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How quickly could Rachel Reeves' new plans boost growth?

How quickly could Rachel Reeves' new plans boost growth?

UK aims for growth via infrastructure (Heathrow, Oxford-Cambridge) & pension reforms. GDP growth is slow, but long-term gains are expected.

At least 30 dead after dam collapse disaster in Sudan

At least 30 dead after dam collapse disaster in Sudan

Sudan's Arbaat Dam collapse killed at least 30, hundreds missing. 50,000 affected, 70 villages damaged by flooding after heavy rains.

Investigation launched into disappearance of Rwandan Paralympian missing for more than a week

Investigation launched into disappearance of Rwandan Paralympian missing for more than a week

French prosecutors probe Rwandan Paralympian's disappearance since Aug 20, reported missing Tuesday. She left for dinner near Paris and didn't return. This happens at major events.

'Heartbreaking': More than 50 horses found dead in animal neglect investigation

'Heartbreaking': More than 50 horses found dead in animal neglect investigation

CA volunteers rescued ~90 horses & other animals, found many dead/euthanized on a property. Owner arrested for neglect. Worst abuse case seen.

New bid for TikTok from Perplexity AI could give US government 50 per cent stake

New bid for TikTok from Perplexity AI could give US government 50 per cent stake

Perplexity AI proposes US govt. own up to 50% of merged entity with TikTok US, sans voting rights. TikTok's algorithm remains with ByteDance.

Today in History - January 29 | The plane hijacking that sparked two other botched rescue hijackings

Today in History - January 29 | The plane hijacking that sparked two other botched rescue hijackings

1972: Trapnell, a con man, hijacked a plane for ransom/prisoner release. He was shot by the FBI. His pen pal and her daughter later attempted rescues. Also: 1964: "Dr. Strangelove" released and 1845: Poe's "The Raven" published.