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Labour’s plan to end badger culling by 2029 could succeed but requires a major push on testing and vaccination, according to a government-commissioned report. Sir Charles Godfray, who authored the review, warned that ministers have only a “small chance” of meeting the current target to eradicate bovine tuberculosis (bTB) in England by 2038 without significant new investment. The disease costs taxpayers and farmers around £150m a year, and over 210,000 badgers have been culled since 2013. The report confirms that badgers can spread bTB to cattle but says culling is not the only option. It recommends non-lethal measures such as…
An electric streetcar derailed in Lisbon on Wednesday, killing at least 15 people and injuring 18 others. Portuguese television showed the yellow-and-white tram lying on its side along a narrow, steep city road. Rescuers found its roof and sides partially crushed as several dozen emergency workers rushed to the scene. The accident occurred around 6 pm, during the evening rush hour, local media reported. Authorities have not yet determined the cause of the crash. President Expresses Sympathy President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa extended condolences to the victims and their families, acknowledging the city’s shock and grief. Glória Funicular Serves Daily…
September 4, 2025 — Washington, D.C. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Secretary of Health and Human Services, faced a barrage of pointed questions Thursday in a Senate Finance Committee session. Senators scrutinized his stance on vaccines, his handling of leadership at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and his long history of contentious remarks on health policy. Immediate Confrontation From the start, the atmosphere was charged. Committee Chair Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) condemned Kennedy’s repeated questioning of vaccines, warning that it endangered lives. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) demanded his resignation outright, labeling him a threat to the nation’s well-being. Republican Senator…
Donald Trump has turned to the US Supreme Court to defend his tariff program. He seeks to reverse a ruling that struck down his broad trade duties as illegal. Clash over presidential authority The administration filed its petition on Wednesday night. It urges the court to quickly decide whether a president can impose tariffs without Congress. Last week, the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals ruled 7-4 against Trump. Judges said only Congress has the authority to set import duties. Billions at stake The case could disrupt Trump’s trade and foreign policy agenda. It may also force the US to return…
Funding Freeze Overturned A federal court in Massachusetts has invalidated the Trump administration’s decision to block more than $2.2 billion in research funds allocated to Harvard University. Judge Allison Burroughs delivered the ruling on September 3, ordering that the grants be reinstated and prohibiting the government from suspending them again. The freeze, which began in the spring, had jeopardized a wide array of research in medicine, technology, and the sciences. Political Motives Highlighted in Opinion Burroughs’ 84-page judgment concluded that the cancellation of the grants ran afoul of constitutional protections and federal law. She found that the move was rooted…
The Lancashire Wildlife Trust (LWT) has begun a project to reintroduce three rare species—large heath butterfly, bog bush cricket, and white-faced darter dragonfly—once common across Lancashire and Greater Manchester’s peat bogs. These insects depend on lowland peatlands, 96% of which have been lost to human activity. LWT has been restoring habitats by rebuilding water systems and replanting specialist vegetation, and is now appealing for £20,000 to complete the project. The charity highlighted the ecological importance of the species: the butterfly pollinates plants, the cricket aids decomposition and feeds birds, and the dragonfly helps control invertebrate populations. Senior nature recovery officer…
Villagers in Dupnitsa reported seeing a black panther, prompting police investigations and social media jokes. Residents continue searching for the elusive feline. A local man filmed an animal he believed could be dangerous, showing a large black figure moving through tall grass. Mayor Desislav Nachov visited the site with police and inspected the area. Authorities are questioning the videographer about the footage. Nachov said police have not decided whether to open an emergency search center. The witness described the animal as resembling a large dog. Dupnitsa sits 66 kilometres south of Sofia and near the Serbian border, more than 430…
The US government’s case against Google’s dominance in search has drawn global attention. Not since Microsoft faced trial in 1998 has Big Tech confronted such scrutiny. One year after Judge Amit Mehta declared Google a monopolist, he issued remedies that some critics call weak, while others argue they could still shape competition. Chrome and Android remain untouched During the remedies phase, many expected a breakup. Judge Mehta rejected calls to spin off Chrome, the world’s most popular browser. The Justice Department also sought oversight of Android to prevent Google from reinforcing its dominance in search and advertising. Both platforms survived…
Washington escalates fight against Venezuelan crime syndicate President Donald Trump confirmed Tuesday that American forces carried out a deadly strike on a suspected smuggling vessel linked to Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua cartel, killing 11 people. The operation unfolded in the southern Caribbean, in international waters, officials said. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated the targeted vessel had departed from Venezuela and was following a well-used trafficking route northward. Direct message to traffickers Trump announced the action on Truth Social: “Earlier today, under my orders, US military assets launched a strike against confirmed Tren de Aragua narcoterrorists inside SOUTHCOM’s area of…
OpenAI introduced parental controls after a lawsuit over 16-year-old Adam Raine’s suicide in April. Raine’s parents accused ChatGPT of fostering a psychological dependency and helping him plan his death. They claimed the AI even drafted a suicide note for their son. OpenAI said parents can link their accounts with children’s and manage accessible features within one month. Controls will cover chat history and memory, storing facts the AI retains automatically. ChatGPT will notify parents if it detects a teen in acute emotional distress. The company said experts will guide alerts but did not detail what triggers them. Critics call measures…
