A bomb threat from a self-claimed member of extremist online group 764 prompted the evacuation of Huntington Hospital in Pasadena, California. Despite a thorough search, no explosive devices were found, and operations resumed after the facility was deemed safe.
The Jurassic Coast in Dorset sees a surge in fossil hunting, driven by rising market value, with professionals and amateurs alike searching for valuable specimens, despite concerns over overseas sales of significant collections.
The NSW Independent Commission against Corruption investigates allegations that a group of young Liberals, the Reformers, used illegal donations and fake invoices for branch stacking to gain party control.
Rising ocean temperatures are driving great white sharks further north than ever recorded, with experts warning they are already visiting UK waters. Climate change is forcing shifts in marine habitats, potentially paving the way for tropical species like hammerheads.
A new study from California researchers found that barn owls can naturally reduce rodent damage in Napa Valley vineyards by decreasing rodent numbers and making them more cautious. This method offers an alternative to harmful pesticides, benefiting both grape production and biodiversity.
A new study in California's Napa Valley reveals that barn owls significantly reduce rodent damage in vineyards by both direct predation and altering rodent behavior, potentially decreasing reliance on harmful pesticides. Researchers found vineyards with more owls had fewer, more cautious rodents.
Inter Milan coach Christian Chivu highlights financial disparity between English and Italian clubs after signing John Stones on a free transfer, contrasting with Manchester City's £116 million spend on Elliot Anderson.
A study in California's Point Reyes peninsula reveals river otters are killing brown pelicans in significant numbers, with 73 deaths recorded over 19 visits. Observations suggest pelicans may be learning to flee from otters.
North Carolina will allow a limited elk hunting season in 2027, 25 years after reintroduction efforts began. Governor Josh Stein signed House Bill 747, enabling the NCWRC to issue two permits, with funds from auctions and raffles supporting elk conservation and management.
Orcas in Mexico's Gulf of California have been filmed using a new "ram-to-fragment" hunting technique, where they team up to ram sunfish carcasses with such force that they explode into small pieces. This behavior, documented in a new paper, may aid juvenile feeding or be a form of play.
Florida scientists' efforts to use captive female pythons and rabbit scents as lures to detect invasive Burmese pythons in the Everglades have largely failed, according to recent studies. Despite these setbacks, removal programs using radio-tagged male scout snakes and paid hunters show progress in reducing python populations.
New research indicates that using captive female pythons or rabbit scent as lures to detect invasive Burmese pythons in Florida's Everglades has been largely ineffective. Despite these setbacks, state agencies and conservation groups continue to make progress through hunting and radio-tracking programs, aiming to restore native wildlife populations.
Orcas in the Gulf of California have been filmed using a previously unrecorded hunting technique to dismember giant sunfish. They coordinate to hold and ram the fish, breaking it into thousands of pieces, possibly to aid younger orcas in feeding or for play.
A 3-year-old pet emu named Barb was mauled to death by two neighborhood pitbulls in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, after escaping its enclosure. Owners David Callos and Carly Stroman are considering legal action, while police and animal authorities are reviewing the incident.
Australian swimmer Cameron McEvoy returns to Glasgow for the Commonwealth Games 12 years after his debut, transformed from a shy teenager to a father. Having overcome past disappointments and considered quitting, he is now motivated by teammate Elijah Winnington's comeback, aiming for his first individual Commonwealth gold.
Seoul stocks ended a two-day losing streak, with the KOSPI surging 3.56% on Tuesday due to bargain hunting in tech heavyweights and a bullish outlook for memory chips. The Korean won also strengthened against the U.S. dollar, while Middle East mediation efforts boosted risk appetite.
Seoul stocks ended sharply higher, snapping a two-day losing streak, as investors engaged in bargain hunting for tech heavyweights like Samsung Electronics and SK hynix. The Korean won also strengthened against the U.S. dollar, with positive export figures and Middle East mediation efforts contributing to increased risk appetite.
Seoul stocks closed sharply higher, with the benchmark KOSPI gaining 3.56% as investors engaged in bargain hunting for tech heavyweights like Samsung Electronics and SK hynix. The Korean won also strengthened, supported by a bullish outlook for memory chips and positive Middle East mediation news.
Seoul stocks reversed earlier losses to trade higher late Tuesday morning, with the KOSPI index rising 2.29% as foreign and institutional investors engaged in bargain hunting for technology heavyweights like Samsung Electronics and SK hynix, despite ongoing Middle East hostilities.
Budapest's iconic ruin bars, once bohemian art spaces in abandoned buildings, are increasingly seen as tourist traps. While some, like Szimpla Kert and Csendes Létterem, retain their charm and community focus, others have lost their essence to commercialization and loud crowds. Authentic spots like Fekete Kutya and Zsír still offer a glimpse into the original spirit.
A "very virulent" fire of "exceptional scale" erupted in the Fontainebleau forest, 60km southeast of Paris, on Sunday. The blaze has spread across 800 hectares, causing partial closure of the A6 highway and disrupting high-speed rail traffic. Around 400 firefighters are working to contain the fire, with 15 homes evacuated.
A "very virulent" fire of "exceptional scale" erupted in the Fontainebleau forest south-east of Paris, spreading across 800 hectares and causing partial closure of the A6 highway and rail disruptions. Firefighting planes were deployed, and 15 homes were evacuated.
A "very virulent" fire of "exceptional scale" has broken out in the Fontainebleau forest, south-east of Paris. The blaze has spread across 800 hectares, causing highway and high-speed rail disruptions. Around 400 firefighters are battling the flames, with 15 homes evacuated.
Expensive perfumes often derive their lasting scents from ingredients that smell revolting in their raw form, such as musk deer glands, beaver secretions, whale vomit (ambergris), and tree infections (oud). While historically sourced from animals and trees, these components are now largely synthesized due to conservation efforts and legal protections.
