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Student jailed for 90 days over chicken 'rescue'

A California student is sentenced to 90 days in jail and a £80,000 fine for breaking into a poultry farm to 'rescue' four chickens. Read the full story on the controversial animal rights case.

DWP Gains New Powers to Access Bank Accounts

The DWP has implemented controversial new powers to request bank details and deduct money directly from accounts to combat benefit fraud. Civil liberties groups warn of 'mass financial surveillance'. Read the full story.

Cook County Approves Permanent Basic Income Scheme

Cook County in Illinois has unanimously approved a permanent guaranteed basic income programme, providing $500 monthly payments to thousands of low-income residents following a successful pilot scheme.

Sky Sports axes Halo brand after backlash

Sky Sports has scrapped its female-targeted Halo brand just days after launch following a furious backlash accusing it of being patronising. Read the full story.

Sky Sports criticised for 'patronising' female fans

Sky Sports faces criticism for its new female-targeted TikTok channel 'Halo', branded the 'lil sis' of main content and accused of patronising women with pink branding. Discover the full story.

Missouri's $3.88bn Sports Betting Projection

Missouri's legal sports betting market, launching 1st December, is projected to generate a massive $3.88bn handle in its first year. Discover the key figures and driving forces behind this economic surge.

Qantas Plans Direct London-New York Flights

Australian airline Qantas announces groundbreaking direct flights from London to New York, slashing travel time and redefining ultra-long-haul aviation with new Airbus A350-1000 aircraft.

Win Prizes in This Week's Ultimate Sports Quiz

From Premier League drama to boxing's biggest punches, dive into our weekly sports quiz covering football, cricket, rugby, boxing, darts, baseball and swimming for your chance to win exciting prizes.

Mike Ashley bids for Sheffield Wednesday takeover

Former Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley has launched a shock bid to purchase Sheffield Wednesday, potentially ending Dejphon Chansiri's controversial eight-year reign at Hillsborough.

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