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‘They call every week’: the phishing attacks targeting past victims
Lisa Riley says she has continued to receive frequent scam calls and texts since entering her details on a fake US Esta website 17 months ago. Her experience shows how information stolen through one phishing scam can be reused to make later fraud attempts more convincing. Riley lost £16, and says calls claiming to be…
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Ministers explore how to stop regional leaders misusing planned new spending powers
Ministers are considering how to scrutinise English mayors and council chiefs if they receive greater control over public revenue. The proposals aim to ensure local leaders can be held to account for spending decisions, including between elections, as the government prepares to expand devolution. Options discussed include a Westminster select committee, tougher reporting rules and…
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California fashion couple’s deaths under investigation after reported $100m losses
Bryan Walker and Michelle Min, a California fashion business couple found dead at their home, may have died in a murder-suicide linked to Walker’s financial losses, according to Min’s brother. The account describes a severe decline in Walker’s mental health and says the family feared he was suicidal; police have not formally determined how the…
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Cruz calls Vance insecure as speculation grows over 2028 Republican race
Ted Cruz and Vice President JD Vance have exchanged public criticism over who is positioning themselves for a 2028 presidential run. Vance accused Cruz of obviously campaigning for president, whilst Cruz countered that Vance is the one feeling insecure and distracted, insisting he is instead focused on helping Republicans win the midterm elections. The dispute…
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Queen’s University students blast off to US for Nasa robotics competition
Queen’s University Belfast is sending a 10-student team to Florida later this month to compete in NASA’s Lunabotics competition, an international championship for university teams to design and operate robots for lunar exploration. The competition requires teams to use NASA’s systems engineering process to create robots capable of autonomously digging up lunar material, navigating obstacles,…
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Tom McCarthy’s film revisits an early bipartisan debate on climate risks
Tom McCarthy’s film *A Statement* recreates a 1980 Florida conference on the environmental effects of carbon dioxide emissions. Based largely on the meeting’s transcripts and adapted from Nathaniel Rich’s *Losing Earth*, the film shows politicians, scientists, academics and environmentalists trying to agree on a response to climate risks. Its subject matters today because it recalls…
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UK carmakers weigh Chinese investment against vital EU export access
Britain’s car industry faces a critical dilemma, attempting to balance attracting Chinese investment against the risk of EU protectionist barriers. The UK currently has no tariffs on cheap Chinese vehicles, unlike the US and EU, but EU officials have warned that Brussels would impose “made in Europe” restrictions on British exports unless the UK follows…
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SWFC: Callum Slattery details Owls decision – and where Old Firm interest got to – thestar.co.uk
Callum Slattery says joining Sheffield Wednesday was an easy decision once he knew the club were interested, despite reported attention from Old Firm sides Celtic and Rangers. The move matters because the midfielder chose Hillsborough after four years at Motherwell, where he had established himself in the Scottish Premiership. The 27-year-old made more than 100…
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Grandfather fractures both legs shielding granddaughters from car in Newcastle crowd crash
Dave Martin, a 67-year-old grandfather and longtime Newcastle Knights supporter, was badly injured after pushing his two granddaughters clear of a car that struck fans gathering to farewell the team. His actions helped protect the girls, and the incident has prompted local support for his family as he faces a long recovery. The crash happened…
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Weekend Update Tackles Cornell Controversy & Return Of ‘Glee’
Michael Che addressed the sexual assault controversy at Cornell University on Saturday Night Live’s Weekend Update, striking a serious tone whilst emphasising the importance of men holding other men accountable for misconduct. The segment examined how problematic behaviour often goes undetected in privileged circles, with Che and co-host Colin Jost joking about recognising colleagues who…