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politics4 hours ago•4 min saved

White House Reconsiders Narrative After Pretti Shooting Backlash

The White House quickly backtracked from early characterizations of Alex Pretti as a domestic terrorist after video contradicted those claims, urging independent investigations and signaling a reevaluation of federal enforcement in Minnesota. Trump spoke with Gov. Walz to coordinate action, including pulling federal agents from Minnesota and appointing Tom Homan to oversee operations, underscoring mounting GOP scrutiny of ICE and border patrol tactics while officials avoid definitive blame until investigations conclude.

via The Guardian|

#alex-pretti #border-patrol #independent-investigation

science9 days ago•27 min saved

Plants click back: moths use plant distress sounds to pick egg sites

Researchers found female moths (Spodoptera littoralis) can hear ultrasonic sounds emitted by drought-stressed plants and use these cues to decide where to lay eggs. In experiments without real plants, moths preferred locations near a stress sound; when healthy plants were present, they avoided the stressed plants, showing context-based decision-making that integrates sound with smell.

via Earth.com|

#insects #moths #oops

entertainment9 days ago•11 min saved

Bruno Mars Concert Tickets Hit Wallet-Shock Prices in 2026

Bruno Mars ticket prices are surging to roughly $500–$2,000 on Ticketmaster, sparking fan backlash. The piece argues the spike isn’t just Ticketmaster’s fault: artists now rely mainly on touring income as streaming payouts remain small and record labels take a cut. Higher venue costs, labor, gas, and inflation all contribute to the final price, with dynamic pricing amplifying costs when demand spikes. While some artists have intervened to curb resale, overall fans may need bigger budgets for live shows.

via The Root|

#bruno-mars #dynamic-pricing #entertainment