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UKGuardian Health8 Aug

‘I couldn’t breathe’: the deadly health burden of wildfire smoke

Wildfire smoke from northern Ontario spread over Toronto, creating hazardous air quality that caused respiratory problems in residents and increased emergency department visits for allergies and shortness of breath. Scientists are working to establish clearer links between wildfire smoke exposure and health impacts, particularly mortality, as such events become more common due to changing fire weather patterns. Hospital air filtration systems helped protect some patients, but outdoor exposure remained unavoidable for many people in the affected region.

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SportESPN8 Aug

How the fates of all 30 MLB teams have changed since the trade deadline

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USNew York Times8 Aug

Pellet Guns, Sticks and Tear Gas: How India’s Police Halted a Youth March

Indian police used pellet guns, batons and tear gas to disperse unarmed protesters during a youth march in New Delhi on 20 July. The New York Times analysis of the incident has prompted public outcry and allegations that officers employed excessive force. The crackdown has sparked broader debate about policing tactics in India.

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WorldAl Jazeera8 Aug

Norway Football Federation calls for FIFA president to resign

Norway's football federation has called for FIFA president Gianni Infantino to resign. The Norwegian body did not provide specific reasons for the demand in its statement. This adds to mounting pressure on Infantino's leadership.

Read the full story at Al Jazeera

BusinessCointelegraph8 Aug

US court backs Bybit’s bid to trace funds from $1.5B North Korea hack

A US court has granted cryptocurrency exchange Bybit expedited discovery in its effort to trace funds stolen in a $1.5 billion hack linked to North Korea. The ruling permits Bybit to request account identities, balances and transaction histories from platforms that operate in the United States. The decision accelerates the exchange's ability to pursue legal action to recover assets connected to the theft.

Read the full story at Cointelegraph

TechHacker News8 Aug

NASA to keep its 48-year-old Voyager 2 probe running for yet another year

NASA has extended operations of the Voyager 2 spacecraft, which launched in 1977, for another year despite its aging systems and dwindling power supply. The probe, which has been exploring the outer reaches of the solar system and interstellar space, will continue transmitting scientific data back to Earth. Engineers have had to manage the spacecraft's limited remaining power by carefully prioritising which instruments remain active.

Read the full story at Hacker News

ScienceGuardian Environment8 Aug

Scientists create OnlyFans account for marmots to fund research – video

UCLA researchers have launched an OnlyFans account featuring photographs and videos of marmots to help fund their scientific research. The account, called @OnlyMarms, contains family-friendly content and was created by professor Daniel Blumstein's team in response to reduced government funding for their work. The initiative represents an unconventional approach to securing financial support for academic research.

Read the full story at Guardian Environment

UKEvening Standard8 Aug

The best London commuter towns within 20 minutes of Zone 1

Several London commuter towns within 20 minutes of Zone 1 are maintaining their property values despite broader market fluctuations. The article identifies locations both east and west of central London as offering good access to the capital while retaining residential appeal. These areas represent options for those seeking to balance proximity to central London with suburban living.

Read the full story at Evening Standard

SportGuardian Sport8 Aug

AFL boss Craig Drummond apologises over Geelong concussion waiver: ‘The club went too far’

AFL Commission chair Craig Drummond has apologised for mistakes made in a secret concussion agreement between Geelong and player Jake Kolodjashnij, saying "the club went too far". Drummond, who was on Geelong's board when the deal was approved in 2024, has recused himself from any AFL assessment of the case. AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon has not yet confirmed whether Drummond should step down from his position during the investigation.

Read the full story at Guardian Sport

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