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T. Rex Teeth Reveal Human-Like Body Temperature — 3dUCLA team drills T. rex teeth, gets first body-temp reading: 97°F, same as humans.

Marcus Bell The tooth enamel analysis makes a strong case that these predators controlled their own heat, explaining how they dominated as active hunters.

Somyn Journal app swaps calorie counts for emotional reflectionsBusiness — 19hAurora Dawn Ventures has released Somyn Journal, a reflection-based app that replaces number-driven tracking with open-ended prompts about emotions and body sensations to help users gain context on personal habits around food, movement, and relationships. By focusing on how they feel rather than counts, users build a personal record that reveals patterns, such as energy from home cooking or physical tension from certain interactions, aimed at reducing anxiety and disconnection from the body.

Elena Vasquez This approach could help people notice how home-cooked meals boost their mood without obsessing over numbers.

37 Suspected Miners Die in Niger State Custody After Raids — 2dIn Niger State, the NSCDC’s burst operations against illegal mining led to the detention of scores of suspected miners, with multiple detainees reported dead in custody amid a suspected disease outbreak and their bodies deposited at General Hospital Minna. Authorities say they are investigating, upholding human rights, and urging calm as families demand answers and security tensions persist.

Montana Teen Dies After Saving Sister in River — 1dA 13-year-old Montana boy, Ephraim Dayley, died after rescuing his sister during a tubing trip on the Clarks Fork River near Fromberg; his body was recovered the following day after divers searched the river. Authorities say Dayley saved his sister, who made it to shore, making his death a heroic, yet tragic, outcome widely reported by local outlets.

Jehovah’s Witnesses Ease Blood-Component Rules, Retain Whole-Blood Ban — 1dThe Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses has further relaxed policies on blood, allowing members to decide, based on personal conscience, whether to accept or donate four main blood components (red cells, white cells, plasma, platelets) and to receive products derived from donated blood. The organization, however, maintains its longstanding ban on whole-blood transfusions and notes that decisions on blood use remain a personal conscience matter, with prior updates permitting members to store their own blood for future care.

Marcus Bell This update could mean fewer Witnesses face conflicts during major surgeries.

Former Syrian Official Sentenced 60 Years for Torture — 2dSamir Ousman Alsheikh was sentenced to 60 years for torture after prosecutors described beatings, ceiling-pipe suspensions and a device that folded prisoners' bodies in half.

The Incorrupt Body of Bernadette SoubirousGood News — FROM 1879Body remains intact after decades

The Incorrupt Body of St. Catherine of BolognaGood News — FROM 1463Body remains incorrupt for centuries

Body of missing hiker recovered on Mount Appleton in Olympic park — 2dA hiker died after reaching Rocky Mountain in the Adirondacks, with the cause under investigation. In Olympic National Park, 26-year-old Neil Gehring was found dead on Mt. Appleton after a multi-day search aided by cellphone location data and other rescue efforts.

Volkswagen, Audi Recall 208,000 SUVs Over Steering Defect — 1dVolkswagen’s 2025 Tiguan recall centers on a body control module software fault that can reset while driving, potentially shutting off the ignition and disabling airbags; about 49,958 US units are affected. Separately, VW and Audi are recalling over 208,000 vehicles, including Atlas, Tiguan, and Q3 models, due to corroded steering-rack mounting bolts that can break and cause loss of steering, with a free bolt replacement offered as the remedy.

Marcus Bell These recalls show VW still struggles with basic quality on their SUVs, and owners shouldn't have to worry about losing steering or airbags.

UN rights chief says Gaza remains raise war crime concerns — 4dMore than 630 bodies recovered from Gaza rubble since Nov 2025; UN chief Türk says entire families among the dead raise fresh war crimes concerns.

All 4 bodies recovered after private plane disappears off coast of Bahamas, family says — Sep 8, 2026

Boeing Nears Turkish Airlines Deal for 150 737 MAX Jets — 4dBoeing is nearing a final agreement to supply 150 737 MAX aircraft to Turkish Airlines after resolving a dispute over engine maintenance and pricing, with a signing potential next week. The resolution reinforces Turkish Airlines’ expansion plans and signals Boeing’s continued ability to meet demand for narrow-body jets.

Sam Okafor This order shows Boeing still has strong demand for the MAX despite earlier setbacks. Turkish Airlines must be confident in the fixes.

Steelers Seek More From Struggling DK Metcalf — 5dMetcalf had four catches for 40 yards and multiple drops in Week 1, a performance that prompted critics to question his body control and reliability while still noting he’s open enough to help Pittsburgh’s passing game with Aaron Rodgers. The Steelers won, but their offense overall struggled, and the team needs Metcalf to rebound quickly after the costly drops and missed opportunities as the season progresses.

