Mexico, ’s howler monkeys dropping dead as heat toll mounts
Howler monkeys in Mexico’s southeastern tropical forests are dying from dehydration due to a nationwide drought and heat waves.
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A transitional period with lots to do in the garden
In May, gardens in Cyprus are filled with blooming flowers such as roses, Queen Elizabeth roses, and Texas Ranger shrubs. Fruit trees like oranges, lemons, and olives are popular in gardens, and the last month to feed them with fertilizer is May. Prunus and citrus trees are hermaphrodite and can be affected by diseases like canker. Mediterranean fruit fly is a common problem for fruit trees in Cyprus. Agapanthus and Hemerocallis are popular summer flowering plants, while Bougainvillea is a much-loved climber that grows well in dry and hot conditions. Bougainvillea is known for its brightly-colored bracts and can be challenging to prune.
Larnaca health officials intensify anti-mosquito efforts
Fact: Municipal health service officers in Larnaca are carrying out anti-mosquito spraying due to continuous sightings of the Aedes aegypti, known as the yellow fever mosquito, which can spread various diseases.
More than 1.5 million flock Brazil’s Copacabana for free Madonna concert [PHOTOS]
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More than a million people attended a free Madonna concert on Copacabana beach in Brazil, with the city estimating a crowd of 1.6 million. The concert took place in hot temperatures, with firefighters spraying water to cool fans. Madonna performed for over two hours, including hits like “Like a Prayer” and “Vogue”. The event also featured Brazilian pop artists and samba musicians. Authorities deployed 3,000 police officers to ensure safety, and the concert was expected to boost Rio’s economy by about 300 million reais.
Freeland’s new federal budget hikes taxes on the rich to cover billions in new spending | CBC News
Fact: Ottawa plans to spend .9 billion more than planned over the next five years, with a projected billion deficit this fiscal year.
Canada Hikes Capital Gains Tax to Raise Billions for Housing – BNN Bloomberg
Canada will raise capital gains taxes on businesses and wealthy individuals to help pay for new spending aimed at making housing more affordable and improving the lives of young people. Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland said the government will tax Canadian companies on two-thirds of their capital gains, up from half currently.
Man arrested for setting fire to US Sen. Bernie Sanders’ office door in Vermont
A man named Shant Soghomonian was arrested for starting a fire outside Senator Bernie Sanders’ office in Burlington, Vermont. Security cameras recorded him spraying a liquid near the door and setting it alight before leaving the building. No one was injured, but there was damage to the door and surrounding areas.
Larnaca wages war on mosquitoes
The Larnaca municipality is continuing inspections and spraying of areas with high volumes of mosquitoes. They are placing emphasis on salt lakes, using biological insecticides, and spraying rainwater gates, outdoor pools, and other stagnant water areas. Residents are urged to take measures to prevent mosquito larvae from hatching by avoiding stagnant water and clearing wild vegetation.