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One in 20 young people in England say they have no close friends, report finds

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-09-01T07:00:48+00:00

Data paints sobering picture of 11- to 24-year-olds growing up in ‘bleak world’ shaped by pandemic and social mediaThe number of young people with no close friends has risen fivefold since 2014 as a result of growing up in a “bleak world” dominated by austerity, the pandemic and social media.New research paints a sobering picture of how 11- to 24-year-olds in England are increasingly lonely, isolated and “disconnected” from themselves, peers and wider society. Continue reading...

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Number of young people with no close friends has soared since 2014 in England

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-09-01T07:00:48+00:00

Data paints sobering picture of 11- to 24-year-olds growing up in ‘bleak world’ shaped by pandemic and social mediaThe number of young people with no close friends has risen fivefold since 2014 as a result of growing up in a “bleak world” dominated by austerity, the pandemic and social media.New research paints a sobering picture of how 11- to 24-year-olds in England are increasingly lonely, isolated and “disconnected” from themselves, peers and wider society. Continue reading...

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Утренний звон по рынку акций 1 сентября

Source: Vedomosti – All Articles · Published: 2026-09-01T07:00:46+00:00

Российский рынок акций утром во вторник открылся небольшим падением на фоне фиксации прибыли. По состоянию на 10:00 мск индекс Мосбиржи снизился по отношению к закрытию предыдущего дня на 0,33% и составил 2171,72. Индекс РТС снизился на 0,33% и составил 792,02.

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В малых населенных пунктах появятся все четыре сотовых оператора

Source: Vedomosti – All Articles · Published: 2026-09-01T07:00:00+00:00

С 1 января 2027 г. для крупных мобильных операторов вступает в силу обязательство по совместному использованию оборудования связи. Это означает, что на каждой базовой станции (БС) LTE в населенных пунктах до 1000 человек всегда будут работать четыре федеральных оператора. То есть, если в конкретной точке есть доминирующий оператор, он будет обязан обеспечить совместный доступ к своему оборудованию другим компаниям на договорных условиях. Об этом говорится в приказе ведомства № 700 от 31 июля, опубликованного 28 августа. Оно начнет действовать на территории 76 населенных пунктов и 207 участков

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Milky Mist shares jumps 10% as Q1 profit surges nearly 10x

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-09-01T06:58:08+00:00

At 12.05 pm, the stock traded at ₹232.03, its upper circuit, close to its 52-week high of ₹233.80 recorded on August 27, 2026.

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Symbiotec Pharmalab shares make muted debut, later gain over 8%

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-09-01T06:52:42+00:00

The Indore-based pharmaceutical company’s ₹1,757-crore IPO had received strong investor demand, with subscriptions reaching 71.26 times on Thursday.

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Da Antonacci a Cosmo, l’alba conquista i concerti dell’estate

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-09-01T06:52:30+00:00

Sempre più artisti portano i live al mattino: una sfida per musicisti e pubblico che rompe la routine dei calendari affollati e riaccende il rapporto tra palco e platea

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Corteva celebrates 100 years of Pioneer seed brand in Hyderabad

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-09-01T06:40:41+00:00

The company transformed farming by commercialising hybrid seed corn, setting the foundation for a century of agricultural innovation

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Man, 23, charged with murder after fatal Teesside house fire

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-09-01T06:40:08+00:00

Seven-year-old girl and aunt, 34, killed while four others injured in incident near Middlesbrough last WednesdayA 23-year-old man has been charged with murder after a house fire killed a seven-year-old girl and her aunt, police said.Officers were called to reports of a blaze at Birchington Avenue in Grangetown at 5.23am on 26 August. Continue reading...

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Skyways Air Services tumble over 10% on market debut

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-09-01T06:39:54+00:00

The initial share sale was subscribed 71.25 times on the final day of bidding on Thursday

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Yuma Energy raises $35 million from Magna to expand battery swapping network

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-09-01T06:39:49+00:00

The investment will support Yuma’s next phase of growth, including expanding its network, broadening its customer base across EV users, fleets and OEM partners, and strengthening its infrastructure and technology platform

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Одне рішення може змінити все: Україна вкрай залежить від Starlink у війні дронів, - BI

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-09-01T06:39:00+00:00

Українські військові побоюються, що рішення американських компаній або влади США у критичний момент можуть обмежити можливості України на полі бою.

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Wendell Berry, US author, farmer and environmentalist, dies aged 92

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-09-01T06:34:17+00:00

Author and Kentucky native, who celebrated the farming world of his home state and warned of the excesses of industrial society, died at homeWendell Berry, the Kentucky-born author and agrarian whose poems, stories, novels and essays celebrated the farming communities of his native state and warned of the excesses and misjudgments of an industrial, commercialized society, has died aged 92.His daughter, Mary Berry, confirmed on Monday that he died in his home in Port Royal, Kentucky. Continue reading...

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‘The mountains are changing’: What the floods tell us about the future of India’s Himalayas

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-09-01T06:30:46+00:00

As families await news of missing loved ones, the disaster is a stark reminder of how the climate crisis is creating a fast-growing threat. Plus, the town considered India’s ‘Jurassic Park’It has been hard not to despair while watching the ruinous floods swallow parts of Nepal, and harder, still knowing that the agony compounds each passing day for dozens of Indian families whose members remain unaccounted for.Social media is awash with desperate pleas, photos and details of the young and old, men and women, from Mumbai to Kolkata, posted by families searching for traces of life. The disaster

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HFCL bags ₹2,329 crore optical fibre cable export order

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-09-01T06:24:41+00:00

Without disclosing the name of the client, HFCL said the supply agreement is for three years ending December 2029.

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Nepal flash flood death toll nears 1,000 as more bodies recovered

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-09-01T06:18:17+00:00

Authorities estimate that 3,916 people, including 583 foreigners, remain unaccounted for as security personnel, including those from the Nepal Army, intensify search and rescue operations in the affected areas.

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TBZ shares surge 20% to record high after GRT Jewellers deal

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-09-01T06:17:12+00:00

Investors expect the combination to strengthen the jewellery retailer’s market position and support expansion across southern and western India.

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ATF price hiked 5.46%; commercial LPG rates up ₹9.50 per cylinder

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-09-01T06:17:07+00:00

 Jet fuel prices have risen for the second straight month, adding to airlines’ costs, while the price of a 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder has increased to Rs 2,747.50.

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India manufacturing PMI falls to five-year low of 52.8 in August

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-09-01T06:05:24+00:00

The August survey showed softer sales and purchasing activity, although easing input cost pressures and improved business confidence offered some support

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India’s GDP growth beat suggests economy on cusp of investment boom

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-09-01T06:01:59+00:00

The economy grew at a brisk 7.8% pace in the three months-ended June, data on Monday showed, driven by manufacturing, construction and services sectors. Household demand remained an ongoing source of strength. 

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