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'I want this on Donald's desk by August recess': Melania Trump gives Congress private deadline to pass her bill

First Lady Melania Trump is pursuing her foster care bill largely outside the White House channels and gave Congress a private deadline to pass her bill. The bill 'Fostering the Future Act' expands housing, education and workforce help for young people aging out of foster care. Politico reported that the…

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Hawaii in the late 1800s planted fast-growing leucaena trees for cattle fodder and erosion control, but scientists now say they have spread across the islands, replacing native dry forests with dense invasive stands

Once hailed as a savior for Hawaiian agriculture and soil, Leucaena leucocephala, introduced in the late 1800s, has become a significant ecological challenge. Its remarkable resilience, which once aided in land rehabilitation, now fuels its aggressive spread, outcompeting native vegetation and threatening fragile dry forests. While still valued for fodder…

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Thailand in the 1950s planted millions of leucaena trees for fodder and reforestation, but scientists now say they have spread into natural forests, replacing native vegetation with dense single-species stands

Thailand's ambitious 1950s tree-planting initiative, aimed at restoring barren lands with the fast-growing Leucaena leucocephala, has backfired. Once hailed as a 'miracle tree' for its soil enrichment and fodder benefits, it has now become a serious ecological threat. The invasive species aggressively outcompetes native vegetation, forming dense monocultures that devastate…

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China's grasslands don't adapt to drought gradually; scientists found that they reach a point where perennial plants give way to fast-growing annual species

Scientists' long-held belief that grasslands adapt slowly to drought has been challenged by a new study on China's temperate grasslands. The research reveals these ecosystems remain stable until a critical water limit is breached, then rapidly transform from deep-rooted perennials to fast-growing annuals. This abrupt shift, driven by increasing global…

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China's forests with the greatest tree diversity were better at keeping carbon in the soil as temperatures rose, scientists found, because soil microbes released less carbon and stored more in biomass

Rising global temperatures pose a threat to soil carbon storage, but a new study from China reveals a surprising protector: tree diversity. Forests with a variety of tree species are better at retaining carbon in the soil as it warms. This is because diverse forests boost soil microbes' efficiency, leading…

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A 1,700-year-old Roman shipwreck has been lifted from the sea off Spain, and its preserved cargo could reveal lost trade routes

A remarkably preserved Roman shipwreck, the Ses Fontanelles, has been recovered off Mallorca after meticulous excavations. Discovered in 2019, this 4th-century AD merchant vessel offers unprecedented insights into Roman shipbuilding, trade routes, and daily life at sea. Hundreds of artifacts, including amphorae and ropes, survived due to protective underwater sediment,…

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America's Yellowstone ravens don't follow wolves to find food; scientists found they navigate to places where wolves are most likely to leave fresh carcasses, even when no wolves are present

Ravens, long thought to simply follow wolves for meals, exhibit remarkable memory and planning. New research reveals these intelligent birds revisit known kill sites independently, demonstrating sophisticated spatial memory and foraging strategies. They travel significant distances to these reliable food sources, showcasing a deeper understanding of their environment than previously…

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King Charles congratulates Trump, Americans on US' 250th Independence Day, hails enduring UK-US ties

King Charles III has congratulated US President Donald Trump and the American people on the 250th anniversary of American independence, describing the occasion as a "truly historic milestone" and expressing confidence that the longstanding partnership between the United Kingdom and the United States will continue to grow stronger.

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Why AI-powered health care still needs physicians: Abhinav Kejriwal

Health care is one of the few industries where success isn’t solely driven by implementing sophisticated technology in the live system. In this sector, trust, judgment, accountability, consequences, and outcomes matter more. Hence, integrating AI in healthcare creates both enthusiasm and hesitation.

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A Maine couple thought they were about to photograph a moose. Instead, a calf and a bear burst from the woods, and they had seconds to decide whether to intervene

A peaceful fishing trip in Maine took a dramatic turn when Todd and Elvia Malcolm witnessed a black bear pursuing a moose calf. Reacting swiftly, Todd drove his truck between the predator and its prey, startling the bear and allowing the calf to escape to its mother. Elvia, meanwhile, captured…

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Why did Keir Starmer leave 10 Downing Street? Outgoing UK PM opens up on 'intensely personal' decision

Keir Starmer revealed his decision to step down as Labour leader and Prime Minister was a deeply personal one, made with his family at Chequers. He emphasized the need for his successor to navigate ongoing global and domestic challenges, defending his record of rebuilding the party. Starmer plans to remain…

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America's 250th birthday hit by extreme heat wave, storm threat disrupts July 4 plans

