Thousands of rainbow lorikeets and hundreds of flying foxes have been hospitalised in Queensland in the past year with a mysterious paralysis that can affect the animals’ ability to fly, swallow and even breathe. Lorikeet paralysis syndrome has struck birds in Queensland and New South Wales since at least 2012, and a similar syndrome was…
US companies ship more than 1m tons of hazardous waste to other countries each year, raising questions over possible impacts on health and the environment, an investigation by the Guardian and Quinto Elemento Lab has found. Exports of toxic waste, most of which is shipped to Mexico and Canada, have climbed 17% since 2018, US…
Here’s a summary of what we know about the historic California fires as of now: There are still 2 active fire incidents: The Palisades fire has burned 23,713 acres, and is 14% contained. The Eaton fire has burned 14,117 acres, and is 33% contained.The Hurst fire has burned 799 acres and is 95% contained. Officials…
Sheng Thao, the former mayor of Oakland, and three others have been indicted for a slate of federal charges including conspiracy and bribery. The indictment, which was unsealed and announced in California on Friday, is the culmination of an investigation led by the FBI, the US Postal Inspection Service, and the US Internal Revenue Service….
Huge celebration held at Dodger Stadium for World Series victory Fans filled Dodger Stadium to party with the team following their World Series victory over the New York Yankees. SportsPulse CHICAGO — That moaning and groaning you heard from coast to coast Friday night was from every baseball franchise and fanbase outside Los Angeles, hearing…
Dodgers fans reflect on legacy of Fernando Valenzuela The Los Angeles Dodgers and their fans gathered to celebrate their 8th World Series title, but took time to reflect on the impact of Fernando Valenzuela. We’re almost done with this. Since Mark McGwire debuted on the Baseball Hall of Fame ballot in 2007, voters have had…
U.S. securities regulators sued Elon Musk in federal court in Washington on Tuesday in an enforcement action arising from his $44 billion purchase of Twitter, now called X. The lawsuit against Mr. Musk, who has become a close adviser to President-elect Donald J. Trump, is likely to be one of the more contentious final acts…
Netanyahu’s office denies Hamas has agreed to outline of ceasefire deal despite reports An Israeli official has said that Hamas has agreed an outline deal for a limited release of hostages and a ceasefire and partial withdrawal of Israeli troops from Gaza, however the office of prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu almost immediately issued a denial…