Infantino: The man who tried to sell football
How FIFA’s self-styled ‘King of Soccer’ tried to smuggle private equity through football’s gates, only for the game’s warring tribes to unite and burn the horse.
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California woman rescued after being swept down Kern River rapids
A woman was pulled to safety after falling into California’s Kern River. First responders found her partially submerged beneath a rock outcropping near a steep cliff. They used a life jacket and rescue rope to bring her out of the water. The Kern County Sheriff’s Office shared dramatic video footage of the successful rescue. Officials
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Google trims $50 million from its 10-year-old annual contract to HCLTech
Google is reportedly reducing its IT services contract with HCLTech by approximately fifty million dollars. This significant reduction is expected to impact around one thousand HCLTech employees who may be redeployed. The move highlights how automation and artificial intelligence are reshaping traditional IT services work. Technology companies are increasingly reviewing vendor spending and automating software
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India to build over 1,000 affordable homes in Seychelles
India will construct over one thousand affordable housing units in Seychelles. This project addresses the island nation’s housing shortage and strengthens bilateral cooperation. The first phase of this development is scheduled for completion by the year 2029. India’s National Buildings Construction Corporation will manage the entire project’s planning and implementation. This initiative is part of
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Bank holidays in August 2026: Where and when banks will remain closed this month
August brings numerous bank holidays across India, affecting branch operations. Banks will close on specific dates due to regional festivals and national observances. Customers should verify local branch availability before planning visits. Digital banking services will remain accessible throughout these holiday periods. Plan branch-specific transactions in advance to avoid any inconvenience.
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Victoria’s 1987 forest experiment surprised researchers 30 years later
In a pioneering study within Victoria’s mountain ash forests, surprising findings have emerged over extended periods. Intense thinning of trees fostered lush growth and increased diameters in the surviving trees. These enhanced specimens exhibit greater fire resilience and are likely to create hollows for various wildlife. Interestingly, Leadbeater’s possums thrived in thinned and acacia zones,
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LSU graduate turns discarded fraternity food into 10,000 meals
A simple observation about food waste at Louisiana State University led former student Will Grand to start Giving Greek, a student-run organisation that has donated more than 10,000 meals to a Baton Rouge homeless shelter. Grand was recently recognised by US Senator Bill Cassidy, who praised his initiative for inspiring community service and helping people