How and why do ‘stable’ parts of continents gradually rise to form some of Earth's greatest topographic features like the large plateaus of southern Africa? It’s a question that has puzzled geoscientists for decades. Now, though, thanks to a new study published in the journal Nature, we might have an answer.

Mysterious forces are causing Earth's continents to rise. Now scientists think they know why

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A judge said two “thugs” had “added oxygen to the fire of disorder” as he jailed them both for their roles in protests in Plymouth.Judge Robert Linford also jailed an anti-fascist protester who became involved in the disorder, and a fourth man who burgled a Tesco shop “in the context of public disorder”.He told Plymouth Crown Court on Thursday: “On the evening of August 5 there was widespread, orchestrated public disorder in this city.“Some people came here intent upon peaceful protest and peaceful counter-protest.“Many came here intent not on peaceful protest nor peaceful counter-protest.”He placed Michael Williams, 51, and 45-year-old...

Judge jails ‘thugs’ who ‘added oxygen to fire of disorder’ in Plymouth

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Almost 400 people have been arrested since far-right disturbances broke out, with unrest also in Belfast

Why are people rioting across England and how many are involved?

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Three key developments have been noted since Jay Slater's body was found at a ravine in Tenerife - the search team scoured the area for four weeks before the tragic discovery

Jay Slater Update: New details emerge with 3 key developments since teen's body discovered in Tenerife

A “devoted” mother died when a stolen BMW travelling the wrong way down a dual carriageway ploughed into her vehicle in a crash which also killed three young men, an inquest jury has heard.Keen triathlete Alison Clark, 42, suffered catastrophic injuries in the head-on collision on the A63 near Hull on November 22 2021, as she was returning home from a swim training session, Hull Coroner’s Court was told.The mother-of-one had set up a bereavement walking club in the wake of her father’s death and had taken part in an walking event on the day she was killed, the hearing...

Four died in crash after stolen BMW drove on wrong side of road, inquest told

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Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, known for his prowess on the football field, made a personal announcement during a press conference on Tuesday. The three-time Super Bowl champion revealed that he and his wife, Brittany Mahomes, are expecting their third child and that this will be their last.

Patrick Mahomes Reveals He's 'Done' Having Kids with Wife Brittany Mahomes After Baby No. 3

Maeve Boothby-O’Neill had asked her GP for "help with feeding" four months before her death.

Woman died after begging GP for help - inquest

Campaigners against a 170-home development on the outskirts of an Oxfordshire town have described their "upset" after outline planning permission was granted on appeal. Vistry Homes' proposals for a site east of Warwick Road in Banbury were refused by Cherwell District Council in 2023 but have now been allowed by the Planning Inspectorate.

Rural campaigners 'upset' over plan for 170 homes

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HEARTBREAKING tributes have been paid to a “wonderful” Brit holidaymaker who died after allegedly being assaulted by a nightclub bouncer in Gran Canaria. Scott Lacey’s devastated “partner and friends” were said to have been partying with him when the doorman put him in a chokehold known as the ‘Lion Killer’ during a night out in […]

Tributes to ‘wonderful’ Brit tourist who died after ‘bouncer put him in horror Lion Killer chokehold’ in Gran Canaria

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

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A hotel which the government was planning to use to house migrants until it emerged it was then owned by a convicted criminal, could now be used by homeless people. Milton Keynes City Council is considering using 140 rooms in Harben House in Newport Pagnell as short term temporary accommodation.

Hotel could be used to house homeless people

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Actor Buddy Ebsen, who died at age 95 in 2003, found fame by starring in two of the most popular classic television shows in history: The Beverly Hillbillies (CBS, 1962 to 1971) and Barnaby Jones (CBS, 1973 to 1980). On the Hillbillies, he played former Tennessee country mountain-folk-turned-wealthy Beverly Hills resident Jed Clampett. On Barnaby Jones, he was one of TV's most senior, slyest, health-conscious detectives. Ebsen, however, almost became even more famous for a certain big-screen classic film in which he ultimately did not appear.

