Monday, July 31, 2023

The return of cargo-carrying sail ships

As concerns about climate change continue wind-powered shipping is making a comeback.

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Newspaper headlines: Putin 'peace bombshell' and North Sea licences

A range of stories appear on Monday's front pages, including reaction to a drone attack in Moscow.

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Rishi Sunak to set out energy security plans in Scotland

Rishi Sunak is meeting senior figures from the oil and gas, renewable and nuclear industries this week.

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Midwife sacked for claiming terrorists could poison baby milk

Anna Semenenko was struck off after a panel found her to be "unsafe and ineffective".

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Women's World Cup 2023: 'Nouhaila Benzina is a role model to us'

Morocco defender Nouhaila Benzina becomes the first player to wear a hijab at a Women's World Cup.

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Sunday, July 30, 2023

Ada Nield Chew: The factory girl who fought for women’s rights

Campaigners hope to remember forgotten tailor Ada Nield Chew by building a statue of her in Crewe.

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Newspaper headlines: PM's pro-car pledge and 'EU holiday chaos'

Many of Sunday's papers focus on prime minister Rishi Sunak's green policies.

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Environmental groups warn Rishi Sunak over green pledges

The PM says he is committed to meeting the net zero target in a "pragmatic and proportionate way".

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Judge dismisses Donald Trump's 'Big Lie' lawsuit against CNN

Mr Trump alleged that the US cable network's use of the phrase likened him to Adolf Hitler.

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Stuart Broad: Chris Broad, Alastair Cook & Michael Vaughan on England's retiring bowler

Nottingham Forest fan, wannabe rapper and terrible golf chipper, this is Stuart Broad by those who know him best.

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Rishi Sunak urges Sadiq Khan to 'think twice' on Ulez expansion

The Prime Minister told the BBC the expansion would put "a burden on hard-working families".

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Saturday, July 29, 2023

Why July is the 'world's hottest month'... in 61 seconds

With July "virtually certain" to be the warmest month on record, BBC Weather has this analysis.

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The Big 2024 GOP Divide Over Ukraine

Typically, Republican presidential candidates court evangelicals by talking about their faith or socially conservative issues like abortion and others. While that still is happening today, the war in Ukraine has sort of flipped the GOP script. It has now become a litmus test. 

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Loudoun County Spending $11M on Gender-Neutral School Bathrooms

What can you buy with $11 million? In Loudon County, Virginia, it's buying gender-neutral bathrooms in two high schools this fall. 

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Rep. Jordan Shares Docs Showing Biden Admin Colluded with Facebook to Censor Americans

U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) shared a lengthy thread to his Twitter audience Thursday with what he titled "The Facebook Files, Part 1: Smoking-gun documents prove Facebook censored Americans because of Biden White House pressure." 

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Ukrainian fencer ban lifted after handshake row

Ukrainian fencer Olga Kharlan is handed a spot in the Olympics and has her World Championships ban lifted following her refusal to shake hands with Russian Anna Smirnova.

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Met Police overhaul plan disappointing, think tank says

The Runnymede Trust says the force must address "the issue of institutional racism head on".

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Friday, July 28, 2023

Protesters Vow to 'Dismember' School Board Leader, Kill Her Kids Over Parental Notification Vote

A California school board president says she is facing death threats after the board issued a new parental notification policy stating a child's parents will be advised if the student identifies as transgender at school.

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Niger coup makes the troubled Sahel region yet more fragile

One of the few democracies left in the Sahel, Niger now faces military rule just like its neighbours.

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Trump lawyers meet federal prosecutors in election probe

Speculation mounts that Mr Trump will soon be charged over efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss.

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Whistleblower Testifies US Has Retrieved UAPs, Pentagon Denies Cover-Up

A congressional committee heard testimony about unidentified aerial phenomena, also known as UAPs on Wednesday. UAP is the official term the U.S. government uses instead of UFOs or unidentified flying objects.

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The Ashes 2023: Australia edge England on first day of fifth Test

England face a battle to level the Ashes after Australia enjoy the better of the first day of the fifth Test at The Oval.

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Thursday, July 27, 2023

Joe Lewis: UK tycoon bailed in US fraud case but can't use superyacht

A New York judge granted Tottenham Hotspur-linked billionaire bail but not without sweeping restrictions.

