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Mark Allen hits 86 in final-frame decider to beat John Higgins

Mark Allen produced a break of 86 in the final-frame decider to oust John Higgins and advance to the quarter-finals of the Masters. A week after teenage sensation Luke Littler thrilled during the World Darts Championship it was two old-timers that were starring at Alexandra Palace. Higgins, a two-time champion, looked to be in control […]

Mark your calendar and get read to look up: Space dates for 2024

The year kicked off with a bang, with a meteor shower peaking just days after the start of 2024. There’s more to come for stargazers. Find out when you can catch the best shows in the sky this year: Full Moon dates Full Moons have different names based on seasons, historical crops and behavior of […]

Britain’s richest businesswoman—who earns more than Mark Zuckerberg and Sundar Pichai—sees salary rise to $280 million despite her betting firm making a $76 million loss

From a former mining hub in England’s industrial north, Stoke-on-Trent has transformed into the residence of a billionaire. Reigning supreme is Denise Coates, the CEO and founder of Bet365—a betting powerhouse—and Britain’s wealthiest woman. Coates launched the online website at the turn of the millennium, and since then has attracted more than 90 million customers […]

Vice President Harris to mark Jan 6 attacks in South Carolina

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Vice President Kamala Harris on Saturday will mark the Jan. 6, 2021, attacks on the U.S. Capitol with remarks in South Carolina, where the state’s Feb. 3 Democratic primary will be held on Feb. 3. Harris will speak on the anniversary of the deadly attacks, after Biden offered scathing criticism of Republican […]

Myanmar’s military government pardons 10,000 prisoners to mark Independence Day

Myanmar’s military government has pardoned nearly 10,000 prisoners to mark the 76th anniversary of gaining independence from Britain – but it was not immediately clear if any of those released include the thousands of political detainees jailed for opposing army rule. The head of Myanmar ’s military council, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, pardoned 9,652 […]

Mark Zuckerberg sparks outrage with plan for multimillion-dollar Hawaiian compound: ‘There’s cameras everywhere’

A recent investigation into Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s multimillion-dollar Hawaii compound has stirred both fascination and concern among the public. A WIRED report revealed Zuckerberg’s plans to construct a private 1,400-acre compound called “Koolau Ranch” on Kauai. Allegedly, the $270 million property will include two mansions, a gym, a tennis court, pools, spa facilities, guest […]

At two-year mark, Boulder County’s recovery from Marshall Fire continues

Dec. 29—Two years after the Marshall Fire destroyed more than 1,000 homes in Louisville, Superior and unincorporated Boulder County, organizations and local governments are recognizing and celebrating ongoing recovery efforts — but are aware of the long road ahead. As of late Thursday, Louisville reported that 550 properties were destroyed and 128 certificates of occupancy […]