'Beverly Hillbillies" Actor Buddy Ebsen Was "Bitter" about not playing the Tin Man in 'Wizard of Oz'

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A man has admitted throwing bricks at police during disturbances outside a hotel in Manchester which was being used to house asylum seekers.Paul Smith, 21, of Keynsham Road, Manchester, pleaded guilty to violent disorder at Manchester Magistrates’ Court on Thursday morning.Prosecutor Robin Lynch said Smith was seen throwing “what appeared to be a glass beer bottle” during the disorder outside the Holiday Inn hotel on July 31.Mr Lynch added: “He picks up bits of broken brick from the floor and also picks up another brick and throws it towards the wall to make it into smaller pieces, and throws it...

Man admits throwing bricks at police outside Manchester asylum hotel

Almost £2,000 is raised for children living in a hotel at the centre of weekend violence.

Community buys toys for asylum seeker children

A 70-year-old woman has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving after a baby girl was hit by a car outside a hospital, police have said.Bridget Carole Curtis, of Begelly, has been charged with causing the death of eight-month-old Mabli Cariad Hall on June 21, 2023, outside Withybush Hospital in Pembrokeshire, west Wales.Curtis was charged by Dyfed-Powys Police on Thursday and is set to appear at Llanelli Magistrates’ Court on 22 August.Mabli was airlifted from Withybush Hospital in Pembrokeshire to Cardiff after being struck.She was later transferred to Bristol Royal Hospital for Children where she died.In a statement issued...

Woman, 70, charged over death of baby hit by car outside hospital

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Denny's was once a staple of the American diner landscape. In recent years, it has had its ups and downs, especially post-pandemic. The dining habits of people also change. Some customers have a more discerning taste.

Denny's: a legacy of serving customers for over 65 years including 27 locations in Missouri

A Labour councillor has been arrested after he was allegedly filmed calling for far-right protesters’ throats to be cut at a rally in Walthamstow, northeast London.Cllr Ricky Jones, who sits on Dartford Borough Council in Kent, is said to have made the remarks while at an anti-racist demonstration on Wednesday night.Footage appeared to show the elected representative at the demonstration saying: “They are disgusting Nazi fascists and we need to cut all their throats.”The remarks were applauded by some of those at the demonstration.A man aged in his 50s was arrested at an address in southeast London, Metropolitan Police said....

Labour councillor arrested over 'cut throats' comments at Walthamstow rally

A couple who became involved in riots after going to an afternoon bingo session and a teenager who joined while out celebrating his 18th birthday were among those sentenced over disturbances in Hartlepool.Steven Mailen, 54, and his partner Ryan Sheers, 29, were each jailed for two years and two months after ending up “at the very forefront of the mob”.Mailen, of Arch Street, Hartlepool, was described as “one of the main instigators” of a large-scale disturbance on Murray Street while Sheers, of Powlett Road, Hartlepool, was bitten on the hip by a police dog during the incident.The pair, neither of...

Couple who joined Hartlepool riots after bingo session each jailed for 26 months

The daughter of BBC racing commentator John Hunt sent a text urging the recipient to call 999 after she was shot with a crossbow, an inquest heard. Hannah Hunt, 28, and her sister Louise, 26, both died from crossbow bolt injuries in an attack in Bushey earlier this month, Hertfordshire Coroner’s Court was told on Tuesday, while their mother Carol  died from stab wounds. When officers arrived they found Hannah alive in the main doorway of the home, with a crossbow bolt still in her chest, senior coroner for Hertfordshire Geoffrey Sullivan was told.Hannah had texted someone telling them...

Racing commentator John Hunt’s daughter ‘sent 999 text after she was shot with crossbow’

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from interviews the author conducted with those individuals mentioned.]. This year marks the 60th Anniversary of the classic TV show Bewitched, which originally aired on ABC from 1964 to 1972. The show remains popular in reruns, and will soon be released in a special Blu-ray edition to mark the anniversary.

Dick York ("Darrin #1") Would Have Stayed on 'Bewitched' Had He'd Been Given More Time To "Rest up"

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Olympic marathon swimmers will (very very) likely get diarrhoea, say experts. Here's why

Whether you’re watching from afar, cheering in person or (girl can dream) competing in the Olympics, each event is thrilling from start to finish – but...

Olympic marathon swimmers will (very very) likely get diarrhoea, say experts. Here's why

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