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Pagasa: Rains expected Monday across PH due to 3 weather systems

MANILA, Philippines – Most parts of the country will experience rains on Monday due to three prevailing weather system...

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A Gen X couple bought an abandoned house in Japan for $23,000. They're restoring it as part of their retirement plan.

The couple was told that the house in Japan had been vacant for 12 years and had served as a sake brewery until the earl...

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Chennai: MBA grad booked for throwing stones at ex-partner's house, injuring her

The arrested person has been identified as R Sriram (25) of Tiruvarur. He was in a relationship with the complainant whe...

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Longer runway to boost Tiruchy international airport’s potential

Tiruchy district administration has acquired 455 acres of land out of the actual requirement of 497 acres...

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UK Manufacturers Hit by Steepest Confidence Drop Since Pandemic - Cost Pressures Revealed

UK manufacturers havereported the sharpest loss of confidence since the start of theCOVID-19 pandemic in the Make UK sur...

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Revisiting 19th-century Paris with VR

While I have fond memories of past efforts to combine VR content with real-world locations, I’d assumed the pandemic h...

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‘Loved the spot’: Family pays $1.9m for rare mid-century modern delight

Four families competed for the character-filled three-bedroom house on a large block, owned by the sellers for about 30 ...

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Top A&E doctors criticise ‘dangerous’ suggestion that corridor care can be delivered safely

NHS England issued new guidance on the “safest, most effective” way to treat patients in corridors...

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Royal Mail takeover by Czech billionaire ‘approved’ – report

The takeover by Daniel Kretinsky’s EP Group from current owner International Distribution Services.will be announced o...

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Guha apologises

Fox Sports commentator Isa Guha has apologised for an on-air comment in which she called Jasprit Bumrah a primate. (Fox ...

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Lithium-ion battery fire warning

Lithium-ion batteries are in all kinds of electronics. But they can explode and catch fire quickly. NBC News' Sam Brock ...

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Russian oil tankers split in two by strong storms in the Black Sea

Two massive Russian oil tankers were split in half by strong storms in the Black Sea. Each carried thousands of tons of ...

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A grand jury indictment could come this week in the CEO murder case

A grand jury could be asked to hand up an indictment against Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing CEO Brian Thomps...

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Rare tornado hits Northern California

A rare, violent tornado hit parts of Northern California causing injuries and damaging homes and businesses. NBC News' D...

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Robbery suspect shoots southwest Fresno convenience store door after getting locked in, police say

Fresno Police are searching for two men involved in an armed robbery, where one suspect opened fire at a convenience sto...

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Saskatchewan respiratory illness, vaccination numbers down

COVID-19 positivity rates are down since November, says the Saskatchewan Health Authority's Community Respiratory Illnes...

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PACS Deadline: PACS Investors with Losses in Excess of $100K Have Opportunity to Lead PACS Group Inc. Securities Fraud Lawsuit

NEW YORK, Dec. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of PACS Gr...

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Christmas dinner set to cost less this year

The BBC digs into which bits of the festive feast have gone up and down in price....

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Chris McCausland on Strictly never felt ‘tokenistic’, says blind charity worker

McCausland became the first blind winner in the show’s 20-year history....

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Passengers asked by rail regulator to help in review of train fare prosecutions

The Office of Rail and Road is beginning its review looking at train operators’ approach to suspected fare evasion and...

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Christmas Dreamville 2.0 at The Hills reflects vibrant creative industry of Sarawak

KUCHING (Dec 16): Christmas Dreamville 2.0 stands as testament to the vibrant creative industry of Sarawak, says Datuk S...

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One in four babies in England delivered by Caesarean section, figures show

Experts said a gradual increase in Caesarean births over the past decade is down to a ‘growing number’ of complexiti...

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‘Dangerous’ to suggest corridor care can be delivered safely – emergency doctors

The Royal College of Emergency Medicine has expressed concern about a new NHS England guide on how to treat patients in ...

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Student nurses could drop out of courses amid financial pressures, RCN warns

Tens of thousands could leave before graduating by 2029, research suggests...

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Sale of cheap ‘big puff’ vapes driving waste crisis, campaigners warn

Concerns are growing over new models coming to market that are driving up the waste crisis as the incoming ban on single...

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Triple H Claims Today's WWE is 'Bigger Than The Attitude Era'

Current head of creative and multi-time WWE Champion Paul "Triple H" Levesque has made the bold claim that modern day WW...