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Senate GOP Leader McConnell Briefly Leaves News Conference After Freezing up Mid-Sentence

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell briefly left his own press conference on Wednesday after stopping his remarks mid-sentence and staring off into space for several seconds. 

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Nigel Farage says more NatWest bosses must go in Coutts row

The ex-UKIP leader says the whole board should go as the row over his account closure escalates.

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023

Robin Grainger: Only selling one ticket to my show launched my career

The comedian who brought a whole new meaning to the term "one-man show" is returning to the Edinburgh Fringe.

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A California-Style Crisis: 'People Are Just Free to Destroy Their Lives Out in the Open'

Drugs, crime, and homelessness are taking over much of San Francisco – although billions are being spent toward a solution, the city's problems are compounding. A recent report from the University of California San Francisco shows that California accounts for one-third of all homeless people in the U.S. 

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Chancellor has concerns as NatWest boss Dame Alison Rose admits 'serious error'

Dame Alison Rose admitted a "serious error" in talking about Nigel Farage's relationship with its private banking arm Coutts.

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National Monument to Honor Emmett Till Whose Murder Sparked the Civil Rights Movement

The life and legacy of Emmett Till will soon be honored with a national monument. President Biden is signing a proclamation announcing the establishment of the "Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument."

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Rhodes fires: Brits escape Greek fires as travel advice updated

Flare-ups overnight have caused the flames to spread to new areas on the island.

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Swansea dad jailed for taking son's points before fatal crash

Dewi George accepted speeding points on behalf of his son, who was later involved in a fatal crash.

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023

The Papers: 'Rhodes holiday terror' and George Alagiah tributes

Tuesday's papers lead on BBC presenter George Alagiah's death and Britons trapped in Greek wildfires.

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Police Scotland postpones clean-shaven policy for officers

The plans would have required many frontline officers and staff to remove beards and moustaches.

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Greta Thunberg carried away by police hours after fine

The climate activist was removed from a protest shortly after being fined over a previous incident.

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Singer Raymond Froggatt dies aged 81

The Shropshire-based singer-songwriter wrote material performed by Gladys Knight and Cliff Richard.

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Rhodes wildfires are 'like a biblical catastrophe'

As tourists evacuate, the wildfires have come at great personal cost to the Greek island's residents.

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Monday, July 24, 2023

Why is technology not making us more productive?

We are in the midst of a technological revolution, but productivity has not improved.

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Corfu latest Greek island to evacuate over wildfires

The popular tourist island has started evacuations after 19,000 had to leave Rhodes.

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Harry Styles: How pop star was taught to ride a horse for video

The singer hit his stride with advice from a stunt company based in Hertfordshire.

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Snapchat: Does app give drug gangs access to teenagers?

An undercover BBC investigation finds drug gangs are using social media to recruit children.

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Locals step in to help tourists after Rhodes fires

Families on the island have offered up their spare bedrooms and sofas to stranded holidaymakers.

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Sunday, July 23, 2023

Young footballer hopes hijab campaign will inspire others

Umme Kalsoom was spurred to make a change after she was expected to take off her hijab during PE.

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The Papers: Eco 'backlash' warning and 'glummer holidays'

Sunday's front pages, like the weather, are a mixed bag - with concerns about net zero schemes and forecasts of storms ahead.

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Cambodia election: Polls open in vote with no credible opposition

Voters going to the ballots say they are certain Hun Sen's ruling party will sweep all seats again.

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Mexico: Arson attack at bar on US border leaves 11 dead

A manhunt is underway after a man set fire to a bar after he was kicked out, officials say.

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Llanharry murders: Who killed Harry and Megan Tooze?

Married couple Megan and Harry Tooze were found shot dead in their cowshed.

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Saturday, July 22, 2023

The Papers: By-election fallout and Lionesses roaring to go

Many of Saturdays front pages focus on the three by-elections held on Thursday.

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Biden chooses Lisa Franchetti to head military branch

Admiral Lisa Franchetti will become the first woman to lead a US military branch if confirmed.

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Gorilla thought to be male surprises zoo with birth

Columbus Zoo in Ohio says Sully, 8, was found cradling the unexpected newborn in her arms.

