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A new experiment hints that an ape may be able to play pretend like humans do. Scientists studied a bonobo named Kanzi who was raised in captivity and became a whiz at communicating with humans using graphic symbols. They found he was able to track the locations of imaginary juice poured into separate cups and could also tell the difference between real and imagined juice. But not all scientists are convinced that Kanzi is maintaining false pretenses like humans do. They say his abilities may be because of his special upbringing. Читать дальше...

He launched award-winning features with Dave Moore and paired popular anchor duo Don Shelby and Pat Miles.

The fallout has spread beyond the United States. A top official in Slovakia resigned after photos and emails revealed he had met with Epstein.

Pizza Hut plans to close 250 U.S. restaurants in the first half of this year as its parent company considers a sale of the chain. Yum Brands said Wednesday it’s targeting underperforming Pizza Hut restaurants in its system. Pizza Hut has more than 6,000 U.S. locations. Louisville, Kentucky-based Yum Brands said in November it was conducting a formal review of options for Pizza Hut, which has struggled with outdated stores and growing competition. The chain’s U.S. same-store sales fell 5% last year. Читать дальше...

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass allegedly altered a wildfire report to reduce city liability, according to sources. Bass denies interfering with the report.

Estée Lauder’s stock tumbled Thursday after the company raised its profit outlook, but not by enough to meet high investor expectations.

Investigators believe the missing mother of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie is “still out there,” but they have not identified any suspects. Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos also said Thursday that DNA tests showed blood found on Nancy Guthrie’s porch came back to her. He said: “Right now, we believe Nancy is still out there. We want her home.” Nanos spoke at a news conference five days after she was reported missing.

Precious metals mania is just one area of excess in the financial system

New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani’s (D.) Department of Health and Mental Hygiene staffers have created a “Global Oppression Working Group” that accuses Israel of genocide, the New York Post reported. 

A bid to make Thanet the “Isle of Culture” for 2029 has been launched by Dame Tracey Emin and the district’s MP.

The Travis Scott signee came up in the shadow of his mentor's rootless sound. On Octane, he taps his hometown's lineage and finds a star power all his own.

Elizabeth Warren sparred with Treasury Secretary Bessent over Trump's joke about suing Fed nominee Kevin Warsh if he doesn't cut interest rates as desired.

A growing number of Republican-led states are seeking to revive the death penalty for child rape. Alabama lawmakers approved legislation that would allow child rapists to be sentenced to death. The measure comes as some Republican-led states hope to entice the U.S. Supreme Court to revisit the decision banning capital punishment for such crimes. The bill would allow prosecutors to pursue the death penalty when an adult is convicted of rape or sodomy of a child under 12. Such sentences are now considered unconstitutional.

Judge Mark Wolf said last year he was resigning due to what he views as the president's “assault on the rule of law."

The Trump appointee has the lowest net favorability rating among the Supreme Court justices, according to a new poll.

Troubling footage surfaces of a Seahawks star limping after sustaining concerning injury days before Super Bowl 60.

The Republican lawmaker struck a defiant tone after Trump criticized him at the National Prayer Breakfast on Thursday.

The lake scene between Sophie and Benedict in "Bridgerton" season 4 is changed from the book. Here's why that's a good thing.

The Milwaukee Bucks took to social media and posted a petty response on X to the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade update.

Rep. Ayanna Pressley accumulated up to $8 million in assets while taking on up to $9 million in debt for property acquisitions, financial disclosures reveal.

The Besnier family's dairy giant, Lactalis, is again in the spotlight. A baby formula recall, similar to one eight years ago, has forced the company to pull products globally. Nestle and Danone also face similar issues. French authorities are investigating infant deaths. The family's handling of the crisis is under scrutiny as the global baby formula market faces disruption.

India prioritizes energy security for its vast population. The government's strategy focuses on diversifying energy sources based on market conditions and global dynamics. India maintains open options for crude oil imports from Venezuela and other regions, considering commercial viability. Energy engagement with Venezuela has a long history, with crude purchases resuming in 2023-24 after a pause.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune says Democrats' demands for new restrictions on federal immigration officers are “unrealistic.” And he's warning that the Department of Homeland Security will shut down next week if Democrats don’t work with Republicans and the White House. Democrats are pressing for changes at U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and other federal law enforcement agencies in the wake of the fatal shootings of two protesters in Minneapolis last month. The Democratic congressional... Читать дальше...