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Lake Placid in New York named ‘Plan B’ site for 2026 Winter Olympics

The site has been used in recent years to host the FISU World University Games, the Empire State Winter Games and the Wo...

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Andy Capp - 16th December 2024

Andy Capp has been a favourite part of the Daily Mirror since 1957. Enjoy the adventures of Andy Capp and wife Flo every...

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Perishers - 16th December 2024

Perishers originally ran from 1959 to 2006. The strip is still so popular today that we decided to reprint the best of t...

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South Korea’s Wetlands Welcome Migratory Birds in Winter

SEOUL, Dec. 16 (Korea Bizwire) —Each winter, South Korea’s wetlands, rivers, and coastal plains transform into vibra...

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Prime Minister writes message for Christmas edition of the Big Issue

Sir Keir Starmer said too many people will be on the sharp end of the country’s ‘broken’ housing system this Chris...

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Sturgeon tells of ‘pride’ 10 years after same-sex marriage permitted in law

The former first minister said equal marriage is one of the Scottish Parliament’s top five achievements in its lifetim...

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Ticket sales spike on Oasis release while second-hand spending climbs – Monzo

The digital bank’s yearly spending data sheds a light on the shopping habits of its more than 11 million customers in ...

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Avoid major roads for six hours on Friday and Saturday, holiday drivers warned

An estimated total of 29.3 million festive journeys will be made between Wednesday and Christmas Eve....

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Sturgeon knows ‘nothing more’ about police investigation 18 months after arrest

The former Scottish first minister said she is ‘getting on with life as best I can’ as a police probe into SNP finan...

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Last Christmas by Wham! tops vote for song to mark start of festive season

The hit, which took 39 years to become a Christmas number one, topped the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra’s poll....

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Rayner to promise ‘devolution by default’ in speech to local leaders

The Deputy Prime Minister will vow to push power out of Whitehall and into the hands of people with ‘skin in the game�...

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Taxpayer money invested in boosting climate resilience of Christmas dinner

Alternative proteins for the turkey, resilient super-spuds and ‘cheese from peas’ may help to keep the meal on table...

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Met Office issues warning as parts of Scotland face up to 150mm of rain

The warning over heavy rain runs until midday on Tuesday....

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SUPP branch chief joins Bawang Assan folks celebrate pre-winter solstice celebration

SIBU (Dec 16): A pre-winter solstice celebration was held at Paradom here yesterday, with the presence of Sarawak United...

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‘A bit rattled’: Driver hits black ice, loses control in Port Alberni

Nicole Meshen says her vehicle, a Jeep SUV, ended up in an embankment next to the Alberni Highway after she hit black ic...

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27 Gifts You Can Tell The Grandparents Your Kids Want For Christmas

Because you're not driving your family of four all the way to Huntington, West Virginia for nothing.View Entire Post ›...

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All the Christmas Day TV to look forward to on BBC, ITV and Channel 4

Little gets you in the festive spirit more than cuddling up on the couch and indulging in some Christmas TV....

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Rachel Reeves skewered over inheritance tax as 160,000 businesses demand rethink

Rachel Reeves has been warned she will end up costing the country money and jobs because of her tax changes....

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Top docs warn new guide on treating patients in corridors is 'normalising the dangerous'

Leading NHS emergency doctors have said 'nonsensical' guidance for treating patients in corridors published earlier this...

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Angela Rayner to create mega-councils in war on nimbys

Angela Rayner will on Monday unveil plans for new mega-councils as Labour takes on ‘nimbys’ blocking planning applic...

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Christmas boost for struggling British pubs as they are set to sell 300 million pints this month

December is the busiest time of year for boozers which have struggled in recent years with high running costs - and the ...

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'Miracle boy' who clung to life during Boxing Day tsunami by living alone in swamp for 21 days

A 'miracle boy' who clung to life in the wake of the devastating Boxing Day tsunami in 2004 before being rescued by a TV...

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£6,395 drop in average price tag on a home in December

Housing market activity remains substantially stronger than a year ago, paving the way for a Boxing day bounce, Rightmov...

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George Stephanopoulos doesn't mention ABC News settlement with Trump's defamation lawsuit on his Sunday show

ABC News’ George Stephanopoulos did not reference his network’s $15 million settlement with President-elect Donald T...

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Turning grief into hope with a video game that helps children cope with loss

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Children and young people are finding consolation for their deepest wounds in the m...

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Rate cuts this week to end year of easing

Rate cuts this week to end year of easing...