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10,000 Homes on former military bases were never built
A government plan to repurpose idle military land for new dwellings was secretly abandoned two years ago, and no houses were built. The idea was to build up to 10,000 new dwellings, but it was halted when the Ministry of Defence (MoD) removed most of the selected sites from the program. Earlier this year, the MoD identified additional surplus "brownfield" land that might be utilized to build nearly 35,000 new dwellings.
‘Sex work’ advocacy in California harms children
In recent decades, so-called "sex workers' rights" advocates fighting to decriminalize pimping and buying sex have joined forces with trans rights activists to advocate for the rights of same-sex attracted persons. This was a logical (and highly beneficial) decision on their behalf. Being associated with a proud, well-regarded social justice movement undoubtedly aids their efforts to spread the notion that "sex work is work" and "prostitution is liberating." Their acceptance into what became known as the "LGBTQ+" movement has, however, been highly detrimental to society's most vulnerable people, particularly children.
Workers trapped for days in a Thai tunnel were found dead
Thai police have confirmed that three foreign workers who were trapped under a collapsed train tunnel died despite rescue efforts lasting over five days. As of Thursday, the guys, one from Myanmar and two from China were assumed to be alive. They were trapped after a section of the tunnel they were digging collapsed on Saturday in Pak Chong district, approximately 200 kilometers (124 miles) northeast of Bangkok.
Israel continues its assault on the occupied West Bank for a third day
Israel's heaviest military assault in two decades on the occupied West Bank has entered its third day, with the army and bulldozers leaving a trail of destruction after firing live ammunition and tear gas. Witnesses reported three individuals were killed early Friday when Israeli soldiers assaulted a car in the hamlet of Zababdeh, south of Jenin. According to Israel's military, one of its aircraft "attacked a terrorist squad" after an "encounter with security forces" there. Footage from the aftermath of the impact shows a car engulfed in flames.
Harris defends policy adjustments on major areas in his first interview
In her first interview since entering the presidential campaign, US Vice President Kamala Harris defended her decision to shift her position on essential subjects. The Democratic nominee was pressed on whether her immigration and climate policies have changed since she ran for president in 2019. "I think the most crucial and fundamental component of my policy view and actions is my beliefs have not altered," she stated to CNN's Dana Bash."
House prices will rise 2.5% in 2024, but a housing surplus will limit expansion
According to Zoopla, house prices are on track to conclude the year 2.5 percent higher than when it began, although sellers are still advised not to set unrealistic asking prices. It represents a more optimistic forecast from the property marketplace, which expected a 2% price drop. The property website stated that house prices increased by 1.4% in the first seven months of 2024, compared to 0.1% the previous year.
Two people died in an explosion at Delta Air Lines’ maintenance base
A tire reportedly exploded in a hangar at Atlanta Airport. The US airline's maintenance division is investigating and cooperating with local authorities. A Delta Air Lines maintenance depot at Atlanta's airport in Georgia exploded, killing two persons and critically injuring another. A union representative said that an airplane tire exploded.
Special counsel Jack Smith revises Trump election indictment
Federal prosecutors accusing former U.S. President Donald Trump of election interference have issued a revised indictment in reaction to a recent Supreme Court decision. The indictment issued on Tuesday narrows the scope of the case, removing interactions between Trump and the Department of Justice and focusing on his role as a political candidate. Nonetheless, the core claim remains the same: Trump attempted to disrupt the 2020 presidential election and reverse his defeat to Democrat Joe Biden. Trump has long maintained, incorrectly and without evidence, that major voter fraud plagued the 2020 election.
Claims that RFK Jr ripped off the head of a dead whale are under scrutiny
Environmentalists are calling for an investigation into Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s claim that he once cut the head off a dead beached whale with a chainsaw and transported it home on the roof of his vehicle. A group supporting Kamala Harris for president claims Mr Kennedy's purported removal and transfer of the whale's skull may have violated the law. Mr Kennedy, 70, has not commented on the incident, which his daughter described in an interview 12 years ago.
Sinner, Swiatek advance to US Open second round, Raducanu exits
Top seed Jannik Sinner has put the drug scandal that clouded his US Open preparations in the rearview mirror with a relatively drama-free start to his campaign. At the same time, fellow title candidate Carlos Alcaraz has also moved to the second round with a little hiccup. The spotlight was entirely on Sinner in the day session on Tuesday, as the Italian overcame a poor start to defeat American Mackenzie McDonald 2-6 6-2 6-1 6-2 a week after being acquitted of any wrongdoing in connection with two failed drug tests in March.
US says Red Sea-attacked Greek vessel is spilling oil
The Greek-flagged Sounion crude oil ship is still on fire after being attacked by Yemen's Houthi militia last week, and it appears to be spilling oil, the Pentagon reports. According to Pentagon spokesperson Air Force Major General Patrick Ryder, the tanker carries around one million barrels of crude oil. The US is "aware of a third party that attempted to send two tugs to the vessel to help salvage, but they were warned away by the Houthis and threatened with being attacked," he told reporters on Tuesday.
NCA: Cannabis couriers misled by traffickers by assuming UK authorities are lenient
Officials claim the majority of the couriers, who can be paid up to £10,000, are coming from nations where cannabis is lawful for personal use and growing is permitted. Hundreds of cannabis couriers have been captured attempting to carry luggage containing the narcotic through British airports. According to the National Crime Agency, traffickers are duping them into believing that UK authorities are lenient on cannabis and will let them off with a fine.
