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North Korea considering deploying loudspeaker broadcasts and more ‘tactical weapons’ along border

The escalation comes as Kim Jong Un tells state-owned media that anti-North Korea confrontation has ‘exceeded’ that of the Yoon government

The Independent UK · Oct 19

Animals In Chinese Rice Paddies: Ducks, fish cut chemicals; pest balance shifts

Rice-duck and rice-fish farming methods employed in southern China showcase remarkable ecological and economic benefits. In rice-duck systems, the ducks are effective in curbing weed growth but may struggle with insect pest control. On the other hand, rice-fish systems have significantly cut pesticide usage while maintaining yields comparable to conventional…

The Times of India · Oct 19

In 2018, GPS tags on 13 Burmese pythons recorded locations just 18.1% of total

Imagine fitting a satellite-linked tracker to a giant constrictor and expecting a steady stream of locations. Scientists did exactly that with 13 Burmese pythons in Everglades National Park, and the results published in 2018 were both disappointing and encouraging. The devices recorded a position only 18.1 per cent of the…

The Times of India · Oct 19

Trump’s war on science sparks American brain drain as top researchers flee overseas

Many American scientists are being recruited by foreign universities holding out offers of stable funding and academic freedom

The Independent UK · Oct 19

The European cities facing more protests from Paris to Milan as cost of living crisis bites

Mass protests over the rising cost of living and worsening standards have thrown Europe into turmoil

The Independent UK · Oct 19

Shaquille O’Neal’s $24M Las Vegas youth complex nears completion

The Shaquille O’Neal Youth Complex is a $24 million development planned for Las Vegas, bringing together youth programmes, educational support and sports facilities. According to FOX5 Las Vegas, the 87,000-square-foot complex is being developed by The Shaquille O’Neal Foundation in partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Nevada and…

The Times of India · Oct 19

A 400-year-old mourning pendant resurfaces with a dead child's hair

A heart-shaped mourning pendant depicted in a 1635 painting has resurfaced nearly 400 years later, revealing a deeply personal story of grief from 17th-century England. The jewel commemorates Robert Aston, the six-year-old son of English landowner Sir Thomas Aston, who died in 1634. It contains a tassel made from the…

The Times of India · Oct 19

Sticker tycoon. Trump cheerleader. Rapper. Congressman?

Anthony Constantino wants to fill Elise Stefanik’s seat in New York. But his lead in the formerly Trump-loving district is narrowing

The Guardian - US · Oct 19

US disaster survivors still await at least $10bn in federal aid: ‘It’s devastating’

The last long-term federal recovery funds allocated for a major disaster were for Hurricane Milton, which hit in late 2024

The Guardian - US · Oct 19

Priest caught on CCTV sprinkling holy water on disputed fence as fight with neighbour escalates

A dispute over a metre-wide strip of land between a Russian Orthodox priest and his neighbour in West Yorkshire has escalated into police complaints, CCTV surveillance and criminal proceedings. The priest was also filmed sprinkling holy water near the disputed fence, which his wife described as an attempt to restore…

The Times of India · Oct 19