- A Nairobi mother swapped a smoky charcoal stove for an induction cooker — it’s faster, cleaner, safer for her kids, and costs less to run.
- Clean stoves are becoming affordable because carbon-credit financing helps subsidize prices, letting companies spread payments.
- Still, nearly 1 billion Africans rely on wood or charcoal, and experts warn relying only on carbon credits to scale the switch is risky.
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- The 72-year-old Weel Bridge refurbishment has been delayed again after hidden defects were found and the contractor hit supply-chain problems, pushing reopening further into August.
- East Riding Council is spending about £1m to strengthen the bridge, add a modern operating system and a shared pedestrian/cycle path.
- The household waste and recycling centre in Weel stays closed until the bridge is back and safety checks are finished, and the council asks residents to bear with them.
- TODAY senior editor Julie Ricevuto rounded up buzzy "routine reset" finds for August—new launches and easy upgrades worth checking out.
- Standout self-care pick: the Coolcura neck wrap for cooling relief and comfort.
- Home and cleaning crowd-pleasers like the Scrub Daddy damp duster and other handy tools make chores feel less tedious.
- The south of England is in a declared drought after one of the driest summers, with hosepipe bans affecting millions in Thames Valley, Wessex, Hampshire & Isle of Wight (and local bans in parts of Dorset).
- Exemptions exist for people with medical or mobility needs, but rules vary by company: Thames and South West automatically exempt many blue-badge holders, South East asks you to apply, and Southern assesses cases individually.
- No splashing allowed: paddling pools are generally banned from being filled by hose, and sports pitches may only be watered if actively being played on or for safety reasons.
- TTK Prestige's Q1 profit more than doubled to ₹593.3M, with revenue up ~34% to ₹8.14B.
- Strong domestic demand for induction cooktops and premium cookware drove growth—cookware sales +41%, cookers +29%.
- Analysts say India's cooking-gas disruptions may be prompting a structural shift toward induction cooking.
- TODAY contributor Jill Martin is sharing fall deals on home essentials with discounts up to 80% off.
- Highlights include a Vicks humidifier, an Infini sculpt-and-lift gua sha beauty tool, and a cooling comforter 3-piece set from The Nesting Company.
- Perfect timing for small home and self-care refreshes—great conversation starters about seasonal shopping finds.
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