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Trump’s border wall construction threatens rock art as old as the pyramids: ‘The ancestors are still here’

The president’s border wall plan could damage or destroy ‘the oldest-known books in North America’

The Guardian - US

American bison had been hunted to extinction in Mexico; 160 years later the country introduced 47 bison in 2025 and the ecosystem is slowly restoring itself

After an absence of 160 years, American bison have made a remarkable comeback to Coahuila, Mexico. These majestic animals have become vital ecosystem engineers, actively rejuvenating worn-out landscapes. Their presence enhances soil quality and promotes water absorption in the dry terrain. Additionally, this return facilitates the resurgence of native predators…

The Times of India

Data centres and democratic decline could lead to more water conflict in the future

Transboundary waters — rivers, lakes and aquifers residing in more than one country — are facing challenges due to climate change, with conflicts over these waters increasing.

The Conversation

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How to photograph the spectacular 96% 'blood moon' lunar eclipse tonight, August 27-28

Two weeks after a total solar eclipse comes something else that deserves the attention of astrophotographers in North America, the UK, and Europe

Digital Camera World

How the Gila Monster's Saliva Became a Diabetes Drug Now Used by Millions Worldwide

The lizard that never eats, yet never crashesThe Gila Monster can go up to a year without a meal. That is not hyperbole, it is a documented biological fact about one of only two venomous lizard species native to North America. During those long stretches of fasting, its blood glucose…

Times Life

How Drastic Playoff Changes Could Impact MLS Compared to Other Major Leagues

MLS could welcome more teams to the playoffs than any other major North American sports league.

Sports Illustrated

Walmart's Post-Earnings Drop Could Be a Buying Opportunity

Walmart shares fell near a 52-week low after weaker North American Q2 sales, but international growth, ad revenue, and margin gains, plus a 36-analyst Moderate Buy rating, support its outlook.

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This New App Puts 200,000 EV Chargers Across North America in One Place

The operators’ original pricing is passed through with no markup on energy costs. There is one big caveat, though.

InsideEVs

Super El Niño alert: Pacific ocean temperatures surge past critical limits, altering global tropical storm tracks

Equatorial Pacific ocean temperatures are surging at an unprecedented pace. This historic heating cycle will intensify through late 2026, triggering global disruptions. North America faces severe winter storms and flooding, while other regions experience drought. The ocean's thermal energy release will inflate global surface atmospheric temperatures. This event could smash…

The Economic Times

Exicom makes India’s first liquid-cooled EV charger modules

Exicom Tele-Systems is now manufacturing liquid-cooled power modules for EV chargers. This new production facility in Hyderabad will serve global markets, including North America and Europe. The company's move addresses heat challenges in high-power electric vehicle charging systems. Exicom's acquisition of Tritium enhances its liquid-cooled technology capabilities.

The Economic Times

How Bats Have Evolved Wildly Different Echolocation Strategies for Acoustic Hunting

The Call Is a Weapon, Not Just a MapThe greater horseshoe bat (Rhinolophus ferrumequinum) emits calls at a precise 83 kHz and adjusts that frequency in real time as it closes in on a moth, compensating for the Doppler shift its own flight speed creates, the way a radar operator…

Times Life

In 1969, the US released a European weevil to control invasive thistles; it later fed on more than 30 native species, including at least seven rare or endangered plants

Introduced in 1969 to combat invasive weeds, a European beetle has turned into an ecological threat. This beetle has diversified its appetite to include over thirty native plant species, notably rare thistles. As its larvae bore into flower heads, they destroy budding seeds, drastically hindering plant reproduction. Consequently, the impact…

The Times of India

Amazon Thinks AI Is About to Change the Way We Shop. Goodbye, Search Bar.

Amazon is betting that conversational AI will replace traditional product searches, with early adoption already driving billions in additional sales.

