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Was This Scrap of Cloth Once a Tunic Worn by Alexander the Great?

A Greek researcher says a piece of purple-and-white fabric discovered decades ago in a tomb in northern Greece may have belonged to Alexander. Others disagree.

World - The New York Times - October 30

How to save a bundle on children’s clothes

From swap meets to looking after clothes correctly, you can save cash while making your children’s wardrobes more sustainable. Charity shops can be a goldmine for bargains – use the Charity Retail ...

World - The Guardian - November 13

The Burning Desire to Wear Burgundy

As the color has permeated popular culture, interest in wearing it has ballooned.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 8

Child benefit reform plans scrapped

A planned move to a system where claims are based on household income, rather than an individual's, will not go ahead.

Daniel Khalife read newspaper about alleged prison escape

The ex-soldier accused of escaping Wandsworth prison was seen changing clothes during the three days he was missing.

Starbucks scraps 2025 guidance after fall in sales and earnings

New chief Brian Niccol vows ‘to fundamentally change our strategy’ to return to growth

Business - Financial Times - October 22

'Sorry' water boss has plan to end sewage spillages

Water UK chief apologises for the industry's performance as the sector faces a "root and branch" review.

Scotland lose intense scrap with dogged Springboks

World champions South Africa grind out a gutsy win over spirited Scotland at Murrayfield in the Autumn Nations Series

National Care Service plan 'delayed not scrapped'

The flagship scheme would transfer responsibility for social care from Scottish councils to a new national body.

£500m defence cuts as ships, drones and helicopters scrapped

Critics said the move would leave UK defence weaker, at a time of growing international tensions and after over a decade of funding pressures on the armed forces.

Second-hand success story Vinted plans to expand beyond clothing

Latest TPG-backed funding round values profitable Lithuanian start-up at €5bn

Business - Financial Times - October 24

You be the judge: should my flatmates use separate towels and dish cloths?

Isioma says her flat is totally unhygienic. Amma thinks that sharing is caring. You decide who’s being a wet sponge Find out how to get a disagreement settled or become a juror . Amma and Dami ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

Disney Dreamlight Valley - How To Unlock Flynn In A Sheep In Wolf's Clothing Quest

Disney Dreamlight Valley is growing bigger and bigger with every update, and its new expansion The Storybook Vale is one of its biggest content drops yet. There's so much to see and do in this ...

Tech - GameSpot - Yesterday

Forget ‘flattering’: comfortable clothes make me feel most like myself

In midlife, I prioritize roomy designs that helped me move with ease. I had been searching for that freedom all along. A few weeks ago, getting dressed to take my kids to a comics festival, I put ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Ofwat could be scrapped in sweeping review of failing UK water industry

Environment secretary says new commission will consider all options regarding water regulator

Business - Financial Times - October 22

Trump and Harris Scrap for Georgia as Supporters Brace for a Photo Finish

Georgia has seen a flurry of activity underlining both parties’ recognition that, once again, the state is anyone’s to win.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 27

Australia scraps multi-billion dollar military satellite system

World - Yahoo News - November 4

Sweden scraps plans for 13 offshore windfarms over Russia security fears

Decision comes after military concludes projects would complicate defending Nato’s newest member against attack. Sweden has vetoed plans for 13 offshore windfarms in the Baltic Sea, citing ...

World - The Guardian - November 4

The Guardian view on America’s electoral college: time to scrap an antidemocratic relic | Editorial

Concerns about US democracy grow with the electoral college’s role in enabling presidents to win without the popular vote, potentially benefiting Donald Trump in 2024. The last two presidential ...