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Beef, that all-American food, is getting harder for Americans to afford

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While the cost of other food staples, like eggs, has sunk in the last year, ground beef prices remain searingly high. Data from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis shows that ground beef prices were $6.70 a pound in March, up nearly 16% from a year ago. Beef steaks, which were $12.73 per pound in March, are also up 16% from a year ago.

In 2021, by comparison, ground beef cost as little as $3.96 a pound, while a decade ago it averaged $3.75.

Unfortunately for beef lovers, those prices aren’t likely to recede anytime soon. 

“There is nothing to suggest any relief from high beef prices,” said Derrell Peel, a professor of agricultural economics at Oklahoma State University.

In fact, beef prices could even rise in the short-term, offering Americans little relief at the grocery store as summer barbecue season heats up.

In its latest forecast, the U.S. Department of Agriculture estimated that beef prices will climb more than 10% in 2026, and perhaps by as much as 18%.

“I would expect beef prices to remain high for the remainder of this year and potentially into next year as well,” said David Ortega, a food economist at Michigan State University.

Americans are facing higher beef prices at a time when the Iran war is driving up the cost of other essentials like gas and residential heating oil. The Consumer Price Index last week showed that inflation in March jumped 3.3% from a year ago, almost a full percentage point higher than the previous month’s reading.

The conflict in the Middle East could also push food prices higher in the coming months as a spike in diesel prices lifts transportation costs. The increase wouldn’t be immediate, but could potentially flow through to perishables like beef in the coming months, Ortega said.

“Higher diesel prices are going to affect costs all along the agri-food supply chain, from my running a combine, to transporting the grain that livestock producers need, to then transporting the actual processed beef products to the store,” he added.

As of March, U.S. food prices overall had risen nearly 20% from January  2022, according to the CBS News Price Tracker.

Although inflation stemming from the Iran war isn’t helping, it’s not the main factor driving up beef prices. The main culprit, according to economists: U.S. cattle herds have shrunk, but Americans’ appetite for beef has not. And a basic rule of economics is that prices tend to climb when demand outstrips supply. 

The number of beef cows in the U.S. fell to less than 28 million in January, down 1% from the year prior and the lowest levels since the 1960s, according to data from the Department of Agriculture. The agency attributes the drop to worsening drought conditions in the U.S., which it said is reducing the amount of pasture for cattle to graze, forcing ranchers to turn to more costly feed, and in some cases to cull their herds.

That came to a head in 2022, when a drought hit the western U.S., a key region for beef production. The same year, Russia invaded Ukraine, pushing up feed costs and making it more expensive to maintain cattle, Ortega said.

“It became costly to hold on to livestock. So [ranchers] sold a lot of those animals,” shrinking herds and making it harder to expand future beef supplies, he explained, noting that cattle take longer to reproduce because they have a long gestation period.

Americans still love beef 

So far, higher beef prices haven’t done much to deter U.S. shoppers. Data from NielsenIQ shared with CBS News shows that, as of late March, unit sales for beef are down only 4% year-over-year, while dollar sales (the revenue companies take in from beef purchases) were up 8%. The global marketing research firm aggregates sales data from U.S. grocery stores, dollar stores and other retailers across the country.

Demand for “beef has not diminished,” Andrew Coppin, CEO of Ranchbot, a Fort Worth, Texas-based company that sells water-monitoring technology to ranchers, recently told CBS News. “It’s actually taken more wallet off pork and chicken, so it’s been faring better even in a moderate inflation environment,” he said.

If there’s a sliver of hope for consumers, it’s that cattle herds have room to rebound. Ortega pointed to USDA data showing that ranchers are slaughtering fewer cattle and increasing the number of female beef cows — a sign they could be prioritizing breeding and replenishing herds.

“High prices are what signal producers to rebuild the herd and expand supply,” he told CBS News. “Because of these high prices, we may start to see additional supply in future months and years that will then sort of help moderate these high prices.”

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Cristian Romero: Tottenham captain out for season with knee injury as Premier League survival hopes hit

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Cristian Romero: Tottenham captain out for season with knee injury as Premier League survival hopes hit


Tottenham captain Cristian Romero is set to miss the rest of the season with the knee injury he sustained in their 1-0 defeat at Sunderland.

