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- Sky News
UK economy just about returns to growth after two months of contraction
The UK economy just about returned to growth in November after two months of contraction, the latest official figures show. Gross domestic product (GDP), the standard measure of an economy's value and everything it produces, grew by 0.1%, according to data from the Office for National Statistics. It is mixed news for the government, which has made economic growth its top priority.
- USA TODAY Opinion
Are Fetterman and Trump buds? Their meeting proves sanity still exists in politics. | Opinion
Pennsylvania Democratic Sen. John Fetterman says he puts 'country first' and that he is not 'rooting against' President-elect Donald Trump.
- USA TODAY
'Making the Band' alum accuses Diddy of 'inappropriate' touching in 'Making of a Bad Boy'
Former Da Band member Sara Rivers accused Sean "Diddy" Combs of "inappropriate" touching in Peacock's "Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy."
- Associated Press Videos
Wildfire in Columbia burns 147 acres of National Park
Despite authorities assessing that the fire is under control, the National Unit for Disaster Risk Management said that aircrafts from police and air force are available for them if the situation worsens. (AP Video by Marko Alvarez)
- Evening Standard
Georgia May Jagger's guide to London: Vivienne Westwood, Ffiona’s and the best comedy club
The model and daughter of Mick Jagger and Jerry Hall on her favourite haunts, from walks in Richmond Park where she grew up, to foodie treasures in Borough Market
- Evening Standard
Transfer news LIVE! Mbeumo to Arsenal; Zubimendi agreed; Liverpool hijack Man Utd move for Dorgu
Gunners ready to splash more cash as huge deal agreed
- The Canadian Press
Middle East latest: Netanyahu says Cabinet won't meet over ceasefire until Hamas drops new demands
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said Thursday his Cabinet won’t meet to approve the agreement for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of dozens of hostages until Hamas backs down from what it called a “last minute crisis.”
- Evening Standard
Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner fires dig at Chelsea after Trevoh Chalobah saga
Eagles boss frustrated to lose key player after brief loan stint
- Simply Wall St.
High Insider Ownership Growth Stocks To Consider In January 2025
As global markets navigate through a choppy start to 2025, with U.S. equities facing declines amid inflation concerns and political uncertainties, investors are increasingly focused on the resilience of growth stocks. In such an environment, companies with high insider ownership can be particularly appealing, as they often signal confidence from those who know the business best and may offer stability amidst market volatility.
- Yahoo News Singapore
Over $15k worth of branded goods, cash stolen from Singaporean tourists on Europe tour bus; $2k fine for man who urinated at Outram Park MRT station: Singapore live news
Yahoo Singapore is featuring a curated selection of some of the biggest, most important, and fascinating news that's making waves online.
- Reuters
British homewares retailer Dunelm's sales soften amid retail sector woes
The retailer's sales in the second quarter, which ended in December, rose 1.6% from a year earlier but were lower than previous quarter's increase of 3.5%. Increases in taxes on employers and the minimum wage, have put more pressure on retailers in Britain that are already facing rising operational costs that could hit consumer spending.
- The Canadian Press
Health Canada says synthetic red food dye banned by FDA poses no human risk in Canada
TORONTO — Health Canada says a synthetic dye newly banned from the U.S. food supply does not pose a health risk to the general population in Canada.
- The Canadian Press
Vancouver backyard chickens practise social distancing from wild birds amid H5N1 risk
VANCOUVER — Lumpy Eye the chicken has made plenty of friends in her East Vancouver neighbourhood over the years, said owner Duncan Martin, with passersby regularly greeting her in the yard outside their home.
- The Canadian Press
Mark Carney launching his Liberal leadership bid from Alberta
OTTAWA — Mark Carney is set to unveil his Liberal leadership campaign this afternoon in Edmonton, ending nearly a decade of speculation about his political ambitions.
- PA Media: UK News
NHS patients ‘dying in corridors and going undiscovered for hours’, report says
The Royal College of Nursing study contains harrowing accounts of patients being treated in inappropriate places and sitting in soiled clothes.
- The Guardian
Open Socrates by Agnes Callard review – a design for life
A bracing conteporary account of the philosopher’s age-old prescription for living
- CBC
The missing painting that's now the subject of a multi-million dollar lawsuit
Michael Murray is suing Toronto's Waddington's Auctioneers & Appraisers, alleging conspiracy and neglect in connection with the disappearance of his painting which he claims is an original Tom Thomson.CBC's Farrah Merali has the story.
- CBC
Hay River, N.W.T., leaders call for more community action to combat drug-related crime
A police operation in Hay River, N.W.T., last week that police said was linked to the illegal drug trade has left many local residents feeling uneasy about crime — and some say the community needs to work together to address the issue. The incident on Friday morning had RCMP asking people in the neighbourhood to shelter in place because of a police operation underway. Later in the day, police said the situation was over and that multiple people had been taken into custody.Seven people who were a
- CBC
Ford puts spotlight on Ottawa company with 'Canada is not for sale' hat
Premier Doug Ford wore the hat while speaking to reporters ahead of a premiers' meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to discuss Canada's response to the threat of U.S. tariffs. It was designed by an Ottawa-based company in response to U.S. president Donald Trump's recent musings about Canada becoming the 51st state.
- CBC
Researchers want to know how more marine shipping in Nunavut could affect walruses
Researchers are hoping to understand how walruses in the central Canadian Arctic react to shipping noise in the waters around them. That work is led by a master's student at the University of Manitoba, and Fisheries and Oceans Canada. It's taking place in Foxe Basin, home to one of Canada's largest walrus populations."They're really sensitive to any underwater noise and it might affect their behaviour," said Marine Cailleau, a marine biology master's student at the University of Manitoba who's l