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Cabinet urged to protect wetlands from developers

(CNS): Developers will decide the future of the critically important Central Mangrove Wetlands unless the Cayman Islands Government takes targeted, decisive action to develop an interim plan to protect this ecosystem in advance of the much-needed and long-awaited National Development Plan, Sustainable Cayman said in a long letter to Cabinet. The activist group said there
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Local banks react to US interest rate increase

(CNS): Cayman’s high street banks are wasting no time in responding to the 0.25% interest rate increase in the United States on Wednesday. The banks have begun circulating notices that interest rates here on loans will increase from 6.75% to 7% on Friday. The US Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) voted unanimously to raise its benchmark
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Hew refutes claim he removed T&B checks

(CNS): Opposition Leader Joey Hew has said that Immigration Minister Michael Myles’ accusations that he had changed the Trade and Business Licensing Act in 2017 to remove the need for applicants to prove they are up to date with pensions and healthcare benefits for staff were false. Appearing on Radio Cayman on Wednesday, Hew said
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Lawyer with diverse experience is HRC chair

(CNS): Nicholas Dixey, an independent lawyer with a diverse background in criminal and civil work, has been appointed as the chairman of the Human Rights Commission. Governor Jane Owen announced this week that Dixey, who was already a commissioner, took up the role of chair on 4 September and will continue until November next year,
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Local fisherfolk test out shark deterrent

(CNS): The Department of Environment (DoE) has been actively testing the Rpelx electromagnetic shark deterrent device with local fisherfolk to prevent sharks from taking their catch, while protecting Cayman’s breeding shark population from the impact of fishing. Earlier this year, in response to concerns expressed by local anglers about an apparent rise in interactions with
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No permits for 2,000 bosses in pension default

(CNS): Caymanian Employment and Immigration Minister Michael Myles has said that around 2,000 business owners are in default on staff pensions and health insurance payments, totalling CI$2 million, but from now on, none of these employers will be granted new or renewed permits or trade and business licences until they clear what they owe. Enforcement
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Lack of hurricanes breaks season records

(CNS): An unusual record has been broken for this year’s hurricane season. Having reached the peak time for storm activity, not one hurricane has so far formed in the Atlantic, the longest time without one in the satellite era, weather experts have said. Last month, Colorado State University dropped its forecast from 13 to nine
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Witness insists blood loss didn’t cause death

(CNS): Under cross-examination on Monday, an expert witness insisted that Travis Ebanks (29) did not die because of blood loss, even though he accepted that he may have lost as much as 50% of his blood after he was shot in the neck and chest around an hour before arriving at the Emergency Room in
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CIG silent on bill to amend conservation law

(CNS): Almost two weeks after independent opposition MP Chris Saunders (BTW) gazetted an amendment bill to the National Conservation Act that experts say would have a serious negative impact on local conservation and the environment, the Cayman Islands Government still has not said whether it will support the proposed changes.  National Conservation Council Chair Dr
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Police use pepper spray to stop machete fight

(CNS): At least one man was injured with a machete and two people were exposed to pepper spray deployed by police officers outside a bar on Canal Point Drive in George Town early Saturday morning. The police said they responded to a report of a fight at a liquor-licensed premises at around 2:30am. When they
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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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Flight chaos caused by software defect in the 'space of a millisecond', report says

The failure led to more than 2,000 flights being cancelled and hundreds of thousands of passengers affected.
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MI5 accepts it gave evidence based on lies in neo-Nazi spy case

It is the first time MI5 has confirmed the BBC's revelation that it gave evidence based on lies in court while defending the violent informant.
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Sisters of 'Putney pusher' suspect say DNA will clear his name

Nicholas Brandram's sisters tell the BBC he did a DNA test to speed up the inquiry but never got the results.
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Twenty women had breasts removed unnecessarily during cancer treatment, NHS trust admits

The trust's new chief executive says he apologises unreservedly - "What happened was utterly unacceptable."
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We have a duty to 'progress' Good Friday Agreement, taoiseach tells PM

The pair were expected to discuss a further strengthening of ties including boosting trade, security and working with the European Union.
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Teen who piloted Channel boat with 165 migrants jailed

Chan Mathok Atak has been sentenced to two years and three months in prison after piloting the boat.
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British rapper Sway dies aged 44

Sway, whose hits included Still Speedin' and Level Up, was living in Ghana at the time of his death.
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Football club apologises for United 93 shirt advert

Oxford United apologises for the image, which features the call sign of one of the planes used in the 9/11 attacks.
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'Insufficient funds' to pay Brewdog creditors after takeover deal

