This prehistoric animal lived 150 million years ago – and was a weird mix between dinosaur and bird

A 150-million-year-old fossil discovered in China reveals a bizarre early bird with sharp teeth, a dinosaur-like claw, and a body built for life on the ground rather than flight. Scientists believe it represents the earliest known example of flight loss in birds, overturning assumptions about how these animals evolved.

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‘On the verge of breakdown’: MPs’ staff burnt out from online hate

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Politicians have been forced to turn off their office’s phone lines, order staff not to review constituent emails, and send their employees home to recuperate, amid a deluge of vitriol.

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Lakers Beat Clippers, Box Score Stats, Highlights for Luka Doncic, Reaves, Kessler, Top Players

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Slovenian music blared over the speakers, then Lakers star Luka Dončić delighted fans by draining a full-court, one-handed heave at the end of his pregame warmups. It wasn’t necessarily a good omen, however. Dončić was a cold 8-for-21 from the field Friday night. The gritty Clippers let the city know they were still in…

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Victor Wembanyama shows off insane athleticism on putback slam dunk

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There is a lot on Victor Wembanyama’s shoulders now that the season begins. The San Antonio Spurs lost their season opener to the Oklahoma City Thunder, 116-104. Therefore, the premonition that Wembanyama will come out hot is premature for now. On Friday, the Spurs took on the Houston Rockets. At the start of the game, Wembanyama scored the…

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Brewers hold on to win World Series Game 1, Rays turn to Drew Rasmussen for Game 2

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The Milwaukee Brewers are one win closer to their first World Series championship after taking care of business against the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday night. Milwaukee held on for a 3-2 victory in Game 1 at American Family Field, giving Brewers fans a memorable start to a World Series that has been 44…

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‘Take a breath’: Travis Head pushes back against calls to overhaul the Test side

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After a blunt description of Australia’s loss in the second Test, the vice captain said they should continue to reinforce with seasoned players, rather than make radical changes.

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In troubled times, Finland’s public broadcaster has an answer: puppies

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A 24/7 livestream showing a litter of adorable puppies is this year’s slow TV smash hit in Finland – and the show is now going international.

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