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A recent Pew Research survey shows that more Americans are expressing positive views about religion’s role in society. The study highlights a shift in attitudes, with a majority now saying that religion has a constructive influence on life in the United States. The poll indicates that Americans increasingly see religion as contributing to moral guidance, community values, and social cohesion. While opinions about religious institutions vary, people are more likely to recognize the broader positive impact of faith in everyday life. This trend marks a change from previous decades when surveys showed mixed or declining confidence in religion’s societal role.…

A carnivorous pitcher plant has been found to drug its prey with a powerful nerve agent before digesting it, researchers have discovered. The plant, Nepenthes khasiana, produces a sweet nectar along the rim of its pitcher-shaped traps that attracts insects, especially ants. But the nectar is laced with isoshinanolone, a toxic compound that interferes with the insects’ nervous systems, slowing their movements, weakening their muscles and triggering abnormal grooming behaviour. As the toxin takes effect, the insects lose coordination, often falling into spasms before slipping into the pitcher, where some die outright while others drown in digestive fluids. The nectar…

Hackers launched a cyberattack against France’s Interior Ministry several days ago, Laurent Nuñez confirmed.The attackers focused on internal email accounts used at the Place Beauvau headquarters.The ministry employs nearly 300,000 people across the country. Nuñez publicly confirmed the incident on Wednesday.He said the breach allowed unauthorized access to sensitive police information.Officials detected the intrusion after identifying abnormal activity within ministry systems. The minister spoke about the attack during an interview with the Franceinfo radio outlet.He said judicial authorities opened an investigation to identify those responsible quickly. Email Breach Opened Doors to Sensitive Databases The attackers accessed several professional email inboxes…

Board prepares shareholder guidance Warner Bros Discovery plans to recommend shareholders reject Paramount Skydance’s $108.4bn takeover offer. Reports indicate the board could deliver its advice as early as Wednesday. Executives cite major financial and strategic risks. They argue the bid lacks clarity and long-term value. Paramount claims its proposal exceeds a $72bn agreement Warner Bros struck with Netflix. That deal covers film and streaming assets. Paramount presents its offer as superior. Warner Bros executives strongly dispute that assessment. Financing concerns drive opposition Warner Bros plans to cite funding issues as a primary reason for rejection, according to the Financial Times.…

The United States has lifted sanctions on Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes and his wife, signaling a potential thaw in diplomatic ties with Brazil. The decision comes after months of tension between the two countries over legal and political matters. Justice de Moraes, a key figure in Brazil’s judiciary, had previously been targeted by U.S. restrictions. These measures included travel bans and financial limitations for him and his family. The sanctions had drawn criticism from Brazilian officials and legal experts who viewed them as interfering with the independence of the judiciary. The U.S. government stated that the removal of the…

Louvre employees closed the museum on Monday, protesting working conditions and staff shortages.Union leaders said 400 workers voted unanimously to strike, though the duration remains uncertain.Strikers blocked the glass pyramid entrance with flags, banners, and placards, preventing visitors from entering.The museum posted a notice online calling the closure “exceptional” and promised ticket refunds.Employees may meet Wednesday to decide whether to extend the strike or return to work. Visitors express disappointment and understanding Tourists arriving at the Louvre reacted with frustration and sadness.Lindsey Hall from Sacramento, California, said she had eagerly anticipated experiencing the museum’s collection.She described the Louvre as “an…

The first new treatments for gonorrhoea in decades have been approved in the US, raising hopes of curbing the spread of drug-resistant strains of the infection. Gonorrhoea cases are rising worldwide, with an estimated 82 million infections each year and record levels in England. Health authorities are increasingly concerned about resistance to existing antibiotics, prompting the World Health Organization to label the disease a priority pathogen. Last week, the US Food and Drug Administration approved two new antibiotics. Zoliflodacin, marketed as Nuzolvence, and gepotidacin, developed by GSK, have both shown effectiveness against drug-resistant gonorrhoea. Zoliflodacin cured more than 90% of…

US President Donald Trump has filed a $5 billion defamation lawsuit over an edited version of his January 2021 speech. He filed the case in Florida, accusing the UK public broadcaster of defamation and trade practices violations, according to court documents. The organisation apologised last month for the edit but rejected demands for compensation and denied any legal basis for defamation. Trump’s legal team said editors deliberately altered his words. The lawsuit described the edit as malicious and deceptive, designed to harm his reputation. The broadcaster has not yet responded publicly. Documentary broadcast sparks legal action Trump announced plans to…

The US company behind the Roomba robot vacuum cleaner has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and agreed to be taken over by a Chinese supplier, Picea Robotics. iRobot, which pioneered consumer robot vacuums in the early 2000s, said the restructuring deal would see it acquired by a Picea subsidiary. The company has struggled in recent years amid supply chain disruption and growing competition from cheaper rivals, warning earlier this month that bankruptcy was a risk. Chief executive Gary Cohen said the takeover would strengthen iRobot’s finances by combining its design and research expertise with Picea’s manufacturing capabilities. The bankruptcy…

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim admits the team is underperforming. He says criticism from former players is natural at a club like United. Amorim accepts responsibility for results. He believes the squad should have earned more points. United face Monday’s Premier League match against Bournemouth under pressure. A win would keep them inside the top six for a second consecutive week. That outcome has been rare this season. Brief Success Masks Deeper Struggles United last managed consecutive weeks in the top six late in the 2023-24 season. That run ended with a heavy defeat at Crystal Palace. The loss…