Church of England approves women to become bishops
The General Synod voted 351 to 72 with 10 abstentions to allow women to become bishops marking a milestone after 20 years of debate. Archibishop Justin Welby hailed the decision while signaling cautious outreach to traditionalists and noting potential speedier advancement for women in church leadership.
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Underground lab seeks clues on Japan nuclear waste plan
In Horonobe, Japan, scientists descend 1150 feet to an underground lab to study safe long term storage of spent nuclear fuel. Locals fear becoming a repository while officials push a $35 billion plan to entomb waste in bedrock by 2100.
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