NPR (Ari Daniel) - A real-life Kraken stalked the seas of the late Cretaceous
Researchers discovered evidence of enormous Kraken-like creatures who hunted in the seas some 100 million years ago, competing with large apex predators.
NYTIMES (Franz Lidz) - Were Neanderthals Able to Hunt Elephants? The Proof Is in an Ancient Bone
A new study found that a pachyderm skeleton, dismissed for decades as unimportant, offers evidence of careful planning, teamwork and a calculated kill.
NYTIMES (Ben Protess) - Trump Says He Dislikes Prediction Markets. His Family Invests in Them.
The White House has warned staff not to wager on government decisions, but his family’s involvement with these firms undermines the president’s message.
NYTIMES (Mitra Taj and Genevieve Glatsky) - A Disputed Jet Deal and Pressure From the Trump Administration Shake Peru’s Government
Pressure from Washington helped drive a disputed deal forward, triggering resignations and raising questions about sovereignty.
NYTIMES (Mattathias Schwartz) - Appeals Court Says Trump’s Ban on Asylum Claims at Border Is Illegal
The ruling could force the Trump administration to begin processing new applications from asylum seekers at the southern border.
NYTIMES (Ezra Klein and Annie Galvin) - Stewart Brand, Silicon Valley’s Favorite Prophet, on Life’s Most Important Principle
The counterculture icon is advocating values that are more countercultural than ever.
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NYTIMES (J. David Goodman and Ruth Graham) - Camp Mystic May Not Receive License to Reopen After Fatal Flood in Texas
A review by state officials in Texas said the camp, hit by catastrophic flooding last year, was not in compliance with safety requirements.
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ABCNEWS - 1 missing doctoral student found dead, other still missing: Sheriff
One of the University of Southern Florida doctoral students was found dead and his roommate was taken into custody Friday.
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NYTIMES (Ben Hubbard and Safak Timur) - Turkey Passes Legislation to Bar Children Under 15 From Social Media
The government says the measure, which must be signed into law by the president, will protect minors. Critics worry it will threaten free speech and privacy online.
WASHINGTONPOST (Natalie Allison) - Iran talks to resume this weekend without Vance
The White House will send Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to talks in Islamabad, Pakistan, as Tehran decides not to send its top negotiator.
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