Study: Quarter of Global Freshwater Species Face Extinction Risk
A comprehensive assessment of 23,496 freshwater species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has revealed that 24% of freshwater fauna, including fish, dragonflies, and crustaceans, are at high risk of extinction.
Politics
Biden Says He Could Have Defeated Trump in 2024 Election
US Pres. Joe Biden said Wednesday that he would have defeated Donald Trump in the November election if he'd carried on as the Democratic candidate. However, the 82-year-old also said that, given his age, he wasn't sure how he would have fared in a prospective second term.
Science & technology
WEF: Global Workforce to Increase Despite Risks of AI-Driven Job Cuts
According to the latest World Economic Forum's Future of Jobs Report, the global labor market is expected to expand by 78M positions, or a net growth of 7% of total employment, in the next five years.
Environment & Energy
Study: Quarter of Global Freshwater Species Face Extinction Risk
A comprehensive assessment of 23,496 freshwater species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has revealed that 24% of freshwater fauna, including fish, dragonflies, and crustaceans, are at high risk of extinction.
Health
Study: 'Toxic Male Technique' Could Curb Mosquito Population, Disease Spread
Researchers at Macquarie University have developed a new mosquito control method called the Toxic Male Technique (TMT), which involves genetically engineering male mosquitoes to produce venomous proteins in their semen.
Money
Biden Seeks $8B Arms Sale to Israel
The US Dept. of State reportedly told Congress over the weekend that it planned to send $8B worth of weapons to Israel. The sale includes medium-range air-to-air missiles, 155 mm projectile artillery shells, Hellfire AGM-114 missiles, 500-pound bombs, and more.
Crime & justice
UK: Conservative MP Calls for Retrial in Case of Convicted Baby Killer Lucy Letby
Conservative MP Sir David Davis has called for a retrial in the case of former nurse Lucy Letby, alleging there was a "clear miscarriage of justice" during a parliamentary debate on Wednesday.
Culture
Notre-Dame Cathedral Reopens in Paris
Notre-Dame Cathedral, the 12th-century Gothic church in the heart of Paris, reopened over the weekend for the first time since a massive fire destroyed its roof and spire in 2019.
Sports
Saudi Arabia Wins 2034 World Cup Bid
FIFA officially confirmed Saudi Arabia as the host nation for the 2034 World Cup through an online congress vote, marking the first time the country will host soccer's premier tournament.