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  • What You Probably Didn’t Know About May 6

    May 6 has served as the date for a wide array of significant events across aviation, sports, entertainment, technology, law, and public life. From the Hindenburg disaster in 1937 to the coronation of King Charles III in 2023, this day has repeatedly produced moments of tragedy, triumph, and transformation. The following article presents verified occurrences…

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  • May 6: This Day in History

    May 6 stands as a day of remarkable convergence across the global calendar—a date when the worlds of travel, technology, justice, sport, and celebrity intersect with extraordinary intensity. From the record-breaking tourism figures emerging from China’s May Day holiday to the glamour of the Met Gala, from landmark court rulings to critical aviation incidents and…

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  • May 5: This Day in History

    May 5 is a day that has witnessed humanity at its most ambitious—and its most fragile. From the quiet corridors of philosophy to the roaring engines of space exploration, from the glittering steps of the Met Gala to the solemn halls of international diplomacy, this date offers a remarkable cross-section of world history. Politics, Peace…

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  • May 4: This Day in History

    It is a date forever etched as Star Wars Day (“May the Fourth be with you”), yet May 4 stands as a pivotal point on the calendar, marking a rich tapestry of political upheavals, sporting triumphs, cultural resets, and sobering tragedies. On any given year, from the 16th century to the present day, the world…

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  • Build and keep a free Lego Star Wars set this weekend at these UK location

    Looking for something to do with the children this weekend?  You could visit a Lego store to build a free Star Wars N-1 Starfighter model.  There’s no need to spend any money and you’ll be able to take your creation home. The deal is available from 10am to midday on Saturday 2 May and midday…

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  • Mailbag: ‘Tell them you’re taking them to court,’ says consumer expert over reader’s phone repair issue

    I took my iPad into a local repair shop for a screen replacement due to damage. I paid £80. On collection it was covered in elastic bands and I was advised to remove them two hours later. I tested the screen and it worked. The next day, I noticed a number of large blotches when…

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  • A delivery company keeps ignoring my instructions – what can I do?

    Your piece about leaving packages was useful, but I have the opposite problem. I instruct delivery companies to leave packages in my garage where they cannot be seen from the road, but they usually just leave them at the front door facing the street, often without even bothering to ring the bell. How can I…

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  • Why you should always check the photos on a parking fine

    This is a letter from the mailbox of Sky’s “Money Problem” reporter, Jess Sharp: I recently received a parking charge (fine?) for allegedly parking at a car park in Newcastle managed by Car Park Management Ltd. I was charged £100 for illegally parking my car. I was advised this would be reduced to £60 if I…

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  • US Court Ends Abortion Access by Blocking Mifepristone Delivery by Mail

    A federal appeals court has restricted access to one of the most common means of abortion in the U.S. by blocking mailing of prescriptions of mifepristone. The ruling sets the stage for a Supreme Court showdown on the hot-button issue. A panel of the New Orleans-based 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals is requiring that…

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  • 2 May: This Day in History

    👑 Rulers, Rebels and Political Shifts Few figures loom as large over the political history of May 2 as Catherine the Great, born Princess Sophie of Anhalt-Zerbst on this day in 1729. She would go on to become the most powerful woman of her era, and her 34‑year reign—the longest by any female in Russian…

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  • Top news from Nigeria today

    Good morning from MEZIESBLOG! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. The Supreme Court on Thursday set aside the order for status quo ante bellum made by the Court of Appeal in Abuja in the leadership dispute of the African Democratic Congress, ADC. The judgement effectively restores the David Mark-led executive from its delisting by…

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  • 1 May: This Day in History

    May 1st is a date that marks a fascinating intersection of history, politics, culture, and human achievement. Known globally as May Day or International Workers’ Day, the date commemorates the 1886 Haymarket affair in Chicago, which propelled the global labor movement and established the eight-hour workday in many industrialized nations. Beyond its labor origins, 1…

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  • Buy flights as soon as possible to avoid higher fares, Britons told

    People should buy their airline tickets “as soon as possible” ‌to avoid the risk of higher fares due to rising oil prices, Spain’s industry and tourism minister has warned.  “What we’re recommending is ⁠that people buy their tickets now ⁠because it’s true that airlines are currently using kerosene that was purchased some time ‌ago, and…

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  • ‘Rare’ moment as £1m lottery prize winner comes forward with just hours to go

    Earlier today, we told you that the National Lottery was looking for a lucky ticket holder who only had until tomorrow to claim their £1m prize.  Well, we’ve had some good news – they have come forward with just hours to go.  The ticket-holder from South Gloucestershire matched five of the six main numbers – 17, 18, 31, 36, 39, 51 and…

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  • London cinema rolling back ticket prices to 1999 next month

    A beloved London cinema will turn 27 next month – and to celebrate, it’s offering tickets at 1999 prices.  Genesis Cinema in Mile End is rolling back the cost of a ticket to £3.50 between 8 and 22 May.  Usually, tickets cost between £5 and £12 depending on the day of the week you visit. …

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  • SAVE MORE: Free delivery trick on Amazon

    Did you know there’s a tool to help you get free delivery on Amazon without being a Prime member? The site offers free delivery on orders over £35 – but if you fall just shy of this amount, it can be frustrating. That’s where the Amazon Super Saver Delivery Tool comes in, helping you identify low-cost products…

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