Gilma becomes the 2nd hurricane of the eastern Pacific season and is forecast to stay away from land
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Gilma becomes the 2nd hurricane of the eastern Pacific season and is forecast to stay away from land.
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The IndependentZoo admits that their pandas are ‘painted dogs’ after backlash from visitors
‘That’s the Temu version of a panda,’ viewer says
- The Independent
12-year-old son shoots and kills bear mauling his dad’s face
The pair were on a father-son hunting trip when the attack took place
- BBC
Shock after rare fish discovered on river walk
The find is being called vitally important by experts in understanding the endangered species.
- CNN
Scientists looked deep beneath the Doomsday Glacier. What they found spells potential disaster for the planet
Scientists using ice-breaking ships and underwater robots have found the Thwaites Glacier is melting at an accelerating rate and could be on an irreversible path to collapse.
- Associated Press
Flood-hit regions in Central Europe will get billions in EU aid
European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen on Thursday pledged billions of euros in aid for Central European countries that suffered enormous damage to infrastructure and housing during the massive flooding that has so far claimed 24 lives in the region. Von der Leyen paid a quick visit to a flood-damaged area in southeastern Poland and met with heads of the governments of the affected countries — Poland, Austria, the Czech Republic and Slovakia.
- The Independent
Watch view of Oder River in Poland as deadly flooding causes devastation across Europe
Watch a view of the scene at the swollen Oder River in Wroclaw on Thursday 19 September as severe flooding causes devastation in Poland. Central Europe is experiencing the worst floods in at least two decades, with a trail of destruction from Romania to Poland and the deaths of at least 23 people so far. The Polish defence ministry said more than 14,000 soldiers had been deployed to flood-hit regions, as well as thousands of policemen and equipment.
- Associated Press
A new genetic analysis of animals in the Wuhan market in 2019 may help find COVID-19's origin
Scientists searching for the origins of COVID-19 have zeroed in on a short list of animals that possibly helped spread it to people, an effort they hope could allow them to trace the outbreak back to its source. Researchers analyzed genetic material gathered from the Chinese market where the first outbreak was detected and found that the most likely animals were racoon dogs, civet cats and bamboo rats. The scientists suspect infected animals were first brought to the Wuhan market in late November 2019, which then triggered the pandemic.
- Associated Press
Thailand's adorable pygmy hippo Moo Deng has the kind of face that launches a thousand memes
Only a month after Thailand's adorable baby hippo Moo Deng was unveiled on Facebook, her fame became unstoppable. Fans unable to make the two-hour drive to Khao Kheow Open Zoo from the Thai capital Bangkok to see her in person can watch her video clips online, or simply scroll through social media to savor meme after meme. The pit where Moo Deng lives with her mom, Jona, was packed almost immediately, with people cooing and cheering every time the pink-cheeked baby animal made skittish movements.
- Reuters
Tropical storm to make landfall in central Vietnam late Thursday
A tropical storm is forecast to make landfall in central Vietnam late on Thursday, bringing torrential rains that could trigger dangerous floods, the weather agency said, shortly after northern regions were hit by the powerful Typhoon Yagi. Storm No.4, as it is known in Vietnam, is forecast to hit the coast from Quang Tri to Quang Nam province in the evening with wind gusts of up to 102 kph (63 mph), the agency said in a report.
- AFP News
New study reinforces theory Covid emerged at Chinese market
A study on the origin of Covid-19 provided new evidence on Thursday supporting the theory that humans first caught the virus from infected animals at a Chinese market in late 2019.The first cases were detected in the Chinese city of Wuhan in late 2019, but there have been bitter disputes between proponents of the two main theories.
- Associated Press Finance
US agency review says Nevada lithium mine can co-exist with endangered flower
U.S. land managers said Thursday they've completed a final environmental review of a proposed Nevada lithium mine that would supply minerals critical to electric vehicles and a clean energy future while still protecting an endangered wildflower. “This environmental analysis is the product of the hard work of experts from multiple agencies to ensure that we protect species as we provide critical minerals to the nation,” Bureau of Land Management Director Tracy Stone-Manning said in a statement Thursday.
- The Guardian
‘You basically have free hot water’: how Cyprus became a world leader in solar heating
The country, which has more 300 days of sunshine a year, has embraced rooftop systems that harness the sun’s energy
- AFP News
India minister blames dam release for flooding
A top politician in eastern India on Friday blamed authorities in a neighbouring state for causing a flooding crisis by opening dams after 26 people were killed and 250,000 others were forced to relocate.West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee told reporters that 26 people had been killed this week, with another 250,000 forced to leave their homes and find shelter.
- South China Morning Post
US study on China's 'much stronger' innovation, discounted Apple iPhone 16s: 7 highlights
Can China innovate and outcompete the US in their pitched battle for technological supremacy? A 20-month investigation into the innovation performance of 44 Chinese firms across key technologies revealed a troubling yes for the US. The deadly pager explosions in Lebanon could prompt increased caution in China about the weaponisation of electric products, analysts have said.
- CBC
All fire bans lifted in B.C.'s coastal, northwest regions
All fire bans in the Coastal Fire Centre and Northwest Fire Centre have been lifted, according to the B.C. Wildfire Service (BCWS).The service says that the coastal region now allows Category 2 and 3 open fires, though the latter category requires a burn registration number. It also permits activities such as the use of fireworks, sky lanterns, tiki torches and burn barrels of any size or description.The changes came into effect Wednesday at 12 p.m. PT amid cooler temperatures and recent rainfal
- Euronews
'Usually it's a harmless little river': Austrians struck by flooding reel from ruin left in its wake
Authorities have reported 23 deaths in Central Europe, as record rainfall has caused devastation to infrastructure in small towns.
- LA Times
8 O.C. firefighters returning from front lines seriously hurt when truck crashes on Irvine freeway
All eight passengers in a firefighting vehicle that overturned were evacuated by helicopter, with six sustaining severe injuries.
- Sky News
Thousands forced to evacuate flooding in Italy - as King Charles expresses his 'profound shock'
Around 1,000 people have been forced to evacuate in northern Italy as deadly floods hit several countries across Europe. A low-pressure system named Boris has caused the worst flooding in more than two decades in Romania, Poland, the Czech Republic and Austria in the last week, killing at least 24 people before moving west to Italy. The latest evacuations come as King Charles said he was "profoundly shocked and saddened to see the destruction and devastation caused by the catastrophic flooding in central Europe".
- Euronews
4°C hotter in Paris and 2.2m in the path of flooding: France’s extreme weather only set to get worse
The report’s authors hope it can act as a roadmap for local authorities to adapt and accelerate the green transition.
- LA Times
$46,000 in stolen copper and aluminum found at recycling center, L.A. police say
The city of Los Angeles has been trying to crack down on copper wire theft, including businesses that might be reselling it.