Brics 2026: Trump shadow looms large over Delhi summit as Modi hosts Putin and Xi
As Brics leaders meet in Delhi, divisions within the bloc make a united response to Washington unlikely.
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In 1998, Minnesota installed 76 automatic de-icer nozzles on an ice-prone Mississippi River bridge; winter crashes later fell from 31 to 10, a 68% reduction
US News: Minnesota's automated de-icing system on the Interstate 35W bridge has dramatically reduced winter accidents by 68%, showcasing the effectiveness of technology in road safety.
In 1998, researchers used fluorescent tracers in Boston’s Fort Point Channel to track polluted sediment; water flushed in 1–2.7 days, but particle removal ran 10 times faster than lab tests
US News: A 1998 study on Boston's Fort Point Channel shows water could be replaced in 1-2.7 days, but suspended particles were removed 10 times faster than lab tests suggested, shedding light on urban water pollution dynamics.
In 2013, actor Max Thieriot bought a roughly 90-acre Sonoma ranch; more than a decade later, this Hollywood retreat has grown into a working vineyard, farm and family retreat producing its own wine and food
News News: Actor Max Thieriot and his wife Lexi bought a roughly 90-acre ranch in west Sonoma County, California, in 2013, and over the past decade, the property.
In 2017, Haiti began replacing kerosene vaccine fridges with 850 solar-powered units; vaccination coverage in the North rose from 73.6% to 86% by the end of 2018
Rest of World News: In 2017, Haiti transformed its vaccine storage system by replacing outdated kerosene fridges with solar-powered units, leading to a significant increase in vaccination coverage in the North from 73.6% to 86% by 2018, as reported by UNICEF.
In 2023, France expanded funding for a programme to distil nearly 80 million gallons of surplus wine into industrial alcohol; the measure aimed to ease pressure on the market
Rest of World News: In 2023, France tackled a wine surplus crisis by spending €200 million to distill 80 million gallons of wine into industrial alcohol, addressing reduced consumption and accumulating stocks while reflecting changing consumer preferences for wine.
Scotland’s first commercial wind farm recycled and reused 99.9% of materials from 26 old turbines, with blades turned into construction polymers
Rest of World News: Scotland’s first commercial wind farm has reached a major milestone in dealing with turbine waste after almost three decades of operation. Hagshaw Hil.
In 2018, Burberry disclosed destroying £28.6 million of unsold clothing, perfume and accessories; the company said the practice helped protect brand exclusivity
US News: In 2018, Burberry faced backlash after revealing it destroyed £28.6 million worth of unsold clothing and accessories to maintain brand exclusivity. This controversial practice led to stronger calls for sustainability in the fashion industry and a reversal of their policy.
Son appears in court charged with murdering parents in Blackburn
Yasin Leli, 46, is charged with two counts of murder after his parents, 80 and 78, were found stabbed.
Henry Zeffman: How Burnham got ready to govern with four key moments mapped out
As the prime minister looks ahead to autumn, Labour figures are asking whether his government represents continuity or change.
Six houses, Lamborghinis and dozens of Louis Vuitton bags: How a $250 million crypto fraud allegedly funded a luxury life
US News: A $250 million crypto fraud allegedly financed a lavish lifestyle of luxury homes, Lamborghinis, Rolex watches and dozens of Louis Vuitton bags, accor.
Tourist tax likely in Bath and Bristol so visitors 'contribute'
A tourist likely to come into effect, but hospitality leaders fear it could drive customers away.
UK economy sees surprise growth in July helped by AI boom
The economy expanded by 0.4%, official figures show, whereas analysts had predicted no growth.
Police launch AI Bobbi chatbot to cut down on non-emergency calls
Merseyside Police are the first police force in the North West to roll-out an AI-powered chatbot.
In 1976, a Texas Czech festival began as a fundraiser; 50 years later, couples married that year returned to its parade as grandparents with their children and grandchildren
US News: In the small city of West, Texas, a annual celebration of Czech heritage began in 1976 as a modest fundraiser to support the local community. What sta.
ARC raises Rs 10.5 crore in pre-seed funding
Tech News News: ARC, a gaming technology company has raised Rs 10.5 crore in pre‑seed funding led by Chimera VC and MIXI Global Investments, with participation from D.
The Yorkshire man who survived 9/11 and filmed tower collapsing
Paul Berriff says his life expectancy has been cut short because of being buried under rubble.
‘Stourbridge fires destroyed our home and we can never show grandson photos’
Sandy and Uttam Shiralkar say they lost everything in their Stourbridge home in the August blaze.