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Noah’s Ark researchers ‘inching towards’ confirmation after drilling challenges natural-rock theory
Researchers investigating the Durupınar formation in eastern Turkey say drilling and soil sampling have strengthened their case that it could contain evidence linked to Noah’s Ark. The claim remains unconfirmed, and planned soil analysis is intended to assess whether the evidence indicates human activity or decayed wood. The formation is about 538 feet long and…
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Vile wine mom buddy of GOP governor got very light sentence for drunkenly maiming teenager with her Escalade. Now a suspected revenge plot has backfired spectacularly and returned her to jail
Sara Polston, an Oklahoma woman who served 73 days of an eight-year sentence for a drunken crash that severely injured a teenager, has been jailed again. Prosecutors have charged her with two felony counts of illegal voting, alleging she voted in two Republican primary elections while barred from voting as a convicted felon; she has…
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Bellingham shines as England thrash Croatia, while Uefa weakens anti-racism stance
England beat Croatia 7-0 in Rijeka in a dominant Nations League performance, with Jude Bellingham prominent in a fluid, technically strong team. The result suggested England can be a serious force, though the writer cautions that Croatia’s performance offered limited resistance. The match was supposed to be played behind closed doors as punishment for racist…
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5 restaurant chains serve up the best breakfast value as Americans look to save
A ranking of breakfast chains offering good value highlights five less obvious choices for Americans seeking affordable, convenient meals. The picks show that budget options can include diners and coffee shops as well as familiar fast-food restaurants. Tasting Table assessed affordability, access, rewards, menu variety and convenience, selecting Caribou Coffee, IHOP, Burger King, Wendy’s and…
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A RuneScape Animated Show Is Coming With a World-Famous Content Creator Attached
Jagex has announced an animated adaptation of RuneScape, expanding the fantasy world of Gielinor beyond its games. The project is being made by Lyrical Animation with gaming creator Charlie “MoistCr1TiKaL” White, whom Jagex describes as a devoted player; the announcement came alongside news that RuneScape 4 is in development. Few details have been confirmed, including…
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Fever general manager Amber Cox calls out ‘attacks’ on the fan base in season-ending press conference
Indiana Fever general manager and chief operating officer Amber Cox defended the team’s supporters at a season-ending press conference, saying claims that the fan base is hateful or discriminatory “have no basis in reality”. Her remarks respond to criticism directed at Fever fans since Caitlin Clark joined the team, and highlight a broader dispute over…
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Attempted Trump assassin Thomas Matthew Crooks sent mysterious text messages about a 3D printer before shooting
Newly disclosed FBI records show Thomas Matthew Crooks exchanged messages about 3D-printed parts in 2023, more than a year before he shot at Donald Trump at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. The messages were marked as relevant to the investigation, but the records provided do not explain how the parts were used or establish a…
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UNC presents Notre Dame with early scare, but Fighting Irish roll in rainy conditions to remain undefeated
Notre Dame overcame an early challenge from North Carolina to win 37-26 in heavy rain, extending its unbeaten start to the season. The third-ranked Fighting Irish responded to UNC’s opening touchdown with 21 straight points and pulled away in the second half. Quarterback C.J. Carr completed 21 of 29 passes for 234 yards and four…
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Trump is ‘absolutely right’ the UK must spend more on defence, says Wes Streeting
Wes Streeting said Donald Trump is “absolutely right” that the UK and other European allies should spend more on defence, arguing that higher investment is needed to deter Russia and prepare for a failure of deterrence. His remarks underline the debate within Labour over how to strengthen military capability while managing pressure on public finances…