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Did CSU researchers just find the oldest-known case of cannibalism?

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:57:37 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Researchers from the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History and Colorado State University have uncovered evidence of what might be the oldest known case of cannibalism.They found cut marks on a 1.45-million-year-old shin bone from a relative of Homo sapiens in Kenya. How CU students challenged a popular astrophysics theory The study's author, Briana Pobiner, is a paleoanthropologist at the National Museum of Natural History. She discovered the tibia bone at a museum in Kenya when she was looking for bite marks or clues about prehistoric hunting and eating habits. Instead, she noticed the marks that immediately looked like those on other animal fossils that were being processed for consumption, according to a release from CSU. Evidence of butchery?Pobiner used dental molding materials to send a copy of the bone to co-author Michael Pante, a professor of anthropology at CSU, so he could perform a 3D analysis of the fossil bone.She did not give Pante details ...

Eagles to bring farewell tour to Denver with Steely Dan

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:57:37 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — After more than 50 years of touring, the Eagles are saying goodbye.The Grammy award-winning rock band is hitting the road one last time and bringing "The Long Goodbye" tour to the Mile High City. Legacy band members Don Henley, Joe Walsh and Timothy B. Schmit — along with Vince Gill and Deacon Frey, son of the late Glenn Frey — will be at Ball Arena on Oct. 5.Steely Dan will be attending as a special guest. "Our long run has lasted far longer than any of us ever dreamed. But, everything has its time, and the time has come for us to close the circle," the Eagles said on their website. Red Rocks explains how it warns people of severe weather The Eagles originally formed in Los Angeles in 1971 and have been producing hits for five decades. Most notably, the band has given the world songs like "Hotel California," "Take it Easy," "Lyin' Eyes" and "One of These Nights."The Eagles' "Their Greatest Hits" album was the first album to ever be certified platinum and continue...

Car crashes into Nautica Bowls in Pinecrest; driver cited

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:57:37 GMT

A woman narrowly escaped injuries after crashing her car into Nautica Bowls, a local restaurant in Pinecrest. The incident occurred just after 1 p.m. when police said the driver, who had stopped to pick up her lunch, mistakenly failed to put her vehicle in park.As the woman exited her car and made her way toward the restaurant, she suddenly realized her oversight and quickly tried to rectify the situation. Believing she had slammed on the brakes, she inadvertently stepped on the accelerator, causing the car to surge forward and collide with the establishment.The only person inside Nautica Bowls at the time was an employee who managed to avoid any harm. Both the worker and the driver emerged from the accident unharmed.Law enforcement authorities arrived at the scene promptly and cited the driver for careless driving. The driver’s car was later towed away as a result of the incident.

6 things that threaten Europe, according to … the EU

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:57:37 GMT

BRUSSELS — The EU is thinking bigger.The European Commission on Thursday unveiled its annual strategic foresight report, setting out its focus for the coming years.The 21-page document illustrates the EU’s take on where the world is going. It’s also a rough guide to understand the ideology of Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, who still hasn’t indicated whether she intends to continue in her role for another five years.Spoiler alert: There are no major surprises. The report includes many of Brussels’ favorite words: “open strategic autonomy,” “resilience,” “sustainability,” and “geoeconomics.” The overarching idea is that the EU needs to beef up its autonomy as the golden age of globalization comes to an end. But in so doing, it must push forward its green transition at the cost of €620 billion per year and clamp down on domestic inequality.POLITICO unpacks the details and answers critical questions about the EU’s big-picture exercise.1. The return of geopol...

US Navy intervened to stop Iran seizing two tankers in Gulf of Oman, US defense official says

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:57:37 GMT

(CNN) — The US Navy intervened to stop Iranian Navy ships attempting to seize two oil tankers in separate incidents in the Gulf of Oman early on Wednesday morning, according to a US defense official.An Iranian ship opened fire at the tanker in the second seizure attempt, according to the official.In the first incident, an Iranian Navy vessel approached the TRF Moss, a Marshall Islands-flagged oil tanker, in international waters in the Gulf of Oman at approximately 1 am local time, the official said. The tanker was through the Strait of Hormuz and heading toward the Arabian Sea when the Iranian vessel approached.The Iranian ship had no reason to be there or approach the tanker except to attempt to seize it, the official said. A US Navy destroyer, along with maritime patrol aircraft, approached the ships to prevent the oil tanker being seized, the official said, at which point the Iranian vessel changed course and left the area.But only a few hours later, a second Irani...

