Haitians living in the US A federal judge has cleared the way for the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for around 350,000 Haitians living in the US, removing their protection from deportation and work authorization after a months-long legal battle.According to CNN, US District Judge Ana Reyes on Wednesday formally lifted an…
Australia’s catastrophic rabbit invasion sparked by a few dozen British bunnies Six kilometres south of Norfolk Island lies a striking volcanic island with red cliffs, where one of the Pacific’s most impressive environmental recoveries is taking place.Phillip Island, part of Norfolk Island National Park, was left almost completely bare after 150 years of grazing by…
Neighbourhoods in Chicago that lost more tree canopy also recorded higher mortality rates. (Representational photo) Tree canopy loss in cities may be linked to higher death rates, according to a new study. Researchers have found that Chicago neighbourhoods that lost more tree cover over 11 years also recorded higher mortality, especially in areas with hotter…
For millions of people in Indonesia, the Citarum River is both a lifeline and an environmental disaster. Stretching for nearly 300 kilometres across West Java, the river supplies water to around 30 million people, irrigates vast agricultural land and supports major industries. Yet in many places, the water is barely visible beneath sprawling blankets of…
OnlyFans users scrolling for their usual content stumbled upon something unexpected this summer: videos of yellow-bellied marmots popping out of Colorado burrows. There were no thirst traps or filters, just some rodents doing what rodents do. The content was entirely ‘family-friendly’, contrary to what the platform is known for.Some thought it was one of the…
Pakistan imposes strict restrictions on media (ANI photo) Pakistan’s widening crackdown in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) has drawn international attention, with members of the Kashmiri diaspora, rights groups and global watchdogs raising concerns over restrictions on journalists and media freedom.The measures, introduced by the Shehbaz Sharif government during the so-called assembly elections in the illegally-occupied Valley,…
Pic credit: Screengrab from AFP YouTube video Dunedin City Councillor Jo Galer washed her dirty laundry in public, literally. Well, she didn’t exactly wash it, but she hung the entire load out during a televised council meeting.It happened on Monday when Galer dialled into a local government reform discussion from Glasgow via Zoom. One look…
For 16-year-old Orion Greene of San Rafael, Calif., his father’s death became the impetus for a remarkable mission Some legacies are counted in wealth or in achievement. Others are motivated by compassion, resilience and a determination to ensure no other family ever experiences the same heartbreak. For 16-year-old Orion Greene of San Rafael, Calif., his…
Candace Owens is facing renewed criticism after a viral X post accused her of dragging innocent people into her coverage of the Charlie Kirk investigation and promoting conspiracy theories. The criticism came as Owens addressed claims involving Frank Turek, saying viewers could judge his remarks for themselves, while previewing updates about Officer Bagley and Alan…
Quote of the day by Carl Weathers (AP photo) People often get told to pick one path and pour everything into it, whether in sport, education or career. Carl Weathers, later known worldwide for playing Apollo Creed in the Rocky films, described a life that never really worked that way. “I majored in theater at…