UN human rights chief supports US-proposed Gaza ceasefire deal, cites “beyond catastrophic” situation (Reuters)

Analysis: Switzerland Peace Summit may become basis for Ukraine-Russia negotiations (Bloomberg)

Prosecutors spend first day of testimony in Hunter Biden’s gun trial detailing his drug problems (AP)

Aircraft noise exposure linked to higher BMI [Body Mass Index], cardiometabolic diseases (Medical News)

Study: Natural oil outperforms chemical agents as best mosquito repellent (Dagens.com)

Study: 61% of Americans will have cardiovascular disease by 2050 (The Hill)

Western diet linked to colorectal cancer, disrupts gut bacteria (The News International)

Australia: H7 bird flu found on third poultry farm near Melbourne [Australia] (Reuters)

Scientists say Covid vaccines likely fueled rise in excess deaths (The Telegraph)

Toronto [Canada] study: Weeklong social media detox improves self-esteem, body image (The Optimist Daily)

Transform walks into high-efficacy workouts with rucking [walking with a weighted backpack], the new fitness trend (The Optimist Daily)

Research shows birdwatching improves mental health, fosters well-being (Good Good Good)

Manila [Philippines]: Volcano erupts, sending 700 to evacuation centers (AP)

Sri Lanka hit by deadly floods, mudslides; 6,000 evacuated, 12,000 homes damaged (Sky News)

Human-caused global warming hits all-time high, new report concludes (Space.com)

Antarctic sea ice loss: once-in-2,000-year event, UK-sized area vanishes (Indy 100)

Earth warming at record rate: 92% of 2023’s record-breaking heat was human-caused (The Independent)

US: 1,000-mile [1,609-kilometer] “late-season atmospheric river” flood alert as California to Arizona hit by thunder deluge for next month (GB News)

Cicada insects emerge across 16 US states, but climate change is messing with their body clocks (CBS)

UK: Asian hornets survive winter for first time, experts warn of invasive species surge (Sky News)

UK has warmest, wettest May and spring on record (Sky News)

China’s biggest-ever solar farm goes online - with enough capacity to power a small country (The Independent)

Study: Floating solar panels could meet total electricity needs of some countries (AZoCleantech)

Santiago [Chile] residents make innovative use of discarded pet hair to clean waterways (Reuters)

Europe embraces balcony solar panels, offering renewable energy for all tenants (DW)

Saudi Arabia’s biodiversity safeguarded as desert land reclaimed, wildlife returns (UN Environment Programme)

Secret twin of STEVE [atmospheric phenomenon of a purple ribbon of light] appears before dawn, flows eastward (Live Science)

New physics theory: Time is an illusion created by quantum entanglement (BGR)

Sheybarah Island [Saudi Arabia]: 3.48 billion-year-old stromatolites [ancient sediment composed of microorganisms] suggest Earth life’s origin (The Debrief)

China’s lunar probe Chang’e 6 first to land and collect samples on far side of the Moon (GNN)

“Blaze Star” T Coronae Borealis to erupt some time this summer, will be visible to unaided eye in Northern Hemisphere sky (Live Science)

Pebbling: Humans adopt Gentoo penguins’ romantic rock-gifting gesture via social media (The Guardian)

Heartening quote of the day: “The humblest tasks get beautified if loving hands do them.” – Louisa May Alcott [vegan] (Bella Grace)

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