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Daily Mirror
25-06-2025
- General
- Daily Mirror
Mapped: The 284 UK nuclear bunkers you need to know about in case of WW3
Cold War nuclear bunkers are scattered across the UK, including anti-aircraft operation rooms, regional war rooms, underground Observer Corps posts, command bunkers and radar stations Over the course of several decades, Britain constructed an extensive underground network of bunkers, encompassing anti-aircraft operation rooms, regional war rooms, subterranean Observer Corps posts, command bunkers, emergency centres and radar stations. Some of these structures date back to WW2 and were retrofitted to withstand a nuclear apocalypse during the Cold War, while many others were specifically built to protect Britain in the event of a conflict with Soviet Russia during this period. Cold war nuclear legacy. Research conducted by Subterranea Britannica has revealed an astonishing 284 fallout shelters scattered across the UK, potentially providing refuge for a portion of the population in the event of a nuclear fallout. However, some of these are no longer operational. This figure is an increase of eight from just a few months ago, as users of the site continue to uncover and document more forgotten nuclear bunkers, reports the Express. Nuclear bunkers throughout Britain. Among the most fascinating is Pitreavie Castle Combined HQ, a Scottish fortress that began its existence as a dilapidated fortified house. Equally intriguing is Brislington War Room, discreetly located behind a humble government housing estate just two miles south-east of Bristol city centre. Meanwhile, the Cambridge Regional War Room underwent a rebuild in 1963, with its new extension intended to function as one of three purpose-built Armed Forces HQs. In Wales, Cardiff Coryton Regional War Room was strategically positioned just off Junction 32 of the M4 motorway. In a nod to the Cold War era, several of these shelters are situated on former RAF base sites. Private bunkers up for grabs. Basic garden shelters can set you back around £10,000, while high-end bunkers kitted out with cinemas, gyms and independent power supplies can skyrocket to over £3million. Affluent clients scattered across the UK - particularly in London, Scotland and Wales - are seeking secure boltholes that can double as wine cellars or entertainment spaces. With escalating tensions, private bunkers are emerging as a genuine lifestyle choice.
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Linda McMahon flubs basic facts in Senate budget hearing
Education Secretary Linda McMahon's Senate budget hearing on Tuesday featured falsehoods that were either personally uttered by the secretary or went unchecked as a senator spread them. McMahon, the former professional wrestling executive who was roundly mocked recently for referring to artificial intelligence — or 'AI' — as 'A1,' has struggled to slough off accusations that she's out of her depth and ill-informed about the department she's leading. And Tuesday didn't help her cause. In one instance, McMahon and Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., appeared to flub a simple math equation while discussing funding for TRIO, a federal program that helps low-income students afford college. Kennedy asked McMahon about $1.58 billion he said was being spent annually on the program, which he then calculated as amounting to more than $1 trillion over 10 years. This glaring error — which Kennedy repeated several times in his line of questioning — went unchecked by McMahon. But Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., didn't let either of them slide on the faulty math. 'I'm not a great mathematician, but I think you were talking about $1 trillion? I believe $1.5 billion times 10 is $15 billion. That's a little bit off from $1 trillion,' he said. McMahon interrupted to say, 'I think the budget cut's $1.2 billion.' A seemingly unimpressed Reed responded by saying that would mean $12 billion had been spent over a decade — not $1 trillion. 'OK,' McMahon said. In another instance, during questioning from Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., McMahon said that Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, which specifically bars discrimination on the basis of race, skin color or national origin, is the statute that's allowing the Trump administration to try to force Harvard University to hire more conservatives. Murphy sounded taken aback by her attempt to elaborate. 'I don't understand any conception of civil rights law to give you the authorization to micromanage viewpoint diversity on campus,' he said. The Trump administration has no shortage of individuals who seem to lack a basic understanding of the departments they lead, but McMahon — with her repeated public missteps — arguably tops the list. Certainly, this is not an ideal trait for an agency head, particularly when that person is tasked with ensuring the proper, fair and effective teaching of America's students. If you're looking for an expert on pile drivers and 'Stone Cold Stunners,' Linda McMahon may be the one to call. But when it comes to knowledge of the U.S. education system, it seems abundantly clear she's lacking in that department. This article was originally published on
The Citizen
