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£150 waits for names—
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£150 waits for names—
Deadline's drawing near.
Some people need to ensure they are named on their energy bill before the deadline to qualify for help.
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US to shut five consulates as critics fear China could fill diplomatic vacuum
Five consulates shut,
Canada to Cameroon—
China poised to fill.State department informs Congress of planned closures in Canada, Grenada, Japan, Indonesia and CameroonThe US state department is to shut five foreign consulates and missions across Asia, Africa, North America and the Caribbean, drawing criticism that it is leaving a diplomatic vacuum at risk of…
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Israel rejects Trump’s 15-point plan for Gaza, Netanyahu says
Israel stands firm now,
Netanyahu halts withdrawal,
Hamas disarmament waits.Israel's PM says its military will not pull out from Gaza until Hamas is "genuinely" disarmed.
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Iran, Holding Firm to Hormuz, Pushes for Return to June MOU
Iran stands firm now,
Strait of Hormuz as leverage,
Calls for June's pact back.The Strait of Hormuz is Iran’s best leverage to get Washington to release Iran’s frozen assets, lift economic sanctions and end its naval blockade.
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Scientists say just 7 days of meditation can rewire your brain
Seven days of calm,
Meditators’ minds remapped,
Psychedelic sparks.An intensive seven-day meditation retreat triggered striking changes across the brain and body, including shifts tied to neuroplasticity, immunity, metabolism, and natural pain relief. Participants also showed brain connectivity patterns resembling those associated with psychedelic experiences, suggesting that powerful altered states may be achievable without…
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Wisconsin Democrats’ governor primary is an all-out fight over electability
In Wisconsin's ring,
Francesca claims broad support,
Doubts linger—will she?Francesca Hong says she can appeal to a wide coalition in November. Her detractors worry the democratic socialist will lose the crucial battleground race.
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Most of sun to be eclipsed across island of Ireland
Across Ireland's sky,
a deep eclipse takes its stage—
Perseids follow.Skywatchers are set to witness two major celestial events next week, with a deep partial solar eclipse followed by the peak of the Perseid meteor shower.
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The 12 Best Anime to Watch if You Think You Hate Anime
Twelve titles to test,
Anime's charm unfolds wide—
Japan's call to see.Japan’s strongest media export makes a solid case for your attention span. Here’s what to watch.
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Pete Buttigieg: Everyone’s ‘watching the state of Michigan right now’
Buttigieg declares,
Michigan's votes weigh heavy—
Democrats must unite.One of the biggest tests of whether the Democratic Party can rebuild their fractured coalition is Michigan's marquee Senate race.
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Rare turtle to be sent back home in 5,000-mile ‘incredibly emotional’ trip
Wales to Caribbean,
Rare turtle journeys home,
Five thousand miles flown.A rare turtle is being flown home to the Caribbean Sea after being found washed up in Wales.