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US inflation surges to highest level since 1982

US inflation has hit a 39-year high in the latest sign of a cost of living squeeze for consumers in the world’s biggest economy....

Omicron cases rise sharply by 448 and all COVID infections top 58,000 in latest UK daily figures

The UK has recorded 448 new Omicron cases in the latest 24-hour period – taking the total across the country to 1,265. It comes...

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‘Just what the doctor ordered’: Ghost Story play’s A-list cast on doing horror for Christmas

An Inbetweener, a detective from Brooklyn, an esteemed TV actor and the former queen of the I’m A Celeb castle all walk into a...

Business

Work on controversial Cambo oil field halted after Shell pull-out

The company behind the controversial Cambo oil field has said work on the project is being paused – after oil giant Shell pulled out...

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Backstage With… Jack Whitehall on why his ‘immature man-child’ role was a ‘refreshing change of pace’

In the UK he’s probably best known for his comedy, but in Hollywood Jack Whitehall is establishing himself as a family film star. Earlier...

High Court reverses decision not to extradite WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to US

The High Court has reversed a decision not to extradite WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to the US, where he is wanted for publishing classified...

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Quick Charge Podcast: December 9, 2021

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

Energy lags in past month, but traders bet on return to strength in 2022. Here’s how to play it

In this article XLE Energy stocks have taken a recent pause, a breather after a red-hot rally this year. The S&P 500 sector has...

World

Omicron cases surge by up to 400% in South Africa – but vaccine effectiveness ‘encouraging’

Omicron coronavirus cases have surged by as much as 400% in some parts of South Africa – although the country’s health ministry has said...

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Spielberg on West Side Story’s continued relevance and how it compares to E.T.

Sixty years after West Side Story was first adapted for the screen, legendary director Steven Spielberg has re-made the film for a modern audience....

Science

Astronomers Discover Planet 10 Times Bigger Than Jupiter, Orbiting Pair of Giant Stars

Astronomers have found a giant planet that is 10 times bigger than Jupiter and is orbiting a pair of massive, extremely hot stars, an...

Science

ISRO Says Gaganyaan Mission Will Finally Take Off in 2023 After COVID-19 Delay

India will launch its much-awaited human spaceflight mission in 2023, Union Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh said. Named Gaganyaan, the first human space...

Business

Sunak warns of ‘bumps on road’ as figures show growth stalled even before arrival of Omicron variant

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has warned of “bumps on our road to recovery” as new figures showed growth stalled even before the arrival of the...

Science

Solar Storm: NASA Warns of Disturbance Likely Due to ‘Swirling Sun Debris’ Heading Towards Earth

NASA has warned about the potential impacts of “swirling Sun debris” created by a solar storm likely to hit the Earth by December 11....

Face masks now mandatory in most indoor spaces in England – as Scotland urges people to ditch Christmas parties

Further measures to control the spread of the Omicron variant come into force in England today – while people in Scotland are urged to...

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Jussie Smollett found guilty of staging fake hate crime – but ex-Empire actor ‘will appeal’ verdict

US actor Jussie Smollett has been found guilty of staging a hate crime against himself in what prosecutors said was a bid to gain...

Technology

Google execs tell employees they won’t raise pay companywide to match inflation

In this article GOOGL Sundar Pichai, chief executive officer of Google Inc., speaks during the Google I/O Developers Conference in Mountain View, California, U.S.,...

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This portable solar panel has three USB-A ports to charge your gear for $60, more in New Green Deals

If you’re planning on going off-grid at all this winter or next spring, then being prepared to power your devices is a must. Sure,...

Environment

BlackRock CIO says stock picking will be a key theme for 2022 — and explains where to look

A sign for BlackRock Inc hangs above their building in New York. Lucas Jackson | Reuters LONDON — Stock picking is going to be...

Top Number 10 adviser addressed staff at Downing Street Christmas party

Boris Johnson’s most senior communications adviser addressed staff and handed out awards on the night of the alleged Downing Street party, it is understood....