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Boeing 737 Max operators told to check fuselages for cracks
The US Federal Aviation Administration has ordered operators of Boeing 737 Max aircraft to inspect fuselage components for possible cracks. Although none have been found on Max planes so far, the directive matters because similar flaws were identified in older 737 models and could weaken an aircraft’s structural integrity if left unaddressed. The inspections, due…
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Minister forced to deny Andy Burnham is ‘too blokey’ after PM told to tone down beer and football references
Home Office minister Anna Turley has rejected suggestions that Prime Minister Andy Burnham is “too blokey” after reports that Downing Street advisers urged him to reduce football and pub-related content in his social media videos. She said his approach was authentic and accessible, arguing that it helped politicians engage with the public and that enjoying…
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Rail passengers face second day of disruption across north-west England
Rail passengers across north-west England faced a second day of disruption after a power failure at Manchester’s rail operating centre halted services and caused widespread cancellations and delays. Although signalling was restored late on Thursday, the incident left trains and crews out of position, meaning several operators expected altered or cancelled services into Friday afternoon.…
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‘This is very real redlining’: outrage in Little Rock as two datacenters loom
Two proposed hyperscale datacentres in and near Little Rock have prompted cross-party opposition, with residents and local leaders worried about pressure on water supplies, electricity bills and natural resources. Critics also argue that the developments risk repeating racial and economic inequities by converting rural, Black-owned land to industrial use, while supporters point to investment and…
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Tariff refunds boost quarterly earnings for some of biggest US companies
The article’s full text was unavailable because access to the page was denied, so its claims cannot be independently summarised. Based on the headline, it appears to report that tariff refunds increased quarterly earnings for several large US companies. No details were provided on the companies involved, the value of refunds, the tariffs concerned or…
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Restore co-founder ‘suggested Farage had been bought by Jews’ – as Restore stands accused of being ‘far-right in a suit’
Restore, the party founded by former Reform MP Rupert Lowe, is facing fresh accusations of antisemitism after co-founder Charlie Downes responded to a Nigel Farage social media post with an image seemingly implying Farage had been “bought” by Jewish supporters. Campaigners including Labour Against Anti-Semitism and the Campaign Against Anti-Semitism condemned the post as invoking…
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Good Charlotte join Hilary Duff on-stage at Madison Square Garden just hours after the Madden Brothers’ company carried out mass layoffs at US music journalism titles
Good Charlotte’s Joel and Benji Madden made a surprise appearance during Hilary Duff’s Madison Square Garden concert, joining her to perform the band’s 2002 song ‘The Anthem’. The appearance drew attention because it occurred only hours after their company, Veeps, reportedly made extensive redundancies at several long-running US music publications, raising concerns about the future…
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Target is Slicing Open Pokémon Card Boxes Before They’re Sold in a Bid to Deter Scalpers, Fans Say
Target is reportedly cutting or removing the shrink wrap from Pokémon card boxes in some stores and online orders to discourage scalpers from reselling sealed products at a profit. The move matters because unopened packaging is central to resale value, while collectors who intend to open the cards are less affected; however, Target has not…
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Autism providers cheer Trump crackdown after millions allegedly stolen from children through Medicaid fraud
American autism care providers and advocates have voiced support for the Trump administration’s crackdown on Medicaid fraud, saying the alleged theft of millions of federal dollars has harmed both taxpayers and children with autism who depend on the programme. The Autism Families Alliance, a coalition of clinicians, behavioural therapists and families of autistic children, says…
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UK house prices flat in July, says Lloyds, as buyers struggle with affordability
UK house prices were broadly unchanged in July, according to Lloyds, as higher mortgage rates and uncertainty linked to Middle East tensions continued to strain buyers’ affordability. The figures suggest a housing market in relative stasis rather than crisis, with demand steady but activity highly sensitive to borrowing costs and household confidence. The average home…