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Quiz of the Year: On oil tankers, labradoodles and Fleabag

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How well do you remember the stories and people in the news this year? Test your memory of 2019 in the next instalment of our four-part Christmas quiz – 52 questions for 52 weeks of the year. This section covers July to September Click to see content: qoty_3_2019 If you cannot see the quiz, click here. Quiz of the Year part two Quiz of the Year part one Picture credits: Getty Images, Reuters, Dave, EPA Read more: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-50819661

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TikTok lawsuit claims app sends ‘vast quantities’ of data to China

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A class-action lawsuit has been filed against the highly-popular app TikTok over allegations that it secretly sent the data of U.S. users to China. Filed in California last week, the lawsuit accuses the app, owned by Beijing-based company ByteDance, of collecting and transferring to servers in China vast quantities of private and personally-identifiable user data. That data, the suit adds, can be employed to identify, profile and track the location and activities of users in the United States now and in the future. The suit challenges TikToks repeated claims that…

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Patriots rally to win 11th straight AFC East title

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(CNN)The New England Patriots clinched their 11th straight AFC East championship Saturday, beating the Buffalo Bills 24-17 with a come-from-behind effort led by quarterback Tom Brady. “The force is strong in my family…” he wrote. That’s pretty funny, until you consider that Brady is 42 years old. He was born in 1977. What else happened that year? The first Star Wars movie came out, that’s what. Maybe it’s just a coincidence. If you’re still counting, this is the Patriots’ 17th division title in 19 years. Read more: https://www.cnn.com/2019/12/21/us/patriots-clinch-afc-east-trnd/index.html

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Starbucks’ Newest At-Home Creamer Was Inspired By This Seasonal Latte

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Courtesy of Starbucks Starbucks’ New Toffeenut Creamer Was Inspired By This Popular Latte By Daffany Chan Dec 17, 2019 A trip to the the coffee shop can be a nice way to start your morning, but there are some days when a cup of joe is best enjoyed from the comfort of your own home. With Starbucks’ new Toffeenut Creamer you’ll be able to add some coffeehouse flavor to your morning cup without needing to hit the drive-thru. Joining Starbucks’ recently released line of at-home coffee creamers, the brand’s newest…

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Boeings Starliner capsule lands safely in New Mexico after failed mission

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Aborted flight threatens to derail the companys efforts to launch astronauts on behalf of Nasa next year landed its crew capsule in the New Mexico desert Sunday after an aborted flight to the international space station that threatened to derail the companys effort to launch astronauts on behalf of Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/science/2019/dec/22/nasa-boeing-starliner-capsule-lands-safely-new-mexico

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These Paintings Were Actually Coded Using Only CSS and HTML

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In an ongoing series of digital artworks, web developer Diana Smith ‘paints’ in code, using only CSS and HTML. Smith has even made all of her hand-coded artworks available on GitHub for others to learn and remix. Currently the paintings are designed to render optimally on Chrome. Trying out the code on other browsers like Internet Explorer and Opera produces some interesting results. Below you will find Smith’s digital paintings along with an interview she did with Vice. For more, check out the project on Github and see her website…

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Bobbi Brown On The Top Makeup Mistake People Make & How To Fix It | Betches

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launched her lifestyle brand Beauty EvolutionEVOLUTION_18 (including, of course, a CBD gummy). She also imparts her wisdom on perform makeup tutorials, describe her beauty philosophies, and teach lessons and tips to key makeup fundamentals. The Mistake Jersey Shore people who wear the wrong color foundation and concealer” is her number-one no-no. There are a few reasons Brown often sees people sporting the wrong shade concealer or foundation, which, thankfully, means it’s easy to fix. Number one is simply misunderstanding the purpose of these products. Another culprit? Rushing the process and…

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This Guy Cant Stop Photoshopping Animals Into the Most Random Things

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“I love animals so much I literally see them everywhere.” That’s the description one will find when one stumbles across @animalsinthings on Instagram. I first came across the photoshop wiz’s work on reddit last week and now here we are. For more, just check out the IG and get ready to laugh, cringe, and feel slightly uncomfortable! [via reddit] @animalsinthings on Instagram Photoshop by @animalsinthings Photoshop by @animalsinthings Photoshop by @animalsinthings Photoshop by @animalsinthings Photoshop by @animalsinthings Photoshop by @animalsinthings Photoshop by @animalsinthings Photoshop by @animalsinthings Photoshop by @animalsinthings Photoshop…

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How Trump has given Biden a major campaign boost

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(CNN)After three years of his chaotic presidency, President Donald Trump has made nostalgia a big, bold idea among Democrats. This is one of the secrets to former Vice President Joe Biden’s ongoing success in the polls. The President, with the full support of his party in Congress, has pushed politics so far off-kilter that Americans are desperately yearning for normalcy in the Oval Office. Biden has called for Democrats and Republicans to work together again. During the debate this week, he said that while he has “no love” for Republicans…

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Couple accused of murdering five-year-old daughter

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Her husband, and Nadia’s stepfather, Abdul Wahab, also appeared tearful at times. ‘Very emotive’ The case was described in court as “very emotive”. A defence lawyer for Mr Wahab said he was “struggling to come to terms with being arrested, never mind the death of his daughter”. The couple have no previous criminal records. Abdul Wahab, it was claimed, lifted the girl from the bottom of the stairs and began changing her clothing because she had soiled herself. It was at this time she began to lose consciousness, the court…

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Popeyes’ First-Ever Ugly Holiday Sweater Is Covered With Chicken Sandwiches

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Courtesy of Popeyes Popeyes’ 2019 Ugly Holiday Sweater Features The Famous Chicken Sandwich By Cianna Garrison Dec 11, 2019 Ever since Popeyes released its now-famous chicken sandwich in August, fans have been along for the ride. Now, Popeyes’ Ugly Holiday Sweater combines the seasonal tradition with the chain’s sell-out menu item, so you can make the sandwich the main event of all of your holiday parties. And let’s be honest, you’ll score major bonus points if you also bring along any of those famous chicken sammies to share. This is…

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