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Politics ·

Adam Hamilton defeats Roger Marshall, becomes Kansas' first Democratic senator in 100 years.

Environment

Conservationists warn habitat loss threatens elephants in Sri Lanka's Uda Walawe Park

Habitat loss from agriculture, urban development, and climate change is significantly reducing Sri Lanka's elephant population in Uda Walawe National Park, threatening the ecosystem's balance. Conservationists...

Ars Technica · 14 hours ago · 1 min read

Environment

Super El Niño expected to peak in December 2026, raising global temperatures

The current "super El Niño" is expected to peak in December 2026, potentially raising global temperatures by up to 1.5 degrees Celsius and worsening climate-related challenges. Its impacts will vary globally...

Carbon Brief · 8 days ago · 2 min read

Entertainment

Ryan Phillips thrives in South Korea with successful smoked-meat farm

Ryan Phillips, a former Texas ranch hand, has spent two decades in South Korea running a successful smoked-meat farm, Lone Star Smokehouse, which employs five locals and ships over 2,000 kilograms of product...

Business Insider Mkt · 8 days ago · 2 min read

Business

Soybeans dominate U.S. diet, accounting for 50% of oilseed production

Soybeans have become a fundamental part of the American diet, making up over 50% of U.S. oilseed production and valued at approximately $34 billion in 2022. Their versatility and nutritional benefits align...

Scientific American · 9 days ago · 2 min read

Politics

Adam Hamilton defeats Roger Marshall, becomes Kansas' first Democratic senator in 100 years.

Democrat Adam Hamilton has become the first Democratic senator from Kansas in nearly a century, defeating incumbent Republican Roger Marshall. His win is crucial for the national balance of power in the U.S....

Al Jazeera · 10 days ago · 1 min read

Health

Flesh-eating screwworms infect 74 pets in Texas, USDA launches control measures

Flesh-eating screwworms have spread to a third state in the U.S., with 74 cases reported among pets and livestock, raising urgent health concerns. The USDA is implementing measures to control the outbreak...

Ars Technica · 14 days ago · 1 min read