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Meta Muse exposes users’ personal and business secrets when they share conversations
Meta suspended Muse’s conversation-sharing feature after researchers discovered users’ sensitive personal and business information could be easily exposed through publicly discoverable web links.
Code-execution flaw in UEFI firmware affects most servers on planet Earth
A critical memory-corruption flaw in EDK2 UEFI firmware affects most of the world’s servers, allowing attackers to execute code during boot before security defenses activate.
Woman told she had cancer by NHS worker who inappropriately accessed her records
A woman learned she had cancer from a hospital employee who improperly accessed her medical records days before her official diagnosis, prompting an investigation and apology from the trust.
Burnham backs mandatory suicide prevention training for social workers after parent-carer Matilda Davis’s death
Andy Burnham backs mandatory suicide prevention training for social workers following the death of Matilda Davis, a parent-carer who died by suicide shortly after meeting with professionals.
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Guernsey solar panel critic now ‘supporter of plan’
A Guernsey resident who initially opposed a 72-panel solar installation has reversed his position after reviewing detailed plans with the applicant, citing the project’s environmental benefits and thoughtful design.
Extreme weather is changing how Americans see the world
A Gallup survey finds that nearly 4 in 10 Americans report experiencing extreme weather damage, yet those affected feel less control over their lives rather than more motivated to address climate change.
England’s ancient oak trees dying in extreme hot and dry weather
England’s ancient oak trees are dying from extreme summer heat and drought, with the Woodland Trust warning that trees cannot adapt quickly enough to changing climate conditions.
UK relies on heat-stressed countries for fruit and veg it could grow itself – report
The UK imports 80% of its fruit and 47% of its vegetables, primarily from countries highly vulnerable to climate change, creating potential food security risks, according to a new report.
US Army Corps approves a pipeline project it knows harms Indigenous lands
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers approved a federal permit for Enbridge Energy to replace a segment of the Line 5 pipeline beneath Michigan’s Straits of Mackinac, despite tribal opposition and acknowledged environmental impacts on Indigenous lands and resources.
Simpler, older version of Stonehenge found three miles from famous site
Archaeologists discovered a simpler, earlier version of Stonehenge about 3 miles away, dating back 5,000 years and predating the famous monument by 500 years.
Antarctica’s first ever dinosaur bone discovered in a drawer
A dinosaur tail bone discovered in Antarctica in 1985 and forgotten in a drawer for 40 years has been confirmed as the continent’s first dinosaur fossil, belonging to a Titanosaur species.
Astronomers discover a new kind of cosmic object – a black hole ‘star’
Astronomers have identified a new cosmic object called a black hole ‘star’ in the early universe, releasing 100 billion times more energy than traditional stars while exhibiting stellar characteristics.
Vultures are disappearing in Nigeria – but the ‘vulture king’ and others are fighting back
Vulture populations across West Africa have collapsed due to hunting linked to traditional beliefs and habitat loss, but conservation efforts in a Nigerian community show signs of recovery.
Draft dark skies guidance drawn up for the Highlands
Highland Council has drafted guidance to reduce light pollution in the Highlands, helping stargazers and lowering carbon emissions and energy costs for communities establishing dark sky sites.
A 30-year-old fossil was hiding bones from a mysterious ancient sea monster
Researchers have identified four fossil bones from a mosasaur specimen collected three decades ago in Osaka Prefecture, Japan, potentially representing a previously unknown species based on unusual anatomical features.
Scientists detect a surprising shift in human blood as atmospheric CO2 rises
Scientists analyzing two decades of health data found persistent changes in blood chemistry that track rising atmospheric CO2 levels, potentially affecting millions of people.