American actor and film producer known for environmental activism
DiCaprio and Bezos have launched the Phoenix Species Project, pledging $200 million to recover critically endangered species across 30 countries. The initiative has drawn swift criticism from critics who accuse the effort of greenwashing, while supporters point to the potential gains for threatened fauna and indigenous communities.
Museums and collectors are grappling with how the UK should protect fossils and determine if finds deserve national treasure status after high-profile sales and debates about export rules.
A collection of Edinburgh fringe reviews highlights how female artists reclaim agency through bold performances. From Leong Brophy’s feminist howl to Cave’s Swoon and Carrivick’s family-parody, the works interrogate representation, autonomy, and the male gaze, while the endometriosis piece foregrounds systemic misrecognition.
The Guardian, AP News, Independent, BBC Business, New York Post report that singer D4vd—David Burke—has entered a not guilty plea to murder and related charges in Los Angeles. His former private defense team has withdrawn, replaced by the LA County Public Defender’s Office after a financial evaluation deemed him eligible for appointed counsel. A status conference is scheduled for October; prosecutors maintain readiness to prove all charges beyond reasonable doubt.
A collage of Fringe reviews from The Guardian, The Scotsman and others highlights fresh stand-up and theatre, with praise for vulnerability, witty critique and strong stagecraft across Edinburgh venues. The works range from intimate autobiographical pieces to boundary-pushing comedies.