Footage of Stinnett in Texas's northern panhandle region showed the burned-out town after it was hit by a wildfire. The Smokehouse Creek fire, now the second largest wildfire in the state's history, has burned more than 202,000 hectares (500,000 acres) since it began on Monday
A recent study reveals the alarming presence of microplastics in every human placenta tested, spotlighting potential risks to fetal development. The study also discovered microplastics in human arteries, suggesting a possible link to vascular blockages. This contamination adds to growing evidence of microplastics in human bodies, raising concerns over their health impacts. Why this matters:Studies have found microplastics in human tissues and organs, including the lungs and blood, raising questions about their impact on human health. While the full extent of these impacts remains under investigation, there is concern that microplastics could cause inflammation or carry harmful chemicals into the body, posing risks to human health.
The Daily Telegraph concentrates on Chancellor Jeremy Hunt planning to cut non dom tax status in the Budget. The Daily Mail and The Times concentrate on Prime Minister Rishi Sunak telling police last night to get tougher on pro-Palestine protesters. The Guardian says more than 30 ultra-processed foods are prevalent in the UK diet, putting people at serious risk. Thursday’s GUARDIAN: “Largest review of ultra-processed food warns of 32 damaging effects” #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/IBRJE9ZmsA — Allie Hodgkins-Brown (@AllieHBNews) February 28, 2024The Financial Times cites classified documents telling of Russia’s trigger-happy approach to taking up nuclear arms against other nations. Just published: front page of the Financial Times, UK edition, Thursday 29 February https://t.co/TfmtCAea7a pic.twitter.com/3tNHqNkrgB — Financial Times (@FT) February 28, 2024The Sun runs with a piece on Geri Halliwell’s husband, Red Bull Racing F1 boss Christian Horner, who has been cleared of wrongdoing over inappropriate behaviour.
Elections for county leadership, precinct officers for 151 precincts and delegates to the state convention are on the agenda for the Greenville County Democratic Party's convention on Saturday, March 2. The county party will also present and vote on resolutions. "It's an opportunity for people to get involved in the (Democratic) party," said current Chair of GCDP Amanda McDougald Scott. Amanda McDougald Scott, Greenville County Democratic Party Chair, speaks to members of the media, denouncing Ron DeSantis and his visit, before the Florida Blueprint event at First Baptist North Spartanburg, in Spartanburg, S.C. Wednesday, April 19, 2023. Anyone who voted in the 2024 Republican Presidential Primary cannot vote in the GCDP county convention, which is a rule from the state party.
Jurgen Klopp has asked Liverpool supporters to stop calling for Joe Gomez to shoot as they risk making him ‘angry’. Liverpool cruised to a 3-0 victory over Southampton on Wednesday night to book their spot in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup. The academy products in Merseyside, once again, stole the show for Klopp, with teenagers Lewis Koumas and Jayden Danns scoring the all-important goals. Klopp heaped praise on his side after the final whistle, though he was keen to highlight the important role that Gomez played in the match as well. 6 in Liverpool’s midfield alongside Bobby Clark and James McConnell, and he did not look out of place in the role.
But it isn’t Charles who Harry has to win over – it’s his brother, William. The Prince of Wales is the one who wears the pants in the royal family, not his father. “There’s one huge obstacle in Harry’s way and that’s William,” royal expert Kinsey Schofield says. “Harry will not be allowed to return in any capacity if William has any influence over the situation. READ MORE | Prince William wades into Israel-Hamas conflict and appeals for a ceasefireWilliam is daring to go where few royals before have tread: wading into contentious global issues.
On this date, there were still 2,890 incomplete pathways of more than two years. But on this date, there were still 10,954 incomplete pathways between 1.5 and 2 years. Concerningly, and importantly, the number waiting between 1.5 and 2 years has started to rise again, reaching 12,882 in December 2023. Starting with the first incomplete target, the NHS still has three months left. Even in December 2019, on the eve of the pandemic, there were 1,699 incomplete pathways over a year.
pic.twitter.com/nUHXC5Tl5G — Andy Boenau (@Boenau) February 27, 2024It's got almost one million views since Wednesday, other people commenting and sharing the video getting thousands of views themselves too. While the rest of the scene's drivers sit at standstill on the gridlocked road, one queue-jumping motorist takes a shortcut along the bike lane, perhaps inadvertently giving us all a real-world demonstration of the efficiency of cycle lanes. An efficiency ultimately ruined by... a vehicle's user that shouldn't be there causing a blockage when trying to rejoin the gridlocked road network... "How else is the car driver supposed to get past all that darn tRaFfiC? The best part is when the car driving in the bike lane gets blocked by another car in the bike lane and the bikes just roll past.
