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• Back-to-basics Covid-19 app ready for launch after ‘test and trace’ scheme is scaled back

  12-08-2020 21:38
  
  A basic version of the much-delayed NHS coronavirus app is expected to be launched on Thursday, days after health officials laid off thousands of contact tracers. The scaled-back model is expected to tell people about infection levels in their area, to work out their own risk, and book a Covid-19 test. The functions mean people could be alerted if they were likely to have been in contact with more people than usual, meaning they were at increased risk. However, the original purpose of the app (t
  
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• While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Dec 21, 2025

  20-12-2025 23:35 via article.wn.com
  While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Dec 21, 2025. ......
  
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• Republican critics fear incomplete disclosure of Epstein files will loom over US midterms

  20-12-2025 23:35 via article.wn.com
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• At least 16 files have disappeared from DOJ webpage for documents related to Jeffrey Epstein

  20-12-2025 23:35 via article.wn.com
  The missing files included images of paintings depicting nude women ......
  
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• US intercepts oil tanker off coast of Venezuela

  20-12-2025 23:33 via article.wn.com
  The United States "apprehended" an oil tanker off Venezuela, the latest salvo in a pressure campaign against Caracas, the US government said. It was the second time in two weeks that US forces have interdicted a tanker in the region, and comes days after US President Donald Trump announced a blockade of "sanctioned oil vessels" heading to and leaving Venezuela. "In a pre-dawn action early this morning on Dec 20, the US Coast Guard with the support of the Department of War...
  
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• Cory Morgan: How Smith’s Immigration Plan Could Affect the Other Provinces

  20-12-2025 23:30 via article.wn.com
  Commentary While immigration levels have declined since Prime Minister Mark Carney took office, people remain...
  
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• North Korea's KCNA: Japan's ambition for nuclear weapons should be curbed

  20-12-2025 23:29 via article.wn.com
  SEOUL, Dec ‌21 (Reuters) - North Korea said Japan's ‌ambition for possession of ‌nuclear weapons should be "thoroughly curbed," state media KCNA reported on Sunday. Read full story ......
  
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• Epstein files raise questions about evidence and possible accomplices

  20-12-2025 23:28 via article.wn.com
  WASHINGTON – The Justice Department’s partial release of the long-awaited Jeffrey Epstein files raises important questions, lawmakers and victim advocates say, about potentially botched investigations – and about what other evidence the government may have about potential co-conspirators. Many of the thousands of documents released on Dec. 19 to meet a legal deadline included entire files and grand jury transcripts with significant redactions. Other key investigative documents
  
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• Retailers scent a perfume bonanza as shoppers continue to splash cash

  20-12-2025 23:27 via article.wn.com
  Demand is driven by Gen Z, with Peter Ruis, boss of John Lewis, saying: 'You have 18-year-olds interested in �150 fragrances.' ......
  
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• Youngstown State secures 74-65 victory against South Carolina Upstate

  20-12-2025 23:23 via article.wn.com
  Led by Cris Carroll's 27 points, the Youngstown State Penguins defeated the South Carolina Upstate Spartans 74-65 on Saturday. The Penguins are now 8-5 on the season, while the Spartans moved to 8-7. ......
  
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• Woidke scores 19 as Kent State defeats UMass 69-59

  20-12-2025 23:23 via article.wn.com
  Quinn Woidke scored 19 points off of the bench to help lead the Kent State Golden Flashes over the UMass Minutemen 69-59 on Saturday. The Golden Flashes improved to 10-2 with the victory and the Minutemen fell to 8-4. ......
  
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• Wilkerson scores 21 as Indiana rolls Chicago State 78-58

  20-12-2025 23:23 via article.wn.com
  Lamar Wilkerson scored 21 points and dished six assists as Indiana defeated Chicago State 78-58 on Saturday. The Hoosiers (9-3, 1-1 Big Ten) were in control from the start and led by as many as 26 points in the second ......
  
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• Van Pelt, Waring lead Grand View to 2nd straight NAIA Championship, 22-16 over Keiser

  20-12-2025 23:23 via article.wn.com
  Dalten Van Pelt rushed for 144 yards, including an 80-yard touchdown, Jackson Waring threw a tiebreaking TD pass, and undefeated Grand View (Iowa) beat Keiser (Florida) for the second straight time in the NAIA Championship with a 22-16 win on ......
  
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• Utah State wins 100-58 over Colorado State

  20-12-2025 23:23 via article.wn.com
  Led by Mason Falslev's 18 points, the Utah State Aggies defeated the Colorado State Rams 100-58. Colorado State's five-game winning streak came to an end. ......
  
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• Troy wins 70-63 against Marshall

  20-12-2025 23:23 via article.wn.com
  Led by Theo Seng's 18 points, the Troy Trojans defeated the Marshall Thundering Herd 70-63 on Saturday. The Trojans improved to 8-5 with the win and the Thundering Herd fell to 7-5. ......
  
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• Saint Bonaventure defeats Le Moyne 92-81

  20-12-2025 23:23 via article.wn.com
  Led by Frank Mitchell's 21 points, the Saint Bonaventure Bonnies defeated the Le Moyne Dolphins 92-81 on Saturday. The Bonnies are now 11-2 with the victory and the Dolphins fell to 5-7. ......
  
