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Customs refuse to offer details on Brac airport arrest

(CNS): Customs and Border Control officers arrested an unnamed individual on Thursday, 16 January, as he arrived at the Charles Kirkconnell International Airport on Cayman Brac. According to a short notification from the CBC, the Cayman Islands resident was arrested following an X-ray baggage examination. However, officials have refused to say what was found in
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TCCP committed to a greener, resilient economy

(CNS): Achieving a greener economy is not just about protecting Cayman’s natural resources and creating a sustainable environment in the face of a changing climate, but about creating new, good jobs and tackling the cost of living, the leader of The Cayman Community Party (TCCP), André Ebanks, has told CNS. The party is putting greening
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Controlling invasive species helps Little Cayman flourish

(CNS): After a steep decline in the population of the unique and endangered Sister Islands rock iguana, they and other indigenous species are thriving again on Little Cayman due to the work done by the Department of Environment to control invasive species. The island was once an untouched haven for native species and virgin habitat,
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Officials out in force to handover church shelter in BT

(CNS): What began as a church hurricane shelter project decades ago, which has since been largely funded by the public purse, was handed back to the congregation last week with a ceremony that attracted a huddle of MPs and government officials. Planning Minister Jay Ebanks made the official handover of the newly constructed Bodden Town
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Driving in Cayman

Road Safety Advocate writes: Being a road user in the Cayman Islands is becoming an increasingly dangerous activity. When I say “road user”, I am not just referring to drivers — I mean pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists, scooter riders and electric bike users too. Far too many tragic deaths have left families shattered, particularly in 2024.
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Anonymous witness points finger at Rankine as killer

(CNS): An anonymous witness in the trial of Antascio Rankine (30) and Roland Welcome (30), who are accused of murdering Sven Connor, insisted that they were not mistaken when they saw Rankine involved in a serious altercation with the victim minutes before he was shot dead. Only the judge and the jury could see the
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ReGen exit talks to drag on as Cabinet grants extension

(CNS): The minority UPM government has extended the deadline to end the failed deal that the PPM administration entered into ahead of the 2021 elections with a Dart-led consortium to develop a waste-to-energy facility and manage the Cayman Islands’ rubbish. Last summer, Katherine Ebanks-Wilks, the sustainability minister at the time, announced that the government was
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Police net 40 speeders in one day across eastern districts

(CNS): RCIPS officers issued 40 tickets to speeders in a one-day operation last week focused on drivers between Bodden Town and North Side. Following the regular holiday seasonal crackdown on rogue drivers, the traffic unit said they would continue targeted traffic enforcement initiatives into the new year. The police focused on areas known for speeding,
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Minister claims to be ‘inclusive’ over changes to NCA

(CNS): More than two weeks after the Ministry of Sustainability and Climate Resiliency gazetted the National Conservation Amendment Bill and began a public consultation, which will close in less than two weeks, Dwayne Seymour, the minister responsible, has claimed that the process represents “inclusive and transparent governance”. However, this bill was drafted behind closed doors
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Crown: Killers carried out murder with ruthless efficiency

(CNS): The men accused of killing Sven Brett Connor when they opened fire into his bedroom window at his home in East End, on Fiddlers Way, in December 2023, carried out the plan and execution with “ruthless efficiency”, Barnaby Jameson KC told a jury on Wednesday, as he opened the crown’s case against them. Prosecutors
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Still haven't filed your taxes? Here's what you need to know

So far this tax season, the IRS has received more than 90 million income tax returns for 2022.
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Retail spending fell in March as consumers pull back

Spending at US retailers fell in March as consumers pulled back amid recessionary fears fueled by the banking crisis.
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Silicon Valley Bank collapse renews calls to address disparities impacting entrepreneurs of color

When customers at Silicon Valley Bank rushed to withdraw billions of dollars last month, venture capitalist Arlan Hamilton stepped in to help some of the founders of color who panicked about losing access to payroll funds.
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Not only is Lake Powell's water level plummeting because of drought, its total capacity is shrinking, too

Lake Powell, the second-largest human-made reservoir in the US, has lost nearly 7% of its potential storage capacity since 1963, when Glen Canyon Dam was built, a new report shows.
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These were the best and worst places for air quality in 2021, new report shows

Air pollution spiked to unhealthy levels around the world in 2021, according to a new report.
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Big-box stores could help slash emissions and save millions by putting solar panels on roofs. Why aren't more of them doing it?

