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Land before dinosaurs: Fossils from Permian era exposed in P.E.I. after Fiona storm

Land before dinosaurs: Fossils from Permian era exposed in P.E.I. after Fiona storm

FREDERICTON — Post-tropical storm Fiona has revealed traces of a time before dinosaurs, preserved in the rock and sandstone of Prince Edward Island and exposed in the tempest's wake.
A grainy sonar image reignites excitement and skepticism over Earhart's final flight

A grainy sonar image reignites excitement and skepticism over Earhart's final flight

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Days of Darkness: How one woman escaped the conspiracy theory trap that has ensnared millions

Days of Darkness: How one woman escaped the conspiracy theory trap that has ensnared millions

WASHINGTON (AP) — At first his stories seemed harmless. Tales about secret organizations plotting to take over the world, about the good guys working to save it, and about the proof that, if you knew where to look, was hiding in plain sight.
A controversial theory linking climate change to Arctic cold snaps, explained

A controversial theory linking climate change to Arctic cold snaps, explained

The capricious start to the winter season has already seen dramatic temperature swings across much of Canada, with energy grid-disrupting cold snaps giving way to an ice-thawing warm spell.
Teary ex-Scottish leader admits to feeling 'overwhelmed' during COVID-19 pandemic

Teary ex-Scottish leader admits to feeling 'overwhelmed' during COVID-19 pandemic

LONDON (AP) — The former Scottish leader in office during the COVID-19 pandemic choked up Wednesday as she admitted to a public inquiry into the outbreak that she sometimes doubted whether she wanted to be first minister at such a consequential time.
Grave peril of digital conspiracy theories: 'What happens when no one believes anything anymore?'

Grave peril of digital conspiracy theories: 'What happens when no one believes anything anymore?'

WASHINGTON (AP) — Days after Maui's wildfires killed scores of people and destroyed thousands of homes last August, a shocking claim spread with alarming speed on YouTube and TikTok: The blaze on the Hawaiian island was set deliberately, using futuri
Miracle cures: Online conspiracy theories are creating a new age of unproven medical treatments

Miracle cures: Online conspiracy theories are creating a new age of unproven medical treatments

BUTLER, Pa. (AP) — The hotel on the outskirts of town looks a lot like lodging one can find on any American highway. Over the years it has been a Holiday Inn and a Days Inn. The sign outside now bears the brand of a new, growing chain.
Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny and others may vanish from TikTok as licensing dispute boils over

Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny and others may vanish from TikTok as licensing dispute boils over

Universal Music Group, which represents artists including Taylor Swift, Drake, Adele, Bad Bunny and Billie Eilish, says that it will no longer allow its music on TikTok now that a licensing deal between the two parties has expired.

Elon Musk cannot keep Tesla pay package worth more than $55 billion, judge rules

DOVER, Del. (AP) — Elon Musk is not entitled to a landmark compensation package awarded by Tesla’s board of directors that is potentially worth more than $55 billion, a Delaware judge ruled Tuesday. The ruling by Chancellor Kathaleen St.
Protesting farmers have France's government in a bind

Protesting farmers have France's government in a bind

PARIS (AP) — Farmers have captured France's attention by showering government offices with manure and besieging Paris with traffic-snarling barricades of tractors and hay bales. The farmers say their protests aren't a moment too soon.
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