Personalised number plate sales soar: 'I own 220'
Private plates are increasingly being seen as an investment, often never even being used on a car, say experts.
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‘Perfect rat storm’: urban rodent numbers soar as the climate heats, study finds
Sharp rise in population in 11 of 16 cities expected to continue as rising temperatures make it easier for the animals to breed, say researchers. Rat numbers are soaring in cities as global ...The Guardian - 1d -
Gaza rescuers face toll of their work: 'I have become afraid of my own memories'
Throughout the Israeli bombardment, the Civil Defence was responsible for pulling the living and the dead from the rubble.BBC News - Jan. 25 -
Trump launches his own $TRUMP meme coin, price soars overnight
Trump unveiled the so-called meme coin, which is designed to capitalize on the popularity of a certain personality, movement or viral internet trend, on social media.CBS News - Jan. 18 -
‘I realised we’re such hypocrites’: how growing numbers of US veterans were moved to protest over Gaza
As images of the war flooded social media and news reports, disillusioned ex-military personnel increased their efforts to pressurise the administration to stop arming Israel. . Of the protesters ...The Guardian - Jan. 16 -
Bitcoin soared in 2024. How much — if any — should you own?
Bitcoin prices soared in 2024.NBC News - Jan. 11 -
Bitcoin soared in 2024. How much — if any — should you own?
The crypto asset was the top performer in 2024, rising about 125%. But finance pros say bitcoin should generally not account for over 5% of your portfolio.CNBC - Jan. 11 -
Cade Cunningham has taken on the challenge of being Detroit's franchise player: 'I would love to have my own chapter'
The Pistons are making noise in the East again, with their star point guard leading the way.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 9 -
Ford, Rivian stocks get boost from sales after rival Tesla’s numbers fall short
Rivian and Ford shares are on the rise after both carmakers touted growth in EV sales.MarketWatch - Jan. 3 -
Chris Hayes: I Want Your Attention. I Need Your Attention. Here Is How I Mastered My Own.
The problem we face is existential and spiritual, not situational.The New York Times - Jan. 3
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China, Canada and Mexico vow swift response to Trump tariffs
Trump accuses the US's main trading partners of not addressing concerns over illegal drugs and migration - his main election pledges.BBC News - 1h -
How world responds to Trump's tariffs is what matters next
Retaliatory taxes against the US by other nations could lead global trade into uncharted territory.BBC News - 11h -
AI putting child abuse on steroids, says Cooper as new laws announced
Yvette Cooper says the UK will make it illegal to own AI tools to make images of child sexual abuse.BBC News - 31m -
British husband arrested over death of Thai woman found in Yorkshire Dales
David Armitage is held on suspicion of killing his wife whose body was found in the Yorkshire Dales.BBC News - 12h -
Nasa needs saving from itself – but is this billionaire right for that job?
The success of SpaceX and other private-sector space firms is throwing up hard questions about America's "great national treasure".BBC News - 10h
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Barclays payment issues 'resolved' following tech outage
The bank says a technical issue, which began on Friday and impacted the its app, online banking and payments, has been resolved.BBC News - 8m -
Police contacted as Willock faces 'appalling' racist abuse
Newcastle United contact police after midfielder Joe Willock receives "appalling" racist abuse on social media.BBC News - 10m -
AI putting child abuse on steroids, says Cooper as new laws announced
Yvette Cooper says the UK will make it illegal to own AI tools to make images of child sexual abuse.BBC News - 31m -
Ireland should have had 'parallel' Omagh inquiry - Flanagan
Former Irish minister Charlie Flanagan says the decision not to have an inquiry in the Republic is a "lost opportunity".BBC News - 35m -
Ahmed al-Shara, Syria’s New Interim President, Travels to Saudi Arabia
Ahmed al-Shara’s trip to Riyadh, where he spent his childhood, offers clues about his vision for a post-Assad Syria.The New York Times - 43m