A tiny spider thought extinct in the UK has been rediscovered on the Isle of Wight, thrilling conservationists. The Aulonia albimana, now dubbed the white-knuckled wolf spider for the pale joints on its palps, was found at the National Trust’s Newtown national nature reserve — a remote site accessible only by boat. Entomologists Mark Telfer and Graeme Lyons made the discovery just minutes before their boat was due to leave. The spider was last seen in Britain in 1985. Wolf spiders are known for chasing down prey, but this species’ hunting behaviour remains a mystery. The rediscovery followed years of…
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Los Angeles FC star Son Heung-min now ranks just behind Lionel Messi among MLS’s top earners, with an annual salary of $10.4 million and total compensation of $11.2 million. Son joined LAFC in August after more than a decade at Tottenham Hotspur and quickly made an impact, scoring nine goals in 10 league matches. Messi remains the league’s highest-paid player, earning $12 million in salary and $20.4 million total with Inter Miami, where his deal runs through 2025 but is expected to extend to 2028. Other top MLS newcomers include Hirving “Chucky” Lozano (San Diego, $7.6m total), Jonathan Bamba (Chicago,…
A growing coalition of more than 300 stakeholders is supporting a “clean” continuing resolution to restore federal funding and prevent a government shutdown. The proposal calls for a short-term funding bill without additional policy riders or partisan conditions. Supporters of the measure include advocacy groups, local leaders, and organizations representing workers and small businesses. They argue that stable government funding is essential to protect essential services and maintain public confidence. A clean continuing resolution, often called a CR, allows the government to keep operating while Congress negotiates a long-term budget. By removing policy riders and unrelated amendments, the measure focuses…
New national climate plans from over 60 countries would cut global emissions by only 10% by 2035, just one-sixth of what’s needed to limit warming to 1.5C, the UN said Tuesday. UN climate chief Simon Stiell warned that progress is too slow: “We have a serious need for more speed.” Major emitters including China and the EU have yet to submit updated plans, while the US pledge under Joe Biden may lapse if Donald Trump withdraws from the Paris deal again. The findings come ahead of Cop30 in Brazil next month, where leaders will seek ways to close the gap…
Juventus have dismissed head coach Igor Tudor following an eight-match winless run in all competitions, the club confirmed on Monday. “Juventus FC announces that it has today relieved Igor Tudor of his duties as coach of the men’s first team, along with his staff,” read a club statement, issued a day after their 1-0 defeat to Lazio. Massimo Brambilla, the reserve team coach, will take temporary charge. Tudor, who replaced Thiago Motta in March, became Juventus’s first foreign manager since Didier Deschamps in 2006–07. A former Juve defender, he won two Serie A titles as a player and helped the…
U.S. stock markets reached new record highs this week, fueled by positive economic indicators and growing investor optimism. Both the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average posted significant gains, reflecting confidence in the strength of the economy. Analysts noted that strong employment data, rising consumer spending, and steady corporate earnings contributed to the surge. Investors interpreted the signals as a sign that the economy remains resilient despite global uncertainties. The S&P 500 climbed to a historic level, driven by gains in technology, healthcare, and financial sectors. The Dow Jones Industrial Average also rose, supported by blue-chip stocks and…
The US and China have reached a final deal on the sale of TikTok’s US operations, treasury secretary Scott Bessent announced Sunday. Speaking on CBS’s Face the Nation, Bessent said all details were settled during talks in Madrid, with Donald Trump and Xi Jinping expected to formally approve the agreement when they meet in South Korea this week. The $14 billion deal will give US and international investors about 65% ownership, while ByteDance and other Chinese shareholders will retain less than 20%. Oversight of TikTok’s algorithm will pass to the new US-led board. Bessent said the sale is part of…
The Co-op has instructed staff to increase the visibility and promotion of vapes in its stores in an effort to recover from a devastating cyber-attack that severely dented sales. An internal document titled “Powering Up: Focus Sprint: Cigs, Tobacco and Vape” — seen by The Guardian — reveals that the retailer is introducing new vape displays, in-store advertisements, and a wider range of vaping products and nicotine pouches to offset an estimated £1m in lost sales per week. According to the document, cigarette, tobacco, and vape sales “haven’t recovered compared to pre-cyber,” with 100,000 fewer weekly transactions. The report blames…
Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced plans to withdraw a controversial advertisement that had sparked tension with the United States. The decision is aimed at reopening trade discussions between Canada and the U.S. The ad had drawn criticism from U.S. officials, including President Donald Trump, who said it could affect ongoing trade negotiations. By removing the ad, Ford hopes to create a more cooperative environment for talks. “Resuming constructive dialogue with our neighbors is critical,” Ford said. “Withdrawing this ad is a step toward ensuring both countries can continue important trade discussions.” The advertisement, which had aired across several media channels…
Leading scientists are calling for cigarette-style cancer warnings on packets of bacon and ham sold in the UK, citing growing evidence that nitrites used in processed meats increase the risk of bowel cancer. The appeal marks 10 years since the World Health Organization (WHO) classified processed meats as carcinogenic to humans in the same category as tobacco and asbestos. Despite this, experts say successive governments have done “virtually nothing” to curb the use of nitrites, which give processed meats their pink colour and long shelf life. Researchers from the Coalition Against Nitrites, including four scientists involved in the original WHO…