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Brake problems in GM EVs draw greater federal scrutiny | TechCrunch
In one crash, the driver of a 2024 Blazer EV said they had to "deliberately steer the vehicle into a concrete curb" to slow it down and avoid a "catastrophic intersection collision."
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French police accused of rising use of violence to stop Channel crossings
NGO criticises ‘human cost’ of UK-funded crackdown on attempts to set off from French beaches in small boats
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Trump claims Republicans would win every state if voter ID law passes
President continues to push the Supreme Court and Congress to fall in line with his plan to implement federal control of the nation’s elections
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Why plan to demolish building and have 5 homes take its place was refused by council
An application to demolish a Brighouse home and outbuildings and build terrace of five new houses in their place have been rejected by planners,…
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Ecstasy and ketamine found buried at UK festival days before opening
Police say anyone who has buried the drugs and would like it back is ‘asked to get in contact with us’
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Trump’s former Border Patrol commander denied entry to North Carolina bakery
Manolo Betancur said he had a “tense conversation” about immigration enforcement in the city with Greg Bovino during the encounter
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OpenAI is building AI agents for everything. Will everyone use them? | TechCrunch
Inside the frontier lab’s push to bring AI agents from software engineers to the masses.
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Households in Great Britain ‘could owe energy suppliers £7bn by end of year’
After higher prices for winter kick in, energy debt unpaid for more than 30 days likely to rise, says Energy UK
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Netflix, Disney+ and Amazon price rises in western Europe ‘highest in world’
World’s largest streaming services have also increased subscription costs repeatedly in US, research finds
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Congo's Ebola outbreak records one of its highest weekly death tolls yet
More than 300 people have died of Ebola in eastern Congo in the past week, according to government data
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UK missiles offer may help Ukraine - but they are not what Zelensky needs most
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham is handing over blueprints so Kyiv can build its own long-range missiles.
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Historic North East steelworks being demolished as closure ends 180-year legacy
Demolition has begun at Gateshead’s former Davy Roll steelworks, ending more than 150 years of industrial history after Union Electric Steel UK…
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Four of five young men who died in devastating A66 crash had previous convictions
Four of the five young men who died after their car hit a police vehicle on a dual carriageway had previously been convicted of crimes - some…
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Video shows hundreds held captive after Nigeria mosque kidnapping
Gunmen attacked worshippers in Dekara village on Friday taking women, children and older people
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How to make crispy Buffalo chicken tacos with collard slaw and a protein-packed ranch dressing
Cassy Joy Garcia has a recipe for Crispy Baked Buffalo Chicken Tacos that includes a protein-packed ranch dressing
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Mother’s horror as fox creeps into home and bites baby’s head
Carly Clarkson said the puncture wounds on Josephine’s head ‘looked like a dog had bitten a football’
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Swimming day for Black children in Berlin scrapped after racist threats
The event has triggered a ‘nationwide wave of anti-Black racism and incitement,’ according to local organisers
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Crisis in Gary, Indiana, as residents left without power and water 2 weeks post storm
The area’s electrical provider estimates most of its customers will have their power restored by Tuesday night
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First Thing: New Fed chair Kevin Warsh faces early test amid bond market worries
Key speech to be delivered this week at Jackson Hole said to focus on productivity and demographics in the US. Plus, how do you vaccinate 1,000 little penguins in the wild?
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EU allies back Ukraine on Independence Day without Trump envoys
European leaders joined Zelenskyy in Kyiv as Ukraine marked its fifth Independence Day since Russia launched its full-scale invasion in 2022. No delegates from the Trump administration were present as Witkoff and Kushner stayed away from ceremony. #EuropeNews
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Race Across the World star Jo Gardiner dies a year after son
Gardiner, who had cancer, is remembered as ‘one of a kind’ after competing in BBC show with son Sam in 2020
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Person rushed to hospital after crash on major Bradford road - here's what we know
A person was taken to hospital following a road traffic collision on Thornton Road in Bradford.
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A66 crash victim had admitted assaulting police months before fatal collision
One of the five young men killed in the devastating A66 crash had previously admitted assaulting police officers, court records reveal.
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Police arrest 12 people as part of investigation into fatal A66 crash
Twelve people have been arrested as part of a major investigation into organised crime.
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Attacks on medics in DRC makes Ebola fight 'harder,' Red Cross says
Driven by the rare Bundibugyo strain of the virus, for which there are no vaccines or treatments, the outbreak is the biggest in the DRC's history.
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New Zealand moves to ban children under 16 from social media
The government faces opposition to its proposals from MPs who believe a ban will not work.
