Partner of woman killed by US hunter who allegedly mistook her for deer says death ‘no accident’ 25. September 2026 (20:00) Walter Moorhead, arrested on suspicion of manslaughter, murdered Santos Maria Chilel Soto, partner allegesThe partner of a Delaware woman who was shot dead by a hunter allegedly mistaking her for a deer has said the killing was “senseless” and the hunter had “no excuse”.“I have never seen a deer with only two legs,” Minivaldo Velásquez told the Delaware public news outlet WHYY in an interview published on Thursday about the death six days earlier of Santos Maria Chilel Soto. “It doesn’t make sense – no.” Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Hurricane Nolo predicted to bring ‘life-threatening flooding’ to Hawaii 25. September 2026 (20:00) Forecasters say storm will cause heavy rains and large waves along the coast, near communities still recovering from extreme weatherHurricane Nolo is expected to bring potentially life-threatening and catastrophic flooding to Hawaii on Friday, affecting communities that are still recovering from devastating storms earlier this summer.The state activated more than 230 Hawaii national guard members and closed schools ahead of the storm. Nolo is expected to move west on Saturday and not directly hit the islands, but forecasters say it will still cause heavy rainfall, as much as 25in, as well as large and damaging waves along the coast. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Earth microbes survive simulated conditions of Saturn moon’s ocean 25. September 2026 (20:00) Experiment suggests organisms could live in harsh environment under Enceladus’s icy crust, strengthening possibility moon could support lifeFrom the moment scientists spotted plumes of water erupting from Enceladus, one of Saturn’s moons, it became the most tantalising place in the solar system to search for life beyond Earth.Now the case is even more compelling after researchers found that organisms that live in deep-sea waters off Japan can survive the harsh conditions expected in the briny ocean that lurks beneath Enceladus’s icy crust. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Burnham pledges extra £210m towards regenerating boarded-up high streets 25. September 2026 (20:00) Funds to help local people turn empty shops, pubs and clubs into community hubs, shared workspaces and cafesThe UK government has pledged £210m to regenerate high streets by taking boarded-up shops, pubs and clubs and turning them into shared workspaces, cafes and community hubs.Andy Burnham said the funds would “help put power back into the hands of locals who know their area best” as part of his effort to “restore pride and bring hope back”. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Dolly Parton Day declared in various cities and states across the US on 9/25 25. September 2026 (19:54) Late Queen of Country and philanthropist celebrated with parades, karaoke and live music across the countryCities and states across the country are declaring 25 September as Dolly Parton Day, one month after the late Queen of Country died at age 80.The date, 9/25, is a tribute to Parton’s popular single, 9 to 5. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
