7 lions to be euthanized at wildlife park: “No real options left”
The Kamo Wildlife Sanctuary in the northern city of Whangarei said it was closing down and had no choice but to euthanize the big cats.
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Third major European airport SHUTS over mystery drone sighting after Belgian travel hubs disrupted sparking flight chaos
A MAJOR European airport has been forced to suspend operations due to another unusual drone appearance nearby. Lithuania’s largest airport was shutdown this morning in the third serious case of drone chaos across the continent. A spokesperson from the …
Norwegian credit fund bets on Navios’ ‘attractive’ debut bond
Bond market sets issuance volume record for the year
Research: AI’s ability to complete long and complex software engineering tasks doubles every 6-7 months, but there is a “messiness tax” for real-world tasks (Boaz Barak/Windows On Theory)
Boaz Barak / Windows On Theory:
Research: AI’s ability to complete long and complex software engineering tasks doubles every 6-7 months, but there is a “messiness tax” for real-world tasks — METR has had a very influenti…
Pope Leo calls for ‘deep reflection’ about treatment of detained migrants in US
Pontiff says authorities must address the spiritual rights of those held in custody amid immigration crackdownPope Leo has called for “deep reflection” in the US about the treatment of migrants held in detention, saying that “many people who have lived…
UN Says Attack On Funeral In Key Sudan City Kills 40
An attack on a funeral in the key city of El-Obeid in Sudan’s central Kordofan region killed 40 people, the UN said Wednesday, as paramilitaries looked poised to launch an offensive.
Afghan migrant crackdown as police raid shops and homes while crime wave fears spike
Authorities have intensified their efforts to repatriate Afghan migrants after a wave of deadly clashes.
Zohran Mamdani elected New York City mayor | First Thing
Democratic socialist’s campaign was fueled by small-dollar donations and tens of thousands of volunteers. Plus, Dick Cheney dies aged 84Don’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up hereGood morning.The Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani has been…
Saudi Arabia’s request to purchase F-35s clears key Pentagon hurdle: Reuters
The Donald Trump administration is considering a Saudi Arabian request to buy as many as 48 F-35 fighter jets, a potential multi-billion-dollar deal that has cleared a key Pentagon hurdle ahead of a visit by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, two sourc…