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SC Cambuur fans suffer burns and eye injuries after Feyenoord supporters throw fireworks
Dutch side SC Cambuur says fans were left with "burns, hearing damage and eye injuries" after Feyenoord supporters threw fireworks during Sunday's Eredivisie match.
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Has Meghan Markle been dropped from her acting comeback?
There has been speculation that Meghan Markle was set to make her return to acting following her return to the UK. A rumoured role in Guy Ritchie’s show The Gentlemen was on the table... and has now apparently been withdrawn “after intense backlash in the UK”...
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Iran vows to retaliate against countries that cooperate with fresh US sanctions
Test of US rhetoric will rest on whether nations such as India, China and Russia view economic threats as credible
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12 arrested after A66 crash which killed two police officers
Pc Matthew Blades and Pc Tom Clough, were killed when a Volkswagen Passat – which had been pursued by police – was driven the wrong way along a dual carriageway
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'Deep concern' as scammers targeting old people on North Yorkshire doorsteps
A Guisborough councillor has warned residents to stay vigilant after a rise in reports of rogue traders targeting vulnerable people in the area.
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Toddler with sun allergy can now play in daylight thanks to UV film
Two-year-old Mollie Murray from Montrose has a rare genetic disorder that makes her extremely sensitive to ultraviolet light
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Fulham v Chelsea: Rafa Benitez on former players Alonso and Arbeloa as managers
Former Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez on his former players Xabi Alonso and Alvaro Arbeloa who face each other as managers on Monday when Fulham host Chelsea.
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South Africa v New Zealand: Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu drops to bench
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu pays for an indifferent showing in South Africa's series opener against New Zealand, as the fly-half drops to the Springbok bench.
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Emmerdale fan favourite Lisa Riley feels 'so proud' as she marks 11 years of sobriety
Emmerdale star Lisa Riley has said she feels "so free" after reaching 11 years of sobriety.
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Glorifying dangerous driving ‘truly reprehensible’, says PM after A66 crash
Pc Matthew Blades and Pc Tom Clough were killed when a VW Passat – which had been pursued by police – was driven the wrong way on a dual carriageway.
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Arrest after ‘wonderful’ great-grandmother dies following London burglary
Rose Smith, 75, passed away in hospital 24 hours after officers were called to an aggravated burglary in Tollington Park
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A66 reopens and tributes laid at scene following crash which killed seven people
The A66 has reopened and more floral tributes have been left at the scene after a horrific crash which killed seven people - including two police…
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Man could have killed 4 people after car mounted pavement in Bradford city centre
A driver who could have killed four men during a shocking incident in Bradford city centre has been jailed.
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Former commissioner Tim Finchem donates $13 million as PGA Tour reshapes its charity strategy
Former PGA Tour commissioner Tim Finchem and his wife are donating $13 million to PGA Tour Charities as the tour reshapes its charity strategy amid so much attention on profit and earnings
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Former Illinois sheriff’s deputy who killed Sonya Massey in her home dies aged 32
Sean Grayson, who was diagnosed with stage three colon cancer in 2023, was serving a 20-year sentence for second-degree murder
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US strikes another boat in eastern Pacific, killing two, Pentagon says
U.S. forces have struck another vessel in the eastern Pacific, killing two people the Pentagon says were trafficking drugs
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Economists don't expect reopening the US to Mexican cattle imports to reduce high beef prices
The U.S. is reopening a border crossing in Arizona to cattle from Mexico as part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to reduce near-record-high beef prices
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Air ambulance sent out following crash on M62 - emergency services issue statement
Emergency services were called to a collision on the M62 on Saturday evening.
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Distracted Italian pedestrians who cross road while on phone could be fined under new code
Updated draft highway code follows several court rulings assigning blame for road accidents to careless pedestrians
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DPD issues notice to anyone printing labels for parcel delivery
DPD has given advice to customers printing labels for its parcel service to ensure a successful delivery
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Up to £464m ‘moved through more than 3,000 UK high street shell companies’
Research shows firms are branded as beauty and convenience but apparently operate in money-laundering and terrorist financing sectors
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Burnham commits to Starmer’s EU red lines in blow to rejoin hopes
The prime minister has promised to be ‘bolder’ than his predecessor in taking the UK back to the heart of Europe but Downing Street refused to provide a ‘running commentary’ on discussions
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Countryfile presenter of 25 years opens up on difficulties - 'it's not looking good'
A Countryfile icon has opened up on difficulties and has said "it's not looking good".
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This tree witnessed one of America’s bloodiest battles. Now it’s fighting to survive
A scarred but majestic live oak at a Revolutionary War battlefield in South Carolina is getting a new lease on life
