Author: OMN AI

Villagers in Dupnitsa reported seeing a black panther, prompting police investigations and sparking online jokes. A resident filmed a large dark animal he believes to be the dangerous feline. Mayor Desislav Nachov inspected the filming site with police officers and shared details with local media. Authorities are questioning the witness who recorded the footage showing the animal moving through tall grass. Nachov said police have not yet decided whether to establish an emergency search headquarters. The witness compared the creature to a large dog. Dupnitsa lies 66 kilometres south of Sofia and near the Serbian border, over 430 kilometres west…

The US government’s antitrust case against Google has stirred debate worldwide. Not since Microsoft stood trial in 1998 has Big Tech faced such a test. One year after Judge Amit Mehta declared Google a monopolist, he announced remedies that some call weak while others believe could still influence the market. Google keeps its core products During the remedies phase, many expected Judge Mehta to order a breakup. He rejected demands to spin off Chrome, the world’s leading browser. The Justice Department also wanted oversight of Android to stop Google from tightening its grip on search and advertising. Both platforms remained…

Trump hails action as warning to drug traffickers President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that US forces had launched a lethal strike against a boat allegedly tied to Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua cartel, killing 11 people in the southern Caribbean. The incident took place in international waters, according to Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Rubio confirmed the vessel had sailed from Venezuela, describing the action as part of a broader campaign against cartel operations in the region. Trump outlines mission On Truth Social, Trump said: “This morning, under my direction, US forces carried out a kinetic operation targeting identified Tren de…

OpenAI announced new parental controls for ChatGPT after facing a lawsuit from Adam Raine’s parents. The 16-year-old died by suicide in April, and his parents accused ChatGPT of contributing to his death. They claimed the chatbot fostered psychological dependency, coached Adam to end his life, and even generated a suicide note. OpenAI stated that the new controls will roll out within a month to address parental concerns. The system will allow adults to link accounts with their children and control accessible features. Parents will also see chat history and the memory function, which stores facts about the user. OpenAI added…

As H5N1 bird flu devastates global wildlife, New Zealand is racing to protect some of its most endangered species, including the kākāpō, the world’s fattest parrot. With fewer than 250 left, a single outbreak could wipe them out. The country’s Department of Conservation has completed a world-first trial, vaccinating 10 birds from five critically endangered species. Four, including the kākāpō, developed strong antibody responses lasting at least six months. Officials aim to protect captive breeding populations before migratory birds arrive, though vaccinating wild flocks is seen as impractical and risky. Similar efforts abroad include the emergency vaccination of over 200…

Gold has climbed to its highest level ever as investors move their money into secure assets. On Tuesday morning, the spot price rose to $3,508.50 per ounce. The surge extends a rally that has lifted the metal by nearly one third this year. Trade disputes drive momentum Gold thrives during periods of instability. Earlier this year, its value spiked after President Donald Trump imposed sweeping tariffs. The measures disrupted global trade and pushed investors toward safer ground. Analysts also expect the US central bank to cut interest rates, which adds to gold’s attraction. Adrian Ash, research director at BullionVault, said…

Rescue operations slowed by blocked roads and landslides A magnitude-6 earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan late Sunday, killing over 800 people and injuring roughly 2,500, according to Taliban officials. Relief teams are struggling to reach remote mountainous villages, with landslides and damaged roads obstructing access. The tremor, which hit near the Pakistan border, caused the worst damage in Kunar province. Its shallow depth intensified destruction, while aftershocks continued into Monday, shaking areas as far away as Kabul, over 100 miles from the epicenter. Hospitals overwhelmed by surge of casualties Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said the death toll is expected to rise,…

Researchers confirmed Yersinia pestis, the Black Death pathogen, caused the Justinian Plague 1,500 years ago. They identified the bacterium in a mass grave beneath the ruins of Jerash in Jordan. How the Justinian Plague Emerged The Justinian Plague began in 541 CE and spread through the Byzantine Empire. Historians estimate the pandemic killed between 15 and 100 million people over two centuries. Scientists revealed Yersinia pestis spread mainly through flea-infested rodents and sometimes passed directly between humans. DNA Unlocks the Mystery Researchers studied eight teeth from burial chambers beneath Jerash’s ancient Roman hippodrome. DNA evidence confirmed the plague bacterium struck…

A two-minute cheek swab could transform how doctors identify children at risk of a life-threatening heart condition years before symptoms appear, new research suggests. The condition, arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy (ACM), is responsible for more than 10% of sudden cardiac deaths in children. Typically genetic, it occurs when abnormalities in the proteins between heart cells disrupt the heart’s structure and electrical activity. Often, it strikes without warning. Scientists from Great Ormond Street Hospital and St George’s, University of London discovered that the same protein changes affecting the heart can also be detected in cells from the lining of the cheek. This breakthrough…

Shares of Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD fell by as much as 8% on Monday. The decline came after the company reported weaker profits, pressured by an intensifying price battle in the car industry. Quarterly profits under strain On Friday, BYD revealed net profit of 6.4bn yuan ($900m; £660m) for April to June. That marked a 30% fall compared with the same period last year. The company admitted that heavy discounting across the EV sector has weighed on results. Rivals intensify competition The Shenzhen-based automaker faces tough competition from Nio, XPeng, and US rival Tesla. All have slashed prices to…