Wednesday is forecast to be the worst affected day, with strong winds due to hit a stretch of the south coast which could lead to transport disruption, with power cuts possible. https://news.sky.com/story/storm-gerrit-uk-weather-warnings-urge-people-to-beware-of-strong-winds-and-heavy-rain-across-the-country-13037757
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Ten international beauty and fashion brands that opened new London stores in 2023
For many retailers 2023 has not been without challenges, from the cost of living crisis weighing on consumer confidence, competition with rivals to bring down prices for customers, to unpredictable weather knocking footfall at times. https://www.standard.co.uk/business/london-store-openings-2023-sephora-rituals-on-b1127980.html
People baffled as they try to work answer to seemingly-simple clock riddle
A baffling brain teaser has people arguing over the correct answer, as they struggle to work out how many times a day digits on a clock appear in increasing order. https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/weird-news/people-baffled-try-work-answer-31693367
Sunak’s joke, Starmer’s time: Will 2024 seal the deal for Labour?
While the media was disappointed, it was news, nevertheless. We now know the UK general election will not be in January 2025, the final date by which Mr Sunak is required to go to the country. https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/comment/2023/12/26/sunaks-joke-starmers-time-will-2024-seal-the-deal-for-labour/
I Don’t Like Extremes’: Dr Fauci Was Weirded Out By His Hardcore Fans
The former chief White House medical advisor told BBC he was uncomfortable with both the “over the top adulation” and the “over the top hate” he received after becoming a central figure in the fight against Covid-19. https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/dr-fauci-was-weirded-out-by-his-hardcore-fans_uk_657030ffe4b0a10def8abb6d