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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…
New Zealand is racing to protect its critically endangered birds, including the kākāpō, from deadly H5N1 avian influenza before migratory birds introduce the virus. With fewer than 250 kākāpō left, even a single outbreak could be catastrophic. In a world-first trial, the Department of Conservation vaccinated 10 captive birds from five species with 500 or fewer individuals, using an H5N3 poultry vaccine. After two doses, four species developed strong antibody responses lasting at least six months, offering hope for protecting breeding populations in captivity and on offshore islands. The next step is careful deployment planning before spring migration, as vaccinating…
Gold has climbed to an all-time high as global uncertainty pushes investors toward safe assets. On Tuesday morning, the spot price reached $3,508.50 per ounce. The rally has lifted the metal by nearly a third since the start of the year. Trade tensions drive gold higher Gold typically gains strength when markets face instability. Earlier this year, prices jumped after President Donald Trump introduced sweeping tariffs. The measures disrupted global trade and encouraged investors to move into secure assets. Analysts also expect the US central bank to cut interest rates, increasing gold’s appeal. Adrian Ash, research director at BullionVault, said…
Rescue operations slowed by blocked roads and landslides A magnitude-6 earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan late Sunday, killing more than 800 people and injuring roughly 2,500, according to Taliban officials. Relief teams are struggling to reach remote mountain communities due to landslides and damaged roads. The quake’s epicenter was near the Pakistan border, with Kunar province suffering the worst destruction. Its shallow depth increased the severity of damage, and aftershocks continued into Monday, shaking areas as far away as Kabul, over 100 miles from the epicenter. Hospitals overwhelmed with casualties Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid warned that the death toll is likely…
Researchers confirmed Yersinia pestis, later behind the Black Death, caused the Justinian Plague 1,500 years ago. They traced the bacterium to its epicentre beneath Jerash’s ancient ruins in Jordan. The team identified Y. pestis in a mass grave, providing the first direct biological proof of the plague. Lead author Rays HY Jiang said DNA evidence fills gaps left by centuries of historical accounts. Justinian Plague Devastated Eastern Mediterranean The pandemic began in 541 CE, sweeping across the Byzantine Empire and eastern Mediterranean. Historians estimate it killed 15 to 100 million people over two centuries of recurring outbreaks. Yersinia pestis spreads…
A quick, two-minute cheek-swab test may identify children at risk of a potentially fatal heart condition up to five years before standard diagnosis, according to new research. Arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy (ACM), typically a genetic disorder, is responsible for over 10% of sudden cardiac deaths in children. It occurs when abnormalities in the proteins connecting heart cells disrupt the heart’s structure and electrical activity, often striking without warning. Researchers from Great Ormond Street Hospital and St George’s, University of London found that these protein abnormalities are also present in the lining of the cheeks. By swabbing the inside of a child’s mouth,…
Shares of Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD dropped by up to 8% on Monday. The decline followed weaker earnings, pressured by deep discounting in a highly competitive EV market. Earnings take a hit On Friday, BYD reported net profit of 6.4bn yuan ($900m; £660m) for April to June. That marked a 30% decline compared with the same period last year. The company said intense price competition among EV makers had hurt results. Rivals slash prices The Shenzhen-based automaker competes with Nio, XPeng, and Tesla. All have cut prices aggressively to attract buyers. BYD shares opened lower in Hong Kong but…
