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Introducing Ulez was my hardest decision as mayor of London – but now we know its astonishing impact | Sadiq Khan
Sadiq Khan, the mayor of London, reflects on introducing and expanding the ultra-low emission zone (Ulez), describing it as his hardest decision in office but one now vindicated by evidence of its health benefits. Initially fiercely opposed by critics who accused him of attacking motorists, the scheme has since been credited with sharply reducing air…
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Former Fauci associate David Morens pleads guilty to conspiracy
David Morens, former senior adviser at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and once an associate to Anthony Fauci, pleaded guilty on Thursday to a conspiracy to defraud the U.S. in relation to efforts to evade Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests. The Justice Department announced the guilty plea Tuesday. In April, the…
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The Indian activist jailed after taking on a luxury hotel plan
Pranab Doley, a prominent activist in Assam, India, has been detained under the country’s National Security Act after taking part in a June protest against a planned luxury hotel near Kaziranga National Park, a Unesco World Heritage Site renowned for its rhinos, tigers and elephants. Although a court granted him bail on 29 July, the…
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DEVIN TOWNSEND: ‘Since ‘The Moth’ Was Done, I’ve Written About 100 Songs’
Canadian metal musician Devin Townsend has revealed he has written around 100 songs since completing his orchestral metal opus “The Moth”, which was released in May 2026 via InsideOut Music. Speaking to Metal Insider, Townsend said he is now developing roughly five different projects simultaneously, crediting an increasingly efficient creative process and a dedicated team…
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Meta hooked children on Facebook and Instagram, court hears
A landmark trial began in Oakland, California, in which lawyers for 29 US states, including California and New York, accuse Meta of deliberately designing Facebook and Instagram to be addictive to children and failing to keep users under 13 off its platforms. The case, described as the biggest legal challenge Meta has faced, will run…
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Industry legend Warren Spector is retiring: ‘I’m feeling like I’ve done what I set out to do’
Warren Spector, the veteran video game designer known for classics such as Deus Ex and System Shock, has announced his retirement from the games industry. In a farewell statement, he said he feels he has “done what I set out to do,” marking the end of a career that helped shape the immersive sim genre…
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Major Streamer Officially Makes a Profit and Immediately Increases Subscription Costs
Peacock, NBCUniversal’s streaming service, is raising prices across all of its subscription tiers, following a broader trend among major streamers. The increase comes as the platform, which trails rivals such as Netflix and HBO Max in subscriber numbers, works to strengthen its position, including through a bundle offer with Apple TV. Monthly fees will rise…
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Narcos expert who placed US sanctions on notorious Kinahan trio reveals KEY strategy the State must implement immediately to stop Cartel rivals’ plans to fill inevitable vacuum
A US expert who helped design the sanctions programme that targeted Ireland’s notorious Kinahan cartel has warned that the state must act swiftly to prevent rival gangs from stepping into the vacuum left behind. The intervention highlights ongoing concerns that dismantling one criminal network, however successful, does not eliminate the underlying drug trade, and that…
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Court upholds EPA rule forcing polluters to pay for ‘forever chemical’ pollution
An Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule putting polluters on the hook to clean up toxic “forever chemicals” was upheld in court on Tuesday despite an industry challenge. The rule in question formally designates two specific forever chemicals, called PFOA and PFOS, as “hazardous substances.” That gives the EPA more authority to investigate and clean up…
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In Zavier Gozo, Crystal Palace land a US prospect living up to the hype
Crystal Palace have completed the transfer of 19-year-old American winger Zavier Gozo from Real Salt Lake, capping a rapid rise for one of US soccer’s most talked-about young prospects. The five-year deal, reportedly worth around £11m, comes as Gozo seeks to convert standout MLS form into a breakthrough with the senior USMNT, having narrowly missed…