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Japanese company unveils futuristic cooling box that blasts cold air at users in bizarre way to beat the heat

  • Japanese firm unveils device blasting cold air to cool users.
  • Positioned as a quirky alternative to air conditioning or fans.
  • Continues Japan's tradition of unusual tech innovations.

A Japanese company has unveiled an unusual cooling device designed to help people beat the summer heat by blasting cold air directly at them. The gadget forms part of a wider trend of inventive, sometimes eccentric, Japanese engineering aimed at everyday problems, contrasting with more conventional Western methods…

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SNP’s latest bid to break up Britain is derailed by new Prime Minister

  • SNP's independence push stalls under new PM Andy Burnham
  • Leadership change at No 10 sidelines constitutional debate
  • Setback follows Starmer's departure from Downing Street

The Scottish National Party's renewed push for a second independence referendum has stalled following the appointment of Andy Burnham as the new Prime Minister, who has shown little appetite for reopening the constitutional debate. This marks another setback for the SNP's long-running campaign to break up the United…

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Newsom admin faces questions over $6.2M diaper contract after touting ‘competitive’ process

  • Newsom admin releases $6.2M Baby2Baby diaper contract after criticism
  • Contract's noncompetitive award process had faced scrutiny
  • Programme gives 400 free diapers to newborns at CA hospitals

The Newsom administration has released the contract behind California's $6.2 million diaper programme following scrutiny over why the deal was awarded on a noncompetitive basis and a reported delay in publishing the agreement. The disclosure comes after officials had previously described the procurement process as "competitive," prompting questions…

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Labour council leader who compared St George’s flag campaigners to paedophiles has complaint he ‘made racist comments about Nigerians’ dismissed

  • Labour council leader faced complaint over alleged racist Nigerian comments
  • He previously compared St George's flag campaigners to paedophiles
  • The racism complaint against him has been dismissed

A Labour council leader who previously likened people campaigning to fly the St George's flag to paedophiles has had a separate complaint against him dismissed, in which he was accused of making racist comments about Nigerians. The case highlights ongoing scrutiny of the councillor's public remarks, with critics…

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Trump just expanded his tariff playbook with a powerful trade weapon no president has ever used

  • Trump imposes 50% tariffs on Canada using a never-before-used legal power.
  • Section 338 of the 1930 Tariff Act grants the president broad tariff authority.
  • Experts warn unpredictable tariff policy is deterring business investment.

President Donald Trump has imposed 50% tariffs on a range of Canadian goods by invoking Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930, a provision that has never previously been used by any US president. The move marks an expansion of Trump's approach to trade policy, giving him…

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British grandfather who is stranded in Dubai with no way home and says he is now facing homelessness after ‘series of misfortunes’

  • British grandfather stuck in Dubai with no way home
  • Says he now risks becoming homeless there
  • Blames a "series of misfortunes" for his situation

A British grandfather says he has become stranded in Dubai with no means of returning home, and now fears he could be left homeless after what he describes as a "series of misfortunes". The case highlights the vulnerability of British travellers abroad who fall into financial or logistical…

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Georgia coach sounds off: If Congress won’t act, SEC should just break away from NCAA and govern themselves

  • Kirby Smart says SEC should break from NCAA if Congress won't act.
  • Comments made at SEC Media Days amid NIL and transfer rule frustrations.
  • SEC commissioner Sankey also exploring options outside NCAA.

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart used his appearance at SEC Media Days in Tampa, Florida, to argue that if Congress fails to pass federal legislation on college sports, the SEC should consider governing itself independently of the NCAA. His comments reflect growing frustration among power-conference coaches over the…

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Venture capitalist forked out $10,000 for a beard transplant to be taken more seriously at work

  • VC paid $10,000 for a beard transplant
  • Aim was to appear older and more credible at work
  • Reflects growing trend of male cosmetic procedures for career reasons

A venture capitalist has spent $10,000 on a beard transplant, saying he wanted to look older and be taken more seriously in professional settings. He said sparse facial hair had made him feel he was perceived as younger and less credible by colleagues and clients, prompting him to…

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America bashed as ‘disgusting’ fascist regime during progressive call with Abdul El-Sayed, Cori Bush

  • Progressives on a call reportedly called America a "disgusting" fascist regime
  • Abdul El-Sayed and Cori Bush named as attendees of the call
  • One speaker allegedly invoked comparisons to a "fourth Reich"

A Fox News report criticises several prominent progressive Democrats for remarks made during a call, in which the United States was described as a "disgusting" fascist regime, with one speaker also invoking comparisons to a "fourth Reich". Those said to have taken part or been present include Michigan…

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Charli xcx plays film director in new Camera video

  • Charli xcx released "Camera," her fourth single from Music, Fashion, Film
  • Video, directed by Aidan Zamiri, stars actor Vincent Cassel
  • Album out 24 July, ahead of her film role and September tour

Charli xcx has released the music video for "Camera," the fourth and final single from her forthcoming album Music, Fashion, Film, arriving as a black-and-white clip in which she plays a film director on set. Directed by Aidan Zamiri, the video features French actor Vincent Cassel and completes…

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