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Venezuela KO's defending champ Japan from WBC
Wilyer Abreu hit a go-ahead, three-run shot in the sixth, and Venezuela rallied to stun defending champion Japan to advance to the World Baseball Classic semifinals.
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Life rebounded shockingly fast after the asteroid that killed the dinosaurs
The asteroid impact that wiped out the dinosaurs didn’t keep life down for long. New research shows that microscopic plankton began evolving into new species within just a few thousand years—and possibly in under 2,000 years—after the disaster. Scientists uncovered this rapid rebound by using a rare
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Could 2026 be the year when Welsh Fire deliver?
After five years of The Hundred and with no titles in either the men's or the women's competitions, is this the year Welsh Fire can dream?
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Fly-tipping: Plan to give environment officers police-style powers
The move would allow officers to search premises without a warrant, seize assets and arrest those suspected of criminality.
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'One Battle After Another' wins first Oscar for best casting
The first ever Oscar for best casting went to Cassandra Kulukundis for “One Battle After Another.” “KPop Demon Hunters,” Amy Madigan and “Frankenstein” won early Oscars at a 98th Academy Awards that host Conan O’Brien opened with a plea for what he called “th…
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NASA’s Curiosity rover investigates strange spiderweb ridges on Mars
NASA’s Curiosity rover is investigating strange spiderweb-like ridges on Mars that may reveal a hidden chapter of the planet’s watery history. These “boxwork” formations likely formed when groundwater flowed through cracks in the rock, leaving minerals that hardened into ridges while surrounding mat
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Scared of spiders? Scientists say the real nightmare is losing them
Spiders and insects may not be fan favorites, but they are vital to the health of ecosystems—and scientists barely know how they’re doing. Researchers found that nearly 90% of North America’s insect and arachnid species have no conservation status, leaving their fate largely unknown. Even more strik
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Oscars 2026: How to watch and what to expect
Sinners, One Battle After Another and Hamnet will all be vying for Hollywood's highest honour on Sunday.
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Sculpting jaws, giving scores: Inside the world of looksmaxxing
Growing numbers of young men are going to great lengths to achieve what they see as the perfect face.
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Oscars 2026: What to expect, how to watch and who will win
Sinners, One Battle After Another and Hamnet will all be vying for Hollywood's highest honour on Sunday.
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Sculpting jaws, giving scores: Inside the world of looksmaxxing
Growing numbers of young men are going to great lengths to achieve what they see as the perfect face.
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Aberg takes three-shot lead into Players final round
Sweden's Ludvig Aberg serenely plots his way around TPC Sawgrass to extend his lead to three shots heading into Sunday's Players Championship finale.