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Mystery bidder buys T. rex nicknamed 'Gus' for a record $50 million
NEW YORK (AP) — A Tyrannosaurus rex fossil billed as one of the world's largest and most complete specimens was sold for a record $50.1 million July 14 to a mystery bidder.
Sotheby's said the 67-million-year-old fossil, nicknamed “Gus,” is now the most expensive set of dinosaur bones ever auctioned off, besting ... (full story)
26 Meta employees sue, alleging AI-driven layoff picks hit workers on medical and parental leave
A group of 26 Meta employees has sued the company, claiming it used artificial intelligence systems to select people for layoffs, disproportionately targeting those on medical, parental or family leave.
They are among the 8,000 employees, or about 10% of its workforce, Meta said it would lay off in May. The lawsuit filed late Ju ... (full story)
Study shows a blood test can help identify healthy people at high risk for Alzheimer's disease
WASHINGTON (AP) — A blood test may predict if apparently healthy older adults are likely to develop Alzheimer’s symptoms in the next five or 10 years, researchers reported last week.
That information could be reassuring or terrifying, but for now it's a potential tool to speed drug development by helping to identify ... (full story)
After Lindsey Graham's death, questions linger about aging politicians and health transparency
NEW YORK (AP) — The sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham, a top ally of President Donald Trump and one of Washington's best-known politicians, is renewing focus on the country's aging lawmakers.
Graham, who had turned 71 just two days before dying on July 11, was far younger than many of his Senate colleagues and appeared t ... (full story)
Today in History: July 22, First solo around-the-world flight
Today in History
Today is Wednesday, July 22, the 203rd day of 2026. There are 162 days left in the year.
Today in History:
On July 22, 1933, aviator Wiley Post landed at Floyd Bennett Field in New York City, completing the first solo flight around the world in 7 days, 18 hours and 49 minutes.
Also on this date:
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