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In the Everglades, the disappearance of mammals is changing more than the animals that remain. Burmese pythons have spread through southern Florida and prey heavily on medium-sized and larger mammals, leaving a wildlife community that is less varied than it once was. That change may also be altering the way mosquitoes encounter the animals they feed on. Cotton rats are important hosts for Everglades virus, a mosquito-borne pathogen found in Florida. As other mammals become scarcer, mosquitoes appear to be feeding on these rodents more often. The result is a chain of ecological changes in which an invasive predator may…

Suhashas addressed the discussion surrounding the recent success meet of ‘Mandaadi’ with a heartfelt note thanking the Telugu audience for supporting him throughout his career. Rather than directly engaging with the remarks that sparked the conversation, the actor chose to reflect on his journey from making short films on YouTube to becoming a leading actor.Suhas thanks Telugu fans for supporting his journey from YouTube shorts to lead rolesIn his note, Suhas expressed gratitude to Telugu audiences for standing by him at every stage of his career. Recalling his early days, the actor said he began by making short films on…

Woman quits ‘dream job’ at Deloitte to become content creator A job can be a major part of a person’s life, but it does not always decide what comes next. Career paths can change as people discover new interests, take up different opportunities or simply realise that their earlier plans no longer fit.A LinkedIn post about Iswaryaa G P has started a conversation around this idea after she moved from a corporate career at Deloitte to work in content and storytelling.Iswaryaa’s career moveIswaryaa worked at Deloitte for over three years before moving into a new professional role.On LinkedIn, she described…

Shiv Kapur (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images NEW DELHI: More than two decades after winning India’s only individual Asian Games golf gold, Shiv Kapur believes the country’s current crop of golfers has the talent to bring another medal home from Nagoya.The golf competition at the 2026 Asian Games begins on Sept 30, with India fielding a six-member contingent comprising Yuvraj Sandhu, Veer Ahlawat and Saptak Talwar in the men’s event, and Pranavi Urs, Diksha Dagar and Aditi Ashok in the women’s competition.Kapur, who scripted history with his individual gold at the 2002 Busan Games, said that medal remains the defining…

File photo: The Pentagon is seen from the air, Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026, in Washington The Pentagon is considering withdrawing at least 25,000 US troops from Europe, potentially cutting the American military presence on the continent by nearly one-third, NBC News reported Thursday.The drawdown could be even larger, with some options involving the withdrawal of as many as 40,000 troops, according to current and former US and Western officials cited by NBC. Around 80,000 US troops are currently stationed in Europe.No final decision has been made on the possible reductions.Germany, Italy and Spain, which host some of the largest US…

Dev Sharma reveals being rejected as Lakshman in Ranbir Kapoor’s Ramayana due to height difference and in Prabhas Adipurush (Image Credits IMDb) Actor Dev Sharma, who now plays Lord Ram in ‘Mahakavya Shri Ramayan Katha has opened up about being turned down for the role of Lakshman in both ‘Adipurush’ and Nitesh Tiwari’s ‘Ramayana’, revealing that he was ultimately not cast in the latter because he was two inches taller than the actor playing Lord Rama. Speaking at the trailer launch of Mahakavya Shri Ramayan Katha, Dev also revealed that he had previously been considered for Lakshman in Adipurush but…

Photo: Alia Bhatt/ Instagram Grandparents and parents don’t always see eye to eye on the rules. Be it a little extra screen time here, one more piece of chocolate there. It’s one of the oldest tug-of-war in family life, and it turns out even Bollywood families aren’t exempt from it.Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor welcomed their daughter Raha in November 2022, and the couple has spoken openly about splitting parenting duties around their busy film schedules. Previously, Ranbir’s mother, veteran actress Neetu Kapoor, opened up about what it’s actually like being Raha’s grandmother, including the small, affectionate disagreements she has…

Parthiv Patel and Ajit Agarkar NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Parthiv Patel has emerged as a strong candidate to replace Ajit Agarkar as the men’s senior selection committee chairman if the incumbent and the BCCI don’t reach an extension agreement.TimesofIndia.com has learnt that Parthiv’s name has been circulating in Indian cricket’s power corridors for the last six months when key figures were preparing for life after Agarkar. While an extension for the Mumbaikar wasn’t off the table back then, a strong cosensus had been reached on Parthiv as the possible successor for the top job.If everything falls into place, Parthiv…

Hooper Island Lighthouse. Image Credit: WBOC For more than a century, the 1902 Hooper Island Lighthouse has stood three miles offshore in Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay. Years of exposure have left the historic structure badly in need of repair, but its latest owner sees an opportunity to give it a new purpose. Pennsylvania painter Rich Cucé paid $192,000 for the abandoned lighthouse after competing against several other bidders. The building has no running water, heat or electricity and faces major restoration challenges. Cucé hopes to repair the landmark and eventually create a destination focused on the Chesapeake Bay and its wildlife.How…

Allu Arjun and Atlee’s highly anticipated sci-fi action film Raaka has sparked fresh curiosity with its latest announcement. The makers have teased the arrival of a “global star”, although the identity of the actor has not been revealed. The update has once again brought back speculation surrounding Hollywood star Will Smith, who was reportedly in talks for a key role in the film. However, the makers have not confirmed that Smith is the actor being teased.’Raaka’ makers tease a ‘global star’The latest Raaka announcement has added another layer of mystery to the film’s promotional campaign. Sharing a short update on…