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How dark web agent spotted bedroom wall clue to rescue girl from abuse - BBC News

This BBC News article details the story of a detective who rescued a 12-year-old girl from years of abuse by spotting a clue in her bedroom wall. The detective, Greg Squire, used the exposed brick wall in the girl's bedroom to narrow down the search to a specific type of brick, which led to the identification of the girl's location. The breakthrough came from a brick expert who recognized the type of brick and its limited distribution. This allowed the team to focus their search on a smaller area, leading to the arrest of the girl's abuser.

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Compact listing

Recently moved browsers and found that compact listing isn't retained between page refreshes. Should a cookie be set perhaps?

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Amazon delivery van 'stuck on The Broomway after following GPS' - BBC News

An Amazon delivery van got stuck on The Broomway, a footpath in Essex, UK, after the driver followed a GPS route to Foulness Island. The Broomway, a 600-year-old route across flat sands, is not suitable for vehicles and requires specialist knowledge to navigate safely. The driver removed themselves from the van and reported the incident to Amazon, and the vehicle was scheduled to be removed on Sunday afternoon.

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The Clever Way to Count Tanks - Numberphile

This Numberphile video explores how mathematics and probability were used to estimate the number of tanks produced by Nazi Germany during World War 2, featuring Dr. James Grime.

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The Offspring - (Can't Get My) Head Around You

This track

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'My husband stole £600k for sex and antiques' - drug side effects tearing families apart - BBC News

A BBC investigation reveals the devastating side effects of dopamine agonist drugs, prescribed for Parkinson's disease and other conditions, which can cause impulsive behaviors such as compulsive gambling, shopping, and hypersexuality, leading to significant financial and emotional harm for patients and their families.

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Andrew shared confidential information with Epstein as trade envoy, files suggest - BBC News

According to files seen by the BBC, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the former trade envoy, appears to have knowingly shared confidential information with Jeffrey Epstein from his official work in 2010 and 2011. The emails indicate that Andrew sent Epstein details of his official upcoming trips and forwarded official reports of those visits. Andrew has consistently and strenuously denied any wrongdoing.

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Sheldon Brown-Bicycle Technical Information

Still a wonderful bike resource

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Andrew and Epstein asked exotic dancer for 'sex acts', legal letter claims - BBC News

A legal letter claims that Prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein asked an exotic dancer to engage in various sex acts at Epstein's Florida home in 2006. The woman, who was offered $10,000 to dance, alleges she was treated like a prostitute and was not paid the full amount. She declined an invitation to travel with them to the Virgin Islands. Prince Andrew has denied any wrongdoing.

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Andrew moves out of Royal Lodge home - BBC News

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has moved from his home in Windsor to the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk. He is living in a temporary property while his permanent home undergoes renovations. The move comes after pressure to give evidence in the US over his relationship with the late sex offender. He denies any wrongdoing.

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How much traffic so far?

Has digg.com passed slashdot in terms of traffic/active users? Some slashdot posts get hundreds of comments, but then again, their front page doesn't have as many articles. Just wondering how long it takes to get notable virtual footfall.

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Lord Mandelson resigns from Labour Party over Epstein links - BBC News

Lord Mandelson resigns from the Labour Party due to links with the late convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein, as revealed by recent US Department of Justice files. Epstein allegedly made $75,000 in payments to Mandelson between 2003 and 2004. Mandelson expressed regret for his association with Epstein and apologized to the victims.

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Howden man jailed over Meadowhall shopping centre terror plot - BBC News

Jordan Richardson, a 21-year-old Muslim convert from Howden, East Yorkshire, was sentenced to a discretionary life term with a minimum of 16 years for planning a terror attack. Richardson, who had expressed allegiance to Islamic State, was arrested in December 2024 with a crossbow, instructions for making mustard gas, and a history of violent posts. The judge ruled that Richardson had a genuine ideological commitment to violent jihad and was prevented from carrying out his attack only by counter-terrorism police.

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Keir Starmer vows to push ahead with cuts to jury trials despite backlash - BBC News

Despite backlash from Labour MPs, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is pushing ahead with plans to halve the number of jury trials in England and Wales to tackle court delays. The proposals aim to address the backlog of over 79,600 criminal cases, a record high since early 2023. Critics argue that judge-only trials for less serious cases would undermine public trust and have little impact on the backlog.

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China hacked Downing Street phones for years

China hacked the mobile phones of senior officials in Downing Street for several years, compromising their private communications and exposing them to Beijing. The espionage operation, known as Salt Typhoon, targeted senior members of the government, including aides to Boris Johnson, Liz Truss, and Rishi Sunak. The breach raises concerns about the potential exposure of high-ranking officials and the ongoing nature of the espionage campaign.