Argentina defender Romero, 27, looked visibly upset as he limped off following a collision with goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky in the Premier League fixture at the Stadium of Light on Sunday.

It raised concerns he may have incurred an injury serious enough to rule him out of Tottenham‘s final six games as they battle to avoid relegation.

Following tests, Romero is now expected to miss up to eight weeks with a high-grade partial tear of his medial cruciate ligament.

His chances of being part of Argentina’s squad for this summer’s World Cup are also left hanging in the balance.

Romero’s absence is a major setback for newly-appointed head coach Roberto de Zerbi as he bids to keep Tottenham in the top flight.

De Zerbi said after the match that Romero was a “good player with a big personality” and a “crucial player” for Spurs.

Tottenham are currently 18th in the Premier League – two points behind West Ham, who are just above the drop zone.



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Could Somaliland base emerge as US foothold against Iran, Houthis in key sea lanes?

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Could Somaliland base emerge as US foothold against Iran, Houthis in key sea lanes?


Africom general visits Somaliland in November

U.S. Air Force Gen. Dagvin Anderson, commander, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) met with Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi. He also visited Hargeisa and Berbera on Nov. 26, 2025. (Video by Sgt. 1st Class Kenneth Tucceri.)

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JOHANNESBURG: A strategically important air base and port have been offered to the U.S. as a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz begins and Iran-backed threats target the key Red Sea chokepoint of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.

Top U.S. military officials, including the Commander of U.S. Forces in Africa, Gen. Dagvin Anderson, recently visited facilities being offered in Somaliland. Somaliland is a pro-U.S. outpost, having broken away from war-torn Somalia in 1991.

Bab-el-Mandeb, which is Arabic for ‘gate of tears’, has become the main route for oil to ship out of the Middle East to Asia since the Strait of Hormuz was effectively closed.  Bloomberg News reported that Saudi Arabia has switched to shipping potentially up to seven million barrels of oil a day from its port at Yanbu on the Red Sea through the strait. It’s reported that up to 14% of the world’s shipping passes through the 16-mile-wide strait.

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Somaliland security personnel stand watch in front of shipping containers being stored at Berbera Port. (Ed Ram/AFP)

Enter the controversial offer to the U.S. of an air and naval base at Berbera in Somaliland. The official Republic of Somaliland site on X extolled Berbera’s virtues last month, boasting that it has “a deep water port along the artery connecting the Red Sea to the Indian Ocean”, and “one of Africa’s longest runways, originally developed as a NASA emergency landing site.”

“Berbera obviously has huge strategic potential,” for sea and air operations, Edmund Fitton-Brown, a former U.K. ambassador to Yemen and a senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD), told Fox News Digital.

Aerial view of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait showing waterway and surrounding land.

BAB-EL-MANDEB, YEMEN – 22 OCTOBER 2020 : An aerial view of The Bab el-Mandeb Strait is a sea route connecting the Indian Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea via the Suez Canal. (Gallo Images/Orbital Horizon/Copernicus Sentinel Data 2021)

The U.S. does have another Red Sea base in Djibouti, but Fitton-Brown told Fox News Digital the government there is increasingly uncomfortable with some of the Administration’s policies: “Djibouti becomes an increasingly reluctant, unwilling ally to the U.S. in helping enforce sanctions on the Houthis. Somaliland, which is almost equally well-placed to address issues on the western and southwestern coasts of Yemen, can help the U.S., Israel and the UAE combat the Houthis.”

The controversy comes over the question of U.S. recognition of Somaliland.

Somaliland president meets Africom general

U.S. Air Force Gen. Dagvin Anderson, commander, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), meets with President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, president of Somaliland, in Hargeisa, Somaliland, on Nov. 26, 2025. The meeting was part of Gen. Anderson’s trip in East Africa to meet with government and defense leaders to strengthen America’s strategic approach to confronting terrorism through mutual engagement, stronger cooperation, and aligned security priorities. (U.S. Army photo by Cpt. Ubon Mendie)

President Trump, in the Oval Office last August, told reporters, “We’re looking into that right now,” when asked about the recognition of Somaliland and the possible resettlement of Gazans there, adding, “We’re working on that right now, Somaliland.”

