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News·USA

Judge Orders Trump Administration to Release $2.7B in EV Charging Funds to 14 States

A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from withholding billions of dollars in congressionally approved funding for electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in 14 states, delivering a significant legal blow to

Karmactive Staff

June 25, 2025

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News·Plastic·USA

Vermont Plastic Bag Ban Achieves 91% Drop While 70% of Residents Approve

Vermont’s plastic bag ban has cut plastic bag use by 91% since July 2020, according to a new University of Vermont (UVM) study. The research, led by UVM professor Qingbin Wang and

Karmactive Staff

June 25, 2025

Architecture

The Expert Guide to Building Surveyors: When and Why You Need One

When it comes to property matters, having the right professional guidance can save you thousands of pounds and prevent costly mistakes. A qualified building surveyor brings specialised knowledge and experience that prove

Karmactive Staff

June 25, 2025

News·USA·Weather

Tropical Storm Andrea Forms in Atlantic with Record-Breaking Location, Expected to Vanish by Wednesday

Tropical Storm Andrea formed Tuesday in the central Atlantic Ocean, marking the first named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season. The storm sits far from land, roughly 1,205 miles west of

Karmactive Staff

June 24, 2025

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Australia·Health

New Oral Diabetes Therapy Mimics Exercise Effects: Treats Type 2 Diabetes While Preventing the 30% Muscle Loss Common in Weight Treatments

A groundbreaking oral medication that treats diabetes and obesity while preserving vital muscle mass has successfully completed early clinical trials. The drug, called ATR-258, works differently from popular weight loss injections by

Karmactive Staff

June 24, 2025

News·Travel

US Maintains Level 2 Travel Advisory for India: “Rape One of Fastest Growing Crimes,” Warns State Department

The United States has updated its travel advisory for India, maintaining the Level 2 classification that urges Americans to “exercise increased caution” while traveling in the country. The advisory, issued on June

Karmactive Staff

June 23, 2025

A male [[Great white shark]] off [[Isla Guadalupe]], [[Mexico]]. Along with many [[Mackerel scad|Mackarel scads]] seen in the background. Photo Source- Terry Goss (CC BY-SA 3.0)

Marine Life·News·UK

UK Sharks Surge as Sea Temperatures Hit Top 20 Fastest-Rising Globally by 2060

Rising sea temperatures around the UK are creating new homes for several marine species, including sharks, according to recent scientific research. Experts predict certain shark species will become more common in British

Karmactive Staff

June 23, 2025

Vampire Slayer Garlic Cheddar Curds Photo Source: Face Rock Creamery

News·USA

Trader Joe’s Recalls Vampire Slayer Cheese Curds in Northern CA and NV Due to Listeria Contamination

Face Rock Creamery has voluntarily recalled specific lots of its Vampire Slayer Garlic Cheddar Curds due to possible Listeria contamination. The affected cheese curds were sold at Trader Joe’s stores in Northern

Karmactive Staff

June 22, 2025

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Australia·Infestation·News

Tiny Beetle Threatens 500+ Tree Species Across Australia as Officials Abandon Perth Eradication Efforts

A tiny beetle is now posing a major threat to trees across Australia after Western Australian officials announced they can no longer eliminate the pest from Perth. The National Management Group determined

Karmactive Staff

June 22, 2025

Supercharged! Arsenal and Octopus Energy install electric car charging for fans at Emirates Stadium.

Business·Energy·News·UK

Octopus Charge Debuts: Home EV Charger That Cuts Driving Costs to Just 2p Per Mile

Octopus Energy unveiled its first home electric vehicle charger on June 19, 2025, adding to its growing range of home energy products. The new “Octopus Charge” promises to make EV charging simpler

Karmactive Staff

June 22, 2025