Star Catcher Industries now has a big war chest to help bankroll its big dream — building a power grid in space. The Florida-based space company announced today (May 12) that it has raised $65 million in an oversubscribed “Series A” funding round, bringing its total investment haul to date…
Incredible moment hero police dog hunts out missing 96-year-old in dense forest
By ELIOT FORCE, US NEWS REPORTER Published: 04:42 BST, 12 May 2026 | Updated: 14:26 BST, 12 May 2026 Police body camera footage captured the moment a heroic K-9 sniffed out and located a missing 96-year-old man. On Saturday, a Florida man named Ray Cornett was reported missing to the…
Scientists reversed biological age in older adults with a 4-week diet change
Older adults who cut back on dietary fat or reduced the amount of animal-based protein they consumed showed signs of becoming biologically younger, according to new research from the University of Sydney. The study, published in Aging Cell, found that adults between the ages of 65 and 75 experienced reductions…
Fury as ‘nuisance’ travellers take over B&Q car park with 17 caravans, dogs running riot and rubbish piling up
Shoppers have been left furious after a group of ‘frightening’ travellers set up camp in a B&Q car park – leaving rubbish strewn across the floor and their children to run riot. Images show 17 caravans occupying more than half of the parking bays outside the store in Bury, Greater Manchester,…
A hidden wildfire pollutant causes thousands of excess deaths per year, satellite data shows
When you think of air pollution from wildfires, you probably picture the thick plumes of smoke and ash that waft into the atmosphere during a blaze. And if you’ve lived in an area that’s been enveloped by these emissions, you know to stay inside or wear a mask when the…
Fuel shortages and high prices push adoption of EVs in Africa, led by Ethiopia » Yale Climate Connections
Nairobi, KENYA (AP) — Use of electric vehicles in Africa is surging, led by Ethiopia, as soaring prices and fuel shortages compel countries to opt for cleaner and cheaper transport. Africa imported 44,358 electric vehicles from China in 2025, according to data from China’s Commerce Ministry, up from 19,386 in…
Second minister quits over Keir Starmer’s leadership as Jess Phillips resigns from safeguarding role – live updates
Andy Burnham is one of the frontrunners to replace Sir Keir Starmer if he resigns as Prime Minister. The Manchester Mayor has previously indicated he would be willing to overthrow the current Labour leader. As the current Mayor of Manchester, who does not have a seat in Parliament, the route…
11,000-Year-Old Village Near Sturgeon Lake In Canada Raises Questions About The Bering Strait Theory
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – A village near Sturgeon Lake in Canada, dating back 11,000 years, is changing what we know about North American history. This major archaeological discovery challenges long-held ideas about early Indigenous civilizations in North America. Credit: University of Saskatchewan The discovery of an 11,000-year-old pre-contact settlement,…
Moment ABC reporter HAMMERS Jim Chalmers with savage question in fiery interview moments after his Federal Budget speech
By ASHLEY NICKEL, NEWS REPORTER, AUSTRALIA Published: 12:40 BST, 12 May 2026 | Updated: 12:49 BST, 12 May 2026 Sarah Ferguson called out Treasurer Jim Chalmers for breaking Labor’s election promises during a heated interview post-Budget. Chalmers announced the 2026 Federal Budget at 7.30pm on Tuesday, including massive changes to…
Olympic skier sounds alarm on vanishing snow » Yale Climate Connections
Transcript: Cross-country skier Julia Kern recently wrapped up a busy race season that included the Olympics and the cross-country World Cup. But in the offseason, she does not stop training. Nor does she stop thinking about climate change. Kern says warming winters are hurting her sport. In many areas, the…