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Authorities arrest an arson suspect in connection with wildfires in Spokane
Authorities in Spokane, Washington, have arrested a suspect in connection with one of three wildfires that tore through the area over the weekend of 2 and 3 August 2026. Aaron Farinacci, 37, a convicted felon, was detained at his home and charged with first-degree arson over the Old Trails fire. The blazes have devastated the…
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System Of A Down’s Serj Tankian says drummer John Dolmayan is tired of Donald Trump despite past support of US president: “I know so many Armenians in Los Angeles who voted for Trump and now regret it”
System Of A Down singer Serj Tankian has said that the band’s drummer, John Dolmayan, has grown “tired” of Donald Trump, despite having been a vocal supporter of the US president in the past. Dolmayan, who is also Tankian’s brother-in-law, previously drew attention within the rock community for his outspoken conservative views, making this apparent…
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Fridge blunders over what food should go in the fridge leaves Britons hot under the collar
A report highlights widespread confusion among Britons over which foods genuinely need to be kept in the fridge, with many households apparently getting it wrong. The mix-up matters because incorrectly storing food can affect its taste, texture and safety, potentially leading to unnecessary waste or, in some cases, spoiled produce being eaten. Common points of…
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Reform UK regains slim polling lead after signs of Labour enjoying a ‘Burnham bounce’ under their new PM
A new opinion poll suggests Reform UK has retaken a narrow lead over Labour, after signs that Labour had briefly closed the gap in what commentators dubbed a “Burnham bounce” following Andy Burnham’s elevation to Prime Minister. The finding indicates that any initial boost in support Labour received from the leadership change has proven short-lived,…
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Greek PM says EU capitals should be able to suspend asylum claims in move which risks stoking growing EU divisions over immigration ahead of emergency summit to discuss last week’s storming of Ceuta by migrants
The Greek prime minister has said that individual EU member states should be granted the power to suspend asylum claims, a stance likely to deepen existing rifts within the bloc over how to handle migration. The remarks come ahead of an emergency EU summit convened to address last week’s mass crossing into the Spanish enclave…
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Goodburn pleads for more funding for rare cancer research
Scottish swimmer Archie Goodburn, who was diagnosed with brain cancer at 22, is urging the UK government to provide further funding for rare cancer research, following the recent passing of the Rare Cancers Bill. His appeal highlights the ongoing gap between new legislation and the practical funding needed to support research and treatment for less…
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British AI chip start-up founded by 25-year-old sixth form dropout valued at £2.5billion
A British start-up developing artificial intelligence chips has been valued at £2.5 billion, despite being founded by a 25-year-old entrepreneur who left school before completing his A-levels. The valuation underlines the intense investor appetite for firms building specialist hardware for AI applications, and highlights how young, non-traditional founders are increasingly able to build significant technology…
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AI skills more valuable than MBA, new survey suggests
Among the executives surveyed, 91% said they’re increasing compensation for employees with AI skills.
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Strengthen the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program — Don’t Tear It Down
We shouldn’t dismantle a system that has served patients well for decades.
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Spain and Europe’s Crisis of Meaning
The Ceuta crisis leaves in its wake a series of follow-on crises that illuminate strategic challenges for Spain, Europe, and America alike.