Ethiopia in mourning for victims of Islamic State violence

Ethiopia has declared three days of mourning following the killing by the Islamic State (IS) of more than 20 Ethiopian Christians in Libya. The Libyan branch of IS on Sunday released a video showing one group of men being beheaded on a beach and another group being shot in a desert. via Pocket http://ift.tt/1Oyn13C

Birds Eye owner, Iglo Group, sold to American firm

The company behind the Birds Eye and Findus brands, Iglo Group, is being sold for €2.6bn (£1.9bn) to US investment vehicle Nomad Holdings. via Pocket http://ift.tt/1E1MXDd

THE E-COMMERCE DEMOGRAPHICS REPORT: Men are actually more likely to shop on mobile than women

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Wall Street higher on company news

The Dow Jones rose 175.13 points to 18,001.43, 0.98%, while the S&P 500 was 14.87 points higher at 2,096.05 and the Nasdaq gained 26.86 to 4,958.68. Toymaker Hasbro was up 7% after a strong earnings report, boosted by the popularity of its Transformers toys, particularly with boys. via Pocket http://ift.tt/1G0h4rB

Google's smartwatches are about to get a lot better just in time for the Apple Watch's launch (GOOG)

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Google's smart watches will have a feature that solves a major frustration with most of today's smart watches (GOOG)

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Rosetta's comet throws out big jet

Europe's Rosetta probe has caught its comet quarry in the act of producing a huge jet of gas and dust. The 4km-wide icy dirt-ball known as 67P is now throwing off copious amounts of material as it warms up on its journey in towards the Sun. via Pocket http://ift.tt/1aKG0KU

Steve Ballmer was going nuts at last night's Clippers game

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APPLY NOW: Business Insider is hiring a producer for BI Films

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Delhi's first woman bus driver takes the wheel

The first woman bus driver in India's capital Delhi has told BBC Hindi that her priority is to ensure the safety of her female passengers. Vankadarath Saritha, 30, received messages of support from passengers on her first day in the job - but also had to deal with malfunctioning doors. via Pocket http://ift.tt/1E1seiV

Protests after Baltimore man dies from spinal injuries following police arrest

Protesters have taken to the streets of the US city of Baltimore following the death of a 25-year-old man arrested by police. Freddie Gray died on Sunday morning at a hospital in Maryland. via Pocket http://ift.tt/1Ix7X4i

One of Microsoft's partners accidentally revealed when Windows 10 will be released (MSFT)

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Marijuana startups are blooming — here's who's poised to cash in

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Oscar, a fast-growing startup that wants to shake up healthcare, just raised $145 million at a $1.5 billion valuation

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The vibrating pen fighting Parkinson's disease

Students at the Imperial College London and Royal College of Art have developed a vibrating pen that hopes to help patients with Parkinson's disease. via Pocket http://ift.tt/1FSaNRf

Google search changes will promote mobile-friendly sites

Google is updating its search algorithms to favour websites that work well on mobile devices. Sections of sites owned by the European Union, the BBC and Wikipedia currently fail the search giant's Mobile Friendly Test developer tool. via Pocket http://ift.tt/1zByZTc

FBI admits forensic evidence errors in hundreds of cases

The FBI has admitted "errors" in evidence provided by its forensics laboratory to US courts to help secure convictions, including in death penalty cases, over more than 20 years. More detail on the cases affected is expected later from campaign groups. via Pocket http://ift.tt/1zBAEYJ

Venezuela 'receives $5bn in finance from China'

Venezuela has received $5bn (£3.4bn) in financing from China, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro says. The money was for "development", he said on Sunday, but gave no details. via Pocket http://ift.tt/1P4wcuF

Elon Musk had an $11 billion deal in place to sell Tesla to Google in 2013 (GOOG, TSLA)

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This UK government-funded organisation could have given out 200 visas to tech workers — but it only managed 7

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United bans researcher from flight after 'joke tweet'

