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Mother denies charges after police say four children were left alone during Bahamas cruise
Nathalie Belizaire, 29, is accused of leaving her four young children at home without adult supervision while she went on a cruise to the Bahamas. At her court appearance, Judge Mindy Glazer expressed shock at the allegations and said it was fortunate the children were unharmed; Belizaire’s lawyer said she denies the charges. Police say…
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Immigrant Uber drivers use long calls to stay connected with family abroad
The enduring sight of Uber drivers engaged in marathon phone calls has long puzzled Western passengers, but for immigrant communities, the answer is straightforward: they are maintaining connection with family and friends dispersed across the globe. These extended conversations represent a vital lifeline for those navigating the dislocations of immigrant life, particularly for those in…
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Burnham says care service may require tax rises if pension savings fall short
Andy Burnham said the proposed National Care Service may require tax rises if changing the state pension triple lock does not raise enough money. The plan, presented at Labour’s conference, would provide care free at the point of delivery and is intended to ease pressure on the NHS, but its cost and funding remain uncertain.…
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MI5 warns universities over research links to Chinese intelligence agency
MI5 has warned British universities that research funded through a Chinese state-linked institute may be helping China’s intelligence service develop espionage capabilities. The alert urges institutions and researchers to review or end relevant collaborations, saying the work could threaten UK national security and potentially lead to prosecution under the National Security Act 2023. The article…
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USC radio announcer’s description of the Dante Moore hit is one of the most embarrassing things ever
Oregon quarterback Dante Moore was knocked out of a game against USC after a brutal helmet-to-helmet hit from Trojans linebacker Desman Stephens during the second quarter. Moore was taken to hospital on a stretcher and subsequently placed in concussion protocol, prompting Oregon coach Dan Lanning to describe the incident as “disgusting”. The hit became particularly…
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Lenape exhibition reveals a living culture after forced assimilation
The US government forcibly assimilated Native American children through over 500 boarding schools during the 19th century, with the explicit goal to “kill the Indian, save the man.” The Lenape people, the original inhabitants of what is now New York, were among those targeted for cultural erasure through these brutal institutions, which resulted in at…
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Amazon’s latest 4K Fire TV Stick draws power from a TV’s USB port
Amazon’s new Fire TV Stick 4K can draw power directly from a television’s USB port, removing the need for a separate adapter and making setup simpler. Available for $59.99, it runs Amazon’s refreshed TV OS and includes Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3 and Bluetooth Low Energy. The launch leaves Amazon with four streaming devices: the Fire…
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Amazon trims Fire TV range to four devices with new 4K stick
Amazon has reduced its Fire TV streaming device range from five products to four, alongside announcing a new 4K streaming stick and remote. The change is a modest simplification, intended to make the options easier to navigate for shoppers. The remaining lineup consists of three streaming sticks and a cube: the $35 Fire TV Stick…
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The Sonos Ace Ultra are the headphones Sonos should have made the first time
Sonos has released the Ace Ultra headphones at the same $449 price point as the original Sonos Ace, which launched with significant limitations in system integration. The original Ace had a glitchy TV audio swap feature that only worked with the Arc soundbar and a single pair of headphones, and could not connect to the…