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Far From the Fires, the Deadly Risks of Smoke Are Intensifying
Researchers see a growing health danger from the vast plumes of pollution spawned by wildfires like the ones devastating Los Angeles.The New York Times - Jan. 13 -
EU too slow to tackle single market abuse, say industry bodies
Number of cases opened against member states for breaches of EU law has dropped sharplyFinancial Times - Jan. 13 -
A look at the efforts to save pets and animals from the California wildfires
As wildfires continue to burn in the Los Angeles area, efforts are being made to save pets and animals. Lilia Luciano takes a look at one of the groups working to rescue them.CBS News - Jan. 12 -
Brazil’s Mafia-Run Animal Lottery Was Invincible. Online Games Changed That.
Digital gambling could spell the end for a lottery run by criminal gangs that has been a fixture of Brazilian life for decades.The New York Times - Jan. 12 -
Los Angeles Animal Shelters Struggle With Influx of Displaced Pets
Some owners fled with their pets, but a network of facilities in the Los Angeles area is straining to care for the hundreds of animals left behind.The New York Times - Jan. 12 -
Animal transports banned in German region after foot-and-mouth disease detected
Animal transports have been banned in a state surrounding Berlin and the capital’s two zoos have closed as a precaution after foot-and-mouth disease was detected in a buffalo herd just outside the ...ABC News - Jan. 11 -
Probation: 'Too few staff, with too little experience, managing too many offenders'
Probation officers say they were overworked even before thousands of prisoners were released early.BBC News - Jan. 11 -
The Memories That Burn, Too
Shawn Hubler, who covers California from Sacramento, details the personal, psychological toll of the wildfires.The New York Times - Jan. 10 -
Vet shelters dozens of animals during California wildfires
Dr. Annie Harvilicz took in 41 animals at one point as wildfires spread across the Los Angeles area. Since, most have returned home or are being fostered.CBS News - Jan. 10 -
Animal shelter takes in 300 animals amid LA fires
A Pasadena animal shelter has urged evacuees to "please take your animals with you" as they have brought in 300 animals after evacuations.ABC News - Jan. 10 -
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The rising threat of deadly diseases jumping from animals to humans
Zoonotic pathogens very likely caused the last pandemic. Can we get better at halting them before the next one?Financial Times - Jan. 10 -
Efforts to save animals underway in California amid deadly wildfires
Hundreds of volunteers came together at the Pasadena Humane Society to help save animals displaced by the wildfires ravaging the Los Angeles area. CBS News Los Angeles' Josh Sanders reports on the ...CBS News - Jan. 9 -
The risk of nuclear war continues to rise
As the world became more dangerous in 2024, the use of its most dangerous weapons has become more likely.The Hill - Jan. 9 -
USTR warns of risks from online pharmacies in its 'notorious markets' report
An annual U.S. government report on “notorious markets” known for counterfeiting and other violations of intellectual property says that nearly all 35,000 online pharmacies around the world are ...ABC News - Jan. 9 -
Quarter of freshwater animals face extinction: Research
Almost a quarter of freshwater animals, including crabs, crayfish, shrimp, damselfly and fish, are threatened of going extinct, according to a new, global study that was published on Wednesday. ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
The Guardian view on content moderation: Meta did far too little. Now it wants to do even less | Editorial
Loosening already limited safeguards on social media platforms is not just damaging. It could ultimately prove deadly. Mark Zuckerberg famously boasted that Facebook had a saying: “Move fast and ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
New research shows a quarter of freshwater animals are threatened with extinction
New research shows about a quarter of animals living in rivers, lakes and other freshwater sources are threatened with extinctionABC News - Jan. 8 -
The market’s wobbling. Here are BlackRock’s shields for the biggest risks.
