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Cayman begins risk assessment ahead of CFATF scrutiny

(CNS): The Cayman Islands has launched its 2025-2026 National Risk Assessment, which is part of the goal to strengthen the country’s framework against money laundering, terrorist financing and proliferation financing, officials have said. Completion of the assessment is also an integral part of the preparation for the 5th round of the Caribbean Financial Action Task
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Work begins on strategies for mental health centre

(CNS): The Poinciana Rehabilitation Centre, the mental health facility in East End, is currently home to 15 inpatients, including all the Caymanians who were at institutions in Jamaica, the ministry has told CNS. Last week, the Poinciana Mental Health Advisory Council met for the first time and has now begun its work overseeing the management
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Recycling, reuse become focus for dump solution

(CNS): A solution to the Cayman Islands’ growing garbage problem is still a long way off as the technocrats that will eventually oversee a new policy for tackling the dumps remain in discussions to extricate the government from the failed deal with Dart. As civil servants wind up an agreement to complete the withdrawal from
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Myles: A lot of work needed to make real change

(CNS): Minister for Caymanian Employment and Immigration Michael Myles has said that much change is necessary in order to cure the ills in the current systems, not just to help local people get into and advance in the workplace, but also to stop the exploitation of foreign workers. Myles is focused on a major shake-up
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Robbers hit jewellery shop and pharmacy

(CNS): Police are on the hunt for at least three robbers after two separate hold-ups on Saturday, one in George Town, where armed men held up a jewellery store, and another in West Bay, where a machete-wielding masked man threatened staff. The latest robberies are part of another spike in armed hold-ups. Since the beginning
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Bluff wilderness near Lighthouse trail up for sale

(CNS): A culturally and ecologically sensitive area of land on Cayman Brac that has been placed on the market has stirred a social media storm as residents on all three islands call for the government to use the Environmental Protection Fund to buy the $6.95 million plot and save it from development. The 125 acres,
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Local sprinter makes history at Pan Am Games

(CNS): Davonte Howell made history for Team Cayman in Paraguay last night at the ASU 2025 Jr Pan American Games, winning the islands’ first-ever gold medal in the Men’s 100m. After breaking the Games Record in the heats, Howell shattered it again Tuesday night with an electrifying 9.98s performance to win gold. The time marks
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Satellite tags reveal more of sharks’ secret lives

(CNS): The Department of Environment’s shark research team is taking an even deeper dive into the still largely secret lives of Caribbean reef sharks and blacktip reef sharks with the help of satellite tags. Fieldwork restarted in July to tag more sharks to build on last year’s data, which has revealed new behaviour patterns and
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Jamaicans, West Bayer charged in 1,500lb ganja haul

(CNS): The four men who were arrested last week following the interception of a canoe that turned out to be carrying 1,500lbs of ganja have been charged with illegal trafficking and possession of ganja, as well as the intent to supply and conspiracy to import the drug. Three of the suspects are Jamaican, aged 39,
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Man evades jail despite fracturing friend’s face

(CNS): Colin Anthony Solly (24) received a suspended sentence earlier this month, having been found guilty last year of fracturing his friend’s face in three places after an argument in November 2022 at a social gathering. Solly was charged with GBH, but a number of mitigating factors and circumstances led the judge to suspend his
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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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Home Office seeks to appeal against court ruling on Epping asylum hotel

The High Court refused a last-minute request by the Home Office to intervene in the Epping asylum hotel case.
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Royal Mail and DHL halt some deliveries to US over tariffs

Services including Royal Mail and DHL say they are suspending deliveries until they have proper systems in place.
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Are girls being left behind in school? Experts are sounding the alarm

Girls are still more likely to pass GCSEs, but why is the gender gap now the lowest on record?
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Man appears in court over Palestine Action RAF break-in

Muhammad Umer Khalid is one of five accused of involvement in the June incident.
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Travellers warned of bank holiday disruption

A rail strike and works are expected this weekend as millions begin their bank holiday getaways.
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Noel Clarke loses libel case against the Guardian

The award-winning actor sued the newspaper's publisher for printing allegations of sexual misconduct.
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Apple TV+ raises subscription prices worldwide, including in UK

The streaming industry has seen a series of price hikes from its major players in the past year.
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New dinosaur species unearthed on Isle of Wight named after world record sailor

The medium-sized herbivore once roamed the floodplains of what is now the Island's south-west coast.
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British Airways attendant found naked and on drugs in onboard toilet

A blood test revealed Haden Pentecost, 41, had methamphetamine and amphetamines in his system.
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Dozens arrested and weapons seized ahead of Notting Hill Carnival

Some 100 people have been arrested and 11 guns seized ahead of Notting Hill Carnival, police say.
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TikTok to lay off hundreds of UK content moderators

The firm says it's planning to relocate work to its other offices in Europe and invest more in AI.
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Karen Gillan joins the cast of Highlander reboot

The Scottish actress will star alongside former Superman actor Henry Cavill in a reboot of the classic 80s movie.
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Downton Abbey 'iconic' props and costumes up for auction

Props, costumes and set pieces from the popular British historical drama Downton Abbey are being auctioned for charity in London.
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Watch: London Zoo's capybaras and tortoises on weigh-in day

