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Scientists Finally Crack the 100-Million-Year Evolutionary Mystery of Squid and Cuttlefish
A new genomic study is beginning to untangle the long-standing mystery of how squid and cuttlefish evolved, revealing a surprisingly complex and delayed path to their modern diversity. Credit: Shutterstock Genomic analysis reveals squid and cuttlefish evolved in deep oceans, survived mass extinction in refuges, and later rapidly diversified, following a “long fuse” evolutionary pattern. Squid and cuttlefish have long…
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A shadowy, pro-Iranian group claimed a spate of attacks in Europe. But it might be a facade
London — A shadowy, pro-Iran group has claimed responsibility for a spate of recent attacks on Jewish communities and American interests in Europe. The incidents, which the group posted about via social media accounts affiliated with pro-Iranian militias, include an arson attack on Jewish community-run ambulances in the United Kingdom, an explosive device detonated in front of a synagogue in Belgium…
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The most famous movie set in every state
“Hairspray.”New Line Cinema Every state is home to at least one truly iconic movie. We used box-office success, awards, and pop-culture staying power to determine the most famous. Some states were no-brainers, while others had myriad options. A movie doesn’t need the backing of a major studio to become famous; a small-budget cult classic can be just as iconic —…
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Arkansas legislators seek input from health care professionals to help inform policy
FAYETTEVILLE — Health care workers are the foot soldiers in the battle to improve care in Arkansas, and legislators need their input to make sure state policies and programs are having the most impact, according to state Rep. Aaron Pilkington. Providers should be inviting legislators to their facilities, hospitals, clinics and so on to show them what is being done…
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How much sway does Trump have over Hungarian voters?
Get out and vote for Viktor Orban, US President Donald Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform in all caps ahead of the national elections in Hungary as campaigning reached the final stretch. This Sunday, Hungarians will decide Orban’s fate at the ballot box. The sitting prime minister has blocked as much European aid to Ukraine as he could, is openly critical of the European Union (EU)…
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Grief and rage in Lebanon ahead of talks with Israel in the US
SIDON, Lebanon (AP) — Women in black screamed in grief and toddlers sobbed uncontrollably, calling out for their dead fathers and uncles. Men in uniforms, pistols strapped to their belts, wept openly for their comrades at the funerals on Saturday for 13 Lebanese state security officers killed in an Israeli airstrike the day before. In the past week, similar funeral…
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Harish Rao slams Telangana govt over delay in crop procurement, farmer neglect
Hyderabad: Former minister T Harish Rao has strongly criticised the government for repeatedly urging farmers to adopt crop diversification while failing to procure the produce grown under such initiatives. During his visit to the cotton market yard in Siddipet on Saturday, April 11, Harish Rao expressed concern that farmers are not receiving timely support. He alleged that essential inputs such…
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5 Things Experts Say You’re Getting Wrong About Protein
Protein has become a heavily marketed nutrient, with social media and updated guidelines encouraging higher intake, but experts say the science hasn’t shifted as dramatically as the hype suggests. Credit: Shutterstock Protein is essential but widely overemphasized; most people already get enough, and balance matters more than excess. Walk through a grocery store today, and you will likely see protein…
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10 Forgotten Fantasy Movies of the 2000s That Are Better Than You Remember
The 2000s were positively rife with fantasy films. The popularity of movie series like Harry Potter and The Lord of the Rings led to an influx of movies in a similar vein, with several fantasy books getting big-screen adaptations and other magical-leaning stories getting their chance as well. While many of them weren’t particularly well-received at the time and have…
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Actor Ranveer Singh meets RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat in courtesy call
Ranveer Singh at RSS office in Nagpur Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh met Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat during a low-key visit to Nagpur on Friday, April 10. He was seen paying tribute to RSS founder Keshav Baliram Hedgewar and Madhav Sadashiv Golwalkar at the Hedgewar Smruti Mandir in Reshimbagh. According to reports, the actor interacted with functionaries and…
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