As a severe heat wave enveloped the eastern United States, the July 4th celebrations were marred by scorching conditions, with nearly 160 million residents under extreme heat advisories. Many faced delays in events and a surge in medical incidents due to relentless temperatures. Meanwhile, looming thunderstorms added to the anxiety,…

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Why Singapore’s skyscrapers are covered with gardens instead of bare concrete

Land is one of the scarcest resources in Singapore, a small island nation packed with more than five million people, yet walk through its business district and you will see trees sprouting from car park facades, gardens wrapped around office towers and entire walls dressed in green. This is not…

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Muslim nurse in Texas says she won't treat anyone watching Fox News; university ensures she doesn't have to, fires her after probe

A Muslim nurse working at the University of Texas Medical Branch made a video showing how she backs out of a patient's room if she finds Fox News running in the room. Fox News is a Conservative news channel and the video was intended to be a sharp criticism of…

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Why Stephens Island in New Zealand is forever linked to one of history’s most famous cat stories

Stephens Island is a tiny, windswept patch of land in the Cook Strait, wedged between New Zealand's North and South Islands, and for more than a century it has been remembered for one particular story, a cat supposedly wiping out an entire species of bird almost single handedly. The bird…

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Sikh man Vickrum Digwa seeks to appeal murder conviction, 21-year sentence in Henry Nowak killing

Sikh man Vickrum Singh Digwa, who was convicted of murdering 18-year-old university student Henry Nowak, is seeking to appeal both his conviction and his life sentence, the Court of Appeal has confirmed.

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Workplace harassment in Pakistan: 521 men filed complaints, transgenders and women also seek redress

Men are increasingly reporting workplace harassment in Pakistan, with official records revealing that 521 men lodged complaints with the Federal Ombudsperson for Protection against Harassment (FOSPAH) over the past year, accounting for roughly 40 per cent of all cases.

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'Demanded $100,000 for our release': Pakistan gang rape victim names deputy PM Ishaq Dar's kin

A cryptocurrency dispute is now central to the investigation of an alleged kidnapping and gang rape of two foreign women in Pakistan. One victim claims Raza Dar, a relative of the deputy prime minister, demanded $100,000 for their release after they were held captive and sexually assaulted. Investigators are exploring…

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'Shortsighted leaders tend to repeat errors': Analyst warns Trump's Pakistan outreach may cost US dearly

According to the analysis, countries that become strategically important often face less international pressure over their internal affairs. It points to examples such as continued Western engagement with Pakistan and the European Union retaining Islamabad's GSP-Plus trade status despite allegations of human rights abuses, arguing that geopolitical interests have frequently…

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Why Romania’s ‘walking forests’ seem to move without anyone noticing

Across parts of Romania, particularly in the Buzau region and the foothills of the Carpathian Mountains, locals have long spoken of walking forests, clusters of trees that seem to shift their position year after year, leaning further downhill or subtly rearranging themselves over time. The movement is far too slow…

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‎Which countries allow foreigners to adopt children? Here's what the rules look like

International adoption landscapes are shifting dramatically. Many nations now prioritize domestic placements, making cross-border adoptions a last resort. Countries like China have ended programs for non-relatives, while others, including India and Vietnam, maintain regulated systems. Prospective parents face longer waits and stricter scrutiny globally as rules tighten, reflecting a growing…

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'Up to 3,000 dead would be okay': Iran braces for mass casualties at Khamenei's funeral - report

Iranian authorities are putting on a show of strength for Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's funeral, but behind the scenes, officials are preparing for up to 3,000 deaths, according to Germany's WELT.

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China's Xi Jinping promotes two PLA generals after anti-corruption purge thins top military ranks

China's leader, Xi Jinping, has made notable advancements by promoting two military officials to generals, marking a pivotal change in the People's Liberation Army's hierarchy. Following rigorous anti-corruption efforts that reshaped the leadership structure, these promotions are essential for restoring loyalty and filling key positions within the Central Military Commission,…

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'Crisis-makers to be accountable': Iran warns UK, France against military presence in Strait of Hormuz

"The Strait of Hormuz is not a theater for the military display of extra-regional powers. Iran, as the responsible power and guarantor of the Strait's security, warns with sensitivity to any military movement in this waterway. The security of Hormuz lies with the coastal states; the crisis-makers will be held…

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Why houses in the Philippines stand on wooden stilts to survive floods, typhoons and extreme heat

Long before concrete and steel arrived in the Philippines, Filipino communities had already worked out how to live comfortably in a hot, humid and flood-prone archipelago; they simply raised their houses off the ground. The bahay kubo, or nipa hut, is the clearest example, a small home built from bamboo,…

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