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Greek Archaeological Site Yields World's Oldest Known Wooden Tools

Artifacts estimated at 430,000 years old offer unique insights into early human technology

Researchers have discovered two remarkably preserved wooden tools along the shores of a lake in Greece, marking them as the oldest wooden implements f...

Snow's Dual Role: Protecting Soil and Threatening Trees in Winter

Balancing the benefits of snow cover with the risks to evergreens and landscaping

Snow acts as an insulating layer for garden soils during winter, safeguarding roots and enhancing moisture and nutrient availability as it melts. Howe...

Rural Maine Faces Critical Challenges After Closure of Local Maternity Units

Hospital Service Reduction Leaves Expectant Mothers Traveling Hours Amid Emergency Birth Risks

The shutdown of maternity services at Houlton Regional Hospital in northern Maine has intensified the hardships faced by rural families requiring obst...

Southwest Airlines Ends Open Seating, Adopts Assigned Seats and Boarding Groups

Longstanding open seating system replaced with assigned seating and structured boarding procedure beginning Tuesday

Southwest Airlines is concluding its distinctive open-seating practice after over fifty years by implementing assigned seating and an eight-group boar...

Canadian PM Carney Characterizes U.S. Tariff Threats as Negotiation Strategy Ahead of USMCA Review

Officials emphasize cooperative intent amid tariff disputes and trade talks with China and the U.S.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney described recent tariff threats from U.S. President Donald Trump as strategic positioning tied to the upcoming rev...

Arizona Remains Top-Ranked as Nebraska Achieves New Heights in Men's College Basketball

Unbeaten Arizona retains No. 1 spot; Nebraska climbs to program-record No. 5 amid Big Ten challenges

Arizona holds a unanimous No. 1 ranking in the latest AP Top 25 men's college basketball poll, maintaining its undefeated record before a pivotal game...

BTS Concert Demand in Mexico Elevates to Presidential Attention

Mexico's President Appeals for Expanded Tour Dates Amid Rapid Sell-Outs at GNP Seguros Stadium

The overwhelming demand for BTS concerts in Mexico has caught the attention of President Claudia Sheinbaum, who has formally requested the addition of...

Minnesota Gubernatorial Contender Chris Madel Withdraws Citing Federal Immigration Enforcement Concerns

Legal advocate highlights constitutional issues and community fears following recent immigration-related shootings in Minneapolis

Chris Madel, a Minnesota gubernatorial hopeful and attorney representing an immigration officer involved in a deadly shooting, has withdrawn from the ...

NATO Chief Emphasizes Europe's Dependence on U.S. Military Backing

Secretary-General warns Europe must significantly increase defense spending to achieve self-reliance

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte highlighted on Monday that Europe currently lacks the capacity to defend itself without U.S. military support and wo...

U.S. Treasury Terminates Contracts with Booz Allen Hamilton Following Tax Data Leak Incident

After a former contractor's conviction for leaking tax records of high-profile individuals, Treasury cuts ties with Booz Allen while firm retains other government contracts

The U.S. Treasury Department has severed its contractual relationships with Booz Allen Hamilton after a former contractor employed by the firm was pro...

Businesses Navigate Dual Pressures from Immigration Enforcement Surge

Minnesota's enterprises weigh public backlash and direct impacts from federal immigration raids

Across various industries in Minneapolis and beyond, businesses face mounting challenges related to federal immigration enforcement actions under Pres...

Advanced Cosmic Survey Illuminates the Role of Dark Matter

High-resolution imagery from JWST enhances understanding of universe's invisible framework

Scientists have developed a comprehensive map of distant galaxies using NASA's James Webb Space Telescope that offers unprecedented clarity on dark ma...