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Free Speech Fight: Fellow Democrats Wanted to Censor RFK Jr.'s Censorship Hearing

Democratic presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified in a Capitol Hill hearing this week about government censorship. The presidential candidate was called as a witness by House Republicans to talk about the ways he says his speech has been shut down by the government, his own political party, and big tech. 

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Nottingham attacks: Funeral held for 'angelic' Grace O'Malley-Kumar

Tributes are paid to 19-year-old Grace O'Malley-Kumar who died after being stabbed in Nottingham.

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Norfolk beach death: Owner admits trampoline safety breaches

An inflatables manager admits safety breaches following the death of Ava-May Littleboy, three.

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Friday, July 21, 2023

Some NHS temporary staff miss out on full pay deal

A lump sum of at least £1,655 has failed to reach the pay packets of some "bank" nurses, who fill rota gaps.

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Newspaper headlines: Farage gets apology and King Charles gets 'pay rise'

The boss of the NatWest Group saying sorry to Nigel Farage leads Friday's front pages.

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Cluster bombs: Ukraine using munitions 'effectively', says US

The White House says the controversial weapons are having an impact on Russian formations.

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Biden's China Policies Under Fire in Wake of Spy Balloon Fiasco: 'The Biggest Bully on the Planet'

The Biden Administration's policies regarding China took center stage before the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party on Thursday. While a bipartisan effort led to this special committee, the two parties have different takes on how the administration is handling growing threats from China.  

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Detroit Women Serving Up 'Sunday Best' Meals to Hundreds of Homeless

Four Detroit women are putting their hearts on a plate as they serve up home-cooked meals to hundreds of the city's homeless community. 

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Norfolk Boreas: Work on offshore wind farm stops over soaring costs

Vattenfall cites deteriorating market conditions in its decision to shelve the offshore wind farm.

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Manipur violence: What is happening and why

More than 100 people have been killed in ethnic violence that has engulfed a small Indian state.

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Thursday, July 20, 2023

AI Warfare: Experts Say China's Advantage Threatens US Global Influence

In the quest for global power, establishing artificial intelligence on the battlefield is a major and potentially scary goal. Experts testified before the House Armed Services Committee Tuesday on AI's capabilities and best practices for using machines to save military lives. 

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Oppenheimer: Cillian Murphy makes powerful impact in atomic epic

Critics impressed by director Christopher Nolan's thriller about the 'father of the atomic bomb'.

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Jason Aldean: US country star denies new music video is 'pro-lynching'

Jason Aldean defends his song as it is yanked by Country Music Television and Sheryl Crow attacks him.

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023

Chris Mason: Tory gloom ahead of triple by-election test

The government faces the possibility of losing all three seats in Thursday's polls.

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Newspaper review: 'Heatwave from hell' and Farage's finances

Wednesday's papers feature dramatic images and reports of the heat ravaging parts of Europe.

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Tobias Ellwood: Tory MP criticised over Taliban re-engagement call

Tobias Ellwood says Afghanistan has been "transformed" and it is time to restart diplomatic relations.

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Tupac Shakur: Police search house over 1996 killing

Nevada police search a home as part of an investigation into the rapper's 1996 killing.

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Notre Dame Research Team Reveals How Benjamin Franklin Foiled Early Counterfeiters

Benjamin Franklin was an inventor, publisher, scientist, diplomat, and U.S. founding father. Now thanks to a team at the University of Notre Dame, we know how he worked to combat a big problem in his day – the constant threat of counterfeiting money.

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What happened to US citizens like Otto Warmbier detained in North Korea

Americans arrested in the communist state have included tourists, a teacher and a Christian missionary.

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023

Heatwave: BBC correspondents on how people are coping

Climate change means places like Murcia in Spain and Phoenix, Arizona are only getting hotter.

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'A Battle Ahead': The Partisan Divide Over Defense Spending

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) scored a win Friday when Republicans united to pass a nearly $900 billion defense bill for fiscal 2024. 

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US military emails sent to Russian ally due to typo

Some of the emails reportedly contain sensitive information such as passwords and medical records.

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Climate change plan will leave UK unprepared, advisors warn

The latest plan to prepare the UK for intense heatwaves and flooding falls short of expectation.

