The News - Friday, 25 October 2024

BBC News

‘Death trap’ Channel boats traded by smugglers in German city - BBC undercover

A €15,000 package deal for a dinghy, engine and 60 life jackets was offered to our reporter in Essen.

Top LA prosecutor backs Menendez brothers being released on parole

Erik and Lyle Menendez were convicted of killing their parents in a case that gained worldwide attention.

Commonwealth must acknowledge 'painful aspects of past' - King

It follows calls from some Commonwealth countries for a 'meaningful conversation' about reparations.

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Harris's run started at a blazing pace. It will end with her fighting for every vote

For victory, the vice-president must attract voters beyond Democrats’ base, but preserve the coalition that helped Biden win in 2020.

A big week ahead and a chance for a government reset

After a stuttery start for the government, this week could allow them to set the tone of the coming years.

Watch: Putin challenged over Ukraine war by BBC's Steve Rosenberg

The Russian president gave a news conference after hosting a summit of world leaders in Kazan.

Moment BBC reporter returns tortured monkey into wild

Mini was rescued after a BBC Eye investigation that exposed a global online monkey torture ring.

Twice homeless millionaire tops UK black power list

The now multimillionaire began his career in a call centre after failing to become a professional footballer.

Kate Bush reveals plans to make new music

The singer shied away from the spotlight in recent years and has not released a new album since 2011.

Tense election fight for Georgia's future in Europe

The ruling Georgian Dream faces electoral opponents who want to revive Georgia's stalled bid to join the EU.

The water industry is in crisis. Can it be fixed?

Simon Jack asks what reform of the troubled sector could mean for customers and their bills.

The Papers: Reeves 'risks hurting pensioners' and shoplifting 'crisis'

Warnings ahead of Rachel Reeves' first Budget, and the soaring cost of theft from shops, lead the papers.

Springsteen: I rarely see my bandmates - we've seen each other enough

The rock star on touring, his wife's cancer diagnosis and why he'll play "until the wheels come off".

Weekly quiz: Who blocked the King and Queen’s view?

Test how closely you've been paying attention to what has been going on over the past seven days.

'A brain tumour the size of a tennis ball came out my eyebrow'

Patient Doreen Adams of Aberdeen says she is grateful for the benefits of the new brain surgery.

Lebanon: 'Whole neighbourhood wiped out' in Israel air strike

Fouad Hassan, who lost family in the attack on south Beirut’s Jnah neighbourhood, describes how buildings were brought down on residents with no warning.

Why the next Tory leader needs to go Cornish

Few parts of the country better illustrate the challenges either Kemi Badenoch or Robert Jenrick will face.

What we know about the US McDonald's E. coli outbreak

Health officials are hunting for the source of 49 cases of e-coli poisoning, which includes one death.

US gets $100m settlement for Baltimore bridge collapse

The US justice department sued the owners of the Dali container ship after it crashed into a bridge in Baltimore in March.

Chancellor to change debt rules to release billions for infrastructure spending

Rachel Reeves tells the BBC the change will allow the government to borrow more money - but cuts are still expected in her first Budget next week.

MP launches plan to 'make Britain vaguely civilised'

Neil O'Brien's ideas include big fines for playing music on transport and a crackdown on spitting.

Is the UN warning of 3.1C global warming a surprise?

Another dire temperature prediction but it has to be seen in context.

Lost Silk Road cities discovered in Uzbek mountains

The discoveries of these high-altitude medieval cities challenge long-held assumptions of the trade network.

Venice to double number of days tourists must pay entry fee

The fee, which only applies to daytrippers, will be in force on weekends and public holidays from April to July.

Queen's University to cut up to 270 jobs

The university told BBC News NI it is planning to cut the jobs through a voluntary redundancy scheme.

Mum felt pushed to abort baby with Down's syndrome

Mothers say the language used in pregnancy around Down's syndrome can have a “massive impact."

Online killer McCartney 'robbed us of granddaughter'

BBC News NI looks at the some of the victims behind the man dubbed the UK's most prolific catfisher.

Starmer attempts to define 'working people' tax pledge ahead of Budget

The prime minister is under pressure to set out who he is excluding from possible tax increases.

Brianna killer's move to same school was handled properly, rules coroner

A coroner finds schools could not have foreseen that moving Scarlett Jenkinson would lead to murder.

