The campaign for the British actress sparked a Hollywood debate after her surprise nomination.
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Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Alec Baldwin was 'on phone' during Rust firearms training
Prosecutors accuse the actor of many "extremely reckless acts" as he is charged with an on-set death.
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India Gets Its First Smart Food Court In Pune; Details Inside
We live in a digitalised world where everything is available in just a few clicks. Today, we perform almost every task digitally. Post pandemic, we have realised the convenience even more. The hospitality sector has also taken up the trend quite fast - food apps being the perfect instance of the same. We reply on these apps on a regular basis to get our favourite dishes. Taking a step forward (towards digitalisation), India gets its first smart food court in Pune. As per reports on multiple media outlets, the smart food court has opened its doors...
Natalie McNally murder: Man, 32, re-arrested over Lurgan killing
The 32-year-old is taken into custody on suspicion of the murder of Natalie McNally last December.
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Watch: Man Documents Experience In First-Ever Fully Automated McDonald's
Everything is taking a technological turn today. Following the same league, fast food giant McDonald's also decided to experiment with the idea last year. The restaurant chain opened its first automated restaurant in Texas, United States. As seen in several videos posted on social media, the "robotic" restaurant is entirely automated and requires no human interaction to place or take orders. The entire process, from choosing your order to packing it, is automated. An internet user recently documented his experience at this high-tech eatery and...
Christmas event banned from council land after workers unpaid
Suppliers, staff and performers are "deeply upset and anxious" about being left out of pocket.
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Monday, January 30, 2023
What impact has Brexit had on the UK economy?
It is three years since the UK left the EU and time to start looking at the evidence.
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Bride Misses Her Own Destination Wedding After Airline Cancels Flight
A bride missed her own wedding and lost more than $70,000 (Rs 57 lakh) in reservations after Southwest Airlines cancelled her flight. On December 27, Katie Demko was scheduled to depart from St. Louis, Missouri and her destination wedding to her fiance Michael, in Belize. However, the airline's pilot revealed that the flight had been cancelled just as passengers were about to board, as per a report in the Insider.
Although the bride claims that she is a frequent flier of Southwest Airlines, she was not able to find another flight for...
New powers to curb strike disruption approved by MPs
Under the bill some employees would have to work during strikes - and could be sacked if they refuse.
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How Egyptian police hunt LGBT people on dating apps
The BBC has seen evidence of how officers pose as dates online to seek out and arrest their targets.
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Plymouth shooting: Firearms licence officer says he had no training
An inquest into five people's deaths in Plymouth is told firearms licence training was "on the job".
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"Either Sex Sells Or Shah Rukh Khan": Neha Dhupia Recalls Old Statement
Actor Neha Dhupia, who has been constantly giving shout outs to Shah Rukh Khan and his latest release Pathaan did it once again. A Twitter user recently wrote: "Almost 2 decade back Neha Dhupia had given a statement 'only sex or Shah Rukh Khan sells' and that stays true even today! #Pathaan #Pathaan100crWorldwide #PathaanRoars." Responding to the tweet, the actress wrote: "20 years on, my statement rings true. This is not an "actor's career" but a "King's reign"! #KingKhan." Back in 2004, during the promotions of her film Julie, Neha Dhupia had...
Sunday, January 29, 2023
Fans Spot Selena Gomez's Hands Shaking In Video. She Explains The Reason
American singer and actor Selena Gomez had to reiterate her lupus diagnosis to fans after they pointed out her 'shaky' hands in a recent Tik Tok video. Lupus can harm the skin, kidneys, heart, nervous system and blood cells.
In early January, the singer posted a video of applying products to remove makeup, which included gently washing her face with a towel. But Selena was trolled as her hands were shaking in the video.
Addressing the issue, Selena said to a fan, "I shake because of my medication of lupus," and added "Also read my disclaimer....
Google Shares Interactive Doodle To Celebrate Popular Bubble Tea
If you are a tea lover, you must have explored the distinct options and variations of the beverage. While the hot versions including green tea, black tea, chamomile tea, and white tea are majorly popular for their health benefits, the cold teas are known for their flavour profiles. In the last few years, one such tea which has garnered immense popularity globally is bubble tea. This is a non-alcoholic, non-carbonated cold tea beverage....
Bridlington: Rescuers search for entangled seal pup spotted by drone
As the search for the seal pup continues, rescuers came across another pup with an eye infection.
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Google Celebrates Popularity Of Bubble Tea Through Interactive Doodle
Today, Google is celebrating the popularity of bubble tea across the globe through an adorable and interactive doodle. Bubble tea, also known as boba tea and pearl milk tea is a non-alcoholic, non-carbonated cold tea beverage. The name comes from the jelly-like appearance of the tapioca pearls that look like bubbles in the drink. The beverage gained a lot of popularity during the Covid-19 pandemic, especially among Gen-Z and millennials.
