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One arrested as online scammers con more victims

(CNS): A 35-year-old man from George Town has been arrested on suspicion of obtaining property by deception in regard to an online scam. A member of the public paid a deposit for a vehicle advertised on social media, but the seller then cut off communication. The arrested man is suspected of having been involved in
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Free tests offered to all for World AIDS day

(CNS): As part of the 2025 observance of World AIDS Day, free and confidential HIV screenings will be offered to the public across Grand Cayman and Cayman Brac this week. Residents are encouraged to take advantage of this important health service, which remains a key pillar of early detection and prevention. The tests will be
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Attraction board boss suspended after internal audit

(CNS): The director of the Cayman Islands National Attractions Authority, Patrick Thompson, has been placed on administrative leave by the board following an internal audit into “serious allegations” about him and other staff regarding the mismanagement of Pedro St James, among other issues. The CINAA oversees the historic monument, as well as the Botanic Park,
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CAL plane hit by service vehicle at Tampa airport

(CNS): A Cayman Airways aircraft was clipped by a stair-truck on Friday at Tampa International Airport(TPA) while the plane was being guided to its gate by ground crew, including wing walkers, after arriving as flight KX200 from Grand Cayman. Airline officials said the incident was uneventful but resulted in minor wingtip damage, and the aircraft
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MRCU to visit LC every Friday to control mozzie surge

(CNS): The Mosquito Research and Control Unit has stepped up controls in Little Cayman following a surge in numbers on the island. MRCU teams were in Little Cayman last Friday, conducting service requests, swamp inspections and thermal fogging. In response to the increased need for mosquito control, teams will now travel to Little Cayman each
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New rules for tax reporting in virtual assets arena

(CNS): Regulations to implement two international tax reporting frameworks in the Cayman Islands, the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) and amendments to the Common Reporting Standard (CRS), have been published in the Cayman Islands Legislation Gazette. The amended reporting standards build on existing tax transparency frameworks and seek to prevent the use of virtual assets for
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Labour Tribunal beefed up ahead of new laws

� (CNS): Another seventeen people have been added to the Labour Tribunal as the Cayman Islands Government gears up to improve its enforcement. Caymanian Employment and Immigration Minister Michael Myles has promised a new regime to ensure that local people not only have clear access to all jobs in Cayman, but are also protected from rogue
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Eight birds positive for avian flu, no human cases

(CNS) UPDATED: As of Sunday night, no additional cases of avian bird flu other than the eight known cases have been detected at any of the sites tested, as government teams continued the containment work over the weekend after the virus was found in turkeys at a farm in West Bay on Cemetery Road last week.
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UK-OTs talking shop ends with usual assurances

(CNS): The United Kingdom and its Overseas Territories (OTs) have issued the usual communiqué following the annual Joint Ministerial Council in London last week, containing the usual assurances that relations remain on good terms. Discussions this year focused on devolution and democratic autonomy, inclusion under the principle of “nothing about you without you”, mutual respect
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Ensuring a resilient future for the Cayman Islands� �

Sustainable Cayman writes: As the Development Plan Appeals Tribunal continues its vital work, it is crucial to emphasise that the decisions being made today will shape the future of our beloved Islands for generations. Sustainable Cayman understands the importance of this process and we are actively engaged in the Tribunal’s discussions with a simple but
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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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Twelve further prisoners accidentally released, says Lammy

It comes on top of the 91 who were accidentally freed between April and October.
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OBR head's resignation leaves potential landmines for Reeves

Chancellor's next mission to find a respected and credible economist to run the OBR will require careful balance
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Jury trial reforms set to be announced

The changes will restrict the right to a jury trial in a bid to reduce the backlog of cases.
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UK criticises Gaza aid delays as tents take year to arrive

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said the situation remains "dire" as the United Nations warned 1.5 million people are in need of urgent shelter.
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Doctors to stage five-day strike before Christmas

Walkout in England begins on 17 December and will be 14th strike in pay dispute.
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Epping council loses bid over Home Office intervention

Supreme Court rules the council cannot stop the Home Office intervening in its bid to block asylum seekers.
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Hillsborough police report 'may not give answers'

A long-delayed report into police conduct at Hillsborough is due to be published by the Independent Office for Police Conduct.
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Sound of 2026: 10 acts you'll be obsessed with next year

The list tips new music for the coming year, following previous winners like Adele, Haim and Chappell Roan.
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Teenage girl dies in minibus crash near school

The teenager was travelling in a minibus when it collided with a car in Toulston Lane, police say.
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Our daughter died from meningitis after starting uni - a jab would have saved her

Meg Draper was enjoying the social side of student life - within weeks she had died from meningitis.
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Jamie Laing's Candy Kittens to acquire UK snack brand Graze

The deal comes as Unilever plans to offload some food brands to focus on care and beauty.
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US and UK agree zero tariffs deal on pharmaceuticals

The deal follows threats of tariffs as high as 100% on branded drug imports.
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Police consider corporate manslaughter charges in Post Office scandal

The move comes as police continue to investigate what has been called the UK's most widespread miscarriage of justice.
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Banquet, Bowie and football in upcoming German state visit

King Charles this week in Windsor will host the first state visit from Germany for 27 years.
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Teen dies after getting out of ambulance on M5

The motorway was closed in both directions after the incident on Sunday night.
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Tulip Siddiq says Bangladesh jail term is 'unfair'

The MP, and niece of Bangladesh's ousted former leader, received a two-year sentence in her absence over corruption allegations.
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PM says UK must engage with China despite security worries

The PM spoke at the Lady Mayor's banquet, traditionally used to set out foreign policy for the year ahead.
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Doorbell captures theft of Christmas tree from porch

The tree had only been up for five days when it was stolen and dumped in a nearby park.
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Matthew Rhys 'steals' Netflix character from Anthony Hopkins

The actor admits he "unashamedly" copied his fellow Welshman's portrayal of killer Hannibal Lecter.
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Watch: Market's pigeons flee at sight of hawk

Video shows pigeons fleeing a marketplace at the sight of a hawk brought in to scare them away.
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Watch: 'Mind-blowing' - BBC correspondents react as OBR releases Budget details early

In the lead up to the Chancellor delivering her Budget, the Office for Budget Responsibility published their report early in error.
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Ros Atkins on… MPs examining the BBC memo

After the resignations of Director General and CEO of News, The Culture, Media and Sport committee invited a number of senior BBC figures to be quizzed on what has happened.
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The Papers: 'OBR chief resigns' and 'Reeves clings on'

The exit of the Office of Budget Responsibility chair follows continued attention on the chancellor.
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When's the right time to put your Christmas tree up?

When you should you decorate for Christmas – and how to keep your tree looking good until the big day.
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Car made famous by Bond was left to rust on a drive - now it's worth £1m

Local children jumped on the bonnet, and there was even a mouse nest in the highly-valuable car.
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'Sweeter than a marmalade sandwich' - Paddington musical declared a hit by critics

The beloved bear stars in a new stage adaptation with songs written by McFly's Tom Fletcher.
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David Dimbleby: Can William's 'ordinary Joe' approach win back more support for the monarchy?

Polls suggest public approval for the monarchy has declined, which raises the question of what King Charles and Prince William could do to win back more support for the institution.
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