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Joseph Grady and Louise Stockley, who have three children, described their house as ‘an igloo’ after their heating and hot water were switched off for days amid freezing temperatures around the UK A family was forced to spend four nights huddled together in the same bed as their home felt “like an igloo” after their heating was cut off. As temperatures fell to -15C overnight in some parts of the UK, Joseph Grady and Louise Stockley resorted to desperate measures to try to keep warm at home. The couple, who have three children, Raegan, four, Aurora, two, and JJ, eight,…

Washington CNN  —  A federal appeals court heard arguments Monday on whether the Justice Department can use a felony obstruction charge typically employed in evidence-tampering cases for prosecutions brought against some alleged January 6, 2021, Capitol rioters. Two judges on the DC Circuit US Court of Appeals – both appointees of former President Donald Trump – considering the question had skeptical inquiries for the government about whether the charge, which carries a 20-year maximum, really applied to the riot prosecutions the Justice Department was bringing. A three-judge panel from the appeals court is considering a ruling from US District Judge…

Messi set to become joint record appearance-maker in World Cup history when Argentina take on Croatia in the semifinal.Doha, Qatar – The cameras clicked and panned in with Lionel Messi’s every move, as reporters rushed to record their pieces to camera with the Argentinian captain as their backdrop. About 400 journalists, mostly photographers and videographers, had gathered at Qatar University on Monday to see Argentina train before their semifinal showdown against Croatia on Tuesday evening at the Lusail Stadium. The media were mostly from Argentina and Latin America. They had 15 minutes to gather as much footage and photos before security…

Jost Capito is stepping down as Williams CEO and team principal after two years in the role.The 64-year-old joined Williams in December 2020, but leaves along with technical director Francois-Xavier Demaison.Williams finished last in the 2023 Formula 1 constructors’ championship with just eight points – 27 behind nearest rivals AlphaTauri.Abu Dhabi Grand PrixHamilton and Russell quickest again at Abu Dhabi first practice18/11/2022 AT 11:50Capito in a statement: “It has been a huge privilege to lead Williams Racing for the last two seasons and to lay the foundations for the turnaround of this great team. “I look forward to watching the…

She’s major! Ashley Graham has led the charge for inclusivity and redefining traditional standards of style both on and off the runway — and we’re celebrating by taking a look at some of her hottest fashion moments. Whether she’s breaking boundaries as the first plus-size model to appear on the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue, partnering with countless fashion and lingerie brands on capsule collections or judging/hosting America’s Next Top Model and American Beauty Star — Graham has proven that she’s more than just a pretty face. When it comes to the catwalk, the brunette beauty is a…

Subaru is recalling 271,694 SUVs because some of them could catch fire. The company is advising owners of some 2019 to 2022 model year Subaru Ascent SUVs to park them outside, away from garages or other structures, and not to leave the vehicles unattended with the engine running. An electrical grounding bolt connected to the SUVs cabin heating system may have been improperly fastened, according to a company statement on the recall of over a quarter of a million cars. This problem can result in the grounding terminal and surrounding parts melting and increase the risk of fire when the…

CNN  —  The US Air Force carried out the first successful test of its complete air launched hypersonic missile, the Air Force said in a statement, a program that had previously suffered a series of setbacks because of testing failures. A full prototype of the Air-launched Rapid Response Weapon, known in short as ARRW, was launched from a B-52 off the coast of California on Friday. The AGM-183A missile achieved hypersonic speeds more than five times the speed of sound and it detonated in the terminal area, the 96th Test Wing said. All of the objectives of the test were…

The provincial government has announced a site for a new kindergarten to Grade 8 school in the central peninsula of Saint John. City officials confirmed to Global News that around five homes would be bought out. Coun. Gerry Lowe said he spent the past number of days meeting with some of the residents in the area, some of whom have been there for “decades.”“You’re living in a home, and someone asks you to sell it, we buy it, and they’re going to put a school behind it,” Lowes said.“It’s tough; it’s tough dealings. I know a lot of them. I…

CNN  —  Special counsel Jack Smith has subpoenaed Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger as part of the Justice Department’s investigation into efforts to overturn the 2020 election and the US Capitol attack on January 6, 2021. Mike Hassinger, public information officer with the Georgia secretary of state’s office, confirmed that Raffensperger’s office has received a subpoena from Smith. “At the request of the Justice Department, we have no further comment,” Hassinger said in an email to CNN. The grand jury activity expands on previous investigative steps the Justice Department has taken to understand efforts by former President Donald Trump…

Following the bearish breakout of the upward channel on December 12, the Bitcoin price prediction turned bearish. It was supporting Bitcoin near the $17,000 level, and now, following a bearish breakout, Bitcoin price is vulnerable to the $16,750 level.Ark Invest’s CEO Cathie Wood recently tweeted her admiration for Bitcoin’s resiliency, noting that the flagship cryptocurrency “didn’t skip a beat” amid a recent crisis.She goes on to say that Bitcoin’s “transparency” and “decentralization” are reasons why disgraced FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried didn’t care for it. He was helpless, the well-known investor said.The latest tweet from Wood is in response to Ark…