Thursday, 31 August 2023

Johannesburg is in the middle of a major political crisis.


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Wilko deal to buy firm and save jobs falls through

M2 Capital claimed its £90m offer would retain employees for two years but it failed to file paperwork.

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Here’s the latest on the storm.


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Richard Hammond says daredevil stunts will still be seen on TV

The ex-Top Gear presenter would like to see Freddie Flintoff return once he's recovered from injury.

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Wednesday, 30 August 2023

Judge dismisses case from fans upset that actress was cut from movie

Two fans complained after the actress was edited out of a film despite appearing in the trailer.

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Today’s Top News: Florida Braces for Hurricane Idalia, and More


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Move Notting Hill Carnival to a park - Tory mayoral candidate

The comments by Tory London mayoral candidate Susan Hall follow eight stabbings over the weekend.

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Tuesday, 29 August 2023

Free blood-pressure checks in barber shops

The NHS scheme aims to reach more people in the community for important health monitoring.

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Here’s the latest on the storm.


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Adele defends fan who was told to sit down at Las Vegas concert

The star spotted an enthusiastic young fan being told to sit down by guards at her Las Vegas concert.

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Monday, 28 August 2023

Elevating the Humble Hairpin


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Alexandra Paul: Canadian Olympic figure skater dies in crash

Alexandra Paul's baby, who was in the car with her, survived the crash in Ontario's Melancthon Township.

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Sunday, 27 August 2023

America Came on Down, and Bob Barker Was Thrilled Every Time


By Alexis Soloski from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/rAWL0Fd

The old Scottish pub that found a new life in California

St Mungo Vintners shut in Glasgow in 1974 and its interior gathered dust in a warehouse for decades.

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Saturday, 26 August 2023

John Lewis joins M&S and Tesco in cutting price of period pants

The price of the garments will fall by the current rate of VAT at John Lewis and Waitrose next week.

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Ukrainian Commander Urges More Defenses in the Northeast


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Whitesnake guitarist Bernie Marsden dies after illness, aged 72

Marsden co-wrote hits including Here I Go Again and Fool For Your Loving, before going solo.

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Havana Comes to Kentucky


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Friday, 25 August 2023

He Tracks Elusive Amazon Tribes, but Only From the Shadows


By Manuela Andreoni and Jack Nicas from NYT World https://ift.tt/9Tie4k3

The Pleasures of Being a Little Bit Bad


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The Bohemian Bungalow in L.A. Was Tiny, but It Had Soul


By Julie Lasky from NYT Real Estate https://ift.tt/uMcgTER

Why You Should Listen to Your Worst Instincts


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Trump's Georgia mugshot quickly becomes a campaign symbol

Within minutes of it being released, it appeared on his website along with a call for campaign donations.

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Thursday, 24 August 2023

Rising numbers seek help for energy bill debts, warns Citizens Advice

Citizens Advice has seen a 17% rise in the number of people asking for help with gas and electricity bills.

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Tal vez necesitas un amigo de otra generación


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Dolphin spotters shaken by Ceredigion porpoise killing

A boatload of passengers see several bottlenose dolphins attack the smaller sea mammal.

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Wednesday, 23 August 2023

Thaksin's return seals grand Thai political bargain

The end of Thaksin Shinawatra's 15-year exile is no isolated event, but part of a grand political bargain.

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China Tries to Increase Its Clout in Africa Amid Rivalry With the U.S.


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Pakistan cable car: Videos of extraordinary rescues caught on camera

Army helicopters and zip line experts were deployed in a dangerous operation that took over 12 hours.

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Tuesday, 22 August 2023

Microsoft Offers British Regulators Changes to Activision Deal


By Adam Satariano from NYT Business https://ift.tt/dgJ0NHT

Fukushima: Anxiety and anger over Japan's nuclear waste water plan

Japan wants to release Fukushima's waste water into the ocean - and a lot of people are not happy.

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Monday, 21 August 2023

‘The Effect’ Review: It’s More Than Chemical


By Houman Barekat from NYT Theater https://ift.tt/yzDS4FJ

Teenage footballer gives injury payout to Helston foodbank

Osiah, 16, badly broke his leg but decided to donate a £600 insurance payout to a local charity.

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Sunday, 20 August 2023

Las elecciones en Guatemala podrían ser cruciales. Esto es lo que hay que saber


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Waitrose offers police free coffees to deter thieves

Waitrose and John Lewis are offering free hot drinks under the "Thanks a Latte" initiative.

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Saturday, 19 August 2023

The Post-Vacation Clarity


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Sweden beat Australia to finish third at World Cup

Kosovare Asllani's stunning second-half strike seals victory for Sweden as they beat Australia to finish third at the Women's World Cup at Brisbane Stadium.

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A Town and Its Factory, Fates Entwined


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Manchester City: Pep Guardiola says his side would be 'dead' if they spent like Chelsea

Manchester City would be "under scrutiny like you cannot imagine" if they were spending like Chelsea, says boss Pep Guardiola.

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Friday, 18 August 2023

Mark Meadows Is Everywhere and Nowhere


By Katherine Miller from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/mD0iYgM

Georgia investigates threats against Trump jury

Personal information of grand jury members who indicted Donald Trump this week were shared online.

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Thursday, 17 August 2023

Today’s Top News: Balancing Grief and Work After Maui’s Fires, and More


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Semi-final defeat most watched TV show in Australia on record

Australia's semi-final against England drew the highest TV viewership recorded nationally in decades.

