54 m. ago China’s crackdown on lavish civil servant perks will ‘harm’ the economy, experts warn

Updated regulations ban the country’s 40 million civil servants from lavish banquets, and restrict them from overseas travel for ‘personal leisure’Adjacent to a municipal government building in Beijing, a normally bustling restaurant is now eerily quiet, at lunchtime most of its seats are empty.The recent crackdown on civil servants frequenting restaurants – part of a government austerity drive intended to crack down on corruption – has likely affected business and caused liquor sales to plummet, admits one waitress who works in the opulent establishment. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Mexico expels 26 cartel figures wanted by US officials in deal with White House

High-ranking figures extradited to US as Trump officials ratchet pressure on networks sending drugs across borderMexico has extradited 26 high-ranking cartel figures to the United States in the latest major deal with the Trump administration as US authorities ratchet up pressure on criminal networks sending drugs across the border.Authorities sent 26 prisoners who were wanted in the US for ties to drug-trafficking groups, Mexico’s attorney general’s office and security ministry said in a joint statement on Tuesday. The transfers were carried out after a promise from the US justice department that prosecutors would not seek the death penalty in any of the cases. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago ‘Hottest vibes in SLC’: Owners say they want to rebuild after 3 SLC bars and restaurant destroyed in fire

‘Hottest vibes in SLC’: Owners say they want to rebuild after 3 SLC bars and restaurant destroyed in fire  The Salt Lake Tribune

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4 h. ago Jeremy Clarkson blasts JD Vance for wrecking his Amazon filming

Jeremy Clarkson has joined the revolt against JD Vance's trip to the Cotswolds by blasting the US Vice President for wrecking his Amazon filming.

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4 h. ago Jeremy Clarkson blasts JD Vance and his UK visit for wrecking his Amazon filming

Jeremy Clarkson has joined the revolt against JD Vance's trip to the Cotswolds by blasting the US Vice President for wrecking his Amazon filming.

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4 h. ago 'Excellent' Beats earbuds that fit better than airpods slashed by £90 on Amazon

The black Beats Fit Pro earbuds, now 41% off on Amazon, offer a secure fit and rich sound.

Economics

5 h. ago ‘Hottest vibes in SLC’: Owners want to rebuild after 3 SLC bars and restaurant destroyed in fire

‘Hottest vibes in SLC’: Owners want to rebuild after 3 SLC bars and restaurant destroyed in fire  The Salt Lake Tribune

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5 h. ago An Acclaimed Iranian Restaurant From London Is Opening in the Arts District

An Acclaimed Iranian Restaurant From London Is Opening in the Arts District  Eater Los Angeles

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7 h. ago Emmerdale fans floored as they only just realise where they’ve seen Mike actor before

Emmerdale fans are only just figuring out where they have seen the actor who plays Mike before

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8 h. ago Trump live: White House promises to make DC the safest city in the world as the National Guard arrives

The president has placed the DC Metropolitan Police Department under direct federal control – but is already facing a backlash

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9 h. ago Starmer accused of ‘abject failure’ as people smuggling arrests fall under Labour

National Crime Agency arrests for people smuggling went down last year, as the new Labour government promised more resources to target immigration crime.

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9 h. ago Three downtown SLC bars and a restaurant destroyed in overnight fire

Three downtown SLC bars and a restaurant destroyed in overnight fire  The Salt Lake Tribune

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9 h. ago The major health benefits that come with dancing later in life

Experts about how taking to the floor can boost both health and wellbeing

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9 h. ago Stylish garden furniture that is easy to store and 'looks amazing' now reduced by 30%

It's practical and pretty, compact and comfortable and now costs under £140

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10 h. ago The seaside 'labour of love' restaurant that's opened in time for the Edinburgh Festival

There’s an Irish twist at this new establishment

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10 h. ago Cooling £28 mattress topper gives shopper ‘best night’s sleep in a long time’

One Amazon customer was initially sceptical of the memory foam mattress topper but described the cooling product as 'very comfortable'

Economics

10 h. ago Student who called hospital worker a 'Welsh c***' when staff were unable to help her sister as she had a seizure is convicted of racism

Layla Ahmed unleashed the verbal attack when staff at the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff were unable to help her sister who was having a seizure on the floor.

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11 h. ago Student who called a hospital worker a 'Welsh c***' when staff were unable to help her sister who was having a seizure on the floor is convicted of racism

Layla Ahmed unleashed the verbal attack when staff at the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff were unable to help her sister who was having a seizure on the floor.

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11 h. ago Amazon's 'massive and brilliant' garden pool perfect for adults too for less than £40

The Intex Easy Set Up 10 Foot Pool is selling fast as Brits endure another summer heatwave and can be used by children and adults alike

Economics

11 h. ago Some like it hot: Restaurants are turning to spicy dishes to lure Gen Z consumers

Recent research shows Gen Z and Gen Alpha are flocking to spicy foods, which are also popular on social media platforms

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