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Nature and civilization collide once again as lost black bear sprints across South Florida street

  • A black bear darted across a busy Naples road.
  • The sighting was near Interstate 75 and the Everglades.
  • Suburban growth can increase encounters between wildlife and people.

A black bear ran across a busy access road beside Interstate 75 in Naples, Florida, startling motorists and drawing attention to encounters between wildlife and expanding suburbs. The sighting matters because development around the Everglades can bring people and animals into closer contact, creating risks for both. The…

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‘Summer was a wake-up call, winter could be dire’ warning over food supplies

  • Wales grows only 6% of the produce served in its schools.
  • Our Food Trust wants to establish 100 local farms.
  • Growers cite land and housing as barriers to expanding production.

This summer’s droughts and wildfires have highlighted Wales’s reliance on imported fruit and vegetables, while winter flooding could further disrupt supplies. Food-growing advocates say expanding local production would make the system more resilient to climate change and other disruptions. Wales imports most of its fruit and vegetables, and…

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UK appoints world’s first special representative for climate security

  • Madeleine Alessandri will advise on climate-related security risks.
  • A JIC report warned of impacts within five years.
  • Campaigners say UK fossil fuel decisions undermine its climate stance.

The UK is appointing Madeleine Alessandri, chair of the Joint Intelligence Committee, as the world’s first special representative for climate security. She will advise the government on national security risks linked to climate change, reflecting concern that environmental disruption overseas could lead to crises affecting the UK. Prime…

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‘Barbie 2’ talks hit snag over $25M paydays for Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling and Greta Gerwig in new test for David Ellison

  • The three “Barbie” leads reportedly want $25 million each for a sequel.
  • Talks stalled over pay and profit-sharing terms.
  • Skydance is weighing the deal amid heavy debt and cost cuts.

Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling and Greta Gerwig have reportedly sought $25 million each, plus larger shares of profits, to make a proposed “Barbie 2”. Negotiations stalled under Warner Bros.’ former management, leaving Skydance chief David Ellison to decide whether to strike a deal as he expands the studio’s…

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Shrink Group Seems More Into Watching Drag Queens Dance Than Helping Patients, Scientists Allege

  • Scientists say a psychology conference focused too heavily on politics.
  • They counted roughly 70 politically focused panels out of 90.
  • Division 39’s president defended the conference’s relevance to patients.

Evolutionary biologist Colin Wright and psychologist Andrew Hartz argue that the American Psychological Association’s Division 39 conference prioritised political themes over practical training for therapists. Their criticism matters because the APA represents more than 190,000 psychologists in the United States, and the debate centres on what belongs in…

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Pakistan, Iran leaders reaffirm ties in COP31 meeting

  • Sharif and Pezeshkian met during COP31 in Antalya.
  • They reaffirmed ties and pledged to strengthen cooperation.
  • Sharif urged diplomacy and de-escalation amid regional conflict.

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian at the COP31 climate summit in Antalya, Turkey, and said the two countries would strengthen cooperation. The meeting matters as Sharif voiced concern about prolonged regional conflict and presented diplomacy as the route to peace. Sharif said Pakistan…

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New weight-loss drug wipes out chronic knee pain in some patients, researchers say

  • Retatrutide reduced knee pain in trials involving people with obesity and osteoarthritis.
  • About two-thirds had at least a 50% pain reduction, versus 38% on placebo.
  • The drug is experimental, and its longer-term effects remain unknown.

Two late-stage clinical trials found that retatrutide, an experimental weight-loss drug, reduced knee pain and improved mobility in some people with obesity and knee osteoarthritis. The results suggest the drug may offer benefits beyond weight loss for a specific group of patients, though it is not yet approved…

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Iranian president accuses US, Israel of causing environmental damage during war

  • Pezeshkian blamed US and Israeli strikes for environmental harm in Iran.
  • He said the attacks released 1.5 million tonnes of CO2.
  • He called for ways to hold those responsible accountable.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian accused the United States and Israel of causing severe environmental damage in attacks on Iran. Speaking at the UN climate conference in Turkey, he called for mechanisms to hold them accountable and said the strikes had released large quantities of pollutants and greenhouse gases.…

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Australia’s coal exit faces supply concerns as wholesale power prices rise

  • Rystad forecasts wholesale electricity prices could nearly double by 2029.
  • Household bills may rise, but are not forecast to double.
  • Bowen reaffirmed Australia’s 82 per cent renewables target for 2030.

Australia’s climate change minister, Chris Bowen, praised the country’s shift away from coal-fired power stations at the COP31 summit in Turkey, while a report warned that electricity supply constraints could push wholesale prices sharply higher. The timing has drawn attention to the challenge of phasing out coal while…

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Horny bull elk keeps attacking cars, forces Missouri wildlife park to close indefinitely

  • Missouri’s Lone Elk Park closed after a bull elk attacked cars.
  • The young bull is in his first mating season as herd leader.
  • Officials are monitoring his behaviour and hope to reopen soon.