Barchart

In 1930s, Finland brought back beavers but accidentally introduced the wrong species. The mistake still affects wildlife today

During the 1930s, Finland's attempt to reestablish its native beaver population took a turn when North American beavers were unwittingly introduced. The species distinction was only uncovered in 1973 through chromosome analysis. As these newcomers flourish in eastern and central Finland, they are now in direct competition with the native…

The Economic Times

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In 1500s, Spanish explorers introduced pigs into North America. Now areas where they roam free have fewer invasive species

Although wild pigs have long been viewed as destructive invasive species, recent findings reveal they also play a surprising role in curbing invasive plants. Their rooting activities disturb the forest floor, thus inhibiting the growth of certain non-native species. Conversely, native deer can alter the understorey, sometimes facilitating invasive plant…

The Times of India

In 1937, Finland released seven American beavers to restore its extinct native beaver; scientists learned 36 years later that they were a different species

In a surprising turn of events, Finland inadvertently introduced North American beavers in an attempt to restore its native species. These newcomers thrived and rapidly expanded their territory, leading scientists to uncover vital genetic distinctions between the species. Consequently, the proliferation of these beavers has sparked competition with the local…

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Wildfire smoke blankets volcanoes across the Pacific Northwest | Space photo of the day for Aug. 17, 2026

The wildfires ripping across North America have created massive plumes of smoke.

The Independent UK

Michaels expands new store format - and it includes one huge perk for reward members

The three experiential stores are testing interactive features to see if they could eventually be rolled out across Michaels’ nearly 1,300 North American locations

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The Sahara once held a lake 48% larger than all five Great Lakes combined, but Mega-Chad vanished about 5,000 years ago

Roughly 6,000 years ago, the middle of what is now the southern Sahara held a lake larger than all five North American Great Lakes combined, spread across about 361,000 square kilometres of open water. Today, only Lake Chad remains as the surviving surface-water remnant of that much larger system, shared…

The Guardian - UK

‘I don’t even drink whisky’: Scotland reels in visitors as much of Europe swelters

More direct flights from North America and, say tourism chiefs, Highland warriors and Tartan Army have helped

Times Life

Why Pancreatitis Is Alarmingly Common in India and What Your Diet and Alcohol Habits Have to Do With It

The numbers nobody talks aboutIndia accounts for a disproportionate share of acute pancreatitis cases in Asia, and the burden is growing. A 2019 study published in the Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology found that tropical chronic pancreatitis, a form almost exclusive to South and Southeast Asia, affects an estimated 125…

The Economic Times

US stocks: Tapestry forecasts weak annual sales as Kate Spade struggles, shares tumble 15%

Tapestry has reported quarterly profits that surpass expectations despite a forecast of sluggish annual revenue growth. Kate Spade's sales fell by seven percent, in stark contrast to Coach, which saw a robust fourteen percent increase. Meanwhile, growth in North American revenue slowed to seven percent as consumer spending remained cautious.…

Motor1

Porsche Heard You: The Manual 911 Carrera S Is Back

The North America-exclusive 911 Carrera S packs six gears, 473 horsepower, and loads of features.

The Times of India

North America’s longest cable-stayed bridge is now open with a massive 853-metre crossing linking US and Canada

The Gordie Howe International Bridge has opened between Windsor, Ontario, and Detroit, Michigan, creating a new six-lane crossing over the Detroit River and a new link between Canada and the United States. Its 853-metre main span is the longest of any cable-stayed bridge in North America, while the full crossing…

The Economic Times

In 2000, the American West entered a megadrought that became its driest stretch in roughly 1,200 years. Years later, it left major lakes and reservoirs majorly depleted, with some losing enough water to expose miles of lakebed

Several major North American lakes are experiencing significant water level declines. Drought, warming temperatures, and increased water demands are the primary causes. Lake Powell and Lake Mead show dramatic reductions in their water storage capacity. The Great Salt Lake and Walker Lake have also seen substantial volume losses. These water…

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