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Where are the US’s safest big cities? New study released
The article’s text was unavailable because access to the page was denied. As a result, it is not possible to verify the study’s findings or summarise its claims reliably. The supplied title indicates that it concerns a new study ranking the safest large US cities, but no methodology, rankings, figures or source details were provided.…
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Drone footage shows Wisconsin tornado damage
An EF-2 tornado struck Wisconsin, causing significant damage that has been documented in drone footage showing the extent of the destruction. Local officials declared a state of disaster as emergency crews worked to clear debris and assess the scale of the damage, with the storm’s aftermath posing ongoing hazards to the affected community. No fatalities…
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Teachers ruin boys’ university chances because they underestimate A-level grades, study says
A study reported by the Daily Mail claims that teachers’ predicted A-level grades are more likely to underestimate boys’ actual results than girls’, potentially damaging boys’ chances of securing university places. Since UK universities largely base offers on predicted grades, an underestimate can mean able male students are steered towards less competitive courses or institutions,…
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Children left sidelined at school up to twice as likely to become jobless and not be in education or training when turning 18, study finds
A study has found that children who are sidelined or excluded at school are up to twice as likely to end up out of work, education or training (NEET) by the age of 18. The research highlights a strong link between negative school experiences, such as exclusion or feeling marginalised, and poor long-term outcomes for…
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Previous winners Douglas Stuart and Marlon James lead a Brit-heavy Booker prize longlist
Booker prize judges have named their 2026 longlist, with previous winners Douglas Stuart and Marlon James both featuring alongside three-time nominee Elizabeth Strout. The 13-strong selection, revealed on Tuesday and chaired by classicist Mary Beard, spans authors of seven nationalities across three continents, with almost half based in the UK, and is being praised for…
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Logitech’s handheld plans are on ice — don’t expect a G Cloud 2 soon
Logitech has no plans to release a follow-up to its G Cloud streaming handheld, according to Robin Piispanen, the company’s new head of Logitech G. Speaking to The Verge, he said cloud gaming infrastructure has stagnated and the original device failed to hold most buyers’ interest, meaning a “G Cloud 2” is not currently on…
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US consumers are ‘more wary than willing’ to engage with AI in entertainment content, Luminate study finds
A new report from Luminate Intelligence has found that US consumers are generally more cautious than enthusiastic about engaging with entertainment content made using generative AI. The findings, part of the “AI & Media: Audience Attitudes” study published on 24 July, matter because they highlight persistent consumer scepticism towards AI-generated films, TV shows, music and…
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More rail services in England set to slow as heatwave shrinks soil
South Western Railway is expected to announce reduced train speeds and timetable changes as prolonged drought conditions cause the soil beneath railway embankments to shrink, disturbing track alignment. This follows similar measures already confirmed by rail operators in the east of England, and reflects a wider pattern of the climate crisis increasingly disrupting Britain’s railway…
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What is Jodrell Bank and what does it do?
The UK government has decided to withdraw funding for the Jodrell Bank Observatory in Cheshire, prompting warnings that all scientific work at the UK’s largest telescope could cease within two years. The University of Manchester, which owns the site, is now searching for alternative funding before the cuts take effect in 2028, while astronomers have…