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Rail franchises should be scrapped to end ‘nightmare journeys’

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Rail franchises should be scrapped to end ‘nightmare journeys’ Report argues for overhaul of rail system and devolution of commuter services to citiesRail franchises such as Northern and South Western should be scrapped and cities given control of commuter services, transport campaigners have urged, to bring an end to years of “nightmare rail journeys”.The call comes as the fate of Northern Rail hangs in the balance, after continued disruption led to northern mayors demanding that Arriva, which has operated the network since 2016, be stripped of its contract. Continue reading... Go to Source

Weinstein accusers’ lawyers could get 10 times more than clients, sources say

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Weinstein accusers' lawyers could get 10 times more than clients, sources say Lead attorney for women could receive 25% of payout in settlement which would end most civil lawsuitsLawyers representing alleged victims of Harvey Weinstein could get as much as 10 times more than some of the accusers themselves if a controversial settlement deal goes ahead, legal sources have told the Guardian.Last week it was reported that more than 30 women accusing the disgraced Hollywood mogul of sexual misconduct had reached a tentative settlement deal. If approved in court, the settlement will bring to an end most of the civil lawsuits pending against him. Continue reading... Go to Source
2020 BMW X3 xDrive30e plug-in hybrid priced slightly below $50,000

2020 BMW X3 xDrive30e plug-in hybrid priced slightly below $50,000

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2020 BMW X3 xDrive30e plug-in hybrid priced slightly below $50,000 The first-ever BMW X3 plug-in hybrid goes on sale in 2020. Today, we learned that the 2020 BMW X3 xDrive30e will be priced at $49,545 MSRP, including destination & handling. That base price positions the X3 xDrive30e at $4,600 more than the regular X3 xDrive30i ($44,945), but below the X3 M40i ($56,895). The 2020 BMW X3 xDrive30e arrives in a competitive segment where it will go head-to-head with the Volvo XC60 T8 ($54,945) and the Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e ($51,645). The XC60 T8 makes 400 hp and the GLC 350e is rated at 315 hp. The BMW X3 xDrive30e is available with an electronically-controlled xDrive chassis featuring the latest BMW plug-in hybrid technology and making use of a high-voltage, lithium-ion battery....
FDA Makes It Official: Legal Smoking and Vaping Age Raised to 21

FDA Makes It Official: Legal Smoking and Vaping Age Raised to 21

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FDA Makes It Official: Legal Smoking and Vaping Age Raised to 21 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has officially raised the legal smoking age from 18 t0 21. The measure marks a culmination of a monthslong, bi-partisan campaign aimed at curbing the use of tobacco products— particularly electronic cigarettes—among youth amid rising concerns about the health effects of vaping.Read more... Go to Source
A Programmer Lost A Game He Made As A Kid, Until Someone Streamed It On Twitch

A Programmer Lost A Game He Made As A Kid, Until Someone Streamed It On Twitch

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A Programmer Lost A Game He Made As A Kid, Until Someone Streamed It On Twitch If you’re interested in game design, you’ve probably made a few side projects or prototypes. If you were lucky, you might have had the means to start early in life and made a few games as a kid. These usually end up deleted or lost on rotting hard drives. You definitely don’t expect them to show up twenty years later…Read more... Go to Source
Rebuilding An ABANDONED “Pimp My Ride” Minivan In 2 Days

Rebuilding An ABANDONED “Pimp My Ride” Minivan In 2 Days

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Tom Watson: I quit because of Labour brutality

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Tom Watson: I quit because of Labour brutality Former deputy leader admits voting for Owen Smith against Corbyn in Guardian interviewLabour’s former deputy leader Tom Watson has said he left parliament because of the “brutality and hostility” he experienced within Labour and blamed poor organisation and messaging for the party’s disastrous general election result.Watson, who stood down as an MP and deputy leader last month, condemned Jeremy Corbyn’s advisers and told the Guardian that Labour’s next generation of leaders must address whether they “actually want power” as they begin to rebuild the party. In an admission that will draw criticism from Corbyn’s supporters, he also said he had voted for the leadership challenger Owen Smi...

George Michael’s sister found dead on Christmas Day

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George Michael’s sister found dead on Christmas Day Death of Melanie Panayiotou not being treated as suspicious, say policeGeorge Michael’s sister Melanie Panayiotou was found dead at her home on Christmas Day, police have said, three years to the day since the singer’s death. The 55-year-old hairdresser was found by her older sister, Yioda, on the evening of 25 December.The Metropolitan police said they were called by the London ambulance service shortly after 7.30pm on Wednesday to reports of the sudden death of a woman. Her death is not being treated as suspicious. Continue reading... Go to Source

Elton John wins highest accolade in new year honours list

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Elton John wins highest accolade in new year honours list Musician recognised alongside stars of sport, politicians and hundreds of ordinary peopleSir Elton John has received the highest acknowledgement in a new year honours list in which hundreds of ordinary people were recognised alongside household names from sport, the arts, entertainment and politics.The singer and songwriter was awarded the Companion of Honour for a remarkable career spanning more than five decades, in which he has sold more than 300m records worldwide, and used his fame to promote the work of 23 charities, including his own Aids foundation. He becomes one of only 64 people apart from the monarch who can hold the honour at any one time. Continue reading... Go to Source

