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Almost every shallow-water coral reef on the planet faces ecosystem collapse by 2075, UN advisors say
Nearly all shallow-water coral reefs globally, including the Great Barrier Reef, face ecosystem collapse by 2075 due to global heating, according to UN nature advisers, though rapid climate action could still save them.
Experts: What China wants from the COP31 climate talks
China prioritizes multilateralism and trade equity at the upcoming COP31 climate summit in Turkey, focusing on climate finance for developing nations and removal of barriers to clean-energy technology adoption.
Jeff Garlin Considered Suicide After Tumultuous ‘Goldbergs’ Exit
Jeff Garlin discussed his mental health crisis following his departure from ABC’s The Goldbergs, revealing he considered suicide before seeking treatment and receiving support from colleagues.
Music streaming: Why we’re listening to so many old songs
Streaming data shows that about 60% of music played in 2026 was released five or more years ago, with listeners gravitating toward established classics over new releases despite over 100,000 songs submitted daily.
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Federal judge orders Virginia county to replace Confederate school names it restored in 2024
A federal judge ordered a Virginia county school board to replace Confederate military names it restored in 2024, ruling the decision violated Black students’ constitutional rights to equal protection and nondiscriminatory education.
Mississippi Senate race highlights shifting map as Democrats and Republicans battle for majority
Democrats are targeting competitive Senate races in traditionally Republican states like Mississippi, Iowa, Kansas, and Nebraska, challenging the political map at the midpoint of Trump’s second presidency.
New Mexico attorney general hopes Meta ruling leads to Big Tech review. Here’s what to know
New Mexico’s attorney general hailed a state court ruling ordering Meta to pay $567 million and implement child safety measures, hoping it spurs broader Big Tech accountability nationwide.
US rare earths flow to Asia as domestic demand is slow to emerge
US government-backed rare earth producers are selling materials to Japan and South Korea rather than domestic customers, as American demand remains underdeveloped despite Trump administration efforts to build a domestic supply chain.
Xbox Series X price hiked by £170 due to rising memory chip costs
Microsoft raised Xbox Series X prices by £170 and Series S prices by £130, citing rising memory and storage chip costs as component expenses surge worldwide.
Apple launches legal challenge against UK government demand to access data
Apple has filed a legal challenge against a UK government demand for access to encrypted customer data at the Investigatory Powers Tribunal, marking its second confrontation with British authorities over encryption.
Elon Musk’s X latest to block Saudi dissident accounts inside kingdom
X has blocked over 60 dissident accounts in Saudi Arabia through geoblocking, following similar actions by Meta and Snapchat, after the platform said earlier this year it would not comply with such requests.
The White House’s plan to vet potentially dangerous AI is cloaked in secrecy
The Trump administration finalized a framework this week for testing new AI models for safety risks but plans to keep details private, sharing criteria only with select tech companies.
Microsoft Edge is about to lock out older ad blockers, just like Chrome did
Microsoft Edge is discontinuing support for Manifest V2 extensions, affecting ad blockers like uBlock Origin. The transition to Manifest V3 will begin this month with gradual phase-out by year-end.
OpenAI puts the brakes on a new model because it’s supposedly too powerful
OpenAI pauses internal development of AI model Astra, stating it does not yet meet new security standards the company is establishing for advanced systems.
Why the UK is dithering over what to do about e-scooters
England’s government has delayed decisions on e-scooter regulation for six years despite widespread trials. Concerns about safety, illegal private ownership, and enforcement challenges continue mounting.
Why Texas is betting ‘Y’all Street’ can take on Wall Street
Goldman Sachs is constructing an 800,000-square-foot Dallas campus planned to open in 2028 with space for over 5,000 workers, symbolizing Wall Street’s growing expansion into Texas as the state attracts major corporations and financial institutions.