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The Westminster Tradition

The Westminster Tradition

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Unpacking lessons for the public service, starting with the Robodebt Royal Commission. In 2019, after three years, Robodebt was found to be unlawful. The Royal Commission process found it was also immoral and wildly inaccurate. Ultimately the Australian Government was forced to pay $1.8bn back to more than 470,000 Australians. In this podcast we dive deep into public policy failures like Robodebt and the British Post Office scandal - how they start, why they're hard to stop, and the public s ...
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You never really know someone…especially online. In today’s world, the power of influence can be the quickest path to money and fame, and it often ends in ruin. These are the stories of the world’s most insidious Scamfluencers. And we are their prey. On Wondery’s new weekly series, join co-hosts Scaachi Koul and Sarah Hagi as they unpack epic stories of deception from the worlds of social media, fashion, finance, health, and wellness. These influencers claim to be everything from charismatic ...
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Oh My Fraud

Greg Kyte & Caleb Newquist

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"Oh My Fraud" is an irreverent podcast from CPA/comedian Greg Kyte and blogger/former CPA Caleb Newquist. The two come together to unpack their favorite frauds and explore the circumstances, psychology, and interpersonal dynamics involved. They also fully indulge in victim-blaming the defrauded widows, orphans, infirm and feeble-minded—because who can resist? If you fancy yourself a trusted advisor—or prefer your true crime with spreadsheets instead of corpses—listen to this show to learn wh ...
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Welcome to UK News Daily, brought to you by Brief! Our AI selects the latest stories and top headlines and then delivers them to you each day in less than ten minutes (for more details, visit www.brief.news/how-it-works). Tune in to stay updated on the latest news from the UK, covering politics, culture, business, and more. Whether you're a UK resident, an expat, or simply interested in British affairs, UK News Daily is your reliable source. Tune in every day to be well-informed and to stay ...
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Telly Visions is a podcast about British television and culture, by people who love British television and culture. A product of WETA’s Telly Visions website, we’re here to dig deep into all the things Anglophiles care about, from period dramas to mysteries to Doctor Who and more.
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Roger Bolton, formerly presenter of BBC Radio 4's 'Feedback' launches his very first podcast. Free from the constraints of broadcasting on the BBC, with a few more opinions and casting his net a little bit wider to encompass the whole of the BBC, Roger examines the issues that are facing the corporation and public service broadcasting. Find all our podcasts here And please support this podcast by subscribing here We also support VLV (Voice of the Listener and Viewer) which represents the int ...
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Get The Lowdown from Nick Cohen as he investigates a world that seems to get ever more crazy, with leading commentators and politicians. Each week, leading commentator Nick Cohen talks to the country's leading movers and shakers - to cut the through much of the drivel and commentary that passes for so much political discourse these days. Nick - a long-term columnist for The Observer and The Spectator - will be attempting to make sense of our ever stranger and troubling world with insightful ...
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What does it look like when fascism turns your country upside down? How do you fight bigotry and hatred when hopelessness and apathy have set in? How does individual action make a difference in the quest for equality and freedom? And what is so important about the post office? These are not questions about modern day America, these are questions we investigate about 1940s Hungary. Join us every Wednesday for this 6-part series. Please rate, subscribe, like and share. Subscribe to https://www ...
