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Critics pounce on Christie as constituents rage over visit to closed beach during shutdown
The internet was quick to ridicule the unpopular governor
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US may still meet Paris accord targets, UN chief says
Despite the US withdrawal, several cities and states have stated their commitment to fighting climate change
Prehistoric mashed potato dating back 10,900 years discovered in Utah
'This potato could be just as important as those we eat today'
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- Tech news
Facebook’s new feature helps you easily find free Wi-Fi
It will come in handy when you have terrible signal, or when you want to save mobile data
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Facebook a step closer to providing global internet access with drones
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May lambasted by her own terrorism watchdog for internet crackdown
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Campaigners get cross as Facebook refuses to bring in Christian emoji
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WhatsApp puts emoji front and centre and makes text formatting slicker
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Hackers can use brainwave signals to steal passwords
- Tech culture
Nest Cam IQ: Keep your home safe from the comfort of your phone
A high-end piece of kit with great build quality and lots of well-specced features
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- Gaming
Micro Machines World Series review: Eh?
PS4 (reviewed)/Xbox One/PC - Codemasters - £20.00
- Film
Risk's Laura Poitras on Julian Assange documentary and Chelsea Manning
The Oscar-winning director of ‘CitizenFour’ about Edward Snowden, finds plenty of flaws in her character study of WikiLeaks' Assange, which was filmed over six years
- Music
Tony Hadley announces departure from Spandau Ballet
Singer was the lead vocalist for the band during the height of their fame
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Jay-Z new album 4:44: Snoop Dogg downloaded a bootleg because he doesn
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Guy Oseary defends Jay-Z over claims of 'anti-Semitic' lyrics
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Fellow artists 'try not to break down in tears' at final Maccabees gig
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Skepta claims he turned down an MBE in surprise new track 'Hypocrisy'
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Adele fans flock to Wembley to sing in her honour after cancelled show
- art
The first reviews are in for Brooklyn Beckham's photography book
Many have defended him and told him to ignore the 'snide remarks' about his debut photography book
- books
Notting Hill Editions: Essay competition winners
Over the next five days we will be running extracts from the best essays, concluding on Saturday with the winner. Today we feature an extract from an essay by Garret Keizer
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Victor Hugo's powerful, poignant last words
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Five things you didn't know about Les Miserables author Victor Hugo
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A Good Country review: You may find yourself drawn to earlier books
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Women are channelling The Handmaid's Tale to protest healthcare bill
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Harry Potter fans celebrate 20 years of witchcraft and wizardry
Williams says gender plays a role in her status as greatest athlete
The tennis great is really, really tired of this question
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James breaks Jordan's scoring record as Cavs make NBA finals
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The NFL is going to have its first female commentator in 30 years
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Brady named Madden 18 cover star after historic Super Bowl comeback
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Champion gymnast Simone Biles shuts down host who tells her to smile
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Colin Kaepernick donates old suits to parolees looking for jobs
Keane follows Sandro in at Everton in club-record deal
The Toffees have spent nearly £100m this summer with the Englishman's fee rising to £30m
- Fashion
Why retinol is the anti-ageing ingredient your skincare routine needs
It’s showing up here, there and everywhere but what exactly is it?
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Model exposes the struggle of bikini shopping for plus-size women
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Summer sales 2017: Where to find the best fashion discounts
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Christian Louboutin's stilettos now provide 'nudes for all'
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Nars Cosmetics boycotted as it announces it’s no longer cruelty-free
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Get punked: This season’s most rebellious menswear trend
- Food + drink
July's new food products
From frozen avocado halves, to pre-made overnight oat pots – here are this month’s latest new food products
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- Fashion + beauty