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CUC to raise $53M with rights offer to shareholders

(CNS): Caribbean Utilities Company Ltd (CUC), Grand Cayman’s power provider, is hoping to raise US$51.3 million by offering its Class A ordinary shareholders the opportunity to buy additional shares. CUC said it intends to use the proceeds to finance alternative energy projects, ongoing additions and upgrades to its generation, transmission and distribution systems, and general
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WB grocery shop robbed by masked men

(CNS): The West Bay grocery store located at the junction of West Church Street and Town Hall Road by the district’s four-way stop was robbed early yesterday morning by two masked men armed with a machete. The men entered the store, demanded cash, and fled the location with an undisclosed sum of money. The suspects
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New voter list increases by just 65

(CNS): The new list of electors published by the Elections Office on Tuesday has just a few dozen more voters than the July list, even though the 2025 General Election and a three-question referendum will take place in around seven months. While the premier hasn’t yet set a date for the poll, it is expected
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Social welfare overhaul reaches final stages

(CNS): Two years after the Financial Assistance Act was passed in parliament and a year after the regulations were implemented, the Needs Assessment Unit will officially become the Department of Financial Assistance (DFA) on 10 October, as work continues on reforming the delivery of welfare assistance to those in need. A number of changes have
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Police help rescue child trapped alone in car

(CNS): The RCIPS is urging people to never leave children or pets alone in vehicles, even for very short amounts of time. On Tuesday afternoon, the police responded to a report that a young child had been locked in a vehicle outside a business in West Bay. The officers who attended the location spoke to
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Parents urged to get kids vaccinated against HPV

(CNS): The Ministry of Health and Wellness and the Public Health Department have begun an HPV vaccination drive this month to protect against human papillomavirus (HPV), a group of over 200 viruses, some of which can spread through intimate skin-to-skin contact. Some parents are reluctant to get young children vaccinated because of the virus’s association
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Bid opened on $150 million loan for UPM projects

(CNS): The finance ministry has issued a request for proposals (RFP) from financial institutions for a CI$150 million loan facility. The borrowing was approved in the 2024/25 budget and is to cover the shortfall between the current UPM government’s anticipated surplus and its growing bill for capital projects. A government press release said the money
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Ex-CPA chair’s wetland project will fuel more flooding

(CNS): Al Thompson, a local hardware merchant and former chair of the Central Planning Authority, has been given the green light for a $7.5 million subdivision in the wetlands in Bodden Town adjacent to the proposed East-West Arterial extension. According to minutes from the 28 August CPA meeting, Thompson was granted planning permission and a
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Responsible developer wants sustainable planning rules

Top Hat writes: As a developer who strives to operate ethically and responsibly, it’s incredibly frustrating to see the lack of accountability and poor planning that continues to put both residents and the environment at risk. Development should contribute to a better, more resilient future for Grand Cayman — not worsen the flooding and infrastructure
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First CIG report released on state of cruise tourism

(CNS): The Economics and Statistics Office has released a report on the impact of cruise tourism on Cayman’s economy, based on data from the Florida Caribbean Cruise Association, the Port Authority of the Cayman Islands and the Department of Tourism. The document looks at government revenue from cruise tourism, how much passengers spend while ashore,
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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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Met officer charged over royal escort crash death

Helen Holland, 81, was hit by a motorcycle that was part of an escort for the Duchess of Edinburgh.
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PCs who searched athlete Bianca Williams and her partner get their jobs back

Jonathan Clapham and Sam Franks were sacked over their search of Bianca Williams and Ricardo Dos Santos.
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Women in Submarine Service suffered misogyny and bullying, Navy inquiry finds

Admiral Sir Ben Key said: "We must be better than this and do better than we have."
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Nearly £22bn pledged for carbon capture projects over 25 years

Sir Keir Starmer says carbon capture clusters on Merseyside and Teesside will "kickstart growth".
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Unclear how daughter of tech tycoon died on Sicily yacht, inquest hears

The inquests into the British tech tycoon, his 18-year-old daughter and two other victims of the yacht sinking have opened.
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Girl said stabbing a way to celebrity, court told

