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Wildfire hampers Heathrow Airport

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1 year ago

August 2, 2022

Heathrow Airport was hampered by a nearby wildfire, forcing airliners to alter their take offs and final approaches to the runway

Fifteen fire engines and around 100 firefighters tackled a major grass wildfire near Heathrow Airport in London on Monday.

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The wildfire in a field in close proximity to the UK’s busiest airport blew so much smoke into the air, airliners had to alter plans and use a different runway than expected.

“Due to an off-airport fire, we have alternated our runways this afternoon.”
Heathrow airport spokesperson

Planes had to switch runways, taking off from the runway normally allocated to landing under normal conditions and vice versa.

Fire crews were eventually able to get the blaze under control – and Heathrow said no flights had been cancelled.

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On Monday, the Met Office also released a new report saying that July 2022 was the driest July since 1935.

It comes just two weeks after the UK reached the hottest temperatures ever recorded.

On July 19th – Cosingby in Lincolnshire reached a temperature of 40.3 degrees Celsius.

At the time, the Met Office said that it was “virtually impossible” for the UK to reach that temperature in “an unaltered climate.”

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Diversifying and enhancing payment methods

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12 hours ago

December 8, 2023

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American Express reveals Australian homeowner bill payment insights

In response to the growing trend of card and tap-and-go payments, organisations are adapting their systems to accommodate diverse payment options.

American Express recently conducted research shedding light on homeowner sentiments towards local councils, with a focus on Australian attitudes and behaviours related to bill payments.

Vice President and General Manager of Global merchant services at American Express, Robert Tedesco, provides his insights.

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Explosive growth and dominance of the audio industry

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December 8, 2023

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Global radio market hits staggering $143 billion valuation, cementing audio industry’s dominance

The audio industry continues to assert itself as a formidable force, with the 2023 global radio market reaching a substantial value of $143 billion.

The podcast market has surged to an impressive worth of $18.52 billion, showcasing a compound annual growth rate of 27.6%.

Tony Simmons, CEO and founder of Sonnant, discusses how the audio industry can be made even better.

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Nick Kyrgios shocks fans with surprise OnlyFans announcement

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20 hours ago

December 8, 2023

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Tennis sensation Nick Kyrgios sent shockwaves through the sports and entertainment world today as he revealed a surprising career move.

The Australian athlete, known for his fiery on-court antics and charismatic personality, has announced his entry into the world of OnlyFans, a platform typically associated with adult content creators.

In an unexpected turn of events, Kyrgios took to social media to share the news with his followers. He stated, “I’ve always enjoyed pushing boundaries and breaking the mold. I’m excited to announce that I’ll be joining OnlyFans to share exclusive content and connect with my fans in a new way.”

The announcement has left fans and pundits alike wondering what kind of content Kyrgios will be sharing on the platform.

The decision has sparked a debate about the intersection of sports and social media, as well as the evolving landscape of content creation.

Some fans are eagerly anticipating behind-the-scenes glimpses of Kyrgios’s life, while others are questioning the potential impact on his professional tennis career.