London Zoo in Regent's Park holds its annual animal weigh-in, with zookeepers weighing and measuring over 10,000 animals to monitor their health and wellbeing.
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Tommy Fury: 'Alcohol was the only thing that made me happy'

Professional boxer Tommy Fury has said he turned to alcohol after an injury left him unable to train or compete.
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Surprise cows visit gives woman mooving experience

A woman has a surprising wake-up call when she hears noises outside and finds cows in her garden.
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Watch: Royals and veterans mark VJ Day 80 years on

The King and Queen led a two-minute silence at a service in Staffordshire to commemorate 80 years since VJ Day.
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Watch: Meteor shower seen in skies above UK

The astronomical event was captured on camera at North York Moors National Park on 13 August.
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She travelled eight hours by bus for violin lessons. Now she's playing Wembley with Coldplay

Musician Pathrycia Mendonça will play with the band as part of Venezuela's Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra.
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Flower girls and bridesmaids – the dogs playing a starring role in weddings

Many couples are including their pet in their big day, we talk to some whose dogs have played a key role.
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Billy Connolly reveals inspirations behind new art collection - including Elton John's leg

Sir Billy has released four new artworks recalling some of the fondest memories from his life.
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Our brother was killed in the Shoreham air crash. I will never unhear Mum's wail

Ten years after the Shoreham Airshow crash bereaved families describe how their lives changed.
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Sikh owners, Sikh manager - what Morecambe takeover means to community

BBC Sport explores the impact of Morecambe's new ownership and manager on the Sikh community, as the National League club enter a new era.
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Home Office to stop using hotel for asylum seekers

The decision is welcomed by South Norfolk Council, which had opposed housing single men there.
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Speeding driver high on cocaine injured six in M8 crash

Dylan Hood ploughed into an unmarked police vehicle as officers were dealing with another driver.
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Fears grassroots rugby cuts will leave clubs struggling

The warning comes amid huge uncertainty for Wales' four professional clubs.
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Victim of fatal west Belfast stabbing named

A man in his 30s has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is currently in police custody.
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Extensive RCMP scrutiny of missing N.S. children's mother, stepfather suggests no criminal involvement

Newly unsealed court documents shed fresh light on the search for two Nova Scotia children and how police subsequently combed through bank records, phone data and GPS information to track the movements of their mother and stepfather leading up to their disappearance.
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B.C. recreational anglers get rare chance to reel in sockeye amid bumper salmon run

Amid bumper returns of millions of prized sockeye salmon, Fisheries and Oceans Canada issued a rare notice opening recreational fishing for the species on a stretch of the Fraser River for 11 days, from Aug. 22 until Sept. 1.
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Cedar the blind baby moose dies 'suddenly and unexpectedly' before transfer to Toronto Zoo

A blind baby moose that was set to join the Toronto Zoo after being rescued near Ottawa last month has died.
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B.C. karaoke bartender faces possible prison time for laundering $500K in undercover sting

A Richmond, B.C. karaoke club bartender faces up to 22 months in prison for laundering nearly half a million dollars for undercover police officers posing as international cocaine traffickers.
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Pending gene therapy gives hope to family of Sask. boy with rare 'childhood Alzheimer's'

For years, Stephanie McCabe and Andre Doucette accepted that their six-year-old son Emmett would die young. Now a possible treatment for Sanfilippo syndrome is changing everything for the Saskatoon family, but first they have to get access to it.
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Marco Arop in limbo as Zürich organizers mull adding Swiss 800m runner to Diamond League Final

Edmonton 800-metre runner Marco Arop must wait until Monday to learn if he'll race in the Diamond League Final next week in Zürich. The reigning world champion could get bumped should meet organizers opt to name a national wild card.
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3 provinces, 1 territory made pharmacare deals. Ottawa won't say if others are coming

Two provinces have implemented pharmacare� this year, two more jurisdictions are preparing to roll it out and the rest of the country doesn't know if Ottawa still intends to subsidize some prescription drugs for them, too.
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Pride parade returns to downtown Edmonton for first time in 7 years

It's been seven years since Edmontonians last lined the city's downtown streets to celebrate with a Pride parade, and organizers say it's back.
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Will regular power cuts soon be part of Canadian summer?

In this issue of our environmental newsletter, we explore why some power companies are switching off power during heat waves and what that means for customers; see what natural regrowth looks like after a wildfire; and learn how and why some cities are cracking down on wood stoves and fireplaces.
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Some N.L. artists pull music from Spotify after CEO's weapons investment

If you want to listen to Colleen Power’s hit debut album, Lucky You Are, you won’t find it on Spotify. She's one of many artists leaving the platform after its CEO invested millions into a company developing AI-powered defence weapons.
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2 N.S. softball team members fought for their lives, and they made it to the Canada Games

The journey to the Canada Games involves hard work, talent and skill. But for Nova Scotia’s softball team, they’ve been overcoming adversity after adversity on the road to St. John’s.
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Canadian companies race to launch rockets into orbit from home soil — a first

One thing that has never been done in Canada is launching rockets into orbit from home soil. That could soon change. And those involved believe that it could both be an economic boon for Canada while also keeping talented engineers at home.
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