Lone Elk Park, a 546-acre drive-through wildlife park near St Louis, has closed indefinitely after a bull elk repeatedly charged visitors’ cars. County officials say the young male poses a safety risk, and the closure is intended to protect visitors while he settles down. The bull recently became…

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FEMA’s disaster buyout program is working — but there’s a catch

  • FEMA buyouts have helped people move to lower-risk areas.
  • The programme has spent over $6 billion on 53,000 properties.
  • Lower-income and majority-Black communities have benefited less.

A study finds that FEMA’s property buyout programme has largely achieved its aim of moving people from disaster-prone areas to places with lower risk. It has also tended to save the government money by reducing future disaster claims and damage, but the benefits are not shared equally. The…

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Marshall Islands leader warns climate inaction threatens familiar world

  • Heine urged an overwhelming response to climate change.
  • Current policies could bring 2.8C of warming.
  • Guterres called for a tax on oil and gas windfalls.

Marshall Islands president Hilda Heine warned Cop31 leaders that failing to respond decisively to climate change could endanger the world as people know it. She described how coral near her home island had turned from bright and healthy to bleached within months, and warned that rising seas and…

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Film & TV Creatives Want More Climate Storytelling, But Face Barriers, Survey Finds

  • 71% want to include climate themes in their work.
  • 55% report barriers to doing so.
  • Survey calls for better funding and locally tailored support.

An international survey found that many film and television professionals want to include climate themes in their work, but over half face barriers. The findings matter because they point to a gap between creatives’ interest and the support available to make and distribute climate-related stories. The survey covered…

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KKR and RWE are rich firms. Why do they need a UK state loan for their windfarms? | Nils Pratley

  • The National Wealth Fund is lending £1bn to the Vanguard windfarms.
  • RWE and KKR are among the firms financing the projects.
  • The loan raises questions about when state backing is needed.

RWE and US investment firm KKR are financing two large offshore windfarms off Norfolk, with the UK’s National Wealth Fund lending £1bn as part of a £12.8bn package. The funding matters because the fund is meant to support projects that might not proceed without state backing, raising questions…

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Australian team independently confirms historic image of the M87 black hole

  • Australian researchers independently confirmed M87’s iconic ring image.
  • Their algorithm reanalysed the original telescope data.
  • The result closely matched the 2019 image.

A team of four Australian researchers has independently confirmed the ring-shaped image of the black hole M87, first published in 2019. Their result supports the original finding and shows how independent methods can help check scientific work. Led by CSIRO postdoctoral fellow Samuel Lai, the team used a…

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UN chief urges world leaders to tackle fossil fuels at COP31

  • Guterres called for a phase-out of fossil fuels at COP31.
  • Several major leaders are absent from the Türkiye summit.
  • China sent Vice-President Han Zheng; the US sent no officials.

UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged leaders at the COP31 climate summit in Türkiye to phase out fossil fuels, saying the transition would not happen by itself. His appeal comes as the world’s largest emitters and several major leaders are absent, raising questions about the level of political engagement…

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Democracy study: One-quarter of Germans want a right-wing authoritarian dictatorship

  • Satisfaction with democracy in Germany has fallen to a new low.
  • Nearly a quarter support a single strong nationalist party.
  • Far-right attitudes and antisemitism are rising.

A new German study finds that satisfaction with democracy is at a record low, alongside rising far-right attitudes, antisemitism and support for authoritarian rule. Researchers say the findings point to growing discontent and a desire for radical political change, with many respondents drawn to the far-right Alternative for…

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Climate crisis threatens national security for all, Ed Miliband tells Cop31

  • Miliband says climate change is a national security threat.
  • He says overshooting the 1.5°C limit is inevitable.
  • He calls for clean energy investment and stronger resilience.

Ed Miliband will tell world leaders at the Cop31 climate summit that climate change threatens the national security of every country. He argues that rising temperatures can worsen food shortages, damage infrastructure, disrupt economies and drive migration and conflict, making security and defence a new focus for climate…

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Google’s Tabletop AI experiment lets you build custom collaboration apps

  • Google’s Tabletop uses AI to build shared planning tools.
  • Groups can collaborate through an invite link.
  • The US beta is waitlist-only for adults over 18.

Google has introduced Tabletop, an experimental AI tool that creates shared online spaces for families and friends to organise plans and activities. Users can describe a tool they want, such as a chore chart or savings tracker, and Tabletop generates an interactive version that a group can use…

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Popular heart medication for older patients faces scrutiny as new study evaluates risks

  • Stopping statins was linked to more combined serious outcomes.
  • 13% of the stop group had an event, versus 9% continuing.
  • Researchers say decisions should be made with a healthcare professional.

A randomised trial found that stopping statins may bring a small added risk over two years for adults aged 70 and older who take them to prevent a first heart attack or stroke. The results matter because the benefits of continuing cholesterol-lowering treatment in later life are less…

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