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A new piece examines how investigators map user identities and behavioural patterns across social media, drawing on open-source intelligence, AI tools and cyberpsychology. Framed around digital investigations and cybercrime, it looks at the methods used to link online accounts to real-world identities and what this means for privacy and cybersecurity practitioners tracking harmful activity online.

Ocean Conservancy is drawing attention to no-go zones for shipping, areas of the ocean where vessel traffic is restricted or should be avoided to protect marine life and reduce risks such as strikes on whales, pollution and noise. The advocacy group's message is prompting discussion about how shipping lanes are managed and whether more restrictions are needed.

A tool called the Agent Development Environment (ADE), with an orchestrator for running coding agents, has shipped and is available via cezar.run. The tool aims to give developers a dedicated environment for building and coordinating AI coding agents. Early discussion among developers is focused on whether a purpose-built environment and orchestrator can simplify managing multiple coding agents in real software projects.

Good Housekeeping has published a dietitian-backed guide to high-protein carbohydrates, listing foods that combine carbs with meaningful protein for shoppers. The feature aims to help readers make smarter grocery choices, highlighting options like legumes and whole grains that deliver both energy and protein in one item.

A new episode of a documentary series takes viewers inside the Philippines' Science City, offering a look at the country's hub for scientific research and development. The episode has drawn large audiences worldwide, with viewers discussing the facilities and the Philippines' growing role in regional science and technology.

Footage circulating online shows a Ukrainian Yak-52 trainer aircraft in action against a Russian attack drone, with the backseat gunner firing small arms at the drone before making an obscene gesture toward it. The clip highlights Ukraine's improvised use of light training aircraft with a rear-mounted gunner to intercept cheap Russian drones, a tactic that has drawn attention for its scrappy, low-cost approach to air defense.

A new study applies GeoAI methods to map where invasive albizia trees in Hawai'i threaten infrastructure and public safety. Albizia, one of the state's most damaging invasive species, grows rapidly and is prone to dropping large limbs and toppling in storms, endangering roads and power lines. The research, published with reference to the Hawaii Invasive Species Council's species profile, is drawing attention for showing how AI-assisted mapping can support resilience planning.

A grand waterfront home nicknamed the 'Taj Mahal' on Mississippi's so-called 'Secret Coast' is back on the market with an asking price of $2.5 million. The property's return to listings has drawn attention for its striking design and its location along the state's less-publicized stretch of Gulf coastline, prompting interest in both the house and the area.

California wildlife officials are warning residents not to pick up young deer found alone, saying the practice—dubbed 'fawn-napping'—causes the animals 'incredible stress'. Fawns are often left alone by their mothers for hours while does feed, and removing a seemingly abandoned fawn can separate it from a parent that is nearby and returning.

PewDiePie is teasing an unexpected release, saying he seriously should not be dropping it. The line, posted without details, has drawn well over two million likes as fans speculate about what the announcement could be — a product, a project, or something else from the YouTuber, who has kept his recent output unpredictable.

Analysts are focusing on 5.25% as a critical threshold in the bond market, arguing that government borrowing costs at or above this level could trigger serious strain for heavily indebted governments and force difficult fiscal choices. Discussion centres on whether rising yields mark a turning point for debt sustainability, central bank policy and investor confidence in major economies.

New research reported by ScienceAlert suggests a surprising correlation between cats and human happiness, based on data spanning 93 countries. The findings add to ongoing debate over whether pets genuinely improve wellbeing or simply reflect other lifestyle factors. Details of the study's methods and the strength of the link have not yet been widely reported.

Major US retailers, including QVC and Kohl's, are divided over adopting agentic shopping — AI tools that browse and purchase on behalf of customers. According to the Wall Street Journal, some see the technology as the next evolution of e-commerce, while others worry about losing direct customer relationships and control over branding and data. The debate reflects broader uncertainty in retail over how quickly AI agents will reshape online buying.

An investor says the main obstacle to putting money into Sri Lanka is the requirement to transfer funds to a local bank or brokerage, citing a past experience of needing government permission to withdraw money. They say they would invest immediately if a US-based fund offered exposure to Sri Lankan assets instead.

Glance has introduced an AI-powered shopping assistant for iPhone and iPad, integrating with Apple's Siri. The assistant is designed to help users discover and shop for products through conversational prompts. The move expands Glance's AI commerce offering to Apple's ecosystem, where it will compete with other shopping assistant apps.

A subsea communications cable linking the Philippines and Singapore has been cut, disrupting internet services for users in the region. Operators and providers are working to reroute traffic while repairs are arranged. Outages and slower connectivity have been reported, and residents are sharing the impact as engineers assess how long full restoration will take.

Philippine bank stocks are drawing renewed attention from investors as higher interest rates put pressure on lenders' profit margins. Analysts are weighing whether banks can keep earnings growing, since pricier funding can squeeze the spread between what banks pay depositors and what they earn on loans, making the sector's outlook a key talking point for markets.

Zcash has fallen nearly 20% over the past week, while BlackRock's IBIT ETF leads Bitcoin purchases among listed funds. In traditional finance, Citi is teaming up with Coinbase to enable stablecoin payments, a move seen as a sign that cryptocurrencies are becoming more deeply integrated into mainstream banking services and everyday payments infrastructure.

A Sam's Club executive discussed how fresh-food shopping habits are changing, in remarks covered by Fox Business. The executive outlined how shoppers' behavior around fresh groceries is evolving and what that means for the warehouse retailer's strategy. Beyond the headline claim that habits are shifting, no further details about the comments were provided.

Ukraine has begun deploying a razor-wire barrier designed to bring down drones by snagging and cutting their control cables. The fence targets cheap fibre-optic-controlled drones that have become a major threat on the battlefield, offering a low-cost defensive layer where electronic jamming is ineffective. The system has drawn attention for its simplicity, as engineers turn to improvised physical barriers to counter the growing scale of drone attacks.

A widely shared commentary argues that treating someone as less than human based on one's own assessment of their relative privilege is itself a form of dehumanisation. The author, an information security professional, warns that people who withhold basic respect on these grounds are 'not a safe person to be around.' The post has drawn modest engagement, resonating in ongoing online arguments about identity politics, class rhetoric, and whether condemning an 'oppressor class' justifies demeaning individuals.

A Mississippi publication is urging Congress to secure reliable long-term funding for the state's roads, arguing that dependable federal support is essential for maintaining and improving Mississippi's highway infrastructure. The piece frames federal action as necessary to give the state's transportation network a stable future rather than relying on short-term or unpredictable funding.

A government minister has said the courts backlog in England and Wales will still come down even though plans to restrict jury trials have been scrapped. The comments follow earlier proposals, floated to cut record delays in the justice system, that would have limited defendants' right to trial by jury for certain cases. Critics had warned the plans undermined a cornerstone of the legal system.

Claims are circulating that protesters have seized the Paris Stock Exchange, with posts declaring that the French people 'are not stopping' and calling it the beginning of a global revolution. The report has drawn thousands of engagements as France continues to see waves of public protest, but no official confirmation of an occupation of the exchange has been provided.