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Tiny, tooth-sized fossils have just reshaped the story of our deepest ancestry. Paleontologists have discovered the southernmost remains ever found of Purgatorius—the earliest-known relative of all primates, including humans—in Colorado’s Denver Basin. Previously thought to be confined to Montana and parts of Canada, this shrew-sized, tree-dwelling mammal now appears toContinue Reading

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In an unexpected move, Boston traded the All-Star guard to division rivals Philadelphia for Paul George and draft picks., In an unexpected move, Boston traded the All-Star guard to division rivals Philadelphia for Paul George and draft picks. Jaylen Brown’s time in Boston has come to a surprising end withContinue Reading

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In an important victory for all Americans, today the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a presidential executive order that would have changed the 14th Amendment’s process for U.S. citizenship. But while today is a victory, attacks on communities of color continue to persist both with the president and in casesContinue Reading

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Explore Hubble Hubble Home Overview About Hubble The History of Hubble Hubble Timeline Why Have a Telescope in Space? Hubble by the Numbers At the Museum FAQs Impact & Benefits Hubble’s Impact & Benefits Science Impacts Cultural Impact Technology Benefits Impact on Human Spaceflight Astro Community Impacts Science Hubble ScienceContinue Reading

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The launch of Katalyst’s robotic servicing spacecraft LINK on Northrop Grumman’s Pegasus XL rocket from Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands, was postponed Thursday. After takeoff of the L-1011 aircraft carrying the Pegasus XL, a launch vehicle issue temporarily prevented teams from deploying the rocket. The date of the next launch attemptContinue Reading

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As Pride Month drew to a close, South Florida’s Stonewall National Museum, Archives & Library ended June with a reminder of where the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement began, and how much has changed since then. The museum hosted its third annual Stonewall Uprising reenactment in Fort Lauderdale, recreating the eventsContinue Reading

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More than 200 million people are feeling the heat with dangerous and punishing temperatures enveloping the Northeast ahead of the Fourth of July weekend. Forecasters predict several cities could set record highs through the holiday weekend from Detroit to Nashville to Bangor, Maine. NBC’s Ryan Nobles reports and TODAY’s AlContinue Reading

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Technology companies that build chatbots to push ideological agendas could be violating a federal law that prohibits “unfair or deceptive” conduct, the Federal Trade Commission said Wednesday as it took aim at a growing “patchwork” of state AI regulations.  Tech companies could manipulate AI-powered chatbots to deliver politically biased responsesContinue Reading