Barn owls cut vineyard rodent populations by up to 52%, California study finds

Texas brothers convicted in $240 million cattle investment fraud affecting 2,200 people

Joshua and Jason Link have been found guilty of running a fraudulent cattle investment scheme. The pair persuaded more than 2,200 investors that their money was being used to buy cattle. Through contracts that did not actually exist, they collected over $240 million. Investigators found that the funds were instead spent on personal luxuries rather than the investments promised to victims. The case has caused severe financial losses for the many people who trusted them.

Jharkhand Congress MLA booked for rape after 14-year-old girl alleges assault and forced abortion

A Congress MLA from Jharkhand has been booked on rape charges following a complaint from a 14-year-old girl who accuses him of sexually assaulting her. The girl also alleges that she was forced to undergo an abortion after the assault. Police have registered a case against the legislator based on her allegations. The article reports the case as it has been filed, and the accusations remain unproven at this stage.

NOAA Says El Niño Is Intensifying and Expected to Persist Until March 2027

Moradabad volunteers have removed 1.2 lakh kg of waste from Ramganga since 2018

Since 2018, volunteers in Moradabad have worked to clean up the Ramganga river, which has faced growing pollution. The Clean Up Ram Ganga Campaign, started by Kapil Kumar that year, has organized more than 218 clean-up drives with over 5,000 participants. Beyond collecting trash, the effort promotes responsible waste handling, including composting organic material. Organizers are also working to address untreated sewage entering the river. Kumar hopes these steps will bring lasting changes in how the community treats the waterway.