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‘To them, we’re just NPCs’: the artists and activists challenging Trump’s video game propaganda

  • White House games promoted political messages.
  • Artists are answering with satirical games.
  • One game turns war and distraction into an unwinnable challenge.

The Trump White House has used browser games on its website to promote political messages about immigration and socialism, drawing criticism over its use of game characters and intellectual property. In response, artists and activists are making satirical games that turn the same format against the administration and…

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Lisa Nandy pledges Athelstan anniversary plans after calls for commemoration

  • Nandy says officials will work on a fitting anniversary commemoration.
  • Calls include coins, school lessons and an Athelstan statue.
  • The Government says a one-off bank holiday could cost £2 billion.

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said she had not previously been told of calls to mark the 1,100th anniversary of England’s unification, but promised her department would work towards a fitting commemoration. The debate matters because campaigners and MPs want the milestone recognised as a moment of national celebration,…

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Stephen Curry issues rare public response to critics, defends wife Ayesha amid acting-role backlash

  • Curry says criticism of Ayesha has gone too far.
  • Backlash followed a scripted kissing scene in her new film.
  • He also exited the Warriors’ game with abdominal soreness.

Stephen Curry has publicly defended his wife, Ayesha, after former athletes criticised her role in a romantic comedy, saying the debate had crossed a line and disparaged her achievements. His response matters because the criticism focused on a scripted kissing scene and comments about how Ayesha behaves as…

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‘Endeavour,’ the first space shuttle to be seen in a museum, finds permanent home in Los Angeles

  • Endeavour is now on public display in Los Angeles.
  • It is the first space shuttle exhibited in a museum.
  • The new $450 million wing still needs $35 million.

Space shuttle Endeavour has gone on public display at the California Science Center in Los Angeles, making it the first space shuttle visitors can see in a museum. Its permanent exhibition marks a new chapter for the craft and gives the city a major new attraction. Endeavour completed…

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Birkenhead man dies in Thailand motorbike crash as family seek repatriation funds

  • Alex Waddington died in a motorbike crash on holiday in Thailand.
  • His family is fundraising to bring his body home.
  • Another Briton described a serious crash and £22,000 in medical bills.

Alex Waddington, a 42-year-old building worker from Birkenhead who lived in Liverpool, has died in a motorbike crash while on holiday in Thailand. His family described Thailand as his “happy place”, and relatives are raising money to bring his body back to the UK so they can hold…

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The Capitalist: New City restaurant dishes out tattoos and tiramisu

  • Virgin Atlantic vowed to challenge Heathrow’s decision on its Delta alliance.
  • More than 700 guests attended Edmondo’s City launch, with tattoos on offer.
  • Nvidia’s reported $430bn market value fall fuelled jokes about Jensen Huang.

A dispute over Heathrow’s decision to separate Virgin Atlantic from its alliance partner Delta disrupted the mood at an aviation summit, while a new City restaurant drew a large crowd with an unusual launch event. The article also notes that Nvidia’s Jensen Huang became the subject of wordplay…

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Object heading toward Earth is mysteriously accelerating as scientist claims it is a long-lost spacecraft

  • 1998 KY26 is accelerating beyond what gravity predicts.
  • Researchers ruled out ice-driven gas release as the cause.
  • Avi Loeb proposes it could be the lost Soviet probe Phobos 1.

Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology say the near-Earth object 1998 KY26 is accelerating in a way that gravity alone cannot explain. Their study rules out ice releasing gas as the cause, but it does not establish what is driving the extra push. The unexplained motion matters…

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‘Second ball’ may be a Sunday league mantra but Yates showed its top-flight relevance

  • Yates’s duel with Fernández helped set up Forest’s third goal.
  • Delap scored 12 seconds after Yates won the loose ball.
  • The moment showed why second balls still matter in top-flight football.

Nottingham Forest captain Ryan Yates’s strength and determination to win a loose ball helped launch a counterattack in the 3-1 win over Manchester City. His intervention, which came as City pressed for an equaliser, led within 12 seconds to Liam Delap scoring Forest’s third goal and securing a…

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What Cruise Travel Insurance Does for Lost Baggage

  • Insurance may cover essentials while delayed bags are traced.
  • Unrecovered belongings and theft may qualify for compensation.
  • Keep receipts and obtain the required incident reports.

The article explains how cruise travel insurance can help passengers manage baggage that is delayed, lost or stolen during a voyage. Cover may pay for essential replacement items and compensate for belongings that cannot be recovered, reducing unexpected costs and disruption to a holiday. Policies can set limits…

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Long Haul Flight Essentials: What to Pack, Wear and Prepare Before You Fly

  • Organise cabin-bag essentials before leaving home.
  • Wear loose layers and move regularly during the flight.
  • Plan ahead for airport rules, health needs and jet lag.