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In the late 90s, the UK Post Office rolls out a new computer accounting system they know is full of glitches. Then, it spends two decades covering up its mistake. When small, mom-and-pop shop owners report errors, the Post Office blames them and forces them to cover any losses… or face prosecution, or jail. But a relentless, rag-tag team of owners …
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(0:10): Anjem Choudary Convicted for Leading Banned Islamist Group Tied to 15 Terror Attacks (2:14): UK Regulators Probe Google's Investment in AI Startup Anthropic for Antitrust Concerns (4:19): Irish Government Joins Omagh Bombing Inquiry: Bereaved Families Seek 'Uncomfortable Truths' (6:26): Urgent Search for Missing 6-Year-Old Eudine in Thamesm…
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Join Caleb and Greg on a twisting saga of an insurance company that began in the late 1950s, rose to spectacular heights in the 1960s, and came crashing down in the 1970s. Sponsors Bean - https://ohmyfraud.promo/bean (00:00) - With Friends Like These Who Needs Enemies (01:34) - Life Insurance Policies (05:20) - Case Introduction: Equity Funding Cor…
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(0:10): Tragic Knife Attack in Southport: Child Killed, Several Critically Injured Amidst Chaos (1:57): Ex-BBC Presenter Huw Edwards Charged with Child Indecency; Faces Court in July (4:03): Ex-Post Office Chair Slams Management and Outdated IT in UK's Largest Miscarriage of Justice (5:55): Labour Unveils UK Financial Crisis: Unexpected Costs and E…
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A massive power imbalance, everyone doing the narrowest version of their jobs, and an overriding culture that assumed postmasters were thieves. These are just some of the ways Post Office ended up prosecuting postmasters for shortfalls that existed only on the computer. Opening grab from Mr Beer KC (Counsel Assisting) and Rob Wilson, former Head of…
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(0:10): Tragic Plane Crash in North Yorkshire Claims Lives of Two Young Men; Investigation Underway (1:41): UK Government Unveils Major Planning Overhaul to Tackle Housing Crisis, Aims for 1.5 Million Affordable Homes (3:50): Kemi Badenoch Joins Crowded Conservative Leadership Race, Vows to Renew Party Vision (5:35): UK Grapples with Surge in Chann…
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Lance Armstrong’s determination to win helps him survive cancer and become cycling’s biggest star in the early 2000s. But his ruthless desire to be the best leads him to create a secret cheating scheme. It fuels him to a historic Tour de France winning streak—but requires an elaborate cover-up that includes bullying anyone who tries to expose him, …
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(0:10): Revolut Secures UK Banking License, Eyes $45 Billion Valuation and Major Financial Growth (2:27): NHS Issues Urgent Appeal for O-Type Blood Donors Amid Critical Shortage (4:28): First Charges Under New XL Bully Ban: Man Faces Court After Fatal Dog Attack in Essex (6:04): New Shingles Vaccine Shingrix Linked to 17% Lower Dementia Risk, Study…
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(0:10): NOAA Warns of G2 Geomagnetic Storm on July 24: Expect Auroras and Potential Disruptions (1:19): Radical Preacher Anjem Choudary Convicted for Leading Terrorist Group, Faces Lengthy Prison Sentence (2:45): UK Must Prepare for War with Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea by 2027, Warns General Walker (3:46): BBC to Cut 500 Jobs, Restructure …
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Hysterical investigates a mysterious illness that spreads among a group of high school girls in upstate New York. What is causing their sudden, often violent symptoms? Is there something in the water or inside the school? Or is it “all in their head?” The series examines the outbreak in LeRoy, NY, believed by some to be the most severe case of mass…
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(0:10): Tragic A61 Collision Claims Six Lives, Including Two Children; Police Seek Witnesses (1:46): Tragic Crash on A436: Four Men Dead After Car Hits Tree Near Cheltenham (3:39): Surge in AI-Generated Child Abuse Content Sparks Urgent Call for Stronger Regulations (5:40): Teenager Fatally Shot at Family Event in Kensington Park; Six Arrested in M…
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(0:10): European Leaders Unite at Blenheim Palace Summit to Counter Russian Threats, Strengthen Ukraine Defense (2:57): Violent Riots Erupt in Leeds: Harehills Neighborhood Engulfed in Chaos (4:41): Climate Activists Sentenced to 5 Years for M25 Protests, Sparking Outrage and Human Rights Concerns (6:46): Princess Kate Middleton Champions Nature's …
