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Robotic arm controlled by thought

Robotic arm controlled by thought - Two patients who are paralysed from the neck down are able to control a robotic arm using their thoughts. [BBC Health]
Google 'Knowledge Graph' turns entire internet into one big Wikipedia

Google 'Knowledge Graph' turns entire internet into one big Wikipedia - Google says this is a 'critical first step towards building the next generation of search, which taps into the collective intelligence of the web and understands the world a bit more like people do.' [Daily Mail IT]
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Mind-bending: Controlling your Windows PC with your brain is possible (and the hardware is already on the shelves)

Mind-bending: Controlling your Windows PC with your brain is possible (and the hardware is already on the shelves) - Now we are getting ready to enter the world of thought-control, with headsets that can read our minds now available for as little as £300, and the software to turn our dreams into actions starting to take shape. [Daily Mail IT]
Waste company 'bullying clients'

Waste company 'bullying clients' - A waste company stands accused of bullying small businesses by using unfair contracts to ramp up charges, the BBC has learned. [BBC Business]
Greece unity talks hit stalemate

Greece unity talks hit stalemate - The latest attempts to form a Greek government are said to be deadlocked, raising the prospect of fresh elections and more eurozone uncertainty. [BBC Business]
Google brings instant answers to search results

Google brings instant answers to search results - Type in 'Mona Lisa', and a biography appears right on the page (on the right hand side), type in 'Leonardo DiCaprio' and you get a list of his films, and suggested related searches. [Daily Mail IT]
Sixth of cancers due to infection

Sixth of cancers due to infection - One in six cancers - two million a year globally - are caused by largely treatable or preventable infections, new estimates suggest. [BBC Health]
New car sales rise 3.3% in April

New car sales rise 3.3% in April - New car sales in the UK rose to 142,322 in April, up 3.3% from a year earlier, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders says. [BBC Business]
Local elections 2012: Bloody nose for David Cameron as Labour on course to gain 700 seats

Local elections 2012: Bloody nose for David Cameron as Labour on course to gain 700 seats - The PM, who suffered embarrassing losses in his own Oxfordshire constituency, apologised to Tory councillors today as more than 700 were expected to lose their seats in the crushing defeat for the party. [Daily Mail Show Biz and TV]

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Money Mail: Clintons Cards stores to close as 2,800 workers face axe
The failed retailer was placed into administration last week after it struggled to keep up with fierce competition from supermarket rivals and the internet.
Mail News: 83-year-old gave blood 57 times and becomes oldest person in UK to donate kidney to a stranger
A widower, 83, has joined the ranks of less than 100 'altruistic donors' in the UK who have donated an organ to a stranger while alive - and is now the oldest (File pic).
Health: 83-year-old gave blood 57 times and becomes oldest person in UK to donate kidney to a stranger
A widower, 83, has joined the ranks of less than 100 'altruistic donors' in the UK who have donated an organ to a stranger while alive - and is now the oldest (File pic).
Business: Facebook sets share price at $38
Facebook prices its shares at $38 each ahead of one of the most eagerly-anticipated share flotations in recent stock market history.
Front Page News: Facebook sets share price at $38
Facebook prices its shares at $38 each ahead of one of the most eagerly-anticipated share flotations in recent stock market history.
Front Page News: White births now minority in US
Children from racial and ethnic minorities now account for more than half the births in the US, estimates from the latest census data say.
BBC Sport: Broad is happy with performance
Stuart Broad is happy with England's position after day one of the first Test at Lord's as West Indies close on 243-9.
Front Page News: Inmates take over Honduras jail
Officials say prisoners have taken control of a jail in the Honduran city of San Pedro Sula where at least one person died in a fight between inmates on Wednesday.
Mail News: Callous parents who 'stole the childhood' of their sons by locking them inside their bedroom for 23 hours a day are jailed
The brothers were denied basic access to bathrooms and adequate nourishment at the hands of their stepfather Corin Holmes and mother Linsley (pictured) in their home in Grimsby, Lincolnshire.
Mail News: Who says dads can't dance? Hilarious video of father and daughter's surprise Bat Mitzvah boogie
When Jessica and Mike Hanley took to the dance floor everyone was expecting the typical, slightly awkward Bat Mitzvah dance. However, Mr Hanley, a professional stand-up comedian, had other ideas.
News: Author Lovering wins romance gong
Please Don't Stop The Music scoops the annual Romantic Novel of the Year award
Front Page News: Author Lovering wins romance gong
Please Don't Stop The Music scoops the annual Romantic Novel of the Year award
Front Page News: VIDEO: US man's close brush with alligator
A scientist in North Carolina had a lucky escape when he was attacked by an alligator.
News: Claims differ on UK Syria deaths
Two Britons reportedly killed while working as journalists in Syria were "engaged in terrorist armed operations," the country's UN ambassador claims.
Front Page News: 'Wrong Paul' denies wrongdoing
A man paid £20,000 by mistake because he has the same name as a council leader denies he was wrong to leave the UK.

