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• 'Weird' walking fish could shed light on how humans evolved to stand upright - AOL UK

  26-09-2024 20:11 via news.google.com
  'Weird' walking fish could shed light on how humans evolved to stand upright  AOL UKThis fish’s legs are made for walking — and tasting the sea floor  Nature.com‘Crazy little fish have a lot to tell us’: sea robins use ‘legs’ to taste way to prey  The GuardianSea robins are fish with ‘the wings of a bird and multiple legs like a crab’  CNNMeet the walking sea fish with six legs amazing scientists across the g
  
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• The Guardian view on Lebanon: hell is breaking loose – it can and must be reined back | Editorial

  26-09-2024 19:41 via theguardian.com
  
  An all-out war between Israel and Hezbollah would have devastating consequences for civilians in the proximity, and perhaps beyond It is not yet certain that a ground invasion of Lebanon will follow Israel’s intense attacks on Hezbollah. But the signs increasingly point that way. The swift Israeli dismissals of the US and French-led call for a temporary ceasefire followed the mobilisation of Israel Defense Forces brigades to the northern border and the chief of staff’s announcem
  
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• The Guardian view on freebies and lobbyists: an own goal that Labour should have avoided | Editorial

  26-09-2024 19:41 via theguardian.com
  
  When public trust in politics is this fragile, ministers accepting gifts on such a scale was a mistakeThe questions from broadcasters over freebies were blunt: “Do you get it, though?” and “Can’t you see how it looks?” Judging from the responses given by Sir Keir Starmer and Jonathan Reynolds, the worrying answer appears to be: not really. Of course, as Sir Keir said, there are “human explanations” for his decision to accept hospitality wo
  
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• Unknown costs of the two-child benefit cap | Letters

  26-09-2024 19:06 via theguardian.com
  
  Felicity Laurence says the policy is racist and discriminatory, Kartik Raj that it goes against human and children’s rights, and Ruth Lister that the costs have not been consideredAmelia Gentleman’s eloquent refocusing on the two-child benefit cap, and the imperative to end this morally untenable attack on so many already-fragile families, is timely and urgent (‘I have £7 in my bank account’: how the two-child benefit cap changed Britain, 25 September). The policy t
  
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• Rachel Reeves’ mission must be to invest in a sustainable future | Letters

  26-09-2024 19:06 via theguardian.com
  
  Readers respond to an editorial about the chancellor dismissing a return to austerity in her speech to Labour conferenceYour leading article was right to highlight the challenge that the chancellor faces in demonstrating fiscal responsibility while reviving the economy (23 September). As it pointed out, the London School of Economics published a report in January – of which I was a co-author – that made a compelling case for an increase in annual public investment of about £26b
  
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• NYC mayor Eric Adams indicted over illegal campaign contributions from Turkey: Live updates - The Independent

  26-09-2024 17:48 via news.google.com
  NYC mayor Eric Adams indicted over illegal campaign contributions from Turkey: Live updates  The IndependentEric Adams indictment live updates: Adams charged with wire fraud and bribery  BBCEric Adams suggests he is being targeted by Biden administration over criticism of migrant crisis  The TelegraphNew York City mayor Eric Adams charged with taking bribes from foreign nationals  Sky News
  
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• Israeli strikes target Hizbollah commander as US urges truce - Financial Times

  26-09-2024 17:31 via news.google.com
  
  Israeli strikes target Hizbollah commander as US urges truce  Financial TimesAftermath of Israeli strike on Hezbollah commander in southern Beirut  Sky NewsNetanyahu at JFK airport: Israel will 'keep striking Hezbollah until we accomplish all of our goals'  The Times of IsraelIsrael-Lebanon latest: Israel strikes Beirut after Netanyahu tells military to fight with 'full force' in Lebanon  BBCIsrael attacks Lebanon live: New strikes target Beirut  
  
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• ‘Crazy little weird fish have a lot to tell us’: sea robins use ‘legs’ to find prey - The Guardian

