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US fisherman dies after collapsing on boat in port

(CNS): An American citizen travelling from Panama through the Cayman Islands on a fishing boat died at the hospital in George Town on Tuesday night after he collapsed aboard the vessel when it was in port here. Gregg Sowder (64) was reportedly given first aid by a member of the Port Authority staff when the
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Ex-customs officer’s appeal on drug conviction fails

(CNS): Former customs officer David Lobo (39) must continue to serve a 16-year prison sentence after his appeal against a 2019 conviction for importing almost two kilos of cocaine was rejected on Thursday. In January 2019, Lobo was found guilty of smuggling the drug into the Cayman Islands in liquid form, in condoms and swallowed
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Crashes increased 11% in 2023 but death toll fell

(CNS): Fewer people were killed on the roads in the Cayman Islands in 2023 than in 2022, but the number of collisions increased by around 11%, with police recording an average of 61 crashes per week. According to statistics released by the RCIPS this week, nine people died on the roads last year compared to
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Suspect gunmen charged and remanded in jail

(CNS): Two West Bay men arrested on Monday evening following a police chase have now been charged with possession of an unlicensed firearm and possession of ammunition. One of the men has also been charged with dangerous driving. The men appeared in court on Wednesday and remanded in custody until 8 May. The men are
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Appeal court orders DPP to investigate lawyer

(CNS): The Cayman Islands Court of Appeal has directed the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions to take forward an investigation into a criminal defence attorney accused of sexually harassing a client in what the judges said was a “troubling case”. The higher court found that messages between Keith Myers and his client, Aisha
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Growth in WPs undermining economic growth

(CNS): Recent revelations from the 2023 Fall Labour Force Survey about the size of the workforce and the increase in local unemployment to over 5% from just over 3% last year while work permit numbers remain high raise questions about the health and sustainability of Cayman’s economy. Last year, the economy grew by about 4%
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Robbers and thieves push up 2023 crime rate by 3.9%

(CNS): Overall crime increased in 2023 by 3.9% when compared to the previous year, largely as a result of acquisitive crimes such as theft, burglary and robbery, the RCIPS confirmed Wednesday after releasing the crime and traffic statistics for last year. While serious violent crime fell slightly, gun crime remains a significant problem. In a
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GT man accused of stealing restaurant tip jar

(CNS): Police arrested a 27-year-old man from George Town at the weekend on suspicion of theft from a vehicle regarding an incident where items were taken from a car that was parked outside a restaurant on Shedden Road in the heart of George Town on Saturday evening. He is also accused of taking the tip
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Cops seize cash and drugs, suspected dealers bailed

(CNS): Three George Town men, aged 37, 40 and 45, were arrested last Friday after officers conducting patrols in the capital spotted the men engaging in suspicious activity at a business complex on School Road. When they went to the location, the officers smelled ganja, and as a result, they detained and searched the three
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Noisy developer served with abatement notice

(CNS): Months after residents in the area began complaining about the frequent, noisy, early morning construction work going on at a luxury condo development site in North West Point in West Bay, the Department of Environmental Health has finally issued the developer with an abatement notice. There had been some confusion about who can address
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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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Conservative MP Dan Poulter defects to Labour

The doctor told the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg he could no longer look NHS colleagues and patients in the eye and stay as a Conservative.
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Yousaf rules out pact with Salmond's Alba party

Alex Salmond is said to want a deal to maximise pro-independence MPs and MSPs in return for support in a no confidence vote.
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Family wants tougher pub rules after cellar fall death

Olwen Collier died from head injuries after falling into the cellar of the Stag and Pheasant in Carmel, south Wales.
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Titanic gold pocket watch sells for £900k

The original owner of the watch, businessman John Jacob Astor, 47, went down with the ship in 1912.
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'Buying a first home is harder when you're single'

A report says two high incomes are increasingly needed to afford a mortgage, leaving millions stuck.
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Rageh Omaar recovering after becoming unwell on air

The presenter thanked everyone for their "kindness and good wishes" and is home with his family.
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Irish government wants to return asylum seekers to UK

Taoiseach asks justice minister to bring forward legislation so asylum seekers can be returned to the UK.
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UK forces may be deployed to help deliver Gaza aid

