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UK creating ‘murder prediction’ tool to identify people most likely to kill
From theguardian.com, 19h ago, 64 64
Donald Trump threatens additional 50% tariffs on China over retaliatory levies – US politics live
From theguardian.com, on Tue, 9AM, 21 23
Brazil’s government-run payments system has become dominant
From economist.com, on Mon, 7PM, 16 25
Protesters target Tesla showrooms in US over Elon Musk’s government cost-cutting
From theguardian.com, on Feb 16, 16 16
Spare a thought for the poor billionaires who backed Trump — and hate tariffs | Marina Hyde
From theguardian.com, 6h ago, 12 12
Trump signs orders to allow coal-fired power plants to remain open
From theguardian.com, 5h ago, 11 11
RFK Jr stayed silent on vaccine, says father of child who died from measles
From theguardian.com, on Tue, 11AM, 11 13
From theguardian.com
RFK Jr says 20% of Doge’s health agency job cuts were mistakes
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Health secretary says roles will need to be reinstated amid Trump administration’s push to slash federal workforce
on Fri, 2PM
From bbc.com
Ronin the rat sets new landmine-sniffing record
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Ronin, a giant African pouched rat, is the first rodent to uncover more than 100 mines in Cambodia.
on Fri, 6PM
From bbc.com
Nintendo pulls Switch 2 pre-orders in US over Trump tariffs
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It unveiled the console on Wednesday just hours before the president announced a wave of global tariffs.
on Sat, 12AM
From theguardian.com
‘Oligarchy’: Trump exempts big oil donors from tariffs package
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Trump’s new 10% universal tariffs will not apply to many fossil fuel products in sign of his fealty, advocates say
on Fri, 3PM
From bbc.com
Russell Brand charged with rape
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The comedian and actor has previously denied all allegations against him.
on Fri, 1PM
From bbc.com
RAF ban on 'exploding' Tunnock's teacakes lifted after 60 years
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The marshmallow treats were put on the no-fly list after erupting in a cockpit in 1965.
on Fri, 1PM
From bbc.com
Trump administration fires National Security Agency chief
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Far-right activist Laura Loomer, who met with Trump on Wednesday, said Gen Timothy Haugh was fired because he was "disloyal".
on Fri, 10AM
From theguardian.com
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Exclusive: Aquarium systems, Timberland boots and recycling plant parts were mislabelled as coming from remote Norfolk Island or Heard and McDonald islands
on Fri, 3AM
From bbc.com
Trump tariffs trigger steepest drop for US stocks since 2020 as China, EU vow to hit back
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Nike and Apple were among brands worst hit, but Trump maintained the US economy would ultimately "boom".
on Fri, 5AM
From theguardian.com
Donald Trump ordered to pay £626,000 legal costs after Steele dossier lawsuit
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US president had sued over denied allegations he took part in ‘perverted’ sex acts but UK case was thrown out last year
on Thu, 6PM