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No hope for actor Tom Sizemore after aneurysm - manager

The Saving Private Ryan and Black Hawk Down actor suffered a brain aneurysm earlier this month.

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Woman single-handedly takes on BA and wins

Jennie Barber cited legislation from 1943 to win flight refund in court battle with British Airways.

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Nigeria's ruling party candidate leads presidential election

The ruling party's candidate has 44% of tallied votes, but the opposition says counting is flawed.

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Monday, 27 February 2023

Cost of living: Neighbours share potato-cooking duties to cut costs

Each week a different cook delivers hot jacket potatoes to their neighbours in Walthamstow.

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Settlers rampage in West Bank villages after Israelis killed

Israeli settlers burn Palestinian homes and cars in several villages after two settlers are shot dead.

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Lidl limits sales of tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers

The discount supermarket follows rivals by restricting sales of certain fruit and vegetables.

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Italy migrant boat shipwreck: More than 100 people feared dead

At least 62 migrants have died, including children, and many others are missing after the boat sank in rough seas.

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Sunday, 26 February 2023

Fruit and vegetable shortages 'to last four weeks', says George Eustice

The former environment secretary said supermarkets have to "work to get it right" on supplies.

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Derby: Boy, 14, charged after car crashes into house

The boy is due in court on Monday charged with several driving offences, police say.

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Fruit and vegetable shortages 'to last four weeks', says George Eustice

The former environment secretary said supermarkets have to "work to get it right" on supplies.

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The asylum patients being given their stories back

Volunteers are uncovering the lives of former patients of the Somerset and Bath Pauper Lunatic Asylum.

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Stafford MP deselected one week after maternity leave return

Conservative Theo Clarke says she received abuse after announcing her plans to take time off.

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Thor the walrus spotted in Iceland after leaving UK

The mammal previously drew crowds off the coasts of Hampshire, North Yorkshire and Northumberland.

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Friday, 24 February 2023

Swimmers 'ruined' by culture of fat-shaming and bullying

Former athletes tell of mistreatment at clubs across England, with allegations stretching back more than a decade.

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Family launches legal action over mother's death in Tenerife crash

Michelle Exton's daughter says the family wants to get her mother the justice she deserves.

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New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: How to prevent a company from taking my domain name?

Ask HN: How to prevent a company from taking my domain name?
11 by lname_dot_com | 3 comments on Hacker News.
I have bought a 5 letter COM domain name that I'll call lname.com, which matches my last name. It has no meaning in English. I'm from a poor country and I spent like a year or so to save up for it, which cost roughly 6 months of average net salaries in my country about 7 years ago. I was in my early 20s and one could argue, that it was not the wisest decion of a young adult, but I don't regret it honestly. It always felt like I have a small piece of the web realestate which has my name labeled on it and I absolutely love my fname@lname.com email address. I created an address for my wife, father, mother, brother and his wife in the same way which they are using daily and are proud of. I was very stressed for any domain or registrar errors that might cause that I lose the domain name and I still am very afraid of it. I have however read quite a few "horror stories" in the past years, regarding bigger companies which were able to obtain people's personal or business domain names, just because they are huge companies with extensive finances and good lawyers. I already know of two companies in different countries which have the very same name as I occasionally receive emails written to them on my catch-all email address. For now the domain is used to host our personal sites, but I recently started working as a web developer and may do freelance work or even create a startup or company in the future. I don't know what this domain will be used for, but I can't say that it will always be for personal use. Maybe it will be the same industry as other companies with the same name. Maybe not. I know a domain name can't be patented. Trademarking is possible, but there are a lot of requirements. What do experts propose? TLDR: What can I do to secure my domain name, no matter what happens?

Tebbutt murder-kidnap: Kenyan freed on appeal after decade in jail

A man walks free after 11 years, amid concerns about a Met detective's role in his conviction in Kenya.

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Cost of Living: Trainer sales go down after Covid pandemic spike

Sukhvir Singh Sohal opened a sneaker shop in Glasgow and still thinks it's a lucrative business.

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Omagh police shooting: Who is PSNI detective John Caldwell?

Det Ch Insp John Caldwell is one of the Police Service of Northern Ireland's best-known detectives.

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John Motson: Five great moments from iconic BBC Sport commentator

Five famous lines from iconic BBC football commentator John Motson, who has died aged 77.

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F1 Academy: Is Formula 1 finally taking women seriously?

Two teenage female drivers say they hope the new F1 Academy will break down barriers in the sport.

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle dismiss South Park lawsuit rumour

A spokesperson for the royal couple reportedly said claims of a lawsuit are "totally baseless" and "boring".

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British Steel plans to close ovens and cut 260 jobs

The Chinese-owned company says it is proposing cuts at its Scunthorpe site due to economic challenges.

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British Steel plans to close ovens and cut 260 jobs

The Chinese-owned company says it is proposing cuts at its Scunthorpe site due to economic challenges.

