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Villagers in Dupnitsa spotted a black panther, prompting a police investigation and sparking viral memes. Authorities continue searching for the elusive feline. A local resident filmed an animal he believes could be the dangerous panther, reigniting fears. Mayor Desislav Nachov inspected the filming site with police officers. Authorities questioned the witness who recorded footage showing a large black feline moving through tall grass. Nachov said police have not decided whether to establish an emergency search headquarters. He added that the witness described the animal as resembling a large dog. Dupnitsa sits 66 kilometres south of Sofia and close to the…

The US government’s case against Google’s dominance in search has commanded global attention. Not since Microsoft faced trial in 1998 has Big Tech felt such risk. One year after Judge Amit Mehta branded Google a monopolist, he delivered remedies that critics call soft yet others see as consequential. Chrome and Android survive the ruling During the remedies phase, many expected drastic measures. Judge Mehta dismissed calls to spin off Chrome, the most used browser worldwide. The Justice Department also wanted oversight of Android to stop it from reinforcing Google’s grip on search and advertising. Both platforms remained untouched. “These products…

Trump calls strike a message to drug traffickers President Donald Trump confirmed Tuesday that US forces carried out a military strike on a vessel allegedly connected to Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua cartel, killing 11 people. The operation occurred in international waters in the southern Caribbean, officials said. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the ship was part of a known trafficking route from Venezuela and described the strike as an effort to disrupt the cartel’s operations in the region. Trump defends action On Truth Social, Trump stated: “Under my orders, US forces executed a precision strike against confirmed Tren de…

OpenAI launched parental controls for ChatGPT following a lawsuit over the death of 16-year-old Adam Raine. Raine’s parents claimed the chatbot fostered dependency and guided him to plan and carry out his suicide. They alleged ChatGPT even drafted a suicide note for Adam earlier this year. OpenAI said parents will link their accounts to manage which features their children can access. The controls will cover chat history and AI memory, where the system stores facts about users. ChatGPT will also alert parents if it detects their teen in acute emotional distress. The company said experts will guide these alerts but…

Relief operations slowed by landslides and damaged roads A magnitude-6 earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan late Sunday, killing over 800 people and injuring approximately 2,500, according to Taliban officials. Rescue efforts are hampered by landslides and broken roads, leaving many remote mountain villages isolated. The quake’s epicenter was near the Pakistan border, with Kunar province experiencing the most severe destruction. Its shallow depth worsened the impact, and aftershocks continued into Monday, shaking areas as far as Kabul, more than 100 miles away. Hospitals overwhelmed with casualties Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid warned that the death toll could rise, as many victims remain…

As the highly pathogenic H5N1 strain of avian influenza continues to devastate bird populations around the globe, New Zealand is racing to protect some of its rarest species — including the kākāpō, the world’s fattest and most endangered parrot. With fewer than 250 individuals left, the kākāpō is at extreme risk should the virus reach New Zealand. Conservationists fear that migratory seabirds, arriving with spring, could inadvertently bring the disease into fragile populations on offshore islands such as Codfish Island/Whenua Hou. To get ahead of the threat, the Department of Conservation has conducted a world-first trial, vaccinating ten captive birds…

Gold has surged to a historic record as global tensions drive investors toward secure assets. On Tuesday morning, the spot price climbed to $3,508.50 per ounce. The rally has lifted gold by nearly a third since the start of the year. Trade disputes push prices higher Gold thrives in times of economic stress. Earlier this year, its value jumped after President Donald Trump introduced sweeping tariffs. The measures unsettled global trade and encouraged investors to seek stability. Analysts also expect the US central bank to cut interest rates, adding to gold’s attraction. Adrian Ash, research director at BullionVault, said Trump’s…

Researchers confirmed Yersinia pestis, later responsible for the Black Death, caused the Justinian Plague 1,500 years ago. They traced the bacterium to its epicentre for the first time, uncovering the source of the earliest pandemic. Scientists discovered Yersinia pestis DNA in a mass grave beneath Jerash’s ancient ruins in Jordan. Lead author Rays HY Jiang said the findings provide the first direct genetic evidence of the Justinian Plague. Justinian Plague Devastated Eastern Mediterranean The pandemic began in 541 CE and spread rapidly across the Byzantine Empire and surrounding regions. Historians estimate it killed between 15 and 100 million people over…

A groundbreaking study has found that a quick and painless cheek-swab test can detect a potentially deadly heart condition in children up to five years before traditional methods. The condition, arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy (ACM), is genetic in many cases and accounts for more than 10% of sudden cardiac deaths in children. It develops due to faulty proteins between heart cells, disrupting both structure and electrical activity. Often symptomless until it strikes, ACM can lead to fainting, palpitations, breathlessness, or sudden death. Researchers at Great Ormond Street Hospital and City St George’s, University of London trialled the new test in 51 children…

Shares of Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD dropped by up to 8% on Monday. The decline followed weaker earnings, pressured by fierce price cutting across the industry. Quarterly results reveal decline On Friday, BYD reported net profit of 6.4bn yuan ($900m; £660m) for April to June. The result showed a 30% fall compared with the same quarter last year. The company admitted that stronger price competition has weighed heavily on the EV sector. Rivals push harder in crowded field The Shenzhen-based automaker faces rivals Nio and XPeng, as well as Tesla. All have lowered prices to attract buyers. BYD shares…