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Shipping traffic in Gulf of Hormuz falls to 6 vessels
The Strait of Hormuz saw its traffic drop from around 11 vessels a day to 6 over the weekend, as reopening talks between the United States and Iran drag on. Trade intelligence company Kpler reported Monday that, from Friday to Sunday, a total of 32 ships passed through the strait — 17 of which used…
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Blur’s Graham Coxon Remembers William Orbit: ‘This Genius Tinged With Madness’
Blur guitarist Graham Coxon has paid tribute to producer William Orbit, who died last week at the age of 69, recalling him as a “genius tinged with madness” who transformed the band’s sound on their 1999 album “13”. Orbit, best known for his work with Madonna on “Ray of Light”, first worked with Blur on…
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To all the betting shops littering our high streets: people power is coming and the odds are against you | Dawn Butler
Too many shops are blighting too many communities. With the rule change I fought for now on the horizon, ordinary people can fight back How much gambling do you want in your high street? Are you happy with all the betting shops, the problems they cause, the effect on your environment? It’s worth asking because…
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As If the RAM Crisis Wasn’t Enough, Microsoft Is Raising the Price on Windows 11
Microsoft is reportedly increasing the licensing fees it charges for Windows 11, adding another cost pressure for PC buyers already contending with soaring memory prices. According to Taiwanese outlet Economic Daily News, cited by PCMag, the fee rise affects OEM manufacturers that build and sell complete systems, rather than individuals buying a licence key for…
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Framework to Debut in Miami During Art Basel: ‘More Requests to Bring What We Do to Different Markets’
Framework, the Southern California-based independent dance music event producer, is set to make its Miami debut on 4 December during Art Basel week, partnering with local promoter unKommon events for a show headlined by Dutch electronic duo ANOTR. The move reflects a wider expansion strategy for the company, which founder Kobi Danan says stems from…
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Lonely man who almost jumped to his death from bridge shares heartwarming transformation in his fortunes after being saved by hero cop
A man named Gary Butler, who was talked down from jumping off a bridge in Nashville, has shared how his life has transformed for the better after the intervention by a police officer. The officer, identified as Mike Hotz, is credited with saving Butler’s life during a moment of crisis brought on by loneliness, and…
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Most people are preordering GTA 6’s $100 edition, which just happens to have a lot of extra content, says Take-Two CEO
Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick has revealed that most people preordering Grand Theft Auto 6 are opting for the pricier $100 Ultimate Edition over the standard $80 version. Speaking to CNBC, Zelnick said this likely reflects the fact that early preorderers tend to be the most dedicated fans, and the premium edition’s substantial bonus content…
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Trump revives Iran sanctions, Turkey grants PKK amnesty as UK confidence hits two-year high
Trump has pivoted back to sanctions on Iran while Turkey’s parliament passed a conditional amnesty for PKK militants; UK consumer confidence hit a near two-year high, OVH Cloud warned of steep price rises, and a British tourist died paragliding near Benidorm.
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Three ways to watch the solar eclipse safely without glasses
With eclipse glasses in short supply ahead of Wednesday’s partial solar eclipse over the UK, experts are advising several safe household alternatives to viewing the Sun directly. The Royal Astronomical Society warns against improvising with sunglasses or dark goggles, which do not block enough UV light and can cause serious eye damage, and instead recommends…