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£30,000 limit on disabled adaptions grants reviewed

A court challenge means the government will look again at the cap on the Disabled Facilities Grant.




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Joyful welcome by stranded astronauts for SpaceX capsule crew

A capsule sent to bring back two astronauts stranded on the International Space Station has docked.




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'Unrwa means everything to us': Gazans fear aid collapse

People in war-torn Gaza are already struggling with a deep humanitarian crisis but now they fear it will get much more difficult.




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Uncapped Bouchier and Kemp in England Test squad

Maia Bouchier and Freya Kemp could make their Test debuts after being included in the squad for England's tour of South Africa.




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Uncapped McSweeney to open in Australia's first Test v India

Uncapped batter Nathan McSweeney will open for Australia in the first of five Tests against India.




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South Africa rest Kapp for T20 series with England

World Cup finalists South Africa rest all-rounder Marizanne Kapp for their upcoming T20 series with England.




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Bethell capable of making Test impact - Rashid

Jacob Bethell has shown enough on England's tour of the West Indies to suggest he is ready to make his Test debut, says Adil Rashid.




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Is F1's cost cap leading to better racing?

Trying to find the balance between pure engineering and entertainment has been a very difficult balancing act over the years in Formula 1, but many in the sport think we seeing the signs of change as the cost cap takes effect on track.




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Norris calls Verstappen 'dangerous' as Sainz wins in Mexico

Lando Norris cuts Max Verstappen’s lead to 47 points and labels his rival “dangerous” as the championship battle reaches boiling point at the Mexico City Grand Prix.




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Honda and Alpine breach F1 engine cost-cap rules

Honda and Alpine are fined by governing body the FIA after being found guilty of breaching Formula 1's cost-cap rules for engine manufacturers in 2023.




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Verstappen 'got what he had coming to him'

Lando Norris likes Max Verstappen as a person. So Norris was trying not to criticise the Dutchman too much after the Mexico City Grand Prix.




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Verstappen 'knows he did wrong deep down' - Norris

McLaren's Lando Norris says title rival Max Verstappen "knows he did wrong" in their battle in last weekend's Mexico City Grand Prix.




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'Dick Dastardly' tactics - Hill criticises Verstappen

Red Bull's Max Verstappen is accused of acting like Wacky Races villain Dick Dastardly by former world champion Damon Hill.




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Norris on pole for Sao Paulo GP, Verstappen starts 17th

McLaren's Lando Norris takes pole position for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix in a chaotic, crash-strewn qualifying session in which Max Verstappen was 12th.




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What does Norris need to do to catch and beat Verstappen?

BBC Sport analyses the Formula 1 title battle including the factors that may help Lando Norris overhaul Max Verstappen.




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Verstappen wins from 17th in Sao Paulo rain chaos

Max Verstappen climbs up from 17th on the grid to win the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, one of his greatest victories taking him to the brink of a fourth world title.




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'Norris' hopes crushed by Verstappen performance for the ages'

Lando Norris’ already slim world title hopes were crushed at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix by a performance for the ages from Max Verstappen.




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How will Trump's new 'border tsar' approach immigration?

Homan has described the US border as "the biggest national security vulnerability" the nation has seen since 9/11.




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Prince William plays rugby with children in Cape Town

The Prince of Wales is on a trip in South Africa promoting his Earthshot environmental prize.




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Why a sex tape leak could actually be a ploy for power in Equatorial Guinea

Dozens of videos involving a senior civil servant in Equatorial Guinea have flooded social media, shocking people in the country.




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Photographer brings famous book of poetry to life

John Hayward's pictures feature in a new version of A Shropshire Lad by A. E. Housman.




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Photographers create Exmoor photo library

More than 1,000 images of the national park are being made available for use free of charge.




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The 'light sabre' wielding photographer creating colourful light paintings

For 15 years, David Gilliver has been a pioneer in the technique of painting with light.




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30 years apart: Daughter finds dad in Wood Green

Mika Ap Ellis was reunited with her dad after 30 years of being estranged.




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Arsenal captain Odegaard pulls out of Norway squad

Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard says he must "listen to my body" after withdrawing from Norway's squad.




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Germany engulfed by political crisis as Scholz coalition falls apart

Europe’s most powerful economy is left rudderless, when EU leaders are nervous about a new Trump presidency.




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Pompeii to cap daily tourist numbers at 20,000

Nearly 4 million people visited the ruins of the Roman city of Pompeii in 2023, a third more than the previous year.




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Germany plans February election after coalition collapse

Parties agree 23 February vote after chancellor torpedoed the coalition government by sacking finance minister.




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'No limitations' - Mbappe and a mission of a lifetime

Kylian Mbappe wasn't always the best footballing prospect. But he, and his family, had the clearest plan. Project Mbappe continues.




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Mbappé

From Paris suburbs to the pinnacle of football, a look at a once-in-a-generation talent.




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'Disappointed but proud' - Arteta on Chelsea draw

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta praises his side's performance against Chelsea in the Premier League, but says that getting results is "what is missing" at the moment.




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'It's down to me' - Postecoglou takes responsibility for 'hugely disappointing' defeat

Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou accepts responsibility for his side's 2-1 Premier League defeat at home by a previously winless Ipswich.




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Why Man Utd's forwards will need to 'adapt' under Amorim

Before Ruben Amorim takes over as Manchester United manager, Match of the Day 2's Theo Walcott explains why some of United's attacking players will need to adapt their game under their new boss.




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Scotland narrowing gap with top teams - Carver

Scotland are closing the gap on the world's top teams and can still finish second in their Nations League group despite their eight-game run without a win, assistant head coach John Carver insists.