But this past week, a State Department spokesperson told Fox News Digital, “the United States continues to recognize the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Federal Republic of Somalia, which includes the territory of Somaliland.”

Last year Israel became the first country to recognize Somaliland.

TRUMP SEEKS WARSHIPS FROM OTHER COUNTRIES TO HELP SECURE STRAIT OF HORMUZ

USS Carter Hall and USS Bataan transit Bab al-Mandeb strait

In this image provided by the U.S. Navy, the amphibious dock landing ship USS Carter Hall and amphibious assault ship USS Bataan transit the Bab al-Mandeb strait on Aug. 9, 2023. (Mass Communications Spc. 2nd Class Moises Sandoval/U.S. Navy via AP)

Iran is pushing the Houthis to take action in the Red Sea. “Insecurity in other straits, including the Bab al-Mandab Strait and the Red Sea, is one of the options of the Resistance Front, and the situation will become much more complicated than it is today for the Americans,” the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)-linked Tasmin news agency warned on March 21.

Baraa Shaiban, an expert on the Houthis at the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI), says the recognition of Somaliland is problematic, as it “will upset the U.S. relationship with the Arab countries like Saudi Arabia and Egypt, many of which are U.S. allies. It would be unwise for the United States to upset its allies in the region just to gain access to Somaliland ports.”

Houthi fighters taking control of the Galaxy Leader Cargo ship off Hudaydah Yemen

This handout screen grab captured from a video shows Yemen’s Houthi fighters’ takeover of the Galaxy Leader Cargo on the Red Sea coast off Hudaydah, on November 20, 2023, in the Red Sea, Yemen. (Houthi Movement/Getty Images)

A spokesperson for the U.S. military in Africa (AFRICOM), told Fox News Digital, “The U.S. is not seeking to establish new basing, as such actions do not align with the America First security framework articulated by the President and Secretary of War.”

While publicly both the use of bases and recognition of Somaliland are no-go areas, analysts say that with Somaliland offering the use of its bases without immediate recognition by the administration, the issue is perhaps privately not off the table.

And that could be why a recent video shared with Fox News Digital shows AFRICOM Commander Dagvin Anderson and a large group of senior military officials in Somaliland, where he met with its president and appearing to inspect the port in Berbera in November, just 5 months ago.

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That’s not the only reported visit. Somaliland’s top diplomatic representative in Washington, Bashir Goth, told a recent Foreign Policy Research Institute debate, “The war in the Middle East has elevated Somaliland’s strategic importance,” Goth noted. ” U.S. Military interest has been very strong. Every month, there has been a delegation from AFRICOM to Hargeisa. (The capital of Somaliland)”.

Fox News Digital reached out to the Republic of Somaliland, but they declined to comment.

Paul Tilsley is a veteran correspondent who has reported from four continents for more than three decades. Based in Johannesburg, South Africa, he can be followed on X @paultilsley.



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Cotton buds: Should we be using them to clean our ears?

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GTA-maker Rockstar Games hacked again but downplays impact

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The incident marks the second time the games giant has been hacked by young, English-speaking hackers.



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AI is now powering cyberattacks, Microsoft warns

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AI is now powering cyberattacks, Microsoft warns


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Artificial intelligence promised to make life easier. Write emails faster. Build software quicker. Analyze huge datasets in seconds. Unfortunately, cybercriminals noticed those benefits too.

A new report from Microsoft Threat Intelligence reveals that attackers are now using AI across nearly every stage of a cyberattack. The technology helps them move faster, scale operations and lower the technical skill required to launch attacks. In simple terms, AI has become a powerful assistant for hackers.

Instead of replacing cybercriminals, it gives them tools that make their work easier.

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Artificial intelligence is helping hackers write phishing emails, build malware and move faster through cyberattacks, according to Microsoft Threat Intelligence. (shapecharge/Getty Images)

How hackers are using AI today

Cyberattacks usually involve many steps. Attackers scout victims, craft phishing messages, build infrastructure and write malicious code. According to Microsoft researchers, generative AI tools now help speed up many of those tasks.

Attackers are using AI to:

  • Write convincing phishing emails
  • Translate scam messages into different languages
  • Summarize stolen data
  • Generate or debug malware code
  • Build scripts and infrastructure for attacks

AI also helps threat actors move more quickly between stages of an attack. Tasks that once took hours or days may now take minutes. Microsoft describes AI as a “force multiplier” that reduces friction for attackers while humans remain in control of targets and strategy.

