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US Federal Reserve increases interest rate by 0.5% to combat inflation – the biggest hike in decades

The US Federal Reserve has increased its benchmark interest rate by 0.5% to combat inflation – the sharpest hike since 2000. The American central...

Sports

Chelsea’s uncertain future: How sanctions, confusion are impacting their squad for next season

11:49 AM ET Chelsea‘s sale may be edging closer to completion, but the most turbulent period in the club’s 117-year history is far from...

Business

Bank of England expected to raise interest rate to 13-year high to tackle inflation

The Bank of England is expected to increase its base interest rate to the highest level in 13 years in a bid to tackle...

Technology

California governor issues executive order on crypto as state embraces blockchain technology

California Governor Gavin Newsom speaks at a press conference in Oakland, California, on Wednesday, on Feb. 9, 2022. Medianews Group/east Bay Times Via Getty...

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Amber Heard says first time Johnny Depp slapped her ‘broke my heart’

Actress Amber Heard has said the defamation trial against Johnny Depp is the “most painful and difficult thing I have ever gone through”. Taking...

Science

Autism-Linked Gene Mutation Reversed Using Lab-Grown Brain Experiment

Autism, a development disorder, can end up impairing a person’s ability to communicate and interact. It affects the nervous system and affects cognitive, social, emotional...

Science

This Robot Chef Is Being Taught to ‘Taste’ Food as It Cooks, Just Like a Human, to Determine if It Is Properly Seasoned

A robot “chef” is being trained by Cambridge University researchers to taste food and determine if it is adequately seasoned while cooking it just...

Business

Chelsea FC sale: Clearlake stake in Blues to be reduced in restructured deal

The American private equity firm financing the preferred bid to buy Chelsea Football Club will take a reduced stake in the Blues under a...

Man charged with assault with deadly weapon after comedian Dave Chappelle attacked on stage

A man has been charged with assault with a deadly weapon, police have said, after comedian Dave Chappelle was attacked on stage during a...

Politics

Cost of living and prime minister’s future in focus as election campaigns reach climax

Britain’s cost of living squeeze and the future of the prime minister have taken centre stage as party leaders delivered their final messages to...

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Toddlers and Tiaras star, 16, ‘made the rash decision’ to take her own life, says family

Toddlers and Tiaras star Kailia Posey died after taking her own life, the 16-year-old’s family have confirmed. Ms Posey starred in the TLC reality series...

Man found guilty of murdering two-year-old son in act of ‘revenge and jealousy’

A man has been convicted of murdering his two-year-old son by shooting him repeatedly in the head with an air gun, before stabbing and...

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Quick Charge Podcast: May 3, 2022

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and...

Environment

SpaceX is expanding the solar farm at its South Texas launch facility

SpaceX’s Starbase facility in Boca Chica, Texas. Michael Sheetz | CNBC SpaceX is expanding the solar farm at its Starbase in Boca Chica, Texas,...

World

‘Putin must pay a price’: EU plans Russian oil ban by the end of the year in new package of sanctions

The European Union has announced plans to ban Russian oil by the end of the year as part of a sixth package of sanctions...

World

Russia storms Mariupol steel plant as some evacuees reach safety

Russian forces have begun storming the steel mill containing the last pocket of resistance in Mariupol. The takeover began after evacuations from the bombed-out...

Almost two thirds of Americans will throw their support behind pro abortion rights’ politicians in upcoming election

Nearly two-thirds of Americans are more likely to back candidates in the November midterm elections who support the right to abortion, says a new...

Technology

Lyft shares plunge on light guidance, continued driver incentives

In this article LYFT A traveler arriving at Los Angeles International Airport looks for ground transportation during a statewide day of action to demand...

Politics

Local elections: Will the cost-of-living crisis or Partygate sway the polls?

At the City of Wolverhampton Market business is brisk, but it’s a hard time for the traders and their customers. Richard Dollar, a fishmonger...

Cost of living crisis worsening as shop prices rise at fastest rate in more than a decade

Shop prices increased at their fastest rate in more than a decade last month, the British Retail Consortium (BRC) has said. Retail prices went...