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(0:10): King Charles III Unveils Bold Labour Agenda: Economic Reforms, Nationalizing Rail, and New Employment Rights (2:33): Chelsea's Enzo Fernández Faces Backlash and Legal Threats Over Racist Chant Video (4:45): British Travel Agents Found Dead in Burnt-Out Car in Sweden (6:24): Teen Found Dead in Tenerife Valley After Music Festival: Family See…
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Sir Peter Bazalgette was until recently part of the previous Government’s committee to review how the BBC was funded. In his distinguished career he has been responsible for shows such as Big Brother, Changing Rooms and Ready Steady Cook, he’s also a former chair of Arts Council England and in September 2023 he stepped down as chair of ITV. He is n…
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You’ve probably heard of pyramid schemes, but are you confident that you know what it is? And if you are, do you know the difference between them and multi-level marketing companies? Or Ponzi schemes? In this episode, Caleb and Greg discuss all that and more about one of the simplest and most common frauds around. Sponsors MakersHub- https://ohmyfr…
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Ruth Handler is a mom and small business owner when a sex doll gives her inspiration for a toy that will change everything: Barbie. She becomes the proto-Girl Boss who’s willing to lie, cheat and steal to make Mattel the biggest toy company in the world. And she’s having a good day every day, until shareholders and the SEC catch her making pretend …
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Academics from Loughborough University’s Centre for Research in Communication and Culture have conducted news audits for every General Election since 1992, and their audit for this election is out now. We talked to one of its authors, Professor Dominic Wring, about whether the public was well served by the media, whether legacy media still has a ro…
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(0:10): Drunk Driver Sentenced to 17 Years for Fatal A1 Motorway Crash Killing Baby and Aunt (2:15): Dyson to Slash 1,000 UK Jobs Amid Global Restructuring and Political Shifts (4:06): Sir Patrick Vallance Named Science Minister in Starmer's New Labour Government (6:06): Deceased Baby Found in Camden: Murder Probe Launched, Man Arrested (7:25): Sta…
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(0:10): Historic Union Vote: Amazon UK Workers Push for Recognition and Better Conditions (2:18): Carlsberg Acquires Britvic for £3.3 Billion, Becoming UK's Fourth-Largest Beer Maker (4:29): Lightning Strikes and Chaotic Weather Cancel Over 100 Flights, Affecting 10,000 Passengers at London Airports (6:06): Zelenskiy Thanks Starmer for Support; NAT…
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(0:10): England Reaches Euro 2024 Semis with Saka's Redemption, Kane's Recovery & Pickford's Heroics (2:11): Keir Starmer's New Government Drives Economic Growth with Ambitious Plans for Jobs, Clean Energy, and EU Relations (3:59): Historic Defeat for Tories: Labour Surges, Farage Disrupts, and SNP Falters (6:03): New Border Security Command Launch…
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In this episode, former state Minister for Health and the Arts (among others) the Hon John Hill, shares his insights into what Ministers want - and what they need - from the public service. You can buy his book ‘On being a Minister’ here - and if you’re brave, share with your Minister! Now for some appropriately bureaucratic disclaimers.... Those o…
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After a Texas oil bust forces him into bankruptcy, Allen Stanford looked abroad for a new opportunity: starting an off-shore bank in Antigua and using client money as his own personal piggybank. Soon, he’s spending billions on private planes, his own cricket grounds and estates all over the world. To keep his scheme going, he bullies his coworkers,…
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Dame Elan Closs Stephens was the acting chair of the BBC after the resignation of Richard Sharp in June last year until her retirement in March. She was a member of the BBC’s governing body since 2010, first serving as Member for Wales on the BBC Trust, until its dissolution in 2017, and then as the Welsh member of the BBC Board. On this week's epi…
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(0:10): Banksy's Glastonbury Art Sparks Debate on Migrant Crisis Amidst UK Immigration Policy Clash (1:55): Captain Tom Foundation Under Fire: Allegations of Mismanagement and Conflicts of Interest Spark Major Investigation (3:54): Teen Drowns on School Trip at West Wittering Beach; Investigation Underway (5:28): Ex-DUP Leader Jeffrey Donaldson and…
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(0:10): Revolut Reports Record €503M Profit, Eyes London Listing Amid Global Expansion (2:19): Channel 4 Rebrands as Channel 4th to Boost Young Voter Turnout with 'Be Lazy, Just Vote' Campaign (3:38): Starmer's 6 PM Fridays Ignite Debate on Prime Minister's Work-Life Balance (5:54): Leicestershire Police Officers Probed for Misconduct in Handling o…
