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Voters in Northern Ireland want the softest possible Brexit and would prefer checks on goods traveling between Great Britain and Northern Ireland rather than checks on the Irish border, a poll for the Irish Times showed on Friday. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2H7FOdG

If Sports Direct boss took charge at Debenhams he would step down from his roles at the chain he founded. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SSgIB3

Goals Soccer Centres says it has uncovered "accounting errors" and will delay the release of its results. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2J8V1wC

More female-run businesses could give the UK economy a £250bn boost, a new report says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SOS1VV

The latest China trade data points to further signs of strain in the world's second largest economy. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2TAF9Hh

Takashi Takano says his plan to sneak the former Nissan boss out of jail unnoticed had backfired. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NMnsPX

Rail bosses promise they have "learned the lessons" from last summer's timetable chaos. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SSfZQa

UK efforts to tackle money-laundering are "highly fragmented", says an influential committee of MPs. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2XI1u4W

Administrators close five shops and cut 55 jobs while seeking a buyer for the rest of the business. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2IYoitV

The euro slipped after the ECB said it would offer banks cheap loans as economies weaken. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2tTVIQ5

The retail partnership - which includes Waitrose supermarkets - says staff will receive a 3% bonus. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2H4mgXr

Cryptoasset investors are influenced by friends and social media celebrities, but often understand little. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Hl4dMc

The UK's largest estate agent reports widening losses and says the uncertainty is hitting business from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2H5RkWX

One potential problem with next-gen mobile technology may have more to do with castles than you’d expect. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2HlYu8P

Aditi Gupta created a comic book to help girls in India better understand their periods. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2EL0OTE

Why Do So Many Incompetent Men Become Leaders? Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic's book has a provocative title but what's the answer? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SPWY0C

John Lewis chairman Sir Charlie Mayfield says trading conditions on the High Street are "really tough". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2TmkWWG

Security researchers show how a car can be controlled via bugs in a smart alarm system. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2C8U4yL

Quantum sensing could let us see what's underground, detect diseases earlier, even track a submarine. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SPIUEn

There is a consultation going on that could change the way we own homes forever. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2UpudcI

Its poor results come at a time of hardship for High Street stores in general and department stores in particular. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2HlMF2b

Paul Manafort's sentence was far shorter than what prosecutors had demanded. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Uqj9MD

President Maduro's government blames "sabotage" by the opposition trying to unseat him. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Jd30cr

In its next Nasa test, the new crew capsule will re-enter the atmosphere for an Atlantic splashdown. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NNGOEd

Donald Trump has already agreed not to enforce Stormy Daniels' non-disclosure agreement. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IVF3Wz

There has been a wave of protests since the ailing president said he would stand for a fifth term. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UsnXkA

An officer in Boulder is placed on leave while an internal investigation takes place, reports say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2H6AYx8

Mehdi Nemmouche gunned down four people in Brussels after returning from fighting for IS in Syria. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Tz85PZ

Civil War-era fortifications have been discovered just below the prison's recreation yard, a study shows. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VIjmei

The grenade attack at a busy bus station killed at least two people and injured more than 30 others. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Hl9UJN

The House votes to condemn "hateful expressions of intolerance" after Rep Ilhan Omar's comments. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SNSwja

They had each been sentenced to 30 years in El Salvador after being accused of aborting their babies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2tUytp2

Roger Alvarado, 23, is arrested for allegedly breaking into the star's New York home a second time. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XE61pf

Civil war took both Mustafa's parents, left him with life-changing injuries and forced him from his home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2tWyjh0

One potential problem with next-gen mobile technology may have more to do with castles than you’d expect. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HlYu8P

Azriel Clary and Joycelyn Savage deny the singer held them against their will in further interview extracts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2tTxbux

Gun-wielding police in the US state of Colorado have been filmed confronting a man picking up trash on his lawn. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2THexVq

Aditi Gupta created a comic book to help girls in India better understand their periods. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2EL0OTE

Violent attacks are making treating the worst Ebola outbreak in the history of DR Congo even harder. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XJuIjS

A team at Northwestern University developed a wireless patch that monitors the vitals of premature babies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NNmuTj

Residents are demanding a gate to keep picture-hunters off their colourful cobbled street. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2EFo4Tk

The toy is modelled on New Zealand sports journalist Melodie Robinson, a former rugby union player. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2C9KETp

Ethiopia Airlines is operating an all-women flight crew to Oslo to mark International Women's Day. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UoTvYD

They come from two political groups that have fought violent battles in the streets. What happened when they met? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HrpDY7

Most women in Lebanon's military work in administrative or logistical roles, but three are trying to change this. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SPHAl1

A remarkable series of events was set in motion after East Germany's 1-0 victory over West Germany, their only ever football meeting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SKWvg9

A selection of this week's best photos from across Africa and Africans elsewhere. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Umnsbz

Shampoo or 'hair water soap'? North Korean refugees face up to a North-South language barrier. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2tZtSSp