Google has selected January 29 to celebrate bubble tea, as on this day in 2020, it was announced that...
Tyre Nichols' lawyer urges lawmakers to pass urgent police reforms
Ben Crump urged lawmakers to pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act in Nichols' memory.
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Saturday, January 28, 2023
'Elon Musk has made me embarrassed to drive my Tesla now'
Elon Musk was once hailed as the secret to Tesla's success. Now he's one of its problems.
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Unanswered questions from videos of Tyre Nichols' arrest
The footage shows a brutal beating but we still don't know why officers decided to stop his car.
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Manchester United 3-1 Reading: Casemiro double helps hosts reach FA Cup fifth round
Casemiro scores twice as Manchester United cruise past Reading to reach the fifth round of the FA Cup at Old Trafford.
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Watch: 'Slumdog Millionaire' Inspires Figure Skater To European Title
Georgia's Anastasiia Gubanova was crowned European figure skating champion on Saturday after a memorable performance to the soundtrack of the movie blockbuster "Slumdog Millionaire". Despite an error on a triple flip, the 20-year-old triumphed ahead of Belgium's Loena Hendrickx who had started as favourite in the absence of Russia's banned skaters. "I'm in shock, but the work paid off," said Gubanova, dressed in a bright outfit to resemble a sari, after winning the free program in Espoo, Finland.
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Man Poses As Bureaucrat In PM's Office, Case File
The CBI has registered a case against one Ankit Kumar Singh for allegedly impersonating a secretary in the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) handling the Varanasi Lok Sabha constituency and seeking favours from senior government officials.
The federal agency acted on a complaint from Assistant Director in PMO Anil Kumar Sharma, officials said.
The case has been handed over to the CBI's Special Crime unit, headed by Joint Director Viplav Kumar Choudhry, who was awarded the President Police Medal for distinguished service on Republic Day, they added.
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Nadine Dorries broke rules with talk show role - watchdog
The MP should have consulted Parliament's anti-corruption body before taking the job, a watchdog says.
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Friday, January 27, 2023
North West Computer Museum aims to give new life to old consoles
This new computer museum is ready to help you try and bring it back to life.
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Week in pictures: 21-27 January 2023
A selection of powerful news photographs taken around the world this week.
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Fur wheel drive: Aviemore Sled Dog Rally
Pictures from the annual event's practice day at Feshiebridge.
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Dominic Raab: More civil servants planned to lodge complaints
The BBC understands some workers pulled out after they were told they would be identified to Dominic Raab.
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16-Year-Old Girl Dies Of Cardiac Arrest In School In Indore
16-year-old girl died of cardiac arrest at a school amid the cold weather conditions in Madhya Pradesh's Indore, officials said on Friday.
Vrinda Tripathi, a Class 11 student, fell unconscious and died at her school in Usha Nagar area on Wednesday, the dead girl's uncle Raghvendra Tripathi told PTI.
The girl had gone to school to rehearse for a Republic Day event the next day, when she collapsed, he said.
Vrinda was rushed to a hospital, where doctors tried to revive her with cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and other means but to no avail,...
Body-cam footage shows moment of Paul Pelosi attack
A US court authorised the release of video from the October 2020 assault on Nancy Pelosi's husband.
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Thursday, January 26, 2023
The lost history of Tynemouth's Holocaust safe house for girls
Following a BBC investigation, a blue plaque is to be unveiled celebrating the house's history.
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Liberal Democrats see Tory seats as way out of wilderness
Sir Ed Davey has a plan to avoid another Lib Dem general election flop but it will be a challenge.
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Old Video: ChatGPT Founder On How He Plans To Monetise Product
An old video of ChatGPT CEO Sam Altman has surfaced on the internet. In an interview with StrictlyVC, 3 years ago, Sam Altman was asked how he plans to monetise ChatGPT. His honest reply is winning hearts on the internet.
Shared on Twitter by Paytm founder, Vijay Shekhar Sharma, the caption of the video reads, "Seems a very serious & real answer by @sama #ChatGPT"
In the video, Sam Altman during a chat with Connie Loizos is asked if he is going to monetise ChatGPT. Mr Altman's reply was short and swift, "The honest answer is, we have no idea."
He...
Hunt to set out plan for growth as criticism mounts
It will be scrutinised by businesses who claim the government has no long-term plan for the economy.
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The Papers: 'Rod attacks Tories' and 'Zahawi hands over taxes'
Many of Friday's papers cover HMRC's investigation into Nadhim Zahawi's tax affairs and Sir Rod Stewart comments about the Tory party.
