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Reduce, recycle at heart of new CI$10M waste plan

(CNS): The sustainability ministry will be focusing on reducing the amount of waste going to the George Town dump through diversionary practices such as recycling and encouraging the community to reduce waste in general as the life of ‘Mount Trashmore’ nears its end. Katherine Ebanks-Wilks has revealed that government is shaping a new ten-year, CI$10million,
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Primary school student found with knife on bus

(CNS): The Department of Education Services has opened an investigation into the circumstances surrounding a primary school student, from Red Bay, being in possession of a knife while travelling on the government school bus this morning. Officials said the school has begun internal investigations into the incident and is following established procedures to address the
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No Christmas bulk waste collection, says DoEH

(CNS): The Department of Environmental Health has confirmed that there will be no pre-Christmas bulk waste collection this year as the annual opportunity for residents to throw out the bulking things they no longer want as it took place in May Information circulating on social media that it is happening next month is false. The
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Budget scrutiny wraps up but PPM & NCFC at odds

(CNS): The way government handled the budget debate and subsequent finance committee hearing has left the Progressives opposition and the Coalition at odds with each other after the scrutiny of the new $2.5billion spending plan wrapped up, Wednesday. Kenneth Bryan MP (GTC), the deputy opposition leader, has accused government of shutting down debate while the
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CTC accountant borrowed to cover-up missing cash

(CNS): A local accountant and ex-employee of the Cayman Turtle Centre was given a two-year probation order last month when a long-running fraud case finally came to an end. Rachel Naomi Ebanks (67) pleaded guilty to false accounting in July, three years after she was first arrested and accused of stealing as much as $300,000
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Men’s national team pulls solid win in Concacaf friendly

(CNS): The Cayman Islands Men’s National Football Team closed out the November FIFA International Match Window with a convincing 4–0 win over Anguilla recently, capping a four-match Concacaf friendlyseries hosted at the Truman Bodden Sports Complex. Saturday’s win delivered the first victory for head coach Dougie Rowe and marked senior national team debuts for four
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Walton defends need for police budget increase to $75M

(CNS): The commissioner of police, Kurt Walton, who also heads up the coastguard and the regiment, has said he is pleased with his appropriation of almost CI$75million annually to fund the police services over the next two years -around $10million more than the 2025 final budget. Described by Premier André Ebanks as a “robust budget”
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Myles sets off political fireworks over historic failings

(CNS): Michael Myles pulled no punches when he offered his view on the historic failings of Cayman’s immigration system and the blind eye that he said politicians have turned to it, over the decades, when he appeared before finance committee, Tuesday evening. As he answered questions on what is a relatively small number of appropriations
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NRA warns drivers about night-work in WB and GT

(CNS): The National Roads Authority (NRA) has said it is embarking on road works at the West Bay Four Way Stop by the Centennial Towers and at the junction of Main Street and Shedden Road in George Town by Elizabethan Square this week. The West Bay work will take place Tuesday and Wednesday nights from
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Constitution provides shield for pro-Caymanian discrimination

(CNS): As MPs continued scrutinizing the government’s $2.5billion spending plans for the next two years in finance committee on Monday the attorney general, Samuel Bulgin, implied the government proposal to increase driver and vehicle licensing fees for non-Caymanians is constitutional because of a carve out or shield that gives government a wide berth when it
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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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UK did 'too little, too late', leading to thousands more Covid deaths, says inquiry

Report on government decision-making says delays cost 23,000 lives in the first wave in England.
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Some migrants to face 20 year wait for settled status

Shabana Mahmood says becoming part of the UK is "not a right but a privilege – and one that must be earned".
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Rapist ex-Met officer given another life sentence

David Carrick is sentenced for sexually abusing a 12-year-old girl and raping another woman.
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Wales host Bosnia and NI visit Italy in play-offs

Wales will host Bosnia-Herzegovina and Northern Ireland travel to Italy in the World Cup play-off semi-finals.
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Channel Tunnel says UK investment 'non-viable' as it halts projects

The company claims "unsustainable" levels of taxation has made any future investments "non-viable".
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Ice warnings across parts of UK as cold snap sets in

New ice warnings were issued in Scotland, England and Wales for Friday, with the coldest night of the week expected on Thursday.
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Woman who drove round bend at 85mph admits killing three men

Connor Page, Lewis Soden and Reece Williams were all killed in the crash outside the village of Dunmore near Falkirk last year.
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£1bn growth plan for Greater Manchester unveiled

Andy Burnham says the city region wants to "pioneer a new model for economic growth" in the next decade.
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Six-figure sum agreed after baby's choking death

Oliver's parents are glad to have reached a settlement with Jelly Beans Day Nursery in Ashford.
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Burnham refuses to rule out challenging Starmer for leadership

Burnham says he is focused on his current role as Manchester mayor but could not say what the future holds.
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Teacher struck off for OnlyFans page fined £25,000 for unpaid tax bill

HMRC accused Kirsty Buchan of failing to pay more than £38,000 in tax over a 12-month period.
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Three people charged in missing ashes funeral fraud probe

Officers are investigating the former A Milne funeral directors in Glasgow and Dumbarton.
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Almost one million young people still not in work or education, figures show

Whilst the figure has dropped slightly, it still equates to one-in-eight young people in the UK, according to the Office for National Statistics.
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Ripley's revealed as buyer of $12m golden toilet

