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Fears for mature Scots Pines burned by huge Cairngroms wildfire
A major wildfire in Scotland’s Cairngorms this summer may have destroyed centuries-old Scots Pine trees, threatening natural forest regeneration despite signs of recovery in other vegetation.
Australia offers astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg for space mission to International Space Station
Australia has offered astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg to the European Space Agency for an International Space Station mission in 2028, which would mark the first time a qualified astronaut flies under the Australian flag.
World’s oldest shipwreck found off Kekova Island in Turkey
Archaeologists have discovered what they say is the world’s oldest shipwreck off Kekova Island in Turkey, dating back 4,400 to 4,700 years to the Early Bronze Age.
This 150-million-year-old bird had dinosaur teeth and a strange secret
A 150-million-year-old bird fossil discovered in China challenges assumptions about early bird evolution, showing that some ancient birds lost the ability to fly and retained dinosaur-like teeth and claws.
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Summer travelers who relied on Spirit Airlines may struggle to find budget alternatives
Spirit Airlines ceased operations in early May, leaving budget-conscious travelers seeking affordable alternatives as fuel costs and consolidation reshape the low-cost airline sector.
Memorial Day: Higher fuel prices have some Americans scaling back their travel plans
Higher fuel prices and inflation are prompting many Americans to scale back summer travel plans, replacing distant vacations with closer-to-home trips and shorter getaways during the Memorial Day holiday period.
Ryanair window that passenger was partly sucked out of was broken by engine debris, report finds
A broken engine fan blade shattered a Ryanair aircraft window in July, partially sucking out a passenger who was rescued by fellow travelers. The US NTSB investigation found the blade failure occurred during climb-out from Greece.
‘Pretty shambolic’: new EU border checks cause stress for UK travellers
The EU’s new digital border entry-exit system has caused significant delays and operational problems for British travellers during the summer travel season, with reports of missed flights and three-hour queues.
Abandoned by the US: Palestinian Americans trapped in a surge of Israeli settler violence
Palestinian Americans in a West Bank village report escalating settler violence despite US citizenship, with nine killed since 2022 and limited government intervention.
In Israel, military service debate spotlights ultra-Orthodox Jews and their growing clout
Ultra-Orthodox Jews in Israel face mounting pressure over military draft exemptions, as their growing population and political influence intensify conflicts with secular and other religious Israelis over civic obligations and identity.
Inheriting a home can leave siblings with financial headaches — how to avoid costly mistakes
When siblings inherit a home together, they face complex decisions about selling, renting, or keeping the property while managing taxes, insurance, and maintenance costs that continue accumulating.
British energy bills forecast to hit three-year high this winter
British household energy bills are forecast to reach a three-year high this winter, rising 4% to £1,729 annually from October despite a government VAT cut on electricity.
Treasury, IRS move to restrict refundable tax credits to certain immigrants
The Treasury Department and IRS proposed rules restricting refundable tax credits for certain immigrants, potentially disqualifying hundreds of thousands from benefits in a move critics say uses the tax code for immigration policy.
‘Friday afternoon fraud’: warning for UK homebuyers on bank scams
UK homebuyers are being warned about conveyancing fraud schemes where criminals intercept solicitor communications to redirect property deposits to fraudulent accounts, often timed before weekends.
Cerebras stock plunges 14% after second earnings report following IPO
Cerebras stock fell 14% after reporting elevated full-year guidance in its second earnings report since its May IPO, though the chipmaker raised core revenue expectations.
Cisco’s stock drops despite earnings, revenue beat
Cisco’s stock declined in extended trading despite beating earnings and revenue expectations, with the company projecting strong quarterly revenue and full-year guidance.