Representatives from Eston Ward in North Yorkshire, England, have raised concerns about a growing rat infestation in their neighborhood. The rats, some of which are as large as small cats, have been spotted in alleyways, around bins, on overgrown land, and even inside homes. Local councillors David Taylor and Stephen Martin shared images of the … Read more
Russia has launched a drone attack on a key gas compressor station at the Orlivka facility in Ukraine, part of a new gas corridor aimed at addressing the country’s energy deficit ahead of the 2025-2026 winter season. The attack damaged infrastructure essential for the flow of gas along this corridor, according to Ukraine’s Ministry of … Read more
Disney is set to replace its Star brand with Hulu as a global general entertainment tile on the international Disney+ service, marking the first major expansion for Hulu. The move comes after Disney’s acquisition of Comcast’s stake in Hulu last month and follows Disney’s latest earnings quarter results. According to executive commentary, work is underway … Read more
Google has announced that its coding agent, Jules, is now available to everyone after graduating from public beta. The AI-powered tool uses Gemini 2.5 and can run multiple tasks in parallel, approaching coding like a team of engineers rather than a single assistant. Key updates include a refreshed user-friendly interface, multimodal support for testing web … Read more
Disney is set to introduce a new “unified” streaming app combining its flagship service Disney+ with existing Hulu streaming capabilities by 2026. The company will own 100% of Hulu, which it has acquired after negotiating a deal with Comcast in June 2025. Customers will still be able to purchase individual subscriptions for both Disney+ and … Read more
A new clinical trial published in JAMA found that structured lifestyle changes can improve cognitive capabilities in older, at-risk adults. The US POINTER study involved 2,100 participants aged 60-79 who were sedentary and at risk for dementia due to health issues such as prediabetes and high blood pressure. Half of the participants received a structured … Read more
A team of designers has won a prestigious competition to create a spaceship capable of sending humans on a 250-year journey into the unknown. The vessel, which can carry up to 1,000 people, is designed to be self-sustaining and will embark on a one-way trip. The winning design, revealed by the European Space Agency (ESA), … Read more
Boston Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony has finalized a four-year, $130 million contract extension, pending a physical. This deal marks the third time in two seasons that the team has agreed to an extension with one of its young stars, leaving fans wondering about Marcelo Mayer’s future. Marcelo Mayer, 22, has showcased supreme talent at … Read more
Living in areas affected by hurricanes and flooding has become a growing concern worldwide. A recent study published in Frontiers in Public Health has found that older adults who stayed in flooded zones after Hurricane Sandy’s landfall in 2012 had a significantly higher risk of death from all causes, averaging 9% over five years. Researchers … Read more
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck near Mount Spurr in Alaska, sparking concerns about the volcano’s potential eruption. The US Geological Survey detected the quake at a depth of 52 miles north of Skwentna, with reports of shaking felt as far away as Anchorage, over 100 miles from the epicenter. Mount Spurr is currently under an … Read more