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DeepMind 'solves diseases science mystery' with AI

The advance is expected to accelerate research into a host of human diseases, including Covid-19. https://bbc.in/3o66nRG

Utah monolith: Has the mysterious metal object disappeared?

Utah officials and images on social media suggest the shiny desert structure has been taken down. https://bbc.in/2KU7LbZ

Zappos ex-boss and Las Vegas entrepreneur Tony Hsieh, 46, dies after house fire

Tony Hsieh led online retailer Zappos, acquired by Amazon, and helped transform central Las Vegas. https://bbc.in/37kfBTV

Huawei ban from UK 5G network brought forward

The cut-off date of September for the installation of new equipment is earlier than expected. https://bbc.in/3lgfJZj

How green and profitable are e-scooters?

Wayne Ting, chief executive of e-scooter firm Lime, says there's room for improvement. https://bbc.in/3o4CQYL

Balenciaga to unveil new collection in video game

The fashion house is following rivals in finding innovative ways to showcase their lines. https://bbc.in/39muM1x

Manchester United will not say if they have received ransom demands over cyber attack

Manchester United will not say if they have received ransom demands over the cyber attack on the club last week that forced them to shut down their systems. https://bbc.in/3mgXjsP

Why are Scottish ministers selling a superyacht?

The 25m vintage yacht was found in storage at the nationalised Ferguson shipyard. https://bbc.in/3o5h8nz

Rural broadband: Where has all the money gone?

Network and service providers ask why the government's £5bn for rural broadband has been slashed. https://bbc.in/2JlHkeE

AWS: Amazon web outage breaks vacuums and doorbells

Smart-home owners are left without service as an AWS outage breaks device functionality. https://bbc.in/3q5jhkM

The Last of Us 2 wins big at Golden Joysticks

The breakout post-apocalyptic game that's won praise for its writing and acting took home six prizes. https://bbc.in/3q4jYek

Black Friday: Why bots will beat you to in-demand gifts

Black Friday and Christmas shopping are here - but it may be harder than ever to snag what you want. https://bbc.in/3fBqZP1

YouTube suspends US news channel for Covid 'cure'

The right-wing channel has been favoured by President Trump in recent days. https://bbc.in/37a8sFl

Egypt singer Mohamed Ramadan faces lawsuit over photo with Israelis

Mohamed Ramadan is accused of "insulting the Egyptian people" with the images from a Dubai party. https://bbc.in/3m2l9s8

Director Tristram Shapeero apologises to Lukas Gage after unmuted comments

Tristram Shapeero has apologised publicly to Lukas Gage after making comments about his apartment. https://bbc.in/373DXRt

Disabled children's names revealed in Bristol City Council email

The email revealing hundreds of names of children was sent by Bristol City Council. https://bbc.in/3ft2RxF

TikTok star Charli D'Amelio first to hit 100m followers

Charli D'Amelio hit the record just days after becoming involved in a row over a video. https://bbc.in/2IZmSjn

PlayStation 5: Amazon investigation over missing consoles

Some users received kitchen equipment or pet food instead of their anticipated consoles. https://bbc.in/2J4m4to

Manchester United hit by cyber attack but say fan data safe

Manchester United reveal they have been hit by a "sophisticated" cyber attack. https://bbc.in/3lXxDRN

The film crews being directed from a continent away

The pandemic has led to a big rise in remote filming, with directors miles away from the set. https://bbc.in/3fsCDLN

Dutch journalist gatecrashes EU defence video conference

Daniel Verlaan joined the meeting after the Dutch defence minister posted login details on Twitter. https://bbc.in/3foAPDx

Iconic 'Goldeneye' telescope to be shut down

The iconic Arecibo radio telescope in Puerto Rico is to be dismantled, officials announce. https://bbc.in/3fn2Awf

YouTube adds ads but won't pay all content-makers

YouTube says ads will now appear on videos from small-time creators - but they won't get a cut. https://bbc.in/391WtfW

Facebook's Instagram 'failed self-harm responsibilities'

The NSPCC says a fall in takedowns of graphic content put children at greater risk. https://bbc.in/35NmkWF

Wirecard scandal: German MPs question ex-boss Braun

A criminal case is under way in Germany's biggest post-war accounting scandal. https://bbc.in/35LVWN6

