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Reports claim HS2 could be restored to Crewe

Railnews.co.uk 

Reports this morning claim that the government is set to partly reverse Rishi Sunak’s decision to cancel HS2 north of the West Midlands, by building Phase 2A to Crewe. It is said that the Prime Minister could announce the change of heart in the New Year.

A perfect ‘gift’ for the World Weightlifting Day: the first-ever Weightlifting Museum in the world opens in China

International Weightlifting Federation 

The IWF couldn’t have received a better “gift” on World Weightlifting Day! On October 16, the IWF President Mohammed Jalood was in Shilong Town (Dongguan City, Guangdong Province, China) to inaugurate the first-ever museum consecrated to our Sport. Opening of the Museum in Shilong With the local authorities – namely Mr Zhou Jinqiang, Vice-President of […]

IAATO and COMNAP announce 2024 Antarctic Fellowships

«MercoPress» (en) 

The International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) (*), and the Council of Managers of National Antarctic Programs (COMNAP) have announced their selections for the 2024 Antarctic Fellowship. The annual Antarctic Fellowships, are an investment in the professional development of talented early career researchers.

Becca Imagines Jules

Splice Today 

Friday. Down in Claremont, Becca hopped in her Civic around noon and headed west across the northern edge of Los Angeles, crossing Pasadena and then Burbank, the San Gabriel Mountains hovering to the north. Becca crawled slowly along the 101, heading west. Eventually, the route took her to Ventura and she glimpsed the Pacific. Becca gazed ahead at the road, the water on the horizon. She thought of Jules, groaning in the sand. She noticed a lump forming in her throat.

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Savage Animals

Splice Today 

Two cats, a fat old orange missing a left ear, and a young rail-thin short-haired gray, sat at a bar one late afternoon on a Friday where they drank beer and watched football on the flat screen. The short-haired gray said to the fat orange: “Well, there’s rumors of layoffs coming down at the plant. I can’t afford to lose this job cuz I got five kittens to feed and 24 years left on a 30-year mortgage. My mama’s been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and I think my wife’s having an affair. Plus, every time I talk to my dad he asks for money. Читать дальше...

Florida homeowners fear soaring insurance cost after hurricanes - Reuters

Google.com 

  1. Florida homeowners fear soaring insurance cost after hurricanes  Reuters
  2. Back-To-Back Hurricanes May Cost Over $50 Billion  The Weather Channel
  3. Florida Insurers Might Leave Thousands of Hurricane Milton Claims Unpaid  Newsweek
  4. Hurricane Milton Insured Losses in $30B-$50B Range, Says Verisk  Insurance Journal
  5. Factbox-Homeowner insurers' responses after hurricane hits Florida  Yahoo! Voices

US Army is testing AI Black Hawk helicopters 

Technology.inquirer.net 

You might remember the iconic helicopter from the 2001 film “Black Hawk Down.” Over 20 years later, that aircraft improved significantly into an AI Black Hawk. US military news website DefenseScoop says Lockheed Martin Company Sikorsky will add a “robotic brain” into the flying machine.  READ: NASA soon to fly first ‘mini helicopter’ on Mars

The top 10 best grouse recipes

The Field 

The Field's top 10 best grouse recipes has plenty of inspiration

This warm grouse salad may be simple, but it is a great way to kick off a supper party.Whether you have an old bird or young, are looking for a traditional roast recipe or something a little more …Continue reading »