HUMAN EVENTS: The ‘G’ in ‘GOP’ doesn’t stand for ‘Grinch,’ House Republicans
We simply don’t need the debt ceiling poison pill anymore…
UBC criticized for renting room to Hong Kong government for recruitment exam
A human rights group says UBC should not have rented a room for Hong Kong to conduct an exam related to its National Security Law. UBC says the event followed its policies…
Popeye, Tintin and more will enter the public domain in the new year
The copyrights of thousands of 20th-century films, books, compositions and sound recordings expire on Jan. 1, making them free for anyone to share and adapt. Here are some of the highlights…Early human collective practices and symbolism in the Early Upper Paleolithic of Southwest Asia
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 121, Issue 51, December 2024. SignificanceThis study presents evidence from the Levant of communal rituals centered around a carved boulder within a distinct hall in the deepest and darkest part of Manot Cave. It expands our understanding of the Upper Paleolithic period beyond …
Los Angeles-area authorities investigating human legs found on shoreline
Authorities in Southern California found human remains along a rocky shoreline but have not determined the identity of the person, according to reports…
The 7 most disturbing humanoid robots that emerged in 2024
From a disembodied torso to a “friendly” robot with unnervingly human facial expressions, here are seven of the most advanced humanoid robots in the world…
Early human ancestor ‘Lucy’ was a bad runner, and this one tendon could explain why
By digitally modeling muscles and tendons for the skeleton of Lucy (Australopithecus afarensis), researchers determined that our hominin ancestors could run well but topped out around 11 mph…
Gaza officials say 5 journalists killed in Israeli strike
Although media workers are protected by international humanitarian law, journalists in Gaza face especially high risks as they cover the war…