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San Francisco plunged into darkness as a massive power outage hit, leaving one-third of the city without electricity. A fire at a Pacific Gas and Electric substation sparked chaos, with streetlights failing, traffic grinding to a halt, and businesses closing. Residents were urged to stay home, and even Waymo cars were left confused at intersections. PG&E announced grid stability but couldnt guarantee when power would be restored, leaving the city in the dark as night fell.

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Scotlands Public Inquiries Face Criticism for Soaring Costs and Delays The finance committee at Holyrood has expressed concern over the escalating costs and prolonged duration of public inquiries in Scotland. Since 2007, the total spend has reached nearly £260 million, with five inquiries conducted from 2007 to 2014 costing £42.6 million and six more launched since then, totaling £204.8 million. The committee, led by convener Kenneth Gibson, has called for fixed budgets and deadlines for every inquiry, with extensions requiring parliaments approval. The report also urges clearer guidance for ministers to launch inquiries only after exhausting other options. Four inquiries are currently active, probing the Covid crisis, hospital safety, child abuse, and Sheku Bayohs death in police custody, with a new one into the 2005 murder of Emma Caldwell starting this month.

Resident doctors in the UK, previously known as junior doctors, are set to resume work on Monday after their recent strike. The doctors, represented by the British Medical Association, rejected the governments latest pay offer, keeping the dispute alive. The doctors had been pushing for a long-term pay plan that would account for inflation and increase training spots for early-career medics. The governments proposal did create more training spots, but it did not raise pay for the current financial year, which was not enough to satisfy the doctors. Health Secretary Wes Streeting expressed concerns about the impact of the strike during the NHSs busiest time of year and promised fresh talks in the new year. With doctors back on duty, the focus now shifts to stabilizing patient care amidst the ongoing dispute.

Englands Ashes tour has turned into a disaster, with the team suffering their worst start in recent memory. Selection blunders, poor preparation, and key injuries have left them with no chance of winning the series. Off-field antics and controversial comments from captain Ben Stokes have added fuel to the fire. Despite the potential for a five-nil whitewash, the squad remains resilient, leaving questions about the future of Stokes and his team.

Prince William and Prince George, following in Princess Dianas footsteps, visited The Passage homeless shelter in London to prepare Christmas lunch. George, aged 12, rolled up his sleeves and made Yorkshire puddings, while William prepped brussels sprouts and gave a volunteer a shoulder massage. They met service users, packed care packages, and decorated a tree, all while honoring Dianas legacy against homelessness.

UK households urged to reuse grey water to combat rising water bills. With average bills increasing by £86 and expected to reach £597 by 2030, consumer groups deem charges extortionate. Plumbing expert Mike Flook suggests repurposing grey water from baths, showers, sinks, and washing machines to save on water usage and costs.

Roy Wood, the iconic frontman of Wizzard, reveals his decision to retire from touring after the Covid lockdowns. The seventy-nine-year-old Birmingham rocker, known for his work with Electric Light Orchestra and hit Christmas song I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday, ended his decades-long Christmas tours due to isolation and postponements.

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