All five One Direction albums re-enter chart as fans mourn Liam Payne's death

Following the tragic death of One Direction star Liam Payne, fans have been revisiting their music.

White supremacist stabbed asylum seeker in hotel

Callum Parslow is convicted of attempted murder over the attack at a hotel in Worcestershire.

Fraudsters steal 22 tonnes of cheddar

Fraudsters targeted the high-value cheddar by pretending to be legitimate wholesalers.

UK pledges thousands of new jobs in freeports plan

Critics have said freeports do not boost actual job numbers, but move investment to a different area instead.

Footballer denies plot to smuggle £600k cannabis

Jay Emmanuel-Thomas and two women are told they will stand trial in May during a court hearing.

River turns orange - after iron deposits wash in from abandoned mine

The Environment Agency say it is investigationg the source of the discolouration.

Democrats bet big on Texas, using Beyoncé's star power in bid to flip Senate seat

The Democratic Party are hoping to defeat Ted Cruz to keep control of the Senate, but it is an uphill battle.

‘Death trap’ Channel boats traded by smugglers in Germany, BBC investigation finds

A €15,000 package deal for a dinghy, engine and 60 life jackets was offered to our reporter in Essen.

Moment BBC reporter returns tortured monkey into wild

Mini was rescued after a BBC Eye investigation that exposed a global online monkey torture ring.

Photographer captures ghostly shadow in the mist

The spooky Brocken spectre was caught on camera in perfect conditions at the East Yorkshire coast.

Why the next Tory leader needs to crack the Cornwall conundrum

Few parts of the country better illustrate the challenges either Kemi Badenoch or Robert Jenrick will face.

Ketchup in space: 'You gotta squirt it out'

Nasa's Matthew Dominick demonstrates how astronauts eat ketchup aboard the International Space Station.

Raye's songwriting books for new album stolen

The singer's car was stolen and contained books in which she'd written songs for her second album.

We must learn lessons from history, King tells Commonwealth

Some Commonwealth countries have called for the UK to pay reparations for its historic role in the transatlantic slave trade.

Bad behaviour locks Paddington away from children

Children are let down as a statue of Paddington is locked in a garden for much of the time.

Teen death crash driver was drink-driving - inquest

Jesse Owen, Callum Griffiths and Morgan Smith died at the scene of the collision.

Brianna killer school move 'appropriate' - coroner

A coroner finds schools could not have foreseen that moving Scarlett Jenkinson would lead to murder.

Salmond got respectful send-off he deserved - Alba chairwoman

Tasmina Ahmed-Sheikh was in North Macedonia with the former first minister before his death earlier this month.

Teen death crash driver was drink-driving - inquest

Jesse Owen, Callum Griffiths and Morgan Smith died at the scene of the collision.

Bournemouth Echo

Swanage comes together in wake of town 'tragedy'

Swanage residents came together in the wake of a “tragedy” that has sent shockwaves throughout the town.

Care home where three residents died last fully inspected five years ago

A care home where three residents died and seven hospitalised has not been fully inspected for five years, reports show.

Charred remains of caravan fire remain three weeks later

The charred remains of a caravan fire that happened at the beginning of October remain in a layby three weeks later.

What should the council spend more on - and what should it cut back on?

Residents are being asked what their priorities are for council spending as the authority prepares next year’s budget.

A338 Spur Road to close next month - all you need to know

Closures along the A338 Spur Road next month will bring disruption to motorists.

Council plans to build 20 new speed bumps around Bournemouth

Residents are being asked for their views on plans to introduce speed bumps at 20 junctions in Bournemouth.

Garage shuts its doors due to ‘violent, threatening and non-paying’ customers

A GARAGE has said it is the “final straw” and shut its doors for good after numerous ‘violent, threatening and non-paying’ customers.

First look at Westbourne pub following six figure renovation

A first look at a Westbourne pub following its six-figure makeover.

Recruitment drive for new magistrates

The Ministry of Justice has launched a new recruitment campaign looking for magistrates in the south west.

Police accused of not acting on submitted dasham footage

CLAIMS that Dorset Police is falling behind the performance of other forces in using submitted traffic camera footage has been denied.

Monkey World go ape for new born orang-utan from Ireland

Monkey World is going ape for a new infant orang-utan who has joined the rescue centre.

