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PNUT GALLERYThe search for Nefertiti is on! Radar scans show that organic material could be hidden behind the walls of King Tutankhamun’s tomb, another clue that the ancient Egyptian queen might also be buried there. |
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Plot Twist! Lula Gets Sworn In, Then Immediately Suspended Mere moments after Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was sworn in, a judge suspended the former president’s appointment to chief of staff. Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff appointed Lula to the new role, setting off anti-government demonstrations across Brazil. Thanks to secretly taped phone calls, it’s become clear that Lula’s appointment was meant to avoid prosecution in what has become one of Brazil’s worst corruption scandals. With the political crisis becoming more tense and protesting on the rise, the judge felt it necessary to suspend Lula from office, fearing that his appointment could compromise police inquiry.
GOP Senators Plan To Take Their Sweet Time With SCOTUSIn the last 48 hours, Supreme Court nominee Merrick Garland has been characterized as everything from an olive branch to a piñata. Today, he’s more like that friend you might invite to your wedding if your first round picks don’t RSVP. Republican Senators Orrin Hatch and Jeff Flake said they wouldn’t confirm President Obama’s nomination until November’s election, and only if another Democrat takes the Presidency. Garland is the GOP’s best bet if the Republican Party doesn’t win the election, and it’s smart to keep him around “just in case.” So it looks like Merrick is going to be hanging around for a while, checking his phone, refreshing his email, just awkwardly waiting for a reply until November.
PNUT READ: Getting To Know Merrick Garland |
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NUTS AND BOLTS: SHOULD READ SeaWorld Ends Its Orca Breeding ProgramEffective immediately, SeaWorld announced the termination if its orca whale breeding program. The move was applauded by animal rights groups that have strongly criticized the company in the past. SeaWorld vehemently denied many of the accusations hurled against them, but images of traumatic whale captures, small tanks and generally poor treatment have caused SeaWorld’s attendance rates to plummet. Its promise to discontinue breeding efforts is seen as a defining moment in the animal rights conversation. What changed their minds? Maybe they finally watched Blackfish.
‘President Trump’ Now Rated Among Top 10 Global RisksAccording to the Economist Intelligence Unit, Donald Trump becoming President of the United States is one of the top 10 risks facing the world today. The research firm warns that he could heighten security risks and disrupt the global economy — risks so severe, his presidency is ranked above “Britain leaving the EU” and “clash in the South China Sea” as future risks the world should avoid. Undeterred, Trump warned that his “fans would riot” if Republicans deny him the nomination. Damned if you do, damned if you don’t.
Triple Agent Sad Because Nobody Trusts Him A former German intelligence employee has been sentenced to eight years in jail for treason after spying for the United States and Russia. The German triple-agent lamented that nobody trusted him within German intelligence (can’t imagine why), but the CIA was eager to hand him over documents. Between 2008 and 2014, he received €10,000-20,000 a year in cash for sharing classified intel with Germany’s frenemies.
Keeping Our Eye On… - Dinosaur Eggs: Evidence of a pregnant T-Rex has been found, which is expected to shed light on the evolution of egg-laying in the old days. Even cooler: this discovery might come with some dino DNA. Goodbye SeaWorld, helloooo Jurassic Park.
- Guantanamo Gardens: Although the prison in Guantanamo Bay is still open for business, two professors have already published their renovation ideas for when Gitmo closes. They propose a wildlife peace park and conservation zone that will benefit both Cuba and the United States.
- Robots For Hire: Google could be selling Boston Dynamics, because even Google thinks its robots are terrifying. The viral videos of robots carrying out their mission against all interferences was a bit chilling to imagine outside of an assembly line. Who wants The Terminator as an employee?
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LOOSE NUTS: FOR YOUR ENJOYMENT Felon Serenades Courtroom With Adele-Inspired Apology Before facing his sentence for unlawful imprisonment, 21-year-old Brian Earl Taylor thought he might lighten the mood. Singing an “Adele-inspired” rendition of his apology, Taylor crooned, “Hello, your honor, I want to say I’m sorry for the things I’ve done.” Though Taylor will have to serve jail time, five of the charges against him were dismissed and the courtroom seemed to appreciate his musical performance. Judge Darlene O’Brien reviewed the evening by saying Taylor was “obviously a talented young man.”
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