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Scientists discover a secret glow in toxic fire salamanders
Scientists have discovered that fire salamanders, a well-known European amphibian, possess the ability to fluoresce under ultraviolet light, glowing vivid green and cyan colors on their yellow undersides.
‘Fascinating’ rare beetle found in Wales again after three year search
A rare Short-Necked Oil Beetle has been rediscovered breeding in Wales after a 60-year absence, with larvae found at a Pembrokeshire site following a three-year search.
Cornell University bans frat parties, vows to address ‘disturbing’ campus culture
Cornell University has banned fraternity parties for the rest of the academic year and will integrate sexual assault investigators into its police unit, following a former student’s gang rape allegation from 2024.
Can the new federal voucher program help public schools? Democrats are torn
Democrats face a difficult decision on a new federal voucher program offering tax credits for education donations, with potential benefits for public schools but concerns about funding being diverted to private institutions.
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Ultra-processed food companies hindering health drives by suing countries, says WHO
The WHO accuses major ultra-processed food corporations of suing governments to obstruct obesity-prevention policies, with 235 lawsuits filed across five countries from 2010 to 2025.
Woman has pioneering surgery for unborn baby with intestines outside its body
A London woman underwent pioneering fetal surgery while 26 weeks pregnant to correct her unborn baby’s gastroschisis, a serious birth defect where intestines develop outside the abdomen.
New walk-in mental health centres to open in banks and libraries across England
England plans to open nearly 200 community mental health centres and dedicated mental health A&Es by 2029, with facilities located in high street venues like banks and libraries to provide immediate crisis support.
NHS must plan for heatwaves like it does for winter, health secretary says
England’s health secretary calls for NHS to develop annual heatwave preparedness plans similar to winter protocols, citing increased A&E attendance and equipment failures during recent extreme heat.
U.S. moves to shut a Kentucky organ donation group, citing safety failures
The Trump administration announced plans to decertify Network for Hope, a Kentucky organ procurement organization, citing persistent safety failures and mishandled cases involving patients showing signs of life.
Artificial Intelligence used to design brand new viruses
US researchers used artificial intelligence to design 16 novel viruses that can replicate in laboratories. The viruses were engineered to infect bacteria and pose no threat to humans, marking the first successful AI-designed complete genomes.
‘Babies will be born in laybys’: maternity cuts leave women with stark choices in Devon
North Devon district hospital suspended maternity services due to staffing shortages, forcing pregnant women to travel over an hour to distant hospitals, raising safety concerns among expectant mothers in the remote region.
Why Texas’ redistricting plan isn’t a sure bet
Texas’s new congressional map aims to flip five Democratic-held seats to Republicans through redistricting tactics, but success depends on whether 2024 voting patterns persist in 2026 midterms.
Wisconsin, Minnesota primaries are next to feature progressive clash with Democratic establishment
Progressive candidates are making final pushes in Wisconsin and Minnesota Democratic primaries on Tuesday, challenging establishment-backed opponents in races seen as tests of the party’s direction ahead of November elections.
Trump’s immigration crackdown looms over Minnesota’s bruising Senate primary
Minnesota’s Democratic Senate primary on Tuesday pits establishment U.S. Rep. Angie Craig against progressive Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, with immigration enforcement serving as a major dividing issue.
Allstate accuses Broadcom of auditing it because it quit VMware, CA
Allstate Insurance accused Broadcom of initiating audits in retaliation for deciding not to renew its VMware and CA Technologies contracts, according to filings in an ongoing lawsuit.
HP fined 1.4 billion rupees for “cartelization” of ink cartridges, toner, PCs
India’s competition authority fined HP and reseller partners 1.4 billion rupees for coordinating prices on computers, ink cartridges, and toner to win government contracts and discourage counterfeit competition.