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North American iguanas rafted 5,000 miles to colonize Fiji: Study
A subset of North American iguanas likely landed on an isolated group of South Pacific islands about 34 million years ago — having rafted some 5,000 miles from the West Coast of the faraway ...The Hill - 15h -
These Iguanas Got Carried Away and Ended Up in Fiji, 5,000 Miles From Home
Genetic evidence suggests that the reptiles somehow managed millions of years ago to make an ocean crossing from North America to Fiji.The New York Times - 15h -
Iguanas likely crossed the Pacific millions of years ago on a record-setting rafting trip
Iguanas may have pulled off a 5000 mile voyage on a raft of floating vegetation to get to FijiABC News - 14h -
Iguanas probably floated to Fiji millions of years ago on record-breaking raft journey, scientists say
Lizards may have snacked on their raft of uprooted trees and plants on their months-long journey across the Pacific. Researchers have long wondered how iguanas got to Fiji. Most modern-day iguanas ...The Guardian - 5h -
One in 15 Americans has witnessed a mass shooting – study
Report finds that 7% of Americans have been present at the scene of a mass shooting and 2% have been injured in one. One in 15 Americans has witnessed a mass shooting, a new study shows, revealing ...The Guardian - Mar. 8 -
You Are Probably Wildly Underestimating How Many Americans Support DEI, New Study Shows
How popular is diversity and inclusion in Trump’s America, really? A new study suggests whatever you’re thinking, you’re probably wrong.Inc. - 6d -
Fentanyl exposure among U.S. children spiked over the past decade: Study
The majority of fentanyl exposure cases among teens was characterized as intentional misuse or abuse, according to the study published in the American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse.CBS News - Mar. 8 -
60 percent of Americans feel trapped in their jobs
Burnout is at an all-time high among Americans. That's according to a study from learning platform Moodle, which found that 66 percent of workers are suffering. This is a sharp increase in reported ...The Hill - 3d -
6 Spectacular North American Train Trips
The trains are destinations in themselves, offering a mix of spectacular sightseeing, onboard dining and glorious open-air observation cars.The New York Times - 4d -
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‘Out of the blue’: search for answers goes on after North Sea tanker collision
Investigators will look into reports deck of cargo ship Solong was unmanned when the catastrophe took place. In the North Sea, about 12 miles off the coast of East Yorkshire, the smouldering wreck ...The Guardian - 6d -
Can Steph Curry get to 5,000 3-pointers? The numbers say it's possible
Stephen Curry just hit 4,000 made 3-pointers for his career. Getting to 5,000 is possible.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Arrest warrants issued as death toll rises to 59 from Kočani nightclub fire in North Macedonia – Europe live
More than 150 people injured after blaze broke out in the early hours at Pulse club in town 60 miles from Skopje. North Macedonia’s public prosecutor Ljupco Kocevski has said five prosecutors ...The Guardian - 1d -
What Conner Mantz — and his coach — said following strong showing at the NYC Half
Former BYU All-American covered the 13.1-mile race in 59 minutes, 15 seconds and was the top American finisherYahoo Sports - 1d -
Wright puts up 24 as No. 2 North Texas knocks off No. 10 Tulsa 77-59 in AAC quarterfinals
Led by Atin Wright's 24 points, the second-seeded North Texas Mean Green defeated the Tulsa Golden Hurricane 77-59 in the American Athletic Conference Tournament quarterfinalsABC News - 3d -
Lendeborg's double-double helps UAB advance to AAC title game with 66-56 win over North Texas
Yaxel Lendeborg scored 23 points and grabbed 13 rebounds to lead No. 3 seed UAB to a 66-56 victory over No. 2 seed North Texas in an American Athletic Conference Tournament semifinalABC News - 2d -
Why you should open a $5,000 long-term CD now that inflation's falling again
Inflation fell in February for the first time since September. Here's why a $5,000 long-term CD could be worth opening now.CBS News - 5d -
CDC to study vaccines and autism, despite several studies already finding no link
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will study whether vaccines cause autism, despite numerous existing studies already showing there is no link.ABC News - Mar. 8 -
‘Novocaine’ leads numbingly slow weekend at domestic box office
Five new movies opened in wide release in North American theaters this weekend.ABC News - 1d -
L.A. Opera's silly 'Così fan Tutte' saved by the singing
L.A. Opera sets 'Così fan Tutte,' Mozart's sophisticated study of love and constancy, in a swanky American country club.Los Angeles Times - 5d -
