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‘I could see the change in her face’: Inside Julianna Pena’s historic upset over Amanda Nunes

8:00 AM ET LAS VEGAS — Julianna Peña’s face was blank, and emotionless. She was on her knees and reached over to hug Amanda...

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Podcast: New Tesla Cybertruck spotted, Model 3/Y update, Toyota battery factory, and more

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including a new Tesla Cybertruck prototype...

Environment

Own everything but ‘bubble assets’ tech and crypto, recommends Institutional Investor hall of famer Rich Bernstein

Institutional Investor hall of famer Rich Bernstein is a market bull whose playbook excludes some of Wall Street’s most popular groups. He blames a risky...

World

‘Maritime intoxication’ suspected as UK and Danish cargo ships collide as crew member is found dead

At least two people are missing after a British-registered freight ship and another cargo ship collided in the Baltic Sea off southern Sweden. The...

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Golden Globes nominations announced after difficult year for ceremony’s organisers

Succession and West Side Story are among the big nominees for next year’s Golden Globes after a controversial 12 months for the organisers. Over...

Science

Potentially Hazardous Asteroid Nereus Which Flew Past Earth Could Be Mined for Precious Metals Worth Billions

Space mining is an idea that began taking hold at the turn of the century, and 10 years ago, it was passionately discussed. Many...

Science

Dinosaur-Killing Asteroid May Have Hit Earth During Spring, Research Suggests

The extinction of dinosaurs took place about 66 million years ago but we are yet to know the full impact of the asteroid that...

Technology

‘Even Santa himself won’t be able to deliver’: How the global chip shortage could dampen Christmas

In this article IT A gamer plays on Sony’s Playstation 5 console at his home in Seoul. Yelim Lee | AFP via Getty Images...

UK ‘again in race between vaccine and virus’ – as Javid reveals ‘about 10’ people in hospital with Omicron

Sajid Javid has urged the British public to “play your part” and get a COVID booster vaccine – warning that the UK is “once...

Politics

Time for PM to ‘fess up’ over Downing Street parties, says Labour

Prime Minister Boris Johnson is facing calls to respond to allegations he broke COVID rules by hosting a festive quiz at Downing Street while...

Business

UK workers facing ‘worst Christmas wage squeeze in almost a decade’

Working households are facing the worst Christmas wage squeeze in almost a decade, according to a report by the TUC. The union organisation demanded...

World

South Africa’s president tests positive for COVID amid Omicron spread

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has tested positive for coronavirus amid the growing prevalence of the Omicron variant in the country. It is not...

Devastation from Kentucky tornadoes ‘never seen before around here’

In this Kentucky community, resilience and faith run deep. At the First Baptist Church in the heart of Mayfield, Sunday worship is at 11am...

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I’m A Celebrity’s Danny Miller crowned ‘king of the castle’ – as hosts mock Boris Johnson

Emmerdale actor Danny Miller has been declared the winner of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!. During Sunday night’s final at Gwrych...

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Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week: $4,800 Stretch Limousine Golf Cart

There’s nothing quite like a golf cart to bring out the kid in every driver. A combination of car-like operation, go kart-like handling and...

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Southwest Airlines says travel demand is improving, forecasts fourth-quarter profit

OntheRunPhoto | iStock Editorial | Getty Images Southwest Airlines on Wednesday said it expects to be profitable in the fourth quarter, thanks to stronger-than-expected...

Business

Walmart-backed Symbotic finalises £3.3bn SoftBank SPAC merger

A robotics and automation company backed by Walmart, America’s biggest grocery retailer, is finalising plans for a $4.5bn (£3.3bn) merger with a ‘blank cheque’...

Booster jabs for all adults by end of year as PM says UK facing ’emergency’ in battle against Omicron

Everyone aged 18 and over in England will have the chance to get their booster vaccine before the end of the year to combat...

Technology

Fox anchor Chris Wallace is leaving network for CNN+ after 18 years

Chris Wallace on the set of “Fox News Sunday with Chris Wallace” at FOX News D.C. Bureau on June 4, 2017 in Washington, DC....

Politics

PM accused of creating ‘miserable dystopia’ as he faces Tory revolt over COVID restrictions

The Conservative Party is drifting into authoritarianism, a senior Tory MP has warned, as he confirmed he would oppose new coronavirus restrictions. Former Brexit...