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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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More than 500 arrests at Palestine Action protest

Event organisers said it would show the "resistance" to the ban on the group was "stronger than ever".
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Woman, 19, killed in dog attack at house

A man, 37, is arrested in relation to the incident and remains in custody, police say.
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Eamonn Holmes recovering in hospital after stroke

The 66-year-old broadcaster is "responding well to treatment", his employer GB News said in a statement.
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I Am Maximus wins Grand National for trainer Mullins

I Am Maximus wins the Grand National for the second time for trainer Willie Mullins at Aintree - pulling off a feat last achieved by Red Rum in doing so.
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Man appears in court after deaths of four migrants trying to cross channel

Alnour Mohamed Ali, a 27-year-old Sudanese national, was charged with endangering life after two men and two women died.
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UK shelves Chagos deal after Trump opposition

UK government officials say they are not entirely abandoning the agreement but have run out of time.
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What will the Southport Inquiry tell us and what are next steps?

The public inquiry was set up following a knife attack which led to the deaths of three young girls.
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Scottish election 2026: How tax and welfare are shaping the vote

In recent years Scotland has struck out on a different path to the rest of the UK when it comes to income tax and social security.
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Golden eagles' return to English skies gets government backing

The birds could be reintroduced as early as next year following a £1m injection from the government.
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Messy and unpredictable: What I learned from election tour of the UK

BBC Radio 5 Live's Matt Chorley talks to voters in England, Scotland and Wales to get the real story on May's elections.
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Memorial to three soldiers unveiled

The monument is a tribute to Pte Phillip Hewett, 2nd Lt Richard Shearer and Pte Leon Spicer.
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James Bulger's grave vandalised for second time

A 78-year-old man, from Kirkby, is arrested on suspicion of theft and criminal damage, police say.
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Divers try to solve mystery of 100-year-old shipwreck

Nautical Archaeology Society's Sub-Aqua Club is investigating the wreck lying in Langstone Harbour.
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What do people think of Kanye West being blocked from entering the UK?

This summer's Wireless Festival has been cancelled after headliner Kanye West was blocked from coming to the UK.
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'Unbelievable!': Backshall overjoyed at rare sighting of orcas

Steve Backshall spotted two of the UK's last surviving orcas which he described as one of his "greatest British wildlife moments".
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Watch: Carol Kirkwood's funniest moments on air

As the BBC weather presenter bids farewell after 25 years, we take you through some of her best moments on screen.
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How much screen time is too much for under fives?

The BBC's Vanessa Clarke talks through the government's new advice for children using screens.
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Who is the BBC's new director general?

The BBC's Noor Nanji gives us an insight into the ex-Google boss confirmed as the BBC's new Director General.
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Faisal Islam: Why the government is relaxed about Chinese car imports

The UK government believes the rise of China's car industry could be good for UK consumers and industry.
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Balamory is back - Miss Hoolie and PC Plum lift the lid on what to expect

The cast of the rebooted children's TV hit tell us the new series is a 'love letter to the original'.
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I've been a sex educator for six years. Why did I start doubting my contraception choices?

Misinformation about contraception has been spreading on social media, alongside the "very real frustrations" of women complaining about side effects.
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The prophet and the mysterious death of Charmain Speirs

A BBC Disclosure investigation has uncovered significant questions about what happened at the hotel where Charmain died.
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The Papers: 'Le Humiliation' and 'US and Iran start historic peace talks'

Some of the UK papers today follow Sir Keir Starmer shelving his Chagos Islands deal, and the historic Iran-US peace talks in Pakistan.
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