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USCG vessel not source of ‘pirates’ drone interference

(CNS): The port authority and other officials have said the United States Coast Guard vessel that was in the George Town Harbour this weekend was not the source of the interference to the drones that were set to provide the Pirates Week Festival finale on Saturday night. The source of the interference that led to
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From booze to vehicle licenses NCFC raises multiple fees

(CNS): Finance minister, Rolston Anglin has unveiled a list of fees government plans to roll out over the next two years to plug some of the gaps in the escalating cost of providing public services. While Anglin told parliament that most of the fees are “not intended to put further burden on the ordinary Caymanian”
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Man stabbed during Pirates Week finale festivities

(CNS): Police are appealing to the many people who were present when a man was stabbed in the food-court area of the Pirates Week festivities on Saturday night. Just after 10pm police responded to a report of a serious assault that took place in George Town during the closing party for the annual festival. The
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Police catch masked burglar in act at GT business

(CNS): A 34-year-old man from George Town has been arrested on suspicion of burglary after police came across a burglary in progress at an undisclosed commercial property on South Church Street some time around 4:45am, Saturday. When the officers arrived at the location they found a masked man inside the property and when they approached
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Killing the Golden Goose

Peter Polack writes: The mainstay of Caribbean businesses are usually tourism, remittances and some other, but lesser, industries. The tiny tax havens overwhelmingly rely on the financial sector and their underwhelmingly supported tourism pillar. Jamaica was even called Summerland on some postage stamps that are fast becoming obsolete like competent economic thought. In recent times,
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West Bay man arrested after violent machete attack

(CNS): A 46-year-old man from West Bay has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and a badly injured man has been hospitalized following a violent encounter at a home on Hell Road, around lunchtime on Saturday. Police and other emergency services were called to the scene where a woman at the location, said to
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Couple arrested after guns found in West Bay bust

(CNS): A 40-year-old man and a 34-year-old woman from West Bay have been arrested on suspicion of possessing illegal guns, ammunition and ganja with intent to supply following a raid at a house in the heart of the district, Friday. During a police lead multi-agency operation including Customs and Border Control, Department of Agriculture and
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Business owners urged to bank cash in face of burglary surge

(CNS): Between 10 and 13 November RCIPS officers responded to seven burglary reports six of which took place at commercial premises along the George Town Waterfront. Given this surge in break-ins where the suspects made-off with cash, police are urging business owners to deposit their takings and not leave cash on the premises. A 34-year-old
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Man dodges jail after ‘out of control’ response to teasing

(CNS): A man who turned up a female friend’s house armed with a machete and threatening to kill her in and angry, violent and “inexplicable” over-the top reaction to teasing that had taken place between them during a video-call has been given a probation order. The presiding judge found the facts of the case “to
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Development density increased in South Sound mangroves

(CNS): Parliament has rezoned two areas of land in the South Sound basin prone to significant flooding that has increased the area’s potential development density following an application by a private sector developer more than four years ago to make a proposed project financially viable. It has also done the same for a parcel of
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Still haven't filed your taxes? Here's what you need to know

So far this tax season, the IRS has received more than 90 million income tax returns for 2022.
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Retail spending fell in March as consumers pull back

Spending at US retailers fell in March as consumers pulled back amid recessionary fears fueled by the banking crisis.
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Silicon Valley Bank collapse renews calls to address disparities impacting entrepreneurs of color

When customers at Silicon Valley Bank rushed to withdraw billions of dollars last month, venture capitalist Arlan Hamilton stepped in to help some of the founders of color who panicked about losing access to payroll funds.
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Not only is Lake Powell's water level plummeting because of drought, its total capacity is shrinking, too

Lake Powell, the second-largest human-made reservoir in the US, has lost nearly 7% of its potential storage capacity since 1963, when Glen Canyon Dam was built, a new report shows.
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These were the best and worst places for air quality in 2021, new report shows

Air pollution spiked to unhealthy levels around the world in 2021, according to a new report.
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Big-box stores could help slash emissions and save millions by putting solar panels on roofs. Why aren't more of them doing it?

