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Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Punjab, Haryana plan action after more farm fires this year

Delhi-NCR is entering the air pollution season with 100 stubble fires already reported in Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh. Promises for zero-stubble count and other pollution measures remain unmet. Key areas like e-bus procurement, EV charging points, and dust mitigation show significant gaps across Delhi, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh.

TheHill.com 

GOP presses ahead with holding Blinken in contempt over Afghanistan testimony

The Republican-led House Foreign Affairs Committee on Tuesday moved forward with holding Secretary of State Antony Blinken in contempt of a subpoena to appear before the committee, drawing accusations from Democratic members of partisan maneuvering ahead of the November elections. Blinken argued it was not possible for him to attend the hearing, given his commitments...

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Going it alone together: India's Defence Acquisition Council approves Rs 1.45 lkh cr for indigenous procurement

India's Defence Acquisition Council has approved acquisition proposals worth ₹1.45 lakh crore, with 99% allocated for indigenous procurement. This move aligns with India's Aatmanirbhar Bharat campaign and involves significant partnerships with the US. The initiative aims to modernize India's military while fostering domestic defence capabilities and international collaborations.

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A Texas county has told an appeals court it has a right to cull books on sex, gender and racism

Lawyers for a Texas county that wants to keep 17 books off its library shelves went before 18 federal appeals court judges in New Orleans to argue their case. Tuesday's arguments before the full 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals came in a lawsuit filed by library patrons against officials in New Llano County. The books in question vary in subject matter. Some deal humorously with flatulence and others are on more serious topics including sex, gender identity and racism. It is unclear when the full court will rule.

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

Tropical Storm Helene forms in Caribbean. It's expected to become a hurricane and threaten Florida

Florida residents are already filling sandbags days ahead of anticipated flooding from Tropical Storm Helene. Helene formed formed Tuesday in the Caribbean Sea, is expected to cross the Gulf of Mexico and could strengthen into a major hurricane. Hurricane watches have been issued for parts of Cuba, Mexico and part of the Florida coastline, including Tampa Bay. A tropical storm warning has been issued for parts of the Florida Keys. The storm is expected to strengthen into a hurricane Wednesday. Florida Gov. Читать дальше...

TheSun.co.uk 

Who was Connie Ridgeway from Netflix’s Jailbreak: Love on the Run and how did she die?

CONNIE Ridgeway was an Alabama resident who was murdered in 2015. 

Netflix’s documentary Jailbreak: Love on the Run on Netflix details the romance of the man accused of her murder and the corrections officer who helped him escape.

Here’s everything you need to know about Connie before the documentary drops on September 25, 2024. 

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Who was Connie Ridgeway?

Connie Ridgeway was Rogersville... Читать дальше...

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Follow the Silk Road

The British Museum in London is hosting an exhibition on the Silk Roads from Sep 23 to Feb 23, 2025. A related 2016 Getty podcast features Peter Frankopan discussing the Silk Roads' role in spreading ideas, goods, and political power. The podcast serves as an introduction to globalisation.

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Dad's tribute to 'bubbly' Everton fan who died on Jet2 flight to Liverpool - Liverpool Echo

  1. Dad's tribute to 'bubbly' Everton fan who died on Jet2 flight to Liverpool  Liverpool Echo
  2. Man 'dies on board' Jet2 flight to Liverpool as plane makes emergency landing  Sky News
  3. Father who died after falling ill on plane pictured as appeal launched  Daily Mail
  4. First picture of dad who died on Jet2 flight to Liverpool  Liverpool Echo
  5. Plane forced to make emergency landing after passenger drops dead aboard flight to Liverpool  LBC

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Trail Report

Dry and above average temperatures in place the last week of September. Just under .10″ of rain Monday evening. Fall scenes are emerging more each day with the leaves slowly changing color. Dry conditions the first half of September and has been good for working on the trails. We are beginning our first big push … Continue reading Trail Report →