A newly described species of native leafcutter bee sporting tiny, devil‑like facial “horns” has been unveiled by researchers in Western Australia’s Goldfields. The species, formally named Megachile (Hackeriapis) lucifer, was first collected in 2019 during a survey of pollinators around a critically endangered wildflower, Marianthus aquilonaris, and is now detailed in a peer‑reviewed paper in the Journal of Hymenoptera Research. Curtin University+1 Why scientists are buzzing about Megachile lucifer The female bees carry a conspicuous pair of forward‑curving “horns” on the clypeus (the front of the face) — a feature not seen in males. Researchers say the structures are sub‑millimetre

Updated November 12, 2025 Travelers across the U.S., Europe and beyond are still dealing with the fallout from Sonder’s sudden shutdown and planned liquidation this week, after Marriott International terminated its licensing agreement with the apartment‑hotel operator. The latest development today: Marriott has published a dedicated FAQ advising customers with pre‑paid Sonder reservations made through Marriott channels to contact their credit‑card issuing bank to initiate a refund request, signaling a shift away from earlier suggestions that refunds would be handled directly by Marriott. Marriott+2Business Insider+2 Key points at a glance What changed today (and why it matters) On Wednesday, Marriott

Updated: November 12, 2025 Rumors are ricocheting across social media that the IRS will drop fresh “stimulus” money into Americans’ bank accounts this month. That’s false. There is no new federal stimulus check scheduled for November 2025, and the IRS hasn’t announced any direct deposits. Local outlets that reviewed the claims are urging caution, noting that many viral posts are misreading old programs or state-only payments. KTVU FOX 2 San Francisco+1 At the same time, President Donald Trump is promoting a “$2,000 tariff dividend” idea — a separate proposal that’s not law and not an IRS payment. Independent budget analysts

Solana is hovering around the mid‑$150s to low‑$160s on Wednesday while crypto markets consolidate. ETF flows remain a bright spot for SOL, and fresh U.S. guidance on staking could prove pivotal for fund design and long‑run demand. At a glance Solana (SOL) price today — Nov. 12, 2025 Solana is trading near $160.55, down about 1.9% over the past 24 hours. The intraday range has been $153.72–$161.09, with circulating supply listed around 553.9M SOL and a market value of roughly $88.6B at press time. Investing.com What’s moving SOL today Broader crypto markets are in consolidation mode, with bitcoin, ether and