Nation-state hackers are already experimenting with AI

Some of the most advanced cyber groups are already experimenting with artificial intelligence. Microsoft says North Korean hacking groups known as Jasper Sleet and Coral Sleet have incorporated AI into their operations.

One tactic involves fake remote workers. Attackers generate realistic identities, resumes and communications using AI. They apply for jobs at Western companies and gain legitimate access to internal systems once hired.

In some cases, AI even helps generate culturally appropriate names or email formats that match specific identities. For example, attackers may prompt AI tools to produce lists of names or create realistic email address formats for a fake employee profile. Once inside a company, that access can become extremely valuable.

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As AI lowers the barrier to cybercrime, security experts say strong passwords, software updates and multi-factor authentication matter more than ever. (yasindmrblk/Getty Images)

AI can help build malware and attack infrastructure

Researchers also observed threat actors using AI coding tools to assist with malware development.

Generative AI can help attackers:

  • Write malicious scripts
  • Fix coding errors
  • Convert malware into different programming languages

In some experiments, malware appeared capable of dynamically generating scripts or changing behavior while running. Meanwhile, attackers can use AI to build phishing websites or attack infrastructure more quickly. Microsoft also observed groups using AI to generate fake company websites that support social engineering campaigns.

Hackers are trying to bypass AI safety rules

AI companies have placed guardrails on their systems to prevent misuse. However, attackers are already experimenting with ways to bypass those safeguards. One tactic is called jailbreaking. It involves manipulating prompts so that an AI system generates content it would normally refuse to produce. Researchers are also watching early experiments with agentic AI, which can perform tasks autonomously and adapt to results.

For now, Microsoft says AI mainly assists human operators rather than running attacks on its own. Still, the technology is evolving quickly.

Why AI is lowering the barrier for cybercrime

One of the biggest concerns in the Microsoft report is accessibility. Years ago, launching sophisticated cyberattacks required advanced technical skills. AI tools now help automate parts of that process. Someone with limited programming knowledge can ask AI to generate scripts, troubleshoot code or translate scams into multiple languages.

That shift could expand the number of people capable of launching cyberattacks. At the same time, AI also gives defenders new tools for detecting threats. Security teams are now using AI to analyze behavior, detect anomalies and respond to attacks more quickly. The technology is fueling both sides of the cybersecurity arms race.

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Microsoft says cybercriminals are using AI as a force multiplier, making scams, malware and fake identities easier to create and deploy. (shapecharge/Getty Images)

How Microsoft is responding to AI-powered cyber threats

Microsoft says its security teams are working to detect and disrupt AI-enabled cybercrime as it emerges. The company uses threat intelligence systems to monitor attacker activity, identify new tactics and share findings with organizations around the world.

Microsoft also integrates AI into its own security tools to help detect suspicious behavior, phishing campaigns and unusual account activity faster. These systems analyze patterns across billions of signals each day to identify threats before they spread widely.

The company says organizations should strengthen identity protections, monitor unusual credential use and treat suspicious remote worker activity as a potential insider risk.

How to protect yourself from AI-powered cyberattacks

The rise of AI-powered cyberattacks can sound alarming. The good news is that many proven security habits still work. A few simple steps can dramatically reduce your risk.

1) Be cautious with unexpected messages

AI-generated phishing emails are becoming more convincing. Always verify requests for passwords, payments or sensitive information before clicking links or downloading files. Also, use strong antivirus protection on all your devices. Strong antivirus software can detect malware, block suspicious downloads and warn you about dangerous websites before they load. Get my picks for the best 2026 antivirus protection winners for your Windows, Mac, Android and iOS devices at Cyberguy.com.

2) Use strong, unique passwords

A password manager can generate and store complex passwords for every account. This prevents attackers from accessing multiple accounts if one password is exposed. Check out the best expert-reviewed password managers of 2026 at Cyberguy.com.

3) Turn on multi-factor authentication

Even if someone steals your password, multi-factor authentication adds a second layer of protection and can stop many account takeovers.

4) Keep devices and software updated

Security updates patch vulnerabilities that attackers often exploit. Turn on automatic updates whenever possible.

