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News spotlight: A quarter of freshwater species face extinction, study finds
A new study is ringing alarm bells for freshwater species, finding nearly a quarter are at risk of extinction. The study, from researchers at the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN), named dams, farms, invasive species and pollution as responsible for the decline, Julia Jacobo reported for ABC News. The findings are “alarming,”…
Logging in forest earmarked for koala national park increasing under NSW Labor, analysis finds
Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email “We were promised a world-class national park. That’s been reiterated many times since. We just want that to be done and the degradation to stop.” Conservationists have become frustrated by the time it is taking the Minns government to fulfil its election promise, finalise an assessment of…
USDA report finds Boar’s Head listeria outbreak was due to poor sanitation practices
Clare Marie Schneider A U.S. Department of Agriculture report has found that “inadequate sanitation practices” at a Boar’s Head facility in Virginia contributed to a listeria outbreak that left 10 people dead and dozens hospitalized around the country last year. The report, released Friday by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service…
Black boxes on crashed South Korean plane cut out before impact, inquiry finds
Recording of flight data ceased four minutes before Jeju Air crash that killed 179 people, says transport ministry Flight data and cockpit voice recorders on the Jeju Air plane that crashed in South Korea in December, killing 179 people, stopped recording about four minutes before the airliner hit a concrete structure at Muan airport, the…
‘Hotel of mum and dad’ in UK at its fullest in two decades, study finds
Almost a fifth of adults aged 24-34 are living with parents, particularly in areas of high-cost housing The “hotel of mum and dad” is the busiest it has been for two decades as an increasing number of young adults in the UK choose – or are forced by low wages and rising rents – to…
Gaza death toll 40% higher than official number, Lancet study finds
Analysis estimates death toll by end of June was 64,260, with 59% being women, children and people over 65 Research published in the Lancet medical journal estimates that the death toll in Gaza during the first nine months of the Israel-Hamas war was about 40% higher than numbers recorded by the Palestinian territory’s health ministry.…
Wales trails behind most European countries in arts and sports funding, report finds
Cross-party Senedd report finds Wales is third from bottom in spending on culture and sports, with Iceland biggest spender It is known as the land of song and as one of the world’s most passionate sporting nations. But a report has concluded that despite its proud heritage, Wales is languishing behind almost all other European…
Glass of milk a day cuts bowel cancer risk, study finds
A large UK study has found further evidence that people with more calcium in their diet – equivalent to a glass of milk a day – can help reduce their risk of bowel cancer. The researchers analysed the diets of more than half a million women over 16 years and found dark leafy greens, bread…
Luxury Hair Care Finds Under $50
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Lisa Kudrow Finds Hidden Note From Matthew Perry in Gift He Gave Her
Friends alum Lisa Kudrow discovered a note from late costar Matthew Perry inside the “Cookie Time” jar that he had gifted her following the show’s end. Lisa Kudrow knows that the late Matthew Perry will be there for her even though he’s gone. The Friends alum recently revealed that her costar—who died in October 2023…
Strasbourg court finds Greece guilty of ‘systematic’ pushback of asylum seekers
In ‘potentially trailblazing’ decision, European court of human rights finds country engaging in illicit deportations The European court of human rights has found Greece guilty of conducting “systematic” pushbacks of would-be asylum seekers, ordering it to compensate a woman forcibly expelled back to Turkey despite her attempts to seek protection in the country. In a…
More breast cancer cases found when AI used in screenings, study finds
First real-world test finds approach has higher detection rate without having a higher rate of false positives The use of artificial intelligence in breast cancer screening increases the chance of the disease being detected, researchers have found, in what they say is the first real-world test of the approach. Numerous studies have suggested AI could…
‘Forever Chemicals’ Reach Tap Water via Treated Sewage, Study Finds
Wastewater, even after treatment to make it drinkable, contains high levels of PFAS, according to researchers. By Hiroko Tabuchi As the world grapples with climate change, population growth and dwindling supplies of fresh water, more people are set to rely on treated wastewater to sustain their daily lives. But wastewater, even after treatment, contains high…
Permanent contraception surged after Roe v Wade overturned, study finds
Young adults living in states likely to ban abortion obtained tubal sterilizations and vasectomies in months after ruling In the months after the US supreme court overturned Roe v Wade, permanent contraception in the form of tubal sterilizations and vasectomies surged among young adults living in states likely to ban abortion, new research released on…
Bus services cut disproportionately in deprived areas of England, study finds
