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Oklahoma is facing scrutiny over the environmental toll of its large marijuana industry, with widespread coverage examining issues such as water use, energy consumption, and waste from indoor and outdoor cannabis cultivation. The story is being picked up by outlets across the region, prompting debate over how the state should regulate grow operations and balance its booming cannabis market against environmental protection.

Linus Tech Tips has released a new episode in which the team recovers computers found discarded in a ditch and examines what can be salvaged from them. The video has drawn close to two million likes, with viewers discussing the condition of the hardware, the recovery process, and what the discovery says about electronic waste.

Scotland are playing Slovenia in a UEFA Nations League Group B1 fixture, with the match covered live by major outlets including The Guardian alongside other games such as Croatia v Spain. Fans are following predictions, kick-off times, line-ups and where to watch, while UK press highlights Scotland's hopes of cutting out wasted chances.

An Oklahoma oil company has plugged a well that was potentially leaking toxic waste, following an investigation by ProPublica and The Frontier. The reporting revealed that state regulators had approved the well in violation of rules designed to protect public drinking water, raising questions about oversight of oil and gas operations and the safety of water supplies in the state.

Several Italian tax stories are drawing attention at once. Proposals in Vietnam would tax 'unused land' at seven times normal rates, while in Italy businesses face the 30 September deadline for paying stamp duty on electronic invoices, with not all VAT-registered firms paying on time. In Palermo, councillor candidate Aiello of Progetto Civico urged the city not to use the tourist tax to cover waste-collection costs, criticising what he calls taxing tourism to balance the budget.

Archaeologists and history enthusiasts are revisiting late-medieval Irish clogs from 1150-1550, carved from alder and yew wood and worn over regular shoes. The overshoe design protected wearers as they walked through mud, water and other waste covering medieval streets. Examples are held at the National Museum of Ireland, which highlights them as an early example of practical, weather-driven fashion.

Scotland take on Slovenia in a World Cup qualifying fixture, with the match drawing search interest across the US, UK and India. Attention centres on Scotland's performance, with discussion of Billy Gilmour's role and criticism of the team's wastefulness in front of goal. Belgium coach Sebastien Pocognoli has also commented on Scotland's improvement.

US Vice President JD Vance is defending the government's use of taxpayer-funded advertising, pushing back against criticism that public money should not be spent on promotional campaigns. Supporters argue the ads serve a legitimate public information purpose, while critics call the spending wasteful and politically motivated. The comments have reignited debate over how federal funds are used for messaging.

Crypto investor Arthur Hayes says trillions of dollars are being wasted on the AI boom, and he is positioning for what comes after it. The comment, reported by CNBC, adds to a growing debate over whether massive AI infrastructure spending will deliver returns or end in a costly bust.

A Washington Post column outlines three science-backed methods for helping the brain clear out metabolic waste, touching on the glymphatic system and everyday habits such as sleep that support its function. The piece distills recent neuroscience research into practical advice readers can apply.

The Nuclear Safety Institute (NSI) argues that direct disposal of spent nuclear fuel is the quickest route to scaling nuclear energy, according to reporting by the American Nuclear Society's Nuclear Newswire. The position, which skips reprocessing and sends used fuel straight to permanent disposal, feeds an ongoing debate over how best to manage waste while expanding nuclear capacity.

The governing coalition's parliamentary groups in Germany are planning to introduce a new tax on plastics, according to DIE ZEIT. The levy would target plastic materials, adding to existing European measures against plastic waste. The proposal is drawing attention as part of broader environmental policy, with debate expected over costs for industry and consumers and how the revenue would be used.

A new application to use a site for storing industrial waste is drawing attention in the waste management sector. Waste360 reported on the proposal, which would allow industrial waste to be kept at the location. Such applications typically raise questions from local residents and regulators about environmental impact, safety and oversight, and industry watchers are tracking how the request progresses.

Fortaleza hosted Náutico at the Castelão in the 31st round of Brazil's Série B and could only manage a draw, wasting the chance to move into the promotion places (G-2). Coverage before the match noted low ticket demand among Fortaleza fans, while Náutico aimed to end a 61-year winless away record against Fortaleza and keep hopes of reaching the G-6 alive.

A new government report is calling for urgent immigration enforcement plans, arguing that current inaction is wasting taxpayer money. The findings push officials to move quickly on stronger enforcement measures. The report's framing of immigration enforcement as a fiscal issue is drawing attention as debate continues over government spending and border policy.

The New York Yankees lost to the Tampa Bay Rays in a low-scoring matchup, with pitcher Gerrit Cole delivering a brilliant start that ultimately wasn't enough. Cole acknowledged the effort fell short, saying his opponents deserved credit. Fans are searching for player stats and reactions to the pitching duel, with discussion focused on whether the Yankees' lineup wasted an elite performance from their ace.

Congress leader Pawan Khera spoke at the Third National Convention on Children's Right to Food and Nutrition in Bhopal. He highlighted what he called a crucial paradox: crores of Indian children remain stunted, underweight or wasted even as the country produces hundreds of millions of tonnes of foodgrain every year, raising questions about distribution and policy.

Scientists and engineers are moving beyond simply filtering PFAS, the so-called forever chemicals, out of water and are instead trying to destroy them. Destruction technologies use heat, electricity or ultraviolet light to break down the compounds, with some methods already operating commercially and others heading towards permanent installations. The open question is whether these systems can reliably eliminate the chemicals at scale, and where the concentrated contaminated waste should end up once it is collected.

A startup has unveiled a plan to produce water from air by harnessing the waste heat generated by data centers, according to WIRED. The concept links two fast-growing problems: data centers' rising energy use and water scarcity. By capturing heat that would otherwise be discarded, the system could extract moisture from the atmosphere and turn it into usable water.

Oklahoma wildlife officials have confirmed a case of Chronic Wasting Disease in the state's Panhandle. The fatal neurological illness affects deer, elk and moose, and its detection raises concerns for hunters and wildlife managers about the disease spreading further into Oklahoma's deer populations.

A gardener reports the end of the season's garden waste shredding, with the final aubergine and green bell pepper plants cut up and added to the compost bin to break down into mulch for next year. With the beds now cleared, the next step is taking soil pH readings ahead of the new planting season.