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Legend has it that when asked why he robbed banks, the infamous 20th century bank robber Willie Sutton said, “Because that’s where the money is.” In the 21st century, banks still have the money, but the approach to robbing has changed considerably. Caleb and Greg discuss one such case that features astonishingly deceitful methods. Sponsors MakersHu…
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(0:10): Hull Funeral Home Scandal: 35 Ashes Unidentified, Families in Distress as Police Investigate (1:49): Ian McKellen Withdraws from Tour After On-Stage Injury, Hints at Future Gandalf Return (3:51): UK House Prices Rise Slightly in June Amid Sluggish Market and High Borrowing Costs (6:30): Pro-Palestinian Protesters Target Barclays at Wimbledo…
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(0:10): Fatal Tesla-Bus Crash Near York: 31-Year-Old Man Dead, Five Injured; Police Seek Witnesses (1:49): Sunak Warns of Labour Win as Election Tensions Mount: Leadership Contests and Economic Woes Loom (3:13): Keir Starmer Aims to Restore Trust in Politics with Bold Reforms and Tangible Improvements (5:49): Man Detained After Explosions Near Nott…
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Maryland Republican Spiro Agnew is a crook. He rose from Baltimore County Zoning Board Chair to Vice President of the United Sates in under a decade—accepting cash bribes the entire time. When a state investigation threatens to take him down, Spiro hides behind President Nixon’s explosive Watergate scandal to hide his crimes and disappear from publ…
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(0:10): UK Junior Doctors Strike for 35% Pay Rise: NHS Services Disrupted, Cancer Care at Risk (2:01): E. Coli Outbreak in UK Linked to Salad Leaves: 1 Dead, 250+ Ill (3:58): Prince Harry Accused of Evidence Destruction in Legal Battle Against The Sun (5:58): NHS Approves £2.6M Hemgenix Gene Therapy for Haemophilia B, Promising Decade-Long Relief (…
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Olivia O’Leary has been a television and radio broadcaster on both the BBC, ITV and RTÉ – the Irish public service broadcaster in her native Ireland. In 1985, Olivia became the first female presenter on BBC’s Newsnight. She later returned to Ireland, presenting once again ‘Today Tonight’ – RTÉ’s flagship current affairs programme. She has also pres…
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(0:10): UK Teen Makes Medical History with Groundbreaking Brain Implant Reducing Seizures by 80% (2:01): Security Officer on Trial for Plotting Kidnap, Rape, and Murder of TV Star Holly Willoughby (4:35): IFS Slams Labour and Tories for Dodging Tough Tax Decisions Ahead of Election (6:20): UK First-Time Buyers Face 61% Mortgage Spike Amid Soaring H…
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In this second interview with former Commonwealth Secretary and Australian Public Service Commissioner Andrew Podger AO, Danielle gets to chat about The pros and cons of bringing all service delivery together in a single agency The valuing of operational expertise v policy leadership The role of portfolio budget practices in driving Robodebt Cultur…
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Charles and Diana Ingram are an average British couple with a love of pub quizzes who set out to appear on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? But when Charles wins the big prize, the producers point to a coughing fit to claim he cheated his way to the win. The public outcry, and criminal trial, ruined the Ingrams for good. And now, decades later, some …
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Send us a Text Message. Nick talks to Professor Tim Bale of the Queen Mary University of London, who is widely looked on as the UK's keenest academic observer of the Conservative Party. Poll after poll indicates a near-extinction event for the Conservative Party on July 4th. The disasters of Brexit, Johnson and Truss coupled with the Tories' tediou…
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Veteran journalist Adam Boulton spent more than thirty years at Sky News, twenty-five of those as political editor. He has been host for General and US elections coverage, invigilated the first leaders’ debate in 2010 and has the distinction of having interviewed every UK Prime Minister since Sir Alec Douglas-Home. He continues to write for Sky but…
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As a co-teacher of Stanford University’s Introduction to Cybersecurity course, Riana Pfefferkorn regularly had to guide enterprising students away from violating the law. And it was one of those laws, the federal wire fraud statute, that initially caused her to connect with Caleb and Greg. In this conversation, the three of them discuss Jeff Skilli…
