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POLL OF THE DAY: Should the BBC licence fee be scrapped?
The article is not a reported news story so much as a prompt to readers: it asks whether the BBC licence fee should be scrapped. Its significance lies in the wider political and public debate over how the BBC should be funded, whether the compulsory household charge remains fair, and what replacing it could mean…
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Popular diet trend could boost mental health among older adults, study finds
Older adults who followed a Mediterranean diet during COVID-19 lockdowns reported less decline in happiness and life satisfaction than their peers.
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‘I have a chance’ – MacIntyre eyes Open Championship glory
Scotland’s number one Robert MacIntyre believes he is a much improved golfer from the one who teed up at his first Open Championship at Royal Portrush in 2019.
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This 1990s Icon Claimed They Were Too “Lazy” To Become a Good Guitar Player, Despite Their Historic Musical Legacy
The article argues that Courtney Love’s impact on 1990s rock was driven more by feel, attitude and songwriting than by technical guitar ability. It centres on Love’s own claim that she was too “lazy” to become the great guitarist she once wanted to be, and uses that contrast to highlight how influential Hole remained despite…
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Backed by $60M in funding, Oak steps out of stealth to fix the identity mess that AI agents are making worse
Cofounded by senior entrepreneur Shai Morag, Israeli identity management startup Oak is emerging out of stealth with $60 million in seed funding.
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Some advice for Andy Burnham? Crack down on ‘rip-off Britain’ – and make sure voters feel the benefits | Jason Okundaye
Fining errant corporations is welcome – but when consumers are also getting shaken down on their local high street, it’s time for a new and boisterous approach It’s a story that warms the heart and lifts the soul: last week, Virgin Media was fined a record £28m by Ofcom for repeatedly preventing customers from cancelling…
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Bank of England governor would have put off Farage meeting had £5m gift been under investigation
Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey said he would have considered postponing his September 2025 meeting with Nigel Farage if Farage’s £5m gift from crypto investor Christopher Harborne had been under investigation at the time. Bailey said he does not regret holding the meeting, which focused on cryptocurrency regulation, but described the later scrutiny over…
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Sekou Is The Second Face Of CLASH 134
Based on the available page information, this appears to be a brief announcement that singer Sekou has been named the second cover star, or “face”, of *CLASH* magazine issue 134. That matters mainly as a sign of his growing profile in British music, with the feature likely positioning him as one of the publication’s artists…
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Tiny microphones, fake podcast ads and AI videos are everything wrong with online videos
The article is a commentary piece arguing that online video has become increasingly irritating and low-quality, with the writer singling out trends such as tiny microphones, fake podcast-style adverts and AI-generated clips as examples of what has gone wrong. It matters because it reflects a broader frustration with how social media platforms now push endless…
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Vulnerable woman gang-raped by trio of small boat migrants on Brighton beach describes ‘unbearable’ impact on her life as prosecutor describes attackers being ‘devoid of humanity’
A Daily Mail report says a vulnerable woman told a court that being gang-raped on Brighton beach had an “unbearable” impact on her life, while the prosecution described the three accused men as “devoid of humanity”. The case matters because it centres on a serious sexual offence, the treatment of a vulnerable victim, and the…