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Spanberger intervening in proposed NextEra-Dominion merger
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger plans to seek formal intervenor status in the regulatory review of NextEra Energy’s proposed acquisition of Dominion Energy. The move would give her administration a direct role in scrutinising a deal that could reshape the state’s electricity system, with implications for household bills, jobs and future energy investment. The all-stock transaction…
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The one actor most likely to guarantee a great movie, according to science
The scientific selection. The post The one actor most likely to guarantee a great movie, according to science first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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DOJ accuses Duke Law of racial discrimination against white, Asian applicants
The US Department of Justice has accused Duke Law School of illegally considering race in admissions, alleging that its practices disadvantaged white and Asian applicants. The finding is significant because it is part of the Trump administration’s wider scrutiny of university admissions following the 2023 Supreme Court decision restricting race-conscious admissions. The department said Duke…
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National Gallery studying Freedom 250 IndyCar vibrations’ impact on art
The National Gallery of Art is examining whether vibrations from the planned Freedom 250 IndyCar race in Washington could affect artworks in its collection. The assessment matters because high-speed racing near the National Mall may create vibration levels that pose conservation risks, requiring organisers and the museum to determine whether protective measures are needed. The…
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Teen shot twice while driving through Sydney streets in terrifying ambush
The article text provided does not contain the actual story content — only the Daily Mail website’s navigation menu and a list of unrelated headline links were captured. No details about the reported shooting of a teenager in Greenacre, Sydney, are present in the supplied text, so a factual summary of the incident cannot be…
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Thune, Schumer wrestle over deal to fund government, start August recess
The article text was not available: the page returned an access-denied message, so its contents cannot be summarised reliably. From the headline alone, it appears to concern negotiations between Senate leaders John Thune and Chuck Schumer over government funding and the timing of the August recess. No further details, figures or outcomes can be confirmed…
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‘It is British life’: No 10 enters ‘vertical drinking’ row
Downing Street has urged Westminster City Council to work with London pubs after proposals appeared to discourage “vertical drinking” — customers standing while drinking — in parts of the West End. The row matters because ministers and the hospitality sector argue that standing at the bar is a longstanding part of pub culture and that…
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Labour’s social media curfew plans for young people in tatters as nearly eight in ten teenagers admit they would simply opt out of them
Labour’s proposed “social media curfew” for young people appears unworkable, according to new polling showing that nearly eight in ten teenagers say they would simply find ways to bypass any restrictions imposed on their online access. The finding undermines a flagship policy the government has been considering as part of efforts to curb children’s exposure…
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Teenagers overwhelmingly likely to turn off optional social media curfews – poll
The research by Censuswide found 84.6% of 16 to 18-year-olds said they would opt out of the proposed curfews.
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What’s next for Fauci?
Dr Anthony Fauci announced that he would leave his federal health roles in December 2022, ending a long career that made him one of America’s best-known public-health officials. The decision mattered because Fauci had been a central adviser during the COVID-19 pandemic and a prominent, often politically divisive, voice on infectious disease policy. Fauci said…