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The annual guga hunt on the Scottish island of Sula Sgeir has sparked renewed calls for its abolition. Guga, the Gaelic term for young gannets, have been harvested on the island for centuries, with records dating back over 400 years.…

Tensions in the Middle East have escalated as Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz continues, threatening global oil supplies. The Strait is a critical shipping route, with nearly 20% of the world's oil passing through it. The blockade has…

Australia has cemented its position as a global leader in rooftop solar, with 22GW of capacity installed across households. This achievement puts the country at the top of the rankings for residential solar per capita. The growth in household solar…

A truck carrying fireworks caught fire and exploded in Tennessee, but fortunately, no one was injured. The incident occurred on a local road, with the volunteer fire department responding quickly to the scene. Firefighters were able to contain the blaze,…

The rise of AI-generated art has prompted a backlash from human artists, who are now embracing intentionally imperfect and homespun styles. This movement, dubbed "anti-slop," rejects the hyperrealism often associated with AI-created works. Artists are seeking to differentiate their creations…

Jonathan Rinderknecht is on trial for allegedly sparking the Palisades fire, a devastating wildfire that ravaged Los Angeles. The blaze, which occurred in 2021, is considered the city's deadliest and most destructive wildfire. Rinderknecht is charged with arson, with prosecutors…

White South African refugees in the US midwest are facing challenges due to strict driving rules. These rules, enacted by Republican state legislatures, impose costly and onerous restrictions on immigrants. Despite being prioritized for admission by the Trump administration, many…

President Trump has reiterated his claim that the California election was rigged, posting a screenshot on Truth Social. This comes after he walked out of an NBC interview when pressed to substantiate his allegations. Trump has made similar claims in…

San Carlos Lake in Arizona has closed indefinitely to visitors after a major fish kill event. The Arizona Game and Fish Department reported that all fish in the lake have died. Drought conditions and water released from the dam are…

Tensions between Israel and Iran have escalated with Israel launching strikes against Iranian targets. The move appears to defy US President Donald Trump's claim that he has control over such actions. The strikes were in response to an Israeli attack…

Harmonie Perrone, 28, is suing Advocate Good Shepherd hospital in Illinois after being denied a life-saving drug during an ectopic pregnancy. The hospital, citing religious objections, refused to administer the medication, which led to Perrone losing her fertility. Illinois law…

The US is planning to build most of its new AI datacenters in areas experiencing drought, a Guardian analysis has found. These facilities require significant amounts of water to cool their systems. Arizona, Nevada, and Texas are among the states…

The UK government has launched a new AI-powered jobs tool designed to help individuals find employment. This tool aims to match job seekers with suitable vacancies based on their skills and experience. The platform uses artificial intelligence to analyze user…

Pennsylvania's Bob Brooks, a firefighter and union leader, is running for Congress. Brooks is one of several working-class Democrats on the ballot this year. He is seeking to unseat an incumbent backed by the Koch brothers' network. Brooks' campaign focuses…