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Tax rises, benefits and minimum wage. What could be in today's Budget?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is considering both tax rises and spending cuts in the 26 November Budget.
Ex-BBC board member criticised chair's handling of bias crisis in resignation letter
Shumeet Banerji resigned on Friday citing "governance issues" but the full reasons were not known until now.
Farage's racism denials are dishonest, says ex-classmate
Peter Ettedgui tells the BBC Nigel Farage targeted antisemitic abuse at him when they were teenagers.
Sir Richard Branson 'heartbroken' as wife, Joan, dies aged 80
Sir Richard said she was "the most wonderful mum and grandmum our kids and grandkids could have ever wished for".
Italian parliament unanimously votes to make femicide a crime
The gender-motivated murder of a woman will now be covered by a distinct clause in Italian law - punishable by a life sentence.
Chris Mason: Reeves will be hoping the Budget buys her some time
Deep unpopularity in the country and jittery Labour MPs is the prism through which both the countdown to this Budget and its aftermath should be seen.
Over 21s to get £12.71 an hour as minimum wage increased
The move has been welcomed, but some experts say it will not cover the current cost of living.
Justice secretary wants to scrap jury trials except for most serious cases
Only cases of alleged murder, rape or manslaughter will be decided by a jury under new proposals to cut court backlogs.
Bolsonaro ordered to start serving 27-year prison sentence for Brazil coup plot
The Supreme Court says the former leader has exhausted his appeals and will start his prison term at a police station in Brasilia.
Parking inspector and wife arrested for €1m meter theft
The man is alleged to have stolen coins from parking meters in the German town of Kempten, police said.
Ex-wife of Dubai royal says she fears arrest as custody battle escalates
Zeynab Javadli's ex-husband has lodged a criminal complaint with Dubai police, accusing her of kidnapping their three daughters.
Canadian PM's office and border services not 'involved' in Kneecap ban
In September, Liberal MP and Parliamentary Secretary for Combating Crime Vince Gasparro announced the ban "on behalf" of the Canadian government.
'I would love to be doing this in my 60s' - the debate over selling sex in Scotland
Porcelain Victoria is concerned that a potential change in law in Scotland could drive herself and other sex workers into poverty.
The Papers: 'Rachel Reeves' Budget Ledger' and 'Jury trials scrapped'
Budget day is here and the newspapers focus on the chancellor's highly-anticipated statement.
Russian mercenaries accused of cold-blooded killings in Mali - BBC speaks to eyewitnesses
Refugees have given the BBC a harrowing account of atrocities committed by the Russian paramilitary force.
The looming election Trump can't afford to lose
In a Tennessee district the president won by 22% last year, a Democratic upset could prompt Republican panic.
Who is Trump's 'drone guy' Dan Driscoll, taking key role in Ukraine talks?
The youngest-ever US army secretary has been thrust into the spotlight as the face of renewed efforts to end the years-long war.
What we know about the cruise ship death of Anna Kepner
The soon-to-be high-school graduate's body was found in her cabin while she was on vacation in the Caribbean with her extended family.
What comes next in the James Comey and Letitia James cases?
The government could appeal or attempt to retry the cases after a judge threw out the indictments
English actor Jack Shepherd, star of Wycliffe, dies at 85
He will be remembered for his roles as TV detective Charles Wycliffe and fictional Labour MP Bill Brand.
'Once in 300 years' rain hits Thai city as floods ravage South East Asia
The deadly floods have affected 2 million people, the majority of whom are still cut off from help.
New Zealand woman gets life sentence for 'suitcase murders' of her children
Hakyung Lee killed her two kids and hid their bodies in suitcases months after her husband died of cancer.
Historian criticises BBC for removing Trump line from Radio 4 lecture
Rutger Bregman says he is "genuinely dismayed" after a line about the US president was edited out.
CPS to train staff to spot 'hidden crimes' when investigating domestic abuse
The CPS says data shows a "growing relationship" between domestic abuse and crimes including rape and stalking.
Man jailed for murdering teen yards from his home
Eddie Kinuthia, 19, died after being stabbed multiple times near his home in Bristol.
Prince William reveals 'love' of cold water swimming
The Prince of Wales told fellow cold water swimmers that the hobby helps him "feel great afterwards".
Isas, cars and pensions: How the Budget affects you
The Budget delivered by Chancellor Rachel Reeves will affect you and your finances. Here's how.