‘Striking’ art to span three floors of reopened museum

A ‘striking’ art installation showcasing Poole’s heritage is set to span three floors of Poole Museum when it reopens next summer.

Dorset library to close for essential building works

Verwood Library will be closed to customers for six days while essential building works take place next month.

Man on Christmas Eve shoplifting spree cleared of knife charge

Kian Hunwick, aged 22, was found not guilty of having a knife following a shoplifting spree in Weymouth on Christmas Eve

Ancient bronze age tool discovered by archaeologists in Dorset

Archaeologists have uncovered one of the oldest and most complete wooden tools ever found in Britain during an excavation in Arne.

Wetherspoon pub to unveil new look today after £850k refurbishment

A pub in Poole will reopen today, Friday, October 25, following a £850,000 refurbishment.

Meet the PE teacher who has become one of netball’s top officials

A PE teacher is soaring after becoming one of netball’s top officials.

Half term Halloween activities in East Dorset

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Loud rumble as huge military plane circles Bournemouth

An RAF Boeing C-17 Globemaster III has been heard flying over Bournemouth this evening.

Gas leak caused after workers 'rupture pipe' sparking emergency response

The B3073 is currently shut between Canford Bottom roundabout and Uddens industrial estate in Ferndown.

Vandals break into park and damage grass while doing doughnuts

Vandals broke into a Bournemouth park and did doughnuts, causing serious damage to the grass. 

Conservatives gain in by-election: "voters are fed up with the Three Towns Alliance"

A Conservative gain in a BCP by-election is being seen as a sign that “voters are fed up with the Three Towns Alliance”, Phil Broadhead has said.

Delays after three car pileup on A31

The A31 westbound is currently partially blocked after an incident near Stoney Cross.

Police called to school over parking row

THE police were called to a school on Friday morning over problems with cars stopping on double yellow zig zags.

Flood warnings issued for area of Dorset following recent rainfall

The west of Dorset has been issued a flood alert for groundwater flooding.

Archbishop of Canterbury learns ‘perfect coffee’ skills on Bournemouth visit

The Archbishop of Canterbury learnt how to make “the perfect coffee” at a church in Charminster during his visit to Bournemouth.

Do you know them? CCTV appeal after shoplifting incident

Now, officers have released CCTV photos of women they would like to identify in relation to the incident.

Tribute paid to shooting star Richard 'Richie' Bray

A sharp shooter who honed his skills on old dairy farms in Chester as he eyed up competing in the Paralympics has sadly died.

Wanted man detained after being caught breaking into car

Officers were alerted to reports of a potential break-in.

Family of fatal stab victim partner with mentor to launch youth boxing

The family of a fatal stabbing victim has partnered with a mentor and coach to launch affordable youth boxing classes.

Emergency services called to overturned lorry crash

Motorists found difficulty completing their journey yesterday evening after a lorry overturned, blocking Blandford Hill, Winterbourne Whitechurch.

Look out for this 'very rare' 50p coin as it sells for more than £100 on eBay

Check your change and the back of your sofa for this Atlantic salmon 50p coin as it has sold for £107 on eBay this week.

What is the difference between employer and employee national insurance?

The way National Insurance contributions work depends on whether you are an employee or an employer. Here's an explanation of how it is processed.

Experts reveal the most popular baby name trends for 2025 and the 30 top names

It comes after the ONS revealed the most popular boys’ and girls’ names in England and Wales earlier this year

Bake Off's Prue Leith dubbed 'Queen' by Gen Z as she 'slays' on TikTok

The Great British Bake Off judge Prue Leith has impressed the younger generation by using a plethora of slang terms in a TikTok video.

Sky and NOW launch brand new TV channel for dogs this Bonfire Night

Sky and NOW have teamed up with Dogs Trust to launch a new TV channel for dogs ahead of Bonfire Night.

Government

Water (Agricultural Pollution) Bill

A Bill to make provision to prevent, reduce and regulate agricultural pollution of water.

Green Belt (Protection) Bill

A Bill to establish a national register of Green Belt land in England; to restrict the ability of local authorities to de-designate Green Belt land; to make provision about future development of de-designated Green Belt land; and for connected purposes.

Public Sector Exit Payments (Limitation) Bill

A Bill to limit exit payments made by some public sector organisations to employees; and for connected purposes.

