After a run of difficult years, Members of the European Parliament begin 2023 with a full agenda and some thorny issues to be grasped.
Someone misses Charlie the rodent-gifting cat very much (it’s not the rodents)
Writing a story about rats and mice reminded Pacific NW magazine writer Erik Lacitis how much he missed his late cat, Charlie. the greatest mouser ever.
Rats in Seattle: They’re creepy, clever and everywhere, but there is help
Seattle always makes the Top 50 Rattiest Cities List from pest-control company Orkin. The rodents always have been a problem, and always will be, but there is help.
Europe’s largest store of rare earth metals discovered in Sweden
Europe’s largest known deposit of rare earth elements, essential for the manufacturing of electric vehicles, has been discovered in Sweden’s far north, boosting Europe’s hopes of cutting its dependence on China.
Apple boss Tim Cook to take pay cut of more than 40%
In 2021, Mr Cook received a compensation package valued at $98.7 million
Man United close to securing Weghorst after Ronaldo exit
Manchester United is closing in on the signing of Wout Weghorst to help fill the void left by Cristiano Ronaldo’s departure.
Natural disasters lead to $260 billion in economic losses in 2022
Severe weather and natural disasters, such as hurricanes, wildfires & floods, caused $260 billion in economic losses in 2022, according to Swiss Re.