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Reece Parkinson to leave BBC Radio 1Xtra as Lady Leshurr replaced

Lady Leshurr, who's waiting to go on trial accused of attacking her ex, is also being replaced.

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Spain officials quit over trains that were made too wide for tunnels

The botched order was for commuter trains due to operate in two mountainous northern regions.

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Monday, 20 February 2023

I can't feel fingertips after rowing in Antarctic seas

Adventurer Jamie Douglas-Hamilton's latest rowing challenge left him in the worst pain he has felt.

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Emma Bridgewater coronation ware sees history continue

Work is under way at the Emma Bridgewater factory to create commemorative plates, mugs and teapots.

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Drax: Selby power station workers walk out in pay dispute

Workers at the UK's biggest power station stage the first of nine scheduled strikes over pay.

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Who will replace Nicola Sturgeon as next SNP leader?

Ms Sturgeon refused to back anyone as a successor, insisting there was a wealth of talent within the SNP.

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Hugh Jackman wants to score winner versus Wrexham

The Hollywood actor says he wants to "stick it" to Ryan Reynolds by scoring the winning goal.

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UK defence spending is top priority, says Mordaunt

Penny Mordaunt says the government has committed to increasing its defence spending to support Ukraine.

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Saturday, 18 February 2023

Banksy Margate Valentine's Day artwork to move to Dreamland

Dreamland says it "jumped at the chance" when it was asked to be the new home to the piece.

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N Korea fires missile after threatening retaliation

Pyongyang fires a missile into the sea a day after warning the US and Seoul against military drills.

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Friday, 17 February 2023

YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki steps down after nine years

The long-serving Google employee is one of the highest-profile females in Silicon Valley.

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Police to face questions over Nicola Bulley disclosures

The Lancashire force is criticised for making her struggles with alcohol and the menopause public.

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Aaron Ramsdale: Man admits assault on Arsenal goalkeeper

Joseph Watts pleads guilty to attacking Aaron Ramsdale after a match against Tottenham.

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Thursday, 16 February 2023

Brianna Ghey: Boy and girl in court charged with murder

Two 15-year-olds appear at Liverpool Crown Court charged with murdering 16-year-old Brianna Ghey.

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Selling online helps people keep up with rising prices

Thousands of people are earning extra money selling items online to combat the rising cost of living.

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Banksy Margate Valentine's Day artwork piece removed again

A broken freezer is removed by a gallery to "ensure the integrity" of the artwork in Margate.

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Aldi to recruit 6,000 new staff across the UK

The discount retailer is continuing its expansion plans after a strong Christmas sales period.

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A look back at Nicola Sturgeon's life in politics

As Nicola Sturgeon resigns as Scotland's longest-serving first minister, BBC Scotland looks back on how she rose to the nation's highest office.

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Ricky Reel: Met Police to re-examine student's death

The Met Police said the inquiry into Ricky Reel's death would "explore every possible avenue".

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How has China reacted to the balloon saga?

From complaints to fevered speculation, responses from Chinese officials and netizens have shifted.

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Could new Brit School balance the UK music scene?

Nia Archives and Bad Boy Chiller Crew react to plans for a Bradford version of the famous school.

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Monday, 13 February 2023

Renters leave London at highest rate in decade, research shows

Many people in their mid to late 30s are moving to neighbouring counties and the Midlands.

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Hollywood weight loss jab to be sold by Boots chemist

The once-a-week injection called Wegovy, said to be used by some celebrities, blunts appetite.

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Heathrow records busiest start to year since Covid

The airport says some 5.4 million passengers passed through its terminals in January.

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Asylum protests: Teen charged over Knowsley disorder

He is accused of beating an emergency worker after disorder outside a hotel housing asylum seekers.

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Ukraine war: Russian soldier death rate highest since first week of war

Ukrainian data shows 824 Russians dying per day, and the UK says the trends are "likely accurate".

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Nathan Jones: Southampton sack manager after just three months in charge

Southampton sack manager Nathan Jones after just three months in charge with the club bottom of the Premier League.

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Saturday, 11 February 2023

Cyclone Gabrielle: New Zealand braces for storm after record floods

Residents are on edge as parts of the North Island prepare for more severe weather.

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Plans to dim City of London's skyscrapers to save energy

The City of London Corporation plans curfew times for new developments to switch off or dim lights.

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New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: How do you save and browse external interesting URLs?

Ask HN: How do you save and browse external interesting URLs?
16 by bluewalt | 12 comments on Hacker News.
As a curious developer, my knowledge is scattered between many external resources I consumed and want to keep at my fingertips: blog posts I read, Youtube videos I watched, Stack Overflow answers I read, Github repos I follow, etc. My knowledge is NOT the notes I took, but these external resources I consumed and loved. But over time, I forget. I don't know what I know, and as soon as I need something like, I google it. For example, it could be the 10th time I google "efficient logging with Python". I may come across a link I already clicked, or not. To me, it would be much more efficient to be able to search among all my external resources I already read and decided to keep, because it is limited to quality contents that I have already filtered, and that I already read, so that memory will activate when I read it another time. At that point, you could tell me to use bookmarks. And it's what I do. Then 6 months later, I end up with 200 bookmarks I will not sort. And even if they were sorted, I will be too slow to find something in them with no tagging, I and I would use Google anyway. In a ideal world, It would be easy to save and tag external resources (one click from the browser), and then, browse and find them back easily. Do you have this feeling too, or it's just me? If so, what do you use for this?

