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PERSON OF THE DAY. 4 February 1983. Karen Carpenter died (aged 32), from heartbeat irregularities, brought on by Anorexia Nervosa. She was part of the sibling pop duo Carpenters along with her brother Richard. She’s regarded as one of pop’s greatest vocalists.
February 4, 2025 at 9:25 AM
PERSON OF THE DAY. 4 February 1983. Karen Carpenter died (aged 32), from heartbeat irregularities, brought on by Anorexia Nervosa. She was part of the sibling pop duo Carpenters along with her brother Richard. She’s regarded as one of pop’s greatest vocalists.
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PERSON OF THE DAY. 20 January 1961. John F Kennedy was sworn in as the 35th President of the USA. The 43 year old Democrat was the 1st Roman Catholic to hold the office. He said in his inauguration speech: “Ask not what your country can do for you? Ask what you can do for your country?”
January 20, 2025 at 9:22 AM
PERSON OF THE DAY. 20 January 1961. John F Kennedy was sworn in as the 35th President of the USA. The 43 year old Democrat was the 1st Roman Catholic to hold the office. He said in his inauguration speech: “Ask not what your country can do for you? Ask what you can do for your country?”
How Elon Musk seized on baseless memo claim to fuel wave of misinformation
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How Elon Musk seized on baseless memo claim to create wave of misinformation
The X owner shared false claims that a Home Office memo urged police not to intervene in child grooming cases.
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January 9, 2025 at 5:14 PM
How Elon Musk seized on baseless memo claim to fuel wave of misinformation
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All born on this day: Elvis Presley (1935), Shirley Bassey (1937), Stephen Hawking (1942), and David Bowie (1947).
January 8, 2025 at 10:32 AM
All born on this day: Elvis Presley (1935), Shirley Bassey (1937), Stephen Hawking (1942), and David Bowie (1947).
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PERSON OF THE DAY. 9 January 1995. Peter Cook died (aged 57). He was a key figure in anti-establishment satire boom in the early 1960s, starring in Beyond the Fringe, founding The Establishment Club, co-founding Private Eye, and being part of the comedy duo Peter Cook and Dudley Moore.
January 9, 2025 at 9:33 AM
PERSON OF THE DAY. 9 January 1995. Peter Cook died (aged 57). He was a key figure in anti-establishment satire boom in the early 1960s, starring in Beyond the Fringe, founding The Establishment Club, co-founding Private Eye, and being part of the comedy duo Peter Cook and Dudley Moore.
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Is Liz Truss for real?
This will get her nowhere. She did crash the economy with Kwasi Kwarteng, everyone in the country & further a field knows that!
It’s not Starmer’s fault that she doesn’t like being reminded about it & her damaged reputation plus losing her seat is her own doing!
#LizTruss
This will get her nowhere. She did crash the economy with Kwasi Kwarteng, everyone in the country & further a field knows that!
It’s not Starmer’s fault that she doesn’t like being reminded about it & her damaged reputation plus losing her seat is her own doing!
#LizTruss
Liz Truss sends legal letter ordering Starmer to stop saying she crashed economy
‘Cease and desist’ letter accuses PM of harming her reputation and contributing to her losing her seat
www.theguardian.com
January 9, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Is Liz Truss for real?
This will get her nowhere. She did crash the economy with Kwasi Kwarteng, everyone in the country & further a field knows that!
It’s not Starmer’s fault that she doesn’t like being reminded about it & her damaged reputation plus losing her seat is her own doing!
#LizTruss
This will get her nowhere. She did crash the economy with Kwasi Kwarteng, everyone in the country & further a field knows that!
It’s not Starmer’s fault that she doesn’t like being reminded about it & her damaged reputation plus losing her seat is her own doing!
#LizTruss
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PHOTO OF THE DAY. Liverpool v Nottingham Forest in the snow (1969). Nottingham Forest won 2-0. 📷 google images
December 13, 2024 at 9:06 AM
PHOTO OF THE DAY. Liverpool v Nottingham Forest in the snow (1969). Nottingham Forest won 2-0. 📷 google images
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My episode in this series.
A very personal episode of My Journey from @brianmoore666.bsky.social #rugby @englandrugby.bsky.social
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December 12, 2024 at 11:00 PM
My episode in this series.
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Nobody got rich on their own.
Elizabeth Warren's observation also underpins the argument as to why it is right for the rich to say their fair share of tax.
Elizabeth Warren's observation also underpins the argument as to why it is right for the rich to say their fair share of tax.
November 30, 2024 at 8:26 AM
Nobody got rich on their own.
Elizabeth Warren's observation also underpins the argument as to why it is right for the rich to say their fair share of tax.
Elizabeth Warren's observation also underpins the argument as to why it is right for the rich to say their fair share of tax.
November 27, 2024 at 9:33 PM
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The “Great Freeze of London” in 1947.
November 24, 2024 at 12:12 PM
The “Great Freeze of London” in 1947.
🔴‘The Police Questioning of Allison Pearson Is a Sign of the Criminal Justice System at Its Best’
The idea Alison Pearson should have avoided investigation simply because of her job at the Daily Telegraph is abhorrent to natural justice, argues lawyer Gareth Roberts
bylinetimes.com/2024/11/20/t...
The idea Alison Pearson should have avoided investigation simply because of her job at the Daily Telegraph is abhorrent to natural justice, argues lawyer Gareth Roberts
bylinetimes.com/2024/11/20/t...