United Airlines banned a security researcher from a flight after he tweeted that he might be able to hack the aircraft's systems. Chris Roberts was due to fly from Colorado to San Francisco to talk at a major security conference on Saturday. via Pocket http://ift.tt/1GamKSm

Mediterranean migrant deaths: PM calls for action after boat disaster

David Cameron has described the latest boat disaster in the Mediterranean as a "dark day" for Europe. The prime minister blamed "appalling human traffickers" for the drownings and said a "comprehensive" approach was needed to tackle the problem. via Pocket http://ift.tt/1GamjYk

Distress call from 'sinking boat'

This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the fullest version. via Pocket http://ift.tt/1EjhC0M

How to Add Wi-Fi to a Desktop Computer

Wi-Fi is becoming more common in desktop computers, but not all desktop computers have it. Add Wi-Fi and you can connect to the Internet wirelessly and host Wi-Fi hotspots for your other devices. This is a simple, inexpensive process. via Pocket http://ift.tt/1J28Mpc

Yemen crisis: Houthi leader vows to fight Saudi 'aggression'

The leader of Yemen's Houthi rebels has vowed to resist a Saudi-led bombing campaign that has been targeting his forces since late March. In a televised speech, Abdul Malik al-Houthi said Yemenis would never give in to the Saudis' "savage aggression". via Pocket http://ift.tt/1cPn6UF

Arran diver wins prestigious environmental award

Howard Wood is to receive the Goldman Environmental Prize at a ceremony in San Francisco later. It is in recognition of his work over 20 years to protect the island's marine environment and allow it to recover. via Pocket http://ift.tt/1JXJVR7

Yemen: Houthi chief vows to fight Saudi 'aggression'

The leader of Yemen's Houthi rebels has vowed to resist a Saudi-led bombing campaign that has been targeting his forces since late March. In a televised speech, Abdul Malik al-Houthi said Yemenis would never give in to the Saudis' "savage aggression". via Pocket http://ift.tt/1yKhoxD

Samsung has taken the drastic step of hiding its company name from the Galaxy S6 in Japan

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One of Google's April Fools' Day pranks accidentally created a big security flaw (GOOG)

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10 things in tech you need to know today (AAPL, GOOG)

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Norway in Arctic dispute with Russia over Rogozin visit

Norway has summoned the Russian ambassador in Oslo for an explanation after a top Russian official defied a travel ban by visiting Arctic Norway. Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin flew to Svalbard, in the Arctic Circle, then went to the North Pole to open a Russian drifting base on an ice floe. via Pocket http://ift.tt/1aK3WOl

Ankit Keshri: India cricketer dies after on-field collision

A young cricketer has died in the Indian city of Kolkata after an on-field collision with a team member during a club match. Ankit Keshri, 20, sustained injuries during a match on Friday. Doctors said Keshri, a former captain of an under-19 team, suffered from a heart attack on Monday. via Pocket http://ift.tt/1OxqXBq

Spain pupil kills teacher 'with crossbow'

The suspect, reportedly a 13-year-old boy, has been arrested. His motive is unclear. Police have not confirmed the weapon used or whether he was a pupil at the Instituto Joan Foster. At least four other people were injured in the attack. via Pocket http://ift.tt/1O7ibPI

The swarming drones that can float on water

Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have created a drone that can float on water and communicate with other drones via the cloud. The team behind the project hope that the drones can be used to test the cleanliness of water. via Pocket http://ift.tt/1P3K2xp

Man held over women's murders

The body of Bernadette Fox, 57, of Brookhill Road, Bootle, was found on Friday while her daughter Sarah Fox, 27, was found on Thursday. via Pocket http://ift.tt/1DsnZYQ

Tim Sherwood: Aston Villa are FA Cup final underdogs

Aston Villa boss Tim Sherwood says all the pressure will be on Arsenal when the two sides meet in the FA Cup final. Villa reached their first FA Cup final in 15 seasons courtesy of a 2-1 semi-final victory over Liverpool on Sunday. via Pocket http://ift.tt/1Eh8ae9

Boy, 14, from Blackburn held over Australia 'terror plot'

A 14-year-old boy from Blackburn is being held in the UK connection with an alleged terror plot at a World War One centenary event in Australia. Greater Manchester Police said the boy was arrested on 2 April on suspicion of preparing for an act of terrorism. via Pocket http://ift.tt/1Hngbxn

Is it safe for Sherpas to go back to Everest?

