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Power boost for electric cars in West Midlands as 10,000 new charging points to be installed
A further 10,000 charging points are to be installed on road sides across the West Midlands
Hotel blaze in India’s Kolkata kills 14
At least 14 people, including two children, died in the eastern Indian city of Kolkata late Tuesday when a fire blazed through a six-story hotel, officials said.
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and the new PSG: Georgian winger's work ethic explains Champions League transformation
Paris Saint-Germain are a team transformed under Luis Enrique this season and the signing of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia sums up the shift in emphasis; Adam Bate looks at why the PSGs Georgian winger can help this club finally win the Champions League
Midland man shares how he kicked 14-a-day Pepsi Max addiction
Dean Gavin, 52, first started drinking the sugar-free fizzy drink after being diagnosed with diabetes four years ago - and went on to guzzle 14 cans a day
Sixteen-year-old detained after three people killed in Sweden shooting
Swedish police have said the shooting took place at a hair salon and that it is believed to have been an "isolated event".
Microsoft: Copilot+ PCs are "5x faster" than Windows 10 PCs
Microsoft wants Windows 10 users to upgrade to a Copilot+ PC with Windows 11, claiming they're "up to 5x faster than a 5-year-old Windows device."
Which advertising campaigns struck gold at the Effies?
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Close calls, an angry professor and bumping Archie the Bat: Antony Green's top moments
The ABC's election guru reflects on the past 36 years at the national broadcaster in the final days before covering his last big poll on-air.
Joint statement by Gambia Participates, the ElectionWatch Committee (EWC) and the CSO Coalition on Election
1. About Gambia Participates, the Elections Watch Committee (EWC) and CSO Coalition on Elections Gambia Participates is a civil society organization focused on promoting fiscal transparency, anti-corruption, enhancing electoral processes and the rule of law to strengthen democracy in The Gambia. GP has been working on improving the electoral process through citizen election observation, voter […]
The curious case of the Catholic bigot
A deep dive into an historic literary feud and the worst review of all times The post The curious case of the Catholic bigot appeared first on Newsroom.
Female artists and new buyers breathe life into the art market
Once the domain of the wealthy, the art market is changing. First-time buyers are more prominent, and emerging artists will feature strongly in NZ's biggest art fair. The post Female artists and new buyers breathe life into the art market appeared first on Newsroom.
The Overlooked Link Between Tariffs And Slavery In The US
Tariffs did far more than adjust trade balances throughout the 19th century. They stoked regional tensions and played a major role in unraveling America's troubling slavery system.
The UK island where residents 'cannot escape' mysterious humming sound
An island in the Outer Hebrides has seen residents continually affronted by a mysterious low-frequency humming sound
M&S shopper warns customers over drink 'four times' the price of larger bottle
An M&S shopper has warned other customers over a £1.85 drink "four times" the price of its larger version
Dad who drank 14 cans of Pepsi Max every day beats 'heavy addiction' in just two hours
Dean Gavin was spending £3k a year on the fizzy drink and was even taking a can to bed with him
'I’ve saved £50k with a clever travel hack - I basically see the world for free'
Andre Hellstrom has visited around 20 cities, resorts and islands
Police detain 16-year-old after three people killed in shooting in Sweden
A 16-year-old has been detained on suspicion of shooting and killing three people in Sweden, prosecutors have said.
Man City have an easy Josko Gvardiol decision - and a trickier one
Josko Gvardiol scored at Wembley on Sunday and also kept a clean sheet for Manchester City, although he can thank the woodwork for that.
Psychologist says 'granny activities' boost mental health better than meditation
There is a list of activities people say help beat anxiety, depression and low mood
UK tourist says Spain power outage response 'most wholesome thing' ever witnessed
A UK tourist in Valencia, Spain has shared the "most wholesome thing" he has ever witnessed following the Spain power outages, with residents and holidaymakers spotted dancing through the city
Money blog: Tesco hikes dine-in meal deal by 25%; new BA routes include Italians' favourite beach spot
Welcome to Money, Sky News' consumer and personal finance hub. British Airways is opening two new routes to Italy - but does the claim that they could be cheaper holiday options stack up? Also today: our weekly Savings Guide, and news of a dine-in meal deal price hike at Tesco.
Escalating Tensions: Drone Strikes Intensify Conflict in Ukraine
Russian drone swarms struck Ukraine's cities of Kharkiv and Dnipro, killing one and injuring 50. Kharkiv remains a frequent target since the invasion. President Zelenskiy urges stronger sanctions against Russia, while the U.S. pushes for peace. Despite a ceasefire announcement, combat activity rises.
