Tax survey reveals resentful British

I find it hard to believe 56% of people in the UK did not know what income tax bracket they were in."Eight out of 10 Britons think they are paying more tax than they were five years ago, with nearly half blaming the rise on stealth taxes, a survey showed today.Around 81% of...

Space Shuttle Endeavour gouge runs deep

A gouge running through the underbelly of the Shuttle Endeavour reminiscent of Shuttle Columbia's damage will be something on everyone's mind.  "CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A close-up laser inspection by...

Binge drink problem rife

"A THIRD of Australians aged 18 to 24 are classified as binge drinkers, with nearly one-in-four drinking to the point of passing out on at least five occasions, a new study reveals. The research, commissioned by...

Sexually transmitted diseases on rise among Singapore's teens

"Sexually transmitted diseases including HIV infections are on the rise among Singaporean teenagers as a result of promiscuity and disregard for safe-sex practices. Official figures showed that patients seeking medical help for sexually-transmitted infections in the 10-19...

Token Booth Closings Start in April

The first nine of the 164 token booths scheduled for closing will be shut down in April. The Daily News says the first retired booths will include ones in Union Square and Penn Station, and then the remaining booths will close weekly until October. Then, 600 of the clerks...

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