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Trump taps Marco Rubio & Michael Waltz, known to be pro-India and tough on China, for top jobs - The Indian Express

  1. Trump taps Marco Rubio & Michael Waltz, known to be pro-India and tough on China, for top jobs  The Indian Express
  2. Donald Trump Sets 'Existential' Battle Against China With Cabinet Picks  NDTV
  3. Trump's NSA pick Mike Waltz's pro-India stand in 5 quotes  Firstpost
  4. Trump's incoming NSA Mike Waltz wants US to dance cheek-to-check with India  The Times of India
  5. Who is Mike Waltz, Donald Trump’s pick for national security adviser?  The Hindu




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Iran’s Currency Collapses as Soon as Trump Wins the Election

We have already gotten a major success in foreign policy with Donald Trump’s election. The minute Trump got elected Iran’s currency collapsed to an all-time low. Iranian Rial fell to an all-time low of 703,000 rials to the dollar. This decline comes as Donald Trump runs for U.S presidency again, exacerbating tensions due to his […]

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Fake News MSNBC, CNN Ratings Collapse after Trump’s Massive Win

Two of the worst fake news purveyors, MSNBC and CNN, both suffered ratings bloodbaths since Donald Trump won his historic victory last week. And it couldn’t happen to any more serving networks. Let’s take the extremist, left-wing MSNBC. Take a look at this delicious drop in ratings: Major Nielsen ratings plunge at MSNBC since Trump […]

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Apple Releases New Mac Mini, Revamped iMac, & M4 MacBook Pro

Apple has spent the last few days trickling releases of new Mac hardware, debuting a revamped iMac with an M4 chip and new colors, a redesigned Mac Mini that is smaller in size and now has an M4 chip, and the MacBook Pro lineup has been revamped with M4 processors as well. Each of the ... Read More




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5 Helpful Uses for Apple Intelligence on Mac, iPhone, & iPad

Apple Intelligence is here on Mac, iPhone, and iPad, and while the system requirements are strict, the Apple devices that are new and powerful enough to use the AI tools now gain some really fantastic features. We’re going to show you six helpful Apple Intelligence features and uses that you’ll find beneficial to your workflow, ... Read More




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The Best Places in Brazil for Photography

I’m not sure why, but Brazil seems to be somewhat overlooked by photographers. It doesn’t quite add up for those who have extensively traveled the country. It’s such a beautiful nation. Hopefully, this guide to the best places in Brazil for photography will encourage a few photographers to give this wonderfully diverse country a chance. In this guide, I’ll delve into some of the top spots to capture stunning photos in Brazil, while also addressing some of the logistical challenges […]

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What is Travel Photography?

The genres of photography are so often mischaracterized. But, most of these genres are at least pretty obvious. In street photography, you’re photographing the street life. In landscape photography, you’re photographing the landscapes. And of course in wildlife photography you’re photographing the, well, you get the idea. So what is travel photography? What makes travel photography so interesting is that it isn’t a subject that you’re photographing: it’s an activity. But also, it is a subject…? Wait… let me explain. […]

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Is AI Photography Here to Stay? Ethics, Goals, and Questions.

I’ve been toying at the idea of recording a podcast about my thoughts on AI photography for a while now. For a while, I’ve put it off because I really don’t know if I want to add any more volume to a subject that’s already been talked about and debated for a while. But, it seems like AI photography, or even just AI photography tools aren’t going anywhere. So, here are my thoughts, questions, and my own personal ethics when […]

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Tennessee’s TCAP test scores climb for second straight year after pandemic

Tennessee’s third set of test scores from the pandemic era improved again across all core subjects and grades, even exceeding pre-pandemic proficiency rates in English language arts and social studies. The academic snapshot suggests that Tennessee’s early investments in summer learning camps and intensive tutoring are paying off to counter three straight years of COVID-related disruptions. But the performance of historically underserved students — including children with disabilities, those from low-income families, and students of color — still lags.




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4 Ways to Use Comics and Graphic Novels to Engage Students

Most classroom walls display rules about arriving on time or raising hands to speak. Tim Smyth’s has a sign reminding students: “You’re Not Allowed to Ask Which is Better, Marvel or DC.” Even as he sidesteps fervent debates about which comic book publisher is superior, Smyth leans into comics and graphic novels in his 10th and 11th grade social studies classes at Wissahickon High School in Ambler, Pa. He believes they can offer students an engaging entry point into history and world cultures.




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Schools and students face difficult battle to close learning gaps worsened by pandemic

Billions of dollars were funneled to school districts across the U.S. to help them make up for learning loss from the pandemic. But new research shows that even with that extra money, school districts are still struggling to close the gaps in reading, writing and math. Stephanie Sy discussed the findings with Karyn Lewis of the Center for School and Student Progress and a lead researcher at NWEA.




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I helped Tom Cruise and other celebrities divorce, but I've been happily married for 38 years. I've learned that dates — and postnups — can be key to marital bliss.

Marilyn Chinitz has worked with celebs like Tom Cruise, Michael Douglas, and Wendy Williams. She has been happily married for 38 years.




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Bitcoin approaches $90,000 as post-election record streak rages on

Traders are eyeing $100,000 for bitcoin by the end of the year potentially. The total crypto market value has surged to $3 trillion since the election.




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Apple's reported new smart home device will use its AI to help it catch up with Google

Apple's smart home device, featuring AI and FaceTime, could enter the market by March, Bloomberg reported, and could compete with Google and Amazon.




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Here's how much more laptops, TVs, and smartphones could cost under Trump's proposed tariffs, consumer group says

Donald Trump's proposed tariffs would hit the consumer tech sector, raising prices on US consumers' favorite gadgets, an October report found.