WASHINGTON (AP) — The horse transformed human history – and now scientists have a clearer idea of when humans began to transform the horse. Around 4,200 years ago, one particular lineage of horse quickly became dominant across Eurasia, suggesting that’s when humans started to spread domesticated horses around the world, according to research published Thursday […]
A mysterious ailment causing fish in the Florida Keys to spin in circles has touched off a frantic race to find the cause and save an endangered species before it’s too late. Eight months into scientists’ hunt, some think a primary suspect has emerged: Toxins from algae colonizing the seafloor may be causing neurological issues […]
A Maine woman accused of gunning down her boyfriend in a frantic 4:30 a.m. prank gone wrong last month can be heard screaming in the horrific aftermath on a doorbell camera through an open window, according to a new report. Olivia Babin, 20, faces a charge of negligent manslaughter in the death of Daniel Ford-Coates, […]
Cicadas are returning by the trillions in the U.S. this year – a synchronized emergence that begins when the dirt reaches a precise 64 degrees. The buzzing bugs have already come out in some places – here’s where. Where will cicadas emerge in 2024? Two cicada broods are emerging at the same time this year, meaning […]
Caitlin Clark has ascended to be one of the most popular faces in all of basketball — men’s, women’s, professional or collegiate — yet she won’t be getting paid what many people think she deserves. Clark was selected No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft on Monday by the Indiana Fever. After she […]
Reform UK has said it is “mortified” that it dropped a candidate for being inactive, after it turned out he had died. When York Central candidate Tommy Cawkwell failed to respond to a number of phone calls and emails, Reform rescinded his candidacy. It then emerged that Mr Cawkwell, an RNLI volunteer, had died following […]
New research points to a clear origin for humanity’s love of farm-raised chicken eggs. Archaeologists say they’ve found evidence showing that humans in Central Asia began to raise the forebears of modern chickens for their eggs as early as 400 BCE. The reliable supply of eggs also helped the bird become a widely sought-after animal […]
As some Republicans were agonizing over the party’s disappointing 2022 midterm election performance – and occasionally laying the blame at the feet of former President Donald Trump – New York Rep. Elise Stefanik tripled down. Shortly after Election Day, Stefanik, now the fourth-ranking House Republican and a top GOP fundraiser, endorsed Trump’s reelection bid – […]
The number of damaged objects increased as a result of Russia’s morning missile attack on Kyiv Oblast. Source: Kyiv Oblast Military Administration on Telegram Details: It is reported that as of 18:00, it is known about 21 damaged private houses in the region. The houses have partially broken windows, split doors and damaged roofs and […]
The video appears to show a Russian soldier being struck by a Ukrainian drone in Avdiivka.Khorne Group/Telegram Russian troops are trying to enter the town of Avdiivka through tunnels. Some troops emerged from a sewer and were struck by a Ukrainian drone, Ukraine claims. A video appears to show a soldier fleeing into a ruined […]
Alibaba (NYSE:BABA), the Chinese tech giant, disappointed investors in 2023 while many of its American counterparts delivered strong returns. Alibaba stock has declined almost 40% in the last 12 months, but new catalysts have emerged to drive the stock higher in 2024. Although regulatory risks need to be monitored carefully, I am bullish on Alibaba […]
Although it’s been around for years, a rat-shaped hole in a Chicago sidewalk, speculated to have actually been caused by a squirrel, recently went viral after it was featured in a post on X, the site formerly called Twitter. The post, which has been viewed more than 5 million times, inspired residents and non-residents alike […]