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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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Dangerous baby-sleep advice given to parents by self-described experts, secret filming reveals

The advice puts babies at risk of serious harm, even death, medical professionals have told the BBC.
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Inciting antisemitism will not be tolerated, Starmer warns Iran

The prime minister promises to tackle "malign threats" at a Downing Street summit focused on antisemitism.
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Poverty and technology leading to record levels of slavery in UK

An independent report warns cost of living pressures are driving up exploitation levels in Britain.
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Potholes fuel voter frustration before elections - so what can be done?

The state of the roads will be at the top of many voters' agenda at this week's local elections in England.
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Counter-terror police investigating arson at disused synagogue

The fire broke out at the former East London Central Synagogue on Tuesday morning.
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British pubs closing at a rate of almost two per day in 2026

The British Beer and Pub Association says 161 pubs have closed in the first three months of this year.
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Widow of falsely accused murder suspect plans to sue Scottish authorities

Sapna Mukherjee said her husband Sougat's life was "irreversibly destroyed" after he was labelled a suspect.
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Man, 25, dies after Brixton drive-by shooting

Keanu Taylor, 25, dies in hospital after shots were fired on Coldharbour Lane on Saturday.
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Vodafone sold us a dream to take on shops - the reality was different

Two women from Lincolnshire are among 62 former franchisees taking the phone company to court.
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Record 1.3m apply for 2027 London Marathon ballot

More than 1.3 million people have applied for next year's event which takes place on 25 April.
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'Having multiple partners isn't all about sex - it's honesty, logistics and a good calendar'

For Naomi Allsworth, being polyamorous is just "a different way to navigate relationships".
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AI firms should face 'minimum wage for robots' to limit job cuts, says tech boss

A tech entrepreneur warns "white-collar workers in places like Cardiff" are "in firing line of AI".
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Closure of rape case of apprentice, 18, 'huge miscarriage of justice'

Cumbria Police say no charges were brought because the "evidential threshold" was not met.
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Peter Kay bomb hoax accused removed from court

Birmingham's Utilita Arena was evacuated on Friday night with the comedian ushered off stage.
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Two arrested over arson attack at Golders Green memorial

A memorial wall was damaged by fire on 27 April in north London, with counter-terror police involved in the investigation.
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Thousands could benefit from cancer jab that cuts treatment time to minutes

Thousands of patients will be offered a new injectable form of an immunotherapy drug that takes minutes.
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Princess Eugenie expecting third child this summer

"His Majesty The King has been informed and is delighted with the news," Buckingham Palace said.
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UK joining Ukraine loan scheme would be good for EU ties, Starmer says

The UK is "discussing participating" in a £78bn (€90bn) European Union loan scheme to support Ukraine, the prime minister says.
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Police probe over 'antisemitic' post of Jewish actress with devil horns

The image was posted by the Scottish Palestine Solidarity Campaign as part of its petition to cancel Maureen Lipman's upcoming performance in Aberdeen.
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Police continue search after 'suspicious explosion'

Officers remain in the Frenchay area of Bristol where two people died in "suspicious blast" at house.
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Boy killed by falling tree was playing with friends

A teenager who died after being hit by a falling tree is named by his former school in Stafford.
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Squishy toy trend caused 'traumatising' burns

A 10-year-old girl could be scarred for life after taking part in the viral social media trend.
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Reform pledges to open migrant detention centres in Green-voting areas

The Green Party has accused Reform of "making abhorrent announcements in attempts to distract voters".
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Temperatures to fall this week after the bank holiday

After last week's warmth, the first full week of May will be noticeably cooler.
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'We'd rather live in a tent than a homeless hostel'

The couple have camped in a park since November and say the support system is "very broken".
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Serious injuries as man falls 'number of floors'

Police seal off a bar in Colmore Row as the venue closes and apologises to customers.
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I found a 1940s treasure trove under the floorboards of my new flat

Kirsty Geddes found the artefacts under the floorboards of a Dumfries attic.
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Watch: Moment WW2 bomb detonated in Plymouth

A loud explosion was heard as bomb disposal experts made the 250kg device safe.
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Manchester born and bred, but moving to Israel

Richard Manville has lived in the UK all his life, but now he's leaving for Israel because he says the antisemitism here is intolerable.
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Royals bid farewell to US with visit to Arlington Cemetery and a block party

King Charles' historic state visit, the first by a British monarch since Queen Elizabeth II's in 2007, has come to an end.
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Has the royal state visit saved the special relationship?

BBC's Sarah Smith looks at whether King Charles' charm offensive with President Trump made a difference to US-UK relations.
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Watch: PM's ex-top aide on Mandelson revelations

Key moments as Morgan McSweeney gives evidence to MPs about Peter Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador.
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What an empty car park tells us about the UK's debt problem

The BBC has been speaking to people living in one of England's poorest communities.
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Chris Mason: Elections this week set to show how politics is changing

The scale of these elections looks set to vividly expose the breadth of Labour's vulnerabilities, Chris Mason writes.
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The threat to summer holidays looming from jet fuel shortages

What impact might shortages have on our summer holidays - and what could be done about it?
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What life is like in the town with the UK’s worst mobile signal

Tenby is a “dead zone” for mobile signal, a business owner said, with the issue driving away customers.
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'Vodafone sold us a dream to take on shops - the reality was different'

Two women from Lincolnshire are among 62 former franchisees taking the phone company to court.
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Police attacked with bottles and masonry in west Belfast

Police had responded to reports that large crowds of people and vehicles had gathered and were driving dangerously.
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Scotland's vape capital - what's behind the boom?

New research has shown a 28% growth in shops selling vape products in Scottish towns and cities - concentrated in the most deprived areas.
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