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Stansted Airport IT failure sparks travel chaos – with 10,000 passengers missing flights and hours of delays | Flipboard

3 days ago | flipboard.com | Simon Calder |Barney Davis

13 hours agoGreg Norman involved in frightening emergency on private jetTragic, disturbing incidents have been happening in the skies over the U.S. this year, and no one is immune. Greg Norman, a 40-year flier on private aircraft, can attest to that. The 70-year-old World Golf Hall of Famer who most recently served as LIV Golf’s CEO posted on Instagram on Friday that he …5 hours agoFlash! Boeing is on a rollHere's where shares of the aerospace giant are headed next. We're not making this up.
Temperatures soar across the UK - but thunder and lightning may be on the way

4 days ago | independent.co.uk | Barney Davis

It has been the driest start to spring in 69 years, according to the Environment Agency Barney DavisTemperatures across the UK are set to reach highs of 25C to 26C for much of the weekend – but a record-breaking sunny spell is then under threat from “vigorous thunderstorms” and heavy rain. The beginning of May has been bathed in sunshine making it the driest start to spring in 69 years, according to the Environment Agency.
Man charged with murder of 87-year-old in north London

4 days ago | independent.co.uk | Barney Davis

Peter Augustine is charged with robbery and murder after the pensioner died in hospitalBarney DavisA man has been charged with murder and robbery after the death of an 87-year-old pensioner in north London. Peter Augustine, 58, of Green Lanes, Hornsey, was charged on Friday with the murder in Manor House, the Metropolitan Police said. He has also been charged with robbery and it is alleged he stole a black duffle bag, court staff said.
M6 traffic: Long delay after crash halts traffic between Lancaster and Garstang

3 weeks ago | independent.co.uk | Barney Davis

Hundreds of motorists have been left stranded on the M6 after the motorway was closed between junction 33 and 34Barney DavisA serious crash on the M6 has caused mile-long tailbacks with hundreds of motorists left stranded on Easter Sunday. The busy motorway was shut by police between junction 33 for Lancaster and 34 for Galgate to allow an air ambulance to land for those injured in the crash reported shortly after midday.
Brett Dryden: Sister demands justice for British man feared ‘murdered’ in Spanish holiday hotspot

3 weeks ago | independent.co.uk | Barney Davis

Brett Dryden’s family has been campaigning for answers over the tragic death of ‘the life and soul of our family’Barney DavisFrom reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing.
The ‘new’ colour only ever seen by five people in the world

3 weeks ago | independent.co.uk | Barney Davis

Scientists claim to have discovered a new colour, "olo," which has been described as a highly saturated blue-green. "Olo" cannot be seen by the naked eye and requires a laser stimulation technique called the Oz Vision System. Five participants in the experiment were able to see "olo," describing it as more saturated than any naturally occurring colour. Some experts dispute the claim, arguing that "olo" is simply a more saturated green perceived under specific conditions.
Asda urgently recall Easter product that could have life-threatening allergens

3 weeks ago | msn.com | Barney Davis

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Scientists say they have discovered a new colour ‘olo’ - but there’s a catch

3 weeks ago | independent.co.uk | Barney Davis

Scientists hope the experimental technique called ‘Oz’ could someday simulate vision for the colour‑blind and help model diseases with accuracyBarney DavisScientists say they have discovered a new colour only ever seen by five people in the world - called ‘olo’. The colour, said to be a saturated shade of blue-green, cannot be seen by the naked eye without the help of stimulation by laser, which scientists claim can open people to see beyond the normal gamut of colour perception.
British Airways steward found dead in hotel room on San Francisco layover

3 weeks ago | independent.co.uk | Barney Davis

‘The steward was a popular member of the team and this came as a bolt from the blue.’Barney DavisA British Airways crew member was found dead in a hotel room during a stopover in the United States. Distraught crew members cancelled the flight back to the UK after his body was discovered at the crew’s hotel in San Francisco on Tuesday. The alarm was raised when the “popular” steward failed to turn up to the return flight to Heathrow 48 hours later.
All four victims of Naples cable car crash identified

3 weeks ago | msn.com | Barney Davis

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