  26-09-2024 17:02 via news.google.com
  
  ‘Crazy little weird fish have a lot to tell us’: sea robins use ‘legs’ to find prey  The GuardianThese fish have evolved legs that can find and taste buried food  New Scientist‘Weird’ walking fish could shed light on how humans evolved to stand upright  The IndependentSea robins use leg-like fins to taste and navigate seafloor, researchers discover  Phys.orgThese Bizarre Fish Walk on Six Legs and Taste the Location of Bu
  
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• Starmer’s top minister for social media has not spoken to snubbed Elon Musk - The Independent

  26-09-2024 16:54 via news.google.com
  
  Starmer’s top minister for social media has not spoken to snubbed Elon Musk  The IndependentNo Musk, more sponsors: UK races to finalise investment summit  Financial TimesElon Musk hits back at UK government over lack of invite to tech summit  The GuardianElon Musk: Don’t go to Britain, they release paedophiles  The TelegraphElon Musk lashes out at UK after hearing he isn't invited to tech conference  Sky News
  
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• Exercising at the weekend IS enough to slash your risk of over 200 health conditions... - The Sun

  26-09-2024 16:53 via news.google.com
  Exercising at the weekend IS enough to slash your risk of over 200 health conditions...  The Sun‘Weekend warrior’ workouts may be as effective as daily exercise, study shows  The GuardianAssociations of “Weekend Warrior” Physical Activity With Incident Disease and Cardiometabolic Health | Circulation  AHA JournalsWhy only exercising at the weekend could actually be good for you  The TelegraphToo busy running rat race? Weekend workou
  
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• EastEnders boss QUITS after three years running soap - calling role the 'honour of his life' as familiar face - Daily Mail

  26-09-2024 16:38 via news.google.com
  EastEnders boss QUITS after three years running soap - calling role the 'honour of his life' as familiar face  Daily MailEastEnders' Chris Clenshaw to step down as Executive Producer next year with Ben Wadey, Commissioning Executive from Channel 4 taking over the role  BBC.comEastEnders' Chris Clenshaw quits BBC soap as replacement unveiled: 'I made a tough decision'  Daily StarEastEnders boss Chris Clenshaw to step down after 40th anniversary  RadioTimesE
  
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• Covid was like a daily terror attack, doctor tells inquiry

  26-09-2024 16:06 via bbc.com
  
  Covid inquiry hears harrowing testimony from ex-adviser in emergency preparedness at NHS England.
  
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• Amazon UK pays corporation tax for first time since 2020 - The Guardian

  26-09-2024 16:03 via news.google.com
  Amazon UK pays corporation tax for first time since 2020  The GuardianView Full coverage on Google News
  
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• Administrator account blamed for rail terror message hack

  26-09-2024 16:01 via bbc.com
  
  People logging onto the Network Rail wi-fi were shown a message about terror attacks.
  
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• Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom's Frame Rate Is "Even Worse" Than Link's Awakening - Nintendo Life

  26-09-2024 16:00 via news.google.com
  Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom's Frame Rate Is "Even Worse" Than Link's Awakening  Nintendo LifeThe Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom review – a lot to learn  The GuardianThe Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom - a brilliant game marred by performance problems  EurogamerOops, the new Zelda game is "8 times the size" of Link's Awakening because Nintendo and Echoes of Wisdom devs just couldn't help themselves  GamesradarThe Legend Of Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom : T
  
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• Ship carrying explosive fertiliser heads to UK waters

  26-09-2024 15:49 via bbc.com
  
  The Maltese-flagged Ruby will be in contact with HM Coastguard as it travels through UK waters.
  
