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My ex-British Army brother choked to death on the floor of a police station and 11 years later we discovered we'd buried a 77-year-old woman - why won't cops admit they swapped the body?
Daily Mail
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April 24, 2025
It took 13 years for the family of Christopher Alder to be told they had buried a 77-year-old woman and not their beloved brother and ex-British Army paratrooper. Christopher, who was commended for his service, had choked to death on the floor of...
17 Infamous Events That Were More Horrific Than You Realized
Grunge
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April 3, 2025
In a world that often seems chaotic, it's natural to try to insulate oneself from all the bad news that's constantly available on every feed and crawl. If you could do something about the earthquake or war or product recall or space robot...
Circumcision – To Cut, Or Not To Cut?
Gulf Insider
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November 27, 2024
Health organizations are currently divided on whether male circumcision is beneficial or not. Some research suggests it can lower the rates of urinary tract infections and improve overall penile health, but the procedure can also lead to infection...
Beautiful old village where Outlander was filmed named UK’s cheapest best place
The Mirror
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November 7, 2024
Falkland is only 40 miles from Edinburgh ( Image: Getty Images) A beautiful medieval village has been announced as the cheapest best place to live. Nestled within the former royal burgh of Fife, Falkland is a scenic and historically rich village,...
Tiverton MP under fire for missing historic Parliament steel vote
Devon Live
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April 22, 2025
While the country was hammering out a future for British steel, one West Country MP has been accused of being more interested in second-hand bargains than second chances for a vital industry. Rachel Gilmour, the Liberal Democrat MP for Tiverton &...
Top 10 Most Expensive Cigarettes In The World
Hollywood Gazette
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August 30, 2024
Top 10 Most Expensive Cigarettes In The World August 24, 2024 — Smoking tobacco can lead to a range of health complications, such as lung disease, cardiovascular disease, and respiratory ailments. Cigarette smoke is the leading preventable cause...
Sikorsky and Bristow Group Sign Long-Term Agreement Supporting World's Largest S-92® Helicopter Fleet
The Bulletin - Kansas
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April 24, 2025
Industry leaders look to the future with multi-year deal STRATFORD, Conn. and HOUSTON, April 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT), and Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: VTOL), the global leader in innovative and...
Spruced-Up Holland America Ship Set to Launch Europe Season
Cruise Hive
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April 23, 2025
Guests booked to sail on Holland America Line’s Oosterdam as she plies the Mediterranean in summer 2025 will find staterooms and public spaces spiffed up and refreshed following a two-week dry dock at a Bahamas shipyard. The 1,964-guest...
From the archive: Whales driven to the brink
The Times
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From The Times, February 9, 1925 Sir Sidney Harmer gave a lecture at the Woolwich Polytechnic on Saturday night on “Whales and Whaling “ in aid of the King Edward’s Hospital Fund. The lecturer having given a general account of whales, calling...
Trump Messed Up DC’s Credit Rating, Pete Hegseth Got a “Dirty” Line Installed at the Pentagon, and Jeff Bezos Doesn’t Need Us Anymore
Washingtonian
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April 25, 2025
Photo illustration by Emma Spainhoward with photograph by Getty Images. Good morning. Sunny with a chance of showers after 5 PM and a high around 80 today. Showers likely and a thunderstorm is possible overnight, with a low around 66. Weekend...
Ronnie Scott, World War II Spitfire Pilot, Dies at 107
The National Interest - Washington D.C.
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April 22, 2025
World War II pilots (and WWII veterans in general) are a dying breed. All too often in these first four-and-a-half months of 2025 alone, I have written sad stories for The National Interest on the passings of the WWII fighter jocks, with articles...
History Today: When Pope John Paul II, one of the most loved pontiffs, passed away
Firstpost
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April 2, 2025
April 2 is remembered as a day when several important events took place across the world. It was on this day in 2005 that one of the most beloved pontiffs, Pope John Paul II passed away at the age of 84. His death marked the end of a 26-year...
UK Front Pages 13/04: UK Faces Crossroads
London Daily Digital
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April 13, 2025
From emergency parliamentary recalls to Royal Navy interventions, the UK grapples with high-stakes developments that span national security, industrial survival, and judicial scrutiny. The government’s bold move to seize control of British Steel...
Today-History-Apr12
Airdrie City View
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April 12, 2025
Today in History for April 12: In 1065, pilgrims under Bishop Gunther of Bamberg (in Germany) reached Jerusalem. In 1204, the Fourth Crusade occupied and plundered Constantinople. Today in History for April 12: In 1065, pilgrims under Bishop...
US reciprocal tariffs and Sri Lanka’s economy
Daily FT
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The recent economic measures introduced by the United States have had a profound impact on global trade, with Sri Lanka being one of the most affected nations. Under President Donald Trump, a series of “reciprocal tariffs” were implemented to...
A Chef’s Journey: Riley Bennett blends storytelling and cuisine
Pelham Today
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Niagara College is welcoming back one of its own who prepares an exclusive menu that reflects his personal and professional journey NEWS RELEASE NIAGARA COLLEGE ************************* For more than two decades, chef Riley Bennett has gone the...
Target, Walmart, Lowe’s and more meet with Trump as tariffs spark fear higher prices are coming
The U.S. Sun
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April 21, 2025
SOME retail giants have met with President Donald Trump as global reciprocal tariffs spark pricing fears. The tariffs from the Trump administration were officially announced earlier this month, but most are currently under a 90-day pause. 2 Reps...
Are Y'all Okay? Slate Tries Egg-splaining Why Americans Care About Food Prices and It's a Tad BIZARRE
Twitchy
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April 19, 2025
Slate Magazine is located in NYC, so it's doubtful any of its staffers have spent any amount of time in rural red areas. You know, those places where our food usually comes from. Despite that, they're going to try and egg-splain why the rest of us...
The full list of people given St David Awards and their amazing stories
Wales Online
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March 28, 2025
The winners of the St David Awards have been announced. The winners and nominees were all recognised by the First Minister at a ceremony at the Senedd on Thursday evening (March 27). The St David Awards, which were first awarded in 2014, are the...
Roaming Charges: Welcome to the Machine
CounterPunch
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April 4, 2025
Frank Gehry’s Experience Music Project building, Seattle. Photo: Jeffrey St. Clair. Remorse sleeps during prosperity but awakes bitter consciousness during adversity. – Jean-Jacques Rousseau, The Confessions + Trump and Rubio would have deported...