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Fossils found in Scotland just pushed back the origin of land-walking animals by 14 million years and placed them in a stretch of the fossil record where nothing was supposed to exist - Space Daily
science 2026/06/04 00:00:23

Fossils found in Scotland just pushed back the origin of land-walking animals by 14 million years and placed them in a stretch of the fossil record where nothing was supposed to exist - Space Daily

In 1984, an amateur palaeontologist found a small, nearly complete fossil in a quarry in West Lothian, Scotland. The creature, later named Westlothiana lizziae, is about 20 centimetres long and resembles a salamander. It is one of the earliest known examples …

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Colorado governor sets personal veto record in rejecting bills limiting credit card swipe fees, helping firefighters who get cancer - The Colorado Sun
business 2026/06/03 23:50:12

Colorado governor sets personal veto record in rejecting bills limiting credit card swipe fees, helping firefighters who get cancer - The Colorado Sun

With three vetoes Wednesday, Jared Polis has now rejected 12 bills passed by the legislature this year — eclipsing the personal record the term-limited governor set in 2025

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Scheduling and streaming could limit NBA Finals viewership - Awful Announcing
sports 2026/06/03 23:36:35

Scheduling and streaming could limit NBA Finals viewership - Awful Announcing

How high could viewership for the 2026 NBA Finals be? Despite Conference Final viewership increases, the final number may be lower.

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‘Alaskan Bush People’ Star Matt Brown’s Cause of Death Confirmed - TheWrap
entertainment 2026/06/03 23:30:36

‘Alaskan Bush People’ Star Matt Brown’s Cause of Death Confirmed - TheWrap

“Alaskan Bush People” star Matt Brown’s official cause of death was determined to be suicide, authorities confirmed Wednesday.

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Why Google wants to release 32 million mosquitoes in California - San Francisco Chronicle
health 2026/06/03 23:22:44

Why Google wants to release 32 million mosquitoes in California - San Francisco Chronicle

Google wants the EPA’s OK to try a pest control method to quell the spread of an invasive mosquito species that spreads dengue and other serious diseases.

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Cat Ownership Linked to Increased Risk of Schizophrenia, Study Suggests - ScienceAlert
health 2026/06/03 23:21:44

Cat Ownership Linked to Increased Risk of Schizophrenia, Study Suggests - ScienceAlert

Having a cat as a pet is linked to an increased risk of schizophrenia-related conditions, according to a 2023 analysis of 17 studies.

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