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Sign up for CNN's Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. (CNN) In a TikTok video with more than 30 million views and 7 million likes, a chipmunk is paying for groceries at the cashier. The rabbit cashier asks, "Paper or plastic?" The chipmunk ominously replies -- and repeats, at the rabbit's confusion, "Mouth." In the next frame, the groceries (a pile of nuts) and the rabbit's hand are engulfed by the chipmunk in one mouthful. This points audiences to the punchline, and an animal fact -- chipmunks' cheeks can expand to a size three times larger than their heads. By animating the chipmunk's elastic cheeks (and morbid tendencies), the creators with Natural Habitat Shorts say they're experimenting with "animals in human situations" -- allowing the creatures to turn the tables for entertainment and drop some knowledge in the process. "To animal...

2021 marked the end of the era of Western liberalism that governed international affairs, signifying a shift to a more unpredictable, multipolar world. First, a reversal of democracy. Less than a decade after Myanmar transitioned from a military junta to an elected government, progress towards a democratic society crumbled on the morning of February first. The military staged a coup, once again seizing control and detaining civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi. It began brutally clamping down on citizens who flooded the streets in peaceful protest. August saw another blow to democracy after U.S. and NATO troops withdrew from Afghanistan. The Taliban swept across the country and captured the capital of Kabul, stoking fear that the fundamentalist group would once again begin a reign of terror, particularly for women and girls. There are also concerns that ongoing internal clashes between militant groups will further harm the safety and human rights of the Afghan people. "The last ...

Polymetal International (OTCMKTS:AUCOY) was upgraded by Zacks Investment Research from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating in a research report issued to clients and investors on Tuesday, Zacks.com reports. The brokerage currently has a $19.00 price target on the stock. Zacks Investment Research's price objective indicates a potential upside of 10.85% from the stock's current price. According to Zacks, "Polymetal International plc is a metal producer primarily in Russia, Kazakhstan and Armenia. It principally explores for gold and silver. Polymetal International plc is headquartered in Saint Petersburg, the Russia Federation. " AUCOY has been the subject of several other research reports. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft assumed coverage on shares of Polymetal International in a report on Tuesday, October 12th. They set a "hold" rating for the company. JPMorgan Chase & Co. restated an "overweight" rating on shares of Poly...

When Walter "Fritz" Mondale died in April at 93, America lost one of the most remarkable public servants of our era — a man who was Minnesota attorney general; U.S. senator; creator, with President Jimmy Carter, of the modern vice presidency; a Democratic presidential nominee; and U.S. ambassador to Japan. But we also lost a political leader who had a rare combination of liberal values and pragmatic political skills, and whose accomplishments provide important lessons for today's progressives. The son of a small-town farmer and Methodist preacher, Mondale got his start in politics as a member of Minnesota's Democratic-Farm-Labor Party, which his mentor, Hubert Humphrey, had created — a coalition of farmers, middle- and working-class men and women, academics and minorities who championed civil rights, education, assistance to the poor and health insurance. Mondale would carry his progressive views throughout his career. One of his proudest accomplishments a...

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples' Party (PPP) has asked the government to make the "clandestine" document of national security policy public, which was approved by the federal cabinet on Tuesday. Speaking at a news conference, PPP's central secretary information Faisal Karim Kundi along with party leader Akhunzada Chattan, raised questions for not making the national security policy's document public and not taking the parliament into confidence. They demanded that the document of the national security policy should be made public, so that the nation should get to know about the policy, adding that it was incomprehensible as to why the government was keeping the document of the national security policy in secrecy. They warned that terrorism is once again resurging despite, the achievements after heavy losses and sacrifices by the people and security personnel and demanded that a complete implementation should be made in the National Action Plan (NAP). They...

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Bree Burkitt Coconino County is on the verge of possibly huge political changes between redistricting, a looming election and political personalities. Here's a look at the biggest political stores of the year:   Last-minute pardon for Renzi Former Flagstaff Representative Rick Renzi was pardoned by President Donald Trump on his last day in office in January. ...

AI-powered news app Opera was downloaded 869,000 times in 2021, making it the most popular newly-installed news app in the UK this year. The Opera app by the eponymous Norwegian company better known for its "alternative" browser beat last year's most popular download, the BBC News app, to take a surprise top spot. The BBC News app came in second place with 808,000 downloads – much less than the 2.2 million installations it racked up in 2020, according to Press Gazette's analysis of data provided by app intelligence firm Sensor Tower. This year, news aggregation apps have been downloaded more than legacy media brands' own apps. Fourth in the rankings was Breaking News (515,000 downloads), followed by UK Breaking News (482,000 downloads) in fifth and US app NewsBreak (253,000 downloads) in eleventh. Reach's local news aggregator, InYourArea was the twelfth most-downloaded mobile app (239,000 downloads). The highly popular Apple News app, which comes pr...

In fact, Hoover was one of the most remarkable Americans of the 20th century. – Ed Feulner, former president and founder of The Heritage Foundation August 10 marks President Herbert Hoover's 147 th birthday. Today, Herbert Hoover is often forgotten or if he is remembered, it is usually in the context of the Great Depression. However, the story of Herbert Hoover is remarkable, and it is symbolic of the spirit of the United States. During the COVID-19 pandemic, people and businesses across Iowa exemplified Hoover's belief in service as they carried out many acts of charity and humanitarianism, both seen and unseen. On Aug. 10, 1874, Herbert Hoover was born in the small, quiet Quaker village of West Branch, Iowa. Hoover was orphaned at a young age and sent to live with his uncle in Oregon. Hoover was a graduate of Stanford University, where he met his wife, Lou Henry, who also lived a remarkable life. After his graduation from Stanford...

Sarah Tew/CNET Roku and Google's YouTube have reached a multiyear distribution deal for Roku to offer both the main YouTube app and Google's app for its live-channel streaming service, YouTube TV, Roku said Wednesday.  The agreement comes a day before Google's deadline to either reach a deal or it would cut off the main YouTube app from new Roku devices. Wednesday's new pact also means that the YouTube TV app will be restored to Roku's channel store within hours; Roku had removed the dedicated YouTube TV app from its channel store for any new users who wanted to download it in May, as part of the months-long standoff with Google.  YouTube is the world's biggest source of online video, with more than 2 billion monthly visitors. YouTube TV -- a...

"Sunday Morning" host Jane Pauley looks back on key events of a dramatic year: January In January Joe Biden was inaugurated as our 46th president … … just two weeks after supporters of former President Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol in an attempt to overturn the results of the 2020 election.  Protesters attack Capitol Police and storm the seat of government, trying to halt the Electoral College certification of ballots and throw the 2020 election to the loser, President Donald Trump, January 6, 2021 in Washington, D.C. To date, more than 700 people have been charged in the violence. Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick died as a result of injuries sustained that day; four other police officers committed suicide in the days and months following the attack. Kent Nishimura/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images February In February , the United States f...