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KameraOneSupersonic jet breaks sound barrier for first time since Concorde
New Zealand-based company Dawn Aerospace made a groundbreaking flight on November 12 when its Mk-II Aurora rocket-powered aircraft went supersonic, becoming the first civil aircraft to break the sound barrier since Concorde. The Aurora also shattered the highest climb rate record, ascending to about 66,000 feet in just 118.6 seconds – 4.2 seconds faster than the record set in the 1970s.
- The Guardian
‘I’ve seen winters change’: Olympic champion Jessie Diggins refuses to shut up and ski
The two-time cross-country World Cup champion is widely considered the best Nordic skier in US history. This year she has bigger goals
- BBC
Son of IRA murder victim calls Disney drama 'horrendous'
The drama, aired on Disney+ in the UK, depicts the lives of several people during The Troubles.
- The Daily Beast
‘Morning Joe’ Hosts Reportedly ‘Petrified of Retribution’ by Matt Gaetz
MSNBC’s Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski recently took a meeting with President-elect Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago, billing it as regular, run-of-the-mill journalism. But behind the scenes, some say the Morning Joe co-hosts are “petrified of retribution,” as Puck reporter Dylan Byers’ sources put it. That’s general retribution—for things like comparing Trump to Hitler—and targeted retribution, for a conspiracy theory, which Trump’s attorney general pick, Matt Gaetz, believes: that two-plus deca
- HuffPost
Jimmy Fallon Uses Lara Trump's New Activewear Line To Jab At Her Father-In-Law
Lara Trump announced she's launching a new clothing brand celebrating "strength, resilience, and patriotism."
- Investor's Business Daily
Tesla Keeps Pushing To Meet This Elon Musk Target. Here's The Latest Incentive.
Tesla is straining to meet Elon Musk's goal of full-year delivery growth. It's pulling a number of demand levers.
- PA Media: UK News
Water firms blocked from using billpayer cash for ‘unjustifiable’ bonuses
Thames Water is among nine firms that must ensure owners and shareholders pick up the tab for £6.8 million of executive bonuses.
- Yahoo TV UK
A Minecraft Movie: What you need to know as new trailer lands online
The hit game is being transformed into a live-action movie starring Jack Black and Jason Momoa.
- Sky News
Storm Bert: Second named storm of season to bring snow, rain and 70mph winds to UK at weekend
The second named storm of the season will bring snow, rain and strong winds to parts of the UK this weekend, according to the Met Office. Wind gusts of up to 70mph are expected in some areas as well as the potential of flooding and travel disruption. Heavy snowfall could bring further disruption to parts of the country while heavy rain is also likely, especially in western parts, the Met Office added.
- USA TODAY
'The Simpsons' Milhouse voice actor Pamela Hayden retires from role after 35 years
Pamela Hayden, voice of Bart Simpson's best friend on "The Simpsons," is stepping back from the role after more than three decades.
- The Telegraph
Storm Bert to bring heavy snow and 70mph gusts this weekend
Britain will be hit by snow, rain and strong winds this weekend.
- The Canadian Press
Thai court dismisses activist's suit against Israeli spyware producer over lack of evidence
BANGKOK (AP) — A Thai court on Thursday threw out a lawsuit brought by a pro-democracy activist which alleged spyware produced by an Israeli tech firm had been used to hack his phone.
- HuffPost
House Democrat Spots Exactly What Republicans 'Want You To Believe' By Dismantling DEI
Summer Lee called on GOP officials who "bastardize" the term to "face their own fears."
- The Independent
Mapped: The rural Labour MPs most at risk from farmer inheritance tax backlash
The Tories could take advantage of farmers’ anger to regain dozens of seats lost to Labour in rural areas, as inheritance tax changes prompt fury
- Yahoo News UK
John Prescott death: Tony Blair leads tributes to Labour's former deputy PM
The former trade union activist died “peacefully” after a battle with Alzheimer's. He was a key figure of Tony Blair’s New Labour government.
- Reuters
China's Trustar raises $1 billion for vehicle that holds McDonald's China stake, sources say
Trustar Capital has raised $1 billion for a continuation fund that will hold the Chinese private equity firm's controlling stake in McDonald Corp's operations in mainland China and Hong Kong, two sources with knowledge of the matter said. A continuation fund is a new vehicle created by a private equity (PE) firm to transfer holdings of existing investments. Sovereign wealth fund Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) has committed the biggest amount to become the anchor investor in Trustar's continuation fund, said the sources, who declined to be named as the information is confidential.
- USA TODAY
Coachella lineup: Lady Gaga, Travis Scott, Post Malone will headline in 2025
Other notable acts scheduled to perform this spring include Green Day, Charli XCX, Jennie and Lisa from BLACKPINK, and Megan Thee Stallion.
- Yahoo Life UK
Best John Lewis Black Friday 2024 deals on Elemis, Apple, Barbour and more
Thousands of products have been discounted across John Lewis for Black Friday 2024. Here are the best deals to snap up ASAP.
- Yahoo Finance UK
FTSE 100 LIVE: Stocks muted as UK government borrowing jumps to £17.4bn in October
The figure was £1.6bn higher than the same month last year and came in higher than the £13.3bn forecast by many economists.
- Reuters
Britain imposes asset freeze, travel ban on Angola's Isabel dos Santos
Britain has imposed a travel ban and an asset freeze on Angolan billionaire Isabel dos Santos under its global anti-corruption sanctions regime, the British government said on Thursday. Dos Santos, whose father Jose Eduardo dos Santos ruled Angola for 38 years until 2017, has faced corruption accusations in Angola and elsewhere for years. The government said dos Santos misappropriated more than 50 million pounds ($63.19 million) for her own financial benefit while she run Angolan state oil firm Sonangol.