U.K. proposal could see EVs taxed higher than gas vehicles due to heavier loads A new proposal could tax vehicles based on weight to address "autobesity," with electric vehicles potentially facing higher taxes due to their heavier batteries. Critics argue that focusing solely on weight oversimplifies environmental impact, as EVs, though heavier, rely on electricity…

Gov. Gavin Newsom of California faced criticism for claiming state reservoirs were "completely full" during an interview, despite a critical Los Angeles County reservoir being drained for over a year. Wildfires in Southern California have destroyed over 12,300 homes, killed at least 16 people and burned more than 40,000 acres, exacerbating the controversy surrounding Newsom's…

Concerns rise over Canada’s assisted dying program being used to harvest organs Canada's 2016 legalization of Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) aims to alleviate suffering but has raised ethical dilemmas, particularly regarding its intersection with organ donation. Critics fear this blurs the line between compassionate care and exploitation. Canada has become a global leader in…

Asteroids colliding with dead stars could solve the mystery of fast radio bursts and unlock cosmic energy secrets Fast Radio Bursts (FRBs) are intense, millisecond-long bursts of radio waves that release energy equivalent to the Sun's output over several days. A new study suggests they may result from asteroids colliding with neutron stars, shedding light…

Poland shields Israeli officials from war crimes arrest ahead of Auschwitz commemoration Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced that his government would protect Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, from potential arrest on war crimes charges during their visit to Poland for the 80th commemoration of Auschwitz's liberation. The move comes amid an ongoing…