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Two men, Anthony O'Donnell and Craig Curry, have been charged with the murder of Neil Selkirk, 54, found dead in a Gateshead park. The suspects are set to appear in court today following the incident reported on Sunday morning.
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Following the Supreme Court's decision to end affirmative action, several colleges, including the University of North Carolina, report significant declines in Black and Hispanic student enrollment. The impact of this ruling is still unfolding, with various factors influencing admissions trends across institutions as of September 10, 2024.
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As winter approaches, pensioners in the UK are confronted with rising energy costs and potential cuts to winter fuel payments. Ofgem's price cap increase and the government's decision to means-test these payments may force many elderly individuals to choose between food and heating this winter.
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The 2024 Ig Nobel Prizes were awarded at MIT, recognizing bizarre yet thought-provoking research. Notable winners included a Japanese team for discovering that mammals can absorb oxygen through the rectum, and a posthumous award for B.F. Skinner's Project Pigeon, which aimed to use pigeons for missile guidance.