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Nebraska’s New Statewide Surface Geologic Map Reconfigures Baseline Data
A new statewide surface geologic map by UNL researchers introduces updated digital linework for geology, planning and GIS use.
Tensions Rise as Celebrity Traitors Round Table Sees Two Contestants Leave
Two contestants were banished at the first round table of Celebrity Traitors as viewers watched to see if Richard E Grant would be saved.
Weston family’s Wittington invests $8.9bn to take Boots back into family ownership
Wittington Investments acquires Boots for $8.9bn, taking control of UK and Irish stores, opticians and the No7 brand from long-term backer Stefano Pessina.
Three scientists honoured for breakthroughs that exposed the brain’s inner workings
Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel receive the Nobel for work that illuminated brain function and will influence neuroscience research.
BT purchases TalkTalk from administration in £400m deal, securing 900 jobs
BT will buy TalkTalk and wholesale arm PlatformX for £400m, preserving 900 jobs and taking on 1.5m customers amid industry concern.
Indonesia’s Sumatran and Javan Rhinos on the Edge: Numbers, Risks and Urgent Steps
Fewer than 50 Sumatran rhinos and about 50 Javan rhinos remain. Recovery depends on habitat, anti-poaching and sustained funding.
When Cities Bankroll Stadiums: Questions About Public Returns
Local governments frequently subsidize stadium projects, prompting scrutiny over economic benefits and budgetary trade-offs.
Botched execution in Tennessee raises urgent questions about humane administration of capital punishment
A failed lethal injection in Tennessee left Christa Pike alive and under care, exposing risks in execution protocols and drug sourcing.
EU ministers weigh return hubs and stronger border agency to curb irregular migration
EU ministers consider return hubs outside the bloc and a stronger Frontex; Greece proposes temporary suspension of asylum in emergencies.
Bellamy: Norway Victory Eases Pressure After Difficult Spell
Craig Bellamy says criticism during a winless run left him struggling, but a win over Norway has improved morale within the squad.
A Mixed Record: António Guterres Leaves a Weaker United Nations
António Guterres departs after ten years amid record conflicts, humanitarian shortfalls and limited institutional reform.
Burnham to launch public body to fund electricity grid in bid to cut energy bills
Burnham will create a public body to invest in the electricity grid and pledge to reduce energy costs in his first conference speech as Labour leader.
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