The girl referred to the pupil she stabbed and said: “I stabbed her. Oopsies,” the court hears.
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Preston's Osmajic banned for eight games for bite

Preston North End striker Milutin Osmajic is banned for eight games by the Football Association for biting Blackburn's Owen Beck.
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Great Britain end 60-year wait for America's Cup spot

Great Britain will compete for the America's Cup for the first time in 60 years after beating Italy in a qualifying event.
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Ex-police officer investigated over Malkinson case

A retired officer is being criminally investigated over the wrongful conviction of Andy Malkinson.
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Starmer 'pleased' assisted dying vote will take place

The PM says his views are "well known" but he will look at the details of the bill.
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Nick Knowles to miss Strictly due to injury

The DIY SOS presenter was due to perform the charleston to Rain On The Roof from Paddington 2.
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Two men deny spying for China

Christopher Berry and former parliamentary researcher Christopher Cash appeared at the Old Bailey on Friday.
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Private schools say fewer pupils starting secondary

The Independent Schools Council says some members reported a drop in pupils starting secondary school.
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Chagossians criticise lack of say in UK deal to hand over islands

Chagossians claim they were repeatedly refused the chance to take part in negotiations behind the historic deal.
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'Botched insulation means mushrooms grow on my walls'

MPs and Citizens Advice urge the government to address regulation of the sector.
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Watch: Dangerous driving caught on camera

More people are being prosecuted for dangerous driving thanks to a huge increase in footage submitted to police by the public.
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'I was homeless - now I show tourists my city's hidden side'

Invisible Cities trains people affected by homelessness to be walking tour guides of their own cities.
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'He's got the moves' - King tries Samoan dance

The King and Queen met guests representing the Commonwealth at a St James's Palace reception.
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'Love in the air' - 100 weddings in a day at one venue

Couples paid £100 to tie the knot at Old Marylebone Town Hall, which celebrates its 100th birthday.
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Can Scotland's National Care Service become a reality?

With councils, unions, health boards and MSPs voicing concerns, can the flagship service get off the ground?
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Lessons from Ladbroke Grove crash 25 years on

It was one of the worst rail crashes of the last century killing 31 people.
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The cyclist helping to catch hundreds of bad drivers

Tim, of Birmingham, says clips from his helmet camera have resulted in hundreds of police sanctions.
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Jovanni fell to his death from a tower block. His mum demands action

Jovanni Peddie, 14, died in 2011 after falling from a tower block on London's Aylesbury Estate.
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Why does Prince William support Aston Villa?

Prince William 'lost' his voice after Aston Villa's win against Bayern Munich.
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At least 2 dead as suspicious fire burns down Old Montreal hostel and restaurant

The fire� continued to smoulder into the afternoon, completely destroying the� three-storey, 100-year-old building which� housed a restaurant on the main floor and a hostel above.
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Quebec language watchdog orders café to make Instagram posts in French

The Office québécois de la langue française (OQLF) has ordered a Gatineau� café to write its Instagram posts in French or face consequences — but the owner says she will� fight back.�
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Toronto woman, 30, charged in 3 murders, police say

A 30-year-old Toronto woman has been arrested and charged with murder in the separate deaths of three people in Toronto, Niagara Falls and Hamilton, according to Toronto police.
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Here's why Jacob Hoggard's sex-assault trial jury didn't hear about his prior conviction

With the jury at Jacob Hoggard's sexual assault trial sequestered to deliberate on a verdict, it can now be reported that prosecutors and the defence agreed to avoid mentioning the disgraced singer's prior conviction. The former Hedley frontman was found guilty in 2022 for a "degrading rape."
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Out of a 'desire for transparency,' Kinew chooses to be opaque about punting MLA

Wab Kinew has doubled down� — or perhaps tripled or quadrupled� down — on his� suggestion that� defence lawyers are engaging in something dishonorable or disreputable as a result of their work as defence lawyers.
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The true scale of Canada's quietly devastating wildfire season, in 4 charts

