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World - / Oct 7, 2026 - New dating rewrites history of Oklahoma meteor crater - Researchers from the University of Texas at Austin have traced the Ames meteor impact to approximately 370 million years ago, presenting a significant revision to the previously accepted estimate of 467 million years. This research connects the impact with the Frasnian-Famennian mass extinction event, employing zircon crystals to establish a more precise timeline, thus providing deeper insights into pivotal moments in Earth's geological history.

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World - / Oct 6, 2026 - California schoolgirl's sewing project grows into nonprofit with 5,000+ care bags for women - Khloe Thompson, a California teenager, started making care bags for women in need after seeing homelessness. She founded the nonprofit Khloe Kares, which has distributed over 5,000 handmade bags containing personal-care items. The organization collaborates with local businesses and community groups to expand its outreach efforts. Thompson's initiatives have also included supporting children in Ghana and youth workshops on various topics. She received the George H.W.

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