How the chancellor just took a chunk out of your future pay
The point at which you start to pay tax, and the point where you tip into paying a higher rate of tax have been frozen for three more years.
Budget watchdog apologises for leak before chancellor's statement
Details of the Budget are supposed to be kept under wraps until the chancellor announces them to MPs.
Former Royal Marine pleads guilty to Liverpool parade crash that injured more than 130
Paul Doyle broke down in tears as he admitted seriously injuring fans at Liverpool's victory parade.
Where peace stands in Ukraine after frantic diplomacy
The Trump administration seems serious about reaching a deal despite all the apparent chaos around its efforts.
Georgia prosecutor drops 2020 election interference case against Trump
The state charges were part of the last remaining criminal case against the US president stemming from the 2020 election.
Army halts use of Ajax vehicles after soldiers left vomiting
The UK government previously said they were ready for deployment with interest from Nato allies.
Bid to let drug users smoke cocaine in Glasgow consumption room
The Thistle currently lets people inject heroin or cocaine while under medical supervision without being prosecuted, but does not have a smoking room.
All you need to know about season five of Stranger Things
The first four episodes of the new series are set to be released in the UK on Thursday.
US hikes national park fees for foreigners to put 'American families first'
Non-residents will soon have to pay $100 per person to enter 11 of the United States' most popular parks.
Mystery over flood disaster leader's missing hour in Spanish car park
The former leader of Valencia region, Carlos Mazón, comes under fresh scrutiny over his actions on the day of the flood.
Council says it will continue legal bid to close asylum hotel in Epping
Epping Forest District Council will continue legal action and appeal against a High Court decision.
Thief caught on camera stealing 8ft tall Christmas decoration
The masked cyclist is shown taking the nutcracker soldier from outside a bar in the capital.
Owners of properties worth more than £2m in England face 'mansion tax'
The surcharge begins at £2,500, rising to £7,500 for properties valued at more than £5m.
New pay-per-mile tax for electric vehicle owners
Drivers of electric cars will pay a road charge of 3p per mile, while plug-in hybrid drivers will pay 1.5p per mile from April 2028.
Two-child benefit cap to be scrapped
The policy, introduced under the Tories, means parents can only claim universal credit for their first two children.
Salary sacrifice pension contributions above £2,000 will be taxed
Some pension savers face a hit to the amount of money they can put into their pension without paying national insurance.
'Classical music isn't boring': How Rosalía's new album is inspiring young musicians
The singer's latest, Lux, has got us talking about classical music. Its popularity might surprise you.
Russian mercenaries accused of cold-blooded killings in Mali - BBC speaks to eyewitnesses
Refugees have given the BBC a harrowing account of atrocities committed by the Russian paramilitary force.
No real intent in Moscow to engage in peace talks, says von der Leyen
The European Commission chief said the EU would stand with Ukraine and support it "in every way".
Nicolas Sarkozy illegal campaign financing conviction upheld
The former French president will have to serve a six-month term with an electronic bracelet, plus another six months suspended.
Ex-BNP leader sent 'racist' cartoon tweet, court told
Nick Griffin allegedly shared a "threatening, abusive or insulting" cartoon on Twitter in 2021.
Second arrest after boy, 16, shot in Sheffield city centre
Two boys, 15 and 16, are being held on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder.
Guinea-Bissau soldiers say they have taken power after reports of president's arrest
The military takeover comes as the West African nation was awaiting the results of Sunday's election.
Ex-BBC board member criticised chair's handling of bias crisis in resignation letter
Shumeet Banerji resigned on Friday citing "governance issues" but the full reasons were not known until now.
First openly gay Miss England has 'achieved dream'
Grace Richardson says she suffered bullying over her sexuality while at school in Leicestershire.
Bournemouth Echo
How Sandbanks helped shape communications revolution
Sandbanks, and specifically the area around the Haven Hotel, served as a crucial, albeit temporary, laboratory for one of history’s most revolutionary inventors — Guglielmo Marconi.
In The Dock: Man trespassed and burgled nursing home
The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:
Man who died in crash will be 'sadly missed'
An inquest was held into the death of a man from Swanage.
Residents in Bournemouth sheltered housing complex 'frustrated' with problems
ELDERLY residents in a sheltered housing complex in Bournemouth say they have been left feeling frustrated and neglected after their communal laundry room has been out of action for more than six weeks.
