Browsing: Rural affairs

Green shoots? Burnham cultivates rural links in attempt to ‘build back trust’ with farmers

By Peter NovakSeptember 26, 20260

Ministers have been speaking to farming activists to try to build bridges after tax changes introduced under Starmer soured relations

World

Detained Tunisian flotilla activists: Worsening health amid family anguish

By Peter NovakSeptember 27, 20260

Tunis, Tunisia – For nine-year-old Yassar Naouar, visiting his father in prison has become an exercise in staying strong. He tries not to cry in front of Wael, fearing that seeing his son in tears would make an already painful situation harder for him. After leaving the prison, Yassar finds a corner where he can…

Wisconsin police investigating fraternity for hazing after men found in basement

September 27, 2026

Third person arrested in death of Tasia Fortune, as police say hanging was staged

September 27, 2026

Technology

The quick guide to fall vaccines and when you should get them

By Peter NovakSeptember 10, 20260

Labor Day is in the rearview mirror, kids are back to school, and a squall of pumpkin spice is upon us. It’s that time again to prepare for the equally inevitable respiratory virus season with annual vaccines.

News

New Spanish-made zinc-air battery design boosts capacity and power by 80%

By Peter NovakSeptember 10, 20260

In Spain, researchers at the Institute of Materials Science of Barcelona (ICMAB-CSIC) have developed a new architecture for zinc-air batteries that can boost their power output by up to 80% without altering their core chemistry. The system adds conductive elements inside the battery, which act as wireless bipolar electrodes to facilitate charge transport and lower…

Travel

Last chance to activate Chase Freedom Q3 categories: 5% back on EV charging, gas stations, live entertainment, transit and United Way

By Peter NovakSeptember 10, 20260

If you have the Chase Freedom Flex® (see rates and fees) or legacy Chase Freedom®* in your wallet, take note: It’s your last chance to activate your Q3 categories.

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