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Backyard Treasure: A Mastodon Jaw Unearthed in New York

December 19, 2024

Imagine this: You're digging in your garden, expecting to find nothing but dirt and roots, and suddenly, you unearth something extraordinary! This happened to a man in upstate New York. He wasn't looking for fossils, but that's exactly what he found. It all started with two large teeth, which he in

health

How COVID-19 Discrimination Impacts Asian Americans’ Mental Health

December 19, 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought an unwanted surge in anti-Asian American racism, leaving many in the community grappling with its mental health fallout. A recent study delved into how colorblind racial attitudes play a role in moderating the connection between pandemic-related racial discriminatio

crime

U. S. Pays $116M to Sexual Abuse Victims at Former Dublin Prison

December 18, 2024

In a major move aimed at addressing past injustices, the U. S. government has agreed to pay nearly $116 million to 103 women who were sexually abused while imprisoned at the Federal Correctional Institution in Dublin, California. This prison, once notoriously known as the "rape club, " had a history

science

Backyard Dig Yields Ancient Mastodon Bones

December 18, 2024

Imagine this: you're doing some yard work and suddenly stumble upon something huge, unusual, and very old. That's exactly what happened to a homeowner in Orange County, New York. While tidying up their backyard, they found two massive teeth hidden under some plants. Intrigued, they called in experts

crime

The Murder Trial of Bob Lee's Killer: A Closer Look

December 17, 2024

A San Francisco jury found IT consultant Nima Momeni guilty of second-degree murder in the 2023 stabbing death of tech executive Bob Lee, the founder of Cash App. The verdict was announced on Tuesday, following a week of jury deliberations that began on December 4. Momeni was acquitted of the more s

politics

Why Democrats Should Move to Youngstown

December 17, 2024

For a long time, Democrats have seemed out of touch with regular folks. The party's leaders spend too much time in Washington, D. C. , and not enough in places like Youngstown, Ohio. Moving the Democratic National Committee (DNC) headquarters there could help bridge this gap. In Youngstown, politic

technology

Saving Big on Samsung's Galaxy Tab S10+: Act Fast!

December 17, 2024

Ever dreamed of snagging a high-end tablet without breaking the bank? Well, Samsung's Galaxy Tab S10+ is having a super sale! This beast, packing a powerful Dimensity 9300+ chipset and 12GB of RAM, usually costs an arm and a leg. But guess what? Amazon's slashed the price by a whopping $209 for the

technology

Grab the Motorola Razr (2024) Foldable Phone at a Great Discount!

December 16, 2024

Are you looking for an affordable way to get into the foldable phone trend? The Motorola Razr (2024) might be your best bet! Right now, you can score the Beach Sand edition for $100 off on Amazon, bringing the price down to under $600. This foldable phone is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 7300X chi

politics

Trump's Pick for Security: Waltz on Hungary's Role in Ukraine Peace

December 16, 2024

Florida Republican Mike Waltz, Donald Trump's choice for national security adviser, recently spoke about Hungary's prime minister, Viktor Orbán, and his relationship with Trump. Orbán, known for his ties to Russia, met with Trump at Mar-a-Lago days before announcing talks with Russian President Puti

science

Exploring Rubisco's Performance in Early Land Plants

December 15, 2024

You know how Rubisco is crucial for photosynthesis? Well, scientists took a look at how this enzyme operates in some early land plants like conifers and lycopods. They found that under conditions where CO 2 is plentiful, Rubisco's carboxylase activity in these plants was similar to that in modern