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Surviving a School Shooting: Supporting Needs of Survivors and Families

Mass shootings have become a way too common occurrence in the United States, especially in schools. In 2018 and 2019, they affected more than 100,000 children and research shows many survivors will feel the impact for years to come. 

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Monday, July 17, 2023

How brands hope to tempt you with videos on labels

Companies are using augmented reality labels on their products to share videos and animations.

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Canada wildfires: Second firefighter dies amid record blazes

The unnamed firefighter died from injuries sustained working in the Northwest Territories on Saturday.

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Wonka film provides golden ticket for St Albans park jackpot

Parts of the Verulamium Park, in St Albans, were used in a trailer for the Warner Bros film.

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Iran's morality police to resume headscarf patrols

The controversial police unit enforces Iran's strict dress code and has been accused of brutality.

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Sunday, July 16, 2023

Southend United: Fans protest outside Ron Martin's home

Southend United supporters want Ron Martin to "sell up and get out" as the club faces closure.

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'America's Got Talent' Audience Goes Wild as Soldiers Belt Out Tune in Honor of Lost, Fallen Heroes

The crowd recently went wild when U.S. soldiers took to the “America’s Got Talent” stage to belt out a rendition of The Temptations’ “My Girl.” But the reason for the heroes’ presence on the competition show is what really elicited an emotional response.

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Lionel Messi: Inter Miami sign Argentina forward until 2025

Argentina forward Lionel Messi signs for American MLS side Inter Miami on a deal that runs until 2025.

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Nottinghamshire police catch fence-vaulting motorcyclist

Footage from police shows officers chasing the biker through gardens before his arrest.

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Saturday, July 15, 2023

Bronze Age gold torc discovered in field near Mistley

The 3,000-year-old gold torc is the first to be reported to as treasure in Essex, says an expert.

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SAG strike: Actors join writers on Hollywood picket lines

The industry's biggest shutdown since 1960 has already impacted major films and promotional events.

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'A Little Taste of Heaven': Thousands of GenZers Worship, Give Hearts to Christ At Summer Camps

A recent Pew Research study claims that Gen Z is losing their religion, but in reality, there is a spiritual awakening that is happening among that generation.

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Transgender women barred from female events as UCI takes 'precautionary measure'

The UCI has ruled transgender women will be unable to participate in female international cycling events.

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Friday, July 14, 2023

Drone shows great white sharks swimming under surfers

A handful of sharks lurked below the surface while surfers caught waves in California.

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Teachers, doctors and police offered pay rises of around 6%

PM Rishi Sunak said the offer to workers was final and there would be "no more talks on pay".

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Stars leave Oppenheimer premiere as Hollywood actors' strike called

Cillian Murphy and Emily Blunt leave Oppenheimer premiere as Hollywood actors join major strike.

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Men and boys charged over clashes Knowsley asylum hotel

Three boys aged 13, 16 and 17, and two men, aged 38 and 60, have been charged with violent disorder.

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Which movies and TV shows are impacted by the Hollywood strike?

This is how a mega-strike involving writers and performers may see film and TV productions put on ice.

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Ming vase used as £8.50 doorstop in Essex sells for £3,400

The object, believed to be from the Chinese Ming Dynasty, sells after being found in a charity shop.

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New wave of strikes on way, Unite leader Sharon Graham warns

Strikes will continue unless ministers and big firms increase their pay offers, Ms Graham warns.

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Thursday, July 13, 2023

Public sector pay: Government weigh up 6.5% increase

The prime minister says he would make the "responsible" decision to keep inflation under control.

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Judge Okays Defamation Case Against SPLC for 'Hate Group' Label

A judge has ruled that a "hate group" defamation case against the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) can move forward for the first time ever. Liberty Counsel, a Christian religious rights law firm, has announced it's joining the legal team of the Dustin Inman Society (DIS) and its founder and president D.A. King in their lawsuit against the SPLC, arguing the organization defamed the DIS and King after labeling them an "anti-immigrant hate group."

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Elon Musk announces new AI start-up

The new entity is called xAI, and employs several engineers that have worked at companies like OpenAI and Google.

