Ancient humans made tools from animal bones 1.5 million years ago

A new study says early humans were regularly using animal bones to make cutting tools 1.5 million years ago

ABC News - 16h

Ancient humans made tools from animal bones 1.5 million years ago

WASHINGTON — Early humans were regularly using animal bones to make cutting tools 1.5 million years ago.

NBC News - 14h

Trove of Ancient Axes Shows Early Humans Made Tools From Bones

Deep in a trench in Tanzania, researchers found dozens of tools crafted from animal bones some 1.5 million years old.

The New York Times - 16h

Voyage AI Just Sold for $220 Million—After Launching Less Than Two Years Ago

Here’s why acquirer MongoDB found the anti-hallucination tech particularly valuable.

Inc. - Feb. 24

‘Technofossils’: how humanity’s eternal testament will be plastic bags, cheap clothes and chicken bones

Fast fashion and drinks cans among technological-age matter most likely to endure as fossils, say scientists. As an eternal testament of humanity, plastic bags, cheap clothes and chicken bones are ...

The Guardian - Feb. 22

Climate change is coming for coastlines, from ancient cities to modern California: Study

Climate change-induced seawater intrusions are hastening the collapse of buildings in the ancient Egyptian port city of Alexandria — posing threats similar to those challenging coastal California, ...

The Hill - Feb. 21

Oscars 2025 surprise: Viewership up slightly from last year at 19.7 million

The availability of the 97th Academy Awards on streaming platform Hulu likely added younger viewers to the telecast.

Los Angeles Times - 2d

Oscars flashback: Documentaries about children prevailed 20 years ago

'Born Into Brothels' and a short about children marching during the civil rights era won Oscar gold in 2005.

Los Angeles Times - Feb. 19

Remains found in search for woman murdered by husband 12 years ago

Police "strongly believe" they have found the body of Rania Alayed from Manchester buried by a road.

BBC News - Feb. 26

Man's brain turned to glass by Vesuvius ash cloud 2,000 years ago

The pea-sized brain was found in the skull of a 20-year-old man killed in the volcanic eruption.

BBC News - 6d

Teen allegedly kidnapped by mother 7 years ago is found safe in Colorado

A teenager whose mother is alleged to have abducted him in Atlanta seven years ago was found alive in Colorado after a woman later determined to be his mother was spotted breaking into a house ...

NBC News - 8h

The digital tool protecting Ukrainian architecture from war

Yahoo News - Feb. 21

HP to Buy Humane, Maker of the Ai Pin, for $116 Million

Humane, which marketed its Ai Pin as the next big thing after smartphones, had raised $240 million from investors, including OpenAI’s Sam Altman. The pin will be discontinued.

The New York Times - Feb. 19

On This Clothing Brand’s Website, You Can ‘Add to Cart’ the Entire $1.5 Million Business

After 34 years, designer-founder Wendy Mullen, whose first retail clothing shop was in the back of an NYC record shop, is done with online retail.

Inc. - Feb. 21

37-year-old boosted her income from $300,000 to nearly $1 million in 3 years: 'I'm always looking for areas where I can be a student'

Venus Wang switches jobs when she stops learning, taking career risks that have nearly tripled her income to nearly $1 million.

CNBC - 1d

Researchers confirm Hall of Famer Bobby Hull had CTE when he died 2 years ago

Bobby Hull's widow says the Hall of Famer and two-time NHL MVP who helped the Chicago Blackhawks win the 1961 Stanley Cup had chronic traumatic encephalopathy when he died two years ago

ABC News - Feb. 19

LeBron James reunites with Trail Blazers employee he knocked over five years ago

The 40-year-old Lakers star reunited with a familiar face before his 40-point game against the Trail Blazers.

ESPN - Feb. 21

Judge frees New York man after sentencing him to 5 life terms 27 years ago

Walter "King Tut" Johnson was sentenced to five life terms in 1997 by a judge who later released him from prison after 27 years.

