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According to a CBC report, an extensive new project has highlighted just how vast the trade network in obsidian was for Indigenous communities living during the precontact period in current-day Alberta. Obsidian, a type of volcanic glass, was indispensable for many ancient cultures around the world because it can be easily shaped into arrowheads and cutting tools. No volcanoes have ever erupted in Alberta, however, so every sherd of obsidian was transported there from elsewhere. Researchers from the Alberta Obsidian Project analyzed 383 obsidian fragments from 96 sites across the area dating to between 13,000 and 300 years ago. They...

A fox with rare black fur made a brief roadside appearance in Yellowstone National Park last week. The fox’s coloring is probably the result of a condition called melanism. Stacy O’Nell caught photos of this extremely rare black fox in Yellowstone National Park, when it made a brief appearance along the roadside last week. The fox’s unusual coloring is probably the result of a condition called melanism, which can cause black skin, fur or feathers in numerous species. (Courtesy Stacy O'Nell, SO Photograpy) Now in her third season of working at the Yellowstone National Park’s Old Faithful Inn, Stacy O’Nell...

Paramount owner Shari Redstone in recent days sought to know which upcoming 60 Minutes stories were about President Donald Trump, according to two people familiar with the situation — triggering a series of events that ended with the Tuesday resignation of the show’s longtime producer. Producer Bill Owens resigned abruptly this week, complaining that he no longer had the editorial independence to run the iconic Sunday evening news show. In a note first shared with The New York Times, Owens said that “over the past months, it has become clear that I would not be allowed to run the show...

What you don't know that you NEED to know. The Gathering Storm is a groundbreaking initiative addressing the critical gaps in our nation’s preparedness for emerging terror threats following the botched Afghanistan withdrawal. Through an unprecedented public-private partnership, this project fosters collaboration across federal, state, and local levels to identify threats and implement best practices. We have partnered with the top Global War on Terror intelligence professionals and special operations veterans to inform YOU on the potential for a terrorist attack in YOUR community. The mission of The Gathering Storm is not to create fear as happens in legacy media...

Illegals OVERRUN Chicago Home Depot Parking Lot BEGGING FOR WORK 🤣 (Where was ICE?)

Missiles struck Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, early on Thursday morning, setting off air raid sirens and forcing residents into bomb shelters. Explosions were heard across the city just after the alert was issued. “Kyiv is being attacked by enemy missiles,” the capital’s military command posted on Telegram, urging people to take shelter immediately. Local authorities confirmed that at least two districts in the city had sustained damage. -snip- Meanwhile, in the east of the country, the city of Kharkiv was also hit. Mayor Igor Terekhov said that seven missiles had struck the city overnight. Andriy Yermak, chief of staff to Ukraine...

https://babylonbee.com/news/cnn-reports-behind-closed-doors-pope-is-focused-sharp-and-energeticVATICAN CITY — CNN journalists on the ground at the Vatican are reporting that behind closed doors, Pope Francis remains focused, sharp, and brimming with energy. Though videos circulating online have purportedly showed Pope Francis to be dead and lying in state at Saint Peter's Basilica, CNN stated these videos were "deepfakes" and part of a right-wing misinformation campaign. "Claims of the Pope being dead are completely ridiculous. Francis has so much energy, we can barely keep up with him," said Kaitlan Collins. "These videos use deceptive editing and clever angles to make it appear that Pope Francis is dead...

Alleged teenage killer Karmelo Anthony has been moved into hiding after he and his family were slammed with death threats at their home. Anthony, who stands accused of stabbing and killing 17-year-old Austin Metcalf at a track meet in Frisco, Texas on April 2, walked free from jail on April 14 after his bond was reduced from $1 million to $250,000. As ordered by Judge Angela Tucker mandated Anthony, 17, was placed on house arrest. But the alleged murderer has been removed from his family's home to an undisclosed location as they worry for his safety, according to a Next...

There are more than enough activist judges willing to undertake the job of stopping every move Trump makes to fulfill his campaign promises to the voters. “Color revolutions are a political term used to describe turbulent political events: mass street protests and riots in order to achieve a revolutionary change of government. Some revolutionary upheavals are successful and some remain only attempts,” Eurasia Review writes. The Democrats sought and failed to take President Trump out via their many absurd legal challenges (aka lawfare). The two assassination attempts on his life failed. Now that he has been re-elected, they are using...

Is it a bond market crisis — or not? That is the question many investors are pondering at this moment of worrying moves. "I wouldn't say it's a crisis," Charles Schwab (SCHW) chief fixed income strategist Kathy Jones told Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi on Yahoo Finance's Opening Bid podcast (see the video above or listen below). "It's just different [this time]." Jones has been closely studying the bond market for years, with a résumé that includes stints with Morgan Stanley (MS) and Citigroup (C). She has been at Charles Schwab for nearly 15 years. During her tenure, markets...

