Giant creature with fangs was around long before dinosaurs, research reveals
Scientists have revealed fossils of a giant salamander-like beast with sharp fangs that ruled waters before the first dinosaurs arrived.
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Scientists have revealed fossils of a giant salamander-like beast with sharp fangs that ruled waters before the first dinosaurs arrived.
Damien Boschetto and fellow researchers decided to keep his 2022 discovery a secret for two years to avoid damage during the extraction.
Exactly why the great ape died off after flourishing for hundreds of thousands of years has been one of the lasting mysteries of paleontology.
Environment Agency engineers were working on sea defenses on the Isle of Wight when they made the discovery.
Paleontologists discovered the bones and teeth of an early mammal relative that roamed approximately 180 million years ago, officials announced.
Scientists identified a new species of whale from 41 million years ago. It's estimated to have been around 8 feet long and weighed about 412 pounds.
A newly studied species of ancient whale might be the heaviest animal ever found.
"Climate change is here. It is terrifying. And it is just the beginning," U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said.
A first-of-its-kind fossil find in China suggests some early mammals may have hunted dinosaurs.
The findings may help scientists learn how our aquatic ancestors got their bite.
The discovery of a half mammal, half reptile's skull in eastern Utah has huge implications for geologic timelines.
Scientists at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science are preparing to return to Snowmass Village and the Ziegler Reservoir on May 15.
Big discoveries can be made by accident. Such was the case in the 1960s when a Douglas County rancher dug down into the ground and came up with some big bones. Understanding the significance of his find is still unfolding today.
Douglas County voters will choose at least one new face to join the Board of County Commissioners. There are three commissioner seats on the board.
The Colorado Secretary of State's Office released more information about the online password leak on Monday, the day before the election.
A Douglas County Sheriff's deputy was struck by a suspected DUI driver while investigating a crash over the weekend.
Many Coloradans are feeling stressed and anxious ahead of the election. Experts are offering tips for people feeling stressed about the election to help mitigate those emotions.
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 5 and Coloradans who haven't already voted in person or dropped them in drop boxes still have some time.
Douglas County voters will choose at least one new face to join the Board of County Commissioners. There are three commissioner seats on the board.
The Colorado Secretary of State's Office released more information about the online password leak on Monday, the day before the election.
A Douglas County Sheriff's deputy was struck by a suspected DUI driver while investigating a crash over the weekend.
Many Coloradans are feeling stressed and anxious ahead of the election. Experts are offering tips for people feeling stressed about the election to help mitigate those emotions.
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 5 and Coloradans who haven't already voted in person or dropped them in drop boxes still have some time.
The Colorado Secretary of State's Office released more information about the online password leak on Monday, the day before the election.
A Douglas County Sheriff's deputy was struck by a suspected DUI driver while investigating a crash over the weekend.
On Saturday night at Trailblazer Stadium, the Mountain Vista Golden Eagles girls flag football team made history. In a thriller, neck-and-neck game, the Mountain Vista girls won 32-21 over Arvada West, earning their first-ever 5A Flag Football title. The girls were exceptional all season, remaining undefeated (19-0). While last year's pilot program champions, the Arvada West Wildcats ended their season 16-3. The Golden Eagles started hot with an early lead, but the Wildcats would put up a fight, making it a one-point game in the third quarter, 21-20. Still, the Golden Eagles held the lead for most of the game and would end up on top. Junior Quarterback Ariana Akey with an outstanding performance, rushing for three touchdowns, and a couple of interceptions in the fourth to end their undefeated season with a championship.
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Winter Park Express offers train service to Winter Park for the ski season.
The Denver Broncos were beaten in all phases of the game on Sunday in a 41-10 loss to the Baltimore Ravens.
Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray was placed in the concussion protocol after a third-quarter collision with Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle forced him out Friday night's game.
After picking up back-to-back wins over the Saints and the Panthers, the Denver Broncos have a 5-3 record, and a lot of that can be attributed to Bo Nix.
It's the eighth World Series title in franchise history for the Boys in Blue, and their second in five years.
Italian skier Matilde Lorenzi died from her injuries after a crash during training in northern Italy, the International Ski and Snowboard Federation said.
Quincy Jones, the multi-talented music legend who collaborated with everyone from Michael Jackson to Frank Sinatra, has died at 91, his family announced.
The "Dawson's Creek" alum shared the news on Sunday and said that despite the diagnosis, there is "reason for optimism, and I'm feeling good."
Run for Recovery, a new program, offers a boot camp for people in recovery from substance use who dream of holding political office.
Vice President Kamala Harris made a surprise appearance on "Saturday Night Live," playing herself as the mirror-image double of Maya Rudolph's version of her.
Jasmine Adeoye, an account manager based in Austin, Texas, said she became addicted to kratom drink "Feel Free Classic," after she sought an alcohol alternative.
Many Coloradans are feeling stressed and anxious ahead of the election. Experts are offering tips for people feeling stressed about the election to help mitigate those emotions.
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 5 and Coloradans who haven't already voted in person or dropped them in drop boxes still have some time.
Former President Donald Trump told rally goers in Pennsylvania that he wouldn't mind if a potential assassination attempt went through the media risers.
Among the ballot measures Colorado voters are considering on Election Day is one that may seem like it's a no-brainer. It is Amendment H, which deals with judicial discipline. Supporters say it will pull back the veil of secrecy in the judiciary.
Run for Recovery, a new program, offers a boot camp for people in recovery from substance use who dream of holding political office.
Many Coloradans are feeling stressed and anxious ahead of the election. Experts are offering tips for people feeling stressed about the election to help mitigate those emotions.
The "Dawson's Creek" alum shared the news on Sunday and said that despite the diagnosis, there is "reason for optimism, and I'm feeling good."
Run for Recovery, a new program, offers a boot camp for people in recovery from substance use who dream of holding political office.
Jasmine Adeoye, an account manager based in Austin, Texas, said she became addicted to kratom drink "Feel Free Classic," after she sought an alcohol alternative.
Some people conceived by sperm donors are pushing for regulation, citing the risks to society caused by extremely prolific donors.
TGI Fridays Executive Chairman Rohit Manocha said "COVID-19 and capital structure" were the primary drivers of the chain's financial challenges.
Jasmine Adeoye, an account manager based in Austin, Texas, said she became addicted to kratom drink "Feel Free Classic," after she sought an alcohol alternative.
Berkshire said in its earnings report Saturday that it sold off roughly another 100 million Apple shares in the third quarter after halving its massive investment in the iPhone maker last quarter.
Wendy's plans to close 140 U.S. restaurants before the end of this year on top of the 100 it said it would close in May.
2025 contribution limit for 401(k) plans is $23,500, up from $23,000 in 2024. IRA contribution limit remains $7,000.
Stephen Matthews, the former Denver cardiologist sentenced to 158 years in jail, tried to erase text conversations and videos with some of his victims from his cellphone, according to the prosecutors in the case.
Roving burglary crews throughout Colorado have been specifically targeting the homes of Asian business owners and stealing massive amounts of cash, jewelry, watches and high-end purses in what one detective calls an "epidemic."
A former Independent Monitor who oversaw Denver's public safety agencies for nearly a decade said he expects Denver Fire Department Command staff to face discipline after an independent investigation found them misusing their comp time and vacation time.
A blistering 26-page report on the use of comp or flex time by Denver's fire chief and his top seven commanders calls the years-long practice a violation of Denver's Revised Municipal Code, "an organizational failing" and a "problematic practice."
A Denver judge sentenced a former cardiologist to 158 years behind bars for drugging 10 women he met on dating apps and then sexually assaulting eight of them.