The US says no American forces will go ashore but an unnamed "third party" will drive aid into Gaza.
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Brewing giant Heineken fells orchard to sell land

The UK's largest cider maker blames a drop in demand on its decision to uproot thousands of trees.
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TV doctor struck off over Botox-for-sex deal

Dr Tijion Esho is struck off after admitting an improper emotional relationship with a patient.
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British man injured in Tobago shark attack

Peter Smith, 64, was 10 metres off the shore when he was attacked by a bull shark, a local official says.
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Boy finds rare Lego toy on beach after two-year search

The lost Lego piece was one of millions which fell off a cargo ship and into the sea in 1997.
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Gambling regulator to look at 'wrong scores' in football bets

Customers claim they have lost bets because of "inaccurate" decisions they cannot appeal.
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Police operation sees 24 'sexual predators' jailed

The abuse suffered by eight girls in West Yorkshire has been described as "abhorrent in the extreme".
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Man dies and four arrests after 'bad batch of heroin'

Police confirm the death of a man and eight people needing hospital treatment in north Devon.
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'The NHS deserves better' says defecting Tory MP

Dr Poulter, who works part time as a doctor, says he struggled to "look my NHS colleagues in the eye".
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The explosions of colour that painted a Glasgow estate

Sony’s 2006 “Paint” advert is widely considered one of the most ambitious in history - but how was it made?
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BBC returns to beach where five migrants died

Andrew Harding saw migrants board an overcrowded boat in Wimereux, northern France, on Tuesday.
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Watch reaction when minister asks if Congo is a different country to Rwanda

The Question Time audience were surprised when Chris Philp answered an audience member's question about DR Congo.
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Watch: Humza Yousaf terminates Scottish Greens deal

The SNP's power-sharing deal with the Scottish Green Party has been scrapped.
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Greens say SNP bowing to 'reactionary forces'

The Scottish Greens say the end of power-sharing shows the SNP "capitulating to reactionary forces".
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Watch: The curious case of the murder of Brian Low

Police believed the retired groundsman died because of medical issues - until a post-mortem showed he had been shot.
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Watch: How runaway horses caused chaos in London

Video shows Army horses running loose through the city, colliding with vehicles and causing havoc.
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'Seagull Boy' teaches Olly Alexander how to do impression

Nine-year-old Cooper went viral after winning a European championship with his uncanny impression of a seagull.
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PMQs opens with talk of Rayner's house sale

Angela Rayner says she knows the Conservatives are "desperate to talk about my living arrangements", opening her question on no-fault evictions.
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The papers: Tory MP defects and Labour 'would keep triple lock'

Suffolk MP Dan Poulter's switch to Labour and a pledge from Keir Starmer on pensions lead the papers.
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Co-op Live: How UK’s biggest indoor arena became butt of jokes

What was supposed to be a triumphant opening week for Manchester's Co-op Live has become a debacle.
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'How can a law for renters only protect half of us?'

Awaab's Law, which will force landlords to fix hazards, will only apply to the social rented sector.
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Martin Freeman on why viewers can 'smell lies' in TV drama

The Responder star on how the police drama shows them as "human beings rather than cardboard cutouts".
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The cargo ship that became an iconic music venue

Bristol's iconic floating venue Thekla celebrates four decades of music, cabaret and more.
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Kuenssberg: SNP in meltdown, and what happens next matters across the UK

This "OMG" moment for Humza Yousaf is latest in a long line of nasty surprises for a party that has been in decline.
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'I had no idea my son's body was buried in the garden'

Yvonne Valentine sat having a Christmas drink with her son's partner, unaware she had killed him.
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At last some cautious optimism after the royal gloom

Buckingham Palace has broken the long silence over the King's health with some positive messages.
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Migrants cram into small boat as BBC films in Calais

Home Affairs correspondent Tom Symonds watches as migrants set off from France for the UK.
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TV doctor struck off over Botox-for-sex deal

Dr Tijion Esho is struck off after admitting an improper emotional relationship with a patient.
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Man charged with attempted murder after stabbing

A 58-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder after an incident on Friday morning.
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