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Labour’s desire to demonstrate economic competence may come at a cost

Keir Starmer’s U-turn on pledge to abolish university tuition fees is poorly timed just before local elections

The Guardian - UK

OPINION - Keir Starmer U-turns on axing university tuition fees

On the face of it, Tuesday has been another red letter day for intergenerational unfairness. New data from estate agency Savills finds that the over-50s now own more than three-quarters of the nation’s property wealth. At the same time, the man favoured to be the next prime minister has U-turned…

Evening Standard

Fourth Circuit Affirms Two Decisions Denying Pseudonymity for Plaintiffs Alleging Disabilities

Monday's Fourth Circuit opinions from Judges Robert King, Marvin Quattlebaum, and Henry Floyd (Smith v. Towson Univ. and Doe v. ABA Accredited Univ.) were nonprecedential, and upheld the lower court decisions under an "abuse of discretion" standard. This basically means that the Court of Appeals concluded that the lower court…

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First Wrexham fairy tale shows Hollywood influence is paying off as spotlight to be shone on rest of Wales

Wrexham Women sealed promotion to Wales' top domestic league in style

Wales Online

Wrexham Women make history to give Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney first promotion

Wrexham AFC Women’s side beat play-off rivals to win promotion back to top-flight for first time since reforming

Wales Online

Wrexham Women make history and take huge next step as Hollywood influence pays off

Wrexham Women secured promotion to the Welsh top-flight and an historic semi-professional status as they defeated Briton Ferry 1-0 in the promotion play-off final

Daily Mirror

Abbey Road engineer Ken Scott on recording The Beatles: “I was there when Eric Clapton played the solo on While My Guitar Gently Weeps, but it was just another day at the office so it didn't mean anything at the time”

On working with Lennon and McCartney: “Paul was exceedingly patient, and would keep on going until it was the way he wanted it, whereas John would prefer to get it over with as quickly as possible”

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Defamation and Copyright

Several commenters asked: If AI companies don't have a copyright in works created by their programs, how can they be held liable under defamation law? Defamation law and copyright law are two different bodies of law, aimed at serving different interests, and with different definitions. That's why people can routinely…

Reason

Western Harbour redevelopment needs architect to draw up £5.6m masterplan

It's expected the plan will take two and a half years to draw up

Bristol Post

Things you only know if you grew up in St Helens

If you're from St Helens you should know all of these

Liverpool Echo

POINT: Why is the internet different than other forms of media?

It is unusual for a clause in an act of Congress to develop a cult following, but Section 230 of the 1996 Communications Decency Act has. The clause explicitly says that the internet should not be treated like print or broadcast media, which means internet platforms do not bear any…

Tribune News Service

Work starts on £1.5m locomotive maintenance facility

'This expansion in Leicester means we will be playing our part in developing a more efficient rail network'

Birmingham Post

$160K Libel Verdict for Accusing Stepmother of Poisoning Father Upheld

From Osowski v. Harer, decided today by the Minnesota Court of Appeals, in an opinion by Judge Randall Slieter, joined by Presiding Judge Jennifer Frish and Judge John Smith: This defamation case, commenced by respondent Karen K. Osowski, arises from statements appellant Edie Harer made to law enforcement several months…

Reason

‘We needed a massive amount of resilience’: the female Labour MPs from the class of ’87

At the general election that year, the number of women in the Commons jumped to (an albeit still tiny) 41. Some talk about the sexism – and the solidarity

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Campaigner Harry Leslie Smith was bridge to past - with warnings of ravaged NHS future

Harry Leslie Smith would have turned 100 this week and, as Ros Wynne-Jones writes, all of us who loved him miss his wisdom as Britain confronts one of the most challenging periods since his own childhood

The Canberra Times

Shocking access oversight for fast-tracked EV charging network

John Smith says the EV recharging rollout has no consideration for needs of the disabled

Liverpool Echo

Liverpool's first legal 'all-nighter' that police objected to and hundreds attended

The event was agreed by councillors as a last minute decision

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh cyclist rushed to hospital after crash with car on busy city street

PC John Smith of Edinburgh police said: “I am appealing for anyone who saw what happened or who has dash-cam that could assist with our enquiries to get in touch.”

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At 16 years plus, Speedy is the oldest known sea dragon, facial-recognition project finds

John has been diving with Speedy the sea dragon on Tasmania's east coast for 16 years. Using facial recognition, scientists have identified Speedy as the longest-living sea dragon recorded.

Daily Mirror

People who claim to be Elvis Presley's 'secret' kids - Elvis Jnr and court battle

Lisa Marie Presley was Elvis' only child and the sole heir to his estate - but a number of people have come forward with unsubstantiated claims he is their father

Glasgow Live

Fascinating facts about Glasgow's villages from Parkhead to Maryhill

Long before the villages of Glasgow were swallowed up by the city, the small settlements in the area had many tales to tell - from lost Aztec treasures to pioneering librarians.

Daily Mirror

Expert shares how to keep your dog calm on New Year's Eve and what to avoid

Canine expert John Smith shares his top tips for keeping your dog calm and happy on New Year's Eve - including what decorations to avoid and how to act around them

Manchester Evening News

From a murder at Strangeways to a poisoning at a workhouse: Manchester's horrible Christmas histories

A historian has unearthed some of the city's most grisly Christmas tales

Liverpool Echo

Seven things everyone who grew up in St Helens has experienced

How many of these have you done?

Daily Record

Celtic and Rangers punters embroiled in calculator wars as Chris Sutton met with Hotline blowback

The transfer window is just around the corner and Chris Sutton's valuation of Juranovic has opened a can of worms on the Hotline as Fraser Wilson discovered when taking your calls.

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