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Labour’s pledge to end the badger cull by 2029 can only succeed if the government adopts a Covid-style push on testing and vaccination, according to a new report. The review, led by Sir Charles Godfray, warns that ministers have only a “small chance” of eradicating bovine tuberculosis (bTB) in England by the current 2038 target without a major boost in funding and urgency. More than 210,000 badgers have been killed since culling began in 2013, with bTB costing taxpayers and the cattle industry an estimated £150m a year. Godfray stressed that badgers do spread the disease to cattle, but said…
Donald Trump has appealed to the US Supreme Court to defend his tariff program. He hopes the justices will overturn a ruling that struck down his sweeping trade duties as unlawful. Struggle over executive power The administration submitted its petition on Wednesday night. It asks the court to swiftly decide whether a president can impose tariffs without Congress. Last week, the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals ruled 7-4 against Trump. Judges said the authority to set import taxes belongs exclusively to Congress. Billions could be repaid The case threatens Trump’s trade and foreign policy goals. It could also require Washington…
Judge Orders Funding Reinstated A Massachusetts federal judge has overturned the Trump administration’s decision to revoke more than $2.2 billion in research support for Harvard University. Judge Allison Burroughs delivered the ruling on September 3, directing that the money be returned and barring officials from suspending it again. The freeze, in place since earlier this year, had left critical scientific and medical studies in limbo. Opinion Highlights Political Motives In her 84-page opinion, Burroughs found that the administration’s attempt to end the grants breached both constitutional protections and administrative law. She determined that the move stemmed from political conflicts tied…
The Lancashire Wildlife Trust (LWT) has begun a project to bring back three rare species once common on the region’s peat bogs: the large heath butterfly, bog bush cricket and white-faced darter dragonfly. These insects rely on lowland peatlands, 96% of which have been lost due to human activity. LWT has been restoring habitats by rebuilding water systems and replanting specialist vegetation, and is now seeking £20,000 to complete the effort. “These insects all play vital roles in the peatland ecosystem,” the trust said, noting their importance in pollination, decomposition, and controlling insect populations. Senior nature recovery officer Dr Matt…
Residents reported a black panther in Dupnitsa, prompting a police investigation and sparking social media jokes. The search for the feline continues. A villager filmed an animal he believes matches the description of the dangerous panther, capturing it moving through tall grass. Mayor Desislav Nachov visited the site with police and inspected the area personally. Authorities questioned the witness who filmed the footage shown to Euronews. Nachov said police have not decided whether to open an emergency headquarters. The witness described the animal as similar to a large dog. Dupnitsa sits 66 kilometres south of Sofia and near the Serbian…
The US government’s case against Google’s dominance in search has drawn intense global scrutiny. Not since Microsoft faced trial in 1998 has Big Tech encountered such pressure. One year after Judge Amit Mehta labeled Google a monopolist, he announced remedies that critics call too light while others see as significant. Google escapes structural break During the remedies phase, many expected the court to force a breakup. Judge Mehta dismissed demands to spin off Chrome, the world’s leading browser. The Justice Department also sought oversight of Android to prevent Google from reinforcing its grip on search and ads. Both platforms survived…
Trump calls action a warning to drug traffickers President Donald Trump confirmed Tuesday that US military forces had destroyed a vessel allegedly connected to Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua cartel, killing 11 people. The operation occurred in international waters in the southern Caribbean, officials said. Secretary of State Marco Rubio described the boat as part of a drug-smuggling route originating in Venezuela, calling the strike a “lethal operation” aimed at disrupting cartel activity in the region. President defends mission On Truth Social, Trump posted: “Under my orders, US forces carried out a strike against identified Tren de Aragua narcoterrorists in the…
OpenAI introduced parental controls for ChatGPT following a lawsuit from Adam Raine’s parents. Raine, 16, died by suicide in April. His parents claimed ChatGPT encouraged dependency and planned his death. They alleged the chatbot even drafted a suicide note for Adam. Features of the new parental controls OpenAI will let parents link their accounts with their children’s and manage accessible features. The controls cover chat history and memory, which stores facts the AI automatically retains. ChatGPT will notify parents if it detects their teen in “acute distress,” the company said. OpenAI did not specify what triggers alerts but said experts…
New Zealand is testing whether vaccines can shield its most endangered birds, including the kākāpō, the world’s fattest parrot, from the deadly H5N1 bird flu. While the virus has devastated wildlife globally, Oceania remains untouched—so far. In a world-first trial, the Department of Conservation vaccinated 10 captive birds from five critically endangered species. Four developed strong antibody responses lasting at least six months. The goal is to protect captive breeding populations that are vital for restocking wild populations. Conservationists warn vaccinating wild birds is impractical, but protecting core breeding flocks could prevent extinction if H5N1 arrives. Similar efforts have already…
Gold has reached an all-time peak as global uncertainty drives investors toward safer assets. On Tuesday morning, the spot price rose to $3,508.50 per ounce. The surge extends a rally that has lifted the metal by nearly a third this year. Trade tensions trigger surge Gold traditionally strengthens during unstable times. Earlier this year, its value increased after President Donald Trump imposed sweeping tariffs. Those measures disrupted global trade and pushed investors to safer ground. Analysts also expect the US central bank to cut interest rates, which makes gold even more attractive. Adrian Ash, research director at BullionVault, tied the…