Paul Hollywood: Trolling Bake Off finalists 'disgusting'

The show's judge hits back at people on social media who attacked finalist Laura this week online. https://bbc.in/38VqGwT

How electric cars are charged and how far they go: your questions answered

We answer your top questions on electric cars - on charging, on range and on battery life. https://bbc.in/32WH8cH

MeowTalk: Alexa developer’s app to translate cat’s miaow

The technology listens to miaows and includes feline emotions like happy, sad or hungry. https://bbc.in/2US2cwB

Coronavirus: Head of NHS Test and Trace Dido Harding self-isolating

Baroness Harding tweeted she was alerted by the NHS app to stay at home. https://bbc.in/2Knp0lT

Vincent Reffet: French 'Jetman' dies in training accident

Vincent Reffet was part of the Jetman Dubai team, and performed airborne stunts around the world. https://bbc.in/3pDyjxU

Shoppers warned against buying cheap electronics online

Some third-party sellers on Amazon, Wish and eBay are selling "extremely dangerous items". https://bbc.in/3f6VQ5A

Radio France Internationale publishes obituaries of people still alive

Public radio station RFI says a "technical problem" meant the obituaries were published prematurely. https://bbc.in/2IAqEQB

Entertainers find new ways to pay the bills

With live venues closed and much filming on hold, celebrities are finding new ways to entertain. https://bbc.in/32SwQdn

Coronavirus: How to host a Christmas party on Zoom

Businesses have planned online events including wreath-making and murder mystery parties. https://bbc.in/2UvyaOH

Inventors design high-tech helmets for Covid protection

For two months, Yezin Al-Qaysi has been riding the Toronto subway wearing a huge black "mad helmet". https://bbc.in/32L1bug

Amazon apology over Northern Ireland error

The company told a customer in NI he could not watch a programme as it was only available in the UK. https://bbc.in/38KC8LH

Fibre broadband: The cost of delivering in rural areas

The eye-watering cost of delivering a fibre network to rural areas. https://bbc.in/3f1UlFL

New EU drive to remove extremist web content

The EU aims for a deal this year to force the immediate removal of "terrorism propaganda" online. https://bbc.in/3pr2Cb3

Coronavirus: North Korea and Russia hackers 'targeting vaccine'

Tech giant Microsoft says it has detected cyber-attacks aimed at vaccine researchers. https://bbc.in/36zXYir

Robots to take on more supermarket tasks

Grocery and technology firm Ocado Group is buying two robotics firms, to boost the automation of online grocery orders. https://bbc.in/2K5wxWd

Airbnb glitch cancels trips after deactivating user accounts

A system error during "routine maintenance" cancelled bookings for hosts and users. https://bbc.in/36uHiJ3

No, Ticketmaster won't force you to have a Covid vaccine

The company denies reports claiming fans will need proof of a vaccine before attending a gig. https://bbc.in/35rfQN6

Alexa to start second-guessing what users want

The voice assistant will answer questions with follow-up questions for the user. https://bbc.in/2IsLWiD

Roblox gamers must pay to die with an 'oof'

It follows a copyright dispute with sound engineer who originally created the sound for another game. https://bbc.in/3poCGg8

'Coding error' in Scotland's Test and Protect figures

The error led to contact tracing staff overestimating the number of people contacted within 24 hours. https://bbc.in/3lpI8x8

TikTok asks Donald Trump: 'Are we still banned?'

The Chinese viral video service's owner ByteDance begins a legal challenge against the US ban. https://bbc.in/32B1jg2

Finchampstead man builds 'Twitter speed bot' over safety concerns

Gareth Rees built the bot to prove the case for improved safety measures on the road where he lives. https://bbc.in/3pixXwE

Lisa Manley: Footballer turned professional gamer talks about sexism in esports

Lisa Manley reveals what it's like to be a female professional gamer as she takes on BBC Sport's Nesta McGregor. https://bbc.in/32xZwIp

Black Friday on Amazon: How to spot fake reviews online

As Black Friday goes online only this year we look at how to spot fake reviews. https://bbc.in/3ph5OG8

Husband of Test and Trace chief gets app alert

Weston-super-Mare MP John Penrose was alerted by the app overseen by his wife, Lady Dido Harding. https://bbc.in/3ke7vAn