National Health Service Co-Funding and Co-Payment Bill

A Bill to make provision for co-funding and for the extension of co-payment for NHS services in England; and for connected purposes.

Illegal Immigration (Offences) Bill

A Bill to create offences in respect of persons who have entered the UK illegally or who have remained in the UK without legal authority; and for connected purposes.

Rule of Law (Enforcement by Public Authorities) Bill

A Bill to require public authorities to exercise their statutory powers to investigate and take enforcement action for breaches of the law; to make provision for sanctions for failing to take such action; and for connected purposes.

Regulatory Impact Assessments Bill

A Bill to require a Regulatory Impact Assessment to be published for all primary and secondary legislation introduced by the Government; to make provision for associated sanctions; and for connected purposes.

BBC Licence Fee Non-Payment (Decriminalisation for Over-75s) Bill

A Bill to de-criminalise the non-payment of the BBC licence fee by persons aged over seventy-five; and for connected purposes.

Children’s Clothing (Value Added Tax) Bill

A Bill to extend the definition of children’s clothing for the purposes of exemption from VAT; to extend the VAT exemption to further categories of school uniform; and for connected purposes.

British Broadcasting Corporation (Privatisation) Bill

A Bill to make provision for the privatisation of the British Broadcasting Corporation; and for connected purposes.

NHS England (Alternative Treatment) Bill

A Bill to make provision about arranging alternative non-NHS England treatment for patients who have waited for more than one year for hospital treatment; and for connected purposes.

Caravan Site Licensing (Exemptions of Motor Homes) Bill

A Bill to exempt motor homes from caravan site licensing requirements; and for connected purposes.

Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984 (Amendment) Bill

A Bill to amend the Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984 to make provision about Parliamentary scrutiny of regulations made under that Act; and for connected purposes.

Domestic Energy (Value Added Tax) Bill

A Bill to exempt from VAT supplies of electricity, oil and gas for domestic purposes; and for connected purposes.

Anonymity of Suspects Bill

A Bill to create an offence of disclosing the identity of a person who is the subject of an investigation in respect of the alleged commission of an offence; and for connected purposes.

Mobile Homes Act 1983 (Amendment) Bill

A Bill to amend the Mobile Homes Act 1983; and for connected purposes.

Exemption from Value Added Tax (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill

A Bill to exempt from Value Added Tax goods or services which are beneficial to the environment, to health and safety, to education or for charitable purposes.

Arm’s-Length Bodies (Review) Bill

A Bill to require the Government to conduct a review of every Arm’s-Length Body in existence on 4 July 2024 and to publish the results of those reviews within four years; and for connected purposes.

Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 (Amendment) Bill

A Bill to provide that, before making any order to designate a type of dog for the purposes of section 1 or 2 of the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991, the Secretary of State must carry out a public consultation and publish a comparative review of data showing the incidences of fatalities resulting from bites of dogs of that type in the last three years.

Statutory Instruments Act 1946 (Amendment) Bill

A Bill to provide that a draft statutory instrument which is subject to the affirmative resolution procedure may be amended by either House of Parliament before it is approved; and for connected purposes.

Covid-19 Vaccine Damage Payments Bill

A Bill to place a duty on the Secretary of State to make provision about financial assistance to persons who have suffered disablement following vaccination against Covid-19 and to the next of kin of persons who have died shortly after vaccination against Covid-19; to require the Secretary of State to report to Parliament on the merits of a no-fault compensation scheme to provide such financial assistance, on whether there should be any upper limit on the financial assistance available, on the criteria for eligibility and on whether payment should be made in all cases where there is no other reasonable cause for the death or disablement suffered; to provide for a special time limit under the Limitation Act 1980 for actions in respect of personal injury or death following a Covid-19 vaccination; and for connected purposes.

Highways Act 1980 (Amendment) Bill

A Bill to amend section 58 of the Highways Act 1980 to restrict the defences available to highway authorities; and for connected purposes.

Formula 1

WEEKEND WARM-UP: The title fight rumbles on but all eyes are on home favourite Perez as F1 rolls into Mexico City

Hot on the heels of Austin comes another race weekend, this time from Mexico City. But while it will be all eyes on home hero Sergio Perez, there is the not so small matter of a title battle being waged - and the F1 TV Weekend Warm-up crew are on hand to delve into everything that might happen at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez.

