Power outages and flooded roads as major storm bears down on US north-east 26. September 2026 (15:35) Thousands already without without power as New Jersey, Massachusetts, Delaware and New York brace for nor’easterMore than 70,000 customers were without electricity in the north-eastern US on Saturday, a major sign of a powerful storm known as a nor’easter that was expected to create dangerous conditions through the weekend.Forecasters warned of gale winds that could down trees and heavy inundations that could flood roads. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Police re-examining CCTV footage in Jill Dando murder case 26. September 2026 (15:08) Advances in ‘CCTV enhancement technology’ have allowed detectives to return to 27-year-old footage of Putney Bridge tube station, the Met said.(London News)
New research finds 485 chemicals in US pesticide products linked to breast cancer 26. September 2026 (15:00) Paper raises questions about safety of food and other products as early onset breast cancer rates surge worldwideNew research has identified at least 485 chemicals used in US pesticide products that are linked to breast cancer, raising questions about the safety of food and other products at a time when early onset breast cancer rates are surging worldwide.The new peer-reviewed paper, published in Environmental Health Perspectives, a top journal from the American Chemical Society, highlights what public health advocates say are a range of deficiencies in how US pesticides are regulated. The review includes active pesticide ingredients, but also hundreds of so-called “inert”, or inactive, ingredients that typically do not undergo a thorough safety review. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Noel Gallagher reveals 'shock' over Man City charges verdict 26. September 2026 (14:24) Oasis star and lifelong City fan “surprised and sad” after club reportedly found guilty of all but one of 115 Premier League charges for breaching financial rules(London News)
