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America’s Battery Plant Boom Isn’t Going Bust – Factory Construction Is on Track

A new battery plant under construction in South Carolina will supply BMW factories.




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Be Careful What You Say — Your Cat May Be Listening

Research suggests that cats can learn words, sometimes faster than a human baby.




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Jupiter’s Great Red Spot Oscillates Like a Stress Ball

What is Jupiter's great red spot? Researchers have observed the red spot changing over time.




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Jon Stewart names the one big problem with claiming the Democrats were ‘too woke’

‘They acted like Republicans for the last four months,’ Stewart lamented in a scathing monologue





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Netflix announces new Japanese family drama ‘Asura’ helmed by Palme d’Or-winner

The show will premiere in January 2025




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Coleen Rooney clears up ‘rubbish’ rumours about her I’m a Celeb stint

TV personality responded to rumours that she is exempt from some challenges




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Voices: Who should replace Gary Lineker on Match of the Day? Join The Independent Debate

Should the BBC pass the torch to a seasoned veteran or opt for a fresh voice when Lineker steps down?




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Revealed: Meet the I’m A Celebrity class of 2024

I’m a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!’s 2024 campmates were finally confirmed on Monday, 11 November.




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Strictly pro isn’t happy with BBC show’s treatment of Shayne Ward

‘You deserve something better!’ Ward’s partner Nancy Xu said of result




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The full I’m a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! 2024 lineup revealed

Meet the full cast, including Coleen Rooney and N-Dubz’s Tulisa Contostavlos




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Match of the Day and BBC will miss Gary Lineker’s urbane presence – the feeling is not mutual

Gary Lineker is leaving ‘MOTD’ at the end of this season, after a glittering 25-year tenure as the host of the BBC’s flagship football show. Nick Hilton looks back at the pundit’s highs and lows, from predatory striker to top broadcaster and media mogul




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SNL cast member reveals Elon Musk made her cry when he hosted the show

‘I’m gonna come out and say it at long last,’ sketch show star said




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I’m a Celeb has made a huge casting mistake. The show won’t be the same

ITV previously seemed very happy to oblige politicians in urgent need of money, rehabilitation or just missing the attention, writes Sean O’Grady. But this year’s roster is different




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BBC confirms exit of ‘world-class’ Gary Lineker from Match of the Day

The former striker will depart the programme at the end of the 2024/25 season




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The dark world of Nineties boybands: ‘They put a bucket by the stage so I could spew’

Screaming girls. Sudden riches. Your face on the cover of Smash Hits magazine. Life in a Nineties boyband sounds like a dream, but one survivor of the maelstrom likens it more to being in the military. Jessie Thompson goes behind the scenes of revealing new BBC documentary ‘Boybands Forever’




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Charlamagne Tha God faces backlash for calling Caitlyn Jenner a ‘rich white man’

The radio host criticized Jenner, a transgender woman, for supporting Donald Trump




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Frasier actor says they won’t return for reboot due to ‘gut feeling’

‘I’m not sure that I want to revisit that,’ original cast member said




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Barney & Friends music director recalls ‘horrible’ death threats over infectious songs

Bob Singleton revealed he was threatened with ‘death and dismemberment’ as music director for ‘Barney & Friends’




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Elon Musk doubles down on SNL star Chloe Fineman’s claims he made her cry

The Tesla CEO hosted ‘SNL’ in 2021




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Harry Potter TV show’s first choice for Dumbledore ‘revealed’

New show is on the hunt for high-profile stars to play Hogwarts staff




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Sarah Greene: ‘I’ve been on male-heavy film sets – they’re not as safe as Bad Sisters’

The Irish actor, who won our hearts as Connell’s mum Lorraine in ‘Normal People’, is back as Bibi Garvey in Sharon Horgan’s pitch-black comic caper ‘Bad Sisters’. She tells Ellie Harrison about misogyny on certain sets, why authenticity casting can close doors, and why these days a part has to be really good for her to say yes




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Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby resigns over sex abuse scandal

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has resigned over accusations that he failed to report physical and sexual abuse to the police.




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Trump to name former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee as ambassador to Israel

In the midst of the Israel-Hamas war, President-elect Donald Trump announced he will nominate Huckabee, a loyalist and former Republican governor, to serve in the key post as ambassador to Israel.




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A U.S. jury awards former Iraqi detainees $42 million for Abu Ghraib prison abuse

The jury also decided to hold a Virginia-based military contractor responsible for contributing to the torture and mistreatment of detainees at the notorious Iraqi prison two decades ago.




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New Zealand formally apologizes to victims of abuse in state care

An inquiry found abuse, torture and neglect of some 200,000 people in state care over 70 years. People with disabilities or from Maori and Pacific Islander communities were especially vulnerable.




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US prohibits airlines from flying to Haiti after planes were shot by gangs

The shootings were part of a wave of violence that erupted as the country plagued by gang violence swore in its new prime minister after a politically tumultuous process.




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Israeli strikes kill dozens in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon, medics say

Israeli airstrikes killed at least 46 people in the Gaza Strip in the past day, medics said. In Lebanon, warplanes struck Beirut's southern suburbs and killed 33 people in the country on Tuesday.




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Climb ev’ry wall

The cooler months may be in full swing now, but this shouldn't mean using it as an excuse to not exercise. Personal trainer Liam Barrett presents one of the best ways to stay fit indoors: rock climbing.