As the US attempts to wean itself off its heavy reliance on fossil fuels and shift to cleaner energy sources, many experts are eyeing a promising solution: your neighborhood big-box stores and shopping malls.
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Look of the Week: Blackpink headline Coachella in Korean hanboks

Bringing the second day of this year's Coachella to a close, K-Pop girl group Blackpink made history Saturday night when they became the first Asian act to ever headline the festival. To a crowd of, reportedly, over 125,000 people, Jennie, Jisoo, Lisa and Rosé used the ground-breaking moment to pay homage to Korean heritage by arriving onstage in hanboks: a traditional type of dress.
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Scientists identify secret ingredient in Leonardo da Vinci paintings

"Old Masters" such as Leonardo da Vinci, Sandro Botticelli and Rembrandt may have used proteins, especially egg yolk, in their oil paintings, according to a new study.
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How Playboy cut ties with Hugh Hefner to create a post-MeToo brand

Hugh Hefner launched Playboy Magazine 70 years ago this year. The first issue included a nude photograph of Marilyn Monroe, which he had purchased and published without her knowledge or consent.
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'A definitive backslide.' Inside fashion's worrying runway trend

Now that the Fall-Winter 2023 catwalks have been disassembled, it's clear one trend was more pervasive than any collective penchant for ruffles, pleated skirts or tailored coats.
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Michael Jordan's 1998 NBA Finals sneakers sell for a record $2.2 million

In 1998, Michael Jordan laced up a pair of his iconic black and red Air Jordan 13s to bring home a Bulls victory during Game 2 of his final NBA championship — and now they are the most expensive sneakers ever to sell at auction. The game-winning sneakers sold for $2.2 million at Sotheby's in New York on Tuesday, smashing the sneaker auction record of $1.47 million, set in 2021 by a pair of Nike Air Ships that Jordan wore earlier in his career.
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The surreal facades of America's strip clubs

Some people travel the world in search of adventure, while others seek out natural wonders, cultural landmarks or culinary experiences. But French photographer François Prost was looking for something altogether different during his recent road trip across America: strip clubs.
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Here's the real reason to turn on airplane mode when you fly

We all know the routine by heart: "Please ensure your seats are in the upright position, tray tables stowed, window shades are up, laptops are stored in the overhead bins and electronic devices are set to flight mode."
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They bought an abandoned 'ghost house' in the Japanese countryside

He'd spent years backpacking around the world, and Japanese traveler Daisuke Kajiyama was finally ready to return home to pursue his long-held dream of opening up a guesthouse.
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Relaxed entry rules make it easier than ever to visit this stunning Asian nation

Due to its remoteness and short summer season, Mongolia has long been a destination overlooked by travelers.
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The most beautiful sections of China's Great Wall

Having lived in Beijing for almost 12 years, I've had plenty of time to travel widely in China.
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Nelly Cheboi, who creates computer labs for Kenyan schoolchildren, is CNN's Hero of the Year

Celebrities and musicians are coming together tonight to honor everyday people making the world a better place.
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Donate now to a Top 10 CNN Hero

Anderson Cooper explains how you can easily donate to any of the 2021 Top 10 CNN Heroes.
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Teen arrested after boy, 12, dies in stabbing

The 12-year-old boy was taken to hospital after being stabbed, but later died.
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Two IDs plan to stop under-age online knife sales

Anyone wanting to buy a blade online would have to complete two age verification checks under government plans.
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Benefit cheats could be stripped of driving licences

A proposed new law will also give ministers greater powers to request bank account information.
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Treat eating disorders as an emergency, MPs urge

The alarming rise in disorders such as anorexia and bulimia is now an emergency, a cross-party group says.
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Thousands on hold to HMRC 'cut off after 70 minutes'

HMRC denies running a "deliberately poor" phone service in an attempt to push customers online.
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Tensions over when to make Southport details public

Questions continue over why UK authorities did not publish key details about Axel Rudakubana earlier than they did.
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Government ousts UK competition watchdog chair

Marcus Bokkerink is leaving as the government signals it is serious about growth, the BBC understands.
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Southport killer admitted carrying a knife more than 10 times

Public bodies failed to identify the threat posed by Axel Rudakubana, says Home Secretary Yvette Cooper.
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Storm Éowyn set to batter the UK with up to 90mph winds

It is going to turn stormier in the UK this week as Storm Éowyn moves in from the Atlantic.
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Bodies of man and six-year-old girl found in house

Police are treating the deaths of the 36-year-old man and six-year-old girl as unexplained.
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Heathrow and Gatwick airport could expand under plans

