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Betsi Cadwaladr proposes closure of three Gwynedd urgent care centres
Betsi Cadwaladr health board is consulting on closing urgent primary care centres at three Gwynedd hospitals by March 2027, citing financial pressures and recruitment difficulties amid opposition concerns.
Trump beware: US voters are concerned about government corruption
A Harris poll found government corruption is the second most important issue for voters, with 87% saying it’s a problem. Critics argue the Trump administration is focusing anti-fraud campaigns on social safety net programs while overlooking high-level corruption involving the president and his associates.
Scientists discover ghostly, eyeless creature hidden in Chinese cave
Scientists in China have identified a blind, eyeless cave snail living at record elevation in underground limestone caverns, offering rare insights into East Asia’s hidden aquatic ecosystems.
A massive asteroid slammed into the North Sea and unleashed a 330-foot tsunami
A massive asteroid struck the North Sea approximately 43 to 46 million years ago, creating the Silverpit Crater and triggering a 330-foot tsunami, researchers confirmed after decades of scientific debate.
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Trump plays White House tour guide to show off work on his helipad and ballroom
President Trump conducted a White House tour, showcasing a helipad under construction and a ballroom project while discussing granite materials and upcoming infrastructure improvements.
Los Angeles DA, criticized for charging officer who taped others making racist remarks, drops felony
Los Angeles prosecutors downgraded felony charges against a police officer who secretly recorded colleagues making racist remarks, shifting to misdemeanor charges after widespread criticism that the prosecution deterred whistleblowing.
Under new legislation, restaurants prep to post origin country for shrimp
Georgia’s new House Bill 117 requires restaurants to disclose whether their shrimp is imported, addressing consumer confusion and supporting local shrimpers facing competition from cheaper foreign imports.
Former Meta engineer says Instagram took a ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ approach on kids under 13
A former Meta engineering director testified that Instagram took a ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ approach regarding users under 13, prioritizing profits over child safety in product design.
‘I never thought I’d fall for a scam’: the fake Spotify emails that put you at risk of fraud
Fraudulent emails impersonating Spotify are tricking users into revealing login credentials and payment information through fake login pages, potentially exposing them to unauthorized transactions.
‘You owe parking fees’: experts warn of fake RingGo text scam
Scammers are sending fraudulent text messages impersonating RingGo parking app, claiming recipients owe parking fees and directing them to fake websites designed to steal financial information.
Better off together: could combining pension pots boost your retirement income?
Multiple job changes and employer pension rules mean many workers accumulate several separate pension pots. Consolidating these pensions can simplify management and potentially reduce fees, but experts caution the decision requires careful consideration of individual circumstances.
The IRS is getting better at spotting crypto tax mistakes. Here’s what it means for investors
The IRS is gaining enhanced visibility into cryptocurrency transactions through new broker reporting requirements, raising compliance risks for investors who may not have accurately reported their digital asset activities.
Train operators to crack down on ‘donutters’ and other digital ticket cheats
Train operators are cracking down on digital ticket fraud schemes, including “short-faring” where passengers buy last-minute tickets for only the final leg of their journey despite boarding much earlier.
For retirees, staying in the stock market is critical. How much exposure is the make-or-break question
Financial advisors now recommend retirees maintain 40-80% equity exposure rather than the historically conservative 30% to ensure portfolios last through retirement and combat inflation risk.
Parents could put pretax paycheck money into Trump Accounts, with employers matching, Treasury says
The U.S. Treasury Department issued proposed regulations allowing employers to contribute pretax dollars to Trump Accounts for employees’ dependent children, with up to $2,500 annual employer contributions permitted.
Social Security COLA estimates for 2027 fall as inflation moderates
Social Security’s 2027 cost-of-living adjustment could reach 3.4% to 3.6%, according to new estimates based on inflation data released this week, down from earlier projections as inflation moderates.