As the US attempts to wean itself off its heavy reliance on fossil fuels and shift to cleaner energy sources, many experts are eyeing a promising solution: your neighborhood big-box stores and shopping malls.
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Look of the Week: Blackpink headline Coachella in Korean hanboks

Bringing the second day of this year's Coachella to a close, K-Pop girl group Blackpink made history Saturday night when they became the first Asian act to ever headline the festival. To a crowd of, reportedly, over 125,000 people, Jennie, Jisoo, Lisa and Rosé used the ground-breaking moment to pay homage to Korean heritage by arriving onstage in hanboks: a traditional type of dress.
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Scientists identify secret ingredient in Leonardo da Vinci paintings

"Old Masters" such as Leonardo da Vinci, Sandro Botticelli and Rembrandt may have used proteins, especially egg yolk, in their oil paintings, according to a new study.
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How Playboy cut ties with Hugh Hefner to create a post-MeToo brand

Hugh Hefner launched Playboy Magazine 70 years ago this year. The first issue included a nude photograph of Marilyn Monroe, which he had purchased and published without her knowledge or consent.
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'A definitive backslide.' Inside fashion's worrying runway trend

Now that the Fall-Winter 2023 catwalks have been disassembled, it's clear one trend was more pervasive than any collective penchant for ruffles, pleated skirts or tailored coats.
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Michael Jordan's 1998 NBA Finals sneakers sell for a record $2.2 million

In 1998, Michael Jordan laced up a pair of his iconic black and red Air Jordan 13s to bring home a Bulls victory during Game 2 of his final NBA championship — and now they are the most expensive sneakers ever to sell at auction. The game-winning sneakers sold for $2.2 million at Sotheby's in New York on Tuesday, smashing the sneaker auction record of $1.47 million, set in 2021 by a pair of Nike Air Ships that Jordan wore earlier in his career.
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The surreal facades of America's strip clubs

Some people travel the world in search of adventure, while others seek out natural wonders, cultural landmarks or culinary experiences. But French photographer François Prost was looking for something altogether different during his recent road trip across America: strip clubs.
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Here's the real reason to turn on airplane mode when you fly

We all know the routine by heart: "Please ensure your seats are in the upright position, tray tables stowed, window shades are up, laptops are stored in the overhead bins and electronic devices are set to flight mode."
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They bought an abandoned 'ghost house' in the Japanese countryside

He'd spent years backpacking around the world, and Japanese traveler Daisuke Kajiyama was finally ready to return home to pursue his long-held dream of opening up a guesthouse.
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Relaxed entry rules make it easier than ever to visit this stunning Asian nation

Due to its remoteness and short summer season, Mongolia has long been a destination overlooked by travelers.
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The most beautiful sections of China's Great Wall

Having lived in Beijing for almost 12 years, I've had plenty of time to travel widely in China.
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Nelly Cheboi, who creates computer labs for Kenyan schoolchildren, is CNN's Hero of the Year

Celebrities and musicians are coming together tonight to honor everyday people making the world a better place.
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Donate now to a Top 10 CNN Hero

Anderson Cooper explains how you can easily donate to any of the 2021 Top 10 CNN Heroes.
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Mahmood defends overhaul of 'out of control' asylum system

Under the plans, refugee status will become temporary and new capped "safe and legal routes" into the UK will be created.
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Snow and ice warnings issued by Met Office as sub-zero temperatures forecast

The weather has turned colder with the risk of snow and ice in parts of the UK as Simon King explains.
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Reselling tickets above face value set to be banned by government

Ministers are expected to announce the plan to tackle touts and resale sites offering tickets at several times face value.
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Keyless car theft devices used by criminals sell for £20k online

It is not illegal currently to own the gadgets but the government has promised to ban them.
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China's investment spree in UK gave it access to military-grade technology, BBC told

Tens of billions of pounds has been spent by the Chinese in the UK since 2000, Panorama has learned.
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Parents arrested after complaining about school on WhatsApp say police have paid £20k

A couple unlawfully arrested over complaints about their child's school say police have paid them damages.
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'She's cuter than me,' says Renée Zellweger on new Bridget Jones statue

A new statue celebrating the character was unveiled in London's Leicester Square on Monday.
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Joshua to fight YouTube star Paul in December