From the archives: Living near Three Mile Island
In 1980, one year after the partial meltdown at the Three Mile Island Nuclear Generating Station in Pennsylvania, citizens at a town hall protested plans to release radioactive krypton gas still ...CBS News - Mar. 9 -
Mile Svilar asks for new €4 million contract
Mile Svilar has reportedly made his contract request clear in his talks with the capital club.The 25-year-old goal-keeper is in fact locked in negotiations with Roma who aim to extend his contract ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Roma surprised by Mile Svilar’s wage demands
Serie A side Roma are trying to hand goalkeeper Mile Svilar a new contract but they have been left surprised by his wage demands.Daniele Longo has reported about the situation, revealing that ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Former Panthers RB Miles Sanders plans to sign with Cowboys
According to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, former Panthers RB Miles Sanders plans to sign a one-year deal with the Cowboys.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Former Eagles RB Miles Sanders agrees to deal with rival Dallas Cowboys
Former Philadelphia Eagles RB Miles Sanders agrees to deal with rival Dallas CowboysYahoo Sports - 3d -
Dallas Cowboys to sign free-agent running back Miles Sanders
Free-agent running back Miles Sanders agreed to a one-year deal with the Dallas Cowboys.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Study finds ingredient in slushies made kids sick
Doctors in Europe are now saying kids under eight shouldn't drink slushies after a study found one of the ingredients sickened children. One of the authors of the study, Dr. Ellen Crushell, joined ...CBS News - 3d -
Wildfires are complicating cancer care: Study
Wildfires and other climate-induced weather extremes are posing an increased threat to cancer patients by shifting their treatment trajectories and access to care, a new study has determined. ...The Hill - 5d -
Aging Women’s Brain Mysteries Are Tested in Trio of Studies
Researchers identified a gene that seems to help slow brain aging in women, and studied links between hormone therapy, menopause and Alzheimer’s.The New York Times - 5d -
Will a collection agency sue over a $5,000 debt?
Debt collectors have the right to sue you over unpaid debts, but they won't always take that route.CBS News - Mar. 10 -
Fighter jets again intercept aircraft near Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate
The North American Aerospace Defense Command said the most recent incident occurred Sunday.The Hill - Mar. 10 -
DOGE mischaracterizes a study as transgender, and USDA cancels it
"CANCELLED: $600,000 grant to study 'menstrual cycles in transgender men,'" Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said on X last week. That's not what it was.CBS News - Mar. 10 -
Tennessee's Zakai Zeigler, Auburn's Miles Kelly get double technical fouls in SEC Tournament
Zakai Zeigler and Miles Kelly were issued double technical fouls in Tennessee basketball vs Auburn on Saturday in the SEC Tournament.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Microplastics may be stoking antibiotic resistance: Study
The microscopic shards of plastic found in every corner of the planet may be exacerbating antibiotic resistance, a new study has found. Bacteria exposed to these ubiquitous fragments, known as ...The Hill - 6d -
NIH terminating active research grants related to LGBTQ+, DEI studies
The National Institutes of Health is terminating several active research grants related to studies involving LGBTQ+ issues, gender identity and DEI.ABC News - Mar. 7 -
Sarah Harding breast cancer study spots 88 women at risk
The study at The Christie in Manchester was set up after Sarah Harding's death, aged 39.BBC News - 1d -
13 key players to watch during the 2025 women's NCAA tournament, including Hannah Hidalgo and Olivia Miles
Our list of 13 top players to monitor during the women's 2025 NCAA tournament, including Notre Dame's Hannah Hidalgo and Olivia Miles.Yahoo Sports - 16h -
Maps show support for climate policies, as EPA rolls back protections
Two-thirds of Americans support a transition to clean energy by 2050, and 3 out of 4 support regulating carbon emissions, according to a long-running Yale study. These maps show the results.CBS News - 4d -
Healthy Returns: Wegovy is linked to an increased risk of hair loss, study suggests
Novo Nordisk's weight loss drug Wegovy is linked to an increased risk of hair loss, a study suggests. Meanwhile, Dexcom received a warning letter from FDA.CNBC - 6d -
Most still trust CDC, NIH five years after COVID pandemic declaration: Survey
Most Americans still trust information from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and National Institute of Health (NIH) five years after the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a Tuesday study from ...The Hill - 6d