The location for Tata Group’s first battery cell gigafactory outside India has been decided. Agratas, Tata’s battery subsidiary, just announced Gravity Smart Campus near Bridgwater in the south-west English county of Somerset as the location. The almost five-billion-US-dollar battery production facility will start its production in 2026. Investments of several billion British pounds are planned to bring state-of-the-art technology to Somerset and support the UK’s transition to electric mobility. Batteries also planned for other applicationsThe gigafactory will serve Tata itself and its British subsidiary JLR as customers.
The lifeboat station will celebrate its anniversary on Monday, March 4, with a series of events in Penarth. The RNLI was established in March 1824 and their lifeboats have saved over 143,500 lives. At 2.45 pm, in honour of the past volunteers, the crew will haul both the D-Class and Atlantic 85 B-Class boats through the town centre. Nicholas White, RNLI Volunteer said: “We are remembering … Our volunteers, who we are so grateful to, for giving their time and commitment over the past 200 years. The RNLI is committed to welcoming future lifesavers and supporters who will help the charity achieve its mission of saving every person in need.
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Jurgen Klopp will leave a huge Liverpool legacy but also ensure the club is in good financial healthJurgen Klopp will leave behind not only a sizeable legacy at Anfield once he departs as Liverpool manager, but also a club in rude financial health. At any other club, Kelleher would have likely broken through and claimed the No.1 shirt for himself as a wonderkid fresh on the block. Speaking to Sky Sports about Kelleher after defeating Chelsea, Klopp said: "I’m super happy with Kelleher, he’s been super. During the recent summer transfer window Liverpool chiefs turned down a late and aggressive move by Nottingham Forest for Kelleher, with the Premier League outfit pledging to make him their first choice. Liverpool will monitor the market in the coming months, as more clubs join the queue for his services.
Bruce Adams--Desborough welcomed Banks Bowling Association to Green Lane this week for a four-rink friendly and claimed victory by 29 shots (97-68). The rink skipped by Jeff Simpson returned a winning scorecard and captain on the day Graham Rogers skipped his side to a draw, leaving top rink honours to Clive Dawson, Peter Colton, Helen Payne, and Bruce Adams who by a huge margin (37-8). Rink scores: B FaulknerI Bond B HarrisJ Simpson 21 – 20; J GibbsJ MackF AshmoreD Perriman 21 – 22; C DawsonP ColtonH PayneB Adams 37 – 8; M GibbsD Isaacs C Northover G Rogers 18 – 18. Desborough were given a much tougher test by the Berkshire VPs in another five-rink friendly this week, going down by 28-shots (94-122). The rink skipped by Helen Paynes managed to draw, which left all the glory to the home side's one winning rink of Janice Gibbs, Sam Stack, John Munnelly and Dave Perriman who won 19 -15.
The Guardian was working with a community reporting team called the Elephant’s Trail in Rochdale on a series about their town when a byelection was called. The contest quickly plunged into chaos after the Labour party and the Green party withdrew support for their candidates and the canvassing was dominated by smaller parties. But how did this affect the voters? The team hit the streets and found evidence of apathy, concerns about homelessness and a desire for politicians who are committed to changing their community for the better
[37] Mashovets also reported that Russian forces transferred “Storm” assault companies of the 254th Motorized Rifle Regiment (144th Motorized Rifle Division, 20th CAA, WMD) to the Terny area. Russian forces reportedly made gains west of Bakhmut on February 28, but there were no confirmed changes to the frontline in the area. Geolocated footage published on February 28 indicates that Russian forces recently advanced southeast of Orlivka (west of Avdiivka). [49]Russian forces recently advanced west of Donetsk City amid continued positional fighting west and southwest of Donetsk City on February 28. [54] Positional fighting continued west of Donetsk City near Krasnohorivka and Heorhiivka and southwest of Donetsk City near Novomykhailivka and Pobieda.