YouTuber Jake Paul will fight ex-world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua in a professional bout in December.
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Gangs buy haulage firms to steal lorryloads of goods

These tactics and others, such as raids on lorries stopped in traffic, are driving a freight-crime surge.
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Secret of a long life? Whiskey, says 107-year-old war veteran

Norman Irwin, who is 107-years-old, was joined by his family and friends at his care home in Coleraine to celebrate.
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Bake Off winner and Strictly star John Whaite reveals steroid addiction

The Strictly runner-up says he began taking steroids because he was unhappy with his body.
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British hacker must repay £4m after hijacking celebrity Twitter accounts

Joseph O'Connor, from Liverpool, hacked more than 130 accounts in July 2020 to promote a Bitcoin scam.
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Cold snap brings chance of snow for some as flood clear-up continues

Storm Claudia moved away on Sunday after delivering over a month's worth of rain to parts of England and Wales.
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Premature birth can be incredibly lonely, says Beatrice

The princess appeared on a podcast ahead of World Prematurity Day for premature birth research charity Borne.
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Watch: Moment Bridget Jones statue is unveiled in London

Renée Zellweger has called a new statue "adorable," adding: "I think she's much cuter than me."
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BBC at scene of severe flooding after Storm Claudia

A major incident has been declared in Monmouth following severe flooding caused by Storm Claudia.
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Watch: How the BBC works... in under two minutes

Culture reporter Noor Nanji explains how the BBC is funded and governed, amid controversy that has lead to the departures of two senior bosses.
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'We should have acted earlier', says BBC chair Samir Shah

Shah was asked why the corporation did not investigate concerns around the editing of a BBC documentary earlier.
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'Labour asylum mutiny begins' and 'crackdown' on ticket touts

The home secretary's "sweeping changes" to asylum laws are leading almost every front page on Tuesday.
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Unprecedented plan for asylum system sees government walk tightrope

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood's plan is unprecedented and marks an enormous change in policy, writes Dominic Casciani.
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Pauline Quirke's family on her dementia: 'She's still funny and recognises us'

The family of the Birds of a Feather actress say "she's still funny, she's talking, she's happy".
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Three things you can do if your child's friends annoy you

It's tempting to tell your child they can't hang out with a friend, but that often won't solve the problem.
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'Sweeping reforms to asylum rules' and 'New humiliation for Andrew'

Monday's papers lead with the home secretary's announcement in regards to asylum seekers in the UK.
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How my on-air 'brain fog' moment sparked a big debate

When the BBC's Zoe Kleinman spoke about going through perimenopause she got a huge response.
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Why are resident doctors striking and how much are they paid?

Resident doctors in England are striking between 14 and 19 November, in their 13th walkout since 2023.
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Bin bags are piling up on this street - residents have had enough

Bin bags put on the pavement for collection leave neighbourhoods worse places to live and work.
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Fuelled by fear, Benn ends 35-year wait for revenge

Conor Benn achieves something his father Nigel was unable to do by beating a Eubank in a dominant rematch.
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Agency staff covering Birmingham bin dispute vote to strike

Members of the Unite union vote to join picket lines in the long-running stand-off from December.
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'Our loved ones died in a hotel crush - the years of legal wait is more trauma'

Family and friends of three teenagers who died at the Greenvale Hotel in 2019 say they feel "left in the dark" over legal delays in the case.
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Snow and ice warnings come into force across Scotland

The Met Office warns conditions will turn colder this week with multiple snow and ice warnings in place.
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Ruined furniture dumped as town calls for better flood defences

Businesses and residents in Monmouthshire are picking up the pieces following severe flooding.
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Christian group sues Quebec City for cancelling MAGA-affiliated musician's summer concert

The Christian group is demanding a refund of $2,609.93 — the cost of the rental space — as well as $5,000 for unconstitutional and unjustified infringements of rights after Quebec City terminated the contract of MAGA-affiliated musician Sean Feucht.
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3 teens killed in crash near Hanover, Ont., remembered for joy they brought others