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(0:10): Sir Ian McKellen, 85, Expected to Fully Recover After Stage Fall During "Henry IV" Performance (1:54): Reform UK Candidate Quits Race Over 2010 BNP Endorsement in North West Essex (3:35): Man Gets Life Sentence for Luring, Murdering Retired Teacher in Scotland (5:29): 24-Year-Old Critically Injured in Aberavon Dog Attack Amid Rising UK Inci…
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(0:10): Teen Dies in Tragic Tree Incident; Three Arrested for Manslaughter in Nottinghamshire (1:51): AI 'Lie Detectors': New Hurdle for UK Tourists Entering Europe Post-Brexit (3:45): Jeremy Corbyn Runs Independent in Islington North, Vows to Defend NHS Against Austerity and Privatization (5:57): Stark Gap: Eton Students Enjoy 140 Times More Green…
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Rick Singer is a college admissions consultant whose elaborate, secretive network of college coaches and admissions officers can rig the system to get rich kids into top tier schools of their parents’ choosing… for a price. But when the feds start listening in, Rick will fail the ultimate test, and expose the dark side of the American education sys…
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Send us a Text Message. @NickCohen4 and Guardian political columnist @rafaelbehr discuss the potential for an extinction-level general election result for the Tories on July 4th. Time and events seem to have caught up with the Conservative Party at last as they face retribution at the hands of an exasperated electorate after 14 years of chaos and 5…
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(0:10): Starmer Unveils Transformative Labour Manifesto: Economic Growth, Public Services, and New Tax Plans (2:25): UK Cancer Care Crisis: Half of Centers Face Delays Amid Radiologist Shortage, Parties Promise Solutions (4:17): Conservative School Budget Cuts: £3.5bn Reduction Risks Closures and Staff Cuts (6:15): Seemingly Ordinary Nurse Convicte…
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Peter Snow is a former BBC Newsnight presenter (1980–1997), ITN Diplomatic and Defence Correspondent (1966–1979), documentary maker, and historian. Known for his iconic "swingometer" on election night, we discuss the drama of election night, the current election campaign, Newsnight, and being called a 'traitor'. “I think this election campaign is t…
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(0:10): Thornaby FC Slammed for Disbanding Female Teams; Lionesses Lead Outcry Against Gender Discrimination (2:17): Scottish Conservative Leader Douglas Ross Resigns Amid Expense Scandal and Party Tensions (3:55): UK's Youngest Knife Murderers: 12-Year-Olds Convicted in Brutal Killing of 19-Year-Old Shawn Seesahai (5:59): Reform UK Candidate's Con…
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With a decade as a Commonwealth Secretary, and two more as Australian Public Service Commissioner, it is no surprise Robodebt Royal Commissioner Holmes turned to Andrew Podger AO for expert advice on the operation of the public service. In this episode, Danielle talks to Andrew about the impact that granting tenure could have on the quality of advi…
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(0:10): 11 Arrested After Bristol Stabbings: Police Enforce 24-Hour Stop-and-Search to Combat Knife Crime (1:58): Labour Set for Landslide Victory as Conservatives Face Historic Defeat in UK Election (4:01): Hydraulic Malfunction Sparks Cargo Fire on British Airways A319; Five Injured at Stuttgart Airport (5:42): Lib Dems Propose 3 New National Par…
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Steve Madden transforms from Long Island screw-up to fashion icon thanks to an eye for fashionable footwear and an addiction to work. But to get his shoe brand off the ground, Steve got entangled with one of the Wolf of Wall Street himself, Jordan Belfort. And Steve’s dealings with Jordan — including wild parties and stock manipulation — won’t stay…
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(0:10): Renowned TV Doctor Michael Mosley Missing on Greek Island, Massive Search Effort Underway (2:23): Salesforce to Invest £3.1bn in London AI Center, Creating Jobs and Boosting Innovation (4:23): Revolutionary 10-Minute Brain Scan Predicts Dementia 9 Years Early with 80% Accuracy (7:00): Strictly Scandal: Giovanni Pernice Faces Legal Battle Am…
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(0:10): Imperial College Surpasses Oxford and Cambridge in Global University Rankings, Secures 2nd Spot Behind MIT (2:18): Vaughan Gething Faces No-Confidence Vote Amid Controversy, Refuses to Resign as Welsh Labour Fractures (3:52): Ex-Labour Candidate Faiza Shaheen Runs as Independent, Citing Islamophobia and Lack of Support (6:03): Blaze Erupts …
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