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LIFESTYLE 19 mins ago

Meet the American who rowed Washington across the Delaware on Christmas, sailor-soldier John Glover

General John Glover was a fishing captain-turned-Revolutionary War hero. He led the Marblehead militia, which ferried General Washington across the Delaware on Christmas 1776.

LIFESTYLE 4 hours ago

On this day in history, December 22, 1808, Beethoven's triumphant Fifth Symphony debuts in Vienna

Ludwig Van Beethoven performed Symphony No. 5 for the first time in public in Vienna on this day in history, Dec. 22, 1808. It has become perhaps the world's most famous musical composition.

Pets 8 hours ago

Lost dog is safely rescued after it survived alone in the woods for more than 6 years

A dog that had been missing since March 2017 was recently recovered in southern England after a concerned citizen reported that a dog had been living in the woods for years.

United Kingdom 1 day ago

UK Supreme Court rules that artificial intelligence systems cannot be registered as patent 'inventors'

The Supreme Court of Britain has ruled that an artificial intelligence system cannot be registered as the inventor of a patent, asserting that "an inventor must be a person."

Julian Assange 1 day ago

UK High Court sets date for Julian Assange's final appeal challenging US extradition

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange's possible final legal challenge to stop his extradition to the U.S. will be held at London's High Court in February.

LIFESTYLE 2 days ago

‘Plus-sized’ woman is criticized for sharing her travel tips on how to snag plane seats for free

A "plus-sized" travel content creator shared tips for how to obtain a second plane seat for free — sparking debate and some hate on social media by others.

France 2 days ago

UK and France reaffirm stance against Russian invasion of Ukraine, stressing economic influence

U.K. and French officials have emphasized the need for Ukraine's allies to leverage their economic strength, adding that Russia should not be rewarded for its aggression.

LIFESTYLE 3 days ago

On this day in history, December 19, 1843, Charles Dickens publishes 'A Christmas Carol'

Charles Dickens published perhaps his most famous story, "A Christmas Carol," on this day in history, Dec. 19, 1843. It's one of the most familiar holiday tales in the world.

United Kingdom 3 days ago

UK plans carbon tax on imported goods, including metals and concrete, for 2027

The British government announced Monday its plans to charge carbon levies on imported goods like aluminum, concrete, iron and steel come 2027.

New York 3 days ago

British man pleads not guilty to $99M wine fraud case in New York

A British man pleaded not guilty to charges related to an alleged $99 million fraud case involving high-priced fine wine in a New York courtroom on Saturday.