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Month: June 2024

Scientists have traced the origin of the modern horse to a lineage that emerged 4,200 years ago

By CHRISTINA LARSON AP Science Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The horse transformed human history – and now scientists have a clearer idea of when humans began to transform the horse. Around 4,200 years ago, one particular lineage of horse quickly became dominant across Eurasia, suggesting that’s when humans started to spread domesticated horses around the

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Court ruling will allow student housing at UC Berkeley’s People’s Park, a counterculture landmark

By OLGA R. RODRIGUEZ Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — People’s Park in Berkeley, which since the Vietnam War has been a site for protests and counterculture movements, can be converted into student housing for the University of California, the state Supreme Court ruled Thursday, capping a yearslong legal fight over the landmark. The court

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Man charged in Gilgo Beach serial killings kept ‘blueprint’ of crimes on computer, prosecutors say

By PHILIP MARCELO and JAKE OFFENHARTZ Associated Press RIVERHEAD, N.Y. (AP) — The New York architect accused of murdering multiple women and leaving their corpses scattered along the Long Island coast kept a “blueprint” of his crimes on his computer, prosecutors revealed Thursday as they brought charges against Rex Heuermann in two more killings. Heuermann,

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How to help the oceans

By Martha Shade, CNN (CNN) — Saturday, June 8 is World Ocean Day, although it might not seem like there’s much to celebrate this year. From rising ocean temperatures to plastics in the water and dying coral reefs, there’s a lot to worry about. But everyone can make small changes that make a difference. From

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Boeing’s astronaut capsule arrives at the space station after thruster trouble

By MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Boeing’s new capsule arrived at the International Space Station on Thursday, delayed by last-minute thruster trouble that almost derailed the docking for this first test flight with astronauts. The 260-mile-high (420-kilometer-high) linkup over the Indian Ocean culminated more than a day of continuing drama

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US antitrust enforcers will investigate leading AI companies Microsoft, Nvidia and OpenAI

By MATT O’BRIEN AP Technology Writer U.S. antitrust enforcers have decided to investigate the roles Microsoft, Nvidia and OpenAI have played in the artificial intelligence boom, according to people familiar with the pending actions. The Department of Justice will launch an investigation of chipmaker Nvidia, while the Federal Trade Commission will scrutinize close business partners

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Brevard County man accused of having large amount of drugs near 2 children he was babysitting

By Allison Petro Click here for updates on this story     BREVARD COUNTY, Florida (WESH) — A babysitter in Brevard County was arrested on Tuesday with enough fentanyl in his possession to kill over 126,000 people. According to Brevard County deputies, 19-year-old Riley Thompson was arrested while babysitting two kids after being accused of trafficking fentanyl

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