Bevan Hurley

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Their deafening din resembles a flying saucer from a 1950s sci-fi, and has been recorded at sounds louder than a jet engine. After 17 years burrowed eight inches underground, feeding on sap from tree roots, billions of cicadas have begun to emerge across the United States as the soil temperature reaches 18C (64F).

1 week ago | thetimes.com | Bevan Hurley

A suspected terrorist who allegedly planned to livestream a bomb attack on a record-breaking Lady Gaga concert in Rio de Janeiro had been deported from the United States last month, Brazilian police said. Luis da Silva, 44, plotted to place improvised explosives near the stage at Saturday night’s show on Copacabana beach that was attended by 2.5 million fans, Felipe Curi, of the Rio de Janeiro civil police, told reporters.

1 week ago | thetimes.com | Bevan Hurley

Corporations in the United States are scaling back their sponsorship of LGBT Pride events amid a broader rejection of diversity initiatives under President Trump. Organisers of large Pride events in New York and San Francisco said they had lost between $200,000 and $300,000 each, about 10 per cent of their operating budget, with promised funds being withdrawn and long-term corporate partners no longer returning calls.

1 week ago | thetimes.com | Bevan Hurley