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Sierra Club Iowa Responds: Local Officials Reject Re-zoning Request for Alliant’s Morgan Valley Gas Plant
Linn County supervisors unanimously rejected a rezoning request for a proposed natural gas power plant by Alliant Energy subsidiary IPL, citing concerns about water resources and alignment with local land use plans.
After record heat, could the Atlantic make Britain’s weather even more extreme?
Scientists are monitoring whether the Atlantic’s ocean circulation system could weaken or collapse due to warming, potentially causing extreme weather swings and colder winters across Britain and Europe despite global warming.
Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis sentenced to 40 years to life over Tupac Shakur’s murder
Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis, a former California gang leader, has been sentenced to 40 years to life in prison for orchestrating rapper Tupac Shakur’s fatal 1996 shooting, marking the first conviction in the decades-old case.
‘He’s terrified, panicked, can’t sleep’: the tragic, lonely death of Beatles manager Brian Epstein
A newly published book reconstructs the final year of Beatles manager Brian Epstein’s life through his personal address book, revealing a man struggling with isolation, addiction, and professional uncertainty.
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Most states prompt schools to teach about 9/11, but the details differ, AP finds
At least 40 states now expect or suggest public schools teach about 9/11, though the scope and framing of instruction varies widely across different state education standards and requirements.
Who are the Australians missing in the Nepal floods? What we know so far
Thirty-five Australians remain missing following flash flooding on the Nepal-Tibet border on 26 August, with most pilgrims trekking to Mount Kailash through organized tour operators when the disaster struck.
Tokyo tourist hotspot bans short-term rentals amid surge in complaints
Tokyo’s Shinjuku ward will ban short-term rentals in residential areas after receiving over 1,300 complaints from residents about tourist disruption, marking growing tensions over mass tourism in Japan.
Nepal cracks down on online abuse of flood survivors
Nepal’s government is cracking down on online harassment of flood survivors, with police investigating hostile social media comments directed at those seeking information about missing loved ones.
Singapore: Highest paid world leader Lawrence Wong to get salary increase of $1 million
Singapore announced it will raise Prime Minister Lawrence Wong’s salary by $1.1 million to $1.76 million annually, making him the world’s highest-paid political leader. Wong said he will donate the increase to charity.
Sanders proposes bill to stop Social Security benefit garnishment for unpaid student loans
Sen. Bernie Sanders introduced a bill to prevent Social Security benefit garnishment for unpaid federal student loan debt, with support from Democratic senators Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey.
Treasury proposes low-cost investment rules for Trump Accounts
The U.S. Treasury Department issued proposed guidance Thursday on eligible investments for Trump Accounts, tax-deferred savings accounts for children designed to emphasize low-cost index funds.
Burnham announces crackdown on rogue bailiffs and ‘cowboy builders’
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced enforcement measures targeting rogue bailiffs and unlicensed builders, aiming to protect vulnerable people from aggressive debt collection and construction fraud.
Labor Department to propose expansion of association health plans, which could lower insurance costs for some workers
The U.S. Labor Department is preparing to propose a rule expanding worker access to association health plans, potentially lowering insurance costs for self-employed workers and small businesses amid rising marketplace premiums.
‘I’ve £80k in the account, here’s my pin’: turning the tables on the scammers
A man strung along phone scammers for three hours by posing as a confused elderly account holder, fabricating details and feeding false information to test how long the fraudsters would persist.
UK mortgage borrowers brace for rate jump amid global bond sell-off
UK mortgage borrowers face potential rate increases as swap rates hit three-year highs amid global bond market turmoil and geopolitical tensions affecting oil prices and inflation expectations.
Salesforce stock jumps 18% on AI growth and Anthropic investment gain
Salesforce stock surged 18% after posting stronger-than-expected quarterly results and reporting a $2.6 billion investment gain from its stake in AI startup Anthropic.