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A new book tells the story of taxidermist and forensic ornithologist Roxie Laybourne
KASU - Arkansas
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July 19, 2025
SCOTT SIMON, HOST: Imagine a police procedural. Cops called to a gruesome scene. Evidence techs secure the area. They dust for prints and blot up stains. Then a hard-boiled homicide cop sees something and says, better call in the feather...
'I moved to Spain from UK but didn't realise it was 20 years behind on one thing'
Cornwall Live
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July 19, 2025
A UK expat residing in Spain has boldly claimed that the European country is "20 years or so behind the UK" in one particular aspect. Mark Danby, hailing from Stockport, Greater Manchester, made a significant life change six months ago, leaving...
Felix Baumgartner, Austrian Adventurer, Dies In Paragliding Accident In Italy
MENAFN
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July 19, 2025
(MENAFN- Khaama Press) Felix Baumgartner, the legendary Austrian adventurer, tragically died in Italy after losing control of his paraglider, suffering a fatal crash. International media have reported that Felix Baumgartner, the Austrian...
RACHEL RICKARD STRAUS: Want to get Britain investing, Chancellor? Take a leaf out of my dad's book...
This Is Money
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July 19, 2025
My attempts at teenage rebellion were an absolute disaster, thanks to my dad's unconventional parenting style. When I got to the age that school friends were starting to get into trouble for various misdemeanours – smoking behind the bike sheds,...
‘Without Vajpayee there would be no Modi’: Book excerpt from Abhishek Choudhary’s ‘Believer’s Dilemma’
Financial Express
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For someone ruminating on mortality since his early youth, Vajpayee met his maker at a rather overripe ninety-three. A stroke eleven years earlier, in August 2007, had taken away his most precious gift: his voice. He recovered for a while, but the...
Results from Stage 14 of the 2025 Tour de France
Bicycling
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July 19, 2025
Today's stage climbed into the Pyrenees, hitting the classic Col du Tourmalet climb at the halfway point, finishing with a second Hors Categorie (beyond category) climb, with a Cat 1 and Cat 2 climb in between. Mountain stage, indeed. The big news...
The little-known way to travel across Spain by train for FREE this summer
The Sun
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July 18, 2025
FOR anyone travelling across Spain, there is a clever hack to get train journeys for free. Trainline has revealed a handy tip on how to travel through parts of Spain for absolutely nothing this summer. 4 You can get a free ticket if you make a...
How to watch Tour de France stage 14: TV details, live streams, time schedule, for epic Pyrenees mountain stage
Cycling Weekly
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July 19, 2025
Watch stage 14 of the Tour de France today for an epic mountain stage that features the Col du Tourmalet and another summit finish, with all the details here on live streams, TV coverage, and how to tune in wherever you are in the world.The...
The Case for Sibling Rivalry
The Washington Free Beacon - Virginia
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July 27, 2025
"Must be the third kid thing." That’s what one of the other moms said to me as we were both watching our youngest children play fourth grade basketball as if their lives depended on it. Like me, the other mother had two older kids who, when...
World University Games: Indian Shuttlers Beat USA To Book Spot In Quarter-Finals
News18
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July 19, 2025
Last Updated:July 19, 2025, 19:20 IST Indian shuttlers advanced to mixed team quarterfinals at World University Games, defeating USA 3-1. Badminton representative photo (X)The young Indian shuttlers overcame a gritty challenge from the United...
European Parliament vice president throws his support behind Stop Killing Games campaign
Rock Paper Shotgun
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July 14, 2025
One of the European Parliament's vice presidents has voiced his support for the Stop Killing Games campaign, and said he's signed the group's petition to the European Commission to stop publishers rendering online games unplayable by shutting down...
Book Review: Madeline Potter’s ‘The Roma’ blends memoir and research to look at a marginalized group
Associated Press
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July 14, 2025
“The Roma: A Travelling History” is a fascinating look at a marginalized and misunderstood group of people who have encountered hostility for centuries. Written by Madeline Potter, a scholar of 19th century Gothic literature, the new book recounts...
The underrated European city that's still hot in November that you can now visit for £70
MyLondon
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July 19, 2025
British Airways has just added Rabat, Morocco’s laid-back capital, to its short-haul route map — and you can get there for as little as £70 one-way from London Gatwick. Starting this November, BA Euroflyer will run direct flights twice a week to...
Tour de France 2025: Relentless Tadej Pogacar extends lead to more than four minutes
The National News
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Tadej Pogacar powered to victory in an uphill time trial on Stage 13 of the Tour de France on Friday to stretch his lead in the race to more than four minutes. Jonas Vingegard and Remco Evenepoel clung on to their places in the overall top three,...
10 Sunday Reads That Will Linger in Your Thoughts All Week
Times Now
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July 27, 2025
10 Sunday Reads That Will Linger in Your Thoughts All Week (Picture Credit - Instagram) Some books refuse to let go once the final page is turned. They leave a trace, a question, a feeling, an image that reappears throughout your week. Sunday is...
Tourist says popular Greek island is 'dead' this summer – now is time to book
Daily Express
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July 19, 2025
If you're looking for a last-minmute European holiday in the sun, one tourist believes he has the ideal location after highlighting it is full of vacancies.Robert Sherman claims popular Greek islands are "dead" as he offered a glimpse into his...
'I ditched UK for Spain six months ago but found it was 20 years behind'
Daily Record & Sunday Mail
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July 19, 2025
A British expat residing in Spain has declared that the European country is "20 years or so behind the UK" when it comes to one thing. In a daring decision six months ago, Mark Danby, from Stockport, Greater Manchester, abandoned the UK to pursue...
Blue Badge holders urged to check on little-known perk this summer
Wales Online
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July 27, 2025
If you have a physical disability or health condition that affects your ability to walk safely, or suffer from a hidden illness such as dementia, autism or Parkinson's, you may be eligible for a Blue Badge. This badge can assist you in parking...
OPINION: Politicising Germany's Constitutional Court is a dangerous game
The Local - Germany
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July 18, 2025
Last week, an election of judges to the Constitutional Court was abruptly postponed, creating a fresh political crisis. Brian Melican unpacks the controversy, and explains why the politicisation of Germany's highest court is a serious threat. In...
How the far right is politicising the return of the wolf – and again threatening its presence in Europe
The Independent (U.S.)
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July 19, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...