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The surprising Texas city where thousands of Gen-Z’ers are flocking to live
San Antonio has emerged as the most popular Texas destination for Generation Z residents, according to data from real estate platform Redfin analysing 2024 census migration patterns. Rather than heading to traditionally popular cities like Austin or Dallas, nearly 11,000 young people born between 1997 and 2012 relocated to San Antonio, signalling a shift in…
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Bath University rugby team ‘plotted to spike drinks of female students at pub’: Probe is launched
The University of Bath has launched an independent investigation into allegations that members of its rugby club plotted to spike the drinks of female students during Freshers’ Week. The claims emerged after screenshots of a WhatsApp message circulated in which an anonymous student reported overhearing rugby players discussing spiking her and her friends at a…
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Public Citizen challenges government-funded Trump adverts over propaganda rules
Public Citizen has asked the US Federal Communications Commission and Federal Trade Commission to tell broadcasters to stop airing Trump advertisements that it says may breach laws against taxpayer-funded propaganda and restrictions on federal employees’ political activity. The group argues that one advert, “The Final Battle”, reuses footage and audio from a 2024 Trump campaign…
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Five men arrested near RAF Fairford after suspect calls 999
A suspected bomb plot near RAF Fairford was disrupted after one of five men arrested there called 999, prompting an armed police response. Investigators are examining why he made the call and whether the incident was an attempted attack, an effort to withdraw from a plan, or a deliberate signal to British and US authorities;…
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Madison Beer gushes over ‘incredible’ Justin Herbert, WAG culture is headed to college & the NASCAR swear jar
WAG culture has expanded to college American football, marking a significant shift in how athlete relationships are commercialised at the college level. A make-up artist named Allison Kaye has created a thriving business providing “Game Day Glam” services to players’ girlfriends, a business model that reflects growing commercial opportunities in college sports as NIL (name,…
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Puppy love! Statue honouring brave dog named Tsunami who helped rescue trapped victims after Venezuela earthquake is unveiled
A nine-year-old Border Collie rescue dog named Tsunami has been honoured with a bronze statue in Maracaibo for his heroic work rescuing survivors after Venezuela’s devastating earthquakes. The statue commemorates his role in saving 26 people in La Guarria, with Tsunami receiving the title ‘Guardian of Hope’ and a Medal of Honour for his exceptional…
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Dengue fever outbreak triggers states of emergency in 3 southern counties
Three Florida counties—Pasco, Hillsborough and Pinellas—declared local states of emergency as dengue cases spread. The declarations let officials speed up mosquito-control work, make emergency purchases, coordinate responses and seek assistance or reimbursement where applicable. Florida reported 190 locally acquired cases across six counties in surveillance data covering cases with onset through 19 September: 170 in…
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Newsom’s coastal defences could worsen beach loss, experts warn
California Governor Gavin Newsom has implemented an emergency plan to protect coastal homes and infrastructure from severe El Niño weather by constructing barriers made of rocks, seawalls, and concrete along the shoreline. However, coastal experts have strongly criticised this approach, warning that whilst these measures offer short-term protection, they risk causing substantial long-term damage to…