Air defence units were in action early on Thursday in the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, against a combined attack by drones and missiles, with officials reporting fallen fragments and fires in various districts. Reuters witnesses reported a series of loud explosions in succession. "A combined attack is proceeding. The danger remains high," Timur Tkachenko, head of the city's military administration, wrote on Telegram. Tkachenko said fires and fallen fragments had been recorded in two districts on the west bank of the Dnipro River bisecting the city. Mayor Vitali Klitschko said drones were flying over central districts. He ordered teams of medics...

The day after a deadly attack on tourists killed 26 people in the mountain town of Pahalgam in Indian-administered Kashmir, India announced it was closing a border with Pakistan, downgrading its diplomatic ties and suspending a crucial water treaty. The Indus Waters Treaty lays out how India and Pakistan use water from six rivers that flow through both countries. It was negotiated by the World Bank in 1960 and affects hundreds of millions of people on either side of the border. India's foreign secretary, Vikram Misri, told reporters on Tuesday night that the treaty will remain suspended until Pakistan "credibly...

US President Donald Trump's envoy, Steve Witkoff, is expected to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday, Axios reporter Barak Ravid said on social media on Wednesday, citing an American official. Witkoff has previously held three long meetings with Putin on prospects for an end to the war in Ukraine and will visit Moscow this week for a new round of talks, the White House said earlier.

From weight-loss drugs like Wegovy to cholesterol-lowering Leqvio, injectable drugs are reshaping modern medicine—with new risks and higher costs.Injectables are already an $800 billion a year market.One popular injectable costs $70,000 a year.Today, a growing number of new medications are being delivered via injection rather than as oral pills. It’s a trend driven by advancements in biotechnology, the idea that it’s easier for patients, and pharmaceutical industry profits.But what are the trade-offs when it comes to cost and safety, and what does it mean for patients and the industry?Why Injections Over Pills?The rise of injectable drugs is largely tied to...

President Donald Trump’s unprecedented tariffs, particularly on China, and recent attacks on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell caused alarm among some of his top advisers and America’s biggest CEOs, who warned of financial chaos and store shelves that could go bare, people familiar with the conversations said. The warnings — and the markets’ own volatility this week — seemed to have broken through. Trump backed down Tuesday from his threats to try to remove Powell from the job, telling reporters in the Oval Office: “I have no intention of firing him.” That prompted sighs of relief on Wall Street. A...

The Salinas City Council voted 5-2 to repeal the rent stabilization program, which had capped rent increases for multifamily units built before February 1, 1995. The program, which took effect on January 1, required landlords to register all residential properties within city limits and provide relocation assistance for tenants facing no-fault evictions. During a contentious public comment period, several landlords voiced opposition, while many renters urged the council to keep the program. "I don't understand how you expect our youth to come back to Salinas, knowing that they can't afford it, so I don't think that you're even considering your...

We'll never say no to more ginger in our life.Key Points -A new study published in medical journal Cureus reveals numerous health benefits ginger can provide, including its ability to lower blood pressure, cholesterol, and triglyceride levels. -The many health benefits of ginger led researchers to conclude that the ingredient is a viable tool for assisting in treatment of cardiovascular disease. -Ginger can also aid in digestion, boost immunity, and reduce inflammation. Ginger is a welcome addition to many recipes. It’s aromatic, spicy, and carries a hint of earthy, citrusy flavor. But aside from its zesty taste, recent research published...

Explanation: This surprising sky has almost everything. First, slanting down from the upper left and far in the distance is the central band of our Milky Way Galaxy. More modestly, slanting down from the upper right and high in Earth's atmosphere is a bright meteor. The dim band of light across the central diagonal is zodiacal light: sunlight reflected from dust in the inner Solar System. The green glow on the far right is aurora high in Earth's atmosphere. The bright zigzagging bright line near the bottom is just a light that was held by the scene-planning astrophotographer. This "almost...

The 75-year-old star has teamed up with a group of ecologically minded real estate moguls to develop a remote stretch of the Mexican shoreline in a way that doesn't make the locals hate them.Costalegre, a 200-mile ribbon of Pacific coastline stretching between Puerto Vallarta and Manzanillo, is one of the last truly wild corners of Mexico. There are no mega-resorts here. No spring-break beach clubs or 20-story condos. Just sandpipers skimming the surf, green sea turtles digging moonlit nests — and, every so often, Richard Gere strolling on the beach. This is Xala, a 3,000-acre development so “low-density,” it’s practically...

Here's what you need to know about this hot button topic.Key Points: -Political controversy has stoked new conversations around the fluoridation of water and whether the mineral is safe to consume. -Water fluoridation, or the practice of adding fluoride to sources of drinking water, has been credited as one of the greatest public health innovations of the 20th century and helps protect tooth enamel and prevent cavities. -Dental experts and research say that water fluoridation provides vital dental support for communities, is proven to reduce rates of tooth decay, and is safe when kept at recommended concentrations. Although the addition...