A dangerous parasite is spreading north through Central America into the US, and its weakness may be a very specific smell

A research project that quite literally involves studying stink may help protect livestock, pets and wildlife from one of the most destructive parasites in the Americas. At Colorado State University, professor Jessica Metcalf is investigating the foul-smelling chemical signals that attract the New World screwworm, a flesh-eating blowfly whose return to the United States has…

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‘He spoke briefly, then fired’: Indian-origin woman shot dead in targeted Toronto attack | World News

Navneet Kaur/Image: Toronto Police A 26-year-old Indian-origin woman was shot dead in a targeted attack in Toronto, with police later arresting a Brampton man on a charge of first-degree murder.Toronto police said officers responded to a shooting call near Humberwood Boulevard and Rexdale Boulevard at about 7.23am on Friday, where they found Navneet Kaur with…

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‘He is definitely afraid of Florida’: 11-year-old boy’s family vacation turned into a nightmare after a brutal alligator attack | World News

A family holiday that had become a familiar summer tradition ended in an emergency that has changed daily life for an 11-year-old boy from Pennsylvania. The child, Brodie Dituri, was seriously injured during a fishing trip in central Florida after an alligator attacked him at the water’s edge. His father stepped in immediately, while people…

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California woman who ran fake animal rescue left dogs to die in a hot car; freed by court without bail | World News

Woman accused of fake animal rescue freed without bail/Image: Getty Images A California woman accused of operating a fake animal rescue while allegedly keeping dozens of dogs in filthy, overcrowded conditions has been released without bail despite facing multiple animal cruelty charges.Priscilla Martin, 33, pleaded not guilty in an Orange County court to three felony…

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Two scientists are planning to venture into one of the most dangerous environments in the solar system and touch it. NASA thinks the plan could work |

For centuries, space has fascinated humans like no other. From the sun’s glare to the moon’s surface and even Saturn’s shimmering rings, we have wanted to go up close and see it all. Now, two ambitious NASA-backed projects aim to truly touch Saturn’s rings, venturing into what is known as one of the most dangerous…

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SK Group chairman Chey Tae-won ordered to pay ex-wife Roh Soh-yeong $644 million in divorce settlement, court upholds claim over marital assets

SK Group chairman Chey Tae-won ordered to pay ex-wife Roh Soh-yeong $644 million in divorce settlement, court upholds claim over marital assets A South Korean appeals court on Friday ordered SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won to pay his former wife, Roh Soh-yeong, 944 billion won (about $644 million) in cash as part of their long-running…

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Canva’s billionaire founders donated $150 million directly to the poorest of this East African country, marking the largest unconditional cash program ever to a low-income country | World News

Canva billionaires and couple Melanie Perkins and Cliff Obrecht have made a move challenging conventional aid by putting cash directly into the hands of an East African country’s poorest households. The cofounders of the Australian design software maker are investing a whopping $150 million into a cash transfer program in Malawi. Since launching the initiative…

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Bangladesh president quits citing deteriorating health

DHAKA: Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin resigned Friday, citing deteriorating health and his inability to continue performing constitutional duties of the office, bringing an early end to his five-year term that was due to end in April 2028. Shahabuddin oversaw the country during the restive period after an “uprising” against the Sheikh Hasina govt led to…

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