The Daily Populous

Wednesday August 30th, 2017 evening edition

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The unfinished books of Sir Terry Pratchett have been destroyed by a steamroller, following the late fantasy novelist’s wishes.

Terry Pratchett docudrama reveals moment author realised he was 'dead' Read more.

Pratchett’s hard drive was crushed by a vintage John Fowler & Co steamroller named Lord Jericho at the Great Dorset Steam Fair, ahead of the opening of a new exhibition about the author’s life and work.

Pratchett, famous for his colourful and satirical Discworld series, died in March 2015 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

The author of over 70 novels, Pratchett was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2007.

Books to give you hope: Thief of Time by Terry Pratchett Read more.

Two novels were published posthumously: The Long Utopia (a collaboration with Stephen Baxter) and The Shepherd’s Crown, the final Discworld novel. »

Mattis freezes transgender policy; allows troops to continue serving, pending study

Authored by msn.com

WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Jim Mattis late Tuesday announced that transgender troops will be allowed to continue serving in the military pending the results of a study by experts.

Mattis' move buys time for the Pentagon to determine how and if it will allow thousands of transgender troops to continue to serve, whether they will receive medical treatment, or how they will be discharged.

The study estimated that a few to several thousand transgender troops are on the active duty force of 1.3 million. »

Cummins beats Tesla to the punch by revealing electric semi truck

Authored by cnet.com

On Tuesday, the Columbus, Indiana-based company revealed an Urban Hauler Tractor concept that's pure electric.

In doing so, Cummins may have stolen a little thunder from Tesla — the Silicon Valley automaker has plans to reveal an electric semi truck of its own in September.

Designed as a Class 7 semi, the 18,000-pound big rig known as AEOS is designed to move freight locally, over short hauls. »

How Uber conquered London | Sam Knight

Authored by theguardian.com
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On Uber’s first day in London, in the middle of June 2012, Howard had around 50 drivers on the platform.

Howard’s job was to get drivers on the road, to provide that feeling of plenty if someone should open the app.

The group wants a cap on driver numbers in London, and is planning a series of pay protests against Uber. »

The Murder That Never Was

Authored by people.com

David, or D.J., requires meticulous care because of a disease that makes it difficult for his body to digest proteins.

It was five years ago that she met David Stallings, a plate engraver, while working at a 7-Eleven in St. Louis.

They married in 1988, and after having a son, Ryan, in April 1989, they moved to nearby Hillsboro. »