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US passport records in voter verification? Trump administration pushes new election data plan

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US passport records could become part of voter checks: Inside Trump administration’s latest move. (AFP)

The US State Department is moving to expand access to passport records so state and local officials, and potentially some nonprofit organizations, can use the information to verify voter eligibility, according to a Bloomberg report based on a notice sent to key lawmakers. US passport records could become part of voter checks: Inside Trump administration’s … Read more

Pakistan ministers warn of energy crisis; Shehbaz government struggles as fuel prices break records

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Pakistan ministers warn of energy crisis; Shehbaz government struggles as fuel prices break records

Shehbaz ministers warn of energy crisis as Pakistan fuel prices surge Pakistan is facing a widening energy crunch as disruptions around key Gulf shipping routes push up global oil prices, fuel costs surge and the government weighs measures to curb petroleum consumption.Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s government is facing pressure on multiple fronts, with ministers … Read more

Scientists will deploy 70 electronic tags on 3 vulnerable shark species around Britain, pairing new tracking data with anglers’ catch records dating back to 1953

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Scientists will deploy 70 electronic tags on 3 vulnerable shark species around Britain, pairing new tracking data with anglers’ catch records dating back to 1953

Representative Image (AI-generated) Britain’s coastal waters are home to more shark species than many people might expect, but scientists still know surprisingly little about how several of these animals move, feed and reproduce. In a report by The Guardian, researchers outlined plans for a new three-year project that will combine modern electronic tracking with decades … Read more

Meet James Taylor, the 14-year-old Welsh football freestyler who taught himself on YouTube, set five Guinness World Records and finished third at a world championship

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Meet James Taylor, the 14-year-old Welsh football freestyler who taught himself on YouTube, set five Guinness World Records and finished third at a world championship

At 14, James Taylor has already made a name for himself on the international football freestyle circuit. The teenager from Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan, recently finished third at the NextGen World Football Freestyle Championships in the Netherlands, adding another achievement to a remarkable record-breaking run. BBC Wales reported on his latest podium finish, while Italian … Read more

In 2011, Illinois businessman Jim Bolin built a record-breaking wind chime to draw travelers into Casey; 15 years later, his project had grown to 21 giant objects and 12 Guinness records

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In 2011, Illinois businessman Jim Bolin built a record-breaking wind chime to draw travelers into Casey; 15 years later, his project had grown to 21 giant objects and 12 Guinness records

Bolin, the creator of “Big Things in a Small Town”, died in January 2026 (Guinness world records photos) A small Illinois town found a new way to attract visitors when businessman Jim Bolin built a giant wind chime. Over the years, businessman Bolin turned that idea into a collection of oversized everyday objects that made … Read more

Texas police officer indicted on 100 felony counts after Flock investigation; records show over 45,000 searches, including nearly 3,500 for one licence plate

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Texas police officer indicted on 100 felony counts after Flock investigation; records show over 45,000 searches, including nearly 3,500 for one licence plate

A Lufkin, Texas police officer has been indicted on 100 felony counts after an investigation into his use of Flock Safety’s automated license plate reader system revealed an extraordinary volume of searches, including nearly 3,500 lookups of a single licence plate. According to court records and audit logs reviewed by the Houston Chronicle and local … Read more