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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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WORC secures conviction over forged work permit

(CNS): With WORC said to be investigating dozens of companies for abusing immigration laws as well as scammers who are producing forged documents and bringing migrant workers to Cayman for jobs that don’t exist, officials secured a conviction, recently that landed an offender a three months in jail. Aashish Thapa recently pleaded guilty to five
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Driver pulled from serious BT car smash by fire crews

(CNS): The driver of a black Nissan Skyline landed in hospital in the early hours of Thursday morning, after he smashed into a wall close to Bodden Town Public Library, off Bodden Town Road. The police and other emergency services responded to the report of the single vehicle collision at about 2:30am today when the
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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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Will the government's new asylum plans work?

The PM sent Shabana Mahmood to run the Home Office precisely so that she would be radical.
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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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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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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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Parents arrested after complaining about school on WhatsApp say police have paid £20k

A couple arrested after making complaints about their daughter's school say police have paid them damages.
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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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Sky Sports axes 'sexist' TikTok channel Halo after three days

The female-focused TikTok channel was dubbed "patronising" and "sexist" by social media users.
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Littler wins Grand Slam and secures world number one ranking

Luke Littler celebrates becoming world number one for the first time by beating Luke Humphries to win the Grand Slam of Darts.
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Protest over plan to house 600 asylum seekers in town

A planned peaceful protest took place on Sunday morning in Crowborough, Sussex Police say.
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Yungblud to break from tour over health concerns

The rock star says it is "in my nature to run and run until l run myself to the ground".
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Watch: BBC at scene of severe flooding in Wales

A major incident has been declared in Monmouth following severe and widespread 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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Ros Atkins on... how the BBC is run

The BBC's analysis editor looks at how the organisation works - to understand why two bosses quit over the weekend.
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Do your child's friends annoy you? Here's how to handle it

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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