'Thank you for being part of the journey': Salon closes suddenly after 19 years
A salon in Broadstone has closed its doors after nearly 19 years of trading.
We reviewed The Ivy's Wicked 'A Night at the Musicals' - here's what we thought
HAVE you ever been wined, dined and serenaded by your favourite musical numbers? We have and here’s what we thought.
Dutch company buys two Poole-based automotive groups
TWO POOLE based automotive group is now under new ownership following its acquisition by a Dutch firm.
Wimborne pub given permission to extend as plans approved
CHANGES to a pub in the Wimborne area have been approved under the latest planning decisions by Dorset Council.
Man appears in court over alleged rape and sexual assault of woman
A MAN has appeared in court after being charged with raping and sexually assaulting a woman in Bournemouth.
Terms that 'can pave way' for Cherries stadium plans approved by cabinet
The council’s cabinet have unanimously voted through the next step of the Cherries’ Vitality Stadium expansion plans that will ‘help pave the way’ for the project.
What your MPs want to see from the autumn budget
Ahead of the 2025 budget, Dorset’s MPs are clear: families, pensioners, workers and struggling business owners cannot afford another year of financial drift.
Motorcycle convoy to honour biker who died in fatal crash
A procession to pay tribute to a motorcyclist who died in a fatal crash earlier this month will make its way through Poole and Bournemouth.
Reports of man behaving suspiciously in Bournemouth
REPORTS of an unknown man allegedly acting suspiciously in Bournemouth’s Horseshoe Common have prompted response from Dorset Police
Stolen rings pawned to shop as police search for owners
Three stolen rings were pawned to a shop in Bournemouth as police search for the rightful owners.
Man had jaw broken and scalp split after being 'punched in the face'
A man had his jaw broken, scalp split and tooth broken after he was punched in the face in Bournemouth town centre.
Dorset reacts to autumn budget announcement 2025
Dorset reacts to autumn budget announcement
What is the OBR and how are they involved in Rachel Reeves' budget process?
The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) helps provide economic forecasts for the Government.
Man jailed for incident following shoplifting incident in Tesco
A man has been jailed following an incident earlier this month at a shop in New Milton
Police concerned for welfare of missing man in late 60s
Police are concerned for the welfare of a man in his 60s after he was last seen yesterday evening.
Here's how your Morebus services will be affected over Christmas and New Year's
Morebus has announced its Christmas and new year timetable ahead of the festive season.
Council leader's warning of £183m hole in finances if delays in SEND reform continue
The leader of BCP Council has written to Government ministers calling for collaboration with local authorities to fix the SEND system and warns of the pressures placed on councils by continuing to delay reforms.
LIVE: Trains disrupted and delays on A338 near Ringwood - updates
The latest traffic and travel updates as trains disrupted and delays reported on the A338 at Blashford
'JLS didn't just play songs they performed them with showmanship'
It's been two years since JLS played Bournemouth’s Windsor Hall which judging by the excitement buzzing around the venue was too long.
Former Costa Coffee outlet converted into charity shop
A Hampshire hospice is celebrating the opening of the latest addition to its collection of charity shops
Rail controllers believed police carried out track search on night teenager died
Tim Daniels, who was the Wessex Incident Controller for Network Rail at the time of the incident in March 2023, gave evidence at the inquest into the death of 15-year-old Roxy Phillips who died from injuries caused by electrocution after coming into contact with an electrified rail line.
Calls to change council culture after financial scandal
Calls for cultural change have been made at Dorset Council over its financial controls.
Theatre group receives £5k grant for next production
Jeff Hart, chair of the WCT steering group, said: "Wimborne Community Theatre is very grateful for the TVT grant.
Black-tie ball raises more than £47,000 for young carers
MYTIME Young Carers’ Roaring 20s charity ball at Hilton Bournemouth raises more than £47,000 to support young carers across the UK. Event highlights and sponsors.
Police renew commitment to tackle violence against women
Dorset is among the safest counties in the country, but the police acknowledge that violence and harassment disproportionately affect women and girls.
University to offer dual accredited degrees to students
The CMI's research shows 89 per cent of its partners believe Chartered Manager status enhances students' career prospects.
Go Ape extends playtime at four locations until 2026
An adult can also join in for free with every child under six.
Beaulieu to be transformed into festive masterpiece for Christmas
Experience 'A Palace House Christmas' at Beaulieu, with magical festive installations by Charlotte Lloyd Webber and Adrian Lillie. Tickets include National Motor Museum.
