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Who was Egypt Covington and how did she die?

EGYPT Covington was a woman from Michigan who was killed in 2017. NBC's Dateline aired an episode into the murder of Egypt during a robbery-gone-wrong on October 22, 201. Who was Egypt Covington? Egypt Covington was a resident of Ann Arbor, Michigan. She was known for as a local singer, as well as for her […]

Dartford Warbler sets new record as oldest bird of its kind in Britain

Rare Dartford Warbler found in Surrey sets a new record as the oldest bird of its kind ever recorded in Britain Dartford warbler was first caught in a net, fitted with a leg ring and freed in 2016  It was caught as an adult male at five years, one month and three days old – […]

Warning over planned law change letting defendants plead guilty online

Ministers warned over ‘trigger happy justice’ changes to legal system that will see defendants allowed to plead guilty online and be sentenced by a computer without setting foot in court The Judicial Review and Courts Bill is  being debated today in the Commons Would see people facing minor offences allowed to enter a plea online Ministers […]

Mystery neighbour at house of horrors fed kids living with sibling’s skeleton

A neighbour was reportedly helping three children found abandoned in an apartment with the skeletal remains of their brother. The three kids, aged seven, 10 and 15, were rescued from the apartment in Houston, Texas, at around 4.30pm on Sunday. Responding to a call from the 15-year-old, police found the kids fending for themselves in […]

Ex-minster Owen Paterson faces Commons ban for 'egregious' lobbying

Former minster Owen Paterson faces 30-day suspension from the Commons for ‘egregious’ lobbying for two companies paying him more than £100,000 a year – but he says ‘cruel’ investigation ‘played a huge part’ in wife’s death The ex-Environment Secretary broke parliamentary rules on paid advocacy Lobbied ministers while working for Randox and Lynn’s Country Foods He […]

Facebook profits top $9bn despite damaging claims from whistleblower

Facebook profits top $9bn after 6% increase in daily users despite a slew damaging claims from ex-employee whistleblower The tech giant’s profits rose by $1.2billion from the same quarter in 2020 It comes amid a storm for Facebook after damning claims by Frances Haugen She claims Mark Zuckerberg places profits over the safety of its […]

XR animal rights protestors climb 20m up the Home Office in dramatic scenes as they demand plant-based foods

ANIMAL rights protesters scaled London's Home Office building this morning to demand a plant-based food system. The activists, from Animal Rebellion, used ladders, ropes and harnesses to climb 20 metres up the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) headquarters in Westminster shortly after 6am. The group, which "stands in solidarity with Extinction Rebellion", […]

BBC Weather: Carol Kirkwood warns of heavy rain across UK as temperatures spike

BBC Weather: Wind and cloud predicted for Tuesday with some rain We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info BBC Weather forecaster Carol […]