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Call for ban on pet flea treatments over concerns using them causes pollution
Animal welfare campaigners and scientists are calling for a ban on certain pet flea and tick treatments amid growing evidence that the chemicals they contain are contaminating British rivers and harming wildlife. Products such as spot-on treatments applied to dogs and cats contain insecticides including fipronil and imidacloprid, which studies suggest wash off pets during…
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Tearful Draper struggles during comeback defeat
Jack Draper broke down in tears and lost in the first round of the Canadian Open in Montreal, marking a difficult return to competition after a long injury lay-off. The 24-year-old Briton, whose world ranking had plummeted from fourth to as low as 160th over the past year because of a persistent arm injury, went…
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Telegram CEO says ‘takedown extortionist’ was responsible for the app being briefly delisted by Apple
Telegram founder Pavel Durov has claimed a “takedown extortionist” was behind the app’s brief removal from Apple’s App Store, saying Apple pulled the app before contacting the company directly. Durov alleged a malicious actor edited an old message in an active group chat to insert “AI-modified illegal content” that group members would not see or…
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SpaceX’s revenue rises as its once-soaring stock price drifts back to Earth
SpaceX has posted its first earnings report since going public, revealing that revenue nearly doubled year-on-year to $7.8 billion, even as the company recorded a $541 million loss and spent heavily on capital investment. The results underscore the gap between the excitement that drove the firm’s record-breaking flotation and the financial realities now facing investors,…
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Senators demand crackdown on wildfire “prediction markets”
A group of US senators has written to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) demanding action against prediction markets that let people bet on wildfires, arguing such contracts profit off human suffering and could incentivise arson. The letter, sent by lawmakers from Oregon, California, Nevada, Minnesota and New Hampshire, comes as wildfires actively burn across…
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Shania Twain Shares Chilling Details About Her 2018 Open-Throat Surgery
Country star Shania Twain has opened up about the frightening 2018 open-throat surgery she underwent to repair nerve damage in her larynx, which had left her unable to project her voice after decades of touring. Rather than retire, Twain chose to have the procedure despite it requiring her to remain awake throughout, and she has…
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Neighbors say riders’ screams from Universal coaster pierce their windows day and night
Universal Studios Hollywood’s new “Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift” roller coaster is facing complaints from nearby residents over noise generated during pre-opening technical rehearsals. Neighbours say riders’ screams from the outdoor attraction are penetrating their homes at all hours, turning what should be a highly anticipated theme park debut into a source of local friction…
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UCLA sorority sister dies in freak fall through open window along Seattle trail
A UCLA sorority member died after falling through an open window in an apartment building near a popular trail in Seattle, in what has been described as a freak accident. The young woman’s death has shocked her university community and highlights the unusual and tragic circumstances under which the fatal fall occurred. Further details about…
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‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Star Jacob Batalon Talks the Ending, Spidey Tracker and the Scene That Shut Down Filming
Actor Jacob Batalon has been discussing the ending of “Spider-Man: Brand New Day”, particularly the emotionally loaded handshake between his character Ned Leeds and Tom Holland’s Peter Parker, which closes out a film that has become a huge box-office success. The scene has sparked debate among fans over whether Ned genuinely regains his memory of…
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UMG Reported a 5.3% Increase in Revenue — So Why Did Its Stock Drop 25%?
Universal Music Group’s share price plunged 25.4% on Friday 31 July, from €19.35 to €14.44, following its half-year earnings report despite the company reporting healthy revenue growth. The sell-off came even though revenue rose 5.3% (10.8% at constant currency) to €6.194 billion, because investors focused instead on a sharp collapse in profitability and UMG’s failure…