Housebuilder contributes almost £30 million to local infrastructure
Barratt David Wilson Homes contributes almost £30m in local infrastructure, supporting jobs, affordable housing, and community projects across 11 developments.
Section of Wimborne Road East in Ferndown to be closed
A section of Wimborne Road East in Ferndown will close for roadworks on 5 December, 9.30am–2.30pm. A signed diversion route will be in place, and Dorset Council warns of £1,000 fines.
Extinction Rebellion group takes protest to Wimborne
Shirley Belwood, a local XR member, said: "Our placards said it plainly: Those who did the least suffer the most."
'Ridiculous and disgraceful': Residents without Wi-Fi for more than a week
Residents who have been without Wi-Fi for more than a week have dubbed the situation “ridiculous and disgraceful.”
Motorcycling legend receives lifetime achievement award
Motorcycling legend Sammy Miller MBE wins the Royal Automobile Club's 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award for his "remarkable contributions to motorcycling and engineering excellence".
Men from care home celebrate International Men's Day with pub outing
Residents at Trinity Manor Care Home in Sherborne celebrated International Men's Day with a pub outing.
Star of last year's panto returns to perform in new production
Isabella Kibble is set to star as Alice in Dick Whittington at Lighthouse Poole, written and directed by CBeebies’ Chris Jarvis. Pantomime runs 11 Dec–4 Jan.
National Theatre offers free course for young people
The National Theatre opens applications for its free Nationwide Young Technicians programme, offering UK teens virtual backstage training for creative careers.
New affordable housing development opens in New Forest
New Forest District Council and Pennyfarthing Homes unveil 23 new affordable homes in New Milton, converting the former Advertiser and Times site.
Fight against 'broken' SEND education system continues
Independent education providers urge Dorset MPs to back local SEND services over costly out-of-county placements ahead of the 2026 SEND Reforms White Paper.
Exhibition on gender-based violence coming to Bournemouth
Student art exhibition on gender-based violence opens at Bobby’s, Bournemouth Square, 29 Nov–5 Dec, part of UN 16 Days of Activism. Supported by BCP Council.
'Highly acclaimed' art exhibition to be held in Poole
Entry to the gallery is free, with a small charge for parking.
MP calls to extend school transport for older students
A Dorset MP is calling for funded school transport to be extended to 16- and 17-year-olds after concerns were raised by students at Purbeck School.
Aldi to deliver free hampers to 'unsung heroes' this Christmas
Aldi is asking Dorset shoppers to nominate deserving community members for a festive treat this Christmas.
Accountancy firm urges businesses to 'stay calm' ahead of budget
Poole's Grasp Accountants urges south coast businesses to avoid pre-Budget panic and focus on long-term plans amid speculation over tax and policy changes.
50p coin featuring Mrs Tittlemouse up for more than £3,000
2018 Beatrix Potter Mrs Tittlemouse 50p coin listed for £3,066.70 on eBay by Wimborne seller. British decimal coin, Elizabeth II era.
Residents given special tour of Arts University Bournemouth
Arts University Bournemouth welcomed Christchurch Community Partnership service users for a campus tour, fostering intergenerational links and in preparation for students pitching social media campaign ideas.
Legendary Motown groups to perform in Bournemouth
Motown icons the Temptations and the Four Tops are set to play 2026 UK tour dates, including the Bournemouth International Centre. Tickets go on sale on Friday, November 28, at 9am.
Government
Finance (No. 2) Bill
This Bill will be published after the House’s decisions on the Budget Resolutions.
Waste Incinerators Bill
A Bill to prohibit the carrying out of construction work in respect of new waste incinerators, other than in cases where substantial construction has already begun; to make provision about the taxation of waste disposed of by way of incineration; to prohibit local authorities from entering into any contract for the incineration of waste which requires them to pay financial penalties if a minimum amount of waste is not delivered for incineration; and for connected purposes.
Formula 1
Adrian Newey to become Aston Martin Team Principal
Design legend Adrian Newey will become Team Principal of Aston Martin at the start of next year, as part of an extension of his role as Managing Technical Partner.
Antonelli’s Las Vegas drive was one of his best yet in F1
Former Renault F1 driver Jolyon Palmer breaks down Kimi Antonelli's race weekend under the Las Vegas lights.