Why the search for Nicola Bulley moved to road and sea

Reporter Nick Garnett looks at where the missing mother-of-two was last seen, and where she could have gone.

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Friday, 10 February 2023

China seeks 'bold' steps to lift birth rate

China's birth rate is at a record low, with officials identifying the cost of childcare as a major issue.

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Tech layoffs: Yahoo to slash 20% of its workforce

Yahoo adds to the growing list of tech companies cutting jobs as consumer and corporate spending shrink.

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Second-hand car sales drop due to lack of choice

Last year used car sales fell 9%, as drivers hung onto their vehicles for longer.

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Energy bills extra support ruled out by Chancellor

Jeremy Hunt says the government does not "have the headroom" to give household additional help.

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Harry Kane: Tottenham striker recreates classic goal for Alan Shearer

Tottenham's record goalscorer Harry Kane shows ex-England captain Alan Shearer one of his trademark finishes in a finishing masterclass.

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Super Bowl 2023: Jalen Hurts' best plays from his biggest Philadelphia Eagles games

Watch quarterback Jalen Hurts' best plays from his biggest games for the Philadelphia Eagles as he prepares to face the Kansas City Chiefs in Sunday's Super Bowl.

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Adani: How the billionaire's empire lost $100bn in days

The business tycoon has seen billions wiped off his wealth after a US investment firm's scathing report.

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Commonwealth bull gets New Street station home

The 33ft (10m) sculpture gets a permanent home after thousands signed a petition to stop it being dismantled.

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Northern Ireland Protocol is lawful, Supreme Court rules

The protocol has been challenged by unionists, who say it breaches the Acts of Union and NI Act.

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Tuesday, 7 February 2023

Dramatic rescue saves Thai baby who fell down well

The 19-month-old child slipped between a 30cm (12in) wide gap and fell to the bottom of the well.

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Turkey and Syria earthquake: ‘It was like a doomsday scenario'

Ismael had just left his son in hospital when the building started to collapse.

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Monday, 6 February 2023

Second balloon over Latin America is ours - China

A Chinese spokeswoman says the aircraft is for civilian use, but "deviated" from its intended route.

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M&Co: Renfrewshire clothing chain to close all 170 stores

The Scottish company, which used to be known as Mackays, employs almost 2,000 people across the UK.

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Turkey earthquake: Screaming, shaking... how it felt when the quake hit

"There is an earthquake," one man said to his family. "At least let's die together in the same place."

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Tech lay-offs: Dell to cut workforce

Dell adds to the growing list of technology companies cutting jobs as consumer and corporate spending shrinks.

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Sunday, 5 February 2023

Balloon saga deflates efforts to mend US-China relations

Concerns about the balloon have derailed a vital visit to China this week by the US's top diplomat.

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Dad completes charity run along entire length of M1

Jamie Austin finishes the last leg of his challenge after setting off from Leeds 10 days ago.

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How beavers are reviving wetlands

Wetlands are being lost at a faster rate than forests, but in some regions beavers are part of the solution.

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Saturday, 4 February 2023

NHS chief: Strikes making hospital bosses restless

With NHS England about to enter its biggest round of strikes, leaders say clearing backlogs will be difficult.

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Tyre Nichols: Sixth police officer fired

Preston Hemphill violated multiple rules, including stun gun deployment regulations, police say.

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Samsung boss says he would not give a child under 11 a smartphone

The firm's UK mobile head says the decision is down to parental choice and safe internet browsing is paramount.

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Steven Bartlett: Firm founded by Dragons' Den star to sell for £7.7m

Social media agency Social Chain, founded by Steven Bartlett in Manchester, is set to be sold.

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Cost of living: Zero-hour jobs and the impact on mental health

Aqibur says getting a stable job felt like a weight off his shoulders after years of uncertainty.

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Thursday, 2 February 2023

What is the windfall tax on oil and gas companies?

There is further discussion of windfall taxes after record profits from Shell.

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Scotland's ancient Caledonian pinewoods could vanish - study

A conservation charity has warned surviving areas of Caledonian pinewoods are under threat.

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The trucks ditching diesel and drivers

From addressing the climate emergency to the shortage of HGV drivers, is this the future?

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In pictures: Shetland's famous fire festival

Shetland's famous fire festival has women and girls in the torchlit procession for the first time.

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Great Yarmouth: 'The people behind the seafront feel left behind'

People in Great Yarmouth talk of their prospects as a report finds coastal areas often lose out.

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