In 2021, Alabama students began placing discarded Christmas trees along dunes to trap sand
Times of India

In 2021, Alabama students began placing discarded Christmas trees along dunes to trap sand

Alabama's fragile sand dunes are being restored with discarded holiday trees, as students and volunteers team up to plant native vegetation along the coast. This innovative project marries sand trapping techniques with the introduction of native plants to stabilize the dunes. This effort not only protects essential infrastructure but also fosters crucial habitats for local wildlife, showcasing an ...

Emergency declared in Nevada as wildfire forces evacuation of 14,000 people

Emergency declared in Nevada as wildfire forces evacuation of 14,000 people

France 24

Firefighters in Nevada are struggling to contain a fast-growing wildfire which has already forced the evacuation of nearly 14,000 people. A state of emergency has been called, meaning federal responders are working alongside local firefighters to try and keep it from residential areas. Details by Camille Knight.

US warns Canada not to think it can win ‘devastating’ trade war

US warns Canada not to think it can win ‘devastating’ trade war

SCMP

The Trump administration on Sunday warned that Canada would be “foolish” to think it could win a trade war with the United States, predicting a “devastating” impact on its northern neighbour. Negotiations between Washington and Ottawa broke down late Friday, putting into force new 50 per cent US tariffs impacting about US$20 billion worth of Canadian goods, or 5.5 per cent of Canadian exports to t...

Detroit couple has turned abandoned 1925 bank into $1.3 million home

Detroit couple has turned abandoned 1925 bank into $1.3 million home

Times of India

A Detroit couple turned a vacant 1925 bank into a two-bedroom home after buying the abandoned building for $66,000 in 2013. They moved in while construction was still underway and restored much of it themselves, preserving features such as the old vaults, marble windowsills and copper entrance. The unusual home is now listed for $1.3 million.

Spying device detectors may give domestic abuse victims false sense of security, study finds

Spying device detectors may give domestic abuse victims false sense of security, study finds

The Guardian

Many tools fail to help victims find hidden cameras, microphones and trackers, leaving them at risk of ongoing surveillanceCommercial detectors intended to help domestic abuse victims find hidden spying devices may actually give them a false sense of security, a study has found.The consumer detection tools claim to identify hidden cameras, microphones or trackers through methods such as signal-str...

Australia’s marine parks protect ‘places no one goes’ rather than fragile waters near the mainland, scientists say

Australia’s marine parks protect ‘places no one goes’ rather than fragile waters near the mainland, scientists say

The Guardian

Hundreds of experts write to environment minister calling for stronger protections for ‘unique and distinct’ marine ecosystemsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Australian government has been accused of leaving waters near the mainland largely unprotected by establishing the bulk of highly protected marine parks in r...

The new Halloween video game has been banned in Australia – and not because of the violence

The new Halloween video game has been banned in Australia – and not because of the violence

The Guardian

Academics – and a former director of Australia’s Classification Board – say Halloween: The Game’s ban due to ‘incentivised drug use’ highlights an incoherent set of standardsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastHalloween’s Michael Myers is one of film’s most feared boogeymen, responsible for some of the most brutal on-scre...

Australia’s marine parks protect ‘places no one goes’ rather than fragile coastal zones, scientists say

Australia’s marine parks protect ‘places no one goes’ rather than fragile coastal zones, scientists say

The Guardian

Hundreds of experts write to environment minister calling for stronger protections for ‘unique and distinct’ marine ecosystemsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Australian government has been accused of leaving coastal waters largely unprotected by establishing the bulk of highly protected marine parks in remote areas.More than 270 leading marine scientists from 84 rese...

Illicit deeds have just gotten a new Halloween video game banned in Australia – and it’s not because of the violence

Illicit deeds have just gotten a new Halloween video game banned in Australia – and it’s not because of the violence

The Guardian

Academics – and a former director of Australia’s Classification Board – say Halloween: The Game’s ban due to ‘incentivised drug use’ highlights an incoherent set of standardsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastHalloween’s Michael Myers is one of film’s most feared boogeymen, responsible for some of the most brutal on-screen deaths in horror cinema. US video game developer Il...