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Taylor Swift fan says her Speak Now vinyl contains 'cursed' electronic music

A British fan got a creepy surprise when she opened her copy of Taylor Swift's latest album.

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Revamped Burrell Collection wins Museum of the Year

The Glasgow attraction secured the £120,000 Art Fund award - the largest museum prize in the world.

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Negligence may have led to 36 migrant deaths in Canary Islands, lawsuit alleges

An inflatable boat sank after those on board waited 10 hours for help last month in Gran Canaria.

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Kevin Spacey: Jurors read actor's police interviews during trial

Prosecutors wrapped up their evidence against Kevin Spacey in his London sex assault trial today.

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023

BBC presenter row: Key questions remain for corporation and The Sun

The row about the BBC presenter has developed into a series of claims and counter-claims.

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'Greek Room' Project Uses AI to Improve, Speed Up Bible Translation Process

Artificial intelligence is being used by a team of specialists in California to translate the Bible into languages that at present don't have a written version of God's Word. 

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Wimbledon 2023: Elina Svitolina says war has made her stronger after reaching semis

Ukrainian Elina Svitolina says war in her homeland has made her mentally stronger after she reaches a surprise Wimbledon semi-final.

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Dylan Thomas' copy of first poetry book up for auction

The copy was part of late Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts' literature collection.

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Pack of Wotsits used to rescue missing parrot

A snack-loving macaw flies away from its care home base after being spooked by a clap of thunder.

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023

'Bless People with Encouragement': Arkansas Girl Spreads God's Love One Letter at a Time

Positivity is defined as the practice or tendency to be positive or optimistic in life. To the many people she has written around the world, Allison Bond fits that very definition. 

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Wimbledon 2023 results: Carlos Alcaraz beats Matteo Berrettini to set up Rune quarter-final

Top seed Carlos Alcaraz shows why he is the man likeliest to stop Novak Djokovic winning another Wimbledon after reaching the last eight.

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PETA Uses ChatGPT to Rewrite Bible's Book of Genesis to Make It Animal Rights 'Friendly'

The group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has used artificial intelligence, namely ChatGPT, to turn the Bible's Book of Genesis into an animal rights religious message "filled with vegan teachings."

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BBC presenter allegations: A timeline of how the story has unfolded

Claims relating to allegations about an unnamed BBC presenter have been dominating the headlines.

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Boeing plane crash: Coroner rules Britons unlawfully killed

A coroner has ruled the three Britons who died in the 2019 crash in Ethiopia were killed unlawfully.

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Monday, July 10, 2023

The rush for nickel: 'They are destroying our future'

Campaigners in the world’s largest nickel producer, Indonesia, warn mining is threatening their way of life.

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Charlie Watts' book collection to be auctioned

The Rolling Stones drummer had a broad collection of first editions, including The Great Gatsby.

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Migrant boat from Senegal carrying 200 people missing off Canary Islands

The aid group Walking Borders says many children are on board the missing boat, which departed from Senegal.

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The Papers: 'BBC suspends star' and 'calls in police'

The suspension of a BBC star accused of paying a teenager for explicit photos leads Monday's papers.

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BBC presenter: Corporation in touch with police over explicit photo allegations

The corporation says it became aware of new allegations on Thursday and is working "to establish the facts".

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Second girl 8 dies after Wimbledon school car crash

The Metropolitan Police has named eight-year-old Nuria Sajjad as the second victim.

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Sunday, July 9, 2023

Presenter photo claims are clear crisis for BBC

The BBC star has been accused of paying a teenager for sexually explicit photos, the Sun reports.

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BBC presenter faces new allegations over explicit photos

The presenter was pictured in his underwear "ready for my child to perform for him", their mother told the Sun.

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Tour de France: Sadness and tears as Mark Cavendish breaks collarbone in Tour-ending crash

Race director Christian Prudhomme says "the Tour de France is sad" after Mark Cavendish crashes out on stage eight.

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Pig fed junk food for seven years in small flat

Portia the pot-bellied pig who could barely walk after reaching 26 stone is given a new lease of life.

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Watch: Are Saturday's thunderstorms here to stay?

Matt Taylor gives the forecast for the next few days after thunderstorms hit parts of the UK.

