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Scotland’s first commercial wind farm recycled and reused 99.9% of materials from 26 old turbines, with blades turned into construction polymers

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Scotland’s first commercial wind farm recycled and reused 99.9% of materials from 26 old turbines, with blades turned into construction polymers

Scotland’s first commercial wind farm has reached a major milestone in dealing with turbine waste after almost three decades of operation. Hagshaw Hill in South Lanarkshire, which began operating in 1995, was decommissioned and repowered with 14 newer turbines after its original 26 turbines were dismantled in 2023. A Mott MacDonald assessment commissioned by ScottishPower … Read more

Treasury triples bond buyback to $6 billion: Why are US yields at their highest since 2023?

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US Treasury bond buyback rises to $6 billion as long-term bond yields climb. (AFP)

The US Treasury plans to buy back as much as $6 billion of government debt in its next operation. The bonds will have maturities of 10 to 20 years. This is three times larger than the previous maximum of $2 billion. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent had earlier indicated a $4 billion minimum for the expanded … Read more

‘Is Trump bribing voters?’: $500 Obamacare rebate after $5000 dividend check offer puts GOP midterm strategy in focus

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The Republican Partyled by President Donald Trump, is facing an uphill task in the 2026 midterm election as Trump’s approval ratings touch an all-time low. President Donald Trump arrives at the National Medal of Honor Museum, Thursday, Sept. 10. (AP Photo/Jessica Tobias) Coupled with recent losses for several Trump-supported candidates in the GOP primaries, many … Read more

Fidium Fiber outage: Internet down for users across Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont

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Fidium Fiber internet down. (UnSplash)

Update: Fidium Fiber appears to be back up after a brief outage on Thursday. During the outage, users across Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont reported widespread internet problems. The cause of the outage is still unknown. Fidi Fiber internet down. (UnSplash) Also Read: Got an older iPhone model? Here’s when iOS 27 with Siri AI … Read more

Algeria closes airspace to UAE after diplomatic break

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Algeria closes airspace to UAE after diplomatic break

Algeria said Thursday it was closing its airspace to Emirati-registered civilian and military aircraft after cutting diplomatic ties with the Gulf country following years of tension. Algeria closes airspace to UAE after diplomatic break In a statement announcing the severing of diplomatic relations, Algiers accused the Gulf country of “provocative and hostile acts”, but it … Read more

Lindsay Clancy update: Can Kevin Reddington’s new motion prevent a second trial after mistrial? What we know

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Less than a week after a mistrial was declared in the high-profile Lindsay Clancy case, defense attorney Kevin Reddington filed a renewed motion seeking a required finding of not guilty on Thursday. This is Reddington’s attempt at preventing a second trial. Defense attorney Kevin Reddington has renewed his push for a not-guilty verdict in the … Read more

How many kids does Lil Durk have? Meet the rapper’s children and family

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Lil Durk is currently awaiting a verdict in his federal murder-for-hire trialbut his life outside the courtroom has also drawn attention because of his blended family. Lil Durk has seven reported biological children and also considers India Royale’s older daughter part of his family. (Lil Durk/Instagram) The Chicago rapper is reported to have seven biological … Read more

Florida man faces execution for 1996 killing connected to ‘Hog Trail Murders’ in woods

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Florida man faces execution for 1996 killing connected to 'Hog Trail Murders' in woods

A Florida man convicted in one of a series of suspected killings that became known as the “Hog Trail Murders” in the 1990s is scheduled Thursday to become the 15th person executed in the state this year. Florida man faces execution for 1996 killing connected to ‘Hog Trail Murders’ in woods Daniel Owen Conahan Jr., … Read more

Russian strike on Ukraine shopping centre kills at least six

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Russian strike on Ukraine shopping centre kills at least six

At least five people were killed and nearly 70 others wounded on Thursday when a Russian strike hit a shopping centre in Pavlograd, central Ukraine, the authorities announced. Russian strike on Ukraine shopping centre kills at least six The attack came as both sides step up long-range barrages on each other hundreds of kilometres behind … Read more

Ex-Venezuelan first lady Cilia Flores seeks release from jail, citing heart ailment

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Ex-Venezuelan first lady Cilia Flores seeks release from jail, citing heart ailment

NEW YORK — Venezuela’s former first lady wants to be let out of jail while she and her husband await trial on U.S. drug trafficking charges. Ex-Venezuelan first lady Cilia Flores seeks release from jail, citing heart ailment Cilia Flores, the wife of ex-Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, “deserves the opportunity to await her trial while … Read more