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Driverless Car Gets Stuck in Wet Concrete in San Francisco


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Michael Parkinson obituary: Setting the standard for TV talk shows

The award-winning broadcaster's star-studded chat shows became essential viewing for millions.

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Wednesday, 16 August 2023

El salón de narguile es como una casa para los jóvenes de ascendencia árabe en Detroit


By Farah Al Qasimi and Sara Aridi from NYT En español https://ift.tt/CLfQcEH

Alec Baldwin: Report casts doubt over Rust actor's account of shooting

Mr Baldwin denies pulling the trigger of the prop gun which went off, killing Halyna Hutchins in 2021.

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Today’s Top News: The Search for Those Lost to Maui’s Fires, and More


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Hawaii fires: First victims named as death toll reaches 106

Lahaina residents Robert Dyckman and Buddy Jantoc are named as the death toll rises to 106.

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Tuesday, 15 August 2023

Take a Bow, Madonna


By Mary Gabriel from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/0Lo1Pyn

Lancashire and Carolina pen pals meet for first time in 70 years

Patsy Gregory, from Lancashire, and Carol-Ann Krause, from South Carolina first corresponded in 1955.

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Monday, 14 August 2023

Today’s Top News: Dry Hydrants as Lahaina Fought Wildfires, and More


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PSNI data breach: Civilian worker 'no longer feels safe in home'

The man's name was on a document mistakenly shared by the PSNI that gave details of about 10,000 employees.

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Sunday, 13 August 2023

The ‘World’s Happiest Man’ Shares His Three Rules for Life


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Campsite car crash: Six in hospital after Pembrokeshire collision

One person airlifted to hospital, another five taken by road, and cordon is around collapsed tent.

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Saturday, 12 August 2023

Rats in the Walls, Baby on the Way


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Huge cardboard building pops up in Newcastle city centre

The structure is made from 1,500 cardboard boxes and rises more than 45ft (14m) into the sky.

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Friday, 11 August 2023

Spiraling Legal Bills Threaten Trump With a Cash Crunch


By Shane Goldmacher and Maggie Haberman from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/yzAfK09

Japan 1-2 Sweden: World Cup semi-finals beckon as Arsenal and Man City stars score

Sweden produce a magnificent performance to book a semi-final date with Spain and end Japan's dreams of winning the Women's World Cup.

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Thursday, 10 August 2023

Tributes to British surgeon Kar Hao Teoh killed in South Africa

Surgeon Kar Hao Teoh, who worked at a hospital in Essex, is described as "a friend to many".

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Wilko collapses into administration putting 12,000 jobs at risk

The High Street homeware retailer has been unable to find a rescuer for its 400 stores.

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Hospital waiting list tops 7.5 million in England

Nearly one in seven of the population is waiting as NHS bosses cite impact of strikes by doctors.

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Wednesday, 9 August 2023

Microphone thrown by Cardi B makes $100k for charity

The rap star hurled the mic after a fan threw a drink at her during a recent concert in Las Vegas

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Police treated after hazardous material found in Glasgow flat

Emergency services staff became unwell following an incident in the east end of Glasgow.

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Monday, 7 August 2023

For Dua Lipa, Just Being a Pop Star Isn’t Enough


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Ian Watkins' jail injuries not life threatening

The disgraced musician was stabbed at HMP Wakefield, where he is serving a 29-year sentence.

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Sunday, 6 August 2023

When the Favor of a Beloved Schoolteacher Turns Sinister


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Elvis Presley's coat fetches £128k at Wiltshire auction

The custom-coat once worn by Elvis was bought by a US collector.

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Saturday, 5 August 2023

What Mike Epps Learned From ‘Sanford and Son’


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Brighton Pride: Train cancellations and wind and rain

All rail services in and out of Brighton are cancelled, while Storm Antoni will bring wind and rain.

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Friday, 4 August 2023

Today’s Top News: Inside Trump’s Washington Arraignment, and More


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A big question for the Fed: Is wage growth cooling?


By Jeanna Smialek from NYT Business https://ift.tt/bKVrjua

Superconductor Superconfusion, KOSA’s Hidden Costs and HatGPT


By Kevin Roose, Casey Newton, Davis Land, Rachel Cohn, Jen Poyant, Alyssa Moxley, Dan Powell, Elisheba Ittoop and Marion Lozano from NYT Podcasts https://ift.tt/ZkXMeLx

Fewer BTec pupils to face results delays this year, Ofqual says

Some of last year's students say they lost university places when their results were delayed.

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Thursday, 3 August 2023

Today’s Top News: Trump’s Next Court Appearance, and More


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Brazil may have exited quietly, but Marta did not.


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Here’s a look at the bracket for the knockout rounds.


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Terrorism: What's behind surge in arrests of under-18s?

More young people are being detained over terror-related offences. But some are being helped in time.

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Wednesday, 2 August 2023

Tired of Dating Apps, Some Turn to Google Docs


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Dua Lipa faces new copyright lawsuit over hit Levitating

The singer is accused of using a recording on remixes of the popular single without permission.

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Tuesday, 1 August 2023

Is Fear of Crime a Self-Fulfilling Prophecy?


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Dart Charge: Issues continue for Dartford Crossing users

Motorists crossing the Thames between Kent and Essex still cannot access the payment website.

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