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Decisions made by governments and major institutions can shape international relations, travel and economic conditions. This topic brings together those developments and their consequences for people across the region.

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Chiefs heiress Gracie Hunt reveals why she lifts heavy weights — and doesn’t count calories

  • Hunt prioritises strength training over calorie counting.
  • Coeliac disease shapes her approach to nutrition.
  • The interview also covered faith, football and engagement.

Gracie Hunt, a member of the Kansas City Chiefs’ ownership family, discussed her approach to fitness and nutrition, saying strength training has become the foundation of her routine. She said she lifts heavy weights and follows a simple dietary rule rather than counting calories, presenting the approach as…

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3 of the Best First No. 1 Hits of 70s Glam Rock

  • Three glam rock acts achieved defining first UK number ones.
  • Bowie’s first UK chart-topper came through a 1975 re-release.
  • Sweet’s only number one led “The Jean Genie” on the chart.

This article highlights three glam rock singles that became landmark first UK number ones for their artists during the 1970s. It presents the songs as examples of the genre’s major hold on British pop culture, linking chart success to artists’ public images, musical influences and rivalries. - T.…

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We’re reaching peak camera with the Sony A7R VI

  • Sony’s A7R VI combines high resolution with flagship-level speed.
  • It shoots 66.8-megapixel images silently at up to 30fps.
  • Large files and a $4,500 price remain significant drawbacks.

Sony’s A7R VI is presented as a high-resolution camera that largely removes the traditional compromises associated with 60-plus-megapixel models. Its combination of speed, silent operation and advanced autofocus makes it suitable for demanding work such as sports, weddings and photojournalism, as well as landscapes and studio-style photography. The…

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Multiple people shot at Virginia State University, campus on lockdown: police

  • Several people were shot near Virginia State University’s Quad Annexes.
  • The campus was placed on lockdown.
  • Victims were taken to nearby hospitals.

Multiple people were shot at Virginia State University on Saturday morning, prompting the university to place the campus on lockdown. The incident matters because it involves an active public-safety situation at a university, with police and campus officials responding while the condition of those injured remains unclear. Virginia…

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Secondhand book sales are booming. Is it because of AI?

  • Unusual bulk purchases may be supplying books for AI training.
  • Some purchased books could be dismantled and scanned.
  • UK copyright rules are stricter than the US approach.

Independent second-hand booksellers are reporting unusually large bulk orders, prompting suspicion that the books are being bought to train artificial intelligence systems rather than for readers. The trend matters because some books may be digitised through “destructive scanning”, where their spines are removed and pages scanned before the…

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So much solar: Digging into the list of every US power plant that went online this year

  • Solar and batteries dominated new US power plants.
  • SunZia supplied most new wind capacity.
  • Major new gas capacity is still years away.

US power-sector data show that 368 utility-scale plants began operating in the first half of 2026, with solar and battery projects dominating both the number of completions and much of the added capacity. The figures matter because they offer a concrete view of current construction trends, even as…

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Women’s U20 World Cup boycott may hurt in short term but can send Fifa a vital message | Tom Garry

  • A boycott could pressure Fifa into significant reform.
  • Young women players would unfairly bear immediate costs.
  • The dispute concerns Fifa’s governance and tournament commercial plans.

The article argues that a boycott of forthcoming women’s youth football tournaments could damage players in the short term but might be necessary to force meaningful reform at Fifa. It says the threat of teams withdrawing from the Women’s Under-20 World Cup, Under-17 World Cup and senior World…

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Top Dem operative brushes off latest scandal plaguing Maine Senate candidate as ‘salacious gossip’

  • Democrats stand by Maine Senate nominee Troy Jackson amid new allegations.
  • Reports claim Jackson had children with his second cousin, partner Lana Pelletier.
  • A resurfaced 1988 police report also accuses Jackson of assault.

Senior Democratic figures, including former DNC chair Donna Brazile, are declining to withdraw support for Maine Senate candidate Troy Jackson despite a fresh wave of controversy surrounding his personal history. Jackson became the party's nominee after Graham Platner, the original primary winner, dropped out in July following a…

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