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Daily Mail Show Biz and TV: Obese mother, 30, loses 18 STONE after getting stuck in a theme park ride
Becky Edwards from Cannock, Staffordshire, was so humiliated by her mishap that it forced her to change her unhealthy lifestyle - and lose more than half her body weight.
BBC Sport: Owen to leave Manchester United
Striker has not been offered a new deal at Old Trafford.
Daily Mail IT: Ring of fire: Hundreds of millions to witness 'annular' solar eclipse this Sunday
Shadows on the ground will also turn into crescents and 'rings' of light as moon covers as much as 94% of the sun this Sunday in parts of the U.S. and Asia.
BBC Politics: Lobbying 'to be reformed by 2015'
The government is "determined" to introduce a register of lobbyists before 2015, constitutional reform minister Mark Harper tells a Commons committee.
BBC Sport: Sergio calm ahead of Cup battle
Hearts boss Paulo Sergio insists facing Hibs in the Scottish Cup final does not create extra motivation to win.
BBC Business: Pinterest to get $100m investment
Social networking service Pinterest is to receive $100m in funding, prompting analysts to value the two-year-old firm at up to $1.5bn.
BBC Sport: Mallinder signs new Saints deal
Northampton Saints director of rugby Jim Mallinder signs a new contract to extend his stay at Franklin's Gardens until 2015.
BBC Business: French Connection in profit alert
Shares in French Connection fall as the fashion retailer issues a profits warning following a continued fall in sales.
BBC Politics: Ed Miliband's shadow cabinet
The details of Labour leader Ed Miliband's shadow cabinet following the recent reshuffle.
BBC Sport: Frankel ready for Lockinge Stakes
Frankel is poised to make his season debut in the Lockinge Stakes at Newbury, having been declared ready after an injury concern.

Sports

Sussex on top despite Moeen knock
Moeen Ali scores his third half-century of the season but Worcestershire face a first-innings deficit against Sussex.
Bedford sign up Premiership duo
Bedford Blues sign Worcester lock Ben Gulliver and Leicester back-row forward Tom Armes for next season.
Grove gets another Scotland call
Worcester centre Alex Grove is named in the 28-man Scotland squad for this summer's tour of Australasia.
Bulls hope for Conference manager
Hereford chairman David Keyte says the side's next manager is likely to be someone with Blue Square Bet Premier experience.
Bulls face struggle to pay wages
Hereford chairman David Keyte admits that the relegated League Two club face a tough time paying their wage bill this summer.
City's Samuels moves to Harrogate
Worcester City midfielder Dwayne Samuels moves to Blue Square Bet North rivals Harrogate Town.
Wolves pair agree new contracts
Worcester Wolves extend the deals of American guard Sherrad Prezzie-Blue and Spanish forward Carlos Fernandez.
Worcs wait on early Andrew return
Worcestershire hope to bring back Gareth Andrew for this week's Sussex game following the shoulder injury to Alan Richardson.
Warriors' Stanley Kingsholm-bound
Worcester academy manager Andrew Stanley is to leave Sixways to take up the same role with his old club Gloucester.
Malvern made to switch divisions
Malvern RFC must face a whole new challenge next season after being transferred to a new division.
BBC Hereford & Worcester commentaries
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Worcester Wolves

England encounter for James
WORCESTER Wolves director of basketball Paul James took a break from the domestic game to coach an England select side to an 88-76 win over Scotland.
Carlos remains with the Wolves
WORCESTER Wolves fans’ favourite Carlos Fernandez has agreed a contract to remain with the British Basketball League outfit for next season.
More Blue days for Worcester
WORCESTER Wolves have acted quickly in their efforts to build on their British Basketball League success by signing Sherrad Prezzie-Blue for another year.
James wants Wolves to keep on improving
WORCESTER Wolves director of basketball Paul James is planning to raise the bar still further next season, despite seeing his side crash out of the BBL play-offs at the quarter-final stage.
Cheshire Jets 87 Worcester Wolves 77
WORCESTER Wolves hopes of making progress in the British Basketball League’s play-off crashed in Chester last night when they lost 87-77 to Cheshire Jets.
Worcester Wolves 80 Cheshire Jets 80
WORCESTER Wolves needed a desperate late comeback in order to stay in contention with their British Basketball League play-off quarter-final opponents as they drew 80-80 with Cheshire Jets at the University of Worcester.
James wants fans to ‘scare’ the Jets
HEAD coach Paul James has called on Worcester Wolves fans to ‘scare the hell’ out of Cheshire Jets in Saturday’s British Basketball League play-off clash.
Plymouth Raiders 94 Worcester Wolves 80
WORCESTER Wolves were unable to follow up the previous day’s impressive 93-71 win over Leicester Riders when they slipped to a 94-80 British Basketball League defeat at Plymouth Raiders in their final game of the regular season.
No play-off fear
WORCESTER Wolves say they will fear nobody in the British Basketball League play-offs.
Worcester Wolves 93 Leicester Riders 71
WORCESTER Wolves recorded a commanding victory over British Basketball League top-four rivals Leicester Riders.

