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George Monbiot warns that a mink farm in Utah could become a breeding ground for the next global pandemic, with little action being taken to prevent it. Mink can catch and spread respiratory viruses, creating opportunities for dangerous mutations. The concern is that weak regulation of fur farming could turn a local animal-health issue into a worldwide public-health threat.

Democrats won nearly every closely watched race against Republicans, according to Wired. The sweeping results could reshape political power and signal a broad shift in voter support.

Canva announced layoffs affecting 22 percent of its workforce alongside broader company changes. The move makes the design platform one of the larger tech firms to undertake a major staff reduction, affecting many employees and signaling continued cost-cutting across the sector.

The hidden AI-related debt of major US technology companies reportedly rose 90% to $3.2 trillion over six months, according to Hacker News. The scale of these less-visible obligations could raise concerns about financial risk as firms expand AI infrastructure. It matters because large hidden liabilities may affect investor confidence and the broader tech sector.

Indian startup EloElo has secured $80 million from NBCUniversal to invest in India's growing microdrama market. The funding signals international media interest in short-form serialized video and could intensify competition in a fast-growing entertainment segment.