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Dozens of workers from around the world may have been trafficked by a family-owned Scottish fishing firm.

'Treated like slaves' on Scottish fishing boats

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"Baby why you gotta be so mean?" The zodiac is a fascinating system that many people turn to for insights into personality traits, behaviors, and compatibility. While every zodiac sign has its unique strengths and challenges, some signs are often perceived as being a bit more sharp-edged, vindictive or difficult (to say the least) to deal with. In this article, we'll delve into the four zodiac signs commonly considered the "meanest," exploring the characteristics that contribute to this perception and how these traits manifest in their interactions with others. To lighten the mood, we'll include some funny quotes about each sign's mean streak.

The 4 Meanest Signs in the Zodiac

A powerful 7.0 magnitude earthquake early on Sunday morning has triggered a volcanic eruption in the Kamchatka peninsula. The area surrounding the Shiveluch volcano, on the far-eastern coast of Russia, was covered in a layer of ash following the eruption. There were no reports of damage or injuries in the...

Watch: Russian earthquake triggers volcanic eruption

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In the mid-1970s, Good Timesmade a star of actor/comedian Jimmy 'JJ'/'Dynomite' Walker. However, behind the scenes, the tension between the stars was relatively challenging. According to what Jimmie Walker once relayed, most of the show's cast rarely had any interaction behind the camera. Walker didn't recall having any conversations with actress Esther Rolle, who played his TV mother, Florida Evans, or actor John Amos, who played James Evans, his TV mother.

Actor/Comedian Jimmie "JJ" Walker Behind the Scenes of TV's 'Good Times' in the 1970s

Paddlers and swimmers are being warned to take extra care at the beach to avoid being stung by venomous fish. People on the Norfolk and Suffolk coast have reported stings from standing on weever fish, which have spiny backs that can puncture the soles of feet, causing a painful sting.

Beachgoers warned to watch out for venomous fish

Police are investigating after a man was assaulted by a group of up to 15 young people - one thought to be as young as 10. The man in his 40s sustained serious injuries which required a three-day hospital stay. The assault happened near the fire station in Portway Road...

Man seriously injured after assault by gang

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, all quotes and commentary from Donna Douglas are from an interview with her conducted by the author.]. Donna Douglas, who died of pancreative cancer at 82 in 2015, was an honest-to-goodness Southern Belle who displayed a natural beauty and talent in her portrayal of the hollering, rope-wearing, whistle-happy, and critter-cuddling Elly May Clampett on the 1960s classic TV hit, The Beverly Hillbillies.

TV's Beloved 'Beverly Hillbillies' Actress Donna Douglas: Nine Years After Her Death

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[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from the author's interview with those mentioned.]. Elizabeth Montgomery was one of the most popular actors from the 1950s to her unfortunate passing from cancer in 1995. Before, during, and after her benchmark Emmy-nominated role as twitch-witch Samantha Stephens on TV's Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972), Montgomery made over 200 additional appearances in other weekly shows, TV-movies, and feature films.

'Bewitched' Star Elizabeth Montgomery Received Death Threats for Protesting the Vietnam War

Finance Secretary Shona Robison says spending constraints are the only option available to her in the current climate.

Scottish government spending constraints unavoidable - Robison

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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

Kate Jackson began her acting career as a silent ghost on TV's classic 1960s gothic daytime drama Dark Shadows but remains alive and well years after two horrific battles with breast cancer. Jackson went on to small screen prime-time stardom on police/detective/crime drama/comedies like The Rookies, Charlie's Angels, Scarecrow and Mrs. King, and more. This is her triumphant story.

'Charlie's Angels' Star Kate Jackson Has Courageously Battled and Conquered Cancer Several Times

From the follow-up to Colm Tóibín's beloved Brooklyn and Miranda July's "mid-life coming-of-age tale" to a "quirky time-travel romance", here are our picks for the recently published books you should pack in your late-summer getaway bag. For many of us, summer brings with it the promise of that...

Miranda July to David Nicholls: 12 of the best recent beach reads

Emergency services were sent to a property in Sneyd Green on Friday afternoon.

Investigation after death of man at house

Police say a 31-year-old man has been taken to hospital with a head injury.

Road closed and man arrested after suspected assault

A woman who fled Afghanistan when the Taliban took control three years ago says she fears for those she left behind. Sosan and her husband came to London in 2021 and have been granted indefinite leave to remain in the UK through the government's resettlement scheme, along with thousands of other Afghan nationals now living in the capital.

'I saw the Taliban shoot women and girls'

The woman was found fatally injured near Station Way, in Crawley, on Sunday morning, say police.

Murder arrest after woman found stabbed in car park

The Sun is going through a period of high activity, but it is nothing compared to an enormous solar event that slammed into our planet 14,000 years ago. If one were to occur today, the effect on Earth could be devastating. The oldest trees on Earth date back a whopping...

The superstorms from space that could end modern life

The London plane tree is believed to have been a gift from Charles II to the Bishop of Ely in 1674.

Artists get creative to help centuries-old tree

Hundreds of people are expected to join a Pride event in a Leicestershire town. The first Loughborough Pride event will see four spaces around Wards End transformed into "event zones" on Saturday. Free live entertainment is due to take place from 18:00 BST. Jonathan Fraser, chair of the Loughborough Pride...

Town prepares for its first Pride event

Piotr Kucharski, from Watford, pleaded guilty to involvement with the mercenary group.

Man admits 'pretending' to be in the Wagner Group

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Why the skies turned red over the UK this weekend

Smoke from wildfires in north America has brought a \"vivid\" hue to skies above Britain ahead of a rare lunar...

Smoke from wildfires in north America has brought a "vivid" hue to skies above Britain ahead of a rare lunar...

Why the skies turned red over the UK this weekend

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