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Fabulous Reads: No thrill in Temperance Brennan novel
Cold, Cold Bones, Kathy Reichs, Jonathan Ball Publishers, ISBN: 9781398510791 I HAVE to be brutally honest. For the 21st installment of the Temperance Brennan series, this book was surprisingly bad. For those who have never come across this series, Brennan, or Tempe, as she is affectionately known, is a forensic anthropologist who assists investigations where the remains are severely decomposed or degraded. Following a slow crime season during the winter months in North Carolina, Tempe's life unravels into chaos after a mysterious package containing a human eyeball is delivered to her door. When the bodies start piling up, and the case becomes personal, Tempe notices a pattern in the murders – they all resemble old cases she's worked on. Someone seems to be targeting her, and then her daughter, who has just returned from the war in Afghanistan with PTSD, goes MIA. This is where the book takes a turn for me. Tempe is supposed to be smart, but from the very first chapter, makes reckless and questionable decisions – including running into dangerous situations without backup and not reporting her daughter as missing. What's more, she was also slow to follow the evidence. Even when it was glaringly obvious. Because the story felt contrived and unbelievable, it took away the shine of Tempe's snarky and sassy character, as well as the blunt yet endearing squabbles between her and detective Erskine 'Skinny' Slidell (who is retired but assisting with the odd cold case). I also did not enjoy the writing style. It was primarily dialogue-driven and felt choppy and difficult to follow at times. The author also presented the evidence – the murders and how they were similar to the old cases – several times. Let's not even mention the amount of unnecessary information… The identity of the suspect became clear early on, and yet, their motive could have been stronger and better developed. I am sorry to say, if you are a Temperance Brennan fan, I would highly advise you to skip this edition. Mariclair Smit – 2/5 stars At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Clean Energy Partnership Advances Indigenous Ownership in 19.8 MW Duchess Solar
Financing and support from CIB, AIOC, Selkirk Advisory and Equitable Life Disponible en français More than 100 jobs created during construction, others to support operations Cold Lake First Nations ownership supported by CIB's Indigenous Equity Initiative AIOC's first loan guarantee backstop of a renewable energy project COUNTY OF NEWELL, AB, May 22, 2025 /CNW/ - The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB), Alberta Indigenous Opportunities Corporation (AIOC), Selkirk Advisory Group Inc. (Selkirk) and Equitable Life of Canada (Equitable Life) are partnering to support Duchess Solar, a 19.8-megawatt solar facility being constructed in Duchess, Alberta, with a combined $48.1 million in financing. Cold Lake First Nations (CLFN) will hold a majority ownership in the project, developed in partnership with Elemental Energy, with financing from two sources: (1) a $21 million Indigenous Community Infrastructure Initiative loan and a $5.2 million Indigenous Equity Investment loan from the CIB and (2) a $21 million project finance loan substantially guaranteed by AIOC, funded by Equitable Life and arranged by Selkirk. Power produced by 49,700 solar photovoltaic panels will supply approximately 7,000 households with reliable, lower-cost electricity and strengthen Alberta's energy grid. The project will also generate more than 100 jobs during construction, with full-time roles to support long-term operations and maintenance. The CIB's long-term financing, together with Equitable Life's financing supported by an AIOC loan guarantee strengthens CLFN's capacity to take on a majority ownership role. This partnership is expected to result in long-term revenue generation for Cold Lake First Nations that can be reinvested back into the community to support economic and community development opportunities. To date, the CIB has invested more than $1 billion with Indigenous communities across 28 projects. The CIB collaborates with First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities on new projects in partnership with, and for the benefit of Indigenous communities across Canada. AIOC has $3 billion in capacity to facilitate Indigenous investments into major infrastructure projects in the natural resources, agriculture, transportation, telecommunications and tourism industries and plays a vital role in supporting Indigenous-led ownership of transformative infrastructure projects like Duchess Solar. Endorsements Duchess Solar is a great example of how flexible and innovative financing partnerships can drive success for Indigenous-led infrastructure projects. With the CIB's loan paired with private capital and a provincial loan guarantee, Cold Lake First Nations will benefit from meaningful, long lasting and direct economic benefits for future Cory, CEO, Canada Infrastructure Bank As a nation of builders, it's time to build Canada stronger. We are building the strongest economy in the G7, but this can't happen without the full participation of Indigenous peoples. The new Duchess Solar facility will supply 7,000 homes in the region