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British Gas boss says energy bills rise inescapable if prices stay high
The discussion of ways to mitigate any energy price rises came after the government’s cost-of-living tzar, Lord Walker, who is also chief executive of supermarket chain Iceland, suggested in the Sunday Times that energy companies and petrol stations should have their profits temporarily capped as oil prices jump.
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You can score a Paramount+ subscription for only $3 a month – how the deal works
Paramount/ZDNET Amazon’s Big Spring Sale is just around the corner, but Paramount+ is already offering a great deal this month: Subscribe to Paramount+ right now for just $2.99 a month for the first two months, whether you sign up for Paramount+ Premium without ads (saving you $11 a month) or Paramount+ Essential with ads (saving…
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BBC in Cuba as island plunged into darkness
More than 10 million people in Cuba have had power cut to their homes and businesses after the country’s national electrical grid collapsed. The Caribbean island has been hit with several blackouts this month, as a result of a US fuel blockade that cuts off the foreign oil imports needed to keep power stations running….
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Men's March Madness Day 3: Recaps, every winner's chance to advance
Mar 22, 2026, 12:30 AM ET March is about surviving and advancing — and eight teams have done it twice in two days to punch their tickets to the Sweet 16 of the 2026 men’s NCAA tournament. ESPN reporters were on-site across the country to break down how each of Saturday’s second-round games was won….
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Women's March Madness 2026: Ranking the remaining 32 teams
Charlie CremeMar 22, 2026, 12:00 AM ET Close Charlie Creme projects the women’s NCAA tournament bracket for ESPN.com. Multiple Authors Chalk seems to be the preferred method to fill in the women’s NCAA tournament bracket this year. For a third consecutive season, upsets were scarce in the first round. Only three lower-seeded teams won games…
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Huskers survive after Vanderbilt's heave rims out
Brooke PryorMar 21, 2026, 11:43 PM ET Close Brooke Pryor is a reporter for NFL Nation at ESPN who has covered the Pittsburgh Steelers since 2019. She previously covered the Kansas City Chiefs for the Kansas City Star and the University of Oklahoma for The Oklahoman. Multiple Authors OKLAHOMA CITY — Braden Frager froze. Seconds…
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Harry Potter Series Star Paapa Essiedu Says Hes Received Death Threats for Snape Casting
Paapa Essiedu has revealed he’s faced racist death threats after being cast as Professor Severus Snape in HBO‘s upcoming Harry Potty television series. “I’ve been told, ‘Quit or I’ll murder you,’” the actor told The Times in a profile published Saturday. Essiedu said after his casting was officially announced in April 2025, he faced backlash…
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Amanda Peet Reveals Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Your Friends & Neighbors star Amanda Peet has revealed she’s been diagnosed with breast cancer. The actress detailed her experience leading up to and following her diagnosis in an essay for The New Yorker, which came as both of her parents were in hospice. Peet began the essay by recounting the myriad of close memories…