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Refund concerns for scam victims

Refund concerns for scam victims - Refunds and discounts should be easier to claim by consumers who have suffered from aggressive sales techniques, Law Commissions say. [Business]
'Top up' in case of strike - PM

'Top up' in case of strike - PM - Motorists should top up their tanks in case a strike by fuel tanker drivers goes ahead but there is no need to queue, the PM says. [Business]
UK's Advertising Standards to investigate Apple over 'misleading' 4G claims after company offers refund in Australia

UK's Advertising Standards to investigate Apple over 'misleading' 4G claims after company offers refund in Australia - Britain's Advertising Standards Authority said that it was investigating a number of complaints that Apple's advertising for the new iPad was misleading. [Sciencw]
Illegal tyre dumping 'nightmare'

Illegal tyre dumping 'nightmare' - A warning is issued of the dangers of illegal tyre dumps as officials start to clear 7,000 left on farmland. [Front Page News]
Ship sinking costs Carnival $95m

Ship sinking costs Carnival $95m - The sinking of the Costa Concordia could cost parent firm Carnival up to $95m (£62m; 75m euro), the firm says. [Front Page News]
Sherlock Holmes WILL return for a third series next year, BBC confirms

Sherlock Holmes WILL return for a third series next year, BBC confirms - Audiences were left unsure if the cantankerous detective would return after he appeared to 'die' with his reputation in tatters in Sunday night’s show. [Show Biz]
Luton airport planning expansion

Luton airport planning expansion - Plans to increase annual passenger capacity to 18 million at London Luton Airport and create 6,000 new jobs are revealed. [Business]
Yummy mummies take to the catwalk as New York Fashion Week set to star a mothers-only runway show

Yummy mummies take to the catwalk as New York Fashion Week set to star a mothers-only runway show - Strut: The Fashionable Mom Show will give women inspiration when it comes to wearing outfits that can be easily transformed to take a mom from homes to evenings out. [Femail]
British surgeons pioneer surgery with robotic arm to fix blood vessel

British surgeons pioneer surgery with robotic arm to fix blood vessel - Doctors at St Mary's Hospital in London have saved a man's life by performing a world-first heart operation using robotic technology. [Health]
Nationwide launches market-leading 18 month 0% purchase credit card - but there¿s a catch

Nationwide launches market-leading 18 month 0% purchase credit card - but there¿s a catch - Nationwide Building Society is launching an 18 month 0 per cent interest purchase credit card tomorrow – but you must be a current account customer to get it. [Money Mail]
Sainsbury's lands latest blow in supermarket petrol price war with '10p off a litre' promotion

Sainsbury's lands latest blow in supermarket petrol price war with '10p off a litre' promotion - The promotion will last from tomorrow until Sunday, and also applies to online shopping. Morrisons are also slashing prices at the forecourt from Monday. [Money Mail]
Games legacy boost for graduates

Games legacy boost for graduates - Glasgow City Council is unveiling a £10m scheme that aims to provide 1,000 jobs for graduates as a 2014 Commonwealth Games legacy. [Front Page News]
Nasa announces 2014 test flight of its Orion deep space capsule

Nasa announces 2014 test flight of its Orion deep space capsule - The Orion capsule, which is being developed by Lockheed Martin Corp, would fly aboard a Delta 4 or Atlas 5 rocket from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. [Sciencw]
Colombia fashion week 2011: Butt implants and 'mountains of cocaine'

Colombia fashion week 2011: Butt implants and 'mountains of cocaine' - A behind-the-scenes look at Colombia fashion week makes up the latest installment in the Fashion Week Internationale series - and reveals the Colombian obsession with plastic surgery. [Femail]
Thousands join remembrance events

Thousands join remembrance events - Thousands of people of Wales across are joining remembrance events as a weekend of tributes begins to war victims. [Front Page News]