UK to study environmental impact of fashion industry
Five councils have lost their high court challenge against the mayor of London Sadiq Khan’s plans to expand the capital’s ultra-low emission zone (ULEZ). The boroughs of Bexley, Bromley, Harrow, Hillingdon and Surrey County Council said they were ‘hugely disappointed’ with the ruling on Friday, July 28th, adding that the mayor and Transport for London (TfL) ‘do not realise the damage’ the extension of the zone will…
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Dacoits loot passengers in Hyderabad Express around midnight
A six-member dacoit team intercepted Hyderabad Express between Ulavapadu and Tettu stations around 1:30 a.m. by tampering the signal, on August 14. They entered the Hyderabad-Chennai train, created panic among the passengers and looted the passengers. However, nobody was injured in the incident. In another incident, the same gang also tried to rob the passengers of the Charminar Express. The alert police, who…
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France’s Ntamack out of Rugby World Cup due to injury: Reports
PARIS: French flyhalf Romain Ntamack has been ruled out of next month's World Cup after suffering a knee injury, reported L'Equipe newspaper and other French media. Ntamack is due to undergo a knee scan on Monday (Aug 14) after limping off the field in Saturday's warm-up test against Scotland. He suffered a ruptured cruciate ligament in his left knee in France's 30-27 victory, L'Equipe reported.
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Jen Psaki Exposes The Republicans Taking Credit Where It’s Really Not Due
MSNBC anchor Jen Psaki on Sunday called out just some of the Republican politicians who have tried to take credit for funding that has flowed into their districts and states thanks to legislation passed by President Joe Biden, which they originally voted against. Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene (Ga.), Ashley Hinson (Iowa), Nancy Mace (S.C.) and Sam Graves (Mo.), Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) and…
Cunaguaro piensa en grande
Foto Manuela Medina / @manuelaarte Desde niño Christyane Torres, vocalista de Cunaguaro, soñaba con participar en el Festival Nuevas Bandas. Un sueño infantil que no solo pudo cumplir, sino que –para su sorpresa– ganó. El fin de semana pasado, la agrupación de San Cristóbal se convirtió en la ganadora, junto a Fakboi, de la edición 2023 de la cita anual organizada por Félix Allueva.
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Apple supplier Foxconn cautious despite beating earnings forecasts
TAIPEI :Apple supplier Foxconn beat estimates for second-quarter earnings on Monday thanks to a booming artificial intelligence sector but retained a cautious outlook for this year due to global economic uncertainties. The world's largest contract electronics maker downgraded its outlook for full-year revenue to a slight decline from a previous guidance of flat as it joins other companies grappling with…
Photos: Annual Perseid meteor shower lights up skies around the world
Dark skies due to a nearly invisible moon made this year’s Perseid meteor shower an especially star-studded event, astronomers said. At its peak, up to 100 shooting stars per hour streaked across the sky around the world – more than one a minute. Viewing was easier this year because the moon’s glow has not interfered with meteor-watching as it was approaching its darkest or “new” phase.
New way to read data in antiferromagnets unlocks their use as computer memory
A microscopic image of the tiny device containing antiferromagnetic manganese bismuth telluride (green) that the Nanyang Technological University, Singapore researchers did their experiments on. The lines (light yellow) radiating from the center are electrodes from which current was passed through the manganese bismuth telluride. Credit: NTU Singapore Scientists led by Nanyang Technological…
“MAFS” Star Dean Wells and “Beauty and the Geek’s” Aimee Woolley are Engaged! – POPSUGAR Australia
Former “MAFS” groom Dean Wells and “Beauty and the Geek” star Aimee Woolley have taken their relationship to the next level — they’re engaged! Dean, 45, and Aimee, 24, shared their happy news, releasing photos of the pair getting engaged. The special moment took place at Birubi Beach in NSW. In front of two camels, the Season 5 groom got down on one knee and presented…
Jubaland Intelligence averts Al-Shabaab bomb attack in Kismayo
KISMAYO, Somalia – Jubbaland state security forces carried out planned operations last night in one of the neighborhoods of Kismayo, the capital of the Lower Jubba region. The command of the Jubbaland’s spy agency has revealed that during the operation, the troops foiled a landmine planted in one of the important roads in Kismayo city. “Jubbaland Intelligence and Security Agency (JISA) unearthed a…
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Abu Dhabi revises hotel fees to boost hospitality sector
Image: Getty Images The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT – Abu Dhabi) has reduced government fees applied to hotels in the emirate to boost the growth of the hospitality and tourism sector. The change is set to take effect from September 1 and follows directives from the emirate’s Executive Council to encourage tourists and residents to enjoy hospitality offerings in the UAE’s capital.
