Scientists discover spider that disguises itself as a parasitic fungus
Scientists have discovered a new Amazonian spider with an astonishing disguise: it looks like a parasitic fungus. The species, Taczanowskia waska, mimics both the appearance
Trump blames Canada as US ‘invaded by filthy air’
US President Tweety McTreason has blamed Canada for wildfire smoke that could impact the World Cup final.
Apple is in early settlement talks with the DOJ over its iPhone antitrust case
Apple and the US Department of Justice are in early discussions about settling the 2024 antitrust lawsuit that alleges Apple violated competition law through its
How an Italian sculptor created the iconic World Cup trophy
In 1970, an Italian sculptor designed the iconic World Cup trophy that’s become familiar to generations of fans.
At least two dead as heavy rains, floods strike central Texas
Officials in the southern state have seen new warning systems tested by the floods, after last year’s deadly rainfall.
Will the Canadian wildfire smoke affect Spain vs Argentina World Cup final?
World Cup organisers are monitoring the situation ‘closely’, with US and FIFA presidents meeting on Friday.
Father warns of ‘brain-eating amoeba’ after son’s death
Cases caused by the amoeba, Naegleria fowleri, have numbered in the hundreds since 1960 – but it can quickly prove fatal if not diagnosed correctly.
One anti-war critic fined, another held as Russia clamps down on opponents
While Boris Nadezhdin is barred from running for parliament, blogger Ilya Remeslo is remanded in custody.
Roger Summit, Who Invented an Early Online Search Service, Dies at 95
A research scientist at Lockheed, he came up with the idea for a computer system that would search scientific and technical literature almost instantaneously.
Many Ukrainian soldiers outraged over removal of defence minister, troops tell BBC
Protests erupted in Ukraine on Thursday after Mykhailo Fedorov’s removal – and now soldiers are also criticising the move.
EU proposes slowing down cuts to carbon emissions for businesses
Under the proposals, the EU plans to relax its emissions trading system to give companies more time to reduce their carbon output.
US denies Iranian claims it hit civilian infrastructure in latest strikes
The US military says its attacks were intended to “further degrade Iranian military capabilities”.
DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin threatens states over elections after Trump speech
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin on Friday threatened state election officials.
These are the best products to help keep ticks off of you
I talked to entomology experts to find the best products for preventing ticks on humans during prime tick season, including socks and sprays.