The first edition of Maurizio Cattelan's work was stolen from Blenheim Palace in 2019.
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'I don't know what the future holds': Burnham refuses to rule out Starmer challenge

Speaking to BBC Breakfast, the mayor of Greater Manchester did not reply when pressed about a possible challenge to Keir Starmer for the Labour leadership.
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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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Lockdown could have been avoided - key findings from Covid inquiry

The long-awaited report is published into how well or badly the government handled the Covid pandemic.
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The private notes and secret documents that tell the inside story of the UK's Covid response

The Covid inquiry is set to publish its second set of findings looking in detail at the huge political decisions that had to be made in 2020.
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The real fallout after the ousting of Labour from a super safe seat in Wales

Now Labour faces its toughest task yet in Wales - convincing voters to keep believing, ahead of the 2026 Senedd election
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Why trying too hard may be holding you back at work

Perfectionism looks good on paper, but its consequences might be the very thing keeping you stuck.
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How serious is the Russian spy ship move?

The movements of the Yantar is a worry for Britain's defence chiefs and provocative.
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'I worked, I paid taxes - then the bank took my home'

Homeowners facing repossession homelessness doubles in three years, BBC investigation finds.
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Your pictures of snow and ice across the UK

BBC Weather Watchers send in pictures of snowmen, wintry landscapes and dogs braving the cold snap.
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Rapist ex-Met officer given another life sentence

David Carrick is sentenced for sexually abusing a 12-year-old girl and raping another woman.
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Covid decision-making in NI was 'chaotic', says inquiry

The criticisms were contained in the UK Covid-19 Inquiry's second report, which examined government decision-making at the time.
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Families claim damages over carbon monoxide leak at primary school

A Scottish local authority is facing nearly 30 damages claims following a carbon monoxide leak at one of its primary schools.
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How WhatsApp messages revealed ex-Reform politician's pro-Russian bribes

The former leader of Reform UK in Wales has admitted bribery and will be sentenced on Friday.
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Bill passes to fast-track transmission line in northern B.C.

A bill to fast-track construction of the multibillion-dollar North Coast Transmission Line passed third reading Thursday, despite attempts by the B.C. Conservatives and B.C. Greens to stall or amend it.
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Bell slashes nearly 700 jobs in latest round of layoffs

Bell Canada says it's cutting about 690 employees, mostly managers, to help reduce debt and drive growth. The cuts follow thousands of company layoffs last year.
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City investigating after videos show Toronto contractor driving snowplow through pro-Palestinian demonstration

“Thank goodness no one was hurt,” Mayor Olivia Chow told reporters before confirming city staff have been asked to investigate incident.
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2 dead, child critically injured, after Brampton house fire

Two adults are dead after an overnight house fire in Brampton that also left four others, including a child, in critical condition. Police said they're still looking for three people who lived in the building.
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Bill restoring citizenship for 'Lost Canadians' becomes law

The "Lost Canadians" legislation, which aims to fix Canada's unconstitutional citizenship by descent rules, passed in the Senate Wednesday and received royal assent Thursday afternoon.
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Man charged after Winnipeg nurse sexually assaulted in parkade

A man has been charged with sexual assault after a Winnipeg hospital nurse was attacked in a parkade, police say.
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Government seeks to retroactively change law, potentially avoiding paying veterans over federal error

The Carney government’s budget legislation contains an amendment that lawyers representing veterans say is a bid to cover up a decades-long error that led to overcharging for long-term care.
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Ontario minor hockey investigating after coaches get in fist fight at U13 game

All bench staff on both teams have been suspended indefinitely pending a hearing, the OMHA told CBC News.
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Video showing mishandling of a dead body in Quebec City prompts coroner's investigation

The Quebec coroner's office has launched an internal investigation after a video circulated online showing a funeral transporter inappropriately moving a body.
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Rising cost of food is changing how Canadians eat, survey shows

According to the latest edition of the Canadian Food Sentiment Index, four out of every five people surveyed said food is their top expense pressure.
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St. John's man fears he'll be 'back on the street' after being evicted from social housing

When Kyle Harbin moved from a private shelter to a shared house in the heart of St. John’s, he hoped for stability, and a transition into a new, comfortable life.� Two years later, he's being evicted.
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Calgary advocate leads national push for revival of Online Harms Act to protect kids

A Calgary woman is leading a national push to have the federal government revive legislation aimed at protecting people — especially children — from harmful content online.
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Huskies hunt for Vanier Cup breakthrough in home province against high-flying Carabins

The Canada West champion Saskatchewan Huskies take the field at Mosaic Stadium in their home province against RSEQ victor Montreal Carabins in the 60th installment on the Vanier Cup on Saturday.
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Don’t stop: Canadian short track champ Steven Dubois pushes through injury toward Olympics

For someone considered one of the fastest short track speed skaters in the world, Steven Dubois was in unfamiliar territory at the beginning of this critical Olympic season: A hip injury forced him to stop skating.
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New petition attempts to recognize Afghanistan veterans with the Victoria Cross

The Victoria Cross, Canada’s highest military honour, hasn’t been awarded to a Canadian soldier since the Second World War. Now, a petition before the House of Commons meant to rectify that situation has reached more than 16,000 signatures.
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This community fridge is spending $6,000 per month on food, and it's still not enough

A Dartmouth, volunteer-run organization says it's now buying nearly $6,000 worth of food each month for people to take for free from its community fridge.
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