Domain: news.sky.com

British media and telecommunications conglomerate

Sky Group Limited is a British media and telecommunications conglomerate, which is a subsidiary of the American conglomerate Comcast, and headquartered in Isleworth. It has operations in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Italy. Sky is Europe's largest media company and pay-TV broadcaster by revenue, with 23 million subscribers and more than 31,000 employees as of 2019. The company is primarily involved in satellite television, producing and broadcasting. The current CEO is Dana Strong.

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Blue Origin's New Glenn Rocket Launch Aborted

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket launch was aborted this morning due to unspecified technical issues, delaying the maiden voyage of the 98-meter, partially reusable rocket designed to carry 45 tonnes to low Earth orbit.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Glasgow Opens First Safer Drug Consumption Room

Glasgow, Scotland, opened its first safer drug consumption room on Monday, providing a supervised space for drug users to consume illegal substances in a hygienic environment; the facility aims to help addicts and encourage them to seek treatment.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Kenneth Fire: 50-Acre Blaze Prompts Evacuations, Power Issues Hamper Firefighting in LA

A new 50-acre wildfire, the Kenneth fire, broke out in northwest Los Angeles, prompting evacuations near West Hills; power outages caused dry hydrants, hindering firefighting efforts, while private drones interfered with aircraft; President Biden pledged 100% federal funding for 180 days.

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Climate Action
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California Wildfires: Five Dead, 179,000 Evacuated, and Public Confrontation with Governor Newsom

Five deaths and over 179,000 evacuations resulted from California wildfires raging across 17,000+ acres in Pacific Palisades (0% contained), prompting a resident's direct confrontation with Governor Newsom regarding delayed response and water shortages in fire hydrants.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Five Dead, 100,000 Evacuated as Wildfires Devastate Los Angeles

Five dead and over 100,000 evacuated as wildfires rage across Los Angeles, causing widespread destruction in Pacific Palisades and prompting the postponement of a Kings hockey game; Mayor Karen Bass faces questions amid criticism.

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Climate Action
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UK Health Disparity: Black Men Face Double Prostate Cancer Mortality Risk

A new report reveals that Black men in the UK are diagnosed with stage 3 or 4 prostate cancer at a rate 48% higher than white men, leading to a 14% lower chance of receiving life-saving treatment and double the mortality risk; Prostate Cancer UK urges the government to update NHS guidelines to allow...

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Good Health and Well-being
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Home Office Ankle Tag Pilot Shows No Impact on Asylum Seeker Compliance

A Home Office pilot program using GPS ankle tags on 600 asylum seekers from June 15, 2022, to December 15, 2023, showed no significant impact on compliance compared to a control group, with 16% absconding in the tagged group versus 14% in the untagged group; however, the program was deemed non-compl...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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UK Male Abuse Survivors Feel Ignored by Government Policy

A study reveals 88% of male abuse survivors in the UK believe the government doesn't care due to the classification of abuse as "violence against women and girls", hindering their access to support, while charities and male survivors call for change.

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Gender Equality
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Trump Sentenced: Felon Status Impacts 47th Presidency

Donald Trump was sentenced in New York for falsifying business records related to hush-money payments made to Stormy Daniels, though the sentence involves no jail time or fines, formally classifying him as a felon and impacting his legacy.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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UK Launches Employment Councils to Cut Crime, Help Ex-Offenders Find Jobs

A new UK government initiative is launching 11 regional employment councils to help ex-offenders find jobs, partnering with businesses like Co-op and Iceland to reduce the 80% reoffending rate and improve employment prospects for those leaving prison.

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Reduced Inequality
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Five Living US Presidents Unite at Carter's Funeral

All five living US presidents attended the state funeral of Jimmy Carter in Washington, D.C., on December 29, 2024, marking the first public appearance of President-elect Trump and Vice President Harris since the election and notable reconciliations between Trump and Mike Pence and between Trump and...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Online Abuse Campaign Against UK Politician Highlights Grooming Gang Debate

UK politician Jess Phillips faced a large-scale online abuse campaign after opposing a government-led inquiry into grooming gangs in Oldham, sparking a political debate and raising concerns about victim support and online safety.

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