5 storylines ahead of the 2025 Qatar Grand Prix
Chris Medland breaks down the key talking points as Formula 1 heads to the Qatari desert.
Sebastian Vettel on the advice he gave Lewis Hamilton
Winning four Formula 1 World Championships is a feat only six elite drivers have achieved. Competing under the highest pressure, year after year, has given Sebastian Vettel rare racing insight.
Join Alpine's 'Desert Dash' F1 Fantasy mini-league
For the final stretch of the 2025 season, Alpine are inviting you to join the 'Desert Dash' mini-league – two thrilling rounds, two chances to climb the leaderboard, and exclusive team prizes to be won.
What's the best F1 Fantasy line-up for Qatar?
Qatar delivers heat, high-speed cornering and tyre wear that can flip a race upside down. So, who’s positioned to thrive at the Lusail International Circuit?
Lando Norris and the top 10 most experienced McLaren racers
Lando Norris will become the most experienced McLaren Formula 1 racer at the Qatar Grand Prix, when he begins his 151st event for the team.
10 quiz questions on the Las Vegas GP and latest F1 news
Were you paying attention to the on-track action in Nevada over the weekend?
‘Back to school’ – Cadillac test driver Herta explains F2 preparations following IndyCar switch
Colton Herta detailed how he is going “back to school” in order to prepare for his maiden Formula 2 campaign next season.
What time is the Formula 1 2025 Qatar Grand Prix
Formula 1 travels to the Lusail International Circuit this weekend for the 2025 Qatar Grand Prix – and here are the global start times for Sunday’s race.
Windows Central
Microsoft adds new "app updates" page to Windows 11's Settings app for updating installed apps without the Microsoft Store
A new "app updates" page has appeared in the Windows Settings app on Windows 11 in the latest preview builds, providing the ability to update installed apps without opening the Microsoft Store app.
This underrated Game of the Year nominee just dropped to a new low price — the best early Black Friday game deal I've seen yet
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is arguably the most underrated GOTY contender, and with this early Black Friday deal, you can get it for nearly 50% off right now.
I finally tracked down a UK Black Friday Xbox Series X deal — but the “discount” is so underwhelming it almost feels like a punchline
This is not the greatest deal in the world for an Xbox Series X 1TB, this is just a tribute.
Uninstalling apps on Windows 11 is about to get much easier — and it’s long overdue
Microsoft is rolling out a handy uninstall option inside the Store library, giving Windows 11 users a faster way to remove apps without digging into Settings.
Christmas shopping just got easier — Blizzard’s Warcraft, Overwatch, and Diablo IV collectibles are the coolest gamer gifts now with Black Friday discounts
Blizzard is hosting a massive Black Friday sales week for dozens of merchandise themed after their most iconic franchises, with discounts up to 50% and bonus in-game items up for grabs.
High‑end gaming rigs usually eat your budget alive — but this Black Friday AceMagic Mini Gaming PC deal delivers serious power for under $500
Need a new desktop PC but don't want a big tower taking up space next to your monitor or TV? AceMagic has a couple of mini PCs on sale for Black Friday, including one that can handle gaming.
All‑day battery life in a premium Windows 11 laptop usually costs a fortune — but this Black Friday Dell Outlet deal drops the XPS 13 to just $589
Dell's outlet is full of "Like New" refurbished PCs just begging to be given a second home, and right now, Black Friday pricing is cutting costs by several hundred dollars.
The new Helldivers 2 Python Commandos Warbond has a freakin' minigun in it, and also a chainsaw — it's got a release date, too, and I'm stoked
Helldivers 2's new Python Commandos Warbond has been revealed, and it's coming next week with a minigun, a chainsaw, and more. Here's everything in it.
Sony’s billion-dollar PC boom — and why skipping more Steam ports now seems impossible
Sony’s Steam catalogue has generated major revenue over the past five years, with new data highlighting Helldivers 2’s impact and showing why more PC ports now make strong financial sense.
Forget Steam Black Friday deals — These 10 PC game codes are even cheaper at Loaded (formerly CDKeys)
Black Friday deals are here, but instead of buying from Steam, you can get better PC game discounts from Loaded (formerly CDKeys). Here are the top 10 deals you don't want to miss out on.
'Moonlighter 2' has one of the most infectious gameplay loops of 2026 — Raid dungeons, sell the loot, grow your shop, become RICH
Business is booming for Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault.