5) Remove personal data from public websites

Cybercriminals often gather personal information from data broker sites before launching scams. Using a data removal service can help reduce the amount of personal information attackers can find about you online.

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6) Watch for unusual account activity

Unexpected login alerts, password reset messages, or unfamiliar devices connected to your accounts may signal a breach. Act quickly if something looks suspicious. 

Kurt’s key takeaways

Artificial intelligence is transforming almost every industry. Cybercrime is no exception. Hackers now use AI to craft phishing messages, build malware and scale attacks faster than ever before. The technology lowers technical barriers and speeds up operations while human attackers remain in control. Security experts expect the use of AI in cyberattacks to grow as tools become more powerful and widely available. That makes awareness and strong digital habits more important than ever. Because the next phishing email you receive may not have been written by a person at all.

If AI can now help hackers launch attacks faster and at a larger scale, are tech companies moving quickly enough to protect you? Let us know by writing to us at Cyberguy.com.

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Kourtney Kardashian’s luxurious Coachella wellness retreat ‘destroyed’ by sandstorm

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Kourtney Kardashian’s luxurious Coachella wellness retreat ‘destroyed’ by sandstorm


Kourtney Kardashian Barker’s glamorous Coachella wellness retreat transformed from an influencer’s paradise to a dusty wasteland in a matter of minutes over the weekend.

A TikTok video taken at the reality star’s exclusive Camp Poosh showed the luxurious setup — complete with massage tables, IV drips and photo ops galore — being battered by massive gusts of sandy wind Sunday in the festival’s desert of Indio, California.

“Camp Poosh got destroyed by the desert winds,” social media star Jack Jerry wrote on Instagram.

Kardashian’s Camp Poosh is an invite-only event for Kardashian’s lifestyle brand that is described as a “reimagined adult summer camp.” It features food and drinks, glam stations, merch, exercise classes and a pool. The event only takes place during the first weekend of Coachella 2026, and it marked the event’s fourth year in a row at the iconic festival.

Jerry’s video, which was set to “Sandstorm” by Darude, showed him standing in the storm with sand blasting in his eyes. Gusts of wind — which were later reported to be traveling up to 50 miles per hour — swept over the camp’s setup and blew over tents, booths and umbrellas as decorations went flying.

Kourtney Kardashian’s Camp Pooch was overtaken by a sandstorm over the weekend (Getty Images)

In part of the clip, a woman was seen lying on the floor holding her head. Jerry wrote in an overlayed caption: “The table fell on her.”

Poosh did not immediately return The Independent’s request for comment.

Influencers shared their own experiences with the dust bowl in the comments of Jerry’s video, with one writing: “THAT’S ME SITTING ON THE CHAIR!! it was madness for about 5 seconds! But everything got put back together beautifully.”

“Yes! The umbrellas were getting ripped from the ground! My hair looked INSANE,” another person added.

This year’s setup included a performance by Ashlee Simpson for Kardashian’s guest list, which consisted of celebrities, influencers and fans who won exclusive invites in the brand’s giveaway.

Because the event is VIP-only, meaning many people’s requests to attend the event were declined, other social media users shared their vindictive glee at the event’s unfortunate weather after not making the invite list.

“I see my negativity arrived,” one TikTok user joked. Another wrote, “If I can’t be there no one else can.” A third added: “It’s all the people they disinvited/ghosted sending their vibes.”

Coachella is set in the desert of Indio, California, which is known to face severe wind and dust
Coachella is set in the desert of Indio, California, which is known to face severe wind and dust (Getty Images for Coachella)

Camp Poosh was not the only part of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival that was disrupted by the harsh weather.

After the South Coast Air Quality Monitoring District issued a windblown dust advisory throughout the entire desert, a set by EDM artist Anyma had to be canceled Friday due to the severe winds. Electronic producer Jigitz also reported that he had to end his set early because of the weather.

Later that night, the heavy winds are thought to have contributed to knocking over a light fixture that fell and hurt a concertgoer at the popular Do Lab stage. An update on the woman’s injuries has not been provided.



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More than 170,000 miss out on £800 HMRC tax rebate due to ‘problematic’ system

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More than 170,000 miss out on £800 HMRC tax rebate due to ‘problematic’ system


Hundreds of thousands of taxpayers are missing out on HMRC refunds worth an average of £800, new statistics show.

