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In 2020, 10-year-old Murphy Widdowson collected a spider on a remote Australian island that experts could not identify; scientists later declared it a new species and named it Artoriopsis murphyi after him

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In 2020, 10-year-old Murphy Widdowson collected a spider on a remote Australian island that experts could not identify; scientists later declared it a new species and named it Artoriopsis murphyi after him

While on the remote island Murphy picked up a small spider that intrigued him, and he decided not to wonder what sort of spider he’d found, but to seek the opinion of an expert. For most kids, finding a spider would be a scream, and then a quick retreat. But for Murphy Widdowson, it was … Read more

“I deceived people, I lied”: A 37 year old woman pretrended to be a child for years and convinced families she needed protection; now she is convicted of fraud

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“I deceived people, I lied”: A 37 year old woman pretrended to be a child for years and convinced families she needed protection; now she is convicted of fraud

Amanda Maria Souza de Oliveira (Image Credit: Facebook/ @Nate Eaton – Reporter) A bizarre case in Brazil has drawn widespread attention after a woman in her 30s was convicted of fraud and false identity following years of pretending to be a child. Amanda Maria Souza de Oliveira is accused of creating a false identity and … Read more

Scientists turned plastic bottles and corn waste into protein-rich cookies; the food could help tackle hunger problem and also feed space crews

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Scientists turned plastic bottles and corn waste into protein-rich cookies; the food could help tackle hunger problem and also feed space crews

The technology could also potentially be used in places such as submarines and future human settlements on the Moon or Mars (American chemical society photo) Researchers at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIU Carbondale) are working on a technology that turns plastic waste from a water bottle into part of a cookie. For this, they programmed … Read more

Nathan Cofnas, scholar who exposed Jason Arday’s plagiarism, says he had no ill will towards him: “This was about DEI”

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Nathan Cofnas, scholar who exposed Jason Arday’s plagiarism, says he had no ill will towards him: “This was about DEI”

Nathan Cofnas (left), Jason Arday (right) Nathan Cofnas, the American researcher who first publicly detailed extensive plagiarism allegations against Cambridge University’s youngest Black professor, Jason Arday, has said he bore no personal animosity towards the late academic. In his first detailed comments to VRT NWS after Arday’s death, Cofnas stated that he “had zero interest” … Read more

Mortgage rates rise again: 30-year hits 6.73%, 15-year and jumbo rates climb

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Mortgage rates rise again, with 30-year rates at 6.73%, 15-year rates at 5.87% and jumbo rates at 6.80%. (Unsplash/Representative image) (Unsplash)

Mortgage rates went up this week, making home loans slightly more expensive for buyers. The average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage rose to 6.73%, from 6.63% last week. This means the rate increased by 0.10 percentage points in one week. Mortgage rates rise again, with 30-year rates at 6.73%, 15-year rates at 5.87% and … Read more

US unveils ‘economic D-Day’ of sanctions to isolate Iran

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US unveils 'economic D-Day' of sanctions to isolate Iran

* US threatens Iran’s trading partners with secondary sanctions US unveils ‘economic D-Day’ of sanctions to isolate Iran * Bessent says no nations is above reach of US sanctions * China says sanctions do not help, vows to protect its interests By David Lawder and Humeyra Pamuk WASHINGTON, – The U.S. on Monday announced an … Read more

Velma, OK fire evacuation map: Dangerous wildfire spreads in Stephens County; videos surface

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Dangerous wildfire burning in Velma, Oklahoma. (UnSplash)

Update: The wildfire that broke out near Velma, Oklahoma, on Monday afternoon grew to about 149 acres by evening. Evacuations have since been lifted, according to the Velma fire chief. Dangerous wildfire burning in Velma, Oklahoma. (UnSplash) At 3:50 p.m. EDT, the National Weather Service in Norman said the fire warning for the Velma area … Read more

Saudi Arabia to invest $7 bn in theme parks near Paris

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Saudi Arabia to invest $7 bn in theme parks near Paris

France and Saudi Arabia on Monday signed a memorandum of understanding for a six-billion-euro Saudi investment to create three theme parks near Paris, including one expected to be manga-themed, the office of the French president said. Saudi Arabia to invest $7 bn in theme parks near Paris The agreement for the “colossal” project was signed … Read more

Who was Jenny Lupton and what happened to her? Oklahoma Southwest flight attendant found dead in Hawaii

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Southwest Airlines flight attendant Jenny Lupton was found dead. (Jenny Lupton/ Facebook)

A Southwest Airlines flight attendant from Moore, Oklahomawas found dead in Waikiki, Hawaiiwhile she was there for work. The circumstances of Jenny Lupton’s death remain unclear as police investigate. Southwest Airlines flight attendant Jenny Lupton was found dead. (Jenny Lupton/ Facebook) Who was Jenny Lupton Lupton’s family confirmed to COCO 5 that the Southwest Airlines … Read more

Facebook, TikTok promoted Colombian armed groups’ content to recruit children: HRW

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Facebook, TikTok promoted Colombian armed groups' content to recruit children: HRW

Facebook and TikTok failed to prevent the spread of content produced by Colombian armed groups to recruit children and in some cases even “appeared to promote these posts,” Human Rights Watch reported on Monday. Facebook, TikTok promoted Colombian armed groups’ content to recruit children: HRW HRW said the circulation of social media content by armed … Read more