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Jewellery store clerk helps cops nab teen robbery suspect

(CNS): A 19-year-old boy from George Town has been charged with Robbery and Possession of an Imitation Firearm with Intent after a daylight robbery on Saturday afternoon at a jewellery store in Fort Street where the young robber was armed with a hammer and what turned out to be a fake gun. But police were
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NCC explains cat-cull following unfounded criticisms

(CNS): Feral cats pose a serious and ongoing threat to Little Cayman’s unique and fragile ecosystem but representatives on the opposition benches were unable to comprehend how import controlling them is to conservation last week when several of them accused the department of environment of murdering cats. The National Conservation Council has explained that since
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CIG delegations hit the road to UK, India & USA

(CNS): A group of government ministers, backbenchers and civil servants have begun a two week trip that will see Premier André Ebanks lead a delegation in London for the annual Joint Ministerial Council with the UK government, before he takes a smaller group to India for the OECD Global Forum Plenary on Transparency and Exchange
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Anglin: New national health insurance system coming

(CNS): Government will be establishing a bi-partisan committee to discuss how the Cayman Islands can adopt an affordable national health insurance system that is accessible for all residents. With CIG picking up the slack to the tune of tens of millions of dollars every year, due to the the inadequate cover in the private sector,
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Mosquito surge expected after larva levels increase

(CNS): A mosquito emergence is expected to begin today after the Mosquito Research and Control Unit detected a rise in larvae during routine monitoring, especially along the West Bay peninsula. The unit said it has been working hard across the swamps and other isolated areas of Grand Cayman following the increase in larvae levels to
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Coastguard rescues 3 from sinking boat in North Sound

(CNS): The Cayman Island Coast Guard managed to rescue three people from a sinking boat, Friday afternoon, just minutes after a report was made to the Operation Rescue Coordination Center (ORCC). The quick and efficient rescue in the North sound, west of Stingray City-Coral Gardens was all the more important because the small boat had
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Man charged with attempted murder in Pirates week stabbing

(CNS): A 23-year-old man from George Town has been charged with attempted murder in connection with the stabbing that occurred in the capital last weekend during the Pirates Week finale event. He had turned himself in to police on Wednesday, 19 November when he was arrested. He was then formally charged with Attempted Murder, Wounding
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Progressives abstain from 2026/27 $2.5B budget vote

(CNS) UPDATED: The government successfully steered is appropriations bill through parliament Friday with the third reading but despite money being allocated in this budget for the formal creation of an office for the opposition leader and other additional support for the official opposition, four Progressives members, present at the time of the vote abstained. Government
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CoP ordered to pay lawyer US$95k for illegal search & seizure

(CNS): The commissioner of police has been ordered by the Grand Court to pay defence attorney Keith Myers US$95,000 in indemnity or compensatory costs after the crown conceded that police executed an illegal search warrant at the lawyers home and went on to seize, retain and download, electronic devices that contained legally privileged information. The
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Owners to pick-up tab for renourishment of 7MB

(CNS): The coalition government will be saving at least some money for the public purse this budget cycle as it is no longer going to pay for the renourishment of the eroded parts of the southern-end of Seven Mile Beach. The minister responsible for sustainability, Katherine Ebanks-Wilks, said private land owners of the beachfront there
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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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BBC chairman vows to stay to 'fix' problems

Samir Shah says he is "not someone who walks away" after criticism of his handling of the recent crisis over Panorama's edit of a Donald Trump speech.
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Farage says he's 'never directly racially abused anybody' after school racism claims

The Reform UK leader was responding to reports he made racist remarks to his peers in school in the 1970s.
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Has Britain's budget watchdog become too all-powerful?

Ahead of this week's Budget, some have accused the Office for Budget Responsibility of being a "straitjacket on growth"
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'Gang in balaclavas targeted our combine harvester': Farmers welcome rural crime crackdown

Police launch a new nationwide strategy to crack down on organised crime gangs in the countryside.
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Are we going to have a white Christmas this year?

Sarah Keith-Lucas explores the chances of getting snow at Christmas this year in the UK.
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Ex-priest has further child abuse complaint upheld

A tribunal finds that David Tudor sexually abused a 15-year-old-girl in Surrey in the 1980s.
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'I'm officially back' - Whitlock comes out of retirement

Three-time Olympic gold medallist Max Whitlock is to come out of retirement to target a place at the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028.
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Police misconduct inquiry in Harshita Brella case

Four Northamptonshire Police officers will face misconduct proceedings, the force says.
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MPs want answers on Villa-Maccabi game intelligence

Ministers ask West Midlands Police for more details on Israeli fans' ban at the match on 6 November.
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Palestine Action activist hit police officer with sledgehammer, jury told

The officer could not drive, shower or dress herself after being struck with a sledgehammer.
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Catherine calls for end to 'stigma' around addiction

The message from the Princess of Wales comes on Addiction Awareness Week.
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UK to hold new national day to remember terror victims

Starting next year, the annual day will honour victims and survivors in the UK, the Home Office says.
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Two peers face suspension from House of Lords

Former Army chief Lord Richard Dannatt and businessman Lord Evans of Watford face suspensions.
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Faye, 5, battles snow and ice to reach the top of Ben Nevis

