Author: Derek Fountain

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U.S. Cattle Herd at 75-Year Low; Factors Include Costs, Drought, Screwworm

• Food
• June 9, 2026

According to USDA data, the U.S. cattle herd stood at 86.2 million head on January 1, the smallest since 1951. Rising costs, drought, international competition, and...

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Africa CDC and WHO Launch Joint Continental Ebola Response Plan

• Health
• June 9, 2026

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) jointly launched a six-month continental preparedness and response plan for...

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AI models tested on finding errors in economics papers

• Economy
• June 9, 2026

6 reported A new piece by Alexis Akira Toda documents experiments testing whether artificial intelligence can refute economic theory. Toda asked several AI models, including Gemini,...

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Spencer Pratt fails to qualify for Los Angeles mayoral runoff

• Politics
• June 9, 2026

7 reported The Associated Press reported Monday that reality television personality Spencer Pratt did not qualify for the November runoff to challenge Los Angeles Mayor Karen...

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Sao Paulo Notes: Brazil’s Economy, Demographics, and City Life Assessed

• Economy
• June 9, 2026

6 reported2 unconfirmed A recent visitor to Sao Paulo reported that the city has improved significantly, with a plummeting murder rate and growing nice neighborhoods. The...

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Northern Ireland Secretary Urges Calm After Belfast Knife Attack

• Politics
• June 9, 2026

9 reported1 unconfirmed Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn urged calm in a statement to MPs following a knife attack in north Belfast, describing it as “horrific...

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Dementia activists challenge stereotypes and push for better post-diagnosis support

• Health
• June 9, 2026

14 reported1 conflicting A group of people diagnosed with dementia are pushing back against what they call “prescribed disengagement” and negative stereotypes about the condition. Maxine...

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Galapagos scalloped hammerhead sharks face threats beyond marine reserve

• Science
• June 9, 2026

7 reported A single-source report from the Charles Darwin Foundation details the challenges facing critically endangered scalloped hammerhead sharks in the Galapagos Islands. Marine biologists are...

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Wembanyama leads Spurs to 115-111 win, Knicks lead NBA Finals 2-1

• Sports
• June 9, 2026

9 reported Victor Wembanyama scored 32 points, grabbed eight rebounds, and dished six assists in his first NBA Finals win, leading the San Antonio Spurs to...

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London Indian Film Festival 2026 to Feature Aamir Khan, Arundhati Roy Film, and Goodness Gracious Me Reunion

• Entertainment
• June 9, 2026

8 reported The London Indian Film Festival will hold its 17th edition from July 9 to 19 across five UK cities, featuring a closing gala with...