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Washington state resident dies from bird flu following exposure to infected cattle
A Washington state resident with prior health conditions died from H5N1 bird flu after exposure to infected cattle at a dairy farm, marking the first U.S. bird flu death in a year.
Merthyr woman told she had anxiety but it was breast cancer
A 42-year-old woman initially dismissed by a GP as having anxiety was diagnosed with lobular breast cancer with a 5cm tumour that had spread to three lymph nodes.
Airbnb hosts can no longer make guests strip beds and wash dishes under new rules
Airbnb has implemented new rules limiting what hosts can require of guests, prohibiting tasks like stripping beds and washing dishes despite mandatory cleaning fees.
No order, no seat: Starbucks China rolls out new store policy
Starbucks China is implementing a new policy requiring customers to make purchases to sit in its cafes, effective across all 8,000 stores as the company faces competition from local rivals.
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Meet the robots programmed by kids to speak their Indigenous languages
Indigenous youth are learning their native languages by programming AI-powered robots designed to teach vocabulary and cultural concepts through interactive engagement and play.
Young people ‘expected’ to engage with new work support, says McFadden
The work and pensions secretary announced a £4,500 annual bursary for parents whose children start apprenticeships, requiring young people to engage with employment support services.
Andy Burnham’s plans for technical education build on coalition’s UTC roots
Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s plans to elevate technical education have gained backing from former Conservative minister Kenneth Baker, whose coalition government pioneered university technical colleges decades ago.
How Well Are Schools Preparing Students for an AI-Driven World? Teens Weigh In
A survey found 61% of teens believe schools are adequately preparing them for AI-driven careers, though 55% remain concerned about job prospects in an AI-influenced job market.
US hotel operators say promised boon from hosting World Cup hasn’t materialized yet
US hotel operators report that World Cup bookings have fallen short of expectations in most host cities, with concerns about visa wait times, ticket prices, and travel costs deterring international visitors.
Summer holiday bookings bounce back after fragile Middle East ceasefire, Jet2 says
Summer holiday bookings have rebounded following a fragile Middle East ceasefire, with Jet2 reporting a 7.1% increase in bookings compared to the previous year.
Mount Olympus, home of the ancient Greek gods, vies for World Heritage status
Greece is pursuing UNESCO World Heritage status for Mount Olympus, the mythological home of ancient Greek gods, with the nomination to be discussed this month in South Korea.
Georgia’s Okefenokee Swamp among new additions to join UNESCO’s World Heritage List
The Okefenokee Swamp in Georgia, a 13th-century Buddhist temple in Thailand, and South Korean tidal flats were added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List at a committee meeting in Busan.
Archbishop of Canterbury calls for end to Israeli occupation of Palestine
The Archbishop of Canterbury has called for an end to Israeli occupation of Palestine following a pastoral visit where she met Palestinians affected by conflict and detention.
At least nine monks killed in Thailand after boy drives truck into procession
An 11-year-old boy drove his parents’ truck into a Buddhist procession in Thailand, killing at least nine monks and injuring several others during a pilgrimage in Mukdahan province.
Student loan borrowers on new RAP plan can lose key benefits if they pay even one day late
Student loan borrowers on the new Repayment Assistance Plan must pay on time or lose valuable benefits including interest waivers and principal matching, with consequences taking effect immediately.
Trump administration urges banks to scrutinize lending to immigrants without work authorization
Federal bank regulators issued guidance urging banks to scrutinize lending to immigrants lacking work authorization, citing elevated credit risk concerns as part of the administration’s immigration enforcement efforts.