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GitHub blocks public access to youtube-dl after RIAA issues DMCA notice

4 November, 2020

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This article mentions the Wikimedia Foundation, one of its projects, or people related to it. Wikinews is a project of the Wikimedia Foundation. Monday, October 26, 2020 On Friday, code hosting and sharing website GitHub blocked the public access to youtube-dl, a software which can download videos from the internet via the command-line. The blockade […]

BBC receives 487 complaints after ‘Dancing’ race row

4 November, 2020

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Friday, October 9, 2009 The BBC has received 487 complaints after Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer Anton du Beke used a racist remark for his dance partner. Actress contestant Laila Rouass, who is of Morrocan descent, was called a “paki” by her dance partner during rehearsals for the show. British tabloid News of the World […]

Finland win first ever Eurovision Dance Contest 2007 held in London

4 November, 2020

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Saturday, September 1, 2007 Wikipedia has more about this subject: Eurovision_Dance_Contest_2007 Tonight the first Eurovision Dance Contest was held in London. Sixteen countries entered with most of the participants coming from the regional versions of Strictly Come Dancing. The participants and countries, listed in winning order, are: Placed Country Dancers UK Voting Number Points 1 […]

City to sue owner of partially collapsed 19th century livery in Buffalo, New York

4 November, 2020

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Tuesday, June 24, 2008 Buffalo, New York —Two weeks after a 19th century stable and livery on Jersey Street partially collapsed and caused 15 homes to be evacuated in Buffalo, New York, residents still do not have answers from the city despite a court order to work with them and come to an agreement on […]

Blown for Good author discusses life inside international headquarters of Scientology

4 November, 2020

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Friday, November 13, 2009 Wikinews interviewed author Marc Headley about his new book Blown for Good, and asked him about life inside the international headquarters of Scientology known as “Gold Base“, located in Gilman Hot Springs near Hemet, California. Headley joined the organization at age seven when his mother became a member, and worked at […]

Tour de France: Michael Rasmussen wins stage 16

4 November, 2020

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Wednesday, July 25, 2007 Michael Rasmussen of Denmark has won stage 16 of the 2007 Tour de France in a time of 6h 23′ 21″. Rasmussen increased his overall lead by 35″ over Alberto Contador of Spain, who finished third. After a rest day, the riders faced the third-longest, 218.5 km, and arguably the Tour’s […]

Spanish Football Federation appoints Luis Enrique as men’s national team coach

4 November, 2020

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Thursday, July 12, 2018 On Monday, the Real Federación Española de Fútbol (Royal Spanish Football Federation; RFEF) announced Luis Enrique as the new coach of the Spanish men’s national football team. Per the contract, Enrique is to serve as the coach for two years. Speaking about Enrique’s appointment, RFEF president Luis Rubiales said, “The decision […]

Wikinews interviews Katie Hill, Australian Paralympic wheelchair basketball medallist

4 November, 2020

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Wednesday, September 5, 2012 London, England — Yesterday, following her team’s 62–37 win over Mexico in the quarterfinals, Wikinews interviewed Katie Hill of Australia’s women’s national wheelchair basketball team. ((Laura Hale)) Katie Hill, we know you’ve won a bronze medal before. What state are you from? Katie Hill: I’m from New South Wales. ((WN)) Do […]

MUFON releases report on UFO sighting in Stephenville, Texas

4 November, 2020

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Friday, July 18, 2008 On January 8, 2008 in Stephenville, Texas, one of the larger UFO sightings in the United States occurred. A few days ago the UFO investigative organization Mutual UFO Network (MUFON) released a 77-page report on the sighting. MUFON is a UFO investigative organization in the United States. Founded in 1969, it […]

National Hockey League news: February 29, 2008

4 November, 2020

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Friday, February 29, 2008 There were 7 games played in the National Hockey League on February 28, 2008. The Penguins, with their newly acquired Marian Hossa face the Bruins, the Senators take the ice for the first time since their head coach was fired, and the Flyers try to get their second straight win after […]