This week, mountaineers from across the world are inching their way over moving blocks of ice and craggy rock faces on their way to the summit of the world's tallest mountain. via Pocket http://ift.tt/1IvuRZU

Use Your Mac’s Notification Center for Widgets, Scripts, and Notifications

Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite introduced a new Notification Center. It’s similar to the notification center found in iOS, bringing together widgets and notifications into one location. The notification center normally offers widgets and a list of previous notifications. via Pocket http://ift.tt/1zABgxW

Greek far-right Golden Dawn leaders go on trial

Leaders of Greece's far-right Golden Dawn party are among 69 people who have gone on trial on charges including murder and being part of a criminal group. The session began at a top security prison in Athens, without some of the key defendants present. via Pocket http://ift.tt/1zB4zAs

Turning Ethiopia's desert green

A generation ago Ethiopia's Tigray province was stricken by a famine that shocked the world. Today, as Chris Haslam reports, local people are using ancient techniques to turn part of the desert green. In the pink-streaked twilight, a river of humanity is flowing across Tigray's dusty Hawzien plain. via Pocket http://ift.tt/1GaEekj

London shares open with modest gains

The FTSE 100 was 13.22 points higher in early business at 7,007.85. Vodafone was the biggest gainer among the majors, rising 1.44%, followed by the Prudential, with a gain of 1.13%. via Pocket http://ift.tt/1J1FB5J

South Africa violence: Zulu king set to urge calm

Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini is set to urge restraint after a wave of violence against migrants in South Africa. He has been accused of fuelling the attacks which have killed at least seven people after saying foreigners should "go back to their countries". via Pocket http://ift.tt/1zAnzPu

Mediterranean migrant deaths: EU holds urgent talks

EU foreign and interior ministers are due to meet in Luxembourg to discuss the deaths of migrants trying to cross the Mediterranean from Africa. Some southern European nations say the EU's credibility is now at stake after last year's decision to scale back search and rescue efforts. via Pocket http://ift.tt/1DCqlI1

Google launches handwriting app in 82 languages for Android devices

Google has launched a handwriting app for Android phones which will work in 82 languages. It lets users write text on their mobile or tablet as an extra input method for any Android app. via Pocket http://ift.tt/1F5lhOt

How the selfie stick was invented twice

The selfie stick was invented twice, two decades apart, by men on opposite sides of the world - and both times it was the result of problems experienced on a European holiday. via Pocket http://ift.tt/1JUc4IT

India’s fight for net neutrality

A battle that could decide the future of the internet in India is being fought online, between telecom users and operators. In less than a week, more than 800,000 Indians have sent emails to India's telecom regulator, demanding a free and fair internet. Activists set up websites like netneutrality. via Pocket http://ift.tt/1cP9yZA

HTG Reviews the Yoga Tablet 2 Pro: Long Battery Life with a Built-in Pico Projector

Smash together a huge high resolution screen, beefy hardware,  a massive battery, and a tiny video projector to boot and you’ve got Lenovo’s Tablet 2 Pro. via Pocket http://ift.tt/1JlnWmj

Deadly attack on UN in Somalia

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New glass frog with translucent skin found in Costa Rica

The frogs are only found in certain parts of Central and South America and are known for their skin, which is so translucent that you can see their internal organs. Catharina Moh reports. via Pocket http://ift.tt/1J1wKkl