Rio's thirsty zoo animals get icy treats to cool down in Brazil’s stifling summer heat

As the school year ends, a family prepares for a $65,000 to $80,000 move from the U.S. due to concerns over escalating anti-trans legislation and violence, raising over $6,500 through a GoFundMe campaign. Similarly, Debi Jackson and her child Avery, a trans advocate, moved to a European country after fearing for their safety amidst mounting political hostility towards trans individuals, raising $15,000 for the transition. Both families reflect the urgency among many LGBTQ+ individuals seeking...

SummaryPerth's median house price is projected to reach $850,000 by 2027, creating a demand for affordable apartments, yet developers face challenges due to rising construction costs outpacing market acceptance of prices. Urbis’ report highlights that only 19% of approved apartments since 2020 have begun construction, despite a sustained buyer confidence evidenced by over $1 billion in sales in the last year. Developers who can efficiently manage costs and understand market segments may find opportunities in...

Microsoft has announced that the Authenticator app will discontinue password management features, with significant changes occurring from June to August 2025. Users will no longer be able to save or autofill passwords, and all saved passwords will become inaccessible by August 2025, as the company shifts its focus towards passkeys and the Edge browser for password management. Microsoft cites a rise in password-related attacks as the reason for this transition, urging users to export their...

An Arab-Islamic ministerial delegation held a virtual meeting with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas after Israel prohibited their visit to Ramallah, aiming to promote a just peace amidst ongoing conflict. Jordan's Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi condemned Israeli actions as destructive to the two-state solution and called for urgent international intervention to halt the Gaza war, citing horrific humanitarian conditions. The delegation, which included foreign ministers from various countries, sought to address Palestinian statehood and the crisis...

SummaryTwo Scottish men were shot and killed at Monaghans Bar in Fuengirola, southern Spain, on Saturday evening when a masked gunman opened fire before fleeing in a vehicle. The attack, which occurred just after 23:00, is being investigated by the region's violent crime unit, with authorities not ruling out links to organized crime amid a recent spate of similar shootings in the area. Police Scotland has refrained from commenting on connections to a possible gangland...

SummaryNew research indicates that liquid biopsies can significantly enhance treatment for metastatic breast cancer patients, allowing tumors to remain controlled for over a year. By detecting mutations in cancer cells earlier than traditional imaging, these blood tests enable timely treatment adjustments, resulting in patients who switched to the experimental drug camizestrant experiencing tumor stability for 16 months, compared to nine months for those who did not switch. This approach offers a substantial improvement in managing...