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The scientists found that the ice is rapidly sliding over a surface that theory suggests shouldn’t allow such movement as it makes its way towards the edges of the mass, according to a study published in the journal Science Advances. The GIS is the second largest body of ice in the world after the Antarctic ice sheet, covering around 660,0002 miles. Worryingly, the GIS has experienced record melting in recent years as global temperatures rise—a process that is contributing to sea-level rise around the globe....

Ford: “Jerry Ford was as close to normal as you get in a president, but he never was elected. There’s a constitutional amendment that I’ve been pushing for years without success. It says, ‘Anyone willing to do what is required to become president of the United States is thereby barred from taking that office.’ I’m only half joking.” Carter: “Jimmy Carter had no use for me—we met on only a couple of occasions and never hit it off....

“These Special Session priority items put the people of Texas first and will keep the Lone Star State on a path to prosperity,” Abbott said. The bill will likely pass with the GOP’s overwhelming majority in the Texas Capitol, although Democrats have promised to continue fighting and have not ruled out breaking quorum again. For more reporting from the Associated Press, see below. As expected, Abbott made new election laws one of nearly a dozen items—including border security and other GOP lightning rod issues—that he is instructing lawmakers to revisit over the next 30 days in a special session that begins Thursday....

Hardy and his accuser, ex-girlfriend Nicole Holder, reportedly reached a civil settlement. Hardy was found guilty in a bench trial last July on misdemeanor charges of assaulting and threatening to kill Holder. He exercised his right to appeal for a jury trial on the charges, and that proceeding was set to begin Monday. But Holder did not cooperate with prosecutors and charges were dismissed after she failed to show up for the trial....

Hardy, the Cowboys defensive end who’s suspended for the first 10 games of 2015 after an NFL investigation into his alleged domestic violence incident, watched his former team draft Michigan TE/WR Devin Funchess on Friday night. He of all people replied with a horrendous 9/11 reference when an apparent Panthers fan tweeted an image of Funchess alongside Kelvin Benjamin with the caption, “The Twin Towers.” MORE: Cowboys take Randy Gregory | Teammate calls Hardy suspension “crazy” That, Mr....

But, let’s not keep you waiting any longer. Here’s the news you’ve been waiting for. After a social media tease on Sqor Sports, fans learned this was nothing more than an April Fools’ Day hoax. Welcome to the first day in April. Jennings also had a little April Fools’ fun with Sqor Sports teammates Conor McGregor, Brett Favre, Steve Weatherford and Matt Hasselbeck. Jennings last played for the Minnesota Vikings​ and was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the second round of the 2006 NFL Draft....

When asked about Rondo’s comments Monday, Popovich told reporters he wasn’t surprised by the source. MORE: Adidas unveils its Christmas Day Collection | Doc Rivers denies making comments about Bill Kennedy’s sexuality “Why would I be surprised?” Popovich said, via the Washington Post. “You see it all the time. It’s unfortunate. It’s disgusting, because Billy is a great guy, and has been a class act on and off the court....

Polanco tripped while trying to make a running catch of Matt Szczur’s bases-loaded pop fly in the 12th inning Friday at Wrigley Field. The ball landed behind him and the Cubs had a wild 11-10 victory. MORE: Ranking the National League uniforms | Smokestack catches fire in Cincinnati “I just slid when I tried to get under the ball,” a downcast Polanco said, according to Triblive.com . Gregory Polanco can’t believe he did that....

In a December 29 tweet by Twitter account Ivan Moore @IvanMoore1, a supposedly edited Wikipedia page for Tate’s kickboxing record stated he had been beaten in one second by Thunberg on the “Twitter streets” on December 28. IvanMoore1’s post read: “Oh dear, someone had a laugh with Andrew #smalldickenergy Tate’s kickboxing record on Wikipedia…” Moore, a pollster in Alaska, told Newsweek: “It is entertaining seeing how much people like seeing Tate getting dragged....

Griezmann converted a 28th minute penalty for his 24th goal of the season in Wednesday’s quarter-final first leg, although replays showed he was outside the area when brought down on the break by Leicester winger Marc Albrighton. Leicester manager Craig Shakespeare was understandably aggrieved by that decision but the France forward’s all-round inventiveness during the first half forced him further on to the defensive. Limited Leicester keep CL dream alive...

The France international has seen his future in the Spanish capital called into question on a regular basis over the last 12 months. A big-money move to Manchester United was mooted in 2017, only for a transfer ban to lead the 26-year-old to stay put and pen a new contract. The rumours have refused to go away, however, and a man who recently passed 100 goals for Atletico is now being heavily linked with a summer switch to Camp Nou....

The Canadian musician, 34, went on to suggest that people “don’t vibe with spectrum-y folk” like her. Grimes, also the mother to two of billionaire business magnate Elon Musk’s children, received support from her social-media followers, with many sharing their own experiences. The neurodiversity movement started in the 1990s and centered largely around discussions of autism. Supporters say the struggle is like that for acceptance of ethnic minorities, and for equality in gender and sexual orientation....

However, with substantial salary cap flexibility for the first time in years, Memphis has a chance to modernize its roster and address the issues facing it, from shooting to aging and injury. That approach begins with a major decision on free agent Mike Conley, the best point guard on the market. Let’s take a look at their free agents, salary cap space and assets for this summer before breaking down what needs to be done....

A statement from the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) said the father and son were hunting along a gated road when the attack took place. It said the bear “charged out of a thick, wooded area along the road at very close range.” “The two individuals sustained significant injuries before they were able to shoot and kill the bear,” the statement released October 31 said. They were transported to hospital via air ambulance....

For a team that will still be without its best offensive player (Marian Gaborik) for a significant amount of time, the loss of Bobrovsky could be a death blow for the Blue Jackets' season. With 12-14-3 record, Columbus has the second fewest points (27) in what is arguably the NHL's worst division (the Metropolitan). PHOTOS: 2014 Olympic hockey jerseys Coming into this season, it appeared as though the Blue Jackets finally had the franchise goalie that had eluded the downtrodden organization since it came into the league back in 2000....

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced on Wednesday that the recalled turkey was produced on September 28 and had been shipped to retail locations around the U.S. The recalled product consisted of 2.5-pound trays with the case code 50211271 which were labeled “farm to family Butterball all natural ground turkey.” The product had a sell or freeze by date of 10/18/2021, and timestamps from 2123 through 2302 on the packaging....

Eyewitnesses said the illegal coal mine was quickly flooded after a sudden dynamite explosion in Meghalaya’s East Jaintia Hills District on May 30, NDTV reports. The heavy rainfall has hindered rescue efforts inside the coal mine, known as a “rat hole” because of the narrow crevices through which coal is extracted. According to the BBC, “rat hole” mining was banned in 2014 but is still widely practiced across the East Jaintia Hills area....

A coalition of the groups visited a beach in Deal, of Monmouth County, that is slated to get new sand next month from a replenishment project worth tens of millions of dollars, the AP reported. Members of the groups said that they should use the funds to more effectively address climate change and the effects of the phenomenon. One of their suggestions is to use the money to address recurring flooding from the Raritan River and other rivers in northern and central New Jersey....

In his one and only season as KU’s starter, he averaged 8.5 points and 5.0 assists for the Jayhawks, who extended their string of Big 12 regular-season championships to 10. Tharpe’s shoot-first approach on a team that featured multiple future lottery picks often led the Jayhawks to struggle, though, and they were eliminated from the NCAA Tournament after one victory. Tharpe is leaving Kansas, whigh the school announced Thursday afternoon....