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Parrots are causing power outages and other disruptions in an Argentinian town as the birds, driven by deforestation, overwhelm the area.

The town of Hilario Ascasubi, located near Argentina’s east, is facing an overwhelming influx of parrots. Over the past few years, so many birds have arrived that they now outnumber the community’s 5,000 residents by a ratio of 10-to-1. Experts believe that deforestation in nearby mountain areas, where the parrots would typically stop during their…

With the general election just three weeks away, the balance of power in the U.S. Senate will be a key theme on election night.

With the general election just three weeks away, the balance of power in the U.S. Senate will be a key theme on election night. The upper chamber is currently a 51-49 split, with races potentially benefitting either side of the aisle. Republicans are counting on pickups in West Virginia and Montana to change those numbers.…

Discover how a hydrogen-powered car fueled by sewage aims to set new land speed records, built by students at the University of Warwick.

A hydrogen-powered car, fueled by sewage, aims to break a land speed record. If successful, the car could drive a new wave of sustainability in racing. The Waste2Race prototype (LMP3), built by students at the University of Warwick’s Manufacturing Group, ran on hydrogen produced as a byproduct of cutting-edge wastewater treatment technology. The car itself…

Two men, wounded during an attempted assassination of former President Trump, call the Secret Service “negligent” in security failures.

Two men shot and wounded during the first attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump at a July campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, are speaking out for the first time since the ordeal. Jim Copenhaver, 74, and David Dutch, 57, sat down for an interview with NBC News. Both men said the Secret Service and…

Tensions are rising between the teams of Vice President Kamala Harris and President Joe Biden as the election approaches.

Tensions are rising between the teams of Vice President Kamala Harris and President Joe Biden as the election approaches, according to an Axios report. Ten anonymous sources told Axios that Biden’s aides are struggling with their new supporting role after the president’s withdrawal from the race, creating friction between the two teams — something the…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says North Korea sent troops to fight alongside Russian forces in Ukraine.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Sunday, Oct. 13, that North Korean troops are fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine. The allegations seem to confirm earlier reports on deepening ties between the allies. In his address on Sunday, Zelenskyy said there is an “increasing alliance” between Moscow and Pyongyang, which have already entered an arms…

The Internet Archive's Wayback Machine, which preserves billions of web pages, is now operating in read-only mode.

The Internet Archive is back online in a limited capacity after a massive cyber attack disrupted its services earlier this month. The site, known for its Wayback Machine, remains vulnerable, and full functionality has not yet been restored. The Wayback Machine, which preserves billions of web pages, is now operating in read-only mode. Users can…

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump campaign in battleground states Pennsylvania and Georgia with 12 days left until the election.

Early voting gets underway in the battleground state of Georgia today. With just three weeks until the election, Georgia remains a big prize with 16 electoral votes. Donald Trump will be in Atlanta on Tuesday night. He will be speaking at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center. Georgia is a key state in the presidential…

As the U.S. sees a spike in bystanders using the opioid overdose antidote Narcan to save lives, deaths drop for first time since 2018.

As the United States continues to struggle with the opioid epidemic, a new study found more people with little to no medical training are administering naloxone. The nasal spray, used to reverse an opioid overdose, is becoming more accessible for bystanders to use to help before medical help arrives on a scene. The study, which…

Israel plans to target Iranian military infrastructure, not oil or nuclear sites, in a military strike to avoid broader conflict.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has informed the Biden administration of plans to carry out a military strike on Iran, focusing on military infrastructure rather than oil or nuclear facilities, according to officials familiar with the discussions. The move comes amid heightened tensions between Israel and Iran, and is seen as a calculated effort to…

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