5 h. ago Two arrests after 'several hundred' council homes fraudulently allocated at East London council

Two arrests after 'several hundred' council homes fraudulently allocated at East London council  My London

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14 h. ago Revealed: 'Corrupt' housing officers suspected of allocating hundreds of east London council homes for cash

Police make arrests amid investigation into four-year east London housing 'scam'

Society

15 h. ago Oh my God, they riled Donny! The 15 biggest South Park scandals ranked

After 28 years of scandal, Trey Parker and Matt Stone’s eviscerations of Donald Trump are some of their greatest work. We rate their most explosive storylines from ruining Ed Sheeran’s life to episodes banned to this dayIt has been hailed as the most important TV show of the second Trump presidency. It’s currently in the form of its life and clocking up record ratings. Not bad for a cartoon about four potty-mouthed Colorado schoolboys.NSFW sitcom South Park might have been been on air since 1997, but it has never been more relevant. In an era when satirical talkshows are being axed, Trey Parker and Matt Stone’s creation fulfils a vital function as it mercilessly mocks both sides of the political spectrum. Written and made the week of transmission, it has been able to incorporate topical stories and hold power to account. No wonder parent company Paramount recently won a $1.5bn bidding war for a five-year, 50-episode deal. Continue reading...

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32 h. ago US government blames power company for LA fires that destroyed hundreds of homes: suit

The Eaton Fire killed 19 people in January as it raged across Los Angeles, destroying thousands of structures

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32 h. ago Federal government sues California utility, alleging equipment sparked deadly wildfires

The federal government has filed two lawsuits against Southern California Edison, alleging the utility’s equipment sparked fires in the Los Angeles area that destroyed thousands of structures and killed 17 people

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42 h. ago Hundreds of homes left without water as emergency teams work through the night

Bottled water stations have been set up for affected customers

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64 h. ago Met chief blames Government for Graham Linehan arrest furore: ‘We shouldn't be policing toxic culture wars debates’

Sir Mark Rowley says officers should not be ‘policing toxic culture wars debates’ - and calls for a change in the law

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3 d. ago California fires LIVE: Homes destroyed in Chinese Camp and other communities

Communities in California, such as Chinese Camp and Vallecito, have been ravaged by wildfires, which have also threatened to cause damage to properties in Hollywood Hills

Society

3 d. ago Farmer left fearing for his life after arsonists target him and his Filipino tenants in 'racist hate campaign'

Sam Carson spoke out after a number of cars were set on fire in the Co Antrim town on Sunday and destroyed, in a racist attack.

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4 d. ago This Bay Area city has a major geese poop problem that’s costing them nearly $400K

Hundreds of Canadian geese have made themselves at home in Foster City, California — and their poop is causing an enormous problem

Economics

4 d. ago Huge £46m flood defence scheme protecting hundreds of homes progresses

The project was agreed to avoid future devastation like the area suffered in the 2015 Boxing Day floods

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4 d. ago Save hundreds on salon chemical peel treatments with Medik8’s on

Looking to get brighter, smoother skin without having to pay a professional? Medik8's at-home chemical peel treatment is hundreds less and delivers visible results

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5 d. ago Fears for hundreds after earthquake strikes Afghanistan: Homes destroyed as 6.0

Tremors began at middle of the night local time, close to the border with Pakistan - leaving scenes of devastation in their wake.

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5 d. ago The Hundred final TV: how to watch men’s and women’s final? TV details and if it is free

The finals of The Hundred will take place today - but how can you watch at home? 🏏

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8 d. ago UK power company Drax’s shares plunge amid investigation over source of ‘renewable’ fuel

Investigation by UK watchdog relates to historical statements on wood pellets for power station from January 2022 to March 2024Business live – latest updatesThe power generator Drax has revealed it is under investigation by the City watchdog over “historical statements” made about the sourcing of wood pellets for its biomass power station.The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) confirmed the investigation on Thursday, which will cover a period of more than two years between January 2022 to March 2024, and examine whether the company complied with disclosure and transparency rules, including in three annual reports. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Two teenage boys admit arson with intent to endanger life after fire destroys house

Alfie Wheeler, 19, and Auryn Gustur, 19, admitted their involvement in starting the fire at a terraced house in Protheroe Street, Ferndale.

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1 week ago Deal to restructure Puerto Rico power company debt crumbles as some bondholders walk away

A plan to restructure over $9 billion in debt for Puerto Rico's power company has hit a big snag

Economics

1 week ago Oregon wildfire begins stabilizing as California blaze threatens vineyards

Rain helped cool Flat fire that destroyed homes in Oregon, while the Pickett fire has charred 10 sq miles of Napa countyA wildfire that destroyed four homes in central Oregon has started to stabilize, while a blaze in northern California wine country has so far spared some of the state’s most famous vineyards.Moisture helped the 1,200 firefighters battling Oregon’s Flat fire, but more work needed to be done, authorities said. Dry, hot weather had fueled a rapid expansion of the blaze across rugged terrain in Deschutes and Jefferson counties since the fire began late on Thursday. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Our lives have been turned upside down after a fire destroyed our home but it could have been so much worse... my son saved his sisters' lives

Jennifer Drew (right), 41, was with young Nicholas (left), twins Elizabeth and Eleanor, and her mother Carol Salter on Wednesday night when the horrifying blaze broke out.

Society

1 week ago Wildfires in California and Oregon destroy homes and prompt thousands of evacuations

Pickett fire chars Napa wine country while predicted thunderstorms add to danger of Oregon’s Flat fireWildfires raging in northern California wine country and central Oregon have destroyed multiple homes and threatened thousands more as hot, dry weather created challenges for firefighters battles the blazes.Ten structures – including four homes – have been destroyed in Oregon’s Deschutes County as of Monday, where a wildfire dubbed the Flat fire continues to burn. Continue reading...

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