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• Aston Villa 'denied vote' as major Man City Premier League legal battle 'update' emerges - Birmingham Live

  26-09-2024 15:41 via news.google.com
  Aston Villa 'denied vote' as major Man City Premier League legal battle 'update' emerges  Birmingham LiveVote delay suggests Man City legal victory over Premier League  The TimesPremier League spent £45m in legal bills in financial regulation disputes last season  BBC.comPremier League grapples with legal issues beyond Manchester City case  The GuardianMan City FFP: Citizens appear to 'score victory' in historic legal case as journalists reveal 'huge
  
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• Man Utd news: Pundit claims top United star wanted nothing to do with Ten Hag during Twente draw - TEAMtalk

  26-09-2024 15:38 via news.google.com
  Man Utd news: Pundit claims top United star wanted nothing to do with Ten Hag during Twente draw  TEAMtalkManchester United star did NOT want to speak to Erik ten Hag during Twente draw, claims Ruud Gullit - as the D  Daily MailDutch icon aims cutting five-word dig at Erik ten Hag after Manchester United draw  Manchester Evening News'Twente wanted it more' - so are Man Utd showing any improvement?  BBCManchester United reined in by Twente as Eriksen goes f
  
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• Shawn Seesahai live updates as boys, 12, to learn fate over Wolverhampton machete murder - Birmingham Live

  26-09-2024 15:31 via news.google.com
  
  Shawn Seesahai live updates as boys, 12, to learn fate over Wolverhampton machete murder  Birmingham LiveWest Midlands Police reveal what they think is driving knife crime - amid family's shock at age of killers  Sky NewsGrieving family 'forced to take out loan so they could watch 12-year-old killers face justice'  Birmingham LiveFamily of murdered Shawn Seesahai say they are haunted by thoughts of his last moments  The GuardianWolverhampton murder of Shaw
  
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• Cheese wire murder hunt focuses on 200 DNA profiles

  26-09-2024 15:24 via bbc.com
  
  Taxi driver George Murdoch, 58, was found dead in Aberdeen in 1983 with a garrotte lying nearby.
  
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• Volodymyr Zelenskyy seeks to contain Republican backlash over US visit - Financial Times

  26-09-2024 15:05 via news.google.com
  
  Volodymyr Zelenskyy seeks to contain Republican backlash over US visit  Financial TimesBiden and Harris to meet with Zelensky at White House after Trump snubs Ukrainian leader  The IndependentZelenskyy is pitching his ‘victory plan’ on adverse terrain  The GuardianZelensky to make urgent in-person plea to Biden and Harris as Ukraine braces for possibility of a Trump presidency  CNN
  
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• Netanyahu trashes US and French plan for Israel-Hezbollah cease-fire - POLITICO Europe

  26-09-2024 14:59 via news.google.com
  Netanyahu trashes US and French plan for Israel-Hezbollah cease-fire  POLITICO EuropeView Full coverage on Google News
  
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• 'Islamophobic' cyber attack hits Wi-Fi networks of major London train stations - Evening Standard

  26-09-2024 14:54 via news.google.com
  'Islamophobic' cyber attack hits Wi-Fi networks of major London train stations  Evening StandardTrain passengers receive Islamophobic messages after cyber attack  Sky NewsWifi suspended at big UK train stations after ‘cybersecurity incident’  The Guardian‘Islamophobic cyber attack’ at major train stations sparks police investigation  The IndependentManchester Piccadilly and other UK stations targeted with terrorism message in Wi-Fi
  
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• Hands on: Bluesound Node Icon review - What Hi-Fi?

  26-09-2024 14:54 via news.google.com
  
  Hands on: Bluesound Node Icon review  What Hi-Fi?
  
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• The Milky Way as you've NEVER seen it before: Scientists reveal the most detailed infrared map of our galaxy y - Daily Mail

  26-09-2024 14:48 via news.google.com
  The Milky Way as you've NEVER seen it before: Scientists reveal the most detailed infrared map of our galaxy y  Daily Mail'We have changed the view of our galaxy forever': Astronomers capture most detailed ever infrared map of the Milky Way  Livescience.comTelescope captures the most detailed infrared map ever of our Milky Way  Phys.orgScientists make most detailed ever infrared map of the Milky Way, changing view of our galaxy  The IndependentESO telescop
  