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Hardworking Sisters full length with Subs

Nina Conti - Ventriloquist

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Woman felt 'violated' by webcam in Giggling Squid restaurant toilets - BBC News

A woman reported feeling 'violated' after discovering a live-streaming camera hidden inside a toilet at Giggling Squid restaurant in Leicester. The woman, who was on a date at the restaurant between Christmas and New Year, found the device connected to the internet under the toilet seat. Leicestershire Police investigated but have not made any arrests. The restaurant chain is fully cooperating with the police.

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'British FBI' to take over terror and fraud probes in reforms to police - BBC News

A new National Police Service is being created in England and Wales as part of police reforms to take over counter-terror, fraud, and criminal gang investigations. The Home Secretary, Shabana Mahmood, said the new body, dubbed a 'British FBI', will bring together existing agencies and deploy 'world class talent and state of the art technology'. The reforms also include a significant reduction in the number of police forces, a licensing scheme for all officers, and the ability for the NPS to operate across the UK.

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What GPU is the BEST for Linux Gaming?

This video from Linus Tech Tips explores which GPU is best for Linux gaming by testing various options including AMD RX 7700XT, AMD RX 9070, Intel Arc B580, and NVIDIA RTX 5060Ti and RTX 4060Ti. The video covers driver issues, installation experiences, day-to-day performance, and gaming capabilities.

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Starmer toughens stance on Trump as pressure from Labour MPs grows - BBC News

This BBC News article reports on Sir Keir Starmer's shift in stance towards President Trump as pressure from Labour MPs grows. Starmer, who had been attempting to build a rapport with Trump, now declares he 'will not yield' to Trump's pressure. Labour MPs are urging Starmer to adopt a tougher stance, with some calling for retaliatory tariffs against Trump. The article also discusses concerns about the impact of Trump's actions on the UK's international relations and the upcoming visit of the King to the US.

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I will not yield to Trump's pressure on Greenland, says Starmer - BBC News

Sir Keir Starmer has stated that he will not yield to pressure from Donald Trump regarding the future of Greenland. Trump criticized the UK's Chagos Islands deal, suggesting it was an act of great stupidity, and has threatened to impose tariffs on European countries who oppose his demand to take control of Greenland.

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BBC to make shows for YouTube, as new content deal announced - BBC News

The BBC has announced a landmark deal with YouTube to create content specifically for the video streaming platform, aiming to connect with a younger, digital-native audience. The new shows, featuring a mix of entertainment, news, and sport, will also be available on BBC iPlayer and Sounds. The partnership includes an unprecedented training program to support the next generation of YouTube creators from across the UK.

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Browser CPU

I've noticed my laptop battery drains about 1-2 hours quicker when I'm using digg. The CPU of an idle digg page can usually sit around 3-5% CPU.

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Lucy Letby will not face further criminal charges - BBC News

Former nurse Lucy Letby, currently serving 15 whole-life terms for the murder of seven babies and attempted murder of seven others, will not face further criminal charges, according to the Crown Prosecution Service.

Jan 19th

Trump's tariff threats 'completely wrong and Greenland should decide its own future, says Starmer - BBC News

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has condemned President Trump's tariff threats against the UK and other European countries that oppose his plan to purchase Greenland. Starmer emphasized that the decision about Greenland's future should be made by the people of Greenland and Denmark, and that imposing tariffs on allies is completely wrong. He also stated that a trade war is not in anyone's interest and that the UK will continue to work with the US on matters of defense, intelligence, and security.

Jan 18th

Merthyr Tydfil men rescue nine-month-old baby trapped in burning car - BBC News

Massive thanks to the rescuers

Jan 16th

I've a relative low ELO

If you've played games and had a low ELO (<800) for a long time, what did you do to get better, did you read books or how did you study? What did you do that turned it around?

Jan 16th

Prostate drug, abiraterone, to be offered to thousands in England - BBC News

Some good news if you have a family history or are just more at risk

Jan 15th

Hospital alert after fake doctor-endorsed videos

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust has issued a warning about fraudulent videos circulating on social media that falsely claim their clinicians endorse weight loss patches. The Trust confirmed that the doctors in the videos are AI-generated and do not represent their staff. The Trust is urging the public to seek weight loss advice from trusted NHS sources.

Jan 11th

Cracking knuckles does not lead to arthritis

Doctor Donald Unger cracked the knuckles of his left hand every day for more than sixty years