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American Bar Association’s anti-caste resolution isn’t just progress but a revolution
In the intricate tapestry of America’s history, certain pillars rise tall, enduring through time, emanating strength and principle. One such sentinel is the American Bar Association. Since its inception, during an era brimming with aspiration and reformation, the ABA has continuously endeavoured to uphold the golden scales of justice. Its legacy isn’t just recorded in legal ledgers,…
Real sign goalkeeper Arrizabalaga on loan from Chelsea
MADRID : Real Madrid and Chelsea have reached an agreement for goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga's season-long loan to the Spanish club, the clubs announced on Monday. The 28-year-old Arrizabalaga will arrive as a temporary replacement for Thibaut Courtois, who will be sidelined for several months after suffering a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his left knee during a training session last Thursday.
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Lil Durk Calls Out Merch Thieves, Concert Ended After Active Shooter Hoax
Rapper Lil Durk’s Chicago show on Saturday night prematurely ended as rumors spread that there was an active shooting atThe post Lil Durk Calls Out Merch Thieves, Concert Ended After Active Shooter Hoax appeared first on Urban Islandz. Source
Man arrested in ’emergency incident’ after plane returns to Sydney Airport
Australian police have arrested a man onboard a Malaysia Airlines flight following an “emergency incident” at Sydney International Airport. The Australian Federal Police (AFP) earlier confirmed via social media they were responding to an emergency incident at the airport aboard flight MH122, a Malaysia Airlines Airbus-a330 flight to Kuala Lumpur. The plane returned to the airport after the…
Cliente encontra “rato morto” em embalagem de molho de tomate
Embalagem aberta e, abaixo, o que foi encontrado dentro(Foto: Direto das Ruas) Descoberta perturbadora abalou a tranquilidade de morador de Rochedo, município a 83 quilômetros da Capital, neste domingo (13). Conforme apurado pelo Campo Grande News, por meio do canal Direto das Ruas, a família encontrou pedaço de animal - aparentemente um rato morto - dentro de embalagem de molho de tomate da marca "Elefante".
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Country Garden seeks to extend $538 million onshore bond repayment by 3 years – source
BEIJING/HONG KONG : Chinese property developer Country Garden is seeking to extend full repayment for an onshore private bond due Sept. 2 by three years in instalments, a source with direct knowledge said on Monday. The bond has an outstanding amount of 3.9 billion yuan ($537.96 million), according to data provider Wind. Country Garden declined to comment. ($1 = 7.2496 Chinese yuan…
Russian ruble slumps to near 17-month low, moves past 100 against the dollar
This pool image distributed by Sputnik agency shows Russian President Vladimir Putin meeting with the Tver region governor at the Kremlin in Moscow on August 9, 2023. Mikhail Klimentyev | AFP | Getty Images The Russian ruble slid past 100 to the U.S. dollar on Monday, nearing a 17-month low as President Vladimir Putin's economic advisor blamed loose monetary policy for the rapid depreciation.
Ecuador says six suspects arrested for presidential candidate assassination are Colombian | CNN
EUROPE Quito, Ecuador CNN — Six suspects arrested in connection with the assassination of Ecuadorian presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio are Colombian nationals and gang members, authorities have confirmed, as a former vice president demanded action over spiraling levels of violence in the South American country. Villavicencio, an anti-corruption campaigner and…
Transforming flies into degradable plastics
Black soldier flies are a good source of chemicals to make bioplastics. Credit: Cassidy Tibbetts Imagine using insects as a source of chemicals to make plastics that can biodegrade later—with the help of that very same type of bug. That concept is closer to reality than you might expect. Researchers describe their progress to date, including isolation and purification of insect-derived chemicals and their conversion into…
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