with clean, renewable energy. With the help of the CIB's project financing and Indigenous Equity loans, Cold Lake First Nations will retain majority ownership in the project, marking another important step forward in advancing economic reconciliation for Indigenous Peoples across Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada Cold Lake First Nations is honoured and proud to announce Duchess Solar with our partner Elemental Energy. Building from our vision of expanding our portfolio in clean energy, we look forward to development and operations of a project that will benefit our community for decades. We would like to acknowledge the commitment and creativity of our financial partners, the CIB, AIOC, Selkirk and Equitable Life who have made the financial resources possible for CLFN to hold a majority ownership position. We are grateful for the opportunity to work alongside our partners to deliver an innovative commercial structure. Chief Kelsey Jacko, Łouwe Chok 'Touwe, Cold Lake First Nations Elemental is very excited to complete this creative financing structure to support our growing partnership with Cold Lake First Nations as we look to collaborate to bring additional renewable energy projects to Alberta. We are grateful for the partnership with CLFN and the support of all the financial partners involved who worked diligently and collaboratively to get this across the Houssian, Principal, Elemental Energy This project represents a powerful example of economic reconciliation in action. Through this Alberta Indigenous Opportunities Corporation loan guarantee, we're proud to help Cold Lake First Nations build generational wealth while contributing to Alberta's transition to a more sustainable and reliable power grid — one that includes renewables paired with natural gas. This is what it looks like when Indigenous communities are in the driver's seat of their own economic Martineau, CEO, AIOC This new solar farm is a shining example of the diverse and forward-looking projects supported by the Alberta Indigenous Opportunities Corporation. By empowering Indigenous communities to invest in Alberta's energy future—whether in traditional or renewable sectors—we're supporting local economies, creating jobs and building a stronger, more inclusive economy for generations to Rajan Sawhney, Minister of Indigenous Relations, Government of Alberta Selkirk greatly appreciates the opportunity to support Cold Lake First Nations and Elemental Energy with project financing for this important project, as well as the partnership of Equitable Life, AIOC and the CIB. This project is a great example of what can happen with creativity and collaboration. Selkirk is proud to have participated in such a meaningful way. We look forward to continuing to support the partners through construction and into operations, and in particular, to seeing the impactful economic benefits this project will generate for Cold Lake First Nations community for years to Doubilet, Managing Partner, Selkirk Equitable is proud to play a role in this project which serves to provide additional clean energy to Alberta's grid and economic benefits to Cold Lake First Nations for years to come. It was great to collaborate with Cold Lake First Nations and Elemental Energy and to partner with Selkirk, the CIB and Proper, Executive Vice-President, Investments, Equitable Life Learn More: Canada Infrastructure BankCold Lake First NationsElemental EnergyAlberta Indigenous Opportunities CorporationSelkirk Advisory GroupThe Equitable Life Insurance Company SOURCE Canada Infrastructure Bank View original content to download multimedia: Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Somerset man's new poetry collection tackles love, loss, war and peace
A new collection of poems and songs has been published by a Somerset poet and songwriter. John Eaton's collection, Life is a Rollercoaster, explores themes of love, loss, war, and peace, and was published on Monday, May 5. The collection, which also contains 13 songs, also focus on specific moments in history, including the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine. Poems such as Immortal Shrine and Cold, Cold Heart highlight the violence and coldness of war. Lines from Immortal Shine include: "It is sad, so very sad, when you see bodies in the street, blood pooling by their feet. "Raping children by the side of the road, then watching their bodies decompose. "Massacre; genocidal crimes. "What is it that you feel inside?" Another verse from Cold, Cold Heart reads: "It's winter in the cities; it's freezing in the towns. "The countryside is full of snow, you're aiming to bring our country down. "You've got a cold, cold heart. "You're lost in your cold, cold mind." For the songs in the collection, readers can scan the accompanying QR codes to hear and see music videos. The collection can be purchased from all good bookstores or at A spokesperson for Mr Eaton said: "This powerful anthology invites you to reflect deeply on the meaning of existence, guiding you through the highs and lows of the human experience. "Feel the heartbreak of loss and the bitterness of conflict yet find solace in love and the fragile peace that follows. "Through it all, the unwavering theme of resilience shines, reminding us of our capacity to endure and overcome."