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Matt Hancock paid £320K for I'm a Celebrity appearance
The former health secretary says he donated £10,000 of the fee to two charities.
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Cost of living: Cash bonuses behind record number of bank switches
Up to £200 was offered by some banks to switching customers - prompting the most moves since 2013.
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Wednesday, January 25, 2023
The Papers: 'United against Putin' and 'baffling Brexit plan'
Several of Thursday's papers lead with the West's commitment to send tanks to Ukraine.
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Blackpink's Lisa Creates World Record With Her Single 'LaLisa'
The South Korean girl group, Blackpink was created in the year 2016. Since its inception, it has created several world records. In fact, Blackpink's band members namely Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa have broken many records as solo artists.
On Tuesday, the Guinness World Records (GWR) announced that one of the band members, Lisa, has created a new world record. The 25-year-old rapper-dancer enjoys a massive fan following on Instagram. According to GWR, the artist has the "most followers on Instagram for a K-pop artist" as of January 19,...
Chris Mason: Zahawi's unanswered questions
Downing Street's confidence in Nadhim Zahawi is draining away, says BBC Political Editor Chris Mason.
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Coventry dog show cancelled after BBC investigation
The American Bullies Kennel Club event is cancelled after undercover filming found welfare issues.
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Inside Special Pathaan Screening With Shah Rukh, Deepika And John
Finally, the wait is over as Shah Rukh Khan's film Pathaan has hit theatres across the globe. However, ahead of the release, the makers organized a low-key screening at Yash Raj Films Studio. On Tuesday, Deepika Padukone and John Abraham, with his wife Priya Runchal, were spotted arriving at the venue. Now, some pictures from the party are going on the Internet in which we can see Shah Rukh Khan celebrating with his co-stars Deepika, John and director...
US joins Germany in sending battle tanks to Ukraine
Ukraine hails the announcements as a turning point, while Russia says they are a provocation.
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Tuesday, January 24, 2023
Coffee Day Hit With $3.2 Million Fine By SEBI, Must Pay In 45 Days
Coffee Day Enterprises was fined Rs 260 million ($3.2 million) by the markets watchdog for failing to recover dues from a sister concern, an order published on the regulator's website showed on Tuesday.
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) also asked Coffee Day to recover Rs 35.35 billion from Mysore Amalgamated Coffee Estates Ltd and other connected entities.
These funds were diverted from the company and its seven subsidiaries causing losses to the shareholders, it added.
The fine has to be paid in 45 days.
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MH17: Court ruling due on Dutch case against Russia
The European Court of Human Rights is to say whether it will hear a case about Moscow's role in the crash.
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The Papers: 'Berlin sends tanks' and 'Hunt rules out tax cuts'
Many of Wednesday's papers look at calls for Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to cut taxes and Germany's decision to send Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine.
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Justin Bieber sells rights to songs for $200m
The pop star joins a growing group of artists who have cashed out on their catalogues.
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ICC Announces Test Team Of The Year, Only One Indian Finds A Place
The International Cricket Council on Tuesday announced the Test Team of the year 2022. Ben Stokes was named the skipper of the XI, which also has his England teammates Jonny Bairstow and James Anderson. Pakistan's star batter Babar Azam has also found a place in team. Wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant, who is recovering from the injuries he sustained in a serious car crash two days before the new year, is the only Indian to be picked in the ICC Men's Test team of 2022. The 25-year-old had a glorious year with the bat, amassing 680 runs from 12 innings...
US accuses Google of 'driving out' ad rivals
A federal lawsuit alleges the tech giant's anti-competitive actions mean more websites need paywalls.
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Monday, January 23, 2023
The Papers: 'Zahawi faces sack' and 'killer posed as child'
Several of Tuesday's papers look at the investigation into Tory chairman Nadhim Zahawi's tax affairs.
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Starbucks Sells "Ajji Approved Filter Copy" For Rs 290, Internet Baffled
Multinational coffee chain Starbucks recently put up an advertisement for a new drink to their menu in Bengaluru - filter coffee. However, several internet users mocked the brand after it advertised "Ajji (grandmother) approved" filter coffee for Rs 290 plus taxes. A user took to share the advertisement and said no grandmother would agree to pay such exorbitant amount for a cup of filter coffee.
Adithya Venkatesan took to Twitter to share the picture of the advertisement and wrote, "Dear Starbucks, there's literally no ajji in god's green...
Twitter sued by Crown Estate over alleged unpaid rent at UK HQ
The alleged rent arrears relate to office space at Twitter's UK headquarters in central London.
