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Fifty billion seedlings: Can Ethiopia replant its ravaged forests?
Ethiopia is implementing one of the world’s largest environmental restoration campaigns, aiming to plant 50 billion seedlings by 2030 to reverse decades of forest loss and address land degradation affecting millions of farmers.
Animals may have evolved 200 million years earlier than we thought
New research suggests animals may have evolved 200 million years earlier than previously estimated, potentially originating between 800 and 700 million years ago rather than appearing abruptly before the Cambrian Period.
Lampard Inquiry considers early findings on Essex deaths
A public inquiry into over 2,000 deaths under Essex mental health services is examining inpatient safety and monitoring technology, with interim recommendations possible before the final 2028 report.
Nobel Prize for Medicine for showing inner workings of the brain
Three neuroscientists received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for developing optogenetics, a technique using light to control brain circuits and advance understanding of neurological disorders.
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Presley Gerber, Cindy Crawford’s son, dies aged 27
Presley Gerber, son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and model in his own right, has died at age 27 at a rehab facility.
Monday briefing: Inside Trump’s deportation machine – ‘Your fate is out of your control’
Since 2025, the Trump administration has deported approximately 5,000 people to third countries where they lack family connections or history, according to a Guardian investigation into the practice’s human toll.
Ethiopia conflict: Seven armed groups form alliance against Abiy Ahmed
Seven armed groups opposing Ethiopia’s government have formed an alliance called Alliance for Survival, bringing together militias from multiple regions including Amhara, Oromia, and Tigray.
Babies ‘will face almost twice as much’ extreme fire weather in Europe than great-grandparents
European babies born in 2025 will face nearly twice as much extreme fire weather over their lifetimes compared to those born in 1950, according to a new climate study analyzing future fire risks.
South Africa police arrest three after woman’s body found
South African police arrested three suspects in connection with a woman’s murder east of Johannesburg, part of nine recent killings in the region that have highlighted violence against women.
With HSAs, employers are turning to the 401(k) playbook
Employers are increasingly using automatic enrollment strategies similar to 401(k) plans to boost health savings account participation, with nearly 46% auto-enrolling workers into HSAs in 2025.
The student loan scam looking to dupe already anxious students
Students in England and Wales are being targeted by scammers impersonating the Student Loans Company to steal loan payments through fake websites and phishing messages.
Tesco alerts police as supermarket becomes latest victim of scam ‘endorsement’ ads
Tesco has alerted police after becoming the latest major brand to have its image used without permission in fake casino advertisements on Meta platforms, joining Barclays bank and sports figures like Lewis Hamilton.
Taxing high earners to help fund Social Security gains bipartisan attention — what it could mean for benefits
Lawmakers from both parties are considering raising payroll taxes on high earners to address Social Security’s projected funding shortfall, with some Republicans now joining Democrats in supporting the proposal.
Nvidia adds more than $400 billion in value after blowout earnings boost AI confidence
Nvidia’s stock surged nearly 9% after reporting strong revenue guidance, adding about $440 billion to the chipmaker’s market value and bolstering investor confidence in sustained artificial intelligence demand.
CrowdStrike posts best day ever, Okta’s stock pops nearly 29% as rising AI threat lifts earnings
CrowdStrike and Okta shares surged on strong earnings driven by increased customer spending on cybersecurity tools amid rising artificial intelligence threats and adoption concerns.
Gap shares jump 12% after company names new Old Navy CEO to revive struggling brand
Gap announced a new CEO for its struggling Old Navy division, effective in November, prompting the retailer’s shares to jump 12% in extended trading Thursday.