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Smoke-Free Drive! Lahore to Suspend Licences of Drivers of Smoke-Emitting Vehicles
Lahore traffic authorities have taken a tough step against air pollution. Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Syed Abdul Raheem Shirazi announced that drivers of smoke-emitting vehicles will now have their driving licences suspended. Commercial vehicles that break emission rules may also lose their route permits. The decision is part of a zero-tolerance campaign to reduce smog
Australian small business sales cool off in the June quarter
Xero economist Louise Southall says small businesses are “thinking carefully” before hiring as rate rises and fuel costs bite. Key insights: New Xero Small Business Insights data shows Australian small business sales growth eased to 6.5 per cent year-on-year in the June quarter, down from a two-year high of 7.9 per cent in Q1. Hospitality, retail
Sri Lanka prepares for impending El Niño with traditional and new approaches
According to traditional Sri Lankan paddy farmers, long dry spells have occurred every four to seven years. Sri Lanka has experienced around 25-26 El Niño events from 1950 to date, out of which only three have been strong El Niño events, meteorology department officials say. The irrigation department has introduced new water-saving techniques such as
CBS Cancels “Watson” & “DMV” Series
CBS CBS has announced tonight that it has cancelled its shows “Watson” and “DMV,” the medical procedural ending after two seasons and the workplace comedy after a single season. Of the two, “Watson” was the more high-profile and an attempt to recapture the network’s success with “Elementary” – this time switching out a contemporary police
Ring cancels its partnership with Flock Safety after surveillance backlash
Following intense backlash to its partnership with Flock Safety, a surveillance technology company that works with law enforcement agencies, Ring has announced it is canceling the integration. In a statement published on Ring’s blog and provided to The Verge ahead of publication, the company said: “Following a comprehensive review, we determined the planned Flock Safety
DOE cancels $7.56B in energy projects, largely in blue states
An article from Dive Brief The decision freezes funding for 223 projects in 108 Democratic and 28 Republican House districts, according to a news release. Published Oct. 8, 2025 A composite wind blade, used in the construction of power-generating wind turbines, is displayed in front of the TPI Composites’ manufacturing facility on July 2, 2025
Starbreeze cancels Project Baxter, approximately 44 workers affected by layoffs
Part of dev team to be relocated internally, developer says "resources are best deployed to accelerate the growth" of Payday Image credit: Starbreeze Entertainment Starbreeze Entertainment has cancelled Project Baxter, its Dungeons & Dragons games-as-service title. The decision was made following a strategic review, with the developer concluding "that resources are best deployed to accelerate
US cancels mRNA vaccine contracts amid safety concerns
WASHINGTON: The US government has terminated 22 federal contracts for mRNA-based vaccines, raising questions about the safety and effectiveness of a technology widely credited with curbing the Covid-19 pandemic. The decision, announced by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., reflects growing skepticism within the administration regarding mRNA vaccines. “We reviewed the science, listened to the
Billy Joel cancels tour performances after mysterious health diagnosis
Like "Vienna," fans will wait for you! Billy Joel announced in an Instagram post that all of his tour performances are canceled because he...
VPN service cancels customers’ lifetime subscriptions after takeover, says new owners didn’t know they existed
Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust. WTF?! When you see an advertisement for a "lifetime" subscription to something, always remember that it rarely means your lifetime. Those who took out lifetime subscriptions to VPNSecure discovered this when the company was taken over by new owners who promptly
NASA cancels lease for Earth science office in New York
Science & Nature NASA is canceling the lease for the offices of a branch of the Goddard Space Flight Center in New York that...
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Smoke-Free Drive! Lahore to Suspend Licences of Drivers of Smoke-Emitting Vehicles
Lahore traffic authorities have taken a tough step against air pollution. Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Syed Abdul Raheem Shirazi announced that drivers of smoke-emitting vehicles will now have their driving licences suspended. Commercial vehicles that break emission rules may also lose their route permits. The decision is part of a zero-tolerance campaign to reduce smog
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Australian small business sales cool off in the June quarter
Xero economist Louise Southall says small businesses are “thinking carefully” before hiring as rate rises and fuel costs bite. Key insights: New Xero Small Business Insights data shows Australian small business sales growth eased to 6.5 per cent year-on-year in the June quarter, down from a two-year high of 7.9 per cent in Q1. Hospitality, retail
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Sri Lanka prepares for impending El Niño with traditional and new approaches
According to traditional Sri Lankan paddy farmers, long dry spells have occurred every four to seven years. Sri Lanka has experienced around 25-26 El Niño events from 1950 to date, out of which only three have been strong El Niño events, meteorology department officials say. The irrigation department has introduced new water-saving techniques such as
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Liverpool in contact with former Chelsea defender
Liverpool continue their pre-season campaign with a friendly against Premier League rivals Leeds United on Sunday. Rio Ngumoha’s goal earned the Reds a narrow 1-0 victory over Wrexham in their last outing, and new manager Andoni Iraola will hope to see his side build on that result when they face the Whites in Chicago, Illinois.
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This $29 rack fixed my out-of-control keyboard and mouse collection
When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. This doesn't affect our editorial independence . Australian Editor, PCWorld A simple acrylic rack keeps my 5+ gaming keyboards and mice organized, stacked, and within reach. Goodbye desk clutter, hello sanity. One thing I’ve learned over the years is that there’s