4 h. ago Concord Christmas lights shooting as 'gunman' opens fire on crowd leaving multiple injured

A Christmas lights switch on in the US was cancelled after a gunman opened fire on the crowd, leaving four people injured. Distressing footage shows families running in fear

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30 h. ago Multiple deaths as powerful earthquake strikes in Bangladesh leaving people 'weeping in the streets'

A powerful earthquake struck Bangladesh on Friday outside the crowded capital Dhaka, killing at least three people, health officials said.

Events

31 h. ago Grizzly bear attacks primary pupils and teachers with 11 injured and 2 fighting for their lives

Children ran for their lives when a grizzly bear suddenly attacked, leaving 11 people injured and four in a serious condition.

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41 h. ago Huge fire erupts at Cop30 venue leaving 13 people suffering smoke inhalation

Blaze disrupts UN climate talks in Brazil at critical time, with just two scheduled days left and negotiators yet to announce any major agreements

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51 h. ago Oneohtrix Point Never: Tranquilizer review | Alexis Petridis's album of the week

(Warp)Made using a cache of Y2K sample CDs that Daniel Lopatin salvaged from the internet’s fringes, the kaleidoscopic result speaks to contemporary information overloadIt should come as no surprise that the new album by Oneohtrix Point Never comes with a concept attached. They usually do. When not composing film soundtracks, or producing an eclectic range of other artists – the Weeknd, Anohni, Charli xcx, Soccer Mommy – Daniel Lopatin has released a string of acclaimed works, each with their own overarching idea.The “hyperreal world music” of 2010’s Returnal was inspired by the fact that people now see more of the world than ever without actually leaving their homes. In 2015, Garden of Delete had an accompanying origin story about an adolescent humanoid alien called Ezra; 2018’s Age Of imagined artificial intelligence attempting to recreate human culture after humans themselves had been rendered extinct. Lopatin also has an all-consuming obsession with nostalgia and forgotten pop c...

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51 h. ago Archaeologists discover evidence of prehistoric lake ‘parking lot’

Experts believe ancient peoples would leave canoes for communal use, much like a modern-day e-bike rental system

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52 h. ago Cleaning tip leaves people 'amazed' at how much they can do in just 10 minutes

One social media user asked for tips for keeping their home clean, saying they were "embarrassed and too busy to clean". Another user had a handy tip which left others 'amazed'

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53 h. ago Andy Burnham issues 'limbo' warning over Labour's asylum shake

The Greater Manchester Mayor said the Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood was right to "grasp the nettle" and reform the system - but warned it could leave people in 'limbo'

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3 d. ago Voices: ‘Expectations are too high’: Independent readers on why they’ve giving up on dating

Our community says modern dating has been warped by phones, apps and skyrocketing expectations – leaving people siloed, lonely and mistrustful, and making genuine connection feel harder than ever

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4 d. ago People can save £315 a year on energy bills with 1 easy step but they must be fast

Energy prices have increased again leaving many people anxious about turning the heating on despite the plummeting temperatures and palpable chill in the air - but there are ways to reduce bills

Economics

6 d. ago The east London area with a location that leaves people 'baffled'

The east London area with a location that leaves people 'baffled'  Romford Recorder

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6 d. ago 4 dead after wooden boat believed to be ferrying migrants into the US capsizes off San Diego

The Coast Guard says a wooden skiff believed to have been ferrying migrants toward the U.S. has capsized in stormy seas off San Diego, leaving at least four people dead and four hospitalized

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6 d. ago Mysterious Albanians, missing £7,000 cash and a call from a dead man's phone: British mother's search for truth after her son, 35, died in Spain as police close case

EXCLUSIVE: Brett Dryden, 35, died at his home in Mojacar on the Costa Almeria after leaving his workplace to meet two people in the afternoon of July 21, 2024.

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7 d. ago ‘He went to hospital as a physically healthy young man but never came home. Now we want answers’

A crisis-hit mental health trust faces questions over multiple deaths as doctors raise the alarm over an alleged culture of fear which they say is putting patients at risk

Society

7 d. ago Nine killed as explosives linked to Delhi blast blow up at Kashmir police station

Blast in restive Himalayan region leaves over 30 people injured and sets fire to vehicles parked nearby

Events

7 d. ago Birds can get ill if you leave out one popular ingredient in gardens

If you're one of the many people who leaves food out for birds in the garden, there's one common mistake you may be making. Here's what you need to know.

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8 d. ago Little girl leaves people sobbing over selfless gesture to homeless man

A woman shared that she's 'raising the kindest little lady in the world' and everyone agrees, because they were left 'in tears' at what she did for a homeless man

Politics

9 d. ago Street dog found 'badly injured' leaves people in tears after 22 day transformation

A puppy found living on the streets had been "injured so badly", rescuers were told he'd have to be put down and now, 22 days later, the little dog has people in tears

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9 d. ago UK woman's 'pure joy' lifestyle in new country leaves people divided

Renae Smith took to TikTok to explain why she decided to leave the UK and move to a Mediterranean nation where she enjoys a carefree - and much cheaper - lifestyle

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9 d. ago Gardeners urged not to remove leaves from lawns this November

Environmental experts are warning people to avoid clearing up leaves from their garden as the first tastes of winter start to set in, as it could provide a major help to the local ecosystem

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