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World - / Aug 13, 2026 - James, 18, Earl of Wessex, passes A-levels, to study at Royal Agricultural University - James, 18, Earl of Wessex, has passed his A-levels and will study rural land management at the Royal Agricultural University in Gloucestershire. Prince Edward and Sophie's son spent part of the summer working as a farmhand at King Charles III's Sandringham estate, where he was reportedly seen driving tractors and embracing hands-on work.

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World - / Aug 13, 2026 - In June 2026, Washington began restoring 270 acres across two river islands; the project will... In June 2026, heavy machinery commenced work on a significant coastal restoration initiative. The plan involves the dismantling of outdated sea defenses and the breaching of river levees on two islands, aiming to transform 270 acres of previously cultivated land into natural intertidal wetlands. This restoration will create critical habitats for juvenile Puget Sound Chinook salmon, with the completion date set for autumn 2028.

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