The speaker of Zimbabwe's parliament wants MPs to get an education to ensure a better level of debate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2H6InMO

Security researchers show how a car can be controlled via bugs in a smart alarm system. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2C8U4yL

Facebook removes more than 130 "inauthentic" accounts, pages and groups operated from the UK. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IVh7CV

Residents are demanding a gate to keep picture-hunters off their colourful cobbled street. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2EFo4Tk

Mark Zuckerberg says he wants Facebook to become a "privacy-focused" social network. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ETmeQ1

Some trials have been suspended as the Ministry of Justice works to fix an IT issue. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2VO9H6b

The self-driving car division of Google is to sell its Lidar units to other industries but not car-makers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2tTBbez

Gaming platform Steam pulls the release of the game Rape Day after widespread condemnation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Hitgzn

The Chinese telecoms firm takes action against claims its products present security risks. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2TkJXBf

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Kicking off Women's History Month is International Women's Day March 8th. UEN supports women in education and leadership with our resources and parthnerships. from UEN News https://ift.tt/2C80rSY

Jim Ross, veteran WWE commentator leaving company after 26 years: report Jim Ross, a veteran commentator for WWE, announced on Thursday he is leaving the company after 26 years.

‘The Simpsons’ episode featuring Michael Jackson to be shelved, producer says An episode of “The Simpsons” that features the voice of Michael Jackson will be removed from circulation — less than a week after the release of a documentary that examines the late singer’s alleged pedophilia, according to a report.

WaPo issues correction after publishing Cynthia Nixon op-ed attacking VP Mike Pence The Washington Post issued a lengthy correction this week, four days after publishing an op-ed article by actress and activist Cynthia Nixon that attacked Vice President Mike Pence.

Presley Gerber, famous son, charged with DUI after December arrest: report Cindy Crawford's son Presley Gerber was charged with a DUI on Wednesday after being arrested over a drunk driving incident in December, according to reports.

Disney CEO calls blackface worn by Kimmel, Behar a 'private matter': report At Disney, blackface is a “private matter,” according to CEO Bob Iger. The Mouse House CEO evaded questions Thursday about how it handled recent revelations that ABC stars Jimmy Kimmel and Joy Behar wore blackface in the past.

Janice Dean opens up about struggles in new book 'Mostly Sunny' Fox News senior meteorologist Janice Dean discusses some of the trials and tribulations she has faced in her new book.

Chicago Police open internal investigation into Jussie Smollett case The Chicago Police have opened an internal investigation into the Jussie Smollett case.

Paris Jackson reacts to 'Leaving Neverland' accusations, urges calm: 'Chillax my dudes' Michael Jackson’s daughter, Paris, seemingly weighed in Thursday on the allegations made against her father in the Leaving Neverland documentary.

Why Meghan Markle's best friend Jessica Mulroney won't ever talk about the Duchess of Sussex Don't expect Meghan Markle's longtime best friend to talk about the Duchess of Sussex. 

'Masked Singer' winner T-Pain set to host 2019 iHeartRadio Music Awards T-Pain has been tapped to host the 2019 iHeartRadio Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, Calif.

Fox News Breaking News Alert Paul Manafort sentenced to 47 months in prison for bank, tax fraud 03/07/19 4:01 PM

Fox News Breaking News Alert House passes broad resolution calling out racism, 'anti-Semitic' comments 03/07/19 2:43 PM

Fox News Breaking News Alert Michael Cohen sues Trump Organization for millions in legal fees 03/07/19 10:03 AM

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Friday his ruling nationalist Fidesz party may drop out of the centre-right European People's Party (EPP) amid a row over his government's anti-Brussels media campaign. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2NNDJnG

A stop to the work on a high-speed rail link with France would cost Italy more than 3 billion euros ($3.36 billion), a junior minister for infrastructure told Corriere della Sera in an interview on Friday. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2VKKpp8

Italy's ruling League party will never vote in parliament to block construction of a multibillion-euro Alpine tunnel that its coalition partner, the 5 Star Movement fiercely opposes, Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini said on Friday. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2tUeerD

Amid the poverty and deprivation of the Gaza Strip, Palestinian women struggle to find a taste of normality that is taken for granted in much of the rest of the world. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2Hm2c2f

Two months ago, giggles floated through the home of fisherman Dada as his four-year-old son played ball outside with his two younger cousins on one of Madagascar's famed sun soaked beaches. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2IY9D23

In a radiation-proof room at the Erasmus Medical Center in Rotterdam, Emar Thomasa sits behind shielded glass as he carefully measures and mixes lutetium octreotate, an intravenous treatment for certain types of cancer. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2XMwVuT

India's Supreme Court appointed an arbitration panel on Friday to mediate in a decades-long dispute over a controversial plan to build a Hindu temple on the ruins of a 16th-century mosque in the northern town of Ayodhya. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2SQxjFh

Eight years after the Fukushima nuclear crisis, a fresh obstacle threatens to undermine the massive clean-up: 1 million tons of contaminated water must be stored, possibly for years, at the power plant. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2Tn8Mg1