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'The burns can cook them': searing sidewalks cause horrific injuries in US
The Guardian - 28 Aug 2023 16:00
The recent heatwaves in Arizona, stoked by the climate crisis, have led to a spike in contact burns from asphalt almost as hot as boiling water On a sunny day in mid-May, Bobby Hunt fell asleep by the side of a gas stati...
China won't require COVID-19 testing for incoming travelers starting Wednesday
ABC News - 28 Aug 2023 15:51
China will no longer require a negative COVID-19 test result for incoming travelers, a milestone in its reopening to the rest of the world after an isolation that began with the country's borders closing in 2020
The big idea: why we need to learn to fail better
The Guardian - 28 Aug 2023 13:30
From tedious blind dates to dud clinical trials, the right kind of failure always helps You've probably heard the cheerful quotes: Winston Churchill, with his "success is stumbling from failure to failure with no loss of...
Businesses in Japan receive abusive calls from China after Fukushima water release
The Guardian - 28 Aug 2023 02:28
Companies across Japan reported receiving so many calls from Chinese speakers after release of nuclear wastewater, that they had difficulty operating Tokyo has urged Beijing to "ensure the safety of Japanese residents in...
Florida prepares for Tropical Storm Idalia to make landfall on Gulf Coast with lessons learned from Ian
New York Post - 28 Aug 2023 02:10
Hurricane, Tropical Storm and Storm Surge Watches have been issued for parts of Florida as the state prepares for potential landfall of Idalia.
Secret escape slide for Taiwan's former leader draws in the crowds - just don't ask for a go
The Guardian - 28 Aug 2023 01:47
Passageways built under Taipei's famous Grand Hotel during the Chiang Kai-shek era are attracting tourists keen to know their history Over the years there have been many rumours about the secret tunnels under Taipei's Gr...
FAA says nearly 5K pilots lied about medical issues that would keep them from flying
New York Post - 28 Aug 2023 01:05
Nearly 5,000 pilots licensed to operate in the US are under investigation for allegedly falsifying their medical records to hide conditions that could make them unfit to fly, the Federal Aviation Administration confirmed...
Home Office 'may fit asylum seekers with electronic tags'
The Guardian - 28 Aug 2023 00:42
Preferred option for handling growing numbers of applicants is to increase number of detention places, but tagging has been mooted as short-term fix The Home Office is considering fitting asylum seekers arriving in the U...
'Joe the Plumber,' who famously confronted Obama on the campaign trail, dead at 49
NY Daily News - 28 Aug 2023 16:49
Joe the Plumber, aka Samuel Joseph Wurzelbacher, is dead at 49. The conservative activist battled pancreatic cancer.
Trump's Atlanta arraignment scheduled for September 6
NY Daily News - 28 Aug 2023 16:31
Donald Trump will be arraigned in Atlanta on election interference and racketeering charges on Sept. 6.
Pope Francis Praises Historical Russian Imperialism Amid War in Ukraine
Wall Street Journal - 28 Aug 2023 16:18
The pontiff celebrated the reigns of Russian czars who subjugated Ukraine for their "great culture and great humanity."
Ohio mom of two allegedly kidnapped, murdered by late husband's friend
New York Post - 28 Aug 2023 16:00
An Ohio mother of two was allegedly kidnapped and shot to death by a friend of her recently deceased husband -- just days after she started letting the suspect stay in her basement, according to cops and reports.
2 hospitalized after fire rescue helicopter crashes
ABC News - 28 Aug 2023 15:59
Two people have been taken to the hospital after a Broward Sheriff's Office Fire Rescue helicopter crashed in Pompano Beach, Florida.
Americans Are Bailing on Their Home Insurance
Wall Street Journal - 28 Aug 2023 11:30
Some homeowners who are skipping coverage say they can no longer afford rising premiums
Football transfer rumours: Man Utd eye Gravenberch? Félix to Liverpool?
The Guardian - 28 Aug 2023 10:21
Today's tittle-tattle is dancing in the moonlight After deducing that defenders who can defend are useful components of a football team, Pep Guardiola is in search of his next tactical revelation. He's planning to make M...
Ex-'Hannah Montana' actor Mitchel Musso arrested after allegedly stealing bag of chips
New York Post - 28 Aug 2023 06:27
Musso, "who appeared intoxicated," was verbally abusive and left without paying for the snack.
Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 551 of the invasion
The Guardian - 28 Aug 2023 02:13
Russian committee confirms Yevgeny Prigozhin killed in plane crash; Ukraine says a second vessel has safely travelled through the Black Sea from Odesa Read all our Russia-Ukraine coverage Russia's investigative committee...
South Dakota woman admits to making false rape report after cheating on her spouse
New York Post - 28 Aug 2023 01:38
Renee Dawn Skoglund charged with misuse of a 911 system, false report of a crime and fabricating physical evidence.
China's summer of climate destruction
BBC - 28 Aug 2023 01:26
China sees both extreme heat and devastating floods, including in areas where flooding was unheard of.
Masala chickpeas and biryani: Rukmini Iyer's budget Indian recipes
The Guardian - 28 Aug 2023 14:00
Enjoy today's thrifty dishes individually or pair them and serve up a feast: a starter or side of lemon dal, crisp chickpeas and pitta chips, and a spicy tomato and mushroom biryani Two Indian-inspired recipes for you th...
How a Man in Prison Stole Millions from Billionaires
The New Yorker - 28 Aug 2023 12:00
With smuggled cell phones and a handful of accomplices, Arthur Lee Cofield, Jr., took money from large bank accounts and bought houses, cars, clothes, and gold.
Can't Sleep? This Therapy Is Often Better for Insomnia Than Medication
The New York Times - 28 Aug 2023 11:00
Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia is considered the most effective treatment for people who continually struggle to fall or stay asleep.