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News articles for IELTS and general EFL - Topics, vocabulary and discussion. EFL SMARTblog - http://efllecturer.blogspot.co.uk
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August 2, 2017 3:52 AM
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The surprising truths and myths about microchip implants

The surprising truths and myths about microchip implants | News for Discussion | Scoop.it
Microchip implants - now being offered to workers by some companies - do come with risks, but not the ones you might imagine
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July 25, 2017 3:45 AM
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Refugee children on Lesbos helped to face fear of drowning - BBC News

Refugee children on Lesbos helped to face fear of drowning - BBC News | News for Discussion | Scoop.it
The lifesavers tackling refugee children's trauma of the sea head on.
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July 20, 2017 4:10 PM
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'Am I depressed?' - help and advice on mental health and what to do next - NME

'Am I depressed?' - help and advice on mental health and what to do next - NME | News for Discussion | Scoop.it
Leading mental health charities tell us the symptoms of how to tell if you're depressed, and to do next if you need help
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July 17, 2017 4:03 AM
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'Trump is deporting our parents' - BBC News

'Trump is deporting our parents' - BBC News | News for Discussion | Scoop.it
Nineteen-year-old Francisco is left in charge of his three younger siblings as his parents face deportation.
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July 12, 2017 4:38 AM
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Is the threat of a copyright lawsuit stifling music? - BBC News

Is the threat of a copyright lawsuit stifling music? - BBC News | News for Discussion | Scoop.it
Artists and producers are being advised not to mention the inspirations for their music in case they get sued for copyright infringement.
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July 9, 2017 4:33 AM
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Why it’s important to understand social media’s dark history

Why it’s important to understand social media’s dark history | News for Discussion | Scoop.it
Facebook's responsibility to monitor its two billion users is unclear
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July 4, 2017 4:45 AM
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Real or Photoshop Quiz, Test Your Perception

Real or Photoshop Quiz, Test Your Perception | News for Discussion | Scoop.it
Photoshop users make the impossible possible, for that we thank them for taking creativity to places we never could've dreamed. Some things are so amazing, we're not sure if they're Real or Photoshop.
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July 4, 2017 4:24 AM
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The hidden signs that can reveal a fake photo

The hidden signs that can reveal a fake photo | News for Discussion | Scoop.it
A picture may say a thousand words, but what if the photograph has been fabricated? There are ways to spot a fake – you just have to look closely enough.
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June 25, 2017 5:29 AM
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Overuse of Technology Can Lead to 'Digital Dementia'

Overuse of Technology Can Lead to 'Digital Dementia' | News for Discussion | Scoop.it
Over-dependence on our digital devices is leading to cognitive dysfunction and brain imbalance. Learn how to help yourself or a loved one avoid the damage.

Via Dr. Susan Bainbridge
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June 19, 2017 4:18 AM
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How long will it take for your job to be automated?

How long will it take for your job to be automated? | News for Discussion | Scoop.it
We’re often told that machines one day will be able to do our jobs – but when, exactly, is that likely to happen?
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June 12, 2017 4:05 AM
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It's time to put the tired Spanish siesta stereotype to bed

It's time to put the tired Spanish siesta stereotype to bed | News for Discussion | Scoop.it
Almost 60% of Spaniards never have a siesta, while just 18% will sometimes have a midday nap, according to a recent survey. In fact, the Spanish spend far more time working than many of their counterparts in Europe. According to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD),
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June 4, 2017 4:51 AM
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Recreational drug market should be run by 'governments not gangsters', expert says

Recreational drug market should be run by 'governments not gangsters', expert says | News for Discussion | Scoop.it
Over the 50-odd years the global war on drugs has been fought, it’s been a catalogue of failure on pretty much every level you’d care to examine – bar the bank balance of those profiting from the outcome. There may yet be another half century of futility and broken promises ahead of us, but one man has a vision of what a post-drug-war world could look like.
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May 25, 2017 3:34 AM
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Manchester’s heartbreak: ‘I never grasped what big pop gigs were for until I saw one through my daughter’s eyes’

Manchester’s heartbreak: ‘I never grasped what big pop gigs were for until I saw one through my daughter’s eyes’ | News for Discussion | Scoop.it
Music aimed at teenage girls is derided but the likes of Ariana Grande provide the kind of empowering, transcendent experience that terrorists hate
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"Giving people their first taste of freedom and independence: that strikes me as something at the top of the chart of Incredible Things Music Can Do. It is also something that the kind of people who manipulate others into blowing themselves up in public places hate."

