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BUSINESS1d agoSoy in Argentina: 30 years is nothing... or everythingThree decades have passed since the emergence of the RR variety (glyphosate-resistant), the master key to the Second Pampas Revolution. Argentina became viable, direct sowing advanced irreversibly, we have better soils, better rotations, and an enormous diffusion effect on the entire economy.Clarín
WORLD1d agoUS police officer accused of taking over dead man’s home after finding bodyA Florida police officer who found a man dead during a welfare check in 2022 is accused of taking possession of the man’s home and impersonating him for years while fixing up the place, authorities said. The officer said he took possession of the property weeks after discovering the homeowner’s body to “prevent squatters from taking control of it,” according to a court document he filed. Investigators in South Florida have accused Lauderhill police officer Brian Sguros of carrying out a “complex...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS1d agoProvident Financial declares $0.14 dividendProvident Financial has announced a dividend payment of $0.14. This is a standard financial update for investors.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESS1d agoSensata Technologies declares $0.12 dividendSensata Technologies has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.12. This is a routine financial announcement for the company's investors.Seeking Alpha Tech
POLITICS1d agoTrump backs Ramaswamy ad featuring rival Amy Acton’s estranged motherTrump advises the Republican gubernatorial candidate to keep running the controversial advertisement.Al Jazeera [en]
WORLD1d agoJulieta Prandi's anguish when talking about her separation from Emanuel Ortega: “Decisions have consequences”After her trip to Brazil, the model faced rumors about third parties involved in the breakup. "It became clear to me that we seek and want different things," she asserted.Clarín
CYBER1d agoAustralia sanctions 2 over North Korean fake IT workers scheme for nuclear fundsAustralia said on Friday it had sanctioned two North Korean individuals and companies over the use of “fraudulent” IT workers and cybercrime to earn cash for the isolated nuclear-armed state. The two men are alleged to be key operators in Pyongyang’s cybercriminal activities overseas, estimated by analysts to bring in billions for the country’s weapons programme. “The North Korean entities and individuals sanctioned today facilitate North Korea’s use of fraudulent IT workers to raise revenue for...South China Morning Post
POLITICS1d agoBolivian government says it will not provide "shield" to anyone in the face of new US sanctionsThe Bolivian Executive affirms that there will be no protection for officials accused of corruption or drug trafficking, following US sanctions. The presidential spokesperson highlights that investigations will continue sovereignly and that implicated officials have already been dismissed.Clarín
POLITICS1d agoOcasio-Cortez Says Democrats Should Stand Up for Trans AmericansAt an event in Maine, an audience member told the New York progressive that “a lot of trans people in America feel that we have been abandoned by the Democratic Party.”NYT US
POLITICS1d agoTrump Administration Asks Appeals Court to Intervene in California Mail Ballot SuitThe Justice Department sought to jump-start a lawsuit aimed at compelling the state to not count as many as 20,000 mail ballots it claims were sent to noncitizens.NYT US
BUSINESS1d agoAirbnb scraps guest checkout chores such as cleaningUnder new rules, guests will no longer have to do tasks that cleaners would normally handle. Hosts can now only make "reasonable" requests, such as leaving dirty dishes in the sink and sorting trash from recycling.DW News [en]
POLITICS1d agoCan Europe save the world’s war crimes court from Trump?U.S. President Donald Trump has the world’s war crimes court in his crosshairs. By sanctioning the entire International Criminal Court, his administration is threatening its ability to function. Europe has rushed to the court’s defense — but can it actually protect it from American financial power? And how far is the European Union willing to […]Politico Europe
POLITICS1d agoIlhan Omar plans to move out of her Washington DC home after federal raidUS federal agents raided the congresswoman’s home last week as part of an investigation into alleged immigration fraud.Al Jazeera [en]
BUSINESS1d agoSouth Plains signals mid-single-digit 2026 loan growth while targeting ~85% loan-to-deposit ratio amid CEO transitionSouth Plains anticipates mid-single-digit loan growth by 2026 and aims for an approximately 85% loan-to-deposit ratio, amidst a transition in its CEO leadership. This provides insight into the company's future financial outlook and management changes.Seeking Alpha Tech
SCI & TECH1d ago‘Game boards’ carved on rocks in Kasaragod hint at age-old yen for leisureSix such ‘games,’ resembling the Manjadippala or Kadippala boards, were found carved on rocks, hinting that people engaged in recreational activities thousands of years ago. However, doubts have been raised about their antiquity and purpose. Further studies and scientific dating are required to determine their precise ageThe Hindu
POLITICS1d agoBrazil’s election and the battle for the Amazon – podcastOur Latin America correspondent, Tom Phillips, heads to Roraima to hear what’s at stake for the rainforest and the communities that live there in the Brazilian presidential runoff on Sunday. Send your comments and questions to tif.questions@theguardian.comFor the Amazon and the communities who live there, the stakes in Sunday’s Brazilian presidential election runoff could scarcely be higher.Our Latin America correspondent, Tom Phillips heads to Roraima, the country’s most northern state, to hear from voters, preachers and politicians in a region that heavily backed Flávio Bolsonaro in the firsGuardian World
HEALTH1d agoChina cancer patient who inspired hit film hopes to stop treatment after 35,000 pills over 2 decadesLu Yong, who has a slow-growing blood and bone marrow cancer and inspired the 2018 blockbuster Dying to Survive, has begun reducing his medication and hopes to stop taking it completely within three months. The acclaimed film is based on Lu’s experience. He has chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML) and helped patients across China obtain affordable, life-saving generic drugs from India, but was prosecuted by Chinese authorities for selling “fake drugs”. Before his diagnosis, 58-year-old Lu was a...South China Morning Post
HEALTH1d agoHong Kong elderly urged to stay indoors as air pollution spikes to serious levelsSevere haze in Hong Kong over the past two days has prompted a government warning of serious health risks, with experts urging the elderly and vulnerable to stay indoors until sunset. Air quality health risk levels at some of Hong Kong’s roadside monitoring stations rose on Wednesday and Thursday, with experts attributing the surge to elevated ozone levels caused by sunlight and high temperatures and warning that conditions were likely to persist over the next few days. On Wednesday afternoon,...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS1d agoSpain wins landmark victory in decades-long dispute over lost energy subsidiesMadrid is fighting attempts to freeze €2 billion worth of state assets from unhappy investors.Politico Europe
BUSINESS1d agoEurope has a big cheese problemIn Italy and France, cheesemakers are struggling to cope.Politico Europe
POLITICS1d ago‘Andy Time’: Why Burnham’s budget isn’t going to deliver a revolutionBritain’s prime minister has promised to rewire its creaking state — and he doesn’t have long to do it.Politico Europe
POLITICS1d agoSerbia’s protesting students mount serious challenge to Vučić’s powerGen Z students spent two years protesting in the streets. Now they want to lead the government.Politico Europe
POLITICS1d agoRequest for verification of Todai president selection, Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology sees 3 important factors as 'only unique case'Asahi Shimbun
POLITICS1d agoTrump on controversial Acton ad: ‘Why would you shield somebody from that?’President Trump reiterated his support for Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramswamy’s (R) controversial ad that recently aired featuring Democratic opponent Amy Acton’s mother calling her a “liar.” “Why would you shield somebody from that?” Trump asked his supporters at a rally in Sioux City, Iowa Thursday night. The president said Ramaswamy had reached out to him…The Hill