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• Meta unveils cheaper Quest 3S, Orion AR glasses prototype, new Ray-Ban glasses - GSMArena.com news - GSMArena.com

  26-09-2024 14:45 via news.google.com
  Meta unveils cheaper Quest 3S, Orion AR glasses prototype, new Ray-Ban glasses - GSMArena.com news  GSMArena.comMeta debuts augmented reality glasses and Judi Dench-voiced AI chatbot  The GuardianMeta’s cheaper version of its VR headset is available to pre-order now  The IndependentHands-on with Orion, Meta’s first pair of AR glasses  The VergeMeta unveils augmented reality glasses prototype ‘Orion’  Financial Times
  
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• Prisoner let out in error accused of sexual offence within hours

  26-09-2024 14:35 via bbc.com
  
  The government has confirmed 37 prisoners jailed for breaching restraining orders were mistakenly released.
  
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• Arrests after woman dies following 'BBL procedure'

  26-09-2024 14:34 via bbc.com
  
  Mother-of-five Alice Webb, 33, died after reportedly undergoing a "Brazilian butt lift".
  
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• ‘Weekend warrior’ workouts may be as effective as daily exercise, study shows - The Guardian

  26-09-2024 14:23 via news.google.com
  
  ‘Weekend warrior’ workouts may be as effective as daily exercise, study shows  The GuardianWhy only exercising at the weekend could actually be good for you  The TelegraphAssociations of “Weekend Warrior” Physical Activity With Incident Disease and Cardiometabolic Health | Circulation  AHA JournalsRevealed: How often you should exercise to beat 200 diseases, according to study  Daily MailThese 2 Exercise Patterns Were Linked With A
  
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• Savers should prepare for 'devastating' pension tax hikes - City A.M.

  26-09-2024 14:22 via news.google.com
  
  Savers should prepare for 'devastating' pension tax hikes  City A.M.What investments can I use to limit my inheritance tax liability?  Financial TimesReeves urged to scrap inheritance tax break which saved 275 families up to £785m  inewsHMRC rake in an extra £300m for inheritance tax sparking fears Rachel Reeves will 'no doubt' target levy in Budget  GB NewsWebinar: UK Inheritance Tax (IHT) Exposure – New Government, new rules  
  
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• Amber warning as more heavy rain to hit flooded areas - BBC.com

  26-09-2024 14:16 via news.google.com
  Amber warning as more heavy rain to hit flooded areas  BBC.comFlood warnings issued for parts of England with chance of isolated tornadoes  The IndependentUK weather: Amber warning for heavy rain issued by Met Office - with 'rivers continuing to rise'  Sky NewsMore flooding and travel trouble to hit parts of UK after rain warnings issued  AOL UKAmber Rain Warnings at home, while Florida braces for a major hurricane landfall tonight  Netweather
  
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• Police to explore whether other people committed criminal offences over Fayed abuse

  26-09-2024 14:10 via bbc.com
  
  The Metropolitan Police said it was making contact with lawyers for the women who have come forward.
  
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• Exclusive: These are the international cities Oasis will be playing on their 2025 reunion tour - NME

  26-09-2024 14:00 via news.google.com
  Exclusive: These are the international cities Oasis will be playing on their 2025 reunion tour  NMEOasis international tour announcement ‘imminent’ after rock band sell out UK dates  The IndependentAll the cities set to host Oasis on 2025 world tour revealed  Manchester Evening NewsOasis fans convinced band is going to announce huge US tour on FRIDAY after major clue...  The SunOasis 2025 reunion tour expanded as additional dates in new cities
  
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• Manchester United stumble and will City cope without Rodri? - Football Weekly Extra

  26-09-2024 13:56 via theguardian.com
  
  Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Liew and Troy Townsend to preview this weekend’s Premier League gamesRate, review, share on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Audioboom, Mixcloud, Acast and Stitcher, and join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter and email.On the podcast today; Manchester United laboured to a 1-1 draw with FC Twente in their opening Europa League game and now face a tricky test against Tottenham on Sunday in the Premier League. Continue reading...
  