VW to test self-driving tech in retro-styled electric Microbuses

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:57:37 GMT

(CNN) — Ten self-driving electric Volkswagen buses will soon cruise the streets of Austin, Texas, testing autonomous driving technology. The automaker said it plans to launch commercial services in Austin by 2026.VW’s announcement comes less than a year after the German automaker and its partner Ford announced they would no longer invest in Argo AI, a start-up working on autonomous-driving technology in which both automakers had invested heavily.But Vokswagen did not give up on what are sometimes called “self-driving cars.” The 10 Volkwagen ID. Buzz electric vans will test technology VW is working on with Mobileye, an Israeli company once owned by Intel that also works with BMW, General Motors and Ford. Volkswagen of America plans to expand the testing program to “at least” four more cities in the US over the next three years, but it did not specify which cities.Each van will have a human driver on board for safety during at least the initial test runs,...

The Eagles announce ‘final’ tour dates after 52 years as a band

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:57:37 GMT

(CNN) — After more than 50 years The Eagles are heading on the road for what they say will be their “final” tour.On Thursday the legendary band announced “The Long Goodbye” tour that is set to kick off September 7 in New York.“The Eagles have had a miraculous 52-year odyssey, performing for people all over the globe; keeping the music alive in the face of tragic losses, upheavals and setbacks of many kinds,” the band said in a statement shared with CNN.“We know how fortunate we are, and we are truly grateful,” the statement also said. “Our long run has lasted far longer than any of us ever dreamed. But, everything has its time, and the time has come for us to close the circle.”The Eagles’ longtime friends and fellow Rock and Roll Hall of Famers, Steely Dan, will open for the “Hotel California” music makers.According to the statement, Eagles members Don Henley, Joe Walsh, Timothy B. Schmit, with Vince Gill and Deacon Frey “will perform as many shows in each market as t...

Britney Spears, slapped by NBA star Victor Wembanyama’s security, slaps guard with battery charges

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:57:37 GMT

Singer Britney Spears is pressing charges against a member of NBA star Victor Wembanyama’s security detail after the guard allegedly slapped her in Las Vegas.The incident occurred when the pop superstar approached the San Antonio Spurs player for a photo on Wednesday. Spears filed a police report with the Metropolitan Police Department for the alleged assault, TMZ reports.Damian Smith, the Director of Team Security for the Spurs, was reportedly listed in the police report. Sources told the celebrity gossip site that authorities determined Smith was not trying to harm the “Toxic” singer but was defending Wembanyama.“Britney saw Victor and walked up to tap him on the back to ask for a photo,” another source told Us Weekly. “His security was being mobbed with fans and he turned around trying to push Britney off and hit her in the face, knocking off her glasses.”Spears reportedly returned to her table at Catch restaurant at the ARIA Hotel where ...

The US will provide cluster munitions to Ukraine as part of a new military aid package: AP sources

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:57:37 GMT

By NOMAAN MERCHANT, LOLITA C. BALDOR and ELLEN KNICKMEYER (Associated Press)WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration has decided to provide cluster munitions to Ukraine and is expected to announce on Friday that the Pentagon will send thousands as part of the latest military aid package for the war effort against Russia, according to people familiar with the decision.The decision comes despite widespread concerns that the controversial bombs can cause civilian casualties. The Pentagon will provide munitions that have a reduced “dud rate,” meaning there will be far fewer unexploded rounds that can result in unintended civilian deaths.U.S. officials said Thursday that the cluster munitions would be part of about $800 million in new military assistance to Ukraine.Long sought by Ukraine, cluster bombs are weapons that open in the air, releasing submunitions, or “bomblets,” that are dispersed over a large area and are intended to wreak destruction on multi...

Recipe: Have a lot of summer squash? Try making this salad

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:57:37 GMT

This time of year, summer gardens and farmers markets yield an abundance of squash, primarily yellow crookneck, and zucchini. Here’s a delicious salad that uses both varieties raw, cut into 3/8-inch dice.Olives make a great garnish for this colorful mix. Their salty brininess adds an appealing contrast. Olives with their pits still in place taste better than pitted, but if using the unpitted beauties, be sure to put them off to the side rather than atop each serving so guests have a better visual clue that they aren’t pitted.For a vegetarian version, omit the salami.Summer Squash Orzo SaladYield: 6 servings1 teaspoon salt8 ounces orzo (rice-shaped pasta)2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil2 medium yellow crookneck squash, trimmed, cut in 3/8-inch dice2 medium zucchini squash, trimmed, cut in 3/8-inch dice1/2 large red onion, cut in 1/4inch dice1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, cut into 3/8-inch dice1 cup grape tomatoes or cherry, halved lengthwiseMinced zest of 1 lemon (colored portio...