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Saturday, July 8, 2023

BBC star accused of paying teen for explicit photos - report

The Sun newspaper says an unnamed BBC presenter paid tens of thousands of pounds to the teenager.

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The Wire creator seeks leniency for drug dealer in Michael K Williams' death

David Simon says no good can come from incarcerating a 71-year-old for Michael K Williams' death.

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'Don't Know What Protected Her Except God': Mom Tells How Daughter Survived Christian School Shooting

March 27 was a day that forever changed the community of Nashville due to the deadly shooting at Covenant Presbyterian School. Six people were killed, including three children.  

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Britney Spears: No charges against Victor Wembanyama's guard who 'struck' pop star

Britney Spears claimed the incident at a restaurant in Vegas was a 'traumatic experience' for her.

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Southern Water bosses decline bonuses after sewage discharge anger

Bosses of Southern Water are refusing their bonuses amid anger over discharges into the sea.

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Friday, July 7, 2023

Twitter threatens legal action over Threads app

Its owner Elon Musk says "competition is fine, cheating is not" a day after the rival app launches.

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Texas Pastor Speaks Out After Church Destroys 'Demonic Statue' Found on Premises Warns of Evil Attacks

Leaders at a Texas church took immediate action after discovering what at least one local outlet described as a “demonic statue.”

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T.D. Jakes Breaks New Ground Installs Daughter Son-in-Law as Potter's House Assistant Pastors

Bishop T.D. Jakes, the founder and senior pastor of the Dallas, Texas-based megachurch The Potter's House, installed his daughter Sarah Jakes Roberts and her husband Touré Roberts as the first-ever assistant pastors to be named to the church's leadership. 

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Iowa teen jailed for killing Spanish teacher over bad grade

The judge says the 2021 murder of the 66-year-old mother-of-three by two Iowa students was "evil".

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OceanGate: Owner of Titan submersible suspends exploration

The firm posts a one-line statement saying it has stopped "all exploration and commercial operations".

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Kenya Brown's cheese: Female workers made to strip over used sanitary pad

Kenyan cheese factory employees were reportedly made to undress after a pad was put in the wrong bin.

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Brad Pitt to 'race' during F1 British GP weekend at Silverstone

The Hollywood star is filming scenes at Silverstone for a new F1 movie co-produced by Lewis Hamilton.

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Thursday, July 6, 2023

Ros Atkins on... Ukrainian nuclear plant fears

The BBC’s analysis editor assesses claims about the security of the Zaporizhzhia power station.

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Labour leader pledges education reforms to break class barriers

The Labour leader will say a "class ceiling" is holding back children when he outlines his education plans.

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6182 US Churches Have Exited United Methodist Church in LGBT Rift

More than 6,100 churches in the U.S. have left the United Methodist Church (UMC) over the past four years as the denomination has been accelerating its moves to become more accepting of LGBTQ lifestyles, despite biblical prohibitions, leading to deeper divisions and more departures from the denomination

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Prince Harry hacking claim is 'Alice in Wonderland stuff' The Sun lawyers say

The prince's case against The Sun is one of three damages claims he is pursuing against newspapers.

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Famed Ice Cream Brand Calls for 'Stolen Indigenous Land' to Be Returned on Independence Day

Ben & Jerry’s tried to melt away American pride with its social media posts for Independence Day. 

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2 US States Experience First Locally Transmitted Malaria Cases in 20 Years

For the first time in 20 years, malaria has been detected in people inside the U.S., only occurring in Florida and Texas, so far. 

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Local officials only heard about new Covid rules on TV inquiry told

Local directors of public health had to watch TV for Covid news, the public inquiry has been told.

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Wednesday, July 5, 2023

Wimbledon 2023: Andy Murray watched by Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe at All England Club

Andy Murray says it was "brilliant" to be watched at Wimbledon by Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, who revealed watching his 2016 win gave her rare joy in prison.

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Prince William and Kate meet NHS's first ever baby

The Prince and Princess of Wales hear from the first person born after the NHS was founded, in 1948.

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Cocaine found at White House sparked evacuation US media report

A powder is found in a work area of the White House's secure West Wing by Secret Service staff.

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Climate change: World's hottest day since records began

Monday 3 July was the warmest day yet recorded with temperatures averaging over 17C for the first time.

