Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi states Iran's actions are targeted against the US, not neighboring Middle Eastern countries, with plans for post-conflict dialogue and trust restoration.
Donald Trump accused Canada of "poisoning" US air with wildfire smoke, threatening sanctions and tariffs, prompting incredulity from scientists. Experts assert the fires are a symptom of the climate crisis, exacerbated by policies Trump supported, not a lack of Canadian management.
Tens of thousands were urged to evacuate as severe wildfires continue to burn across Spain, France, and Italy, exacerbated by an impending heatwave and climate change. Spain declared a national emergency in Madrid and Avila, while France invoked the EU civil protection mechanism for aid.
Research reveals low-income urban neighborhoods in Baltimore and Washington, DC, have more mosquitoes due to invasive nonnative trees. Rotting leaves from these plants provide a rich food source for larvae, leading to faster growth, increased survival, and larger adult mosquitoes, enhancing disease transmission.
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has amassed a vast residential portfolio over two decades, including properties in Washington, California, Washington D.C., New York, Florida, and Hawaii. His buying pattern often involves acquiring neighboring properties to expand existing compounds, with recent purchases totaling $234 million on Indian Creek Island, Miami.
New research from North Carolina State University reveals that widespread backyard insecticide spraying in the eastern U.S. is causing Asian tiger mosquitoes to develop resistance to chemicals like pyrethroids. Genetic markers for resistance were found in 84% of sampled residential blocks in Wake County, NC, with higher prevalence in wealthier areas.
New research from NC State University reveals that widespread backyard insecticide spraying in the eastern U.S., particularly in wealthier areas of Wake County, North Carolina, is causing Asian tiger mosquitoes to rapidly develop genetic resistance to pyrethroids, making them harder to control and raising public health concerns.
Countries bordering the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are intensifying border screenings, training health workers, and activating emergency plans to prevent the spread of Ebola. This comes as the DRC battles a growing outbreak with over 930 deaths and 2,344 cases, complicated by conflict and insecurity in eastern DRC.
The US administration announced 50% tariffs on various Canadian goods, effective in 30 days, citing Canada's "discriminatory treatment" of American products. Canada's PM Mark Carney called the tariffs a violation of CUSMA, while Ontario Premier Doug Ford advocated for reciprocal countermeasures.
Countries bordering the Democratic Republic of Congo, including Zambia, Uganda, and Rwanda, have intensified Ebola screening and emergency plans as the DRC battles a growing outbreak with over 930 deaths. Regional cooperation through the EAC is strengthening preparedness, while conflict in eastern DRC complicates containment.
US experts see big-box stores and shopping malls as untapped solar power potential, capable of generating half their annual electricity needs. This shift could reduce fossil fuel reliance, cut emissions, save companies millions, and create local jobs, despite challenges like regulations and roof integrity.
Immigration agents fatally shot Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston, Texas, and Joan Sebastián Durán Guerrero in Biddeford, Maine, within a week. These killings, part of a broader pattern of militarized enforcement, have ignited widespread grief and outrage, leading to protests and calls for independent investigations and accountability from ICE and DHS.
The 2,840 sq ft Ontario home used as Lorelai and Rory Gilmore's house in the Gilmore Girls pilot episode is for sale for $3.88M CAD, marking its first listing in 24 years. Located in Unionville, Markham, it offers fans a tangible piece of TV history.
The northeastern US faces severe thunderstorms and flash flooding, compounded by Canadian wildfire smoke in NYC. Meanwhile, Texas continues to battle destructive floods, with two deaths and hundreds rescued, as major rivers are expected to surge, following weeks of relentless downpours.
The US military announced another service member's death in Iraq and launched more airstrikes on Iran, targeting military sites. This comes after US troops were killed in Jordan, escalating the conflict, with Iran also firing missiles towards Jordan, risking wider regional impact.
Gulf nations are on the front lines of the renewed US-Iran conflict, facing direct strikes and economic disruption. Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, and Oman are all impacted by their proximity to US bases and Iran's retaliatory actions.
Iran has warned that Arab states hosting US military bases are legitimate targets for retaliatory strikes, following US bombardments and Iranian missile and drone attacks on US sites in the Gulf. UN chief urged restraint, while Iran cited self-defense.
French anti-terror prosecutors have launched an investigation after a military-grade weapon was found in a car parked near a synagogue in Sarcelles, a Paris suburb with a large Jewish population. No arrests have been made, and the motive is unclear, but the incident occurs amid a surge in antisemitic acts in France.
Hedge fund billionaire Ken Griffin is seeking a zoning change in Miami Beach to add a private helipad to his planned 3.7-acre marina for his $250 million superyacht. The proposal aims to create a private travel system, avoiding city traffic and connecting his properties directly to his yacht.
Hedge fund billionaire Ken Griffin is seeking a zoning change in Miami Beach to add a private helipad to his planned 3.7-acre marina. The facility is intended to house his $250 million superyacht and provide a private travel system.
Shital Wrzesien, an Indian-origin tech leader and Google engineer, was killed in a domestic dispute in Georgia. Her husband, Kirk B Wrzesien, has been charged with murder. Their son was also shot but survived.
The Philippines attracted only US$9 billion in FDI last year, ranking sixth in Southeast Asia amid a regional capital boom. Analysts cite a corruption scandal and systemic issues for the gap, with Singapore and Indonesia leading inflows.
Michigan is experiencing an unprecedented outbreak of Cyclospora cayetanensis, a diarrheal parasite, with 1,251 cases reported as of July 9, including 44 hospitalizations. Cases are also rising rapidly in neighboring Ohio, with over 500 reported.
A 36-year-old Indiana man, Christopher Peden, faces arson charges after allegedly cutting off his genitals, dousing them with gasoline, and setting them on fire in a neighbor's garage on May 6. Peden initially provided a false account of being attacked elsewhere but later confessed to the self-inflicted act. The motive remains under investigation.
