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From rejections to resets: What to do if your student's U.S. visa is denied
The Hans India
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August 20, 2025
For a lot of Indian students, the U.S. isn’t just another study destination. It’s a chance to learn from some of the best, to be part of world-class research, and to build a career that stretches far beyond home. But for many, that journey stalls...
UK sanctions Kyrgyz crypto exchange Grinex
Global Investigations Review
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August 20, 2025
Malavika Devaya 20 August 2025 Register for limited access Register to receive our newsletter and gain full access to the GIR100. Register now Subscribe to unlock unlimited access Get news, unique commentary, expert analysis and essential...
'UK's worse fare dodger' ignored station ban and last broke the law 2 days ago, court told
Daily Express
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August 20, 2025
A man has appeared in court charged with more than 100 counts of travelling without a ticket.Charles Brohiri, 28, was banned from going into any Thameslink station as part of his bail conditions in April this year – but has been caught without a...
UK inflation rises by more than expected to 3.8%
Ammon News
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August 20, 2025
Ammon News - Inflation rose to 3.8% in the year to July, the highest since January 2024, the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show. While the inflation figure was slightly higher than experts expected, the Bank of...
British inflation rises to 3.8 per cent, highest in 18 months
Cyprus Mail
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August 20, 2025
British inflation hit its highest in 18 months in July when it increased to 3.8 per cent from 3.6 per cent, official data showed on Wednesday, once again leaving the country with the fastest rate of price increases among the world’s largest rich...
Britney Spears Looks Like She’s Hit Rock Bottom As She Talks About Baking Bread, Buy An Eagles Limo & MEAT!
OutKick - Tennessee
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August 20, 2025
Which day should we observe as 'National Screencaps Day'? It's beyond time to make this happen, but I need your help. This morning, while running my ChatGPT scripts to see what's going on in the world today, I noticed that it's World Mosquito Day,...
UK chip strategy needs an AI acceleration slant
Computer Weekly
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August 20, 2025
Buried in a 12-page analysis prepared for the government by the Council for Science and Technology (CST) is recognition that Labour’s action plan for artificial intelligence (AI) opportunities lacks any concrete support for semiconductors. In...
UK-based Databricks surges to $100bn valuation after new funding round
BusinessLive
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August 20, 2025
Databricks, the analytics platform, has secured a new round of funding that is poised to propel its valuation beyond the $100bn mark. The data and AI leader has inked a term sheet for Series K Funding, an advanced form of late-stage investment,...
From WebMD To Molecular You: Jim Kean’s Bet Against Wellness Hype
Forbes
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With 250 biomarkers and $29M raised, Kean wants to prove predictive health isn’t a gimmick — it’s infrastructure. Molecular You CEO Jim Kean Molecular You When ‘Healthy’ Isn’t: The Case That Redefines Prevention A 60-year-old woman walked into her...
From the pitch to the high street: How the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup drove new sponsors into the sport
SportsPro
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August 20, 2025
With the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup just days away, anticipation around the tournament is at fever pitch – and not just among fans. At the time of writing, the event boasts more than 20 commercial partners across three sponsorship tiers, which...
Brits warned not to use bright coloured suitcases at the airport
The Mirror
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August 20, 2025
Brits packing for holidays are being warned to think about their suitcase choices carefully, as a common mistake could actually make your bag a target for thieves at the airport. There are plenty of packing tips out there, such as one hack that...
2 UK stocks that could benefit from higher inflation
The Motley Fool UK
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August 20, 2025
Image source: Getty Images UK inflation data for July came out today (August 20), showing the highest price level increase since January 2024. The 3.8% reading means that both businesses and consumers could start to feel the pinch of higher...
UK leads record-breaking summer for international tourism in Spain
Spanish News Today
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Date Published: 20/08/2025 Spain’s tourism sector has smashed another record this summer. Official figures released on Tuesday August 19 show that 11.7 million international tourists arrived by air in July, up 4.3% compared to the same month last...
UK's top three picnic foods to survive rainy days named by Brits
The Mirror
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August 20, 2025
One in three Brits will venture out for a picnic 'no matter the weather', sometimes ending up eating in their car or sheltering beneath a brolly. According to a survey of 2,000 adults, 20 per cent reckon unpredictable weather contributes to the...
UK Space Agency to join DSIT
The Engineer
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August 20, 2025
Taking place by April 2026, the new unit will keep the UK Space Agency name and brand and will be staffed by experts from both organisations. In a statement, space minister Sir Chris Bryant said: “You don’t need to be a rocket scientist to see the...
UK inflation rises to highest since early 2024 at 3.8%
Hellenic Shipping News
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August 20, 2025
British inflation hit its highest in 18 months in July when it increased to 3.8% from 3.6%, official data showed on Wednesday, once again leaving the country with the fastest rate of price increases among the world’s largest rich economies....
Brittany Mahomes Is Practically Unrecognizable Without Her Puffy Lip Fillers
KINY - Alaska
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August 20, 2025
From playing Division III college soccer to serving head-turning looks at the Super Bowl while cheering on her quarterback husband, Brittany Mahomes has had a stunning transformation over her years in the public eye. However, that transformation...
UK households being handed £600 boost if they 'say no' to common habit
Birmingham Live
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August 20, 2025
UK households could earn a £600 a year boost if they "say no" to a common habit. Workers could make significant savings of nearly £600 annually if they cut down on non-essential activities, according to a study. Adults are forking out...
UK Weather maps show exact date soaring 29c temperatures will return
Chronicle Live
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August 20, 2025
The four heatwaves experienced this summer feel like a distant memory this week, with dark clouds looming across the region. However, next week may bring a final blast of summer heat to bid farewell to the season. Brits are advised to prepare for...
From the dojo to data defence – Wrexham student secures place at top university!
Wrexham.com
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Wrexham.com > News Posted: Wed 20th Aug 2025 A Wrexham student is throwing hackers off balance – and he hasn’t even started university yet! Judo player Alex Roberts is on course for a promising future after achieving top A Level results at Coleg...