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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 - 17h -
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 agoABC 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 -
Early Humans Thrived in Rainforests
The discovery clashes with the traditional image of humans evolving on the savannas of East Africa.The New York Times - 6d -
‘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 -
Pope Francis showing early signs of kidney failure
Pope Francis remains in critical condition, with the Vatican saying blood tests reveal early signs of kidney failure. Doctors said the pope has not had another "respiratory crisis" since Saturday. ...CBS News - Feb. 23 -
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 -
Judge blocks DOE, OPM from disclosing troves of sensitive personal data to DOGE
A federal judge on Monday temporarily barred the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from accessing troves of sensitive personal data from federal agencies. U.S. District Judge Deborah ...The Hill - Feb. 24 -
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In 'Show Don't Tell,' Curtis Sittenfeld even treats cringey characters with humanity
A radiant contentment pervades Curtis Sittenfeld's stories in her latest collection, 'Show Don't Tell.'Los Angeles Times - Feb. 21 -
Luka Doncic Shows Dallas How It Could Have Made a Grave Mistake
Doncic’s transcendent talent is so rare that it should be given every opportunity to be maximized, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - Feb. 26 -
White House official pushes to axe Canada from Five Eyes intelligence group
Peter Navarro wants to increase pressure on country Donald Trump has threatened to annexFinancial Times - Feb. 25 -
Video shows Kansas senator getting booed after leaving town hall early
Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., was booed for leaving a town hall meeting early after facing questions about the efforts of the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency. Marshall ...NBC News - 1d -
A YouTuber in India is facing backlash over comments he made on a comedy show. Here's what to know
A famous YouTuber in India is facing public outrage and a police investigation after he made an allegedly obscene remark on a YouTube show last weekABC News - Feb. 20 -
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 -
The average IRS tax refund is more than 32% lower so far this season, early filing data shows. Here's why
The average IRS tax refund is more than 32% lower so far this season, according to early filing data. Here's what to know.CNBC - Feb. 26 -
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 -
VA axes another 1,400 employees
The Department of Veterans Affairs on Monday fired another 1,400 employees amid outcry over a lack of transparency from the agency after 1,000 workers were axed earlier this month. The VA said the ...The Hill - Feb. 25 -
Video shows rescue of father, son from narrow Utah cliffside
The stranded father and son found a backpack of supplies left behind by a previous hiker, rescuers said.CBS News - Feb. 24 -
The Trump-Musk show takes center stage: From the Politics Desk
The Donald Trump-Elon Musk dynamic is defining the political state of play at the White House, on Capitol Hill and outside of Washington.NBC News - Feb. 26 -
U.S. Economy Shows Signs of Strain From Trump’s Tariffs and Spending Cuts
Consumer and business sentiment is wobbling as fiscal support fades and fears rise that tariffs will lead to higher prices.The New York Times - 6d -
Netflix's new show from Mindy Kaling is loosely inspired by the Lakers
Netflix's “Running Point” stars Kate Hudson as the newly appointed head of the fictional LA Waves, a team loosely inspired by the Lakers.NBC News - 6d -
WATCH: Body camera shows deputy rescuing baby from burning apartment
A Barrow County Sheriff's deputy, along with a Winder Police officer in Georgia, rescued the baby trapped in a burning apartment.ABC News - 5d -
What did we learn from Meghan's new Netflix show?
The BBC's Daniela Relph takes a look at the Duchess of Sussex's new lifestyle series, 'With love, Meghan'.BBC News - 1d -
5 Takeaways From Meghan Markle’s Netflix Show ‘With Love, Meghan’
The new streaming series from the Duchess of Sussex has arrived. It shows her cooking, creating and harvesting, and feels like a billboard for things to come.The New York Times - 1d -
What did you do this week? I figured out if you could retire early from the stupid job you hate.
Sometimes you need to exit the long road to retirement earlier than planned.MarketWatch - 1d -
US to axe grants to 10,000 aid organisations
Decision to cut funding comes after secretary of state Marco Rubio reviews projects ‘on an individualised basis’Financial Times - 6d -
Missing tomb of Egyptian pharaoh solves one of ancient Egypt's great mysteries
CAIRO — A long lost tomb of an Egyptian pharaoh has been found, the country’s antiquities ministry said Tuesday, answering a great mystery of one of ancient Egypt’s most prosperous eras.NBC News - Feb. 20 -
A Boneyard Along the Thames River Reveals London’s Ancient Burials
Researchers have found dozens of human bones on the banks of the iconic river, many of them thousands of years old.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
Musician seeks help to recover ancient violin stolen in pub
The instrument is worth a six-figure sum but also holds a lot of emotional value.BBC News - Feb. 21 -
Roberto Cavalli ignites Milan runway with fiery creations inspired by ancient Pompeii
Fausto Puglisi offered a grand tour of Pompeii in his latest collection for Roberto Cavalli presented Thursday during Milan Fashion WeekABC News - 5d -
Trump officials want to ban junk food from SNAP. Past efforts show it's not easy to do
A push to ban sugary drinks, candy and more from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program may soon get a boost from new Trump Administration officialsABC News - Feb. 19 -
New video shows stranded father, teen son rescued from Utah mountain
New video shows the moment a father and his 12-year-old son were rescued from a steep cliffside in Snow Canyon in Utah. The pair was rescued after surviving on supplies that were left behind by ...NBC News - Feb. 23 -
Travis Hunter to skip NFL Combine workouts, so here are his best plays from college that show his skillset
Though Hunter isn't working out at the NFL Combine, there's plenty of evidence he's one of the draft's top prospectsCBS Sports - 6d -
Should Devin Booker demand a trade from the Phoenix Suns? | The Kevin O'Connor Show
The Suns are headed for a cloudy future. Does Devin Booker want to waste his prime years on it?Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Half of world’s CO2 emissions come from 36 fossil fuel firms, study shows
Researchers say data strengthens case for holding firms to account for their contribution to climate crisis. Half of the world’s climate-heating carbon emissions come from the fossil fuels produced ...The Guardian - 1d -
World Cup 2026 final to get half-time show with planning input from Coldplay
Fifa’s Gianni Infantino confirms event ‘This will be a historic moment for the World Cup’ The 2026 World Cup final is to feature a half-time musical show, imitating the Super Bowl, with artists ...The Guardian - 18h -
International aid groups axe thousands of jobs in wake of Trump funding freeze
Fears that cuts will ‘decimate’ ability to react to crises as sector loses expertise and skills at every level, report finds. Some of the world’s largest aid organisations are axing thousands of ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
Starbucks axes some drinks and staff in bid for US turnaround
Menu items getting the axe in the US include the Royal English Breakfast Latte.BBC News - Feb. 24
