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Coastguard rescues 3 from sinking boat in North Sound

(CNS): The Cayman Island Coast Guard managed to rescue three people from a sinking boat, Friday afternoon, just minutes after a report was made to the Operation Rescue Coordination Center (ORCC). The quick and efficient rescue in the North sound, west of Stingray City-Coral Gardens was all the more important because the small boat had
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Man charged with attempted murder in Pirates week stabbing

(CNS): A 23-year-old man from George Town has been charged with attempted murder in connection with the stabbing that occurred in the capital last weekend during the Pirates Week finale event. He had turned himself in to police on Wednesday, 19 November when he was arrested. He was then formally charged with Attempted Murder, Wounding
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Progressives abstain from 2026/27 $2.5B budget vote

(CNS): The government successfully steered is appropriations bill through parliament Friday with the third reading but despite money being allocated in this budget for the formal creation of an office for the opposition leader and other additional support for the official opposition, four Progressives members, present at the time of the vote abstained. Government carried
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CoP ordered to pay lawyer US$95k for illegal search & seizure

(CNS): The commissioner of police has been ordered by the Grand Court to pay defence attorney Keith Myers US$95,000 in indemnity or compensatory costs after the crown conceded that police executed an illegal search warrant at the lawyers home and went on to seize, retain and download, electronic devices that contained legally privileged information. The
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Owners to pick-up tab for renourishment of 7MB

(CNS): The coalition government will be saving at least some money for the public purse this budget cycle as it is no longer going to pay for the renourishment of the eroded parts of the southern-end of Seven Mile Beach. The minister responsible for sustainability, Katherine Ebanks-Wilks, said private land owners of the beachfront there
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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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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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Lord Cameron reveals he had prostate cancer

The former PM is calling for more men to be screened for the disease, which is the most common cancer in males in the UK.
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Minister denies Budget leaks have damaged economy

A former Bank of England chief economist says Budget speculation has "caused paralysis for businesses and consumers".
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Murder victim named as girl, 13, released on bail

Sarah Forrester, 55, has been named as the woman who died in a house in Swindon on Friday.
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Navy intercepts two Russian ships in English Channel

HMS Severn headed off the warship and a tanker as they sailed west through the Dover Strait, the Ministry of Defence said.
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Protesters march over barracks asylum seeker plan

Hundreds of people are protesting Home Office asylum seeker housing plans in East Sussex.
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Murder charge after man stabbed at student flats

Benjamin Katabana will appear at Norwich Magistrates' Court on Monday.
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Renaissance painting found in garage sells for £685k

A painting believed to be by Perugino depicting the Madonna and child went for £685,000.
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Jailed ex-leader of Reform in Wales is 'ancient history', says Yusuf

The party's head of policy says he has never met Nathan Gill, who served as the leader of Reform UK in Wales in 2021.
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UK and Scottish ministers to hold rival Mossmorran summits

The Scottish and UK governments have invited each other to meetings amid confusion over efforts to support the chemical plant.
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Rail fares to be frozen in England next year

Regulated fares, which include season tickets and off-peak returns, will not see annual price rises for the first time in 30 years, the government announces.
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Tourist tax expected to be introduced for London

London may introduce an overnight tourist levy, potentially raising £240m annually for the city.
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Mouseman table sells for 'world record price'

The table was one of two belonging to Moorlands School in Leeds, which were sold at auction.
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Labour's Troubles Bill faces battle as veterans issue resurfaces

The SAS Regimental Association is threatening legal action if the bill is enacted in its current state.
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Man charged with arson after three house fires

A 50-year-old man has been charged with dangerous driving and arson with intent to endanger life.
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EV grant scheme boost worth £1.3bn expected in Budget

But it is also possible electric vehicle owners could face a new tax elsewhere in Wednesday's Budget.
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First Skybus Cornwall to Gatwick flight takes off

The Cornish airline has agreed a short-term contract to run the service.
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Mum of two left penniless by Tinder scammer

A mother of two tells the BBC she felt "embarrassed" and "stupid" after giving her savings away to a fraudster she met online.
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Watch the moment Nathan Gill is sentenced

Gill was sentenced to a total of ten-and-a-half years in prison.
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Pope Leo impresses crowd with 'great catch'

Pope Leo XIV held up the Tyrone GAA jersey to great cheers from the crowd.
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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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Tommy Robinson supporters are turning to Christianity, leaving the Church in a dilemma

The Church of England is grappling with what to do about followers of the far-right figure embracing faith.
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How the budget could turn Generation Z into generation debt

There's growing concern that current tax and spending policies help pensioners, but are unfair on younger generations.
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A year after coal tip landslide, my dream home is worthless

A year on from the landslide that swept through Cwmtillery, residents say they are still fearful.
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'Cluedo was my father's lockdown project'

Anthony Pratt's daughter explains how evenings performing at country hotels inspired the murder-mystery game.
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A private jet and massive debt - the rise and fall of a £1m Glastonbury ticket scammer

Ripped-off customers are hunting for Miles Hart after he sold hundreds of Glastonbury tickets and vanished.
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