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Officials in Wyoming said a contractor for Mark Zuckerberg’s tech company, Meta, flushed bacteria-contaminated water into public sewers during construction of a controversial new AI datacenter.The incident prompted water authorities in Cheyenne to implement strict safety regulations on how wastewater from such projects is disposed of, according to the Wyoming Tribune Eagle, which first reported the incident.Meta has ordered its general contractor, Fortis, to cooperate with the Cheyenne board of public utilities (BOPU) to ensure there is no repeat, the newspaper said, insisting it wanted to be “a good neighbor”.The company, however, noted that contamination by the rare but naturally…

Senior figures in Reform say they did price in both scenarios that have since played out: other parties saying they won’t stand and some seeking to delay the by-election until after the completion of the ongoing inquiry into Farage by the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards.The Liberal Democrats did suggest a delay – but on Wednesday, the process to hold the by-election was triggered, meaning Farage is no longer an MP, and a potential date in August proposed.Let’s unpack the pros and cons of this move from Farage’s perspective.Clearly, less than 24 hours on from his announcement, the downside for him…

People who repeatedly lose weight only to regain it may find intermittent fasting easier to maintain than traditional calorie counting, according to new research from the University of Adelaide. The study examined not only how much weight people lost, but also how different dieting approaches affected eating habits, mood, sleep, and overall quality of life. Researchers found that intermittent fasting and continuous calorie restriction produced similar weight loss. However, participants following the fasting plan did not feel they had to constantly monitor their eating, avoid overeating, or count calories to achieve those results. Different Mental Approach to Weight Loss That…

Nigeria’s Oluwaseun Ogunsakin has continued his impressive run at the 2026 Wimbledon Championships, reaching the boys’ doubles quarter-finals just days after making history in the singles event. Ogunsakin and his Botswana partner, Ntungamili Raguin, battled past an American pair in the Round of 16 on Wednesday, winning 6-1, 4-6, 10-1 to book their place in the last eight. The African duo dominated the opening set before their opponents forced a deciding match tie-break by taking the second. Ogunsakin and Raguin responded emphatically, racing to a 10-1 victory to seal their place in the quarter-finals. The victory boldly written[Credit: Botswana Tennis…

The anthology, created by Connor Hines and executive produced by Ryan Murphy, follows John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette’s tragic romance and earned its female lead, Sarah Pidgeon, her first nomination. Published on July 8, 2026 Sarah Pidgeon as Carolyn Bessette and Paul Anthony Kelly as John F. Kennedy Jr. in ‘Love Story.’ FX Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette made a memorable first impression at the 2026 Emmys by landing six nominations. Sarah Pidgeon, who plays Carolyn, earned her first Emmy nomination for best actress in a limited series, while Paul Anthony Kelly, who plays…

Mudiaga Onome Umunadi  1.0       Introduction  The issue of compensation especially for lands that is compulsorily acquired by the government has become a dominant issue in land governance across Africa. When a state or government acquires land for what is termed overriding public interest (i.e. public use), questions of legitimacy arise, and the process is often judged by how fairly affected people are treated. In other words, the fairness of compulsory acquisition is largely determined by how well the rights of those who lose their land are protected. A right of occupancy is therefore only meaningful if revocation is accompanied by…

New 2026 data highlights sustained demand for global experiences alongside rising expectations for affordability, safety communication and personalized program guidanceCHAPEL HILL, N.C., July 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Terra Dotta, a leading global engagement technology provider for higher education, today announced the results of its fifth annual study abroad survey, Voice of the Students, offering new insights into how U.S. college students are evaluating international education opportunities in 2026. Interest in study abroad remains strong with 73% of students planning to participate, reinforcing its role as…

An erratic and at times irascible Donald Trump has said he felt a “tremendous love” from western leaders at the Nato summit, only hours after lambasting them over their defence spending and not helping the US in attacking Iran.The US president’s mixed messaging dominated the final hours of the two-day gathering in Ankara, Turkey, beginning with him publicly calling Iran’s leadership scum and renewing his demand for control of Greenland.He then adopted a softer tone in a private meeting of 32 Nato leaders in the late morning, where he did not mention Greenland or other earlier criticisms, and instead told…

Federal Reserve officials were split last month about the future of interest rates, with policymakers entertaining scenarios in either direction, according to meeting minutes released Wednesday.In Kevin Warsh’s first meeting June 16-17 as chairman of the Federal Open Market Committee, participants saw outcomes where inflation could ease and allow lower rates, while others envisioned a scenario where price increases stay elevated and lead to hikes.During his post-meeting news conference, Warsh billed the debate as a “family fight” that ended with the committee unanimously voting to keep the Fed’s benchmark funds rate anchored in a range between 3.5%-3.75%, where it has…