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This surprising mammal fossil is giving scientists something to chew on

2026-10-07
It’s likely you’ve already chewed and swallowed some tasty morsel today. But when did that ability emerge? New evidence points to at least the middle Jurassic, back when dinosaurs still reigned.

A Public Health-Minded Senator Asks: What Comes After Trump and Kennedy?

2026-10-07
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 Senator Patty Murray, a former chair of the Senate health committee, is forming a group of experts to examine how to insulate the C.D.C. from political interference.

In an 'ideal world' police would have arrested arsonist over threats before he murdered mother and four children, officer tells inquest

2026-10-07
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 Zak Bolland, 26, smashed the windows of the home of Michelle Pearson, 37, where she lived with her young family on Jackson Street, Walkden, Greater Manchester, as part of an escalating feud.

A lawsuit claims Starbucks’ ‘sugar-free’ protein drinks aren’t what they seem — so we asked an expert

2026-10-07
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 The lawsuit has left consumers scratching their heads — and wondering what’s really in their cups.

Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi detained over election chief protest

2026-10-07
Rahul Gandhi has been arrested several times at protests demanding the resignation of poll body chief.

Fed officials see another hike coming, but no sign as to when, minutes show

2026-10-07
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday released minutes from its Sept. 15-16 policy meeting.

California couple charged with abusing 14 surrogate-born children inside $10M Los Angeles mansion

2026-10-07
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 Security footage from the couple's $10 million Arcadia mansion allegedly revealed systematic beatings of 14 surrogate-born children by nannies and parents.

13 eye-popping Halloween decorations to make trick-or-treaters scream with delight

2026-10-07
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 A memorable Halloween display does not require a professional haunted-house budget. A few well-placed decorations can turn an ordinary front walk, window or living room into a scene that makes trick-or-treaters stop and look twice.

A lunch, then a march: How Rahul-led opposition once again kept police guessing

2026-10-07
The episode was the latest example of a ‘dhappa’ style protest that Rahul Gandhi and the Congress have recently used. The latest episode began after Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge announced an INDIA bloc sit-in at Jantar Mantar following the lunch. “Today, we will hold a…

Palestinians Stream Back to Northern Gaza on Foot

2025-01-27
Israel allowed displaced Gazans to begin crossing a military zone that bisects the enclave after a deadlock over hostage releases was broken.