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These tiny snakes roll four times faster than they slither
Dwarf reedsnakes in Southeast Asia can roll across the ground at speeds four times faster than they slither, using a specialized technique that keeps their heads stable while their bodies rotate.
Scientists propose a way to detect dangerous “mirror life” before it exists
Scientists propose using circularly polarized light technology to detect hypothetical “mirror life” organisms built from reversed biological molecules before they might be created.
Albania accused of rushing through Trump-linked resort in formerly protected landscape
Albanian officials face criticism for expedited approval of a Trump-linked luxury resort in a protected coastal area, spurring large-scale student protests and violent clashes with police in the capital.
Catalonia’s former rebel president can return to Spain, court rules
Spain’s Supreme Court ruled former Catalan president Carles Puigdemont can return without arrest, ending a legal battle over his 2017 independence referendum leadership.
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Why airlines are warning over lithium-ion batteries
Airlines are intensifying warnings about lithium-ion batteries on flights after several incidents, including a power bank fire that destroyed a South Korean aircraft in January 2025.
After 10 years at United, CEO Scott Kirby is thinking big about the future of his airline from JFK to AI
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby, who joined the carrier a decade ago after being fired by American Airlines, is pursuing aggressive expansion plans including international routes and increased presence at New York’s JFK airport.
Why high energy bills look like they are here to stay
Energy bills are projected to rise nearly 4% in October and 9% in January, with industry forecasts suggesting high prices will persist through the end of the decade amid ongoing wholesale market volatility.
Household energy bills to hit three-year high as Ofgem announces 4% rise from October
UK energy regulator Ofgem announced a 4% increase to the price cap effective 1 October, raising typical household bills by £60 annually amid higher wholesale gas costs tied to geopolitical tensions.
Meta to pay up to $18bn to settle claims its platforms harm children
Meta has agreed to an $18 billion settlement with US states to resolve child safety claims and will implement new protections including default time limits and night-time notification blocks.
Lost in limbo: Where the Paramount merger delay leaves WBD, and what may come next
Warner Bros. Discovery’s proposed merger with Paramount faces regulatory delays and uncertainty, leaving the company unable to execute major strategic initiatives while awaiting deal closure.
The White House’s preferred economic tools are hitting snags
The Trump administration’s export controls and tariffs, intended to protect economic security, are facing delays, legal setbacks, and widespread fraud schemes that undermine their effectiveness.
Qantas may hike fares and expand Jetstar add-on fees as profits dip to four-year low
Qantas reported its lowest pre-tax profits in four years due to fuel costs, signaling potential fare increases and expanded add-on fees for budget carrier Jetstar.
City firms race to prepare for FCA crackdown on bullying and harassment
The FCA will expand its crackdown on bullying and harassment to approximately 40,000 investment firms, hedge funds, and brokers starting next month, requiring companies to report serious misconduct cases.
Canada announces ‘dollar-for-dollar’ retaliatory tariffs on US as high as 50%
Canada announced retaliatory tariffs as high as 50% on nearly C$28 billion worth of US goods, effective September 8, following the collapse of trade talks and Trump administration levies on Canadian imports.
Thursday briefing: Will the government reform the system to bring down our energy bills?
Britain’s energy price cap is rising 4% from October to £1,723 annually, prompting calls for government reform despite recent VAT cuts and promises of relief from cost-of-living pressures.
Pakistan PIMS fire: Witnesses say door was locked as Islamabad hospital blaze killed 14 babies
A fire at a Pakistani hospital’s maternity ward killed 14 infants on Wednesday morning. Witnesses dispute accounts of rescue response times and ward access protocols.