Electricity shutoffs rose 28% across 10 US states during record-hot July
Figures compiled by an energy assistance group show 173,598 household disconnections in July 2026. The count covers 10 states and cannot establish a national trend.
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How Hondo Crouch made Luckenbach a gathering place for country musicians
Luckenbach’s place in country music grew from a local dance hall, visiting musicians and recordings that carried its name beyond Texas.
Spain’s cabinet approves housing decrees after Madrid eviction protests
Spain’s cabinet has approved two housing decrees after the eviction of an 87-year-old Madrid tenant. Their proposed protections and rental changes await parliamentary votes.
RBA raises cash rate to 4.60% as fuel costs complicate inflation fight
The RBA lifted its cash rate target to 4.60%, balancing persistent inflation against signs of slower growth and a softer labour market.
Rayner proposes watchdog for property agents and caps on leasehold fees
Angela Rayner announced plans for an independent property agent regulator and powers to cap leasehold fees, but the watchdog’s remit and the fee limits remain undecided.
NASA’s Mullenax balloon test flight carries student projects and camera technology
NASA launched the Mullenax Test Flight from Fort Sumner, New Mexico, on Sept. 28. The agency says it carried student and university projects and experimental smart-camera technology.
Turner’s Rome painting returns for brief display before December auction
J.M.W. Turner’s Rome, from Mount Aventine has returned to the city for a three-day display ahead of a planned London auction in December.
Palazzo Strozzi exhibition explores what broken sculptures can reveal
A new Florence exhibition treats sculptural fragments as works with meanings of their own, while archaeological evidence leaves some accounts of ancient breakage open to debate.
Denver’s Colfax bus lanes open: Where riders board and how drivers travel
The first East Colfax bus-only lanes opened Sept. 27. Here is what changed for boarding, driving and nearby businesses, and what remains ahead for the Lynx service.
NASA develops plastic and simulated Moon dust material for future manufacturing
NASA Glenn has made a material from biodegradable plastic and simulated Moon and Mars dust, but its suitability for use beyond Earth remains unproven.
Salisbury FC’s Kuwait visit puts its growing overseas ties in focus
Salisbury FC’s Kuwait trip brings together a friendly, youth football activities and commercial plans shaped by owner Ali Alhamad’s links to the country.
Two bacteria incorporated inorganic carbon in lab tests, complicating isotope tracing
Two heterotrophic bacteria incorporated labeled bicarbonate into their cells. The result matters when scientists interpret carbon-isotope signals, but does not establish an...
Czechia prepare for Wembley return 30 years after Euro 1996 final
Czechia's scheduled Nations League visit to Wembley brings Patrik Berger's recollections of the Euro 1996 final back into focus.
Malaysia begins returning detained Myanmar nationals as rights groups warn of danger
Malaysia has begun returning detained Myanmar nationals by ship. Rights groups warn that people sent back could face persecution, conflict and forced recruitment.
Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I takes Tooro throne amid succession dispute
Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma took the Tooro throne after overnight rituals, but a dispute over the late king’s reported son remains unresolved.
Billy Gilmour reflects on World Cup injury as he returns to Scotland side
Billy Gilmour has described the first difficult days after the injury that kept him out of Scotland’s World Cup, and his return to the team under Sébastien Pocognoli.
UK mortgage approvals fall to lowest level since December 2023 as borrowing costs rise
UK home-purchase mortgage approvals fell to about 54,900 in August, while the effective rate on newly drawn loans rose to 4.60%, according to Bank of England figures.
Burnham’s GB Grid plan targets electricity connections and costs
GB Grid would draw on funding allocated to Great British Energy and support new network connections, as ministers seek faster access and lower energy costs.