Millions of people overpay tax every year for a number of reasons, meaning they are owed a rebate from HMRC to reunite them with their money. The tax authority sends letters out every year to these people, instructing them how to make a request.

Until 2024, recipients had 21 days to respond, or else they were issued a cheque to the address on file for them. But hundreds of thousands of these are still going uncashed.

Last year, HMRC issued 1.7 million cheques to those owed rebates, of which 178,180 were never cashed, figures obtained by The i reveal. The combined value of these rebates was £144m, meaning each individual missed out on an average of £800.

Last year, HMRC issued 1.7 million cheques to those owed rebates (Getty/iStock)

HMRC has been working to reduce the number of cheques it issues in recent years, with the figure dropping from 4.1 million in the 2023-2024 tax year. The tax authority started moving to a new system in 2024, where it attempts to contact customers in other ways unless they ask for a cheque themselves.

Robert Salter, a partner at tax and accountancy firm Blick Rothenberg, said: “It is certainly a bit problematic that HMRC continues to use cheques to settle tax refunds in so many cases.”

What are the most common reasons for overpaying tax?

You might be owed a rebate if you:

  • were given the wrong tax code by HMRC or by your employer
  • finished one job, started another, and were paid by both in the same month
  • started to receive your pension before retiring
  • received employment and support allowance or jobseeker’s allowance

He added: “Until people do consistently open their HMRC correspondence, there is always going to be a problem and delays with the tax refund process.”

Most people will receive a P800 letter telling them that they are owed a tax rebate around June, following the end of the tax year in April. This instructs the recipient to request the payment via a bank transfer called BACS. This is done by logging into their government gateway account, which can be opened at any time.

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Those who have an uncashed cheque from HMRC can no longer cash it after six months, but this does not mean it has become void. A replacement can be issued on request, and there is technically no time limit to cash it. However, it may become harder for the tax authority to verify the rebate after nine years.

An HMRC spokesperson said: “The vast majority of PAYE repayments are issued via bank transfer, which is now the default option, and the quickest and most secure way for customers to receive their money.

“Customers can still request to receive their repayment via cheque and it’s their responsibility to cash it if they choose this method.”



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The New York Yankees started the 2026 season hot, winning their first eight out of 10 games, but since last Tuesday, the bats have gone ice-cold.

The Yankees lost a series to the Athletics and then were swept by the Tampa Bay Rays in a series over the weekend.

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New York Yankees Aaron Judge heads to the dugout after striking out during the first inning against the Tampa Bay Rays in St. Petersburg, Fla., on April 11, 2026. (Jason Behnken/AP)

Aaron Judge put the team’s offensive struggles on notice after a 5-4 loss on Sunday.

“We need to simplify some things at the plate,” Judge told reporters via MLB.com. “We’re trying to hit every single pitch we see up there and getting ourselves in some bad counts and bad situations. As a group, if we simplify our approach a little bit, hunt the pitch that we’re looking for and pass the baton, I think we’ll be in a better spot.”

Judge has also been lethargic at the plate as he’s coming off three American League MVP awards in the last four seasons and some time with Team USA in the World Baseball Classic.

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New York Yankees’ Aaron Judge hits a two-run home run during the ninth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays in St. Petersburg, Fla., on April 12, 2026. (Jason Behnken/AP)

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Through 15 games, Judge is only hitting .218 with four home runs, nine RBI and a double. He was 2-for-10 against the Rays, despite a two-run homer on Sunday.

It was the Rays’ first three-game sweep of the Yankees since 2021.

“We didn’t get a lot of traffic when we needed to in this series,” Judge added. “We had one hit for the majority of the game, and a couple of these games. I think if guys take their walks when they need to and focus on a pitch they can drive, we’ll be in a better spot.”

New York is now 8-7 this season and in a three-way tie for the American League East division lead.

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New York Yankees’ Aaron Judge strikes out during the fifth inning against the Athletics in New York on April 8, 2026. (Heather Khalifa/AP)

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The Yankees return home Monday for a seven-game home stand. The team will welcome the Los Angeles Angels for four games and then turn their attention to the Kansas City Royals.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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