The backdoor way to get a dirt-cheap mortgage rate on your next home
Assumable mortgages offer a rare win-win in real estate, helping buyers get cheaper monthly payments and sellers score higher prices on their homes.
2023 election: Biggest mistake of PDP revealed as the party battles to survive, see details
Senator Abba Moro has criticised the PDP for choosing Ifeanyi Okowa as Vice Presidential candidate in the 2023 election, calling it a political miscalculation.
The Hidden Cost of Indonesia’s Nickel Boom
A new investigation shows how a once pristine Indonesian island was sacrificed for global battery supply chains.
How Shedeur Sanders’ NFL draft slide saga reflects the state of the nation
CHICAGO — Cleveland Browns coach Kevin Stefanski said it best when addressing the story of the defensive coordinator’s 21-year-old son who pranked quarterback Shedeur Sanders on draft day by pretending to be an NFL general manager.
'We have to go to Paris and win the game - and we are more than capable of doing it'
Mikel Arteta insists Arsenal can ‘do something special’ to overturn 1-0 deficit in return leg in Paris.
Possible Bruins’ coaching candidate hits the market
A prime NHL head coaching candidate hit the market on Monday morning and he’s got strong Boston ties.
Singapore election: why single-ward battles are the ones to watch
With tighter margins and high-profile candidates, these smaller races are drawing the most attention this election.
Kelsey Grammer Remembers Late Sister: 'The Grief Was So Enormous'
"The grief was so enormous. I don't blame anybody for grieving to that extent, I get it," Kelsey Grammer tells Newsweek about the 1975 murder of his sister, Karen.
Trump Dismisses Scientists Writing the National Climate Assessment
President Trump has dismissed hundreds of scientists working on the congressionally mandated National Climate Assessment, raising concerns about whether the void will be filled with pseudoscience
Philippines signs military pact with New Zealand to widen alliances while facing an assertive China
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippines signed a military pact with New Zealand Wednesday, allowing their forces to hold joint exercises as Manila continues to build security alliances as it
In the news today: Deadlines near for Hudson's Bay and its leases
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
Center-left party approves German coalition deal, paving the way for Merz to be elected chancellor
BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s center-left Social Democrats have voted to approve a coalition agreement. The vote’s results were announced Wednesday. It paves the way to elect Friedrich Merz as the new German chancellor.
Flight attendants restrain woman who tries to break into cockpit on American Airlines flight
Shocking footage captured by a passenger on a flight shows the moment that flight attendants were forced to restrain a woman after she attempted to break into the cockpit.
The golden passport scheme does not define Malta’s economic success but it must change
The ruling thus has limited what was once thought to be an unfettered competence of the member states in the realm of citizenship. Our reading of the ECJ ruling is that the stature of EU citizenship, which only exists as a result of citizenship derived from the 27 member states, has been elevated
The Alienation Effect by Owen Hatherley review – meet the brutalists
The remarkable story of how British culture was transformed by émigré architects, filmmakers and writers The Englishness of English Art sounds like something a parish-pump little Englander might like to bang on about, but it is in fact the title of an arresting study by the German Jewish émigré Nikolaus Pevsner. “Neither English-born nor English-bred,” as he put it in his foreword, he nevertheless pinned down with startling precision the qualities that characterised English art and architecture: a rather twee preference for cuteness and compromise, for frills and fripperies. This shouldn’t surprise us. Newcomers are typically better placed than natives when it comes to deciphering unwritten social codes. Unencumbered by textbook propaganda and excessive knowledge, the stranger’s-eye view very often has the merit of freshness, even originality. Bertolt Brecht dubbed this the Verfremdungseffekt, or alienation effect, from which Owen Hatherley takes his title. Continue reading...
Navigating the Pitfalls of Hiring the Wrong Candidate: George Nikitiadis’ Approach to Recruiting in the IT Sector
Hiring the wrong person can have major and often far-reaching consequences, especially in today’s fast-paced and always-evolving job market. The costs associated with an ill-fitting hire extend beyond just the immediate financial impact of interviewing, hiring, and training. When candidates aren’t the right fit, time, resources, and team morale are sacrificed. Productivity falters, company culture […] The post Navigating the Pitfalls of Hiring the Wrong Candidate: George Nikitiadis’ Approach to Recruiting in the IT Sector appeared first on LA Weekly.