Plague epidemic risk in Russia low after death of lab technician, WHO says
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Plague epidemic risk in Russia low after death of lab technician, WHO says

World Health Organization detects no sign of further outbreak since Darya Shipilova died last weekThe World Health Organization has said the risk of an epidemic in Russia is lowafter the sudden death of a lab technician who worked at a plague research institute in Siberia.Darya Shipilova, who was 28, died last week, two days after falling ill. Russian media reports suggested she may have become in...

‘Deranged’ and ‘dangerous’ Trump calls for Iran to strike US cities amid historic ratings low | First Thing

‘Deranged’ and ‘dangerous’ Trump calls for Iran to strike US cities amid historic ratings low | First Thing

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California’s leaders attack president after he suggests Iran could ‘take out’ Los Angeles or San Diego. Plus an auction of some of the most famous props in movie historyDon’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up hereGood morning. Donald Trump has suggested Iran could “take out” Los Angeles and San Diego, in comments described as “reckless” and “deranged” by California officials. At a ral...

First Thing: ‘deranged’ and ‘dangerous’ Trump calls for Iran to strike US cities amid historic ratings low

First Thing: ‘deranged’ and ‘dangerous’ Trump calls for Iran to strike US cities amid historic ratings low

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California’s leaders attack president after he suggests Iran could ‘take out’ Los Angeles or San Diego. Plus an auction of some of the most famous props in movie historyGood morning. Donald Trump has suggested Iran could “take out” Los Angeles and San Diego, in comments described as “reckless” and “deranged” by California officials. At a rally in Nebraska on Monday, the crowd applauded when the US...

Tigray students relocated by conflict say fled forced conscription

Tigray students relocated by conflict say fled forced conscription

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Due to the ongoing fighting in Ethiopia's Tigray region, some 5,000 students who asked to be relocated are now starting the academic year far from home. Some say back home they faced forced conscription to fight for a cause they didn't believe in. Tom Canetti has more.

Students protest Cornell's response to gang rape complaint

Students protest Cornell's response to gang rape complaint

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Students at Cornell University staged an anti-rape protest on Monday and to voice their solidarity with ‘Jane Doe’ - the former student who was allegedly ganged raped after consuming drugs and alcohol at a frat house two years ago. Demonstrators called for an inquiry into how the university has handles the matter.

British man arrested over suspected RAF Fairford terrorism plot

British man arrested over suspected RAF Fairford terrorism plot

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Counter Terrorism Policing says 22-year-old arrested in London on suspicion of terrorism offencesA 22-year-old British man has been arrested in London on suspicion of terrorism offences related to the suspected RAF Fairford terrorism plot, Counter Terrorism Policing said.More details soon … Continue reading...

From hunted-out woods to a deer refuge: How a Missouri couple transformed their 300-acre property

From hunted-out woods to a deer refuge: How a Missouri couple transformed their 300-acre property

Times of India •

Mike and Dana Blevins turned their 300-acre property in Missouri into a thriving habitat for white-tailed deer. After purchasing the land, they implemented habitat management practices supported by the Missouri Department of Conservation. Their efforts contributed to the significant recovery of deer populations in the region, which faced near extinction in the past. As chronic wasting disease pose...

France school protests: Students determined to win 'concessions that mean something'

France school protests: Students determined to win 'concessions that mean something'

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Thousands of demonstrators were massing under heavy police surveillance across France on Tuesday, as unions and teachers joined high school students who for days have been demanding better conditions in protests punctuated by violent confrontations. France 24's Luke Shrago reports from outside a Paris high school where he says students he has spoken too remained determined to win concessions from ...

Wisconsin bargain hunter paid $29 for painting; later identified as Heade, sold for $882,500

Wisconsin bargain hunter paid $29 for painting; later identified as Heade, sold for $882,500

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In a remarkable turn of events, a man from Wisconsin stumbled upon a magnolia painting for just $29 at a rummage sale in the 1990s. A decade later, the artwork was authenticated as the work of esteemed American artist Martin Johnson Heade. Auctioned at Christie’s, it fetched an astonishing $882,500, shattering initial estimates of $300,000 to $500,000.

US, Israeli and European far-right figures to gather for conference in Israel

US, Israeli and European far-right figures to gather for conference in Israel

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Trump’s counter-terrorism ‘czar’, Sebastian Gorka, was scheduled to speak at conference but White House says he will no longer attendA National Conservatism (NatCon) conference beginning today in Jerusalem advertises a talk from the Trump administration’s anti-terrorism czar alongside speeches from far-right Israeli politicians, European figures who have faced disciplinary action over alleged anti...

Badenoch suggests Tories would not reverse Labour’s pensions triple lock legislation – UK politics live

Badenoch suggests Tories would not reverse Labour’s pensions triple lock legislation – UK politics live

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In his party conference speech last week, Andy Burnham said he wanted to change the triple lock uprating mechanism from 2030Asked if she will propose tax cuts in her speech tomorrow, Badenoch tells McCann that she will have to wait until her speech tomorrow at 11.15am.(This is getting confusing. On BBC Breakdfast, Badenoch told Jon Kay the speech was at 12pm.)It’s not going to be exactly like the ...

US payroll data shows young workers' jobs most affected by artificial intelligence

US payroll data shows young workers' jobs most affected by artificial intelligence

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In August, US employment in roles most exposed to AI for people aged between 22 and 25 shrank by 4.4 percent year-on-year. This means there's been a contraction every single month since October 2023, about a year after ChatGPT was first released. The high impact of AI on younger workers is one of the key trends emerging from the Canaries Dashboard, a project led by the Stanford Digital Economy Lab...