya”, a sweet-scented liquid which has been a symbol of Turkish hospitality and health since the Ottoman Empire, and it’s often described as Turkey’s national scent. Traditionally, Kolonya made with fig blossoms, jasmine rose or citrus ingredients is sprinkled on guests’ hands. The alcohol content in Kolonya can kill germs and act as an effective hand disinfectant

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Fri Apr 10 - BBC
Are reduced human activities during COVID-19 outbreak favorable for the environment?
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Are reduced human activities during COVID-19 outbreak favorable for the environment?

Wang et al. (2020) have investigated how air pollution is affected during the COVID-19 outbreak in China. They have estimated the impact of emission reductions due to reduced human activities that contribute to pollution. Their study concludes that even though a decrease in transportation and industry is beneficial for the environment, the benefits are not enough to avoid severe air pollution events and are overwhelmed by adverse meteorology.

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Fri Apr 10 - Resources,ConservationandRecycling
COVID-19 disrupting food supply chains in developing countries
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COVID-19 disrupting food supply chains in developing countries

Professors at the University of Minnesota and UC Berkley have assessed the impact of COVID-19 on food supply chains (FSC) in developing countries. Among other effects, they have predicted a much smaller direct impact on farm population and production, with an overwhelming effect post-farm on wholesalers and enterprises. They conclude that social distancing and limits on FSC logistics will transform health risks into income, employment, and political risks

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Fri Apr 10 - InternationalFoodPolicyResearchInstitute
Australian police seize 'black box' from Ruby Princess cruise ship amid coronavirus homicide investigation
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Australian police seize 'black box' from Ruby Princess cruise ship

“There is clear evidence that [COVID-19] has been brought off that ship,” New South Wales Police Commissioner Mick Fuller said during the briefing, while also confirming that the investigation would seek to find out if Carnival had downplayed the symptoms of passenger sand crew prior to docking.

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Thu Apr 09 - Google
End of Wuhan lockdown could trigger a "resurgence in infections" in China, doctor warns
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End of Wuhan lockdown could trigger a "resurgence in infections" in China, doctor warns

Residents were allowed to leave the central Chinese city of Wuhan on Wednesday for the first time in nearly three months. A 76-day lockdown on the city has been lifted, allowing people to travel in and out of the city where the global coronavirus outbreak originated. And more than 10,000 people left the city by plane.

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Thu Apr 09 - Google