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Country Music Is Coming Out Strong Against Data Centers
Country music artists across the political spectrum have united in opposition to data centre construction, with stars including Brad Paisley, Tanya Tucker, Willie Nelson and Gavin Adcock speaking out against facilities they say drain local electricity and water supplies. The wave of criticism, which has gathered pace over recent weeks, reflects growing unease among both…
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Taxman unearths £1.36bn in unpaid inheritance tax – as fears of new ‘death tax’ loom
HMRC has recovered an extra £1.36billion over the past five years by investigating estates suspected of underpaying inheritance tax, according to figures obtained by NFU Mutual via a Freedom of Information request. The disclosure comes amid growing anxiety about a potential new “death tax”, after speculation that new Prime Minister Andy Burnham could pursue a…
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Switch 2 Has Reportedly Already Surpassed GameCube’s UK Sales
The Nintendo Switch 2 has reportedly overtaken the GameCube’s UK sales after just one year on the market, according to industry analyst Christopher Dring of The Game Business, writing on Bluesky. This marks another milestone in what has been a strong UK sales run for the console, though it comes alongside a mixed picture for…
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Cornyn meeting with Blanche canceled ahead of key Judiciary Committee vote
Senator John Cornyn’s planned meeting with acting Attorney General Todd Blanche was cancelled shortly before the Senate Judiciary Committee was due to vote on Blanche’s nomination to become attorney general. The development matters because Cornyn’s support could determine whether the Republican nominee advances, with Democrats expected to oppose him unanimously. Cornyn has said he needs…
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Hint, a new AI startup co-founded by Martha Stewart, offers an AI assistant for homeowners
Martha Stewart has co-founded Hint, a new AI startup whose app, launched today, acts as an AI assistant for managing home maintenance and upkeep. The app aims to fill a gap in the market where homeowners lack a central tool to track the many tasks, documents and data associated with owning and running a home,…
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Revealed: The unspeakably evil plot that resulted in innocent mum Elaine Gee’s death in a fireball crash on the highway… after killer flew 4,000km to stab his girlfriend in Tasmania
Elaine Gee, an innocent mother, died in a fiery highway crash near Launceston, Tasmania, that has now been revealed to be the tragic by-product of a calculated plot by a man who flew roughly 4,000km across Australia intending to attack his girlfriend. Investigators found that the killer’s journey and planned assault set in motion a…
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Why the under is the play as Trevor Rogers and Tarik Skubal face off in Baltimore-Detroit matchup
A Fox News sports betting column recommends backing the “under” for a Baltimore Orioles versus Detroit Tigers game, centred on a pitching matchup between Detroit’s Tarik Skubal and Baltimore’s Trevor Rogers. The piece frames the pick within the context of Major League Baseball’s looming trade deadline, suggesting bettors should reduce their stake sizes on baseball…
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Teachers’ names and phone numbers leaked on dark web after Department for Education hacked
The Department for Education has confirmed that hackers stole approximately 607,000 records, later leaked on the dark web, containing the names, job titles, email addresses and phone numbers of school leaders, university staff and government officials. The breach exposed the department to criticism over cybersecurity standards, with experts warning that government bodies remain vulnerable “soft…
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Drinkflation: why British booze is getting weaker
Major beer brands in the UK are quietly reducing the alcohol strength of their drinks while keeping prices and container sizes the same, a practice dubbed “drinkflation”. Carling Original, one of Britain’s best-selling beers, will drop from 4.0% to 3.4% alcohol by volume (ABV) from October, following similar moves already made by rivals. The change…
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Xia Siyuan to lead new Wuchang: Fallen Feathers sequel
A sequel to soulslike game Wuchang: Fallen Feathers has been confirmed, with original creative director Xia Siyuan returning to lead development despite the collapse of the game’s original studio, Leenzee. This matters because the project’s future was in doubt after Xia departed Leenzee, which subsequently fell apart, leaving fans uncertain whether a follow-up to a…