‘I just follow the rules’ – Verstappen questions ‘scream for changes’ in overtaking guidelines debate

Max Verstappen has outlined his stance on the ongoing conversation about whether regulations on overtaking should be overhauled after his intense battle with Lando Norris in Austin.

‘I’m not at the level I need to be’ – Norris reveals he will ‘slightly’ change approach after Austin battle with Verstappen

A few days on from his intense battle with championship rival Max Verstappen at the United States Grand Prix, Lando Norris has conceded there were elements that he will “learn and progress” from.

‘We’ve got to keep the focus’ – Leclerc hopeful Ferrari can close in on McLaren for constructors’ title

Charles Leclerc says that there is “a lot of motivation” at Ferrari as they set their sights on the constructors’ championship, with the Monegasque hopeful that the team can “come back to McLaren” at the top if they continue to maximise their consistency and bring home points.

BETTING GUIDE: Who do the odds favour as F1 heads to Mexico?

With Formula 1 in the midst of a triple header, the paddock has landed in Mexico for Sergio Perez’s home race. The constructors’ championship battle is heating up after Ferrari’s terrific result last time out in Austin - do the odds favour the Scuderia to repeat that performance, or could McLaren or Red Bull return to their winning ways?

FIA Thursday press conference – Mexico City

The drivers face the press ahead of the 2024 Mexico City Grand Prix weekend from the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez.

Piastri responds to rumours linking him to Red Bull as he assesses McLaren’s position in the constructors’ fight

Oscar Piastri has stated that there is “no truth” in rumours linking him to talks over a possible seat at Red Bull in the future, with the Australian insisting that he is “more than happy” to be with McLaren.

PADDOCK INSIDER: ‘I’ve had a terrible season’ – Perez knows he needs a result in Mexico to stop the Red Bull speculation

As you navigate the bustling streets of Mexico City, you’ll notice billboard after billboard plastered with Sergio Perez’s face. The Red Bull racer has a loyal and passionate fanbase in his native country – and they turn out in their hundreds of thousands to see him navigate Mexico’s iconic Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez each year.

‘I’ve got to look at all the alternatives’ – Bottas responds to Mercedes reserve driver rumours as he gives update on Sauber future

Valtteri Bottas has admitted that he would consider returning to the Mercedes family as a reserve driver if he is unable to stay on the grid, though the Finn stressed that his priority is to remain as a race driver as he continues to have discussions at Sauber.

AS IT HAPPENED: Follow all the build-up ahead of the Mexico City Grand Prix weekend

Live coverage of all the build-up ahead of the 2024 Mexico City Grand Prix weekend.

McLaren submit ‘Right of Review’ request over Norris penalty in Austin

McLaren have submitted a request for a ‘Right of Review’ concerning the penalty that Lando Norris received in the United States Grand Prix during his late-race battle with Max Verstappen.

'We were sailing too close to the wind' – Russell not expecting to 'set the world on fire' in Mexico after Austin struggles

Following a rollercoaster of a weekend for Mercedes in Austin, they are hoping for a more consistent outing and a chance to close the performance gap to their rivals while in Mexico City.

MEXICO CITY GRAND PRIX – Read the all-new digital race programme here

Check out the digital race programme for this weekend's Formula 1 Mexico City Grand Prix 2024.

'A league of his own' – Alonso's fellow drivers pay tribute to the Spanish superstar ahead of his 400th Grand Prix appearance

Formula 1 drivers have heaped praise on Fernando Alonso as the veteran Spaniard prepares to make his 400th Grand Prix appearance at this weekend’s Mexico City Grand Prix.

Lawson not viewing rest of season as ‘five races to get a Red Bull seat’ as he reveals what Marko told him after Austin

Liam Lawson has played down the idea that his five remaining races for RB in 2024 could put him in the frame for a seat at Red Bull next season, with the New Zealander insisting that his goal is more generally to “try and stay in Formula 1”.

Windows Central

Is Microsoft about to jump on the bitcoin train? Microsoft will give shareholders a vote on investing in itcoin on December 10, 2024, with the board recommending against the motion.

