## DeSantis urged to declare emergency over toxic red tide algae off Florida coast

Authored by theguardian.com

Environmentalists in Florida are calling on the governor, Ron DeSantis, to declare an emergency as a worsening “red tide” algae bloom off the state’s south-west coast threatens popular tourist beaches and is being blamed for the deaths of wildlife including fish and dolphins.

The Florida fish and wildlife conservation commission (FWC) has been monitoring a sizable patch of red tide, a naturally occurring phenomenon caused by overproduction of the harmful algae Karenia brevis, along a stretch of the Gulf coast.

The group has previously linked human activity, including toxic run-off from agricultural production, as an aggravating factor in the intensification of red tide events.

“We have a lot of them in the state of Florida, and it’s non-point source pollution, so it’s difficult to tackle.

We have improved communication tools, like creating a series of educational red tide animated videos,” a FWC spokesperson, Jonathan Veach, said in a statement.

Veach added: “Thus far, while recognizing the current intensification, this red tide bloom is still fairly typical in terms of timing, intensity and location.”.

Kuchta added that DeSantis had also approved funding for innovative technologies that can be “deployed immediately to protect water quality and public health from future harmful algal blooms, including red tide response”. »

### Putin marks 25 years in power: How the tsar crushed all his rivals

Authored by ynetnews.com

His rapid ascent was largely due to Yeltsin’s declining health, which severely impacted his ability to govern.

Despite these challenges, one lesson from Putin's 25 years in power is clear: writing off his regime prematurely is a mistake.

As history has shown, as long as Putin remains in good health, his hold on the Kremlin appears unshakable. »

### A woman made her AI voice clone say “arse.” Then she got banned.

Authored by technologyreview.com

“Losing my voice has been a massive deal for me because it’s such a big part of who I am.”.

Both Jules and Joyce have fed an AI tool built by ElevenLabs recordings of their old voices to re-create them.

Joyce typed a message for her voice clone to read out: “Come on, Hunnie, get your arse in gear!!” »

### Elon Musk is doing everything conspiracy theorists accuse George Soros of

Authored by forward.com

Influential conspiracy theorists across the globe portray Soros as a shadowy puppet master manipulating global politics and controlling media narratives to serve his own self interest.

Yet despite this, the right lauds Musk as a visionary, while continuing to vilify Soros.

Musk, of course, is not a shadowy puppet master operating behind the scenes, the role in which conspiracy theories traditionally cast Soros. »

### Economists say the GOP budget would destroy Medicaid and "disproportionately benefit the 1%"

Authored by salon.com

“Little things like that make a big difference not only in the budgeting process but in the morale of the people.

For example, Project 2025 advocated for "more robust eligibility determinations" and work requirements, which would push people off of Medicaid.

To meet the numbers outlined in the GOP proposal, “you’re talking about cuts of around 20%” to Medicaid, in particular. »

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