The post Climb ev’ry wall appeared first on Star Observer.




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Summer bodies are built in winter

DID you ever really believe that the Netflix launch coinciding with the beginning of winter was just a coincidence? Surely those execs weren’t insinuating that you were going to be ...

The post Summer bodies are built in winter appeared first on Star Observer.




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Bottoms up

Many of us slave away at the gym and work tirelessly to perfect our diet and supplementation routines, yet for some reason we do not put alcohol under the same microscope as we do for food. Liam Barrett explains why moderation should be your best friend.

The post Bottoms up appeared first on Star Observer.





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LGBTI people can get a free breast screen with BreastScreen Victoria

This Thursday and Saturday, BreastScreen Victoria is providing free LGBTI specific mammogram sessions to women and trans and gender diverse people over the age of 40, as part of their ...

The post LGBTI people can get a free breast screen with BreastScreen Victoria appeared first on Star Observer.




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Gender Neutral Blood Donation Comes With Sting In Its Tail

The blanket ban on blood donation by gay men, and bisexual men and transgender women who have sex with men (GBT people), is one step closer to being lifted. The ...

The post Gender Neutral Blood Donation Comes With Sting In Its Tail appeared first on Star Observer.




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Navigating Non-Binary Fashion In A Binary World

Given all the contradictory expectations we have for clothes, it’s easy to get your kickers in a twist, but finding the right clothes as a non-binary person challenges those expectations. ...

The post Navigating Non-Binary Fashion In A Binary World appeared first on Star Observer.




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Two tornadoes touch down in rare event for New Brunswick

Researchers say tornadoes in Harvey, Sheffield areas on Friday evening were record-breaking for the province.



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An underwater war story: See ships sunk by Hitler’s U-boats just off Bell Island

Go beneath the waves and back in time to explore the incredible story of the German attack on Bell Island. In 1942, four merchant ships were sunk by Hitler’s U-boats, coming to a final rest on the ocean floor. Now, we’ve teamed up with historians and divers to take you on an underwater tour of the shipwrecks.




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Opposition to seal ban grows within EU, where hunters alliance is optimistic rules will change

A group representing hunters in the Nordic countries says it’s more optimistic than ever that the European Union will lift a longtime ban on trading seal products that deprived Canadian sealers of their primary market.



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Mystery of blobs washing up on Newfoundland's beaches solved, as scientists pinpoint chemical

Throughout the fall, unusual white blobs have been washing ashore on beaches in eastern Newfoundland. A Memorial University chemist says the substance is a type of pollution that shouldn't have been in the ocean in the first place.



  • News/Canada/Nfld. & Labrador

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Iceland looking to add space solar power to its sources of renewable energy by 2030

The U.K. based aerospace company, Space Solar, plans to launch its space-based solar power plant by 2030 to deliver clean energy to Iceland, which is already a renewable-energy powerhouse.



  • Radio/Quirks & Quarks

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'We basically lost everything': Bats force Sask. family to abandon house

Rachelle and Kelly Swan bought their house in Spiritwood two years ago. They gave up their keys to the bank voluntarily in May, closing the door on the bat-infested house.  



  • News/Canada/Saskatchewan

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First ferret babies born from a clone bring new hope for their species

Sibert and Red Cloud, black-footed ferret siblings at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute, are the first members of an endangered species born to a cloned animal.



  • Radio/As It Happens

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2024 ‘virtually certain’ to be warmest year on record

Scientists warn that this year could end 1.5 C hotter than pre-industrial times, surpassing the current record of 1.48 C set just last year. Some experts now fear Donald Trump’s less-than-friendly stance on climate change could make the crisis even worse.




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Cuba hit by 6.8 magnitude earthquake after being battered by hurricanes and blackouts

After weeks of hurricanes and blackouts have left many in Cuba reeling, an earthquake has left people shaken as rumbling was felt across the eastern stretch of the island, including in bigger cities like Santiago de Cuba, as well as Holguin and Guantanamo.




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Is bilingualism good for your brain? Montreal researchers are seeing tangible results

Researchers in Montreal are pointing to the benefits of bilingualism for the brain's health and efficiency — suggesting it could even help prevent diseases associated with aging, including Alzheimer's.



  • News/Canada/Montreal

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Hikers rescue baby goat stranded on Hawaii cliff for 4 days

After seeing a social media call out for help rescuing a baby goat trapped on a cliff face near Honolulu, a group of hikers climbed to the rescue. The goat, nicknamed Bala, is now at a local animal sanctuary.




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Gus the penguin makes mysterious solo trip to popular Australian beach

An emperor penguin found malnourished far from its Antarctic home on the Australian south coast is being cared for by a wildlife expert, a government department said Monday.




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Are Libra and Capricorn Compatible? Exploring Their Relationship Dynamic

Libra and Capricorn compatibility blends charm and ambition. Discover how this air-earth duo balances romance and practicality in love, friendship, and relationships.




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Generational Curses: What Are They and How to Break the Cycle

Generational curses impact family patterns and behaviors. Learn how to identify, break, and heal from ancestral trauma to free yourself and future generations.




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Worry Stones 101: Everything You Need to Know About This Anxiety Reliever

Discover the calming power of a worry stone! Learn how this ancient tool relieves stress, boosts mindfulness, and promotes emotional balance through touch.