China rejects Anthropic allegations of using Claude to train their models September 11, 2026 at 10:44PM

Las Vegas developers buy 940 acres of former federal desert for $94 million; 6,000-home community planned September 10, 2026 at 11:39PM

A large federal desert parcel near Las Vegas will become Monument Hills, a new master-planned community. This development will feature up to 6,000 homes and various amenities for residents. The $94 million land deal is the largest BLM transaction in the valley for decades. Proceeds from the sale will fund projects across Nevada, including parks and education. First homes are anticipated to be available around spring 2028.

Snake grows a fake spider on its tail to lure birds; scans reveal surprisingly normal bones inside September 10, 2026 at 11:00PM

Researchers utilized XCT scanning technology to investigate the unique tail of a viper. The imaging uncovered the presence of standard viper vertebrae within the tail's unusual form. This finding underscores the discrepancies that can exist between external appearance and internal skeletal makeup. Fossilized remains alone may not capture the true look of an organism, while museum specimens remain crucial for advancing our understanding through innovative methods.

22-year-old stole $245M in Bitcoin, then spent it on Ferraris and a $569K night out September 9, 2026 at 10:56PM