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Julian Sands: Family thanks California authorities for 'heroic' search
The British actor went missing on 13 January during a mountain hike near Los Angeles.
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Spotify cuts jobs in latest round of tech layoffs
The music-streaming company says it is shedding 6% of its workforce.
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Swedish PM in hot water over eel fishing scandal
Ulf Kristersson is criticised after hiring an aide who had broken poaching laws and misled police.
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Sunday, January 22, 2023
Chris Mason: Trio of incidents pose big questions for Rishi Sunak
The PM is forced to confront three issues that test promises he made on his first day in the job.
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The Papers: Johnson loan claims and and 'BGT pay war'
Monday's front pages round up the weekend's top political stories involving Boris Johnson and Nadhim Zahawi.
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Police Surround Suspect In California Mass Shooting: Reports
Police were involved in a stand-off with the man they believe was responsible for killing 10 people in a mass shooting during Lunar New Year celebrations in California, media reports said Sunday.
On Saturday January 21, 2023 at 10:22 PM the suspect male/adult/Asian pictured above was involved in a shooting. Investigators have identified him as a Homicide suspect and he should be considered armed and dangerous.
Contact LASD Homicide with any information at 323-890-5000. pic.twitter.com/2gPUBBybvv
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"Travel Partner": Chahal Shares Hilarious Picture Of Team India Cricketer
Indian cricket team spinner Yuzvendra Chahal took to Instagram to post a hilarious picture of teammate Kuldeep Yadav while travelling to Indore for the third ODI encounter against New Zealand. The two spinners are close friends and on Sunday, Chahal transformed Kuldeep into a lady using one of the filters in the social media platform. The picture prompted hilarious reactions from users on social media and Chahal also captioned the Instagram story...
Nadhim Zahawi paid penalty as part of HMRC tax dispute
The Conservative Party chairman is under pressure over his taxes, after saying he made a "careless error".
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NFL play-offs: Damar Hamlin attends Buffalo Bills play-off game just 20 days after cardiac arrest
Damar Hamlin attends the Buffalo Bills' play-off game against the Cincinnati Bengals, just 20 days after he suffered a cardiac arrest.
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Saturday, January 21, 2023
Ukraine war: Hiding from Putin's call up by living off-grid in a freezing forest
Adam Kalinin has been camping in the Russian wilderness since September to avoid fighting in Ukraine.
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Liam Smith beats Chris Eubank Jr via fourth-round stoppage
Liam Smith stops Chris Eubank Jr in four rounds to win their middleweight fight in Manchester.
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King Charles's coronation plans include Windsor concert
The event to be broadcast live on the BBC is among the celebrations to mark the coronation in May.
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Bizarre UFO-Like Cloud Formation Over Turkey Stuns Internet
A rare cloud formation resembling an unidentified flying object (UFO) was spotted floating over Bursa, Turkey, on Thursday morning. According to The Guardian, the almost circular cloud, known as a lenticular cloud, remained intact for about an hour. Several internet users captured the rare phenomena on their phones. It appeared at sunrise and featured a large hole in the middle.
"#Turkey an unusual dawn this morning. Footage of a rare natural phenomenon called #UFO lenticular/spying foehn clouds," one user wrote while sharing images and video...
Joe Biden's chief of staff Ron Klain expected to step down - reports
Ron Klain, who has spent decades as one of Mr Biden's top aides, could leave within weeks, reports say.
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Dolphins seen in Bronx River for first time in five years
Authorities keep the Bronx River in south-east New York City stocked with a plentiful supply of fish.
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Friday, January 20, 2023
"Nothing There, No Regrets": Biden Downplays Classified Documents Row
President Joe Biden on Thursday downplayed the furor over the discovery of old classified documents improperly stored in his personal belongings, saying "there's nothing there."
Asked by reporters during a trip to California about the issue, he said: "I think you're going to find there's nothing there."
"I have no regrets. I'm following what the lawyers have told me they want me to do. It's exactly what we're doing. There's no there there."
Biden's defiant comments came just over a week after news first emerged that around a dozen secret documents...
Stagecoach co-founder charged with human trafficking
The Stagecoach co-founder, her husband and two members of her family strongly deny the allegations.
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Congress Raises Jammu And Kashmir Status As Rahul Gandhi Resumes Yatra
The Congress marked the beginning of the Jammu and Kashmir leg of Rahul Gandhi's 'Bharat Jodo Yatra' criticising the central government's decision to revoke the special status of the former state, calling it a "grave insult" to the people of the region.
The statement was made by senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh, who called for the restoration of the statehood of Jammu and Kashmir, stating that it is the least the BJP-led government at the centre could do to make amends.
"I think Jammu and Kashmir must be restored full statehood at the earliest....