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26/09/2023

LAHAINA, Hawaii — Lahaina resident Erwin Miyamoto squinted as he pointed to a clay-colored speck far in the distance, its light blue roof barely visible against the deep cerulean of the sky. “See that building?” he said, standing on a hill above a Hawaii National Guard blockade near the burn zone. “That was my property.” Its colorful wall and roof are all that remain of the apartment complex Miyamoto managed before an Aug....

26/09/2023

MEXICO CITY: An armed attack on a group of off-duty police in northwestern Mexico killed an officer and a journalist who was speaking to them at the time, authorities said Monday. Three suspects were detained following the shooting on Sunday night in San Luis Rio Colorado in Sonora state near the US border, local mayor Santos Gonzalez Yescas said. According to the Sonora public prosecutor's office, police came under fire while talking to journalist Jesus Gutierrez Vergara from the Notiface news site....

26/09/2023

The former Labour PM wants the wealthiest oil producers to help poorer nations tackle climate change. Source link

26/09/2023

A new study finds that Gen Z's more vulnerable to online scams as compared to Baby Boomers. Representational image by Unsplash. The internet, a place that has become integral to our lives, can be a treacherous landscape for the unsuspecting. A recent study by Deloitte has unveiled a worrying trend that Generation Z, aged 14 to 26, is now more than three times as likely to become victims of online scams compared to their Baby Boomer grandparents, those aged between 58 and 76....

26/09/2023

Alarming study says that the UK will have more premature deaths as a result of rising inflation. EPA A startling connection has been revealed between the surging cost of living in the UK and the potential for a significant increase in premature deaths. The study recently published in BMJ Public Health, dives deep into the effects of the rising prices of essential goods and services on the health of the population. ...

25/09/2023

Robert De Niro rep sets the record straight on 'Taxi Driver' in Uber ad Robert De Niro is partnering with Uber for their U.K. ad campaign, but it was not in the notorious Taxi Driver’s Travis Bickle avatar as for what the viral rumour suggests. Releasing the statement to The Hollywood Reporter, the Oscar winner’s rep Stan Rosenfield stated, "De Niro’s Uber commercial has nothing to do with his Taxi Driver character.”...

23/09/2023

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Rishi Sunak is reportedly considering a cut to inheritance tax as he seeks to woo voters ahead of the general election. Downing Street sought to play down speculation in the Sunday Times that the…...

22/09/2023

The UAW says new walkouts will hit 38 parts distribution centres across the US. Source link

11/09/2023

Meghan Markle, Prince Harry divorce: What is ‘brand separation’? Meghan Markle and Prince Harry sparked divorce rumours on purpose, an expert has claimed while explaining the couple’s new agenda - “the brand separation.” Speaking with the Daily Mail, Nick Ede, a brand and culture expert, and friend of Meghan Markle revealed what “brand separation” really is and the duo is using it....

Meghan Markle, Prince Harry divorce: What is ‘brand separation’? Meghan Markle and Prince Harry sparked divorce rumours on purpose, an expert has claimed while explaining the couple’s new agenda – “the brand separation.” Speaking with the Daily Mail, Nick Ede, a brand and culture expert,...

10/09/2023

The Trade Union Congress says it will make the report because the law does not meet global standards. Source link

The Trade Union Congress says it will make the report because the law does not meet global standards. Source link

09/09/2023

JAKARTA: Indonesian President Joko Widodo invited the leaders of G20 to take real actions to protect Earth. The President, popularly known as Jokowi, conveyed the invitation at the first session meeting of the G20 Summit in India that carries the theme of “One Earth” and was held in Bharat Mandapam, International Exhibition-cum-Convention Centre (IECC) at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi, India, on Saturday, reported ANTARA news agency....

JAKARTA: Indonesian President Joko Widodo invited the leaders of G20 to take real actions to protect Earth. The President, popularly known as Jokowi, conveyed the invitation at the first session meeting of the G20 Summit in India that carries the theme of “One Earth” and was held in Bharat Manda...

08/09/2023

A review of action on climate since the Paris agreement calls for an end to fossil fuels without carbon capture. Source link

A review of action on climate since the Paris agreement calls for an end to fossil fuels without carbon capture. Source link

08/09/2023

The swords are believed to be from the Roman era dating back 1,900 years — AFP A trove of ancient artefacts, including four well-preserved swords with wooden and leather scabbards, has been unearthed in a remote cave located in the Israeli desert. Archaeologists speculate that these items may have once belonged to Jewish rebels who revolted against Roman rule. The design of three of these swords closely resembles the Roman "spatha" swords, while the fourth features a ring-pommel handle that aligns with the historical period. ...

The swords are believed to be from the Roman era dating back 1,900 years — AFP A trove of ancient artefacts, including four well-preserved swords with wooden and leather scabbards, has been unearthed in a remote cave located in the Israeli desert. Archaeologists speculate that these items may have...

07/09/2023

Jill Biden contracts COVID-19; Biden's travel plans uncertain. AFP/File US First Lady Jill Biden has tested positive for COVID-19, while President Joe Biden has tested negative, according to the White House. The development comes just days before the President's planned trip to the Group of 20 (G20) summit in India. The 72-year-old first lady is experiencing only mild symptoms, and her office announced that she will continue to stay at their home in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware....

Jill Biden contracts COVID-19; Biden’s travel plans uncertain. AFP/File US First Lady Jill Biden has tested positive for COVID-19, while President Joe Biden has tested negative, according to the White House. The development comes just days before the President’s planned trip to the Group of 20 (...

07/09/2023

Supreme Court of Pakistan. — Reuters/File Justices Muneeb Akhtar, Jamal Mandokhail among bench members. Over 5,000 people poured into Christian area and rampaged. Two men suspected of inciting violence under arrest. A three-member bench of the Supreme Court (SC) will take up the case of arson and rampage in the Christian neighbourhood in Jaranwala town of the industrial district of Faisalabad, the latest incident of violence against the religious minority....

Supreme Court of Pakistan. — Reuters/File Justices Muneeb Akhtar, Jamal Mandokhail among bench members. Over 5,000 people poured into Christian area and rampaged. Two men suspected of inciting violence under arrest. A three-member bench of the Supreme Court (SC) will take up the case of arson and ...

07/09/2023

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails House prices are heading downwards after surging during the Covid-19 pandemic, according to recent housing market reports. With Halifax reporting on Thursday that the average UK house price dropped by 4.6% in August, falling at the fastest rate since 2009, here is a look at what is happening in the market....

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails House prices are heading downwards after surging during the Covid-19 pandemic, according to recent housing market reports. With Halifax reporting on Thursd...

06/09/2023

The UK's air traffic control system shut itself down after software confusion over an unusual flight path. Source link

The UK’s air traffic control system shut itself down after software confusion over an unusual flight path. Source link

06/09/2023

Police are asking for security footage after a University of Wisconsin-Madison student was sexually assaulted and beaten in a horrific off-campus attack. The student, a woman in her 20s, was found around 3:20 a.m. local time Sunday on W. Wilson Street in the city's downtown area after a person who lives nearby noticed that she had been severely beaten, the Madison Police Department said in a…...

Police are asking for security footage after a University of Wisconsin-Madison student was sexually assaulted and beaten in a horrific off-campus attack. The student, a woman in her 20s, was found around 3:20 a.m. local time Sunday on W. Wilson Street in the city’s downtown area after a person who...