A respected British think tank slammed Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Brexit deal on Wednesday, concluding that the economy would be 3.5% smaller compared with staying in the European Union. The study by the National Institute of Economic and Social Research says the agreement would deliver a 70 billion-pound ($90 billion) blow to the U.K. Researchers […]
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Thousands of Dutch construction workers converged on The Hague on Wednesday to protest restrictions they say are crippling their industry, the latest large-scale demonstration against the government’s environmental policies. A central park in The Hague filled up early with trucks, diggers, cranes and construction workers in orange high-visibility jackets. The demonstration disrupted traffic around The
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Witherspoon played Ice Cube’s grouchy dog-catcher dad in the “Friday” movies. He also was John “Pops” Williams on “The Wayan Bros.” TV show, prompting the “RIP Pops” hashtag to spike on Twitter overnight. Witherspoon had credits too long to list. But stars like Oscar winner Regina King, Marlon Wayans and, of course, Ice Cube beautifully summed
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Image copyright Newscast High Street retailer Next has blamed the hot weather for poor sales in August and September. A bellwether for the High Street, Next said sales had improved in October as the temperature fell. In the three months to 26 October, store sales fell 6.7% but a boost in online sales led to
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Cam Fowler has been a reliable presence for the Anaheim Ducks on the blue line for 10 seasons. Josh Mahura, making his season debut and appearing in his 18th career game, is still trying to find his way in the NHL. Together, the veteran Fowler and rookie Mahura powered the Ducks to another strong home
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Concerns about Mr. Biden’s style aren’t confined to members of the political class: Voters often raise the issue, including at his own events. “I like Joe, but I don’t think Joe’s going to get it because he has not been doing very well with his speaking, with the debates,” said Lisa Kane, 62, of Keokuk,
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Other parts of the economy have demonstrated a reassuring sturdiness. Although the number of jobs created each month has drifted down, for instance, the jobless rate is still at its lowest point in decades. And the stock market continues with regular bursts of enthusiasm like the record high the S&P 500 reached Monday. The trade
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Image copyright Saj Dar Image caption British-Pakistani Saj Dar says she was shunned by her closest relations because of cancer Saj Dar was pregnant with her first child when she ran her hand over her right breast and felt a lump. She knew what that hardened tissue signified. And she knew she could not delay
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Image copyright Getty Images Shirley Ballas has had her breast implants removed, a representative for the Strictly Come Dancing head judge has confirmed. Ballas, who has spoken openly about her family’s history with breast cancer, had surgery on Tuesday. She made the decision in order to reduce her own risk of developing the disease, as
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Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Captain Kirk had no known views on smart meters Smart meters will reach a “Star Trek phase” – when the technology works to the financial benefit of consumers, a minister has promised. Climate change minister Lord Duncan of Springbank told a committee of MPs that the controversial system will
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