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Plea for flats above what locals have dubbed 'one of the best shops' in the world
A plea has been made to build five maisonettes above what locals have dubbed “one of the best shops” in the world.
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Texas law banning drag shows where children may be present struck down again
‘This is a profoundly flawed decision that endangers our children and is an affront to Texas values,’ Ken Paxton says
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Meteorologist can’t stop giggles during live broadcast as prank backfires
A weather presenter burst into uncontrollable laughter during a live report on Sunday (23 August). A fit of giggles overcame WABI-TV meteorologist Patrick Osborn, who later revealed that the outburst was due to a prank that "kind of backfired." Osborn had to step off screen as he could not stop laughing, asking a colleague to take over. He later explained that he had been trying to prank anchor Josh Gabbard by playing a Charlie Brown "wa wa wa" sound during a commercial break, but the clip was longer than they expected and played during his segment, which set Osborn's giggles off.
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Fire service issues statement after house fire kills two and leaves one critical
Fire crews who attended the scene of a fatal house blaze have confirmed six people were inside the property at the time, with one person remaining…
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Trump officials threaten Kennedy Center demolition if court blocks renovations
The justice department has also asked for Trump's name to be put back on the building after it was removed in June following a court order.
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California couple heads to Texas court in custody battle with surrogate
Surrogacy is not regulated on a federal level, which can leave room for gaps in interpretation
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Trump considers more tariffs against Canada as trade war grows: report
An unnamed White House official suggested the administration was going to respond to Canadian levies with their own set of actions
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Maura Higgins to fill Cilla Black's shoes as host of Blind Date reboot for Disney+
The Love Island and Traitors US TV personality will host a reboot of the popular dating show.
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Celtic: Another season, another failure - where did it all go wrong?
Celtic have now faltered in Champions League qualifying on six occasions in eight years. What are the ramifications this time?
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FTSE 100 drifts lower as eyes turn to Nvidia
The chip maker was expected to release earnings after Wall Street closes.
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Dad of soldier says 'hold and cherish' loved ones after River Tyne death
The father of Liam Potts has urged people to “hold, cuddle, and cherish your loved ones” following the 22-year-old soldier's death.
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Ring introduces a new encryption standard, makes it the default for cloud features | TechCrunch
Ring says users can still opt for end-to-end encryption.
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For over 100 years, travelers have checked into US motel rooms and found the Gideon Bible
The Gideon Bible has become a symbol of America's roadside culture and Protestant tradition
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Police seek giggling man after 'shaken' woman's alleged unwanted kiss
Northumbria Police have released images of a man they want to speak to after a reported sexual offence at a premises on Fish Quay in North Shields.
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Person in hospital after medical incident sees air ambulance land in Bishop Auckland
A person was taken to hospital after the air ambulance landed in Bishop Auckland on Wednesday.
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Ex-Meta scientists want to bring visual AI to the factory floor | TechCrunch
Perceptron offers an AI model that it says can help machines navigate the world while also providing in-depth visual intelligence.
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Gatwick airport profits fall as passenger numbers drop
A £2.2 billion expansion will see the airport move its emergency runway 12 metres north to accommodate around 100,000 more flights a year
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Robot brain builders are pushing out of their GPT-2 era | TechCrunch
Robot bodies are waiting for their AI brains to catch up.
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‘Reluctant’ approval for Tasmanian datacentre sets marker for national battle
Concerns over planning process as George Town council gives go-ahead for 288MW AI factory despite opposition from locals
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Pro-Russian hackers claim responsibility for major cyberattack on Norway's public digital services
A pro-Russian hacker group has claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on Norwegian government digital services
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Fundraiser for families of Cleveland Police officers killed in A66 crash hits £1m
A fundraiser launched for the families of two Cleveland Police officers killed in the A66 crash has reached £1 million.
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Refugee who fled war passes GCSEs as he targets World Cup dream
Nasser recently oversaw a charity football match at Ipswich Town’s ground and said he would love to referee at a future World Cup
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Xbox boss 'thinking about affordability' of next-gen console
In an exclusive interview with the BBC, Asha Sharma also discusses giving gamers digital versions of games they own.
