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Here aresome usefultips to keep mosquitoes at bay: Use mosquito nets

Invest in a good-quality, super-fine mesh, machine-washable, lightweight mosquito net that you can hangto surround your bed at night or bring with you on your outdoor adventures. Some designs have an opening that overlaps to close so you don’t need to crawl underneath the net.

Mosquito nets offer effective protection while you sleep against bites from mosquitoes and otherbugsthat may carry diseases. Use fans

Mosquitoes aren’t strong fliers because their wings lack range and the sweep of their wings is extremely shallow.

You can take advantage of this weakness with a few well-placed fans in your bedroom to help keep you cool at night and leavemosquitoesgrounded so you can get some undisturbed sleep. Use essential oils

Mosquitoes are quite picky when it comes to fragrances. (Related: How to make DIY non-toxic mosquito repellents with essential oils.)

Here are some of the essential oils that mosquitoes hate. You can use a diffusertofill the air around you with these mosquito-repelling scents. (h/t toPestPointers.com) Cinnamon bark oil–According to a study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, cinnamaldehyde,the active componentin cinnamon, is effective at inhibiting the growth of yellow fever mosquito larvae. Lavender essential oil –If you have a lavender plant already growing, you can crush some of them to release the essential oil inside. Lemon eucalyptus oil –This is the only plant-based repellent recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to prevent mosquito and tick bites. The key ingredient is said to be stronger in concentration than the base plant itself. Peppermint essential oil–Research published in the Journal of Medical Entomologysuggests thathigh concentrations of peppermint oil could helprepel mosquitoes. Pine oil –A study published in the Journal of Vector Borne Diseases reported that pine oil exhibits strong repellent action against mosquitoesand can provide100 percent protection against Anopheles culicifacies (malaria vector) for 11 hours and 97 percent protection against Culex quinquefasciatus (house mosquitoes) for nine hours. Grow the right plants

Here are some of the best mosquito-repellent plants that will keep you comfortable outdoors all summer. Note that many of them double as delicious kitchen essentials and are great additions that can beautify your home. (h/t toHouseBeautiful.com) Basil–Grow basil near your outdoor dining area to keep mosquitoes away from you during mealtime. As a bonus, you can pluck and tear a fresh garnish for your meals. Catnip–Use catnip as a garden filler or grow them in small pots with other houseplants to keep mosquitoes at bay. Get some catnip leaves and crush them into small pieces to release their natural oil. Rub the oil on various rags or similar fabrics and spread these outside to let catnip do its magic. Citronella–A classic mosquito-repelling plant, citronella is great when grown in individual pots near doorways or in porch corners to create a strategic border around gathering areas. Citronella blocks the scent receptors of mosquitoes: With their scent gland affected, mosquitoeswon’t be ableto find a proper food source and will stay away from the area. Garlic–Garlic plants can also be planted around flowers and herbs to repel mosquitoes and keep rabbits out of your garden. Lavender–A stunning and sweet-smelling way to line your front walkway, lavender can protect against mosquitoes. Lemongrass–Lemongrass is an effective mosquito deterrent for your entire yard. Marigolds–A colorful and long-lasting addition to your backyard landscaping, plant marigolds in pots so you can easily move them closer to seating areas during the summer months. Mint–Plant mint near your front or back steps for aromatic and pest-free entry areas. Youll also love being able to walk out and pluck a couple of leaves for when you need them for desserts, drinks and salads. Rosemary–Plant rosemary in small potsand place them on yourdinner table, porch ledge or window sill to create a natural mosquito barrier. You can also use this herb for cooking. Sage–Grow sweet-smelling and useful sage on your kitchen windowsill to repel mosquitoes if you prefer to leave the windows open all summer long. Eliminate any standing or stagnant water

Mosquitoes reproduce in aquatic habitats, which means they lay their eggs in water. Removing all sources of stagnant or standing water is critical for reducing the mosquito population.

Use colors

According to scientistsat the University of Washington, there are certain colors that repel mosquitoes and others that attract them. Their study published in Nature Communications revealed thatmosquitoes’ sense of smell (olfaction) influences how they respond to visual cues/colors.

This color preference only occurs in the presence of carbon dioxide (CO2), which you exhale when you breathe.

To reduce the possibility of a mosquito biting you, consider wearing white, blue or green. Lighter colors are less interesting to mosquitoes than darker shades like navy, black, red or orange. Use screens

Install screens on your doors and windows that let you crack them open at night to help cool your space without letting mosquitoes find their way in. Make sure your screens are installed flush against the edges and always monitor them for damage. Dont forget to wash both sides of your screens with soapy water as needed. Shower before bed

Mosquitoes are attracted to the smell of sweat. If youve worked out a sweatduring the day and climb straight to bed, youre pretty much ringing the dinner bell and leading themstraight to you their next meal. Take a shower before you go to bed to wash away residual sweat.

