Science What happened to the ancient apex carnivore that suddenly disappeared from the fossil record? Rob Beschizza
indigenous peoples Man from uncontacted tribe briefly emerges from the Amazon rainforest and smartly makes hasty return to the jungle Allan Rose Hill
censorship New Kennedy Center leadership censors award-winning musical about a sparkle-loving shark Thom Dunn
Pentagon newbie Pete Hegseth flubs words of U.S. motto — asks soldiers to "help me out" (video) Carla Sinclair
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renewable energy Company gearing up to sell sunlight at night using orbiting mirrors Ellsworth Toohey
lasers Zap! US Navy reveals startling photo of its new laser beam warship weapon firing at a cruise missile Allan Rose Hill
public health NYC discovers amazing new rat-fighting technology called "garbage cans with lids" Ellsworth Toohey
tiktok HillmanTok University is "a virtual community celebrating Black culture and creativity" Jennifer Sandlin