12 h. ago New research challenges what we know about dinosaur population before huge asteroid strike

The latest evidence comes from analysing a portion of the Kirtland Formation in northern New Mexico

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15 h. ago Vibrant dinosaur communities thrived in North America before asteroid strike wiped them out, study finds

Scientists caution evidence from single location may not point to broader trend

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26 h. ago Dinosaurs were thriving until asteroid struck, research suggests

Dating of rock formation in New Mexico casts doubt on theory that species was already in declineDinosaurs would not have become extinct had it not been for a catastrophic asteroid strike, researchers have said, challenging the idea the animals were already in decline.About 66m years ago, during the late Cretaceous period, a huge space rock crashed into Earth, triggering a mass extinction that wiped out all dinosaurs except birds. However, some experts have argued the dinosaurs were already in decline. Continue reading...

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29 h. ago Marine heatwave over Pacific Ocean could lead to flooding in north

Severe ‘blob’ or marine heatwave can lead to increased inundation and wintery weather in eastern North AmericaA marine heatwave known as a blob was especially severe this year in the north-western and central Pacific Ocean, which could lead in the coming months to increased flooding in the US Pacific north-west and especially wintery weather in eastern North America, according to climate scientists.The temperature in August in the northern Pacific was 2.5C above preindustrial levels, according to Berkeley Earth, a non-profit that studies global warming. Continue reading...

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32 h. ago Taylor Swift has put Kansas City on the map – but there’s so much more to Missouri

From live blues performances in St Louis and kayaking on the Lake of the Ozarks, to driving Route 66 through Pulaski County, Annabel Grossman delves into the best of Missouri

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37 h. ago Unilever reveals stronger than expected sales ahead of ice cream spin

Improving consumer demand in North America and increased pricing help boost sales over the third quarter of 2025.

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3 d. ago I visited the birthplace of country music – and it’s not where you would have guessed

Linking a constellation of storied venues across southwest Virginia, the Crooked Road is an under-the-radar driving trail – with banjo in hand, Zoey Goto discovers old-time music, Appalachian culture and tight-knit communities

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4 d. ago Danny Welbeck proving he can solve Thomas Tuchel's England striker conundrum

Brighton striker Danny Welbeck is enjoying a rich vein of form and should be on the radar of England boss Thomas Tuchel ahead of next summer's World Cup across North America

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5 d. ago Ohio man charged after brandishing gun at New York City Wikipedia conference

Connor Weston, 27, reportedly declared himself a ‘non-offending pedophile’ and threatened to kill himselfAn Ohio man is facing criminal charges after he allegedly stormed a stage at a Wikipedia conference in New York City with a gun – as well as a sign declaring himself a “non-offending pedophile” – and threatened to kill himself.Connor Weston, 27, was reportedly tackled by organizers of WikiConference North America 2025, thwarting tragedy, before police said officers booked him on counts of criminal possession of a weapon and reckless endangerment. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Most athletes have chosen to ‘shut up and dribble’ over Gaza | Nathan Kalman

Only a handful of North American athletes have spoken out against Israel’s assault on Gaza, a silence shaped by fear, sponsorship and the policing of speech“I will not just shut up and dribble I get to sit up here and talk about what’s really important.” So proclaimed LeBron James in 2018 when confronted with the question of whether athletes have the right to speak about the political and social justice questions of their time.Yet since 7 October 2023, elite athletes in North America have had startlingly little to say about what most human rights groups in the world, the International Association of Genocide Scholars, and the United Nations have characterized as Israel’s genocide in Gaza (a situation currently in flux due to a mutually agreed upon ceasefire and prisoner exchange).Nathan Kalman-Lamb is Associate Professor of Sociology at the University of New Brunswick. Derek Silva is Professor of Sociology and Criminology at King’s University College at Western University. They are ...

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8 d. ago FIFA announces over 1 million tickets sold for 2026 World Cup in North America

FIFA has announced that over 1 million tickets have been sold for next year's World Cup

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1 week ago What to know about the historic Black community rocked by a mass shooting on Sunday

A mass shooting killed four and injured several others on St. Helena Island, South Carolina, home to the largest Gullah community

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1 week ago High youth death rates are an ‘emerging crisis’, global health study warns

Alcohol, suicide and injuries driving rises among teenagers and young adults despite overall rates falling, authors say The world faces “an emerging crisis” of higher death rates among teenagers and young adults, according to a major study on the causes of death and disability worldwide.The reasons vary from drug and alcohol use, and suicide in North America, to infectious diseases and injuries in sub-Saharan Africa, the researchers said, but warned that their data should serve as “a wake-up call”.In the UK and Ireland, Samaritans can be contacted on freephone 116 123, or email jo@samaritans.org or jo@samaritans.ie. In the US, you can call or text the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline on 988, chat on 988lifeline.org, or text HOME to 741741 to connect with a crisis counsellor. In Australia, the crisis support service Lifeline is 13 11 14. Other international helplines can be found at befrienders.org Continue reading...

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1 week ago How to celebrate Day of the Dead in the US: Six cities that bring the Mexican tradition to life

Expect to see the living transformed into skeletons, exotic floats and plenty of live music

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2 w. ago Inside the north London compound Harry Styles rumoured to be moving new girlfriend Zoe Kravitz into

After a whirlwind summer holidaying all over Europe, the loved-up couple are said to be planning to settle in the capital. Here are all the homes Harry Styles has invested in – including his multi-home compound in north London

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2 w. ago 10 compelling reasons to have your next adventure in the great state of Missouri

From the birthplace of Route 66 and the world’s tallest arch to sizzling barbecue and hidden caves, Missouri is packed with surprises. Here are 10 reasons the Show-Me State should be your next great American adventure

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2 w. ago Virginia from mountains to coast: A slow road trip through peaks, islands and marshes

Winding her way from the heights of Shenandoah National Park down to the shores of Virginia Beach and around the trails of Chincoteague Island, Annabel Grossman ditches the direct route and takes the slow road for a laidback loop around the state

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2 w. ago World Cup permutations: What Nigeria and South Africa need to qualify for next summer's tournament

Super Eagles and Bafana Bafana are locked in a fierce battle to make it to north America

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2 w. ago Horrific offside decision robs country of World Cup place as fans slam 'suspicious' goal

A crucial World Cup qualifying match that dented both nations' chances of reaching the finals in North America has been overshadowed by a horrific offside decision and a 'suspicious' goal

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2 w. ago Thomas Tuchel: England must work as a team if they are to have World Cup chance

The back-to-back European Championship finalists are within touching distance of qualification for next summer’s World Cup.

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