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For much of evolutionary history, many animals reproduced and then left their offspring to survive alone. A study published in Nature now offers a possible explanation for how caregiving emerged from those distant, nonparental beginnings. By studying clonal raider ants, researchers found that evolution may not have created entirely new brain systems to produce parental behavior. Instead, it appears to have adapted ancient neural pathways that originally regulated hunger and feeding, giving them a new role in social care. Ants and mammals use related brain signaling systems that help control caregiving. Ants also change their social roles as they grow…

Mike ClayJul 31, 2026, 06:37 AM ETCloseMike Clay is a senior writer for fantasy football and the NFL at ESPN. Mike is a member of the FSWA Hall of Fame. His projections power the ESPN Fantasy Football game, and he also appears on “Fantasy Football Now” and the Fantasy Focus Football podcast.Multiple AuthorsA new fantasy football season is upon us and — if you tuned out after February’s Super Bowl — you have a lot of catching up to do.The 2026 NFL offseason had a flurry of action that will bring massive changes to the upcoming fantasy season. It starts…

Scott Hylands, the actor known for playing Detective Kevin “OB” O’Brien in Night Heat, has died. He was 83. The Canadian actor died on Wednesday, July 29, his cinematographer son Luke Hylands announced in a statement memorializing his “forever hero and best friend” on social media. “Husband, Father, Actor, Director, Writer, Storyteller, Friend, and lover of life,” he wrote on Instagram. “I am heartbroken to share the news that my Dad Scott has passed away Wednesday night. Myself and my family are still trying to process this horrible loss.” Luke continued, “There simply are not enough words I can say…

Kuni Tyessi in Abuja In a landmark move to protect women in digital spaces, the Centre for Redefining Alternative Civic Engagement for Africa, RACE Centre, has launched Nigeria’s first AI-Enabled Online Gender-Based Violence (OGBV) Tracker. The AI-enabled tracker, the first of its kind in Nigeria, has already documented over 20,000 verified cases of online violence across major social media platforms. According to RACE Centre, the tool uses machine learning, localized keywords, and context analysis to detect, categorize, and monitor OGBV in real time across Nigerian and African digital spaces. The launch which held in Abuja to mark Pan-African Women’s Day,…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has published the personal particulars, academic credentials and other supporting documents submitted by presidential candidates and their running mates for the 2027 general election. The documents, which were displayed at INEC offices across the country in line with the Electoral Act 2026, are yet to be uploaded to the commission’s website as of the time of filing this report. The publication was carried out in compliance with Section 29(3) of the Electoral Act 2026, which requires INEC to display the personal particulars and supporting documents submitted by candidates. “The Commission shall, within 21 days…

President Bola Tinubu, on Saturday, commissioned the new national headquarters of the Ansar-Ud-Deen Society of Nigeria, situated in Surulere, Lagos.Tinubu was represented at the event by the Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation, Mr. Lateef Fagbemi, SAN.The Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat; Alhaji Femi Okunnu; and the President of Ansar-Ud-Deen Society of Nigeria, Mr. Adeniji Kazeem, SAN, were among the dignitaries present at the occasion.The new building is named after Alhaja Hassanat Abebi Okunnu, the mother of the Chairman of the Society’s Board of Trustees, Alhaji Lateef Femi Okunnu, who made a generous donation towards the…

History has been made as the Slum2School Green Academy, located in Saga Island, Epe, Lagos State, becomes the first school in Nigeria ever listed for the prestigious World’s Best School Prize for Environmental Action. The announcement was made by T4 Education, the global organisation behind what is widely described as the ‘World Cup for School.’ This recognition places the Green Academy among the Top 10 schools worldwide leading the charge in climate-conscious innovation, positioning Nigeria as a global leader in sustainableeducation. World’s Best School Prizes Founded by UK-headquartered T4 Education, the World’s Best School Prizes celebrate schools driving meaningful change…

Android Headlines claims to have the specs and price for the entire Pixel 11 lineup. What the site shared basically lines up with everything else that we’ve heard in the lead-up to the August 12th event. The Pixel 11 is expected to get a $100 price hike, starting at $899, but will come with 256GB of storage instead of 128GB in the base model. While the entire lineup will sport the new Tensor G6 and Titan M3 chips, the base model Pixel 11 Pro and Pixel 11 Pro XL are both getting that rumored RAM cut to just 12GB, along…

No culprit has been identified in any of the attacks, which comes after authorities warned of a possible Iranian plot.Published On 1 Aug 20261 Aug 2026Michigan has reported cyberattacks on nine of its water systems, days after Minnesota reported similar breaches across the state.The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) said it was investigating both of the attacks on Saturday. In an advisory earlier this week, it said that at least seven states have reported incidents, but so far only Minnesota and Michigan have been identified.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listNo culprit has yet been pinpointed. However,…

Asisat Oshoala scored the only goal as Nigeria’s Super Falcons returned to winning ways, edging opponents Zambia 1-0 in their second Group C match on Saturday. With Malawi beating Egypt 3-1 earlier, Nigeria could not afford to lose, as that would have meant a group stage exit, and an end to their World Cup hopes. Oshaola converted in the 8th minute after her initial effort which was saved luckily bounced back onto her feet and went in. Their defensive capabilities were, however, put to the test when Oluwatosin Demehin was shown a straight red card in the 40th minute, and…