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The fossil of a tiny fish found in southwestern Alberta, Canada, provides new insight into the origin and evolution of otophysans, the supergroup of fish that includes catfish, carp and tetras—which account for two-thirds of all freshwater species today. The specimen, located well inland from any seashore, was studied by researchers at Western University and […] The post Tiny Prehistoric Fish Fossil Rewrites Evolution With Clues for Mysterious Origins of Catfish and Carp appeared first on Good News Network.

Hamas must end its control over Gaza for America to even consider the idea of a Palestinian state, Secretary of State Marco Rubio told NBC’s “Meet the Press” Sunday morning. “In order for that aspiration to even be credible, it has to be realistic. We can’t have a Palestinian state that’s governed by Hamas or by some terrorist organization whose stated purpose for existence is the destruction of the Jewish state. That would never work,” Rubio said. “Until Gaza is governed by people that are not interested in destroying Israel. Until there are no security threats emanating against Israel from Gaza, forget about statehood. You’re not going to have peace,” Rubio added. Last Monday, during a press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Donald Trump introduced a new peace plan, titled “Peace in the Middle East.” The 20-point peace plan demands the release of all hostages held by Hamas, and that Gaza must become a terror-free zone, ensuring that it will not pose any threat to Israel or any other neighboring country. Under the plan, Gaza would be temporarily run by a “technocratic, apolitical Palestinian committee” consisting of “qualified Palestinians and international experts.”On Monday, delegations from Israel and Hamas will meet in Egypt to discuss Trump’s peace proposal. ‘If we can’t even get an agreement on the hostages being released, you ain’t going to have long-term peace here,” Rubio continued. “So let’s get that peace done. It’s the most important, and then we can move on to phase two, which will give momentum to the rest of the effort. But this is not going to be easy. No one said this was going to be easy.” “We are dealing with something that’s been going on for a very long time,” Rubio concluded. The president shared on Truth Social a statement from Hamas on Oct. 4, accepting seven out of the 20 points in the proposed peace deal plan, including the exchange of the hostages—”both living and remains—according to the exchange formula contained in President Trump’s proposal, with the necessary field conditions for implementing the exchange.” “In this context, the movement affirms its readiness to immediately enter, through the mediators, into negotiations and discuss the details.” Trump wrote on the social media platform that Israel has also agreed to the conditions of the ceasefire, withdrawing its forces. “When Hamas confirms, the Ceasefire will be IMMEDIATELY effective, the Hostages and Prisoner Exchange will begin, and we will create the conditions for the next phase of withdrawal, which will bring us close to the end of this 3,000 YEAR CATASTROPHE,” Trump stated. “Thank you for your attention to this matter and, STAY TUNED!” The post ‘We Can’t Have a Palestinian State That’s Governed by Hamas’: Sec. Rubio States on Eve of Talks Between Israel and Hamas appeared first on The Daily Signal.

They found a shy cat left outside a building. When he was finally brought in, he had one goal—to find a human of his own. RhetLittle Wanderers NYCRhet, a gray-and-white cat, had been abandoned outside a building, his future uncertain. A resident witnessed what happened and contacted Little Wanderers NYC for help."There were four (cats), and two ran away faster than lightning bolts. And two were frozen with fear," Little Wanderers NYC shared. Rhet was huddled in a corner, too frightened to move.Rescuers offered him food, and with that small act of kindness, they found the key to his heart. Little Wanderers NYCBehind those wary eyes was a gentle soul longing for love. When the rescuers approached, Rhet didn't run. Instead, he stayed still, accepted a few head strokes, and little by little, the fear in his eyes melted away.Both cats were safely brought inside that day. Rhet's heart was still racing, but his life was about to become a lot brighter. Little Wanderers NYCThe dedicated volunteers quickly arranged foster homes for the two cats they'd saved, while continuing to search for the others with help from the kind resident. They were determined to leave no cat behind.Rhet, once frozen in fear, began to relax. It wasn't long before he started seeking affection and leaning into pets. Little Wanderers NYCSoon, he was bravely exploring every corner of his new space, from the bathtub to the sink, claiming each spot as his own. He was overjoyed to have a safe place and a kind human who made him feel loved again.With his confidence restored, Rhet's true personality began to shine through. "This sweet boy is the definition of love." Little Wanderers NYCRhet quickly became his foster mom's shadow, following her from room to room. "He adores being close to his humans and is happiest when he can snuggle up in bed right by your side. He's cute, affectionate, and full of love."He greeted his people with gentle head bumps, filled the home with his deep rumbling purrs, and offered "love blinks" throughout the day. Little Wanderers NYC"He is the ultimate cuddle buddy," the rescue added. "This sweet boy lives for snuggles, happily curling up in bed beside his humans and showering them with love. He's the kind of companion who will always be by your side."From the moment he stepped indoors, Rhet seemed to know exactly what he wanted—to find the person who would never leave him. Little Wanderers NYCHe made sure everyone in the house, human and feline alike, felt his love. He would rest his paw on his people, as if to say, "I'm here." All was right in the world as long as he was close to them."From the moment he came into our care, Rhet stole hearts with his gentle spirit, endless snuggles, and loving purrs. He just wanted one thing: a human to call his own." Rhet and his foster friendLittle Wanderers NYC"And now, he has it. And our hearts couldn't be fuller."A family fell head over heels for Rhet and his affectionate nature. They opened their home and their hearts to him, and he fit right in. "Rhet has settled beautifully into his new home, spending his days curled up next to his person, exactly where he belongs." Little Wanderers NYCAfter over two months of waiting and searching, Rhet finally has what he always wanted—a forever home filled with cozy naps, gentle head boops, and unconditional love."No more uncertainty, no more waiting. Just love, warmth, and a lifetime of snuggles ahead." Little Wanderers NYCShare this story with your friends. Little Wanderers NYC takes in some of the neediest cats. If you'd like to help (or become a foster), send them a direct message on Instagram or Facebook or email adopt.littlewanderersnyc@gmail.comRelated story: Cat Curls Up Between a Couple After 848 Days Wishing for a Home from the Time He Was Just a Kitten