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• Amber warning as more heavy rain to hit flooded areas

  26-09-2024 13:46 via bbc.com
  
  Some places could see more than a month's worth of rain overnight, forecasters say.
  
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• Hurricane Helene tracker: Latest path as Florida braces for Category 4 storm landfall - The Independent

  26-09-2024 13:40 via news.google.com
  Hurricane Helene tracker: Latest path as Florida braces for Category 4 storm landfall  The IndependentWatch live: Category 2 Hurricane Helene set to make landfall in Florida  The IndependentHurricane Helene heads to Florida as one of the US’s most powerful storms this year  The GuardianHurricane Helene Updates: Florida Braces as Storm Intensifies  The New York TimesLive updates: Hurricane Helene barrels toward Florida  CNN
  
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• Coldplay fans outraged by 'massive' Ticketmaster queues and high resale prices for 2025 UK tour - Evening Standard

  26-09-2024 13:20 via news.google.com
  
  Coldplay fans outraged by 'massive' Ticketmaster queues and high resale prices for 2025 UK tour  Evening StandardColdplay to break Taylor Swift's Wembley record  BBCColdplay ticket issues as pre-sale sells out on Ticketmaster  Evening StandardColdplay Mumbai shows: Infinity ticket sale dates, timings - How to get alerted  The Economic TimesColdplay fans express anger and disappointment after encountering queue issues in Ticketmaster pre-sale  Hul
  
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• Victoria Beckham leaves her hotel to put the finishing touches on her Spring/Summer 2025 show with just one da - Daily Mail

  26-09-2024 13:16 via news.google.com
  Victoria Beckham leaves her hotel to put the finishing touches on her Spring/Summer 2025 show with just one da  Daily MailVictoria Beckham just reinvented jeans and a white T-shirt for autumn 2024  HELLO!Victoria Beckham welcomes Eva Longoria for Paris Fashion show fittings  Geo NewsVictoria Beckham appears strained leaving Paris hotel ahead of Fashion Week  The News InternationalVictoria Beckham cuts a trendy figure in high-slung flared denim jeans as she
  
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• Covid was like a daily terror attack, doctor tells inquiry - BBC

  26-09-2024 12:49 via news.google.com
  Covid was like a daily terror attack, doctor tells inquiry  BBCView Full coverage on Google News
  
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• Harrods chief steps back from Royal Ballet role over Fayed abuse allegations - The Guardian

  26-09-2024 12:37 via news.google.com
  Harrods chief steps back from Royal Ballet role over Fayed abuse allegations  The GuardianPolice appeal for any potential victims of Mohamed al Fayed to come forward  Sky NewsWhat does it say about Britain that only Mr Bean had the measure of Mohamed Al Fayed?  Evening StandardI knew about Fayed’s sex abuse but was silenced by a system that protects the rich  The TelegraphMet Police says it investigated 19 Mohamed Al Fayed abuse allegations but none
  
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• Carabao Cup fourth round-draw in full as Liverpool, Arsenal and Man Utd opponents revealed - Liverpool.com

  26-09-2024 12:34 via news.google.com
  Carabao Cup fourth round-draw in full as Liverpool, Arsenal and Man Utd opponents revealed  Liverpool.comCarabao Cup fourth-round draw: Liverpool head to Brighton and Tottenham host Man City  BBC.comPreston drawn in Carabao Cup fourth round  Arsenal.comCarabao Cup Round Four draw ball numbers  EFLCarabao Cup draw LIVE – fourth-round fixtures revealed  The Independent
  
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• Putin outlines new rules for Russian use of vast nuclear arsenal - Al Jazeera English

  26-09-2024 12:32 via news.google.com
  Putin outlines new rules for Russian use of vast nuclear arsenal  Al Jazeera EnglishPutin proposes new rules for using nuclear weapons  BBCVladimir Putin warns west he will consider using nuclear weapons  The GuardianPutin lowers bar for nuclear strike amid Ukraine attacks: Why it matters  Al Jazeera EnglishVladimir Putin revises nuclear doctrine in warning to west  Financial Times
  
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• Lopetegui | We didn’t deserve to lose by this scoreline - West Ham United F.C.

