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Giant step: first known adult T. rex footprints found

Giant step: first known adult T. rex footprints found

The first known series of adult Tyrannosaurus rex footprints has been discovered in North Dakota, offering a rare glimpse into the movement and behavior of the iconic dinosaur, according to a study published in a scientific journal.

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Dolly Parton’s Life Told Through Six Iconic Songs

Dolly Parton’s Life Told Through Six Iconic Songs

Dolly Parton's career has been marked by a unique ability to bridge divides in a polarized America. Her refusal to take political stances has contributed to a net approval rating of 65%—a stark contrast to figures like Barack Obama (14%) and Donald Trump (-19%).

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T.Rex skeleton sells for $50.1 million at New York auction

T.Rex skeleton sells for $50.1 million at New York auction

A T.Rex skeleton nicknamed ‘Gus’ sold for a record $50.1 million at an auction in New York, according to the source. Auction Breaks Previous Records The T.Rex skeleton, known as ‘Gus,’ is nearly 80% complete and is

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Italians Bemused by Milan Bull Mosaic Restoration

Italians Bemused by Milan Bull Mosaic Restoration

Italians have expressed confusion and amusement over the recent restoration of a famous bull mosaic in Milan, with some questioning the absence of the animal's 'lucky-charm' testicles, according to BBC News.

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Dead humpback whale off Baltic Sea, Newport Beach

Dead humpback whale off Baltic Sea, Newport Beach

A humpback whale found stranded in the Baltic Sea near Niendorf on 23 March 2026 is in very poor health and unlikely to survive, according to the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW). In a separate incident, a dead humpback whale was discovered near Newport Beach, California, on 28 March 2026.

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Giant new dinosaur identified from fossils in Thailand

Giant new dinosaur identified from fossils in Thailand

Researchers have identified the largest dinosaur ever found in Southeast Asia, named Nagatitan chaiyaphumensis, from fossils discovered in Thailand. The sauropod weighed 27 tonnes and lived around 100 to 120 million years ago, according to a study published in Scientific Reports.

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States Should Tax Windfall Oil Profits to Fund Crisis Recovery

States Should Tax Windfall Oil Profits to Fund Crisis Recovery

The recent surge in fossil fuel prices has generated massive windfall profits for energy companies, prompting calls for governments to tax these gains and use the funds to support crisis recovery, according to a report by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA).

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Kilauea’s 45th Episode: Halemaumau Crater Spews Lava

Kilauea’s 45th Episode: Halemaumau Crater Spews Lava

On April 23, 2026, the Kilauea volcano on Hawaii's Big Island erupted for the 45th time since December 2024, sending lava fountains up to 700 feet high from the Halemaumau crater. According to the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO), the eruption ended abruptly after 8.5 hours.

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