Administrators say about £489,000 was owed for staff wages and holiday pay and £2.4m was owed to HMRC for unpaid VAT.
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Jagtar Singh Johal granted bail nine years after being detained in India

Th Sikh activist from Dumbarton was arrested in 2017 in India in connection with alleged terror offences.
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Badenoch says she is instructing lawyers to challenge government after Tory-run council's 94% tax hike

A row is growing over Wandsworth Council's rise, which the local authority is blaming on government funding cuts.
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Ex-Labour deputy leader Tom Watson joins Palantir

Lord Watson praises his new employers but says there are "legitimate questions" about big tech firms that "require answers".
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Mother expected to plead guilty over child deaths

Yasmeen Ali is expected to plead guilty to manslaughter by reason of diminished responsibility.
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Move faster to solve climate challenges, Prince William says

The Prince of Wales tells the BBC we need to "accelerate" in finding solutions to climate challenges as Earthshot nominees are unveiled.
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Council staff refused anonymity for Sara Sharif inquest

A coroner rejects an application for three workers after the media, including the BBC, opposed it.
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Healey to ask EU finance ministers to let UK into Made in Europe scheme

The chancellor wants the Made in Europe programme to deepen ties with the UK "rather than erecting new barriers".
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British woman rescued in Malawi shootout that left four suspected kidnappers dead

The mother of two young children was kidnapped last week in the middle of the day in the main city, Blantyre.
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Charles 'sounded giddily elated' after Diana died, Earl Spencer claims

Buckingham Palace has strongly pushed back against claims in a new book by the late Princess of Wales's brother.
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US fans with Ed Sheeran tickets left torn over Macklemore controversy

With Sheeran's next gig this weekend, some ticket holders said they were in two minds about going.
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Sunshine to return to parts of UK with warmer and drier weather on way

High pressure over the UK next week will bring a break from the wet and windy weather so far this month.
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UK's 'dismal' Eurovision song choices to be examined by MPs

It comes after the UK's entry Look Mum No Computer came last in May's final, scoring just one point.
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Fenced-in woman, 81, wins three-year access fight

Derbyshire County Council shut off a gap, which had been used by a family since 1967.
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Archbishop of Canterbury withdraws award from Muslim cleric who praised Osama bin Laden

The award was handed out last week, on the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.
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Harry Styles funds free coffee at two London cafes

The singer funded free coffees for customers at Kaffeine's two central London cafes on Saturday.
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'Don't be silly' over Falklands and Irish unity, top Tory tells Trump

Shadow foreign secretary Tom Tugendhat says the US president's recent comments were aimed at US voters, in a BBC interview.
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Police hold press conference in search for girl, 13, missing for six days

Lillia went missing from Bolton, Greater Manchester, on Friday and was last seen boarding a bus on Saturday.
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Royal row intensifies after fresh claims in Diana's brother book

Diana’s brother has published fresh claims about King Charles saying he was "giddily elated" in a phone call after the death of the Princess of Wales.
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'Luck and timing': Matthew Rhys on his historic Emmy Awards double win

Speaking to the BBC, the Welsh actor described the "surreal" experience of becoming the first person to win two lead acting prizes in one night.
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The key findings and recommendations from the Lucy Letby inquiry

Former nurse Lucy Letby is serving 15 whole-life prison terms for murdering seven babies and attempting to murder seven more.
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Watch: What's behind the decision to review Harry and Meghan's UK security?

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are going to be given a review of their publicly-funded security after their return to live in the UK.
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Not just 'Nice Guy Eddie': Lib Dems eager for leader to show radical side at party conference

There is a sizeable group of Lib Dem MPs who openly question whether the party's problem is with its leader, while others support his stance.
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War may be coming. Are we psychologically ready?

The military and government say the risk of conflict is growing, but we may not be mentally ready for it
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Johnny Marr guitars sell for almost £4m at auction

One instrument was used on the The Smiths' debut album and also appeared on the cover of Oasis's debut single.
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Learner drivers turn to YouTube and TikTok to cut costs - but instructors warn of risks

One learner says social media clips saved her money, but there was also misinformation online.
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Tailgate parties, marching bands... and Ted Lasso? Wembley hosts US college game

Wembley will host its first American college football game on Saturday and one of Kansas' most famous fans could be among the 60,000 crowd.
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We bought our £242,000 home without a deposit - here's how

The share of UK mortgages with smaller deposits is the highest it's been since 2008. The BBC spoke to borrowers about how they manage the risks.
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Twenty women had breasts removed needlessly, says NHS trust

The trust's new chief executive says he apologises unreservedly - "What happened was utterly unacceptable."
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