Here are the hedges the $11 trillion asset manager recommends for the concerns weighing on investor minds.MarketWatch - Jan. 8 -
From stolen babies to dog murder: the TV shows that went way too far
ITV’s controversial child-swap thriller Playing Nice has proved too triggering for some viewers. But it’s the tip of the iceberg when it comes to television crossing a line. With controversial ITV ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
Oscars 2025: Predictions for animated, international and documentary feature
'Emilia Pérez' is the favorite for international film. 'The Wild Robot' leads the animation field. 'No Other Land' is looking for a nod — and distribution.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 8 -
Lamar attributes playoff woes to being 'too antsy'
Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson attributes his 2-4 mark in the postseason to being "too antsy," but says he has found a way to balance that out.ESPN - Jan. 7 -
Trump: ‘Interest rates are far too high’
President-elect Trump on Tuesday declared interest rates are too high even as he decried still-elevated inflation, setting up renewed tensions with the central bank chair who resisted pressure cut ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
Ghost Of Tsushima Is Getting An Anime Adaptation
Ghost of Tsushima, the critically acclaimed PlayStation title that sees players take on the role of a samurai defending his homeland, is getting an anime adaptation. Announced at 2025's Consumer ...GameSpot - Jan. 6 -
Tourist killed by elephant while she was bathing animal at sanctuary
A stressed elephant killed a Spanish tourist while she was bathing the animal at a sanctuary in southern Thailand, police said.CBS News - Jan. 6 -
Amorim: Everyone 'too comfortable' at Man United
Ruben Amorim praised Manchester United's spirited 2-2 draw against Liverpool and then said he is trying to "shock" with his comments.ESPN - Jan. 6 -
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What went wrong for Spirit Airlines?
Spirit Airlines hasn't had a profitable year since 2019, and it's lost more than $2 billion since 2020. It filed for bankruptcy protection in November.CNBC - Jan. 5 -
PSU's Franklin: 'Too early' to say if Carter plays
Penn State coach James Franklin says it's "too early" to determine whether All-American defensive end Abdul Carter (shoulder) will play in the CFP semifinals against Notre Dame.ESPN - Jan. 4 -
Zoo recycles old Christmas trees - and the animals love it
Noah's Ark Zoo Farm in north Somerset has recycled thousands of trees in the past five years.BBC News - Jan. 4 -
Fire at Dallas pet shop kills more than 500 animals
Animals, mostly birds, die of smoke inhalation in incident at shopping centre in Texas. More than 500 animals have died after a fire broke out in a shopping centre in Dallas.. The 579 animals, ...The Guardian - Jan. 4 -
Hundreds of animals killed in Dallas shopping center fire
Authorities in Dallas say a fire that broke out at a shopping center in Dallas has killed more than 500 animals, most of which were small birdsABC News - Jan. 4 -
Will ‘pet tech’ products appeal as cost of animal ownership soars?
Accessories include doggy sunglasses and feline ‘Fitbits’ — but there’s a contradiction at the heart of the petcare boomFinancial Times - Jan. 4 -
It's Christmas for the elephants as unsold trees are fed to the animals at Berlin Zoo
For the elephants and others at the Berlin Zoo, it’s finally time to unwrap their Christmas presentsABC News - Jan. 3 -
Biden provides update on terrorist attack, celebrates New Orleans' spirit
President Biden provided an update on the terrorist attack in New Orleans, Louisiana, before delivering remarks on his judicial confirmations. Mr. Biden reiterated that as of now, the Bourbon ...CBS News - Jan. 2 -
Lego's Animal Crossing Series Expands With Three New Sets
Animal Crossing fans can add to their Lego collection with three new sets featuring a total of seven villagers to invite to their brick-built towns. The trio of new sets includes the iconic Able ...GameSpot - Jan. 2 -
Sweden begins wolf hunt as it aims to halve endangered animal’s population
Five entire families can be killed, totalling 30 wolves, in move campaigners say is illegal under EU law. Sweden’s wolf hunt starts on Thursday, with the country aiming to halve the population of ...The Guardian - Jan. 1 -
The Music Is Too Loud. That’s the Point.
Vinyl-focused listening bars inspired by ones in Japan are opening across New York, attracting audiophiles and city dwellers looking for a respite from the cacophony outside their doors.The New York Times - Dec. 30
