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New dinosaur species on display in Spain, more fossils expected
A newly discovered dinosaur species is now on display at a natural history museum in Spain. The Qunkasaura pintiquiniestra is a new type of titanosaur. It was found at the Lo Hueco fossil site and lived around 73 million years ago. The new public display comes after nearly two decades of careful study and investigation.… -
AI uncovers hundreds of new Nazca geoglyphs in breakthrough discovery
For over a century, archaeologists have marveled at Peru’s ancient line drawings. Now, a breakthrough using new technology is rewriting what people thought they knew about these massive works of ancient art. A team of scientists have used artificial intelligence to nearly double the number of known geoglyphs in just six months. By using AI,… -
Simone Biles to open restaurant at Houston’s Bush Airport in 2025
Olympics icon Simone Biles is flipping into a new venture, bringing her skills to the restaurant business. The most decorated gymnast in U.S. history is set to open her own restaurant, “Taste of Gold,” at the George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston. Biles is partnering with the Playmakers Group, a company known for developing athlete-themed… -
Johnny Cash takes center stage in the US Capitol with new statue unveiled
The “man in black” is standing tall in a new venue. Tuesday, Sept. 24, saw a bronze statue of country music legend Johnny Cash unveiled in a special ceremony at the U.S. Capitol. Cash will join a powerful companion, civil rights leader Daisy Bates. Her statue was unveiled back in May. The two are new… -
Maryland files new lawsuit over Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse
Maryland is ramping up its legal battle against the owners of the massive container ship Dali that led to the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. State officials filed a new lawsuit during the week of Sept. 22, against Singapore-based companies, joining a string of claims accusing them of knowingly sending an unsafe vessel… -
Korean Olympic pistol shooter Kim Yeji lands acting role — as an assassin
A South Korean pistol shooter who captured the internet’s attention with her silver medal performance at the Summer Olympics is now stepping into the world of acting. Kim Yeji has landed her first role in a movie, and she’s to play an assassin. Indian actor Anushka Sen took to Instagram to express her excitement to… -
Pro-Putin media simulates nuclear strike on London
A simulated nuclear strike on London has been broadcast by a pro-Putin TV channel. The visuals of the simulation show how the blast would claim 850,000 lives and leave millions of casualties. The four-minute video was shown on a propaganda channel in Russia as the U.K. debates whether or not to allow Ukraine’s military to… -
US urges Americans to leave Lebanon amidst fighting between Israel, Hezbollah
The U.S. government is urging Americans in Lebanon to leave the country as tensions between Israel and Hezbollah continue to escalate. The State Department issued an advisory on Monday, Sept. 23, warning U.S. citizens to depart while commercial flights are still available. Although flights are still operating, they are at reduced capacity, and that can… -
Tamagotchi makes a comeback: 90s virtual pets in a new generation
A 90s classic toy is catching the attention of a new generation. Tamagotchi, the egg-shaped virtual pet is making a sales comeback. The pocket-sized digital devices, owned by Bandai Namco, are once again flying off the shelves, with global sales more than doubled between 2022 and 2023. For the first time ever, the company has… -
Kmart to close its last full-size US store, only 1 location remaining
Another once strong American retail chain is set to fall to one store in the U.S., not dissimilar to the fall of Blockbuster. Discount department store Kmart plans to shut the doors of its last full-size store in the U.S. The Long Island location will close on Oct. 20, leaving just one smaller Kmart left… -
FTC sues 3 top pharmacy managers over price inflation
In a major move against the pharmaceutical industry, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission is taking legal action against three of the country’s largest pharmacy benefit managers, or PBMs. The companies are CVS Health’s Caremark Rx, Cigna’s Express Scripts and UnitedHealth Group’s Optum Rx. The FTC filed a lawsuit on Friday, Sept. 20, accusing the companies… -
Chechen warlord accuses Elon Musk of disabling his Cybertruck remotely
After claiming he was gifted a Cybertruck by Elon Musk, Chechen warlord Ramzan Kadyrov is now accusing the Tesla CEO of remotely disabling the vehicle. Back in August, Kadyrov took to social media to thank Musk for what he called “a gift from the heart,” and mentioned it would soon head to the battlefield. Once… -
Michelle Obama promotes new healthy kids drink to Costco shoppers
Shoppers at a Costco in northern California got a surprise visit from the former first lady, Michelle Obama. She wasn’t there as a regular shopper, but to promote her new healthy kids drink. She’s a cofounder of Plezi Nutrition, which is teamed up with actress Kristen Bell. The company is on a mission to help…