Mother of British children who drowned in Spain blames pool

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Mother of British children who drowned in Spain blames pool Olubunmi Diya insists the two children and her husband, who died with them, could swimThe mother of two British children who drowned alongside their father while holidaying in Spain has dismissed claims they could not swim and suggested there may have been a problem with the swimming pool in which they died.Gabriel Diya, a 52-year-old Christian pastor, his nine-year-old daughter, Comfort and his 16-year-old son, Praise-Emmanuel, died on Christmas Eve at the Club La Costa World holiday resort in Fuengirola on the Costa del Sol. Continue reading... Go to Source

RSPCA investigates after lawyer Jolyon Maugham kills fox

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RSPCA investigates after lawyer Jolyon Maugham kills fox Animal welfare workers express sadness at Maugham’s killing of fox at London homeRSPCA investigators have taken photographs in the garden of the lawyer Jolyon Maugham QC as part of an animal cruelty investigation after he clubbed a fox to death with a baseball bat while wearing a kimono, the Guardian understands.The investigators visited Maugham’s London home on Thursday night as the debate continued over the remain supporter’s justification for his actions, which he revealed in a Boxing Day tweet that received 10,500 replies and widespread media coverage. Continue reading... Go to Source
Video: BMW X3 M Competition versus Audi RS4 Avant drag race

Video: BMW X3 M Competition versus Audi RS4 Avant drag race

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Video: BMW X3 M Competition versus Audi RS4 Avant drag race Just like any other new car from the M division, the BMW X3 M Competition has to pay its dues. Part of the process is being subjected to a series of drag races, not necessarily against its main rivals, but a host of cars. The latest comes from the guys from CAR magazine in South Africa. After putting the BMW X3 M Competition’s abilities in a straight line to the test against the Jaguar F-Pace SVR, they thought about a different opponent this time. Lining up at the starting line here is a brand new Audi RS4 Avant. Now, to some degree, these cars are rivals, but on different scales. If you think about it, the BMW X3 is the SUV alternative for those wanting a high-riding 3 Series Touring. The A4 Avant is the rival for the 3e...
Travis Scott auctioning a CACTUS JACK 1988 BMW E30 M3 for charity

Travis Scott auctioning a CACTUS JACK 1988 BMW E30 M3 for charity

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Travis Scott auctioning a CACTUS JACK 1988 BMW E30 M3 for charity Coinciding with the release of the JACKBOYS compilation, American rapper, singer, songwriter and record producer Travis Scott‘s Cactus Jack label is auctioning a CACTUS JACK 1988 BMW E30 M3 featured on the cover of the album. The proceeds will be donated to a charity. The iconic E30 M3 was adorned with a series of mods which will certainly increase the price of the car. The M3 is painted in a sky blue color, complemented by some off-white and brown color tones. Four Hella headlights are placed on the hood and just above the kidney grille. A redesigned front bumper is also included (along with a large air gap in the middle), while gold-painted BBS wheels were thrown into the mix. Of course, there is “Cactu...
BMW rumored to stop production of the quad-turbo diesels in M50d models in 2020

BMW rumored to stop production of the quad-turbo diesels in M50d models in 2020

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BMW rumored to stop production of the quad-turbo diesels in M50d models in 2020 The history of the BMW quad-turbo diesels in the M50d models is coming to an end. Even though there is no official BMW announcement, our sister magazine Bimmertoday reports that the 400 hp six-cylinder diesel will come to a stop in 2020. A worthy successor is not planned and instead the almost 70 hp weaker TwinTurbo diesel from the 40d models will take on the role of the top diesel in the future. The marvelous engine was used in the BMW M550d Sedan and Touring, as well as the 750d and 750Ld Sedan, and more recently by the M50d versions of the BMW X5, X6 and X7. The BMW quad-turbo diesel has been at the top of the BMW diesel portfolio since its launch in 2016. With 400 hp and 760 Newton meters of to...
BMW iFE.20 Formula E car has parts made of renewable textile fibers

BMW iFE.20 Formula E car has parts made of renewable textile fibers

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BMW iFE.20 Formula E car has parts made of renewable textile fibers The 2020 Formula E races are coming up fast and BMW already has a couple of tricks up its sleeve, looking for some next-level tech to be infused in the competition. As you might be aware, BMW, as well as other manufacturers in Formula E, are using the competition as a testing bed for technology that could be used on production cars. That said, the new BMW iFE.20 will be sporting some cutting edge parts made of renewable textile fibers. In a competition as tightly regulated as Formula E, where most car makers have similar specs, using out of the box solutions could get you the winning edge. BMW announced today that the iFE.20 race car will become a pioneer, using parts made of renewable textile fibers. The car will use a...
A Man’s Penis Started Rotting After Getting Bitten During Sex

A Man’s Penis Started Rotting After Getting Bitten During Sex

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A Man's Penis Started Rotting After Getting Bitten During Sex A harrowing medical case reported by doctors this month should remind everyone to keep their teeth away from each other’s genitals. It details how an accidental love bite during sex left a man’s penis on the verge of rotting away, though thankfully doctors intervened in time to save it.Read more... Go to Source