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Electric vehicle sales in Europe jumped sharply in January, widening the gap with the United States, where EV adoption is growing more slowly. The surge is attributed to stronger European demand and automakers rolling out cheaper models to meet emissions rules. Industry watchers say the contrast highlights how policy and pricing are pulling the two markets in different directions.

Iran is signalling a dual-track stance: it says it remains open to diplomatic negotiations while insisting it is fully prepared for military confrontation if needed. The statement underscores Tehran's effort to balance pressure and engagement amid ongoing regional and international tensions. Observers are watching whether talks materialise or whether readiness for conflict takes precedence.

A writer says they dropped Grammarly in favour of a locally run large language model, meaning all drafting and grammar checking now happens on their own laptop instead of in the cloud. The move is pitched as a privacy win: no text is uploaded to external servers. It reflects a broader interest in offline AI tools that handle everyday tasks without sending personal data to third parties.

New research indicates that genomic inbreeding in pigs leaves detectable genetic signatures that affect production traits such as growth and yield. By analyzing genomic data, scientists can measure how inbreeding influences economically important characteristics in livestock. The findings are relevant for breeding programs seeking to balance genetic selection with the risks of inbreeding depression in pig farming.

Tony Romo is leaving CBS Sports, ending his run as the network's lead NFL color commentator. Romo joined CBS in 2017 after retiring as the Dallas Cowboys quarterback and became one of the highest-paid broadcasters in sports. Reaction is focused on what prompted the split and where he might land next.

Darby Brown, sports anchor at CBS Austin, is leaving Texas after a decade with the station. The departure marks the end of a ten-year run covering local and national sports for Austin viewers. Details about his next move or replacement have not yet been announced, and viewers have been reacting to the news of his exit.

A review of experiments on African savanna grasslands finds that grasses are eaten, decompose and burn, returning much of the carbon in their leaves and stems to the atmosphere. The study concludes that long-term carbon storage in these grasslands happens mainly below ground, in soils, and found no consistent increase in storage from the experiments examined.

Gardeners are being reminded that October and November are key months for autumn garden care. With dry yellow leaves piling up, routine jobs include raking, clearing beds and tidying borders using basic tools such as a wheelbarrow and rake. Seasonal upkeep now helps protect lawns and prepare gardens for winter and spring growth.