In 2017, USGS released 72.57 kg of dye into Idaho’s Kootenai River; aircraft tracked it from above

In 2017, USGS released 72.57 kg of dye into Idaho’s Kootenai River; aircraft tracked it from above

Times of India •

In 2017, the US Geological Survey released 72.57 kg of Rhodamine WT dye into Idaho’s Kootenai River over 90 seconds to study how a tracer moves through flowing water. Researchers tracked the dye using instruments in the river and hyperspectral images captured from an aircraft flying 1,000 metres above the ground, with images recorded in 0.5-metre pixels across 48 spectral bands.

2 men jailed for up to 38 months over pro-independence group’s secession plot

2 men jailed for up to 38 months over pro-independence group’s secession plot

SCMP •

A Hong Kong court has sentenced two men with autism to up to three years and two months in prison for their involvement in a pro-independence group seeking to separate the city from Chinese sovereignty. District Court Judge Ernest Lin Kam-hung on Thursday found that courier Chan Tai-sum, 27, and waiter Ng Chi-tung, 25, had been heavily involved in the Taiwan-based Hong Kong Democratic Independence...

JP Morgan boss meets Burnham and Healey to warn against bank tax rise

JP Morgan boss meets Burnham and Healey to warn against bank tax rise

The Guardian •

Jamie Dimon tells UK politicians before October budget that investment could be at risk, it is understoodJamie Dimon, chief executive of the largest US bank, JP Morgan, is understood to have warned Andy Burnham and his chancellor, John Healey, against raising taxes on banks in his inaugural budget in October.The Wall Street billionaire met the politicians on Wednesday and cautioned them that highe...

JP Morgan boss Jamie Dimon meets UK PM and chancellor to warn against bank tax hike

JP Morgan boss Jamie Dimon meets UK PM and chancellor to warn against bank tax hike

The Guardian •

Wall Street billionaire tells Andy Burnham and John Healey ahead of October budget that hike could put investment at risk, it is understoodJamie Dimon, the chief executive of the largest US bank, JP Morgan, is understood to have warned Andy Burnham and the UK chancellor, John Healey, against raising taxes on banks in his inaugural budget in October.The Wall Street billionaire met the prime ministe...

When Hong Kong cinema embraced sex and gore, sugar’s link to dementia: 7 Lifestyle stories

When Hong Kong cinema embraced sex and gore, sugar’s link to dementia: 7 Lifestyle stories

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We have selected seven Lifestyle stories from the past seven days that resonated with our readers. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. The wild days of Hong Kong’s Category III era: when sex and gore went mainstream The adults-only, Category III rating was introduced in 1988, making stars of actresses including Shu Qi and Amy Yip 2. Sugar’s link to deme...

Apple enters a crowded foldable smartphone market in China – can it beat Huawei?

Apple enters a crowded foldable smartphone market in China – can it beat Huawei?

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Apple’s long-awaited entry into the foldable smartphone market, the iPhone Duo, has drawn immediate attention in China over its eye-watering price tag and exclusive dual-eSIM design, as the American tech giant targets entrenched domestic rivals Huawei Technologies and Xiaomi. Unveiled on Wednesday, the iPhone Duo – Apple’s thinnest and most expensive flagship model yet – captured the attention of ...

Primark to launch home delivery service despite ‘challenging’ market

Primark to launch home delivery service despite ‘challenging’ market

The Guardian •

Chain has long avoided deliveries in Great Britain but says service now offers ‘opportunity for profitable growth’ Business live – latest updatesPrimark will offer home delivery in Great Britain for the first time, as the fast-fashion retailer prepares to spin off from its owner Associated British Foods (ABF).The clothing chain, which already offers a click and collect service, has long avoided ...

Primark to launch home delivery service in Britain

Primark to launch home delivery service in Britain

The Guardian •

Clothing chain says trading in Europe ‘challenging’ but customers are responding well to its price-cutting campaignPrimark will offer home delivery in Britain for the first time, as the fast-fashion retailer prepares to spin off from its owner Associated British Foods (ABF).The clothing chain, which already offers a click and collect service in the UK, has long avoided home delivery, arguing that ...

Primark to offer home delivery as it prepares to split from owner ABF

Primark to offer home delivery as it prepares to split from owner ABF

The Guardian •

Clothing chain says trading in Europe ‘challenging’ but customers are responding well to its price-cutting campaignPrimark will offer home delivery in Britain for the first time, as the fast-fashion retailer prepares to spin off from its owner Associated British Foods (ABF).The clothing chain, which already offers a click and collect service in the UK, has long avoided home delivery, arguing that ...

As Zelenskyy dodges drones, Europe’s defence dilemma deepens

Euronews •

Happy Thursday, readers. Angela Skujins here, writing to you from the Latvian capital. I’ll be heading to the Rīga Conference later, where the conversations will range from the Baltics to the bigger security picture shaping Europe.

As Zelenskyy dodges drones, Europe’s defence dilemma deepens

Euronews •

Happy Thursday, readers. Angela Skujins here, writing to you from the Latvian capital. I’ll be heading to the Rīga Conference later, where the conversations will range from the Baltics to the bigger security picture shaping Europe.