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Jan 10, 2025 | 
manchestereveningnews.co.uk | Samuel Webb
Trump, a Republican, will have the dubious honour of being the first person convicted of a felony to assume the presidencyUS President-elect Donald Trump was formally sentenced today in his porn star hush money case - but the judge declined to impose any punishment. The outcome cements Trump’s conviction while freeing him to return to the White House without the baggage of a jail sentence or a fine.
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Jan 10, 2025 | 
manchestereveningnews.co.uk | Samuel Webb
The coldest January night in 15 years hit the UK as more freezing temperatures are expected over the weekend. Overnight temperatures dropped to minus 14.5C in Altnaharra, a hamlet in Sutherland, the most northern region of the Highlands, making it the coldest night of the winter so far in the UK and the coldest January overnight temperature since 2010 – which was a month that saw temperatures drop below minus 15C several times at locations across the UK.
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Jan 10, 2025 | 
manchestereveningnews.co.uk | Samuel Webb
Sleep deprivation can hamper the brain’s ability to suppress unwanted memories and intrusive thoughts, according to a new study. Scientists at the University of York and the University of East Anglia have shown that sleep deprivation interferes with the ability of the prefrontal area of the brain to restrict the surfacing of memories that would have otherwise been suppressed.
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Jan 10, 2025 | 
manchestereveningnews.co.uk | Samuel Webb
Wildfires sweeping the Los Angeles area have killed at least 10 people and destroyed more than 10,000 homes and other buildings, officials said. Residents are being urged to heed evacuation orders after a new blaze ignited and quickly grew as rescuers warn the situation could get worse. The fires spread in 48 hours across nearly 30,000 acres, fuelled by a fierce windstorm known as the Santa Ana winds.
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Jan 10, 2025 | 
manchestereveningnews.co.uk | Samuel Webb
Two more lynx have been spotted in the Highlands and police said they believe the sighting is connected to the release of two lynx seen in the same area, which were safely captured on Thursday. Police received reports the animals had been seen in the Dell of Killiehuntly, near the town of Kingussie, at about 7.10am today and people in the areahave been warned not to approach the animals.
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Jan 8, 2025 | 
manchestereveningnews.co.uk | Samuel Webb
Repeated head injuries, such as concussions - a known risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease (AD) - may reactivate a common dormant virus in the brain, increasing the risk of AD and other neurodegenerative conditions. Researchers found that mild brain trauma can trigger this chain reaction, leading to harmful changes associated with cognitive decline and memory loss.
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Jan 8, 2025 | 
manchestereveningnews.co.uk | Samuel Webb |Ellie Crabbe |Lynn Rusk
Dozens of areas across the UK are under a yellow warning for snow and ice as the nation braces for an icy blast, with temperatures set to plummet as low as minus 16C. A fresh amber snow warning was issued for southern England on Wednesday, joining alerts for Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, and the North-west. Snow and sleet began to hit southern England this afternoon as the amber alert came into force with the Met Office saying further warnings are likely to be issued as the week goes on.
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Jan 8, 2025 | 
manchestereveningnews.co.uk | Tom Wilkinson |Samuel Webb
A car driven by Tom Voyce was found under 7ft of water after it was swept away while the former England rugby player tried to drive across a ford during a storm, an inquest has heard. The 43-year-old former wing’s Toyota Hilux was found in the River Aln, Northumberland, four days before his body was recovered further downstream.
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Jan 8, 2025 | 
manchestereveningnews.co.uk | Samuel Webb
The national minimum wage will go up to £12.21 an hour in April after the chancellor confirmed a 6.7% increase in October, with more than three million low-paid workers in line for a pay rise. Currently, the minimum wage is £11.44 for those aged 21 and over, £8.60 for those aged 18 to 20, and £6.40 for under-18s and apprentices. The change will take place from April 1. It will rise to £12.21 for those aged 21 and over, £10 for those aged 18 to 20, and £7.55 for under-18s and apprentices.
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Jan 8, 2025 | 
manchestereveningnews.co.uk | Samuel Webb |Jack Mortimer
A DIY expert YouTuber has revealed how he keeps his car doors free of frost throughout the harsh winter months. Handyman influencer @FixThisHouse uses his YouTube channel to show viewers life hacks to improve their home and keep their car in top condition. The host, who has hundreds of thousands of subscribers, shows motorists how a toolbox staple can help to prevent car doors from freezing shut when the mercury plunges, reports The Express.
