Trump’s tariff threats give Washington whiplash
President Trump on Monday paused the threat of 25-percent tariffs against Canada and Mexico, two of the nation’s biggest trading partners, and claimed an early victory in his mission to crack down on drug and human smuggling along the northern and southern borders. Trump and his allies claimed victory after Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum agreed to send 10,000…
Bonobos recognize when humans are ignorant, try to help
Study provides evidence that our relatives have a “theory of mind…
“Zero warnings”: Longtime YouTuber rails against unexplained channel removal
Developer calls for human review to end YouTube’s automated channel removals…
Rwandan-backed M23 rebels declare ceasefire in DRC
The M23 armed group said it will pause its advance across DR Congo for humanitarian reasons…
Nicolas Cage warns his fellow actors to protect themselves from AI
“I am a big believer in not letting robots dream for us. Robots cannot reflect the human condition for us,” Cage said in his Saturn Awards acceptance speech…
ETA, FEI strengthen coordination to resolve tax issues efficiently
Rasha Abdel Aal, Head of the Egyptian Tax Authority (ETA), emphasized the ongoing collaboration with the Federation of Egyptian Industries (FEI) to address tax-related challenges faced by its members. This partnership aims to strike a balance between upholding state revenue rights and providing necessary support to taxpayers…
Study suggests algal blooms disorient whales, putting them in danger
When certain algae flourish in the sea, they produce neurotoxins that can sicken both humans and marine animals. Acute exposure to these toxins is known to kill whales and other marine mammals outright, but many carry the toxins chronically without displaying obvious symptoms. The authors of a new study suggest these chronic exposures may nonetheless…
Military-backed conservation ‘without firing a single shot’: Interview with Nepal’s Babu Krishna Karki
KATHMANDU — In the 1970s, Nepal’s government faced major challenges conserving the fertile flood plains of the country’s south. The region is the natural habitat of the iconic greater one-horned rhino (Rhinoceros unicornis) and Bengal tiger (Panthera tigris), and their populations were declining rapidly due to poaching and conflict with humans…
Indian town trials virtual solar fences to reduce conflict with elephants
A small town in southern India has rolled out an innovative solar-powered “invisible” fencing system designed to alert residents of approaching wildlife. The system makes some residents feel safer, but several challenges remain before it can effectively prevent human-elephant conflict, reports contributor Gowthami Subramaniam in a video produced by Mongabay India…