Italy says it will never waver in its support for Ukraine, urges China and India’s role in resolution of war with Russia (Reuters)

China pledges US$50 billion to Africa, focusing on eco-friendly green infrastructure deals (Semafor)

US: National Fraternal Order of Police [FOP] President Patrick Yoes states there is “overwhelming support” for President Trump among law enforcement officers nationwide (Business Upturn)

US election: Democrat Jewish activist Shabbos Kestenbaum endorses President Donald Trump, says Mr. Trump stands for Jews (The Jerusalem Post)

Global bird flu crisis threatens wildlife and domestic animals, with devastating losses across continents (One Green Planet)

Forgotten epidemic: Avian flu outbreak has killed 280 million birds since 2021, devastating poultry and wildlife populations, as scientists call for more coverage on the issue (The Guardian)

US: Bird flu may be spreading among humans, 15th case reported (Daily Mail)

US: Salmonella outbreak linked to eggs from Wisconsin production facility affects 65 across nine states (ABC)

China: New tick-borne Wetland virus can invade human brain, study reports (Live Science)

Study: Simple blood test predicts heart disease risk over next 30 years (NBC)

California [US]: Wildfire scorches Los Angeles foothills, prompting evacuations amid 37+ degrees Celsius heat wave (The Independent)

UK: 1,600-plus kilometer rainstorm to batter six cities next week starting on Saturday, Sept 14, 2024, in winter weather shift (Birmingham Mail)

UK: Arctic blast to bring 1ºC temperatures in some areas by Thursday, Sept 12, 2024, after 27ºC heat wave (Mirror)

Spain: Wildfire prompts evacuations in Galicia, many tourists among those affected (Birmingham Mail)

Super Typhoon Yagi [Asia]: 22 dead as winds up to 145 miles/hour [233 kilometers/hour] batter Vietnam, China, Philippines (Sky News)

Türkiye: Sinkhole surge in Konya region threatens agriculture in country’s primary granary (Euronews)

Monterey [California, US] massacre: Man faces over a decade in prison for slaughtering 100 animals (FOX26)

Explainer: Animal cruelty cases in India, despite legal provisions like BNS Section 325, persist due to weak enforcement and awareness (Outlook)

UK tech startup Pentaform invents water-soluble electronics to combat electronic waste, simplifying recycling (Dezeen)

After years of conflict, South Sudan turns its focus to wildlife conservation, mandating a massive 10-year conservation project led by South African organization African Parks (France 24)

It’s well-known that children perceive time more slowly than adults; a new study links this phenomenon to differences in emotional states, memory formation, and temporal understanding as we age (BBC)

Arctic: Scientists discover photosynthesis in organisms at extremely low light levels beneath the ice, expanding our understanding of life (Daily Wrap)

University of Edinburgh [Scotland, UK] scientists use bacteria to extract rare metals from old batteries, boosting green tech (The Guardian)

Scientists discover “death pools” - hyper-salty underwater lakes in which all animals who enter are instantly stunned or killed - at bottom of the Red Sea. Despite these extreme conditions, a rich community of microbes was discovered in the pools, potentially shedding light on life’s origins (Indy 100)

Saturn’s rings to temporarily vanish from Earth view in March 2025 as rings align edge-on with Earth in a rare 29.5-year event (Earth.com)

Principled quote of the day: “Consider that although we may reckon ourselves to be righteous and frequently succeed in deceiving men, we can conceal nothing from God. Let us therefore strive to preserve the holiness of our souls and to guard the purity of our bodies with all fervor.” – Saint Nicholas of Myra [vegetarian] (Xavier University)

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