Four days of downpour,
Java's orangutans lost—
Seven percent gone.
Java's orangutans lost—
Seven percent gone.
Climate change-induced weather events are pushing orangutan populations to extinction, says a study.
Author: Sensei
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Why You Might Already Own SpaceX Shares, Siri’s AI Makeover, and Knicks Owner’s Surveillance Machine
SpaceX IPO near,
Hidden shares in wallets,
Knicks surveil the court.Today on Uncanny Valley, we take an early look at the SpaceX IPO and why you might find yourself among the investors without even realizing it.
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Why the economics make this the craziest World Cup ever
Ticket prices soar,
Trade wars shake the stadiums—
2026 dreams.From trade wars to soaring ticket prices, the 2026 World Cup is unlike any before it. Faisal Islam explores what this tournament reveals about our changing global economy.
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London council seizes social housing flat rented by Sierra Leone first lady
London council claims
Flat once held by Sierra Leone's
First lady, now lost.Fatima Jabbe-Bio kept tenancy in Southwark despite living for much of year at presidential lodge in FreetownA social housing flat rented by Sierra Leone’s first lady has been seized by a London council.Southwark council confirmed it had repossessed the two-bedroom home in Walworth previously occupied…
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Deadly Sudan drone strike targets funeral procession
Drones rain from the sky,
Funeral mourners struck down,
RSF's harsh grip tightens.Rights groups accuse the RSF paramilitary group of killing civilians in el-Obeid, a city on the civil war's front line.
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SpaceX Finalizes IPO Price at $135 a Share in World’s Largest Public Offering
SpaceX sets the price,
One hundred thirty-five bucks,
Shares to soar this week.Elon Musk’s rocket company said it would sell more than 555 million shares at $135 each in its blockbuster initial public offering, which is set to begin trading on Friday.
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Popular GLP-1 weight-loss drugs linked to lower risks of addiction and overdose
Veterans study finds,
GLP-1 drugs curb addiction—
Fewer overdoses.A massive study of more than 600,000 U.S. veterans suggests that popular GLP-1 drugs such as semaglutide may do far more than help with diabetes and weight loss—they could also fight addiction itself. Researchers found that people taking these medications were less likely to develop…
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Biden’s Mexico ambassador was so frustrated, he almost ran for president himself
Frustration in waves,
Salazar's voice calls for change—
Avoid 2028.Ken Salazar detailed his qualms with the Biden administration’s border plan — and how he wants to stop 2028 Democrats from repeating those mistakes.
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El Niño under way and threatens weather extremes, scientists say
El Niño declared,
US scientists warn of storms—
Heat spikes in our skies.An El Niño event has officially started, say US scientists, raising fears of extreme weather and higher temperatures.
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Americans Are Trading Billions of Dollars on Polymarket’s Banned Offshore Platform
Americans trade high,
Billions flow on Polymarket,
Banned but thriving still.It’s the first estimate of how many Americans are sneaking onto Polymarket’s banned crypto-based platform.