Warning of stowaway snakes and tree frogs hiding in pot plants

Conspiracy-laden, fire-prone icons: what will happen to LA’s palm trees?

Many palm species in the city are receptive to embers, hard to extinguish – and probably helped spread the fires. When the Los Angeles wildfires broke out on the morning of 7 January, some of the ...

The Guardian - Jan. 23

Review: 'Presence' is a cerebral ghost story that hides a family drama under the sheet

With the audience haunting a sad family through a spirit's POV, Steven Soderbergh's latest experiment is ultimately about the never-ending appeal of voyeurism.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 23

Trump’s Mexico tariffs would shift plants to Asia, warns car parts maker

Sumitomo Electric head says president’s proposed 25% duty would amount to the US ‘strangling’ itself

Financial Times - Jan. 23

Aid convoys snake their way through ruins in Gaza as attention shifts to rebuilding

More than 2,400 aid trucks have entered Gaza since the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas took effect.

NBC News - Jan. 22

Hidden ‘bonus’ write-offs hide the true cost of tax breaks

The government is trading revenue now (when it is more valuable) for revenue later.

The Hill - Jan. 22

Thousands await stinky plant's rare bloom

A livestream of a "corpse flower" due to bloom in Sydney's botanic gardens has captivated the internet.

BBC News - Jan. 22

What Trump’s Pledge to Plant the U.S. Flag on Mars Really Means

The president’s Inaugural Address linked landing on the Red Planet with Manifest Destiny, but left many of the specifics unclear.

The New York Times - Jan. 21

How Invasive Plants Are Fueling California’s Wildfire Crisis

Non-native grasses and eucalyptus trees brought to California centuries ago for agriculture and landscaping have reshaped the state’s fire dynamics.

Wired - Jan. 21

Instagram hides search results for 'Democrats'

Meta says it is working quickly to resolve the problem, which has prompted accusations of bias on social media.

BBC News - Jan. 21

We cannot hide from climate change — we must stop producing oil and gas now

We should have listened in the past. We will deserve what we get if we don't listen now.

The Hill - Jan. 21

A cold boiled egg pot may be a convenient shot of protein, but where’s the joy in that? | Lucy Dearlove

Somewhere between protein powders and chicken breasts in plastic containers, I fear the pursuit of wellness has become a thief of joy. Last year, I needed to eat on the go between exercising and an ...

The Guardian - Jan. 18

Relax, Australia: confected outrage about Sam Konstas hides the real issue | Barney Ronay

The energy expended on my ‘Ashes war of words’ would be better directed at the fight for the future of Test cricket. Australia: an apology. Earlier this week I wrote an article that compared one ...

The Guardian - Jan. 18

Fire reignites at California battery plant after evacuations amid toxic smoke

Blaze erupts in Monterey county at one of world’s largest battery storage plants, causing highway and school closures. A fire at one of the world’s largest battery-storage plants in northern ...

The Guardian - Jan. 18

Fire at One of World's Largest Battery Plants Prompts Evacuations in California

Authorities haven’t determined what sparked the blaze.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 17

Jason Tindall, king of touchline chaos, has Newcastle barking up right tree

Newcastle are benefitting from Mad Dog’s odd-couple relationship with Eddie Howe and his attention to detail. Name the assistant manager noted for clashing with, among several others, Mikel Arteta, ...

The Guardian - Jan. 17

Chinese firms eye VW’s struggling German plants – report

Yahoo News - Jan. 17

Defense Contractor Anduril Plans New Military Drone Plant in Central Ohio

The Arsenal 1 plant, which will employ 4,000 workers, will start its high-tech production in July 2026.

Inc. - Jan. 17

Drone footage shows fire at one of world's largest battery plants

The Moss Landing power plant, in California, was evacuated, as were people in the surrounding area.

BBC News - Jan. 17

Hundreds ordered to evacuate as fire erupts at huge California battery storage plant

Hundreds of people have been ordered to evacuate and part of Highway 1 in Northern California has been closed due to a major fire at one of the world’s largest battery storage plants

ABC News - Jan. 17

Warning of stowaway snakes and tree-frogs hiding in pot plants

Frogs, lizards, snakes and insect pests are being transported across the world on ornamental plants.

BBC News - Jan. 17

How Do You Convince Consumers to Eat Plant-Based Meat?

The imitation meat industry is facing an identity crisis, and the challenge of convincing American consumers to make more planet-friendly choices.

The New York Times - Jan. 16

Taiwan takes a further step in production of AI chips with advanced new plant

Taiwan has taken another step in enhancing its key role in the production of advanced semiconductor chips used for artificial intelligence with the inauguration of a new plant by Siliconware ...

ABC News - Jan. 16

USDA documented insects and slime at Boar's Head plants, records show

Government inspectors documented unsanitary conditions at several Boar’s Head deli meat plants, not just the factory that was shut down last year after a deadly outbreak of listeria poisoning, ...

NBC News - Jan. 14