Animals may have evolved 200 million years earlier than previously thought, new study suggests

The first animals may have appeared on Earth hundreds of millions years earlier than their fossils suggest, a new modeling study suggests.Previously, the earliest fossil evidence of animals dated to around 574 million years ago, during the Ediacaran period (635 million to 538 million years ago). In the new paper, a research team argues that we can’t just rely on the spotty fossil record, and suggests that animals first appeared up to 200 million years earlier than the oldest known animal fossils.In the study, published Friday (Oct. 2) in the journal Science Advances, the researchers argue that the absence of…

How Tony Romo, CBS handled  million albatross before split

Tony Romo isn’t walking away empty-handed. The now-former CBS Sports NFL commentator is expected to “probably be a paid a good portion” of the $72 million remaining on his contract, according to The Athletic. The sides reportedly agreed to financial terms Friday before news broke of of their split with…

All the New Shows and Specials on BritBox in October 2026

Murder, romance and David Tennant — it must be another month of outstanding programming from BritBox. The British-based streamer just released its October 2026 slate, and it’s packed full of binge-worthy shows that will surely ruin your social life. At the top of Watch With Us’ list is War &…

How prepared are you for a disaster?

This year’s “super” El Nino means the U.S. will likely face a higher risk of stormy weather and flooding, so experts are recommending Americans stock up on food.And flooding is just one of the natural disasters people will face — many people are at risk of wildfires, power outages or…

Jayden Daniels officially out for Commanders in Week 4 blow

The Commanders will officially be without their starting quarterback Sunday. Jayden Daniels has officially been ruled out of the Week 4 game against the Colts in London, marking his second straight missed game due to a dislocated left elbow. Head coach Dan Quinn confirmed the news in his press conference…

Disney’s No. 2 exec gives telling clue about Jimmy Kimmel’s future at ABC

A top Disney executive refused to say whether ABC will renew Jimmy Kimmel’s contract, throwing in some ominous remarks about the late-night funnyman’s future. “I’m not going to make that announcement here with you today,” Disney President and Chief Creative Officer Dana Walden said Thursday at a Bloomberg conference when…

Beloved 80-year-old women’s fashion retailer to close 120 stores

It’s lights out for another popular retailer as over 100 stores are set to close. Cato Fashions — a North Carolina-based women’s retail chain — has just announced it will shut down roughly 120 stores by the end of 2026. The 80-year-old value retailer revealed in a press release that…

Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery post-merger name revealed

Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison announced on Friday that his company will be known simply as Skydance after its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery is complete. “Paramount and Warner Bros. shaped over a century of culture,” Ellison wrote on social media on Friday. “By combining them, we aren’t rewriting history…

Drake lost .5M in a week on Conor McGregor, Argentina gambling losses

Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our editorial standards for more information. The Iceman strikes again. Drake’s terrible record when betting on major sporting events is becoming the stuff of legend in the worst way possible. Drake’s sports…

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