24 August 2023 – Sky News: The Latest News from the World

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FirstFT: Prigozhin crash not caused by surface-to-air missile, says US

Peter Sanders24 August 2023

Receive free Yevgeny Prigozhin updatesWe’ll send you a myFT Daily Digest email rounding up the latest Yevgeny Prigozhin news every morning. Good morning. Initial US intelligence reports suggest the plane...

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Developers bought Hamilton Greenbelt property a month before Ontario revealed plans to open it up for housing

Robert Melton24 August 2023

A prominent developer and key figure in the Ford government's controversial Greenbelt land swap purchased a Hamilton property a month before Ontario announced its plans to open the protected farmland up...

Science

Research opens the door to more efficient potato breeding

Jessica McCarthy24 August 2023

Credit: CC0 Public Domain The dream of every potato breeders is to combine all the desirable characteristics that can make potato more productive and resistant to the effects of climate...

Sport

Tour Championship: Rory McIlroy three back as Scottie Scheffler blows big lead in FedExCup finale | Golf News

Marjory Copeland24 August 2023

FedExCup leader Scottie Scheffler one back after squandering five-shot mid-round advantage; Rory McIlroy three behind despite struggling with a lower back issue; three share early lead at PGA Tour's season...

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Hope for Wilko as HMV tycoon Doug Putman makes last-ditch multi-million-pound rescue offer that would save half of chain’s 400 shops and up to 4,000 of its staff

Rebecca Stafford24 August 2023

The billionaire business tycoon behind HMV could save up to 4,000 jobs at collapsed retailer Wilko in an eleventh-hour rescue bid. Doug Putman, 39, who owns the British CD seller...

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Maui County sues Hawaiian Electric Company for negligence over Lahaina fires

Robert Melton24 August 2023

Maui County sued Hawaiian Electric Company on Thursday over the fires that devastated the town of Lahaina, saying the utility negligently failed to shut off power despite exceptionally high winds...

Science

Study examines historical drought and flooding on the Amazon River

Jessica McCarthy24 August 2023

Colleagues of Stahle and Granato-Souza from Laranjal do Jari, a municipality on the Jari River, which is a tributary of the Amazon. Credit: Daniela Granato-Souza Extreme floods and severe droughts...

Money

Powell Jackson Hole speech could see a shift from the past

Peter Sanders24 August 2023

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell testifies before the House Committee on Financial Services June 21, 2023 in Washington, DC. Powell testified on the Federal Reserve’s Semi-Annual Monetary Policy Report during...

Sport

Brentford braced for Ivan Toney bids in January and value striker at £80m – Paper Talk | Transfer Centre News

Marjory Copeland24 August 2023

All the top stories and transfer rumours from Friday's newspapers...THE TIMES Brentford are braced for Premier League clubs to bid for Ivan Toney in January when the England striker has...

Health

What wildfire smoke means for birds

Rebecca Stafford24 August 2023

The Maui wildfires are an ongoing human tragedy. At least 111 people have died, more than 1,000 people are unaccounted for, and many have been displaced from their homes.But such...

Day: 24 August 2023

FirstFT: Prigozhin crash not caused by surface-to-air missile, says US

Developers bought Hamilton Greenbelt property a month before Ontario revealed plans to open it up for housing

Research opens the door to more efficient potato breeding

Tour Championship: Rory McIlroy three back as Scottie Scheffler blows big lead in FedExCup finale | Golf News

Hope for Wilko as HMV tycoon Doug Putman makes last-ditch multi-million-pound rescue offer that would save half of chain’s 400 shops and up to 4,000 of its staff

Maui County sues Hawaiian Electric Company for negligence over Lahaina fires

Study examines historical drought and flooding on the Amazon River

Powell Jackson Hole speech could see a shift from the past

Brentford braced for Ivan Toney bids in January and value striker at £80m – Paper Talk | Transfer Centre News

What wildfire smoke means for birds

O’Shaquie Foster wants revenge as Robson Conceicao demands respect in world title rematch | Boxing News

Trump victory bets and strong US economy power dollar gains

Low libido, intercourse pain, orgasm problems? Sexual-health doctors are trying to help

This is why you like to speed up podcasts, movies and music

Exploring the Universe in 102 Infrared Colors

Amorim denies plan to sign any Sporting players in January

O’Shaquie Foster wants revenge as Robson Conceicao demands respect in world title rematch | Boxing News

Trump victory bets and strong US economy power dollar gains

Low libido, intercourse pain, orgasm problems? Sexual-health doctors are trying to help

This is why you like to speed up podcasts, movies and music

Exploring the Universe in 102 Infrared Colors

Amorim denies plan to sign any Sporting players in January

Henry Mance: Is homeswapping the answer to overtourism?

The Gazan teenagers defying war for competitive maths

Today on Sky Sports Racing: City of Troy seeks Breeders’ Cup Classic glory at Del Mar with Ascot and Southwell also live | Racing News

Boeing sets milestone with colossal equity issue

Rachel Reeves loosens UK welfare spending target

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