Remember that any residual sweat in your sheets could also be a contributing factor. Replace your bedding regularly, and remember to give the actual duvet and your pillows a wash every so often.

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Fireball at Southend Airport after small plane crashes

A small plane has crashed at Southend Airport in Essex.

Essex Police said it was at the scene of a “serious incident”.

Images posted online showed huge flames and a large cloud of black smoke, with one witness saying they saw a “fireball”.

A police statement said: “We were alerted shortly before 4pm to reports of a collision involving one 12-metre plane.

“We are working with all emergency services at the scene now and that work will be ongoing for several hours.

“We would please ask the public to avoid this area where possible while this work continues.”

Fireball after plane crash at Southend Airport. Pic: Ben G
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A huge fireball near the airport. Pic: Ben G

It has been reported that the plane involved in the incident is a Beech B200 Super King Air.

According to flight-tracking service Flightradar, it took off at 3.48pm and was bound for Lelystad, a city in the Netherlands.

One man, who was at Southend Airport with his family around the time of the incident, said the aircraft “crashed headfirst into the ground”.

John Johnson said: “About three or four seconds after taking off, it started to bank heavily to its left, and then within a few seconds of that happening, it more or less inverted and crashed.

“There was a big fireball. Obviously, everybody was in shock in terms of witnessing it. All the kids saw it and the families saw it.”

Mr Johnson added that he phoned 999 to report the crash.

Southend Airport said the incident involved “a general aviation aircraft”.

Four flights scheduled to take off from Southend this afternoon were cancelled, according to its website.

Flightradar data shows two planes that had been due to land at Southend were diverted to nearby airports London Gatwick and London Stansted.

Smoke rising near Southend airport. Pic: UKNIP
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Plumes of black smoke. Pic: UKNIP

Essex County Fire and Rescue Service said four crews, along with off-road vehicles, have attended the scene.

Four ambulances and four hazardous area response team vehicles are also at the airport, as well as an air ambulance, the East of England Ambulance Service said.

Its statement described the incident as “still developing”.

Fire engines at the scene at Southend Airport
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Fire engines at the airport

David Burton-Sampson, the MP for Southend West and Leigh, posted on social media: “I am aware of an incident at Southend Airport. Please keep away and allow the emergency services to do their work.

“My thoughts are with everyone involved.”

Local councillor Matt Dent said on X: “At present all I know is that a small plane has crashed at the airport. My thoughts are with all those involved, and with the emergency services currently responding to the incident.”

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Meredith Kercher’s killer faces new trial over sexual assault allegations

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The man convicted of the murder of British student Meredith Kercher has been charged with sexual assault against an ex-girlfriend.

Rudy Guede, 38, was the only person who was definitively convicted of the murder of 21-year-old Ms Kercher in Perugia, Italy, back in 2007.

He will be standing trial again in November after an ex-girlfriend filed a police report in the summer of 2023 accusing Guede of mistreatment, personal injury and sexual violence.

Guede, from the Ivory Coast, was released from prison for the murder of Leeds University student Ms Kercher in 2021, after having served about 13 years of a 16-year sentence.

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Since last year – when this investigation was still ongoing – Guede has been under a “special surveillance” regime, Sky News understands, meaning he was banned from having any contact with the woman behind the sexual assault allegations, including via social media, and had to inform police any time he left his city of residence, Viterbo, as ruled by a Rome court.

Guede has been serving a restraining order and fitted with an electronic ankle tag.

The Kercher murder case, in the university city of Perugia, was the subject of international attention.

Ms Kercher, a 21-year-old British exchange student, was found murdered in the flat she shared with her American roommate, Amanda Knox.

The Briton’s throat had been cut and she had been stabbed 47 times.

(L-R) Raffaele Sollecito, Meredith Kercher and Amanda Knox. Pic: AP
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(L-R) Raffaele Sollecito, Meredith Kercher and Amanda Knox. File pic: AP

Ms Knox and her then-boyfriend, Raffaele Sollecito, were placed under suspicion.

Both were initially convicted of murder, but Italy’s highest court overturned their convictions, acquitting them in 2015.

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RWAs build mirrors where they need building blocks

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RWAs build mirrors where they need building blocks

Most RWAs remain isolated and underutilized instead of composable, DeFi-ready building blocks. It’s time to change that.

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