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• Redmond, Thomas each score 20 as Northwestern State beats Southern University-New Orleans 108-55

  20-12-2025 23:23 via article.wn.com
  Justin Redmond and Micah Thomas each scored 20 points as Northwestern State beat Southern University-New Orleans 108-55 on Saturday. ......
  
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• No. 3 South Carolina overpowers Florida Gulf Coast 105-43

  20-12-2025 23:23 via article.wn.com
  Joyce Edwards had 29 points, Madina Okot scored 27 and No. 3 South Carolina overpowered Florida Gulf Coast 105-43. Edwards had 10 rebounds and Okot 12 as the Gamecocks’ wrapped up a two-game road trip to Florida on Sunday. They ......
  
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• No. 1 UConn stays unbeaten, beats No. 11 Iowa 90-64 behind Fudd and Strong

  20-12-2025 23:23 via article.wn.com
  NEW YORK (AP) — Azzi Fudd scored 27 points and Sarah Strong added 23 to help No. 1 UConn beat 11th-ranked Iowa 90-64 on Saturday in the Women’s Champions Classic. ......
  
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• Niagara earns 81-58 win over Houghton

  20-12-2025 23:23 via article.wn.com
  Led by Justin Hawkins' 16 points, the Niagara Purple Eagles defeated the Houghton Highlanders 81-58 on Saturday. The Purple Eagles are now 3-9 on the season. ......
  
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• Mueller, Haugsjaa get World Cup win for USA Luge, the 1st of their career

  20-12-2025 23:23 via article.wn.com
  Marcus Mueller and Ansel Haugsjaa have won their first World Cup men's doubles race. They triumphed on USA Luge's home track at Mount Van Hoevenberg with a time of 1 minute, 27.509 seconds. Martins Bots and Roberts Plume of Latvia ......
  
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• Moritz Seider has a goal and an assist, Red Wings beat Capitals 5-2

  20-12-2025 23:23 via article.wn.com
  Moritz Seider had a goal and an assist and the Detroit Red Wings beat the Washington Capitals 5-2. John Leonard and James van Riemsdyk — siblings of sidelined Capitals players Ryan Leonard and Trevor van Riemsdyk — also scored for ......
  
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• Miami freshman Malachi Toney redeems himself with game-winning touchdown in 10-3 win over Texas A&M

  20-12-2025 23:23 via article.wn.com
  Malachi Toney’s tiebreaking 11-yard touchdown reception with less than two minutes left lifted No. 10 seed Miami to a 10-3 win over No. 7 Texas A&M in the College Football Playoff. Mark Fletcher Jr. had a career-high 172 yards rushing ......
  
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• Metheny scores 16, Cleveland notches double-double as Liberty beats Dayton 64-61

  20-12-2025 23:23 via article.wn.com
  Kaden Metheny scored 16 points to lead the Liberty Flames and Zach Cleveland secured the victory with a free throw with 43 seconds remaining as the Flames defeated the Dayton Flyers 64-61 on Saturday. The Flames are now 8-3 with ......
  
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• Longwood beats North Carolina Central 74-72 in OT

  20-12-2025 23:23 via article.wn.com
  Led by Redd Thompson's 17 points, the Longwood Lancers defeated the North Carolina Central Eagles 74-72 in overtime on Saturday. The Lancers improved to 7-7 with the victory and the Eagles fell to 4-10. ......
  
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• Lipscomb wins 123-60 against Blue Mountain (MS)

  20-12-2025 23:23 via article.wn.com
  Led by Grant Asman's 21 points, the Lipscomb Bisons defeated the Blue Mountain Toppers 123-60 on Saturday. The Bisons are now 7-5 on the season. ......
  
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• Lakers' Marcus Smart fined $35,000 for obscene gesture toward game official

  20-12-2025 23:23 via article.wn.com
  The NBA has fined Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart $35,000 for making an obscene gesture toward a game official. The incident happened at halftime during the Lakers' 143-135 win over the Utah Jazz on Thursday. The league announced the ......
  
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• Juventus beats Roma 2-1 to move within a point of top four in Serie A

  20-12-2025 23:23 via article.wn.com
  Juventus has closed in on the top four in Serie A after beating Roma 2-1 on Saturday. Francisco Conceição and Loïs Openda scored for Juventus, while Tommaso Baldanzi pulled one back for Roma. Juventus is now just one point behind ......
  
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• Jayden Quaintance makes a big impact in his Kentucky debut, helping Wildcats beat No. 22 ...

  20-12-2025 23:23 via article.wn.com
  Turns out, the wait for Jayden...
  
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• Hamilton scores 24, Georgia State downs Appalachian State 70-63

  20-12-2025 23:23 via article.wn.com
  Led by Jelani Hamilton's 24 points, the Georgia State Panthers defeated the Appalachian State Mountaineers 70-63 on Saturday. The Panthers improved to 3-10 with the win and the Mountaineers fell to 8-6. ......
  
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