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Tuesday, July 4, 2023

Bank bosses summoned to talks over savings rates

Bosses at Lloyds, HSBC, NatWest and Barclays will meet with the industry watchdog on Thursday.

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Why has Twitter restricted its own tweets?

Elon Musk has restricted the number of tweets you can see - a strange move for a social media company.

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Suspect Arrested in $100000 Vandalism of Annapolis Church

An arrest has been made in the burglary and vandalism of a historic black church in Annapolis, Maryland that happened last month, causing more than $100,000 in damages.

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Wimbledon 2023: Lauren Davis takes best shot of day one

Watch the best shots from day one of Wimbledon, including a 'phenomenal' winner by Lauren Davis and epic rallies with Britain's Liam Broady and Harriet Dart.

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Wimbledon 2023: GB's Jodie Burrage wins first match at Wimbledon

Watch the moment Great Britain's Jodie Burrage beat 26th-ranked Caty McNally to win her first match at Wimbledon.

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Monday, July 3, 2023

How AI can help process waste and increase recycling

Video cameras powered by AI are analysing work at waste processing and recycling facilities.

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Israeli strikes on Palestinian Jenin camp in West Bank

A large-scale Israeli military operation is under way in the northern West Bank city of Jenin.

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Wimbledon 2023: Djokovic Swiatek Williams in action - day one preview

Novak Djokovic will open proceedings on Centre Court when Wimbledon 2023 gets under way on Monday.

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Nick Kyrgios: Australian withdraws from Wimbledon 2023 with wrist injury

Last year's men's singles runner-up Nick Kyrgios withdraws from Wimbledon 2023 with a wrist injury.

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The false French riot posts spreading online

A number of false and misleading claims about the French riots have been circulating on social media.

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England U21s 1-0 Portugal U21s: Anthony Gordon scores winner to seal semi-final spot

Anthony Gordon's first-half finish seals England a place in the European Under-21 Championship semi-finals as they defeat Portugal in Georgia.

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Sunday, July 2, 2023

Hachiko: The world's most loyal dog turns 100

The Akita Inu has been lionised in Japan and beyond as a symbol of devotion and fidelity

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Three teens charged with murder of boy found stabbed in London canal

Three boys, aged 14, 15 and 17, are charged with murder and robbery after the stabbing of Victor Lee, 17.

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Ukraine war corrosive for Vladimir Putin - CIA boss

William J Burns says dissatisfaction with the conflict in Russia is a valuable recruiting tool.

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New Jersey: Dramatic rescue as helicopter pulls firefighters from river

The boat had stalled and went over the edge of a dam during a rescue mission in New Jersey in the US.

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London Pride in pictures: Huge crowds turn out for parade

The parade was briefly halted after protesters lined Piccadilly - but the landmark event carried on.

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Iced coffee can be more sugary than chocolate - Which?

Frappes and frappuccinos can have more sugar than chocolate and fizzy drinks, a Which? survey finds

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Saturday, July 1, 2023

Pro-Life Activist Allegedly Run Over by Michigan Abortionist

A Saginaw Township, Michigan abortionist is being accused of allegedly running over a pro-life counselor with his car, not once but twice.

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Cardiff City: Football club told to pay Sala transfer balance

It is believed Fifa has told the club to pay more than €11m (£9.45m) to cover the fee.

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Youth worker loses damages fight after police Tasered him

Judge finds officer had 'objectively reasonable' belief the Tasering of Edwin Afriyie was necessary.

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Jack Mortimer: 'The only heroes are the ones that don't come back'

Jack Mortimer has never forgotten those who died trying to secure Sword Beach before he landed on D-Day.

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Sugababes: Women in music don't have to look perfect now

The band spoke before supporting "legendary musicians" Lionel Richie and Gabrielle in Chepstow.

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Indiana Supreme Court Upholds Abortion Ban: 'We Celebrate This Day'

The Indiana Supreme Court removed a major hurdle to a near-total abortion ban saving the lives of thousands of unborn babies in the state. 

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Nicolas Jackson: Chelsea sign Senegal forward from Villarreal on eight-year contract

Chelsea complete the signing of Senegal forward Nicolas Jackson on an eight-year contract from Villarreal.

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Trump v The Central Bank

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