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Cornell bans frat parties and adds sexual assault investigators after gang rape allegations

‘It is clear that women on our campus continue to question whether they are safe,’ the university president said in a statement

The Independent UK · Oct 13

Iowa farmer turns to solar leases paying $1,200 per acre as falling crop prices squeeze profits

Tom Green, an Iowa farmer, backs the Folsom Lake Solar Project after it secured the green light from the Mills County Zoning Board. This initiative is set to ensure reliable income through long-term land leases amid tough farming conditions. It promises to produce a substantial amount of electricity, enough to…

The Times of India · Oct 13

Syria: Israeli army accused of arbitrary arrests and detention

The Israeli army has arrested more than 200 people in southern Syria since the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in December 2024, according to the Sijil Centre, which tracks Israeli activity in Syria. The Israeli military says it is targeting “suspected terrorists”. Witnesses, for their part, have denounced the arbitrary…

France 24 · Oct 13

Elon Musk becomes biggest donor of US midterms cycle with $366m spent

Musk’s midterm donations, mostly for rightwing candidates and causes, surpass his contributions to Trump in 2024

The Guardian - US · Oct 13

USDA REAP Grants For Farm Energy: Dairy farm slashes power bill; surplus solar earns utility credits

In an impressive move towards sustainability, Pennsylvania dairy farmer Richard Perkoski dramatically lowered his electricity bills by integrating solar panels into his operations. Funded by a USDA grant from the Rural Energy for America Program, this initiative encourages farmers to adopt renewable energy solutions. With the savings, Perkoski plans to…

The Times of India · Oct 13

UK shopper discovers £15,000 diamond in £5 car boot sale ring bought years earlier

At a car boot sale, an unsuspecting woman bought a ring for just £5, believing it to be costume jewellery. When she brought it to a valuation at Seacourt Hall in Botley, experts unveiled its true nature—a stunning 3.02-carat natural diamond. The discovery valued the ring at an incredible £15,000,…

The Times of India · Oct 13

Solar Hybrid Cuts Diesel Use: Nevada farm slashes fuel 60%; savings may reach 75%

In Nevada, an innovative alfalfa farmer has integrated solar-powered irrigation to transition away from diesel reliance for his crops. This system demonstrated remarkable efficiency, conserving 16,385 gallons of diesel within its inaugural year. While primarily using solar energy, the setup underscores the importance of maintaining diesel generators during certain conditions.…

The Times of India · Oct 13

​FTC and seven states seek contempt ruling against Shkreli over pharma ban

Martin Shkreli’s 2022 release conditions bar him from participating in the pharmaceutical industry, including ownership stakes or business decisions

The Guardian - US · Oct 13

College Covered Flock Cameras After Company Refused Removal; Workers in Unmarked Cars Kept Taking the Covers Off

Elgin Community College covered Flock cameras after seeking their removal, highlighting concerns over contract control, student privacy, and access to surveillance data.

International Business Times UK · Oct 13

Yes, the music is lovely, but cathedrals are crumbling

Letter: They are some of our oldest and most historically significant buildings, yet they receive no secure state funding, writes Dr Coco Parkinson-Huggins

The Guardian - UK · Oct 13