Heathrow expansion ‘is threat to England’s largest surviving medieval barn’

Six hundred years after it was built, England’s largest surviving medieval timber-framed barn could now be “shaken to pieces” by aircraft vibrations, campaigners warn.

The public has until 1 September to submit objections to the Heathrow airport expansion, which could threaten the survival of the New Barn at Harmondsworth, considered a remarkable example of medieval architecture.

Iran warns nearby nations against joining US ‘economic war’ efforts

The warning comes as US President Donald Trump threatens to isolate Iran economically, to weaken its government.

Iran has threatened to treat nearby countries as enemies and target their interests if they join a United States campaign to cripple its economy.

SWG lead's new MMO, Stars Reach, almost lost me—until I met an animal conservationist mayor

Players in Stars Reach mine an asteroid together.
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This is Terminally Online: PC Gamer's very own MMO column. Every other week, I'll be sharing my thoughts on the genre, interviewing fellow MMO-heads like me, taking a deep-dive into mechanics we've all taken for granted, and, occasionally, bringing in guest writers to talk about their MMO of choice.

Tropical Storm Moke advances towards Hawaii with heavy rain, strong winds

For the second week in a row, Hawaii Island, also known as the Big Island, faces threats from an intensifying storm.

Tropical Storm Moke is grinding towards Hawaii, bringing gusts of wind and heavy rain only a week after the islands faced similar conditions from Hurricane Lala.

New Hampshire’s Best Golf Experience Has Gilded Age Pedigree

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Omni Mount Washington in New Hampshire has a Donald Ross-designed golf course in addition to one of the grandest hotels in the game of golf.

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If you were to put together a list of the grandest hotels in the world of golf, the iconic, red-roofed Omni Mount Washington in the Presidential Range of northern New Hampshire would be squarely in the discussion.

Raise up a mech pilot and make sure she doesn't get Evangelion-level depressed in the sci-fi visual novel Valkyrie Iteration: Mecha Pilot Raising Pocket Simulator

Get in the Valkyrie, Lana

A female mech pilot is sat with her eyes closed, text underneath her reading "I sent Lana to a therapist," in Valkyrie Iteration: Mecha Pilot Raising Pocket Simulator.
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Raising sims aren't a genre I've partaken in, partially because so many of them are geared towards a sort of father, daughter vibe that doesn't quite fit me. Raising a mech pilot, however, seems like something a bit more my speed, so you won't be surprised to hear of my interest in Valkyrie Iteration: Mecha Pilot Raising Pocket Simulator, a visual novel with a name that seems to do what it says in the tin.

Israeli army and settlers injure several Palestinians across West Bank

Palestinians face growing attacks and forced displacement as settlers expand control, backed by military raids and inaction.

Israeli military raids and attacks by Israelis from illegal settlements across the occupied West Bank have injured at least 19 Palestinians, according to Palestinian health officials and local media reports.

US Postal Service shares mail-in ballot restrictions despite court ruling

The United States Postal Service (USPS) has published a final draft of its proposed rules to restrict the use of mail-in ballots under President Donald Trump.

The rules have so far been blocked by the US court system. But the USPS shared the 95-page update on Friday so that the rules can go into effect immediately if the existing court injunction is reversed.

10 George Barris Custom-Built Cars Every Gearhead Should Know - Jalopnik

The 1966 Batmobile's front fascia, featuring glossy black paint outlined in bright fluorescent orange pinstriping around the mesh grille, a recessed headlight cavity, and creator George Barris.

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How to limit Instagram from using your data for AI and ads - Engadget

You can keep Instagram from using your activity outside the app to influence the ads you get.

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Instagram can make an ad feel almost telepathic. Browse a product on another site, and an ad for the same thing may appear in your feed minutes later. Despite its uncanny accuracy, Meta says it doesn't use your phone's microphone to listen in on your conversations to serve those ads. A retailer, app or other business may instead have sent it information about your visit, purchase or another interaction.