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Homes near pylons to get £2,500 - full list of 43 locations
The UK government has announced plans to offer £2,500 off electricity bills to households living near new or upgraded overhead transmission lines. The money will be paid over a 10-year period, with payments starting from 2027. The list of eligible locations has been shared with thousands of households. The discounts will be made once projects have secured all necessary consents and construction works have started. Most eligible households will receive the discount automatically on their electricity bill every 6 months via their energy supplier, but some may need to apply. Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander has urged households near these sites to check if they qualify for the discount.
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One of Russia’s largest grain terminals in Novorossiysk has ceased operations following a drone attack
One of Russia's largest grain terminals in Novorossiysk, one of the country's key grain export hubs, has been hit by a drone attack overnight on August 12. The attack damaged port and other infrastructure in the city, with the Novorosiysh Grain Terminal, a key part of Russia’s grain export infrastructure on the Black Sea, suspending operations. The terminal's owner, Demetra Holding, confirmed that the terminal had been damaged but did not specify the extent of the damage. The incident comes amid ongoing issues with Russia's grain logistics in the Azov-Black Sea basin, leading to a significant decline in grain exports in August.
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Defending champion Shelton rolls into Montreal semis
Defending champion Shelton advanced to the semi-finals of the ATP Masters 1000 event in Montreal, where he will face fellow American Learner Tien, who defeated Spain's Daniel Merida 6-3, 6-2. Rafael Jodar advanced to his fifth semi-final by defeating France's Arthur Fils 7-6 (7/5), 6- 3, and will play against 25-year-old American Brandon Nakashima for a place in the final. This is the first time since 1992 that three American men have reached the last four in Canada. Despite a minor injury, Joder remains focused on improving his game rather than his ranking.
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Jenna Fischer and Lucy Davis' bittersweet bond over breast cancer
US actress Jenna Fischer has supported actress Lucy Davis after she revealed she has been diagnosed with incurable breast cancer. The Office star, who took on Lucy's role as The Office receptionist in the US spinoff of the show, expressed the joy of continuing work after a cancer diagnosis. She was diagnosed with Stage 1 Triple Positive breast cancer in 2023 but it was removed before it could spread to the rest of her body. After undergoing surgery, chemotherapy and radiation, Jenna now uses her platform to promote the life-saving value of routine mammograms and early detection. Despite her diagnosis being declared incurable, Davis said she still wishes to continue acting and is 'perfectly able to do so'
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US strikes in Yemen killed 153 civilians in 2025, Pentagon report says
US military strikes in Yemen killed 153 civilians and injured 243 others in 2025, according to a Pentagon report to Congress. The report, submitted under a 2018 law requiring annual disclosures of civilian casualties, identified three operations that were deemed "more likely than not" to have caused civilian harm. One strike in Sanaa on April 6, 2025, killed five civilians and wounded 25, while another in Ras Isa port on April 17 killed 80 civilians and injuring 171 others. The Human Rights Watch has called for an investigation into the Ras Isa attack as a possible war crime. The Pentagon's overall assessment stated that U.S. military operations in 2025 resulted in 153 civilian deaths and 243 injuries.
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Texas Mother Arrested in Mexico for 1996 Murder of 3-Year-Old Daughter - Archynewsy
Maria Narez, a Texas mother accused of murdering her 3-year-old daughter Kassandra White in 1996, was arrested in Mexico on August 8 after nearly three decades of being a fugitive. The case against Narez began shortly after Kassandra's death, with a grand jury initially indicted Narez on a capital murder charge in April 1997 but she was released pending trial. She failed to appear at subsequent court hearings later that year, leading to a warrant for her arrest in late 1997 when she crossed the border into Mexico to avoid prosecution. The fugitive hunt ended through a coordinated operation between American and Mexican authorities. Narez remains in custody in Mexico while authorities begin the formal international extradition proceedings required to return her to the United States. Once completed, she is scheduled to be formally arraigned on the capital murder charges.
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Meet Rosie, the five-year-old who turned a princess-dress scooter ride into a £4,000 fundraiser for her friend
Rosie, five, has raised over £4,000 for her friend Sid, who uses a wheelchair due to spinal muscular atrophy type 1 (SMA1), a condition that causes muscle weakness and a lack of motor neuron function in infants. Sid's parents have been raising funds to make their home more accessible. Rosie decided to raise funds by completing a 6.8 km scooter ride in her favourite princess dress, completing a lap of Leybourne Lakes Country Park in her dress. So far, she has raised £4.2 million for Sid. Sid was treated with the £1.8m single dose of gene therapy Zolgensma and there is still no cure for SMA, but medications and therapies can help manage the condition.
8Politicsweau.com
David Crowley wins Democratic nomination for governor in Wisconsin, AP projects
David Crowley has won the Wisconsin primary for governor, defeating a democratic socialist Francesca Hong, who fell short of delivering another win for progressives in a battleground state. Crowley, who is vying to become Wisconsin’s first Black governor, is expected to face Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany, who has been endorsed by President Donald Trump. The win was the movement's first major success in a purple state, and raised concerns among party leaders that such candidates might struggle against Republicans and jeopardize their party's hopes of recapturing control of the U.K. Senate and U.H. House. Outgoing Wisconsin governor Tony Evers had also endorsed Crowley, and congratulated him on his win on social media. The loss of Hong in Wisconsin may have dampened the momentum of progressive candidates, but it's not expected to significantly impact the party's control of state government.
9Techqoshe.com
Universities are buying and selling property for data centers, prompting concerns about an AI brain drain - Joshua Hong
Universities are increasingly selling and selling property for data centers, raising concerns about an AI brain drain. This comes as data centers compete for large parcels with access to electricity, water, and fiber infrastructure, which can be worth more as AI infrastructure than classrooms, laboratories, or research space. The George Washington University's sale of its Virginia campus to Amazon illustrates the encroachment of AI onto higher education's doorstep. The University of Michigan is also planning a $1.25 billion high-performance computing and research center in Ypsilanti Township. Former professor Ellen Scully-Russ believes this shift is indicative of a shift in higher education where financial pressures and demand for data center real estate are competing.
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Why Trump’s MMR vaccine order is the latest public health disaster, with effects set to last years
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that revamps the country's childhood vaccination policy to support "maximal parental choice". This includes reducing the vaccines recommended for every child from 18 to 11, including those against hepatitis A, hepatitis B, rotavirus, meningococcal disease, influenza and COVID. The order does not immediately ban vaccines or overturn state vaccine mandates, but suggests that the established vaccine schedule may be excessive or unsafe. It also encourages separate medical visits for each childhood vaccine, despite no evidence that multiple vaccines at the same time causes immune systems to overwhelm children's immune systems. The Congressional Budget Office estimates that these barriers to access will leave 7.8 million more people uninsured by 2034. The largest effect on premature deaths may come from reduced access to health care.
