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A skeleton found in Vietnam contains a bone that was likely pierced by a projectile. It may be the earliest sign of interpersonal conflict in mainland Southeast Asia, research suggests.A skeleton found in Vietnam contains a bone that was likely pierced by a projectile. It may be the earliest sign of interpersonal conflict in mainland Southeast Asia, research suggests.  Read More 

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday signed a Republican-friendly redistricting bill approved by the state legislature, finalizing a new congressional map pushed by President Donald Trump ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday signed a Republican-friendly redistricting bill approved by the state legislature, finalizing a new congressional map pushed by President Donald Trump ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.  Read More 

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An exodus of sorts is continuing at “Saturday Night Live” this week, with a third and fourth cast member announced as departing the long-running comedy sketch show.An exodus of sorts is continuing at “Saturday Night Live” this week, with a third and fourth cast member announced as departing the long-running comedy sketch show.  Read More 

Vietnam is on a South China Sea island-building binge that will likely see it soon surpass the area China has reclaimed in the strategic and contested Spratly Islands, according to a new report from the Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative.Vietnam is on a South China Sea island-building binge that will likely see it soon surpass the area China has reclaimed in the strategic and contested Spratly Islands, according to a new […]

New Zealand police have released CCTV footage believed to show a fugitive father who has been on the run with his three children in the remote wilderness for nearly four years.New Zealand police have released CCTV footage believed to show a fugitive father who has been on the run with his three children in the remote wilderness for nearly four years.  Read More 

For years, Democrats have responded to mass shootings by arguing that “thoughts and prayers” are insufficient. They’ve often argued that Republicans use this as a substitute for bona fide action on things like gun control.For years, Democrats have responded to mass shootings by arguing that “thoughts and prayers” are insufficient. They’ve often argued that Republicans use this as a substitute for bona fide action on things like gun control.  Read More 

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