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• Storm Desmond: Photos of major floods in Cumbria after unprecedented amount of rain

  07-12-2015 10:01 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Storm Desmond dumped record levels of rain on Cumbria and the Scottish Borders.
  
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• 'We Thank You, Elon': Musk's Superfan Drops Cringe Music Video, Netizens Wonder If She Wants His Baby

  01-04-2025 09:52 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Alessandra Basher, who has just over 6,500 followers on X (formerly Twitter), uploaded the music video on 24 March as a show of support for Tesla CEO Elon Musk.
  
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• 'They're Framing Me as a Paedophile': Actor Kim Soo-hyun Shocks Press with Emotional Defence

  01-04-2025 09:23 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Soo-hyun admitted that he, in fact, was in a relationship with the actor five years ago and said that 'they were just like any other couple'.
  
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• Mystery Death of Brett Gardner's Son Sparks Wave of Hotel Cancellations in Costa Rica

  01-04-2025 08:27 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The unexplained death of Brett Gardner's 14-year-old son at a Costa Rican resort has reportedly led to a wave of hotel cancellations in the Manuel Antonio area.
  
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• Ford Files Bold Patent to Bring Stick Shifts to EVs—Even If No One Remembers How to Use Them

  01-04-2025 07:54 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Ford has patented a novel system to bring the feel of manual transmissions to electric vehicles, although actual gears and clutches won't be present.
  
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• Lagarde Urges EU to 'March to Independence' as Trump's Tariffs Threaten Transatlantic Trade

  31-03-2025 20:40 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  She also stressed the importance of strengthening European independence in defence, energy, finance, and digital sectors.
  
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• Yew Tree Backs Aston Martin With £52.5 Million as Carmaker Plans Formula 1 Stake Sale

  31-03-2025 20:32 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Aston Martin plans to issue 75 million new shares to the Yew Tree Consortium at 70p per share, raising £52.5 million.
  
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• Kevin O'Leary Says New Law to Create First Digital US Dollar Could be Weeks Away

  31-03-2025 17:40 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Shark Tank star Kevin O'Leary recently wrote an op-ed explaining how he plans to invest in a new global digital payment system founded on a US stablecoin.
  
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• Hawk Tuah Crypto Update: US SEC Closes Investigation, Finds No Evidence Against Haliey Welch

  31-03-2025 17:39 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Hawk Tuah girl Haliey Welch is back on social media after months of absence after the SEC closed an crypto investigation against her due to insufficient evidence of foul play.
  
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• Beans on toast soap aims to tackle hygiene poverty

  31-03-2025 13:38 via bbc.com
  
  The product highlights the choice some families face between buying hygiene products and eating.
  
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• Primark boss quits after woman's complaint about his behaviour

  31-03-2025 13:09 via bbc.com
  
  Paul Marchant leaves after an allegation about his behaviour towards a woman "in a social environment".
  
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• Caught on Camera: US Man Accused of Spiking Colleague's Drink With Superglue at Work

  31-03-2025 13:05 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  On 20 March, Joseph Ross, who works at Wisconsin State Fair Park, was caught on a spy camera adding super glue to his co-worker's drink
  
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• Thames Water picks private equity firm as preferred buyer

  31-03-2025 13:04 via bbc.com
  
  The troubled water utility firm says KKR could complete the deal in the second half of this year.
  
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• Global shares slide as Trump tariffs loom

  31-03-2025 12:51 via bbc.com
  
  The US president suggests the new import taxes he is set to announce this week will hit all countries.
  
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• How much is child benefit going up and who can claim it?

  31-03-2025 12:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The government has confirmed how much child benefit will be worth from April 2025.
  
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• Can I fix my energy prices?

  31-03-2025 11:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Gas and electricity bills will rise again on 1 April, when the latest energy price cap takes effect.
  
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• Cafe owner's fears over cut to business rate relief

  31-03-2025 11:13 via bbc.com
  
  Donna Carr says the latest financial year has been "shocking" and expects it to get worse.
  
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• AI Chatbot Grok Just Labelled Elon Musk A 'Top Misinformation Spreader' On X

  31-03-2025 11:08 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Elon Musk's AI chatbot, Grok, has unexpectedly labeled its creator as a 'top misinformation spreader' on X, citing his amplification of false claims.
  
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• US Man Juggles Up To Nine Full-Time Remote Jobs And Earns 6-Figures By Hiring People To Do His Tasks

  31-03-2025 10:32 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A US man earning a six-figure salary by juggling multiple remote jobs and outsourcing tasks has sparked ethical debate surrounding overemployment.
  
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• By End of 2025, Whole Foods Shoppers Across the US Will Be Able to Pay Using Palm Recognition

  31-03-2025 09:30 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  By the end of 2025, Whole Foods Market across the U.S. will offer Amazon One palm recognition technology for payments, expanding from over 200 to 500 locations.
  
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• Who Is Dr Sophie Chandauka: Prince Harry Accused of Harassment and Bullying by Africa Charity Director

  31-03-2025 08:50 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Dr Chandauka has publicly accused Prince Harry of using his influence to harass and bully her to oust her from her position as chairwoman.
  
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• Could electric drones you can sit in take off?

  31-03-2025 07:18 via bbc.com
  
  Skyfly's aircraft promises the flexibility of a helicopter without the cost, noise or emissions.
  
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• 'Food club is our life saver ahead of bill hikes'

  31-03-2025 07:13 via bbc.com
  
  A woman who uses a food bank charity to get by says it should not be embarrassing to ask for help.
  
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• Amazon Prime Day 2025 May Be Extended by Two Days—But Are the 'Deals' Really Worth It?

  31-03-2025 06:50 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Amazon Prime Day in 2025 might extend to four days, a potential increase from its traditional two-day format, as Amazon reported to its sellers.
  
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• The Swedish city fined for missing an environmental target

  31-03-2025 03:39 via bbc.com
  
  Gothenburg has to pay a financial penalty if it misses certain annual sustainability goals.
  
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• Half of job centres reducing support over shortages

  31-03-2025 03:26 via bbc.com
  
  A report says there are 2,100 fewer work coaches than needed while the number of people requiring support has risen.
  
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• 'Greedy landlords are cashing in and forcing us out of town'

  31-03-2025 02:42 via bbc.com
  
  Some locals say rent hikes prompted by an influx of construction workers are pricing them out.
  
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• Three ways to cushion the blow of bill rises

  31-03-2025 01:45 via bbc.com
  
  'Awful April" will see a range of household bills rise, but there are ways to ease the pain.
  
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• Trump says he 'couldn't care less' about higher car prices

  30-03-2025 17:13 via bbc.com
  
  Trump says he hopes foreign carmakers raise prices as it means people will buy US-made cars.
  
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• 'No fuss, no surprises': Shoppers defend supermarket cafes amid closures

  30-03-2025 15:55 via bbc.com
  
  Morrisons and Sainsbury's have announced a raft of cafe closures - but some customers insist they should stay open.
  
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