A Parasite That Eats Cattle Alive Is Creeping North Toward the US

On November 22, the United States Department of Agriculture temporarily halted the import of cattle from Mexico after a flesh-eating parasite was detected in animals in southern Mexico. Before the discovery of cattle screwworm (Cochliomyia hominivorax) at an inspection point in the state of Chiapas, the species had previously been eliminated in North America since … Read more

Philippines says China Coast Guard ‘sideswiped’ vessel

The Philippines says the China Coast Guard has fired water cannon and “sideswiped” a government vessel in the South China Sea. The incident happened near the disputed Scarborough Shoal and Beijing said it acted “in accordance with the law”. The US ambassador to the Philippines condemned China’s “unlawful use of water cannons and dangerous manoeuvres”. … Read more

Israeli forces advance in Khan Younis area of southern Gaza, 20 killed across enclave  By Reuters

By Nidal al-Mughrabi CAIRO (Reuters) – Israeli tanks pushed into northern parts of the Khan Younis area in the south of the Gaza Strip on Wednesday and Palestinian medics said Israeli airstrikes had killed at least 20 people across the enclave. Residents said tanks advanced one day after the Israeli military issued new evacuation orders, … Read more

The best VPN services

As with any overly marketed products, the claims around virtual private networks (VPNs) can be fishy. Phrases like “military-grade encryption” or “total anonymity” aren’t verifiable, and certainly won’t help you decide which services suit your browsing needs best. As more of these companies embrace influencer marketing to sell their products, the obscure lingo has only … Read more

NFL fans vote for Texans LB Azeez Al-Shaair to be suspended permanently

During Sunday’s intense matchup, a split-second decision by Houston Texans’ Azeez Al-Shaair turned a routine play into a potentially career-altering moment. Midway through the second quarter, Trevor Lawrence scrambled out of the pocket for a six-yard run. As the Jaguars quarterback began sliding, Azeez Al-Shaair lunged forward, delivering a devastating hit with his left elbow … Read more