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On July 11, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1775, Simon Boerum, American farmer and politician (born 1724) passed away. In 1836, The Fly-fisher's Entomology is published by Alfred Ronalds. The book transformed the sport and went to many editions. In 1849, N. E. Brown, English plant taxonomist and authority on succulents (died 1934) was born. In 1889, Tijuana, Mexico, is founded. In 1912, Peta Taylor, English cricketer (died 1989) was born. In 1928, Bobo Olson, American boxer (died 2002) was born. In 1937, Pai Hsien-yung, Chinese-Taiwanese author was born. In 1959, Charlie Parker, English cricketer, coach, and umpire (born 1882) passed away. In 1995, Yugoslav Wars: Srebrenica massacre begins; lasts until 22 July. In 2006, Mumbai train bombings: 209 people are killed in a series of bomb attacks in Mumbai, India. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

A swarm of stink bugs and a river of rats: why India’s flowering bamboo causes a crisis for humans

Animals | The Guardian

July 11, 2026

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A swarm of stink bugs and a river of rats: why India’s flowering bamboo causes a crisis for humans

Every few decades mass blooming in Mizoram’s forests causes a rodent boom – and devastation to crops. The cycle is well-known, so why aren’t farmers and authorities better prepared?In the hills of Mizoram state in north-east India, the first thing that farmers notice are the swarms of stink bugs, known locally as thangnang. It can mean only one thing: the rats are coming. And with them, famine.As dawn breaks in Mamit district, Maunsanga, a 62-year-old farmer, walks across his plot, stopping where his rice crop once stood. He bends down to examine a broken stalk. Continue reading...

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