After last year's off-the-charts, record-breaking wildfire season in 2023, this year may have felt like a reprieve in some parts of the country. But this past summer was still far above normal by several measures, and experts say what transpired holds clues for what's to come.
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Ottawa releases new list of chemicals it will prioritize for risk assessments

The federal government has released a proposed list of more than 30 chemicals and groups of substances Canadians encounter daily that it wants to prioritize for risk assessments.
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Cook details what he saw the night Owen Sound, Ont., eatery's owner was victim of fatal dine-and-dash attack

A worker at the Owen Sound, Ont., restaurant of Sharif Rahman, the owner killed in a dine-and-dash assault over a� year ago, says he saw� some of what happened and wants justice. Police have provided few details about the homicide case even after announcing arrests, leaving community members and some lawyers wondering why.
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Race-medalling Joshua the goat has become an international sensation, says owner

Heidi Taylor says since Joshua the goat hopped his way into a recent half-marathon in Conception Bay South, he’s attracted attention from as far away as Australia and Germany.
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Here's what's in Alberta's Bill of Rights — and what Danielle Smith is set to change

In 1972, then-premier Peter Lougheed introduced the Alberta Bill of Rights. More than 50 years later, it's set to see some notable changes under the United Conservative Party.
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Opposition to potential nuclear waste storage site in northwestern Ontario mounts as decision nears

As the Nuclear Waste Management Organization prepares to choose its preferred site to store Canada's nuclear waste, grassroots groups and First Nations have joined forces to speak out against building the country's first deep geological repository in northwestern Ontario.
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We're drowning in reusable bags. Are bag profits preventing big grocers from adopting solutions?

To combat the problem of people stockpiling too many reusable bags, environmentalists recommend retailers find solutions. But so far, major retailers haven’t bought in, raising concerns that profits from bag sales are, at least in part, deterring them from taking action.
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'You're just as good as you were before:' Areola tattooing helps with healing process after breast cancer

Starla Schneider found out she had breast cancer in 2010. Since then, she has endured tests and treatments, surgeries, and most recently, restorative tattooing to recreate her nipples lost during her double mastectomy. Schneider says the tattoos have helped her feel better about what she sees in the mirror.
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Parents and coach brawl at kids' hockey tourney in Hamilton, prompting refs to halt game

A hockey game involving players seven and eight years old came to a halt at a Hamilton arena after parents and at least one coach became involved in a brawl behind the boards.
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Cindy Ouellet among Canadian Paralympians on mission to impact medical field

Cindy Ouellet is determined to build herself a new hip. The six-time Paralympian, who will soon begin her PhD in Neuroscience at Laval University, intends to create a prosthetic that is more technologically advanced and comfortable to wear than her current build. Ouellet is among a number of Paralympians paving a new path in the medical field as they seek answers on their own diagnoses, develop unique solutions, and defy expectations of their capabilities.
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Quebec pioneers training to recognize coercive control as intimate partner violence

As Canada prepares to criminalize coercive control, experts in Quebec are leading the way in training law enforcement to recognize the different shapes intimate partner violence may take, including denigration, isolation and surveillance.
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Updated COVID-19 vaccines roll out at pharmacies

As two new Health Canada approved vaccines start to arrive at pharmacies, public health officials are encouraging those who most need protection to get the updated vaccines to help protect against currently circulating variants that cause COVID-19.�
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Border agency acted in 'bad faith' when it fired employee over $26 million loss: labour board

The Canada Border Services Agency acted "deceitfully" when it fired a woman without a proper investigation — while shielding others from liability — after the border agency� failed to collect roughly $26 million in duties, says� the federal public service labour board.
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Canada ponders 'top secret' data cloud as allies push ahead with intelligence-sharing plans

The U.S., Australia and the United Kingdom have all moved to establish top secret cloud infrastructure to handle defence and national security data. Canada is still in the early stages of consulting on the issue —� a delay experts say will have a profound impact on new military hardware and the country's intelligence-sharing ability.
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'It's nice to be free,' Clarence Woodhouse says after exoneration for 1973 Winnipeg murder he didn't commit

Clarence Woodhouse, who was sent to prison 50 years ago for the murder of a Winnipeg man, has been exonerated.
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