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“Weird blob” creature thought to be the world’s oldest octopus isn’t an octopus after all. Here’s what scientists found.

A prehistoric fossil previously thought to belong to the world’s oldest octopus has been reclassified as something else, after scientists discovered the remains actually belonged to a different type of sea creature. “It turns out the world’s most famous octopus fossil was never an octopus at all,” Thomas Clements, the lead researcher behind the new…

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First major 2026 Atlantic hurricane forecast predicts slightly below-average season

Fewer storms than usual may develop during the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, researchers say, as climate patterns seem poised to favor slightly below-average activity compared with a typical year. That prediction anchors the latest annual hurricane forecast from Colorado State University’s Tropical Cyclones, Radar, Atmospheric Modeling and Software team, which was released Thursday. The team…

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DOJ, CFTC Seek to Block Arizona Enforcement Action against Kalshi

The DOJ and CFTC filed to enjoin Arizona’s criminal and civil enforcement against prediction market platform Kalshi, arguing federally regulated event contracts fall under CFTC jurisdiction. The U.S. Department of Justice and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission filed a motion in federal court on Thursday to block Arizona from pursuing criminal and civil enforcement actions…

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‘No possible use other than military’: China closes huge airspace zone off Shanghai for 40 days; offers no explanation

China has banned civil aviation from a large airspace off Shanghai for 40 days without specifying a reason, according to a notice to aviators (NOTAM) published by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).The restriction will remain in force until May 6. The notice announcing the same was posted online on March 27 at 1150 GMT…

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Allu Arjun Teams Up with Top Directors in New Projects |

Following ‘Pushpa’s massive success, Allu Arjun is set for a packed schedule until 2027. He’s currently filming the sci-fi epic ‘Raaka’ with Deepika Padukone and will then collaborate with Lokesh Kanagaraj. Discussions are also underway with Sandeep Reddy Vanga and Prashanth Neel, signaling Arjun’s ambition to build a lasting legacy with top filmmakers. Tollywood star…

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One of psychology’s darkest human experiments: ‘Little Albert’ terrified for science in infamous 1920 study |

The Little Albert experiment studied whether human fear responses could be learned through classical conditioning/ Image: Screengrab Youtube At a time when psychology was trying to establish itself as a rigorous science, researchers were increasingly drawn to experiments that could demonstrate clear, observable laws of behaviour. One of the most influential ideas came from Ivan…

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Dhurandhar 2: Court orders Aditya Dhar and Trimurti Films to resolve dispute over using ‘Oye Oye’ song in ‘Dhurandhar 2’ through mediation | Hindi Movie News

Amidst all the success and box office numbers, ‘Dhurandhar 2’ has found itself in trouble, as Trimurti Films filed a legal case against Aditya Dhar‘s production house “Rang De Lal (Oye Oye). The Delhi High Court heard this copyright dispute on Thursday and has ordered for a mediation. Justice Tushar Rao Gedela said that the…

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US inflation rises 0.4% in February; strong spending, oil shock may delay rate cuts

US inflation rose in line with expectations in February, with further upside risks emerging from the Iran war, a trend that could delay interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, Reuters reported.The personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index –the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge– increased 0.4% in February after a 0.3% rise in January, data from…

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