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Did An Alaska Research Program Cause Deadly Colombia Earthquake? A Fact-Check
A conspiracy theory has resurfaced on social media claiming that the earthquake in Colombia was caused by the High-frequency Active Auroral Research Program.
"Cleaner, Modern": Instagram Changes Its Wordmark Logo After A Decade
Adam Mosseri called the redesign 'cleaner and more modern,' though many users mocked the new script for resembling the word 'Instagzam.
When Karoline Leavitt Became Trump's Voice On India-US Trade, War With Pak
Leavitt was not a policymaker. But the Trump veteran who served in his press office during his first term, emerged as one of the administration's most visible public messengers during Trump's second term at the White House
Pakistan Enters Moon Race: "Jinnah-1" Rover Aims For South Pole Mission
Jinnah-1 will study the geology of the lunar surface and conduct key experiments related to future lunar research.
Boeing's Broken Engine Parts Hit Ryanair Jet Window Before Man's Head Was Sucked Outside
Investigators also found bird remains inside the engine, suggesting the plane may have struck birds during takeoff.
Trump Orders Navy To Return To Older System Of Launching Jets Off Aircraft Carriers
The switch could cost billions and needs more sailors to operate, at a time when the Navy already has 20,000 unfilled fleet positions.
Hot topic: why is Burnham so reluctant to talk about the climate crisis?
Extreme heat is harming the wellbeing of the ordinary people the PM champions, yet he has ignored the subjectFrom the first day Andy Burnham came into office, climate scientists, campaigners and some of the ordinary people surviving through this summer of extreme heat began to wonder when he would start to talk about the climate crisis.Up until this week, many held back from criticism. After all, he had only been in power for a couple weeks; it felt far too early to start to judge and call him out on it. Continue reading...
Builders, bakers and cheeseburger-makers: the UK workers struggling in extreme heat
From chefs to paramedics, workers tell the Guardian how they are coping and unions outline the changes needed in the workplaceIn the sweltering kitchen of the Plimsoll pub in north London, the head chef, Joshua Swinney, has a frozen tea towel wrapped around his neck to combat the heat.As temperatures exceeded 35C (95F) in the capital, workers who were not lucky enough to be in air-conditioned offices sweltered in the heat. Continue reading...
World War II Memorial In Washington Vandalised With Bubbles, Graffiti
The World War Two memorial in Washington was vandalized with bubbly soap and graffiti on Thursday, prompting vows from the US government to find the perpetrator.
Alleged victim of Alan Jones made broadcaster soft-boiled eggs with soldiers and ironed his underpants, court told
Former 2GB and 2UE radio broadcaster is facing 22 indecent assault and sexual touching charges. Jones, 85, has pleaded not guiltyFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA young driver for Alan Jones felt “violated” and “trapped” when the broadcaster allegedly touched him on the penis in the car and kissed him in a lift, but didn’t complain due to the “extraordinary” power dynamic between the pair, a Sydney court has been told.Complainant C, now aged in his 40s, on Friday told Jones’s indecent assault trial that interactions between the pair escalated over time. Continue reading...
‘Unprecedented’ rain kills four in Japan as thousands stranded at airport
Evacuation orders issued for 400,000 as torrential rains hit Chiba prefecture as flooding risks remain high despite rainfall easing At least four people died in eastern Japan after “unprecedented” heavy rain that left nearly 7,000 stranded at Tokyo’s Narita airport, and forced thousands to take refuge in government buildings.The torrential rains hit Chiba prefecture, east of Tokyo, on Thursday night, triggering landslide warnings and power outages. Evacuation orders were issued for more than 400,000 people in Chiba and other areas, and about 45,000 homes lost power, as 115mm of rain fell hourly, approximately the same amount usually recorded for the whole month of August. Continue reading...
Trump Announces Tariffs Of Up To 100% On Imported Drones To Counter China
President Donald Trump announced on Thursday tariffs of up to 100 percent on imports of unmanned drones and their components to reduce US reliance on imports in an industry dominated by China.