  26-09-2024 12:31 via news.google.com
  
  Lopetegui | We didn’t deserve to lose by this scoreline  West Ham United F.C.I can’t play – Julen Lopetegui sees funny side after injury puts him on crutches  The IndependentLopetegui’s West Ham Appraisal is Bang-on and It’s a Massive Concern  ClaretandhughLiverpool 5 West Ham 1: Alvarez concern, Soler’s situation and defensive decisions to make  The New York TimesWest Ham star makes ambition clear in message to Julen Lo
  
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• Comedian Janey Godley receiving end-of-life care

  26-09-2024 12:25 via bbc.com
  
  The 63-year-old announced on social media that her cancer had spread and she was going into a hospice.
  
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• Harrods worker says 'monster' Fayed raped her at 16

  26-09-2024 12:20 via bbc.com
  
  The assault "changed the course of my life and career entirely", the woman tells the BBC.
  
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• Revealed: how the fossil fuel industry helps spread anti-protest laws across the US

  26-09-2024 12:00 via theguardian.com
  
  Lobbyists and lawmakers have coordinated to enact new laws that increase criminal penalties for peaceful protests‘Fear and intimidation’: how peaceful anti-pipeline protesters were hit with criminal and civil chargesFossil fuel lobbyists coordinated with lawmakers behind the scenes and across state lines to push and shape laws that are escalating a crackdown on peaceful protests against oil and gas expansion, a new Guardian investigation reveals.Records obtained by the Guardian show
  
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• Covid inquiry live: Chris Whitty to give evidence to Covid inquiry - BBC

  26-09-2024 12:00 via news.google.com
  
  Covid inquiry live: Chris Whitty to give evidence to Covid inquiry  BBCCovid inquiry live: Chris Whitty says pandemic was incredibly harrowing for NHS staff  BBC.comLack of ICU capacity was ‘political choice’, Chris Whitty tells Covid inquiry – UK politics live  The GuardianStay at home' Covid message faces scrutiny as public inquiry continues  Manchester Evening NewsChris Whitty says NHS capacity 'very low' before Covid-19 - inside inten
  
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• Britain’s tropical rain and parched Amazon are new norms in a messed-up climate | Jonathan Watts

  26-09-2024 11:57 via theguardian.com
  
  On my return to the UK from Brazil I’ve seen how northern latitudes are behaving like the equatorial marginsReturning to British suburbia from the Brazilian Amazon is always disconcerting, but it has been doubly weird in the past few days because the London commuter belt has been inundated with volumes of rain that normally belong in the tropics.Mini-tornadoes, flash floods and the dumping of a month’s worth of rain in a single day have flooded transport hubs, high street pubs, and t
  
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• Women are overmedicated, misdiagnosed and left untreated – there’s one reason why - The Independent

  26-09-2024 11:19 via news.google.com
  
  Women are overmedicated, misdiagnosed and left untreated – there’s one reason why  The IndependentIt’s not just heart disease — other conditions that are often missed in women  The Times'More support needed for women with heart conditions'  BBCWomen dying 'unnecessarily' because cardiovascular disease going 'under-treated', experts say  Sky News
  
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• Comet A3 Tracker For Friday: Where And When To See It Live And Online - Forbes

  26-09-2024 11:00 via news.google.com
  Comet A3 Tracker For Friday: Where And When To See It Live And Online  Forbes‘Brighter than expected’ comet may be visible without telescope this week  The IndependentBright comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS could be visible without a telescope for the 1st time in 80,000 years. Here's how to see it this week.  Livescience.comConfused and curious about the comet everyone's talking about? Our beginner's guide to Comet C/2023 A3  Sky at Night MagazineBright
  
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