People in southern Russia are reporting a surge in unusually aggressive Hyalomma ticks, which reportedly actively chase hosts instead of simply waiting in grass like ordinary forest ticks.

Russian media say the large ticks have become particularly active across regions including Rostov, Krasnodar, Stavropol, Astrakhan and Kalmykia.

The main concern is that Hyalomma ticks can carry Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever, a potentially deadly disease with a high fatality rate if untreated.

Some reports also claim the ticks are far less responsive to standard repellents than ordinary species.

‼️🇺🇸 🇨🇳 Chinese students greet President Trump with a flag-waving ceremony upon his arrival in Beijing.

https://x.com/di313_/status/2054606430247047580

🇫🇷 Police in France are warning drivers in rural areas to be on the lookout for drunk deer exhibiting erratic behavior caused by the consumption of fermented fruits — or as police called it, a “forest aperitif.”

The French police shared a video of a deer stumbling around in circles, jumping erratically, and basically acting like it's had one too many. The natural sugars ferment in their stomachs, giving them a buzz similar to being drunk—it's nothing like humans experience; it's just a wild-animal thing.

🇺🇸 Brawley, California. A car owner got quite a surprise when an earthquake hit while he was getting something out of his car, and the whole moment was caught on a home security camera. It was part of a swarm of more than 300 quakes to hit that area within a matter of hours.

Posted by Elon Musk

Is there a meaning behind this?

https://x.com/elonmusk/status/2054365608251453847/video/1

NOW - King Charles: "My ministers will also proceed with the introduction of Digital ID."

https://vxtwitter.com/i/status/2054514249616024045

Man accused of setting fire outside Trump Store in Tombstone
https://www.kold.com/2026/05/13/man-accused-setting-fire-outside-trump-store-tombstone/

Worker Treated At Erlanger After Industrial Accident In Bradley County
https://www.chattanoogan.com/2026/5/13/518765/Worker-Treated-At-Erlanger-After.aspx

Highway 50 closed in both directions west of Cañon City for vehicle fire
https://www.kktv.com/2026/05/13/highway-50-closed-both-directions-west-caon-city-vehicle-fire/

Sparks firefighters battling fire at Greenbrae and Covina
https://www.kolotv.com/2026/05/13/sparks-firefighters-battling-fire-greenbrae-covina/

Crews respond to house fire in Town of Chenango
https://www.wbng.com/2026/05/13/crews-respond-house-fire-town-chenango/

Two firefighters injured, nine displaced after Schenectady fire
https://wnyt.com/top-stories/two-firefighters-injured-nine-displaced-after-schenectady-fire/