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Experts, including former NASA administrator Sean O'Keefe, say that while a person is still more likely to be struck by lightning than by falling space debris, the odds are shifting as launches and satellites multiply. They argue governments and companies should be compelled to use materials that fully burn up on re-entry, amid growing concern over the environmental impact of space activity.

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is promoting a socialist-leaning programme of reforms, positioning himself on the left of British politics. Commentators see the move as an attempt to shape Labour's direction and fuel speculation about his leadership ambitions. Supporters back the proposals as bold; critics question their feasibility.

Geophysicist and science commentator Stefan Burns has published a new message warning that it is time to sound the alarm. The piece has drawn well over a million likes, indicating a large audience is engaging with his warning. He has not detailed the specific threat in the headline itself, though his content typically covers earth science, solar activity and climate-related risks.

A review of experiments on African savanna grasslands finds that carbon in grass leaves and stems largely returns to the atmosphere when the plants are eaten, decompose, or burn. Long-term carbon storage in these grasslands instead happens mainly underground, especially in soils, and the review found no consistent increase in that storage across the experiments examined. The findings matter for how grassland restoration is counted in carbon schemes.

Auburn football writers are weighing how the Tigers will cope with the hostile crowd environment at Neyland Stadium in their upcoming road game at Tennessee. The roundtable discusses noise, communication on offense, and whether Auburn's experience is enough to handle one of the SEC's toughest venues for visiting teams.

Fast, the one-click checkout startup founded in 2019 by Domm Holland and Allison Barr Allen as a rival to Shopify's Shop Pay, has shut down after roughly three years. The company had raised about $102 million in total, including a $20 million Series B in 2021, and its collapse is drawing attention as a cautionary tale about fast-burning fintech ventures.

ITV's Robert Peston challenged Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham on air over whether he would campaign for Britain to rejoin the European Union. Burnham's answer is drawing attention as speculation grows about his ambitions for Labour's leadership, with viewers debating what a softer or harder line on Europe would mean for the party's direction.

The New York Times has published a team-by-team breakdown of the biggest unresolved question facing all 30 NBA franchises as training camps open and the preseason gets underway. The feature examines each roster's key uncertainty heading into the new season, giving fans across the league plenty to debate as competitive basketball returns.

Plaid Cymru's Westminster leader says Andy Burnham should now come out in support of Britain rejoining the European Union. The call targets the Greater Manchester mayor, widely seen as a potential Labour leadership contender, and puts pressure on him to take a clearer pro-EU position as debate over the UK's post-Brexit relationship with Europe continues within left-of-centre politics.

A new poll reported by The Independent suggests half of UK voters now support rejoining the European Union, a result being framed as a boost for Andy Burnham, who has been associated with a more pro-European stance. The finding is drawing attention to shifting public opinion on Brexit and its potential impact on the Labour leadership debate.

Pittsburgh Steelers supporters and commentators are asking what the formula for success should be for the team, with discussion on Steel Curtain Network posing the question of what changes or approach would get the franchise winning again.

Southern California football fans are buzzing ahead of USC's game against Penn State, with speculation that the matchup could produce close to 1,000 yards of total offense. The talk centers on defensive struggles: Penn State coordinator gave up 504 yards to Oregon, while USC's D'Anton Lynn allowed 506 yards to Northwestern, fueling expectations of a wild, high-scoring game.

A man wanted for murder in Henry County was shot during an officer-involved shooting in Ashburn, according to local reports. Authorities have not released the suspect's name or details about his condition. The shooting connects a metro Atlanta murder case with law enforcement action in south Georgia, and further details are awaited from investigators.

Second-round play at the Bank of Utah Championship was suspended due to darkness, with BYU-affiliated golfers Akina, Fishburn and Blair all positioned inside the projected cut line. The tournament will resume with players completing the round before the cut is finalized, keeping all three in contention to advance into the weekend.

Downing Street has stated that Manchester City are not 'above the rules' after Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham faced backlash over remarks widely seen as defending the club. The comments followed controversy surrounding City, prompting the Prime Minister's office to distance itself and insist the club should be treated like any other.

Tech Burner, the Indian tech YouTuber, has launched a new version of his Anarc smartwatch priced at about ₹7,000, two years after the first Anarc watch failed commercially. The video asks what he did during those two years and why nobody is discussing that work, framing the relaunch as a make-or-break second attempt at hardware.

A fire in the Vihovići area, on Bleiburških žrtava Street in Mostar, has been brought under control. Low vegetation burned, and firefighters worked during the intervention to protect nearby residential buildings from the flames, preventing a larger disaster. Local reports say the blaze no longer poses a threat to homes.