Italian PM claps back at Trump for ‘senseless’ verbal attacks, slams prez’s political popularity as feud escalates

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni clapped back at President Trump Saturday for what she called his “senseless” attacks – as their extraordinary transatlantic feud escalated. The two leaders traded barbs on social media, with Meloni posting on Instagram shortly after Trump slammed her on his Truth Social account. “President Trump, these constant, unprovoked attacks are senseless. As for my popularity, being your friend certainly has not helped it, nor does it depend on my relationship with you,” Meloni wrote on Instagram. “My popularity depends on my ability to defend Italy’s national interest, and that is exactly what I have always…

Outdoor cats can be exposed to dangerous germs — here’s how to protect you and your pets, according to more than 400 studies

Pets form an important part of many people’s lives, providing meaningful companionship. However, our pets can sometimes also be a source of unwelcome pathogens and diseases, particularly if they frequently roam outdoors.We are ecologists and a veterinarian who study wildlife health and the movement of pathogens among wildlife, domestic animals…

Science news this week: Goblin shark filmed for first time, California close to a major quake, physicists split photon, and inside China’s plans to ‘tame nature’

This week’s science news was filled with things missing and found, with the revelation of the first-ever deep-sea footage of the elusive goblin shark making waves in the press.Goblin sharks (Mitsukurina owstoni) are mysterious, deepwater creatures that have not changed much since they first appeared on Earth 125 million years…

Why does it take our eyes so long to adjust to the dark?

It’s after dark, and the lights go out; a thunderstorm has knocked out your power. At first, it’s pitch-black. But slowly, after a while, the light from the moon makes it possible to see your surroundings. The light didn’t change; your eyes did.But why does it take our eyes so…

‘The Princess Diaries’ Cast: Where Are They Now?

It’s been more than 20 years since The Princess Diaries hit theaters, but fans will never get tired of the Disney movie’s royal charm. Released in August 2001, Anne Hathaway made her film debut as Mia Thermopolis, a San Francisco teen who discovers she is a princess of the fictional…

Staggering amount ex-AOC aide wasted on failed Pelosi succession bid

Lefty tech millionaire Saikat Chakrabarti spent nearly $10 million of his own cash to fill Nancy Pelosi’s shoes in Congress for San Francisco, only to majorly flop and miss out on a spot in the general election. The extent of his loss was not only humiliating in terms of results – he…

USMNT inching closer to ‘golden generation’ World Cup reality

SEATTLE — The soccer old heads — the veterans who paved the way for this World Cup squad — hate the term “golden generation.” That’s a title won, a sobriquet earned. The current team hasn’t gotten there yet — hasn’t reached a World Cup quarterfinal — but Friday’s 2-0 victory…

Bush dynasty suffers defeat in Maine gubernatorial primary

Two political dynasties flamed out in Maine’s ranked-choice gubernatorial primaries earlier this month. Republican Jonathan Bush, the nephew of former President George H. W. Bush and a cousin of former President George W. Bush, was eliminated from contention following the sixth round of tabulation. On the Democratic side, Angus King…

USA makes World Cup history not seen since 1930

The United States men’s national team made history with a 2-0 win over Australia Friday. Prior to the match, the USMNT had not won consecutive matches at a World Cup since the 1930 inaugural tournament. That changed Friday after the 90th minute at Lumen Field in Seattle where the U.S.’s…

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