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July 25, 2017 5:10 AM
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The mysterious origins of Europe’s oldest language

The mysterious origins of Europe’s oldest language | News for Discussion | Scoop.it
When Francisco Franco banned the use of the ancient Euskara language, residents of the Basque Country fought to keep it alive.
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July 22, 2017 4:14 AM
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Reality Check: Is Brexit inevitable? - BBC News

Reality Check: Is Brexit inevitable? - BBC News | News for Discussion | Scoop.it
How the law, politics and practicalities could affect the process of the UK leaving the EU.
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July 17, 2017 4:16 PM
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How young Americans are set to change the US forever - BBC News

How young Americans are set to change the US forever - BBC News | News for Discussion | Scoop.it
The great diversity of millennials means that the US is on the cusp of huge changes.
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July 13, 2017 8:13 AM
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Do you want fries with that? Data shows Americanization of English is rising

Do you want fries with that? Data shows Americanization of English is rising | News for Discussion | Scoop.it
A new study documents the speed at which American English has stretched around the globe – and its influence is even felt within the UK
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July 10, 2017 3:50 AM
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When was this photo taken?

When was this photo taken? | News for Discussion | Scoop.it
When was this photo taken?
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July 4, 2017 5:01 AM
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How liars create the ‘illusion of truth’

How liars create the ‘illusion of truth’ | News for Discussion | Scoop.it
Repetition makes a fact seem more true, regardless of whether it is or not. Understanding the "illusion of truth" effect can help you avoid falling victim to this trick.
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July 4, 2017 4:37 AM
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Who feels the cold more – men or women?

Who feels the cold more – men or women? | News for Discussion | Scoop.it
To find out, Gabriel Weston leads two people into a chilly room and takes their clothes off. A special camera then reveals all.
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June 26, 2017 4:38 AM
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How to spot fake news (and teach kids to be media-savvy)

How to spot fake news (and teach kids to be media-savvy) | News for Discussion | Scoop.it
Clickbait, hyper-partisan opinion, and completely false information are running wild across the internet.
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June 20, 2017 4:49 AM
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No classrooms, lessons or homework: New Zealand school where children are free to roam

No classrooms, lessons or homework: New Zealand school where children are free to roam | News for Discussion | Scoop.it
Pupils at Deep Green Bush school spend the majority of their day outdoors, exploring the countryside, learning to fish, hunt and trap possums
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June 18, 2017 4:47 AM
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Five myths and truths about kids and internet safety

Five myths and truths about kids and internet safety | News for Discussion | Scoop.it
Help keep your kids' online experiences positive and productive by learning the truth about what makes them safe
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June 11, 2017 4:59 AM
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Britain: The End of a Fantasy

Britain: The End of a Fantasy | News for Discussion | Scoop.it
May’s appeal to “the people” as a mystic entity came up against Corbyn’s appeal to real people in their daily lives, longing not for a date with national destiny but for a good school, a functioning National Health Service, and decent public transport. Phony populism came up against a more genuine brand of anti-establishment radicalism that convinced the young and the marginalized that they had something to come out and vote for.
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May 29, 2017 3:56 AM
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Could subjects soon be a thing of the past in Finland? - BBC News

Could subjects soon be a thing of the past in Finland? - BBC News | News for Discussion | Scoop.it
Finland is an education success story, so is it right to move away from old-style lessons?
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