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.
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Why There’s Nowhere to Hide From Trump’s Tariffs
President Trump’s long-promised trade war could start as soon as Saturday, leaving companies scrambling for a workaround for their global supply chains.The New York Times - 4d -
Immigrant Communities in Hiding: ‘People Think ICE Is Everywhere’
Schools, churches and shops are feeling the chilling effect of the fear of deportation. One minister said fewer congregants were showing up for services.The New York Times - 5d -
The Year of the Snake is all about shedding that bad energy
The Lunar New Year begins every 12 years on Jan. 29, kicking off more than two weeks of parties, customs and copious feasts.NBC News - Jan. 28 -
China welcomes the Year of the Snake
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China's Lunar Mission: Make a Snake That's Not Scary
Zodiac lands on the slithery creature, presenting a marketing nightmare; lose the forked tongue, tone down the scaliness.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 24 -
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’ itselfFinancial Times - Jan. 23 -
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 -
When there's no hiding your desperation
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A tree is just for Christmas, not for dinner, Belgian food agency warns
Message came after northern city of Ghent posted tips for recycling the conifer as a dish. At a time when most people have probably polished off their holiday leftovers, Belgium’s food agency has ...The Guardian - Jan. 7
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'Clear failings' found in NHS care of triple killer
Valdo Calocane was given a hospital order for killing Ian Coates, Barnaby Webber and Grace O'Malley-Kumar in 2023.BBC News - 3h -
Billionaire and spiritual leader the Aga Khan dies
The philanthropist and spiritual leader died "peacefully" at the age of 88 in Lisbon, Portugal.BBC News - 56m -
US Postal Service stops accepting parcels from China and Hong Kong
It says the suspension will be in place "until further notice" and did not offer a reason for the decision.BBC News - 33m -
School phone bans don't boost grades or wellbeing, study suggests
It is the first study to look at school phone rules, alongside measures of pupil health and education.BBC News - 3h -
What we know so far about Sweden school shooting
Police say "around 10" people have died, in the worst school shooting in Sweden's history.BBC News - 8h
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USAID announces nearly all direct hires will be placed on administrative leave
USAID announced Tuesday night that almost all direct hires around the world will be placed on administrative leave later this week.NBC News - 12m -
5 Takeaways From Trump’s News Conference With Netanyahu
President Trump said that the United States should take over Gaza and forcibly relocate two million Palestinians. Leaders in Gaza and Arab nations immediately rejected the idea.The New York Times - 26m -
US Postal Service stops accepting parcels from China and Hong Kong
It says the suspension will be in place "until further notice" and did not offer a reason for the decision.BBC News - 33m -
Trump’s Proposal to ‘Take Over’ Gaza Sparks Immediate Rebukes
President Trump’s suggestion was denounced in the Middle East, Washington and beyond.The New York Times - 37m -
USPS temporarily suspends accepting packages from China and Hong Kong
The suspension of international parcels from China and Hong Kong is effective immediately, the USPS said.CBS News - 45m