Airports across the UK could expand as part of the government's drive for economic growth.
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Prince Harry case against Sun publisher delayed

Prince Harry's barrister said there was potentially a "good prospect" of an agreement that would save the court time.
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Actress Pauline Quirke reveals dementia diagnosis

The Birds of a Feather star retires from acting and reveals she was diagnosed with dementia in 2021.
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Olivia Pratt-Korbel's mother meets PM over new law

Cheryl Korbel is campaigning for legislation which compels offenders to appear at their sentencing.
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Nearly half of toys sold under £15 as parents cut back

An "unsettled economy" is blamed for falling sales of toys for the third consecutive year.
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Wales to play under closed roof for next two years

Wales will play all their international fixtures at the Principality Stadium with the roof closed for the next two years after a change of Six Nations protocol.
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Government digital document app launching in summer

Veteran cards and driving licences will also be incorporated into a gov.uk wallet.
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Whitesnake guitarist John Sykes dies at 65

A statement said Sykes, who co-wrote some of the rock band's chart hits, had been ill with cancer.
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Rail nationalisation not a silver bullet, says Labour

The Transport Secretary says taking operators into public ownership doesn't guarantee good service.
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PM will meet Trump within weeks, Lammy suggests

Sir Keir Starmer congratulates Donald Trump ahead of the US presidential inauguration.
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Sara Sharif's father's sentence referred to Court of Appeal as 'unduly lenient'

The Solicitor General has referred Urfan Sharif's sentence to the Court of Appeal.
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Working from home 'not proper work' - ex-Asda boss

Lord Rose says it harms productivity but expert says hybrid work can be as good as full-time in the office.
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Cervical screening knowledge gap 'costing lives'

Women can ask for adjustments and this may encourage some people to get tested, the Eve Appeal says.
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Failure to prevent Southport 'leaps off the page'- PM

Sir Keir Starmer acknowledges the multiple failures which preceded the Southport attack.
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Watch: What we know about the fatal Southport attack

A picture of Axel Rudakubana's troubled past has begun to emerge, as Judith Moritz explains.
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BBC reporter describes moment Axel Rudakubana pleaded guilty

Rudakubana pleaded guilty to murdering three girls in a knife attack in Southport last year.
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'It started off as a gate topper... I got a little bit carried away'

An exhibition that tells the story of the D-Day landings has visited in Enniskillen.
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Pirates travel for 14-year-old's funeral

People in costume from across the country come to Loftus to honour Billy Maskell, who loved pirates.
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How do you take care of an elderly polar bear?

The Highland Wildlife Park's female bear Victoria has reached the grand old age of 28.
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Alan Cumming: 'I'm the Pied Piper of Pitlochry'

The US Traitors host and Hollywood star took over at Pitlochry Festival Theatre last year.
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How 'Live Aid II' almost didn't happen

It was one of the biggest charity gigs ever to be held in the UK - but it very nearly didn't happen.
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Far-right group exposed in undercover BBC investigation

Undercover reporter infiltrated far-right group and exposed group's extreme views in secret filming.
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Her aunt's regime 'disappeared' people - so why did Starmer make her a minister?

Tulip Siddiq has resigned as anti-corruption minister, but questions remain for the Prime Minister.
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'I came back to life,' says freed British-Israeli hostage

The 28-year-old is among the first three people to be released from captivity in Gaza.
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Nine missed chances to stop Tinder predator

Women who tried to report Christopher Harkins said they felt "dismissed" when they approached Police Scotland.
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Could TikTok ever be banned in the UK too?

Analysts have suggested it is "just matter of time" until the US ban on TikTok spreads.
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UK's hierarchy of accents: 'I thought mine made me sound stupid'

Sociolinguists say accent bias is prevalent in the UK and affects how people are perceived by classmates, colleagues and friends.
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Trails of blood in the snow - 40 years on from the Glencorse Massacre

A police officer who was one of the first on the scene speaks to BBC Scotland News about the case.
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The English village with links to five US presidents

A village in Somerset with a population of about 600 people has direct links to five US presidents.
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Prince Harry versus newspapers: This is the one that matters

Prince Harry’s legal battle against British tabloids for allegedly unlawfully intruding into his life reaches its most important moment on Tuesday.
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'I live with my mum because I can't afford to move out'

Living with your parents in your 20s and 30s has its challenges, but many can't afford to move out.
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'Too much paperwork' in referring patients to England

Doctors say referring patients for care over the border can be difficult and time-consuming.
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