Boston College Linebacker Kahoun Taken by Ambulance After Collision — Sep 12, 2026Boston College linebacker Bodie Kahoun was carted off on a stretcher by ambulance after a helmet-first collision against Rutgers in the Red Bandanna game, with medical staff on the field and teammates nearby. He gave a thumbs-up as he departed, and both teams showed support as the incident paused play.

Sam Okafor College football needs better rules on helmet to helmet contact to prevent these scares.

World Athletics Maintains Russia Ban Ahead of CAS Case — 6dWorld Athletics President Sebastian Coe has reiterated that the body's sanctions against Russia and Belarus remain in place, emphasizing integrity of competition over politics. As Russian Athletics appeals to CAS and the IOC allows some Russian participation in Los Angeles qualifiers, Coe says the path to full global participation will require resolution, while other sports have begun easing restrictions.

Elena Vasquez The CAS appeal could drag this out, but easing restrictions now would undermine years of progress against state-sponsored cheating.

UC Davis Study Finds Three-Minute Equine Interactions Ease Teen Distress — 4dA UC Davis study finds that spending just three minutes with miniature horses and donkeys can quickly improve teens’ mood, reducing loneliness, sadness, and anxiety, with stronger effects when teens notice the animals’ body-language cues and even when the animals walk away. The research emphasizes a two-way interaction, arguing that animals’ active participation helps shape the human benefits and should guide the design of animal-assisted interventions.

Search Continues for Missing Florida Paddler — 6dPolice across several areas are appealing for information on missing people, including Andrew Kurt in Basildon and a 13-year-old girl with links to Stockport, while Merseyside police continue to search for Alisha Lavery and investigators in Middlefield probe a death after a body was found. In Worcestershire, the 71-year-old Pershore man was found safe, and in Wellington a missing person was located by a member of the public with Exmoor Search and Rescue assisting.

Gaza City funeral buries 100 recovered bodies, hundreds more still missing — Sep 6, 2026Thousands attended a mass funeral for about 100 Palestinians, many of them children, whose remains were recovered from rubble in Gaza City’s Zeitoun area after years beneath destroyed buildings, as recovery teams warn that hundreds more remain buried and the operation continues amid limited resources. The ceremony, one of the largest in Palestinian history, underscored the ongoing toll of Israel’s war on Gaza and the scale of bodies still entombed beneath rubble across the enclave.

Chris Dalton Hundreds more still missing means this isn't close to over. The world needs to help fund proper recovery efforts, not just watch from afar.

Seahawks QB Darnold Leaves Opener After Sack — Sep 10, 2026Seattle's season opener against the Patriots saw Sam Darnold leave early after a sack, limping off and being ruled questionable to return as Drew Lock took over. Reports indicate a likely lower-body/hip injury with updates pending as Seattle fights to rebound against New England.

Chris Dalton Darnold's injury right after that sack looks bad for Seattle's chances if it's the hip they suspect.

Rescue teams search for 130 missing after Indonesian ferry capsizes — Sep 12, 2026Crews recovered the bodies of two missing crew members from the Nghi Quan 19 tugboat that sank off Nam Du Island after severe weather on September 10, while one crew member had already been rescued. The search and recovery operations involved Coast Guard Region 4, Naval Region 5, Ship 526 and other vessels, overcoming rough seas and limited visibility.

ICE says it now has enough body cameras for all field agents — Sep 1, 2026ICE says it now has enough body cameras to equip all its officers, with training underway and a plan to complete rollout by the end of September as Mullin promotes camera use and related Motorola microphone integrations. The push comes amid past funding cuts, deadly shootings, and renewed concerns over transparency and accountability from lawmakers and the public.

Derek Foss Funding got cut before after shootings raised questions, now suddenly there's money for this. Better late than never I guess, but the timing says a lot.

Georgia Brother Charged After Missing Teen Found Dead — Sep 9, 2026Samuel Jackson, an 18-year-old from Dougherty County, Georgia, was found dead after a months-long search, with remains positively identified as his; his brother Jamal Jackson has been arrested and charged with murder, concealing the death of another, and disposal of a human body. Investigators say the case remains open and active as they pursue further details.

Study Finds Dogs Distinguish Human Facial EmotionsScience — Sep 10, 2026New science confirms dogs are proficient at reading human emotions through facial expressions, body language, and tone, with happier faces triggering reward-related brain activity while negative expressions elicit distinct neural patterns. Additional findings emphasize that dogs communicate through stillness and other cues, signaling fear or uncertainty as a sophisticated form of social communication rather than mere obedience.