Bitcoin has enjoyed a bit of a rally this year, and Microsoft seemingly wants to jump on board. Microsoft is going to ask shareholders to vote on whether or not to begin investing in the cryptocurrency.

Destiny 2 perk weighting might actually be real: Players sniff out potential loot drop bug Bungie may have missed for years, and now the dev is looking into it

Bungie has always denied that perk weighting is a thing in Destiny 2, but new data from players suggests that it might actually be real and is potentially caused by a hidden bug.

As Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella's pay hits an astronomical new milestone, here's everything he said to shareholders today on AI, Xbox gaming, and Microsoft's future — complete with a near-total snub of Windows and Surface

In a sign of the times, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella snubbed Windows and Surface in his annual address to shareholders, dominated by commentary on AI and the security issues that plagued Microsoft at the start of 2024.

Forget waiting: I found 11 early Black Friday Xbox controller deals ripe for the picking

Black Friday is still a month away, but there are plenty of excellent early Xbox controller deals available right now. Why wait?

Ex-OpenAI staffer claims the ChatGPT maker leverages "the fair use doctrine" to violate copyright law and destroy the internet — after Sam Altman admitted it's impossible to develop AI tools without copyrighted material

Former OpenAI staffer Suchir Balaji recently claimed that the ChatGPT maker is breaking the U.S. copyright law. OpenAI relies on the fair use doctrine to use of copyrighted content and internet data to train AI models without authorization or compensation.

OpenAI's ChatGPT can be tricked into being an 'accessory' to money laundering schemes yet 54% of banking jobs reportedly have a high AI automation affinity: “It’s like having a corrupt financial adviser on your desktop”

Users can reportedly leverage ChatGPT's AI smarts to solicit advice on committing crimes, including money laundering and exporting illegal firearms to sanctioned countries.

Black Ops 6 continues Call of Duty's commitment to accessibility with new features

From arachnophobia mode to high contrast vision and asymmetrical hearing compensation settings, Black Ops 6 gears up to be the most accessible Call of Duty in franchise history.

The Stanley Parable meets horror visual novels in this brilliant choose-your-own-adventure, freshly expanded for its Xbox release

The critically acclaimed Slay the Princess is now on consoles with a ton of new content and refinements, and it's a brilliant, but imperfect, adventure.

7 things to do while you wait for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 to launch

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 launches in just mere hours (or already, if you took a trip to New Zealand). Here are a few things to do to help pass the time while you wait for launch in your region.

"One of the best" OLED laptops we have ever reviewed is now perfectly priced, thanks to this awesome early Black Friday sale

Lenovo's gorgeous Yoga Slim 7x is now $200 off, bringing the Copilot+ PC under $1,000.

My favorite mini PCs "tempt me away from desktops" — smaller than a graphics card and powerful enough for Windows 11 in 4K

Some of the mini PCs we've ever tested at Windows Central are enjoying massive discounts before Black Friday, including a powerful gaming machine.

7 spooky Steam Deck games that are chillingly cheap and under $20

It's spooky season and time for some spooky games, so curl up with your Steam Deck and grab one of these 7 great games perfect for handheld AND Halloween

Black Friday has come early at Best Buy because one of the best gaming handhelds with superior specs to the Steam Deck just got a sweet 15% discount

Best Buy is hosting a 15% early Black Friday discount sale for the ASUS Rog Ally gaming handheld. There's also an even cheaper discount for My Best Buy Plus members.

Sam Altman says reports of OpenAI's next frontier model are "fake news and random fantasy" as speculations of a December launch mount

A new report suggests OpenAI is gearing up to ship a next-gen frontier AI model codenamed Orion in December, but Sam Altman says it's a hoax and "fake news."

It may be a running joke that Microsoft Edge is only used to download Google Chrome, but the real pro move is far better than that

There's always jokes about how Microsoft Edge is only used to download Google Chrome, but there's a far better way.

5 settings I always change to declutter the System Tray on Windows 11

If your system tray is getting a little cluttered on Windows 11, here are five things you can do to change that.

Laffgaff

The Waco Kid is a character in which 1974 movie?

Blazing Saddles.

Perfume Store Robbery

My perfume store got robbed! They took every scent I had.

Itsfoss

Best Linux Task Managers You Can Run Comfortably in a GUI

Want a task manager for Linux but don't want to go the terminal way? Here are the GUI ones I explored recently.