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Man caught child in state of undress by 'zooming in on bedroom and bathroom windows'
A man who tried to cover up his perverted sexual interest in children by claiming he was doing some kind of “neighbourhood watch” has avoided…
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ICE agent embroiled in interstate extradition dispute after allegedly shooting Venezuelan man
Christian Castro is charged in Minnesota with assault and falsely reporting a crime by another
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Home Bargains to close 33 North East stores on major date in retail calendar
Home Bargains stores across across County Durham, Darlington, Teesside, Tyne and Wear and Northumberland, will be closed on a major date in the…
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Rupert Grint to return to Harry Potter in Broadway play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Grint, now 38, will play his character as an adult in the Harry Potter spin-off play in New York.
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South African police arrest two Thai men for allegedly smuggling parrot eggs
Bird eggs intercepted in homemade incubators at Johannesburg airport as officials try to halt wildlife trafficking
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US declares drought disaster for parts of Puerto Rico as dry conditions persist
The U.S. government has announced a drought disaster for more than two dozen cities and towns in Puerto Rico as water woes deepen across the U.S. territory, with no relief in sight
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Council chief who led North Yorkshire overhaul announces retirement
North Yorkshire Council chief executive Richard Flinton has announced his retirement after nearly 40 years in public service, leaving in March…
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Surprise: Z.ai is the AI lab behind the mysterious Ox Alpha model | TechCrunch
Z.ai confirms it is behind Ox Alpha, the mysterious open AI model topping benchmarks and leaderboards, and its weights are set to be released soon.
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Ending private health rebate for Australians 65 and over is ‘good policy change’, report co-author finds
Research finds 0.1-0.4% of the total insured population will ditch insurance, while the government will save as much as $940m
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The Latest: Canada strikes back at US with retaliatory tariffs as trade war escalates
Canada has struck back at the United States with retaliatory tariffs on about $20 billion in American goods, including steel, dairy products, appliances and farm equipment, as the trade war between the once-friendly neighbors escalates
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Condolences left for "brave officers who made ultimate sacrifice" in fatal A66 crash
Heartfelt tributes have been left to the "brave officers" after they were killed in the line of duty, PC Matthew Blades and Tom Clough.
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Two women accuse former Fat White Family member Saul Adamczewski of physical and emotional abuse
Insecure Men singer has now been dropped by his record label and had tour dates cancelled after two women shared allegations about his behaviour
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Elon Musk’s Order of Freedom award highlights his vast influence in Ukraine
Elon Musk, founder of SpaceX, has emerged as a central, if controversial, private figure in Ukraine's defense effort
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UK jewellery company with four online brands enters administration after 19 years
UK-based jewellery company Roxoa and its four online brands have fallen into administration after nearly 20 years in business.
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Person rescued from house fire
A person has been rescued following a house fire.
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Teenager, 15, arrested over fatal stabbing at Brent Civic Centre
The victim, believed to be a 17-year-old, was found fatally injured at Brent Council's headquarters.
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Data centre trap: Trump's AI ambition puts Republicans on defensive
Less than three months before the midterm elections, Republicans are already facing tough headwinds – and now an unlikely issue has the potential to galvanise voters against them even further.
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Cristiano Ronaldo: Ten-man Al-Nassr seal dramatic win after Portugal star subbed off
Cristiano Ronaldo is taken off at half-time with his 10-man Al-Nassr side 2-0 down - but they fight back to seal a dramatic win over Al-Ettifaq.
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Heart, hope and a steely determination: Dolly Parton's musical legacy
BBC music correspondent Mark Savage looks back on the legacy of the "irreplaceable" late singer.
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Women using HRT at lower risk of dementia, study suggests
Scientists found those who had used hormone replacement therapy were 10% less likely to be diagnosed with dementia
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A Wildberries depot in Russia is hit again and destroyed as Ukraine extends its drone campaign
Ukrainian long-range drones have struck a major warehouse belonging to Russia’s biggest online retailer, Wildberries, for the second time in just over a month
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Professor Jason Arday found unresponsive by family members, inquest hears
The 41-year-old was discovered at his home in Battersea, south London, on 14 August
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Canada's retaliation tests the limit of American power under Trump
The president is using US dominance to challenge allies and enemies alike - but both Canada and Iran have found ways to fight back.
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Prince Harry and Meghan land in UK days after announcing move
Prince Harry, Meghan, and their two children are believed to have flown into the country privately from California.
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Restaurant forced to apologize after writing ‘Happy Birthday Wheelchair’ on dessert
‘My family's angry, my friends are angrier,’ the restaurant-goer said
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Bradford police officer killer died after less than one year in prison, inquest hears
The killer of a Bradford police officer who was found dead in prison less than a year after he was convicted of murder died from natural causes, a…
