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Scientists discover the immune system’s hidden sense of touch
Scientists at McGill University discovered that immune cells can sense tissue stiffness, challenging the long-held belief that chemical signals alone guide immune memory development.
Scientists confirm global warming is accelerating faster than ever recorded
Scientists confirm global warming has accelerated sharply over the past decade, reaching nearly twice the warming rate recorded between 1970 and 2015, with strong statistical evidence exceeding 98 percent confidence.
‘It really hammers people’: Scottish islanders hit by highest diesel prices in UK
Scottish island residents face the UK’s highest diesel prices, exceeding 220p per litre in some areas, creating significant financial strain on communities already challenged by remote geography and limited services.
Energy Transition Plans Keep Freezing Today’s Demand Into Tomorrow
Energy transition analysis often assumes current market size continues into the future, potentially overestimating replacement needs as industries transform and demand shifts with technology and pricing.
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France confines more than 1,700 on British cruise ship in Bordeaux after gastroenteritis outbreak
French authorities confined over 1,700 people aboard a British cruise ship in Bordeaux after a gastrointestinal outbreak, affecting dozens of passengers and crew members.
Delta says higher airfares expected to last despite drop in oil prices
Delta Airlines reports strong travel demand and record quarterly profits, with elevated airfares expected to persist despite recent oil price declines.
Burnham urged to lobby EU leaders directly to waive EES border controls
Andy Burnham is being urged to directly appeal to EU leaders to suspend the new entry-exit system affecting British travelers as 2.2 million holidaymakers head abroad during peak summer season.
Georgia’s Okefenokee Swamp among new additions to join UNESCO’s World Heritage List
The Okefenokee Swamp in Georgia and several other sites across Asia and Africa were added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List during committee meetings in South Korea this week.
‘Just an easy cash grab’: why Jetstar is charging customers for carry-on luggage
Jetstar will begin charging customers for carry-on luggage next year, joining other airlines in monetizing previously included services and drawing criticism from consumer advocates who say the practice obscures true ticket prices.
Airbnb-CarTrawler Partnership Details 1 Month In: Scoop
One month after Airbnb’s partnership with Ireland-based CarTrawler for car rentals was announced, details emerge on how the arrangement functions between the two companies.
Pope Leo pleads with ultra-conservative sect not to ordain own bishops
Pope Leo has urged the ultra-conservative Society of Saint Pius X to cancel plans to ordain four bishops without Vatican approval, warning the action constitutes a schismatic act risking automatic excommunication.
Losing our religion? Most Australians have no religion, census could show if question was changed
A new survey suggests that changing Australia’s census religion question format could show over half the population identifies as non-religious, compared to the current 39% figure recorded in 2021.
Taxpayers could pay millions to abuse survivors if Christian Brothers goes bankrupt, court documents reveal
Australian taxpayers could face up to $65 million in payouts to abuse survivors if the Christian Brothers, a Catholic order, goes bankrupt, according to court documents released this week.
UK’s largest Muslim event goes ahead with added security as hate crime rises
The UK’s largest Muslim convention, Jalsa Salana, proceeded this weekend with heightened security measures amid rising anti-Muslim hate crimes and threats targeting Islamic gatherings across the country.
Abandoned by the US: Palestinian Americans trapped in a surge of Israeli settler violence
Palestinian Americans in a West Bank village face escalating violence from Israeli settlers, with the US government offering limited protection despite diplomatic ties to the region.
Empty pews and fear of ICE on Maryland’s Eastern Shore after TPS ends for Haitians
A Maryland church serving Haitian immigrants reports sharp attendance drops after protections expire, with community members fearful of deportation by immigration authorities.