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Strike action to disrupt British Airways flights during Easter holidays

Around 32 flights per day from Heathrow Airport will be cancelled during the Easter holidays due to a strike by over 1,400 security guards at Terminal 5, which serves as the main portal for British Airways. The 10-day walkout will commence on March 31, triggered by a dispute over pay. British Airways will reduce its schedule by five percent during this time, with over 300 flights cancelled in total. Other […]

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Transgender shooter in Nashville highlights rarity of female mass shooters in the US

- The recent shooting at a private Christian school in Nashville, Tennessee, which resulted in the deaths of three nine-year-old children and three adults, has brought attention to the fact that mass shootings in the United States are almost exclusively committed by cis males. According to the Violence Project, a research group that tracks mass public shootings in the US, men are responsible for over 97% of all such incidents. […]

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Labour blocks Jeremy Corbyn from standing as candidate in next election

Labour's National Executive Committee has voted to prevent former party leader Jeremy Corbyn from standing as a Labour candidate in the next election. The motion, put forward by current Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer, was approved by a vote of 22 to 12. Corbyn is currently suspended from being a Labour MP and sits as an independent due to controversy surrounding allegations of antisemitism. Corbyn called the decision a "shameful […]

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Comedian and TV Presenter Paul O’Grady Remembered with Fondness and Respect

  The entertainment world is in mourning following the unexpected passing of comedian, drag performer and TV presenter Paul O'Grady at the age of 67. O'Grady, who was also known for his drag persona Lily Savage, died peacefully according to a statement released by his partner Andre Portasio. Stars from showbiz and beyond have been paying tribute to the 'fearless' presenter, who also hosted a BBC Radio show for over […]

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UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak Publishes Tax Returns

The UK Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, has revealed that he paid over £1 million in UK tax over the past three years, based on earnings of more than £4.7 million from income and a US-based investment fund. Sunak had promised to publish his tax returns during his campaign to become Conservative Party leader in 2020, amid calls for transparency over his finances, particularly after it emerged that his […]

todayMarch 23, 2023 2

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Rail strikes in UK called off

Rail strikes planned for March and April by the RMT union have been called off after members agreed to a pay deal from Network Rail. RMT members at 14 train companies were set to walk out on 30 March and 1 April. The Rail Delivery Group (RDG), which represents train companies, welcomed the move and said it was now focused on “working constructively towards a settlement to this dispute”. However, […]

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UN warns of global water crisis due to overconsumption and climate change

A new United Nations report has raised concerns about an impending global water crisis, warning of a high risk of shortages due to overconsumption and climate change. The report, published by UN Water and Unesco, highlights that overconsumption and pollution have made water scarcity a growing global problem, with seasonal water shortages expected to worsen due to climate change. The report further notes that roughly half of the world's population […]

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US Supreme Court to hear case over Jack Daniel’s dog toy parody

  Whiskey brand Jack Daniel's and toy maker VIP Products LLC are set to face off in the US Supreme Court over a dog toy that the former says infringes on its trademark. The chew toy features the phrase "Old No. 2 on your Tennessee Carpet", a play on Jack Daniel's "Old No. 7 Tennessee Sour Mash Whiskey". Jack Daniel's claims the toy confuses consumers and harms its brand. VIP […]

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US Regulators Charge Celebrities, Including Lindsay Lohan and Jake Paul, for Illegal Crypto Scheme

US regulators charge eight celebrities, including Lindsay Lohan and Jake Paul, for participating in an illegal cryptocurrency scheme where they allegedly used their social media platforms to promote two crypto tokens without disclosing they were paid to do so. The charges were announced by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Wednesday, and the group is accused of illegally promoting TRX and BTT crypto assets without disclosing compensation. Justin […]

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