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[satanboy]

UK Issues First Ever Red Extreme Heat Alert, Warns of Death Among Fit and Healthy

Human-induced climate change will make such brutal heatwaves even more common, says the Met Office warning.

www.cnet.com

 

[scudsucker]

I have been in London during a "heat wave" - probably went up to 27°. The underground trains were horrifying; I chose instead to walk the 10km to my home.

40° is insane.

 

[Sinbad]

I have been in London during a "heat wave" - probably went up to 27°. The underground trains were horrifying; I chose instead to walk the 10km to my home.

40° is insane.

I'm so glad I live at the coast. Sea breeze will keep our temp to about 27 or so

 

[satanboy]

Sasol's oil refinery is shutting down (temporarily) - leaving none running in South Africa

South Africa's number of functioning oil refineries just hit zero, with the shutdown of Sasol's own Natref, if only temporarily.

stuff.co.za

 

[Nicholas]

I'm so glad I live at the coast. Sea breeze will keep our temp to about 27 or so

I heard that 35 degrees is expected for London today. My sister may be getting the day off if schools are closed.

 

[satanboy]

Miners unearth pink diamond believed to be largest seen in 300 years

Miners in Angola have unearthed a rare pure pink diamond that is believed to be the largest found in 300 years, the Australian site operator announced Wednesday.

phys.org

 

[Tribs]

You have to see the ad to understand it

 

[satanboy]

21 teens who died in South African tavern all had toxic methanol in blood - National | Globalnews.ca

A toxic chemical was found in the bodies of all 21 teenagers who died at Enyobeni Tavern in South Africa last month.

globalnews.ca

 

[satanboy]

Salman Rushdie: New York police say author’s condition unknown after he was stabbed in neck – live | US news | The Guardian

New York state police say suspect has been taken into custody after stabbing author as he prepared to give speech in Chautauqua near Erie

amp.theguardian.com

 

[Düber]

I have just found out that this poor woman is/was the aunt of one of the ladies on my wife's sales team.
Utterly tragic and unforgivable.

Probe continues into death of woman outside Ceres old age home

The woman was found dead in her wheelchair outside the facility over the weekend.

ewn.co.za

 

[satanboy]

Academy apologizes to Sacheen Littlefeather for treatment when she refused Marlon Brando's Oscar in 1973

The Native American activist and actor was met with disrespect and harassment as she refused Marlon Brando’s trophy for "The Godfather."

www.nbcnews.com

 

[Düber]

Go-karting for French prisoners a mistake, admits Fresnes governor

It was meant as a day of fun and games at France's second largest prison, but it prompted an outcry.

www.bbc.com

 

[satanboy]

Britney Spears says she's now an ‘atheist’ due to family torment in new audio

Britney Spears is responding to her estranged son Jayden after his recent bombshell interview, revealing she is now an atheist due to family torment.Taking to Instagram, Monday, the Toxic hit-maker...

www.thenews.com.pk

 

[satanboy]

R. Kelly Found Guilty on Six Counts of Sexual Exploitation

R. Kelly was found guilty of six child pornography-related charges today (Sept. 13), while also being found not guilty of several conspiracy charges.

www.spin.com

 

[scudsucker]

Chess player accused of using an Artificial Intelligence linked vibrating butt-plug to cheat.

Hans Niemann: Chess grandmaster, 19, accused of cheating using a SEX TOY to beat world #1 Magnus Carlsen

Previously, Hans Nieman had admitted that he cheated during an online game when he was just 12, but he has denied cheating against Magnus Carlsen

meaww.com

 

[satanboy]

‘Really nice guy’: Tom Hardy surprises competitors with entry and victory in martial arts contest

The actor, 45, quietly entered the 2022 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Open Championship in Milton Keynes and won all his matches

www.theguardian.com

 

[biometrics]

Been waiting for this one...

Mosebenzi Zwane expected in court on Wednesday over Vrede dairy farm scandal | News24

Former minister and known Gupta ally Mosebenzi Zwane is expected to appear in court on Wednesday, in connection with the alleged Vrede Dairy Project scam.

www.news24.com

 

[scudsucker]

This belongs here, surely, due to its headline.

Penis worm's ancient cousin fossilized with its doughnut-shaped brain intact

 

[satanboy]

Biden Pardons All Federal Offenses of Marijuana Possession

Thousands of people previously convicted are being denied employment and housing, Biden said.

www.cnet.com

 

[satanboy]

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