'The Police Questioning of Allison Pearson Is a Sign of the Criminal Justice System at Its Best'
The idea Alison Pearson should have avoided investigation simply because of her position at the Daily Telegraph is abhorrent to natural justice, argues lawyer Gareth Roberts
bylinetimes.com
November 20, 2024 at 5:15 PM
New UK weather warnings announced as cold snap continues - BBC News
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New UK weather warnings announced as cold snap continues
Fresh warnings of snow and ice announced for parts of the UK going into Thursday and the weekend.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 20, 2024 at 5:15 PM
New UK weather warnings announced as cold snap continues - BBC News
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FACT OF THE DAY. 20 November 1970. The 10 shilling note (“Ten Bob Note”), was withdrawn by the Bank of England. The 10-shilling note was the smallest denomination note ever issued by the Bank of England. It was issued for the first time in 1928. It was removed in favour of the 50 pence coin.
November 20, 2024 at 9:04 AM
FACT OF THE DAY. 20 November 1970. The 10 shilling note (“Ten Bob Note”), was withdrawn by the Bank of England. The 10-shilling note was the smallest denomination note ever issued by the Bank of England. It was issued for the first time in 1928. It was removed in favour of the 50 pence coin.
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🔴‘The Police Questioning of Allison Pearson Is a Sign of the Criminal Justice System at Its Best’
The idea Alison Pearson should have avoided investigation simply because of her job at the Daily Telegraph is abhorrent to natural justice, argues lawyer Gareth Roberts
bylinetimes.com/2024/11/20/t...
The idea Alison Pearson should have avoided investigation simply because of her job at the Daily Telegraph is abhorrent to natural justice, argues lawyer Gareth Roberts
bylinetimes.com/2024/11/20/t...
'The Police Questioning of Allison Pearson Is a Sign of the Criminal Justice System at Its Best'
The idea Alison Pearson should have avoided investigation simply because of her position at the Daily Telegraph is abhorrent to natural justice, argues lawyer Gareth Roberts
bylinetimes.com
November 20, 2024 at 3:34 PM
🔴‘The Police Questioning of Allison Pearson Is a Sign of the Criminal Justice System at Its Best’
The idea Alison Pearson should have avoided investigation simply because of her job at the Daily Telegraph is abhorrent to natural justice, argues lawyer Gareth Roberts
bylinetimes.com/2024/11/20/t...
The idea Alison Pearson should have avoided investigation simply because of her job at the Daily Telegraph is abhorrent to natural justice, argues lawyer Gareth Roberts
bylinetimes.com/2024/11/20/t...
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I wrote this for the wonderful Byline Times.
'The Police Questioning of Allison Pearson Is a Sign of the Criminal Justice System at Its Best' – Byline Times bylinetimes.com/2024/11/20/t...
'The Police Questioning of Allison Pearson Is a Sign of the Criminal Justice System at Its Best' – Byline Times bylinetimes.com/2024/11/20/t...
'The Police Questioning of Allison Pearson Is a Sign of the Criminal Justice System at Its Best'
The idea Alison Pearson should have avoided investigation simply because of her position at the Daily Telegraph is abhorrent to natural justice, argues lawyer Gareth Roberts
bylinetimes.com
November 20, 2024 at 3:41 PM
I wrote this for the wonderful Byline Times.
'The Police Questioning of Allison Pearson Is a Sign of the Criminal Justice System at Its Best' – Byline Times bylinetimes.com/2024/11/20/t...
'The Police Questioning of Allison Pearson Is a Sign of the Criminal Justice System at Its Best' – Byline Times bylinetimes.com/2024/11/20/t...
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A piece of Queen Victoria's wedding cake from 1840.
November 19, 2024 at 10:24 AM
A piece of Queen Victoria's wedding cake from 1840.
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Astronaut Neil Armstrong, the first person to walk on the moon, responding to a teacher who was sceptical about the Moon Landing.
November 18, 2024 at 12:47 PM
Astronaut Neil Armstrong, the first person to walk on the moon, responding to a teacher who was sceptical about the Moon Landing.
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On 1 August 1944, she joined the Warsaw Uprising as a nurse. Her unit operated in Old Town.
She was killed during the heavy bombing of the law courts. Warsaw was a city of graves. People were buried in green spaces and courtyards, even in the middle of the street.
She was killed during the heavy bombing of the law courts. Warsaw was a city of graves. People were buried in green spaces and courtyards, even in the middle of the street.
November 17, 2024 at 10:06 PM
On 1 August 1944, she joined the Warsaw Uprising as a nurse. Her unit operated in Old Town.
She was killed during the heavy bombing of the law courts. Warsaw was a city of graves. People were buried in green spaces and courtyards, even in the middle of the street.
She was killed during the heavy bombing of the law courts. Warsaw was a city of graves. People were buried in green spaces and courtyards, even in the middle of the street.
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A popular children's Christmas present, sold in Nazi Germany during WW2, was a board game called “Bomber over England”. Points were awarded for each place bombed. There were 100 points for hitting London, and 40 for Liverpool.
November 17, 2024 at 12:06 PM
A popular children's Christmas present, sold in Nazi Germany during WW2, was a board game called “Bomber over England”. Points were awarded for each place bombed. There were 100 points for hitting London, and 40 for Liverpool.
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Bank notes being used as fuel during Germany's hyperinflation in 1923.
November 16, 2024 at 9:22 AM
Bank notes being used as fuel during Germany's hyperinflation in 1923.