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World - / Aug 28, 2026 - Last known location-Hotel Kailash: NRI couple from Canada Dhaval Shah, Megha missing in Nepal - Family members of Dhaval Shah and Megha Shah circulated a missing poster in and around British Columbia, hoping to get some information about the duo who went on a tour in the Timure region which is believed to be completely wiped out in the

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World - / Aug 28, 2026 - Texas farmer loses 600 acres to Google data centre, given just 60 days to leave - In rural Texas, expansive tracts of farmland are increasingly being repurposed for technology ventures, primarily data centers by major tech enterprises. This shift is impacting farmers, especially with resource competition over vital necessities like water. Concerns have been raised by state officials regarding the permanent loss of fertile land, highlighting a significant transition in the region's agricultural landscape.

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Manchester weather forecast: Intermittent rain and cool temperatures expected Tuesday, August 28

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London weather forecast: Sunny intervals and mild temperatures expected August 28

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