Most deprived areas suffer ten-fold bigger reduction, which in turn exacerbates deprivation People living in deprived areas of England have suffered disproportionately larger cuts to bus services, according research by a leading thinktank. The analysis by IPPR North found that cuts to services in England had been felt the most in “left-behind neighbourhoods”. People living…
‘A very, very small number’ of teens receive gender-affirming care, study finds
Selena Simmons-Duffin How many transgender teens in the U.S. are receiving medical care related to gender transitions? According to a peer-reviewed research letter published Monday in JAMA Pediatrics, the answer is very, very few. It’s a key data point as Republican lawmakers in Congress and around the country continue to focus on transgender youth in…
UK cut health aid to vulnerable nations while hiring their nurses, research finds
Royal College of Nursing says Labour has a duty to fix health ‘double whammy’ by raising aid and funding for UK nursing The UK cut health aid to some of the world’s vulnerable countries at the same time as recruiting thousands of their nurses, in a “double whammy” for fragile health systems, new analysis has…
Getting your steps in can reduce depression, research finds
By Ronnie Cohen Feeling down? Taking a walk could help, new research shows. The more steps we take, the less likely we are to feel depressed, according to a JAMA Network Open paper published in December. Researchers analyzed 33 studies examining the movements of nearly 100,000 adults using smartphones, pedometers and other fitness trackers. Those…
FBI finds bomb-making material at home of New Orleans attack suspect
Investigators recover equipment from house rented by attacker who killed 14 and injured dozens on New Year’s Day Authorities have confirmed finding bomb-making materials at the New Orleans home that US military veteran Shamsud-Din Jabbar rented before ramming a pickup truck into a crowd of New Year’s revelers, according to an FBI statement containing the…
More than 2,200 people died in Mediterranean in 2024, UN finds
Figure includes hundreds of children, who make up one in five migrants trying to reach Europe fleeing war and poverty More than 2,200 people either died or went missing in the Mediterranean while trying to reach Europe in search of refuge in 2024. The figure, cited in a statement from Regina De Dominicis, the regional…
Tory Burch Semi-Annual Sale: Score Chic Finds as Low as $45
Tory Burch has rare deals on belt bags, handbags, sandals, and crossbody bags under $100, but they’re ending soon. Don’t miss these must-have essentials at unbeatable prices before they’re gone. Our writers and editors independently determine what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, E! may earn a commission. Learn more. Looking to…
Grenfell firefighters exposed to toxic smoke developed health disorders, study finds
Exclusive: Data from 524 firefighters who risked their lives showed 136 reported life-changing conditions More than a quarter of firefighters exposed to toxic smoke during the Grenfell Tower fire have had long-term health disorders, a study shows. Prof Anna Stec, a world-leading expert in toxicity who co-authored the report, found that most of the firefighters…
Abercrombie & Fitch’s Winter Sale: 40% off, Plus 20% with $9 Finds
Upgrade your wardrobe for the new year with these top-rated and bestseller styles — that are also on sale. Our writers and editors independently determine what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, E! may earn a commission. Learn more. Whenever a new year starts, I reassess my closet — what works, what…
BoM data finds 2024 was Australia’s second-hottest year on record
Rise in greenhouse gases responsible for average temperatures rising to 1.46C above average, with one climate scientist saying this is ‘the norm now’ The average temperature across the country in 2024 was 1.46C above the long-term average, calculated from 1961 to 1990, and was second behind the 1.51C record set in 2019. Sign up for…
Scandinavians came to Britain long before Vikings and Anglo-Saxons, finds study
Genetic analysis of Roman soldier or gladiator buried in York reveals 25% of his ancestry came from Scandinavia People with Scandinavian ancestry were in Britain long before the Anglo-Saxons or the Vikings turned up, researchers have found after studying the genetics of an ancient Roman buried in York. The arrival of the Anglo-Saxons brought an…
I Made 224 Amazon Orders This Year: Underrated Finds You Need To Try
As an E! Shopping Editor, I make tons of Amazon orders. While everyone talks about the viral products, these underrated game-changers I tried this year are the hidden gems that deserve more attention. Our writers and editors independently determine what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, E! may earn a commission.…
U.S. homelessness jumps to another record high, amid affordable housing shortage
Jennifer Ludden More than 770,000 people were living in shelters or outside in January, according to an annual federal report on homelessness by the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The number is up 18% from last year’s count — which had also jumped from the year before — and is the largest number since…
Schools, hospitals and prisons among England’s crumbling public buildings
Guardian analysis finds 1.6 million pupils in schools in need of repair, while some NHS sites endanger patients and staff Back in September, before his government’s first budget, the prime minister, Keir Starmer, addressed the Trades Union Congress. “So much of our crumbling public realm – universities, councils, the care system – [are] all even…