A week ago, three teenagers were killed in a car crash after leaving a Remembrance Day ceremony at their high school in Hanover, Ont. As a fourth remains in hospital, those who knew the three who died are remembering them as selfless and happy young people whose lives were cut short too soon.
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Duplicate order glitch delays record-setting $2M Grey Cup 50/50 draw

The Saskatchewan Roughrider Foundation says the problem was caused by a surge in traffic and affected customers will be refunded.
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Saskatoon mom hopes children's book about daughter who died of cancer will help others

A Saskatoon mom is hoping to help children with cancer by telling the story of her daughter who died last spring from an aggressive form of leukemia.
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Canada’s curlers become 1st team announced for 2026 Paralympic Winter Games

The first Canadian team for the Paralympics Winter Games in Milan Cortina is all set as five wheelchair curlers were nominated on Monday, the Canadian Paralympic Committee and Curling Canada announced.
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Rogers clients complain of customer service nightmare, spending hours on hold to resolve simple issues

Rogers customers say they’re furious about what they say is a lack of customer service — spending hours and hours trying to cancel services or fix bills — as workers who handled Rogers customer service calls get laid off. Experts point to a lack of competition in the industry and few regulatory protections as the culprit.
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Illicit crypto-to-cash deals are unlocking new ways to launder money in Canada

Canada has long had a problem with dirty money in its economy, whether in banking or real estate, but the advent of anonymous crypto-to-cash services has opened new frontiers for potential laundering and illicit finance, experts say.
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Toronto raises Palestinian flag at city hall, joining other cities across Canada

The Palestinian flag is flying over Toronto city hall Monday after similar moves by other Canadian cities.
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Budget 2025 slashes Canada Student Grants, experts warn

Some experts are concerned that post-secondary students will have access to less money through the Canada Student Grant (CSG), based on a line item buried in Budget 2025.
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Federal refugee employment program faces 'extremely long, ballooning wait times'

Instead of months, a federal program is now taking years to process the applications of skilled refugees living overseas and have a job waiting for them in Canada.
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Roughriders defeat Alouettes 25-17 to win Grey Cup

The Saskatchewan Roughriders have won the 2025 Grey Cup with a 25-17 victory tonight over the Montreal Alouettes at Princess Auto Stadium in Winnipeg. It is Saskatchewan's first CFL championship since 2013.
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Port of Churchill, Hudson Bay Railway get $51M in provincial money toward improvements

Manitoba is putting up $51 million in new funding to help upgrade the Hudson Bay Railway line as federal and provincial government officials were in Winnipeg Sunday to work toward the possibility of expanding the Port of Churchill.
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Calgary man, 7-year-old daughter dead after California ocean wave sweeps them away

Investigators in California say a Calgary man and his seven-year-old daughter have died after they were swept into the Pacific Ocean.
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Quebec’s video game industry says it’s thriving — but government cuts could stall success

While the province is seen internationally as a significant video game development player — and Canada’s $5-billion industry overall is benefiting from global political trends — industry leaders in Quebec say there are still sources of uncertainty affecting business and talent.
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Domestic abusers are weaponizing B.C.'s housing crisis, report reveals

A legal group's interviews with survivors of intimate partner violence show that many stay in abusive relationships because they can't find affordable housing. Following the interviews, a report from Rise Women's Legal Centre is recommending changes to provincial laws, and an expansion of legal aid services.
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Carney says Louis Riel's legacy 'helps to unite' Canada at event marking Métis leader's execution

Prime Minister Mark Carney laid a wreath at the grave of Louis Riel to mark the 140th anniversary of the Red River Métis leader's execution at a ceremony in Winnipeg on Sunday morning.
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First Nation in northern Alberta sheltered in place overnight as RCMP searched for 3 robbery suspects

A First Nation in northern Alberta had to shelter in place overnight, after RCMP spotted three people near the community Saturday evening who were believed to be armed, having allegedly robbed several guns and shot at someone earlier that day.
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U.S.-based liqueur brand Sour Puss moves some production to Canada amid ongoing trade war

Chief political correspondent Rosemary Barton speaks with Andy England, CEO of Phillips Distilling Company, about his company's decision to move production of Sour Puss liqueur to Montreal after being taken off the shelf over the trade war.
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