just now (512+ words) It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a very expensive comic book that is now worth a record-breaking $9.12m A rare first edition of Superman, discovered by three brothers in their late mother's attic, has fetched a record-breaking $9.12m ($6.95m) at a Texas auction house, making it the most expensive comic book ever sold. The brothers unearthed the comic last year in their deceased mother's San Francisco home, tucked away in a cardboard box beneath layers of brittle newspapers, dust, and cobwebs. It was found alongside other rare comics she and her sibling had collected on the cusp of World War II. Their mother had often spoken of a valuable collection hidden away, but its contents remained unseen until the family prepared her house for sale and decided to comb through the basement for heirlooms. Lon Allen, vice president of comics at Heritage Auctions,…...

1+ min ago (339+ words) Andrew Mountbatten Windsor was stripped of his prince and Duke of York titles by King Charles in October A Northern Irish council has become the first in the United Kingdom to initiate proceedings to rename a street bearing the name of Prince Andrew, following King Charles's decision to remove his brother from public life. The move comes after the monarch last month stripped his younger brother of his title of prince and evicted him from his mansion, aiming to safeguard the royal family's reputation amid Andrew's connections to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The Mid and East Antrim council in Northern Ireland unanimously agreed at a meeting to pursue changing the name of Prince Andrew Way in Carrickfergus. The decision also includes a consultation with local residents on a new designation for the street. Councillor Anna Henry of the…...

4+ min ago (597+ words) The former employee claimed that the Campbell's executive made racist comments about people from India and regularly came into work high on cannabis edibles Martin Bally, one of the brand's vice presidents, was recorded by a former Campbell employee, Robert Garza, who alleges he has an audio clip of the executive telling him that the company's meat "came from a 3-D printer." Garza told Click On Detroit that he recorded his former boss's enraged rant after having an "instinct that something wasn't right with Martin," when he went to a restaurant with Bally to discuss his salary. "Bioengineered meat -- I don't wanna eat a piece of chicken that came from a 3-D printer." According to Garza, the alleged tirade eventually descended into a racist rant about Indian people. "F---ing Indians don't know a f---ing thing," the recording said. "Like they…...

9+ min ago (703+ words) Australian gig workers could earn better pay and improved working conditions after the nation's two biggest food delivery services struck a landmark deal with a leading labour union. A joint submission filed with the Fair Work Commission on Tuesday by DoorDash, Uber Eats and the Transport Workers' Union lays out "enforceable conditions" for delivery riders and drivers, including a baseline hourly rate, new dispute resolution processes, clearer job information, and mandatory accident insurance. The deal, if approved, would be a milestone. It would cover not just Uber Eats and DoorDash couriers, but extend across the entire food delivery industry, including platforms like Hungry Panda. It could also pave the way for similar standards in other gig economy sectors, from rideshare drivers to carers hired through online platforms. The proposal lands at a pivotal moment: rival platform Menulog closes its Australian…...

11+ min ago (809+ words) The Independent's journalism is supported by our readers. If you submit a form or click links to other sites on this page, we will earn commission." The good news is that solar panels last a long time, typically 30 years If you're researching the best solar panels for your home, one of the first questions you'll likely ask is how long they last. Knowing their lifespan helps you understand how many years of free electricity you can expect once the system has paid for itself. The good news is that solar panels are built to last. Most modern systems have a lifespan of around 30 years, according to UK installer Glow Green, one of the key reasons the answer to "Are solar panels worth it?" is a clear yes. Most panels are also backed by warranties of up to 25 years, giving homeowners…...

14+ min ago (982+ words) Gueye has issued a public apology after he become the first Premier League player to be sent off for fighting with a team-mate since 2008 Everton's Idrissa Gueye was sent off just 13 minutes into his side's match at Manchester United after slapping team-mate Michael Keane in an extraordinary incident that left the visitors down to 10 men at Old Trafford. Everton went on to claim a stunning victory after playing for more than 80 minutes down to 10 men as David Moyes and his players held on to the advantage secured by Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall's first-half strike. But the big talking point came early in the game as Gueye became the first Premier League player to be sent off for fighting a team-mate since 2008. The pair squared up after Gueye's loose pass gifted a chance to United captain Bruno Fernandes, who fired wide. Gueye was…...

14+ min ago (122+ words) Man United urged to "stay together" after "frustrating" setback against Everton - Manchester United suffered a 1-0 defeat to 10-man Everton at Old Trafford on Monday, despite playing with a numerical advantage for the majority of the match. - Despite dominating possession and registering 25 shots, Manchester United proved toothless in attack. - Dutch defender Matthijs de Ligt criticised the team's performance, calling it "a really bad night. - De Ligt called for his side to "stay together ahead of their next match against Crystal Palace following Monday"s "frustrating setback. - The victory marked Everton's first at Old Trafford since 2013 and David Moyes's first Premier League win there as a visiting manager, with goalkeeper Jordan Pickford also securing his first win at the ground....

15+ min ago (698+ words) Campaigners have called for a full scrap as other options are thought to be under consideration Labour is set to announce an end to the two-child benefit cap at Wednesday's Budget, following months of intense pressure from backbenchers, campaign groups and political opponents. Ahead of the fiscal event on 26 November, government insiders have told The Independent that the chancellor will scrap the controversial policy in a bid to appease discontented MPs and boost ailing poll results. Rachel Reeves hinted earlier this month that Labour could abolish the controversial policy, saying she does not think it is right that children are "penalised" for being part of large families. Speaking on BBC Radio 5Live, the chancellor said it was important not to let the "costs to our economy in allowing child poverty to go unchecked". She added: "In the end, a child should…...

20+ min ago (403+ words) Black Friday Week is finally here, with the annual shopping event serving up mega savings from now until 1 December. If you own or run a business and are looking to maximise your end-of-year budget, Amazon Business is here to help with incredible discounts across everything from electronics and tech to industrial and safety products, office equipment, cleaning supplies and break room essentials. Black Friday Week is the ideal time to save while stocking up on essential business supplies. Keep reading for all you need to know about Amazon Business" Black Friday Week deals. Optimise your team"s productivity with technology and electronics to streamline work processes. At Amazon Business, you"ll find deals on laptops, desktops, networking equipment, webcams, docks and more for Black Friday Week. From printers and scanners to hardware, Amazon Business is your one-stop-shop for office electronics....

22+ min ago (329+ words) RESCUE DOG'S FIRST HAPPY MEAL WITH VID AND PIX By Mikey Jones Check out this heartwarming video of a rescued dog's first McDonalds happy meal. Mollie O'Sullivan, 28, from Reading, UK, films as her rescue grey hound, Pesto, tucks into her first McDonalds. Pesto was rescued from the streets of Spain whilst pregnant with 9 puppies and rehomed in the UK by Greyhounds in need. Mollie had been walking pesto and stopped at McDonalds and just couldn't resist getting her adorable rescue pup a treat. She had this to say: "We had been on a long walk with Pesto and decided to get McDonalds for dinner." "I couldn't resist getting her a happy meal." "We took her home and gave her the full box so she could open it and get the food out. She took the food between her bed and…...