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How 17 wild New York turkeys took over Vermont

How 17 wild New York turkeys took over Vermont

Wildlife biologists released a few wild turkeys in Vermont in 1969. There's now a thriving population of 45,000.

Jennifer Lopez on fan reaction to cancelling her tour

Jennifer Lopez explains why she cancelled her tour

Jennifer Lopez explains why she cancelled her tour, and is surprised by a fan in the studio.

US stocks ending the week higher

Investors 'wary of incoming administration' - 22 Nov 2024

As US shares lock in a week of gains, investors are keeping an eye out for the new administration's policies.

Exploring Japan's ancient tradition of lacquerware

Exploring Japan's ancient tradition of lacquerware

Find out how Japan's renowned Wajima-nuri lacquerware is crafted through more than 100 intricate steps.

Culture & Experiences

How an Arctic archipelago is moving towards clean energy

How an Arctic archipelago is moving towards clean energy

Svalbard, a warming Arctic archipelego, begins a shift from coal to clean energy solutions.

Labour data suggest no rate cut next month

Labour data suggest 'no rate cut next month' - 21 Nov 2024

Analyst says Fed is unlikely to cut rates in December as the US weekly jobless claims hit a seven-month low.

Japan to build the world's most powerful supercomputer

Japan to build the world's most powerful supercomputer

Japan's zeta-class supercomputer will be 1,000 times faster than existing systems, but what will it be used for?

The upsides of being a 'weekend warrior'

The benefits of being a 'weekend warrior'

Why cramming exercise into one or two days in the week has its benefits.

Trump 'won't make risky Treasury pick'

Trump 'unlikely to make risky Treasury pick' - 20 Nov 2024

Expert says that Donald Trump will want to bring someone in as Treasury Secretary who can balance the budget.

Inside Japan's speedy Shinkansen bullet train

Inside Japan's speedy Shinkansen bullet train

Celebrating its 60th anniversary, Japan's Shinkansen remains a global symbol of speed and innovation.

Walmart on track for best year in 2+ decades

Walmart on track for 'best year in decades' - 19 Nov 2024

Walmart has had a strong quarter, but the looming tariffs under the Trump administration could hurt consumers.

Why nudity is a rule in Japan's traditional onsens

Why nudity is a rule in Japan's traditional onsens

Japan's popular hot spring baths come with a unique requirement, full nudity for anyone entering the onsen.

Culture & Experiences

Tiny but mighty: Robots the size of a grain of rice

Tiny but mighty: Robots the size of a grain of rice

Scientists in Singapore have created robots that can be used for targeted drug delivery inside the human body.

How Madeira is balancing natural beauty and tourism boom

How Madeira is balancing natural beauty and tourism boom

The BBC's Rajan Datar explores the stunning landscapes and bustling streets of the Portuguese island of Madeira.

Booking.com: AI will transform travel

AI will transform travel, says Booking.com CEO - 18 Nov 2024

Online trip planning will eventually be similar to dealing with a human travel agent, says Booking.com CEO.

The island of 400 ancient shipwrecks

Turkey's island of 400 ancient shipwrecks

A dive into 3,500 years of underwater archeology, sunken cities and Lycian tombs with Prof Hakan Öniz.

Mary Mallon: 'The most dangerous woman in America'

Mary Mallon: 'The most dangerous woman in America'

How Mary Mallon, an Irish cook for New York's elite, became known as the 'most dangerous woman in America'.

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Who should pick up the bill for climate damage?

Talking about who is responsible for climate destruction is a fraught topic, how do we work out what is fair?

Climate solutions

Powell 'hedging bets' against inflation cuts

Fed chair's comment makes rate cut 'uncertain' - 15 Nov 2024

A December Fed rate cut is uncertain after Chair Jerome Powell said that interest rates would come down slowly.

Lag makes inflation look higher, expert says.

Lag effect makes inflation look higher, expert - 14 Nov 2024

David Bahnsen, CIO at The Bahnsen Group, says that PPI figures are 'totally unhinged from reality'.

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Young woman stands in front of a radiator holding a smartphone and a paper bill.

People told to shop around as energy bills rise

Someone paying by direct debit and using a typical amount of energy will pay £21 more a year from January.

A branded image showing a woman's hand adjusting a radiator thermostat, overlaid with a white arrow on a red background

What is happening to the energy price cap?

Typical gas and electricity prices will rise again on 1 January 2025.

A woman with blond hair in a ponytail and a blue t-shirt stands on her balcony with a cup of tea and looks out wistfully at nearby residential buildings

The feudal hangover that accounts for a fifth of homes

The number of leasehold dwellings has increased by 100,000 a year, figures show.

Man and a woman in smart clothing talk in a car dealership, standing between new cars

Car finance mis-selling complaints face year's delay

Regulators want to give more time to car dealers potentially facing a deluge of mis-selling claims.

A woman looks at a paper bill while using a laptop at home. She's wearing a blue stripey top and her home is bright and modern.

Four things the latest inflation figures tell us

The inflation rate has risen, putting pressure on people's finances and casting doubt on interest rate cuts.

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