CBS News - Feb. 22

If you invested $1,000 in Nvidia 10 years ago, here’s how much money you’d have now

If you had invested $1,000 in Nvidia when the company first went public in 1999, you'd have more than $5 million today.

CNBC - Feb. 26

Plastic Bags Were Banned in NYC 5 Years Ago. They’re Still Floating Around.

The muse of American Beauty, Katy Perry and bathroom trash cans everywhere just won’t go away.

The New York Times - 4d

52 Years Ago, Warren Buffett Wrote a Truly Remarkable Letter. Here’s Why It’s So Inspiring Today

Warren Buffett is a hero to many in business, not just for his investment success, but for his leadership prowess as well.

Inc. - 22h

Hackers steal $1.5 billion from exchange Bybit in biggest-ever crypto heist

Bybit, a major cryptocurrency exchange, has been hacked to the tune of $1.5 billion in digital assets, in what’s estimated to be the largest crypto heist in history.

NBC News - Feb. 21

Hackers steal $1.5 billion from exchange Bybit in biggest-ever crypto heist

Bybit, a major cryptocurrency exchange, has been hit by the largest crypto heist in history.

CNBC - Feb. 22

Xavier Woods and Kofi Kingston say Big E's neck injury stunted The New Day: 'We should have evolved' years ago

The two members of New Day discuss how Big E's neck injury put the group in a holding pattern

CBS Sports - Feb. 21

46.1 million people counted in Iraq’s first census in nearly 40 years

The final results of Iraq’s first census in nearly 40 years released Monday show the population has reached 46.1 million.

NBC News - Feb. 25

31 million Americans borrowed money for health care last year: Poll

More than 31 million Americans borrowed money last year to pay for health care, a new survey found. Those Americans borrowed about $74 billion, despite most of them have some form of health ...

The Hill - 16h

LA Times reportedly removes new AI tool from story after it downplayed KKK

A day after launch of contentious feature, its bias meter said some accounts see Klan as ‘responding to societal changes’. The Los Angeles Times has reportedly removed its new artificial ...

The Guardian - 17h

Andrew Tate and His Brother, Facing Human Trafficking Case, Arrive in Florida From Romania

The abrupt departure of Andrew and Tristan Tate, who had been held in Romania for two years, raised questions about whether the Trump administration had intervened.

The New York Times - 6d

Boy surprised with gift made from sweet tubs he saved from landfill

Six-year-old Teddy is gifted a "buddy bench" after saving more than 2,500 tubs from landfill.

BBC News - 5d

40-year-old self-made millionaire: These 5 habits helped me get rich

Parent Portfolio co-founder Jonathan Sanchez says he never expected to become a millionaire, but there were a few key habits that led him to financial success.

CNBC - Feb. 22

After 53 Years, Southwest Airlines Just Made a Heartbreaking Announcement. It’s the Start of the End of an Era

Once upon a time, Southwest Airlines employees seemed like they were having fun. Now, things are changing.

Inc. - Feb. 23

After 50 Years, McDonald’s Just Made a Smart Announcement That Will Attract the Best Customers

Eggs are expensive. But McDonald’s is offering $1 Egg McMuffins. Here’s why that’s a smart business idea.

Inc. - 6d

Chargers, defensive back Elijah Molden agree to three-year extension worth $18 million, per reports

After being acquired in a trade from the Titans, Molden had a career year with the Chargers

CBS Sports - Feb. 21

Bills' James Cook wants to 'get what I deserve' in new contract, hints at $15 million per year

Cook is coming off a season where he rushed for a league-high-tying 16 touchdowns

CBS Sports - Feb. 21

The 10 states where $1 million runs out the fastest in retirement—it's just 12 years in Hawaii

In most U.S. states, $1 million in retirement savings can last for 30 years or more. In Hawaii, that amount runs out in just 12 years, says a recent report.

CNBC - Feb. 25