The article offers practical advice for preparing for a long-haul flight, arguing that thoughtful packing and a few simple habits can make the journey more comfortable. It recommends choosing essentials around the route, airline, health needs and plans after landing. Keep travel documents, medication, valuables and items needed…

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Google Wanted Spirit Airlines Data. Flight Attendants Found a Way to Opt Out

  • Google’s proposed $10 million Spirit data purchase raises worker privacy concerns.
  • A third party would remove identifying information before the transfer.
  • The flight attendants’ union wants similar protections at other airlines.

Google plans to buy decades of Spirit Airlines data for $10 million as part of the airline’s liquidation, raising concerns about the privacy of workers whose records could be used to develop AI. A proposed agreement with the flight attendants’ union would require independent checks to remove identifying…

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Burberry shares jump as turnaround puts trench coat back in fashion

  • Burberry returned to a £19m half-year profit.
  • Revenue rose 6% to £1.1bn.
  • Trench coat demand helped lift shares by 7%.

Burberry returned to profit in the six months to September as renewed demand for its trench coats and other products lifted sales, sending its shares higher. The results suggest chief executive Joshua Schulman’s effort to make the luxury brand more accessible is beginning to gain traction after earlier…

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‘Tourists hate themselves’ – which is why Tasmania is telling people to stay away

  • Tasmania’s campaign playfully tells tourists to stay away.
  • It targets travellers seeking quiet and uncrowded places.
  • Regional benefits depend on the experience delivering.

Tourism Tasmania has launched a tongue-in-cheek campaign telling people the island is “not really for tourists”, hoping to attract visitors seeking quiet and time outdoors. The message plays on research that people dislike the label “tourist” and want to avoid crowds, while presenting Tasmania as a slower-paced alternative…

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Viral plane-etiquette debate erupts after Frontier Airlines passenger grabs traveler’s aisle seat to sit with wife

  • A passenger gave up his aisle seat for a middle seat after a disputed swap.
  • 42% of surveyed US adults say plane etiquette has worsened.
  • An expert says passengers should accept refusals and ask crew to handle disputes.

A Frontier Airlines passenger gave up his assigned aisle seat after finding another traveller sitting in it beside his wife. The man offered him a middle seat two rows back, and a flight attendant became involved but did not resolve the dispute. The incident has renewed debate about…

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WH Smith turnaround takes hit as profit misses targets

  • Profit fell 28 per cent to £73m.
  • WH Smith missed its reduced £75m target.
  • The new chairman has begun a fundamental reset.

WH Smith’s turnaround has faltered, with annual pre-tax profit falling short even of the reduced target set after several profit warnings. The result highlights the pressure on the travel retailer from subdued consumer confidence and travel disruption, as its new executive chairman begins a major overhaul. Profit was…

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National Pizza Awards crown UK’s best pizza — and the restaurant isn’t even open yet

  • Bermondsey’s Five Feet won before opening to customers.
  • Its Sausage and Broccoli pizza took the top award.
  • Jack Ellingham was also named National Pizza Chef of the Year.

Five Feet, a London pizzeria on Tanner Street in Bermondsey, won the National Pizza Awards’ Best Pizza in the UK title on 3 November, despite not yet having opened to customers. Its winning Sausage and Broccoli pizza earned recognition before the restaurant’s planned 11 November opening, highlighting the…

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India news : Modi government approves $340 million museum in Delhi

  • India approved a $340 million museum in central New Delhi.
  • It will reuse the North and South Blocks.
  • A first gallery is planned to open next year.

India’s government has approved a museum project in central New Delhi, estimated to cost $340 million. The Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum is intended to present India’s history and civilisation across thousands of years, and will reuse the colonial-era North and South Blocks, former government offices in the seat…

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How ‘heart health’ cooking sessions are changing women’s lives

  • Doncaster cooking sessions support women at risk of heart problems.
  • The 12-week programme covers food, nutrition and exercise.
  • Organisers hope prevention will reduce future illness and NHS pressure.

The British Heart Foundation is funding cooking sessions in Doncaster to help women aged 40 to 74 who may be at risk of cardiovascular problems improve their diet and lifestyle. The programme matters because the area faces high deprivation and low healthy life expectancy, and organisers hope early…

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TV tonight: Philomena Cunk is back – and taking on Hollywood

  • Philomena Cunk returns with a comic take on film history.
  • Six teams compete to supply Aldi with sweet treats.
  • The listings include crime drama, an AI documentary and sport.

Philomena Cunk returns to BBC Two with a comic history of film, delivering confidently absurd claims alongside contributions from figures including Mark Cousins and Benedict Cumberbatch. The evening’s listings also feature food-business competition, returning crime drama and a documentary examining artificial intelligence. At 8pm, Channel 4’s food contest…

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Art trail celebrates arrival of black bears at zoo

  • Jersey Zoo’s new art trail will celebrate Asiatic black bears arriving in 2027.
  • Bear and bee sculptures will appear across the island from July next year.
  • A final auction is planned to raise funds for conservation.

Jersey Zoo is planning an island-wide art trail to celebrate the arrival of Asiatic black bears at the zoo in 2027. The project aims to connect the bears with the smaller creatures and natural systems that support wildlife, while encouraging people to explore Jersey and engage with conservation.…

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