Faye Moffat, from Prestonpans, did the charity climb with her dad "to help raise pennies for the girls and boys who need help".
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Rapper Ghetts faces more dangerous driving charges

The grime MC is accused of causing the death by dangerous driving of a 20-year-old in Ilford.
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Three-year-old Oliver is 'wonderful' after world-first gene therapy

Toddler Oliver and his dad Ricky join Jon and Sally on the Breakfast sofa, to discuss his progress after his ground-breaking gene therapy.
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Watch the moment Nathan Gill is sentenced

Gill was sentenced to a total of ten-and-a-half years in prison.
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Pope Leo impresses crowd with 'great catch'

Pope Leo XIV held up the Tyrone GAA jersey to great cheers from the crowd.
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'I don't know what the future holds': Burnham refuses to rule out Starmer challenge

Speaking to BBC Breakfast, the mayor of Greater Manchester did not reply when pressed about a possible challenge to Keir Starmer for the Labour leadership.
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Watch: Moment Bridget Jones statue is unveiled in London

Renée Zellweger has called a new statue "adorable," adding: "I think she's much cuter than me."
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BBC at scene of severe flooding after Storm Claudia

A major incident has been declared in Monmouth following severe flooding caused by Storm Claudia.
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'We earn £60,000 and want stamp duty scrapped'

BBC News hears from people with a range of incomes about what they want to see in the Budget.
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The Papers: Labour MPs urged to 'unite for Budget' and '1,000 abuse victims safer'

Speculation about what will be in Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Budget eve generate many of the headlines.
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Five key moments after MPs question top BBC figures

BBC chairman Samir Shah, alongside board members and former advisers, appears before MPs after the resignation of Tim Davie.
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Ten-year-old British chess prodigy dazzles at women's event

Bodhana Sivanandan wins the UK Women’s Blitz Championship, putting her in the top 50 women in the world in the category.
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Has anyone seen Cole? A family's search for missing teenager

The family of Cole Cooper appealed to the public for help tracing the 19-year-old after he disappeared in May.
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Police officer 'unable to dress after hammer attack'

The officer was left unable to carry out basic tasks after being struck during a break-in, a jury is told.
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Elderly man 'broken' after losing £35k in online scams

Eddie Rushe, aged 82 from Lurgan, fell victim to three separate scams over 18 months.
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Detective on killer's defence team now believes he is guilty

A BBC documentary series sheds new light on the murder of waiter Shamsuddin Mahmood who was shot dead as he served customers in Orkney in 1994.
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The school with almost 100% attendance - and how they did it

Attendance rates remain significantly lower than in 2019, but one school is bucking the trend.
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Why experts say a white nationalist rally in London, Ont., this past weekend won't be the last

An apparent white nationalist demonstration on a busy overpass near London, Ont.'s downtown on Sunday afternoon is concerning for witnesses and experts who track extremist behaviour.
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Joni Mitchell and Nelly Furtado to receive special honours at the 2026 Juno Awards

Joni Mitchell will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 55th Juno Awards next year, while Nelly Furtado will be inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame. The first round of performers for the March ceremony in Hamilton was also announced.
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New Quebec secularism bill to ban prayer in schools, restrict offering of religion-based meals

The Quebec government plans to enact a series of measures expanding its secularism rules across public institutions, including a ban on prayer rooms in universities and CEGEPs and restricting the offering of religion-based meals.
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Calgary genealogy society working to uncover secrets of thrift store mystery box

A photograph from a telegraphers union meeting. An Italian restaurant menu from Toronto. A newspaper clipping covering a graduating class of Royal Canadian Air Force engineers. What do all those have in common? That’s what researchers with the Alberta Family Histories Society are looking to uncover after receiving a mysterious box from a thrift store.
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6 more UCP legislature members facing recall petitions, including 5 from Calgary area

While reasoning varies, many of the newly approved petitioners said they were upset the UCP government used the Charter's notwithstanding clause last month to end a provincewide teachers strike. Another common reason given among applicants was that the MLAs being targeted aren't responsive to community concerns or aren't engaging with their constituents.
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London, Ont. teen facing weapons charges after sushi restaurant mob attack

A 16-year-old boy has been charged as the result of an investigation into an alleged teen mob attack of a Masonville area restaurant.
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Elementary school student dead, another injured after firearm shot in small Quebec town

A minor died and another was seriously injured by a firearm late Sunday afternoon in the municipality of Saint-Vallier in Bellechasse, Que., located across the St. Lawrence River from Quebec City.
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Uh oh. The dreaded polar vortex may be making an appearance very soon

In 2014, the term “polar vortex” burst on the scene across Canada and the U.S. as temperatures plunged. In some places, it was colder than it was on Mars. Well, get ready to hear more about it.
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Most Canadians cherish holiday gatherings despite dinner table debates, poll finds

The upcoming holiday gatherings with relatives may feel ripe for conflicts over politics, relationships, and social issues, but an online survey suggests a majority of Canadians still feel it's important to spend time with loved ones.
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Lobster fishermen raise safety concerns before start of new season

With the most lucrative lobster fishery in the country set to open, some fishermen are looking for fresh approaches to make sure opening day gets off to a safer start. CBC’s Michael Gorman has the story.
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