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Bigamist pilot gets greenlight to fly ahead of sentence

(CNS):� William Gonzales Bodden, a Caymanian pilot, who� pleaded guilty to bigamy� was given permission to travel outside this jurisdiction after the court agreed to a variation in his bail conditions last week. The crown objected given the pilot is based in Florida where he married a colleague earlier this year despite still being married to his Caymanian
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C3 secures legal hearing over CI$1.4M unpaid fees

(CNS): The internet provider, Infinity Broadband known as C3, the only locally owned communications firm in Cayman is locked in a legal battle with the utilities regulator OfReg over CI$1,400,000 in unpaid fees. C3 believes government hasn’t properly legislated to collect this coercive revenue from ICT firms, which it contends is a 6% tax on
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Man denies bribery in DVDL $100 bung case

(CNS): Another individual has pleaded not guilty to bribery of a public officer in what is the country’s largest ever prosecution brought by the anti-corruption commission. Around 20 people have been charged in the case almost all of them for allegedly giving an employee of the department of vehicle and drivers licensing a $100 bung
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Conservation NP opens shoreline community park

(CNS): The local conservation advocacy non-profit, Sustainable Cayman has opened the first of its own community shoreline parks in South Sound. It was officially opened on Tuesday evening with government officials joining members of the public and those who helped to create the space and plant the local flora and help re wild the area.
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High street banks expected to cut interest rates

(CNS): Butterfield Bank (Cayman) Limited is the first of Cayman’s high street retail banks to announce an interest rate cut following the reduction in the US Federal Funds Rate yesterday by a quarter point. Butterfield said it will cut its Prime Rate for US and CI dollar lending for residential mortgages, consumer loans and corporate
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Referendum bill to come to parliament in New Year

(CNS): Kenneth Bryan, the tourism minister and deputy premier, who is spearheading the government’s planned referendum next year has said that the legislation has been drafted and a bill paving the way for the national poll on General Election Day will go before parliament when in meets on 31 January. Bryan told members of the
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Radar back in action after annual maintenance

(CNS): The Cayman Islands National Weather Service has said that the Kearney Gomez Doppler Radar is now fully operational following its annual maintenance. The work was done earlier this month between 4 and 6 December. The radar plays an important part of regional weather forecasting but has been plagued with technical issues as well as
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Parliament adjourns with passage of new BO regs

(CNS): Premier Juliana O’Connor-Conolly who recently added Financial Services to the largest portfolio ever held by a Cabinet minister steered a government motion through parliament, Monday night, that enables people, with what is confirmed as a legitimate reason, to access beneficial ownership information about companies registered in the Cayman Islands. The Beneficial Ownership Transparency (Legitimate Interest
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Scammers create fake Cayman Crypto Bank website

(CNS): Fraudsters have created a fake crypto bank claiming to be based in Cayman in another effort to separate people from their hard earned cash. The Financial Reporting Authority (FRA) became aware of the “Cayman Crypto Bank” through the website www.caymancryptobank.com� that fraudulently claims to be: “The Banking of the Future. Based in Cayman Islands. Cayman
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80lbs of ganja seized at ORIA from two Canadians

(CNS): Over the last two weeks Customs and Border Control (CBC) have seized just under 80lbs of ganja from two separate smugglers at Owen Roberts International Airport. Both were Canadian nationals who are currently on remand at HMP Northward and Fairbanks. Officers stopped the first of the two on his arrival at the airport from
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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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Strong winds warning as Christmas getaway continues

Disruption is expected on the roads, with Met Office yellow warnings announced for parts of the UK.
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Christmas getaway: Tips to avoid disruption

Some 14 million drivers are expected to hit the road in the last weekend before Christmas, according to the RAC.
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Bee-harming pesticides' emergency approvals to end

Planned legal changes will see three neonicotinoid pesticides completely banned from any future use.
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Trump campaign adviser calls new UK ambassador a 'moron'

Lord Peter Mandelson will be the UK's next ambassador to the US, an appointment he describes as "a great honour".
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What are royal Christmas cards trying to tell us?

The hidden messages and memories in the annual round of cards sent out by the Royal Family.
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Wham! are Christmas number one for a second time

Last Christmas tops the festive chart for a second year running, but Band Aid misses the top 10.
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Sue Gray among 30 newly appointed Labour peers

Sue Gray will join the House of Lords two months after she left her role as the PM's chief of staff.
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How a tiny village grew into a huge luxury destination

From sticky toffee pudding to three Michelin-starred dining, a Lake District hamlet turns hotspot.
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Brothers charged over airport fight with police

Two men are charged after an incident at Manchester Airport, but no officers will face charges.
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E-bike battery fire destroys family home

One occupant escaped through the front door and two others were forced to climb on to the roof.
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Man abandons haircut to help officer under attack

Kyle Whiting ran to a police officer's aid with the barber's cape still draped over his shoulders.
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Countdown crowns first female winner since 1998

Fiona Wood, from Kinross, won after correctly identifying "lassitude" as the final conundrum.
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Met officer who slapped boy guilty of assault

PC Sevda Gonen claimed she was concerned for the boy's life, a court hears.
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Landmark new rules to bring transparency to family courts

The changes will allow meaningful reporting on cases in England and Wales for the first time.
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Zoe Ball signs off from final Radio 2 breakfast show

Ball says it's time "to step away from the very early mornings and focus on family" after six years.
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Timelapse shows winter solstice sunrise at Stonehenge

Crowds gathered at Stonehenge on Saturday morning to mark the annual winter solstice.
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Watch: Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr reunite on stage

The former bandmates hugged at a gig in London before they performed Beatles classic songs together.
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The town with Christmas lights designed by kids

Newburgh in Fife holds a competition every year for its children to design a new festive light.
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Zoe Ball in tears at son Woody's last show message

Zoe Ball gets tearful after a surprise message from her son on her last Radio 2 Breakfast show.
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'There are no barriers': Youngsters explain what blind Strictly winner means to them

Chris McCausland answers questions from young visually impaired people on Newsround.
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Mishal Husain bids farewell in final Today episode

After 11 years as a host, the presenter was joined by special guests on her final Today programme.
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