National Public Radio media reporter David Folkenflik performed another advertisement for "public broadcasting" instead of news reporting. He checked in Harrisburg, South Dakota on Friday from a football tailgate, where he uncovered Trump voters who supported taxpayer funded public broadcasting of NPR and PBS. South Dakota is a telling choice, one of those sparsely populated red states (like Alaska) where the people supposedly rely on NPR for the farm report or emergency weather warnings. It's also the home state of Senate Majority Leader John Thune. The radio version that aired Tuesday was headlined “‘There's been a lot of tears': Local public media stations grapple with federal cuts.” A local public television executive Folkenflik talked to referred to South Dakota as a “news desert.” They're so insulting, like there are no privately owned TV stations or newspapers in the whole state.  Folkenflik prodded the parents he met tailgating to talk about “what they rely on for news.” "Mainly just a Fox guy," says Aaron Zahn, the truck's owner, who builds grain elevators. He likes Gutfeld! — the conservative late-night comedy show on Fox News. At a Harrisburg High School football tailgate, when asked where he gets his news, Aaron Zahn shares that he mostly watches Fox. Dawn Bures, whose son, Harrison, plays wide receiver for the Tigers, says she follows "citizen journalists on the internet," citing social media influencer Jessica Reed Kraus' House Inhabit. When it comes to public media, both say they support President Trump's push to take back all federal funds. Folkenflik scoured the scene for supporters of his employers in public media. That largely reflects the sentiments of most — though not all — of a dozen people who came to the football stadium to see the Tigers rout the Yankton Bucks. A sports health executive said he relies on friends to text him about news developments; a retired accountant said he watches Fox News yet loves PBS nature shows; a reading intervention teacher said she appreciates the educational shows and apps that public media provides. Folkenflik buried the liberal bias argument in the middle of a paragraph showing Republican support for local stations. Much of the wrath from Trump and the Republican Party was directed at PBS and NPR, not local stations, for what conservatives contend is liberal bias — a charge the networks reject. Some Republican lawmakers even took pains to praise offerings from their local stations. Under the subhead “Trump supporters see benefits in local public media,” he wrote: South Dakota is Trump country. And yet, like in many other rural regions, people here find that public media serves a need as other local news outlets are increasingly hard to come by. "Trump is vindictive, as we all know. I'm with the guy," Nat Van Gorkum, a plumbing-supplies manager, told me outside a take-and-bake pizza shop in Sioux Falls. "I think the reason he's doing it is you guys have gone a hell of a long ways to the left in the last five or 10 years." Even so, Van Gorkum says, he opposes cutting money for public broadcasting. "I grew up watching Mister Rogers, Sesame Street, stuff like that. That's a good thing," Van Gorkum says. Nice memories, but no longer relevant: Mister Rogers' Neighborhood is long gone, and Sesame Street presently has a tangled relationship with PBS. And edutainment is hardly thin on the ground these days. Folkenflik did find a crepe-maker who loves his public radio. [Chef Michael Haskett] grew up in Sioux Falls, went to culinary school in New York's Hudson Valley and became a public radio junkie. He says he relies on NPR and South Dakota Public Broadcasting to tell him what's happening around the area, the nation and the world. "So, yeah, I'm very upset that we're defunding a very important news source, a very trustworthy news source, because it doesn't fit into one political party's agenda," Haskett says. He says he gives money to South Dakota Public Broadcasting and to Minnesota Public Radio, which operates a small station in Sioux Falls. Folkenflik doesn't explain that liberal Chef Haskett has also appeared on South Dakota Public Broadcasting, displaying his Pan Fried Walleye recipe. 

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