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A moment in time’: Fossil footprints shed new light on the extinct ‘Nutcracker Man
Scientists have revised the longstanding picture of “Nutcracker Man” — an extinct hominin, or human relative, nicknamed for its large teeth and powerful jaw muscles — thanks to fresh analysis of fossil footprints from a site in Kenya. https://edition.cnn.com/2026/07/28/science/nutcracker-man-extinct-hominin-footprint-analysis
Trump Encounters a More Determined Iran as War Widens
Over the weekend, President Trump rejected a return to full-scale war. But as he tries to find a way out of a conflict he started, Iran has proved a stubborn enemy. On Tuesday evening, Iran fired multiple missiles on American bases in Jordan. The U.S. military intercepted the missiles with apparent ease, but the incident […]
Trump weighs in on LeBron James vs Michael Jordan debate: ‘I only like people that like me’
Trump was asked the James vs. Jordan question because James announced Friday that he plans to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers. He will sign a two-year, $8 million contract, according to ESPN. https://www.foxnews.com/sports/trump-weighs-lebron-james-vs-michael-jordan-debate-i-only-like-people-that-like-me
Their Dads Are Pals Despite Political Differences. They See a Lesson in That.
Ellie Gottheimer and Larra Mullin, who met when their fathers were in Congress, make a case for bipartisanship in a picture book about dogs working together. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/22/books/ellie-gottheimer-larra-mullin-childrens-book.html
The Comforting Resurgence of ‘Grandma Hobbies’
I glanced down, searching myself for whatever clue he was referencing. No heart-shaped sunglasses. No feather boa spilling out of my suitcase. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/18/well/grandma-hobbies-crafts-knitting-quilting.html
Trump Relents From Spain-Bashing to Present Its Team the World Cup Trophy
Mr. Trump, who this month referred to Spain as “hopeless,” seemingly had little choice but to exhibit diplomacy on Sunday as he handed the golden trophy to the country’s players. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/19/us/politics/trump-world-cup-final.html