Xbox adds Default Game Profiles in preview for the Xbox Ally — boosting performance and battery life for Xbox Ally
A new Windows Insider update introduces Default Game Profiles and several quality of life upgrades for the Xbox Ally, improving performance, responsiveness, and overall usability for handheld players.
NVIDIA’s RTX 5080 finally sees Black Friday price drops — The GPU everyone wants now costs what it should have all along
NVIDIA's RTX 5080 has, until now, been quite elusive due to the high pricing. Black Friday has changed that, and I'm seeing a few OC RTX 5080s hitting new lows for a limited time.
I'm tempted to buy another copy of my 2024 game of the year — and it's not the only Xbox game SEGA is discounting for Black Friday
SEGA is heavily discounting a variety of its highest-rated Xbox games for lovers of physical media, including my personal 2024 game of the year, Metaphor: ReFantazio.
Windows 10 retirement pushes 780,000 users to Linux as Zorin OS Hits 1M downloads — but Microsoft still wants to evolve Windows 11 into an agentic AI OS
Zorin, a Linux-based operating system designed to rival macOS and Windows, recently surpassed one million downloads following Microsoft's decision to pull the plug on Windows 10 on October 14, 2025.
Too many wireless headsets compromise on microphone quality — Corsair's HS80 Max is the exception, and Black Friday makes it a smarter buy
Newegg is offering a limited-time 37% early Black Friday discount on the critically acclaimed Corsair HS80 Max wireless gaming headset, along with a promotional code that will drop the price by an additional $10.
Need some holiday gift ideas for your favorite PC gamer? My handpicked list of Black Friday discounts on hardware starts at $17
Black Friday falls on November 28, 2025, but the major deals are already live. I found 21 of the best deals for PC gamers, making your holiday shopping that much easier.
Don't pay full price for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate — this Black Friday deal dodges the recent price hike and prepares you for some of 2026's biggest games
Take advantage of a Black Friday 2025 sale and stockpile Xbox Game Pass Ultimate at a pre-price hike discount.
Apple's upcoming iPhone Fold looks to copy Microsoft's Surface Duo — and that's genuinely great news
I loved the Surface Duo's short but wide aspect ratio, and it appears Apple is planning to bring that unique shape and size back with its upcoming foldable iPhone.
I wish I could’ve paid this little for the headphones I use every day — great Black Friday deals on the best ANC headphones
I still use the Sennheiser Momentum 4 ANC headphones every day, and they're back on sale for Black Friday — as well as some of the other best ANC headphones.
Can you save money and the environment with a new PC? — Dell's outlet has the best Black Friday discounts for refurbished laptops, monitors, and compact desktops
From laptops to monitors, Dell is going all out on a big Black Friday sales event for various refurbished products. These discounted products will also gain an extra 18% discount during checkout and a 50% discount on their warranties when bought at Dell.
It's impossible to recommend an Xbox console over a PS5 right now, and Black Friday deals have sealed it
With recent price rises and a disturbing lack of Black Friday discounts, the PS5 has easily become the console to recommend over the Xbox. And that's sad.
Could Death Stranding 2 ever come to Xbox? A recent PC rating for Hideo Kojima's sequel makes it a far more realistic possibility
Death Stranding 2’s early PC rating arrives much sooner than the first game’s rollout, suggesting the sequel could reach PC and later Xbox far earlier than expected.
I can't stress how great this Surface Laptop Black Friday deal is — everyone should buy one at this lowest ever price
The Surface Laptop 13-inch with its excellent Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, and 256GB storage is now just $549 for Black Friday. This is a deal you shouldn't pass up.
PowerToys will finally fix Windows 11’s multi-monitor headache — better brightness controls are on the way
PowerToys is adding a new tool called PowerDisplay that lets you control brightness and other settings across multiple monitors, fixing a long-standing Windows 11 weakness.
Laffgaff
What space telescope launched in April 1990?
The Hubble Space Telescope.
Venus And Saturn
What did Venus say to Saturn? Give me a ring.
Itsfoss
Collabora Launches Desktop Office Suite for Linux
The new office suite uses modern tech for a consistent online-offline experience; the existing offering is renamed 'Classic' and it maintains a traditional approach.
Open Source Never Dies: 11 of My Favorite Linux Apps That Refused to Stay Dead
These Linux apps were popular once. And then they were abandoned. And then they came back with a new generation tag.