All articles tagged with #wyoming
Originally Published 5 days ago — by BBC
Wyoming's top court has struck down laws that nearly banned abortion, affirming a woman's right to make healthcare decisions, including abortion, citing the state's constitution. The decision invalidates laws banning abortion in most cases and the use of abortion pills, despite opposition from Republican leaders who seek to enshrine bans through a constitutional amendment.
Originally Published 13 days ago — by The Daily Galaxy
A 20-year-old fossil of a brachiosaur foot found in Wyoming has been confirmed as the largest ever discovered, measuring nearly one meter across, and has provided new insights into the dinosaur's range across North America, thanks to modern 3D scanning techniques.
Originally Published 20 days ago — by CNBC
Senator Cynthia Lummis, a key advocate for cryptocurrency legislation and leader of the Senate crypto subcommittee, announced her retirement at the end of her term in 2026, prompting concerns within the crypto industry about losing a fierce ally on Capitol Hill, especially as her seat in Wyoming is likely to be contested in a heavily Republican primary.
Originally Published 23 days ago — by NBC News
Senator Cynthia Lummis of Wyoming announced she will not seek re-election in 2024, citing exhaustion after her first term since 2020, and plans to focus on legislation and supporting Republican control in the Senate. She has been a key figure in digital currency and AI regulation, and her successor is expected to be Rep. Harriet Hageman, a fellow Republican.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Cowboy State Daily
Scientists have discovered a 'mummy zone' near Lusk, Wyoming, where exceptionally preserved dinosaur fossils, including Edmontosaurus with soft tissue, suggest the potential for finding complete T. rex or Triceratops specimens, offering unprecedented insights into dinosaur appearance and evolution.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Live Science
Scientists discovered the first complete fossilized mummies of hoofed dinosaurs, specifically juvenile and adult Edmontosaurus specimens in Wyoming, providing unprecedented insights into their biology, movement, and the presence of hooves, which were confirmed through advanced imaging techniques.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Yahoo
Researchers reexamined 100-year-old dinosaur fossils from Wyoming and discovered they are exceptionally well-preserved, retaining skin, spikes, and hooves, providing the most complete view of a large dinosaur to date and offering new insights into their appearance and soft tissue preservation.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
Scientists reexamined 100-year-old fossils of Edmontosaurus annectens from Wyoming and discovered exceptionally preserved mummified body parts, including skin, hooves, and spikes, providing new insights into the dinosaur's appearance and biology, such as the first evidence of hooved feet in a reptile and detailed skin features.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by NBC News
Two exceptionally preserved dinosaur mummies from Wyoming reveal that Edmontosaurus, a duckbilled dinosaur from 66 million years ago, had hooves on its feet, marking the first evidence of hooves in dinosaurs, and providing detailed insights into its external anatomy and appearance.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The New York Times
Two well-preserved mummified Edmontosaurus fossils, discovered in Wyoming in the early 1900s, provide insights into the preservation process of dinosaurs, with one specimen found resting on its rib cage and dating back approximately 66 million years.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by CBS News
A former Wyoming library director fired over disputes related to books with LGBTQ+ themes received a $700,000 settlement after suing the county for violating her First Amendment rights, asserting she was dismissed for refusing to remove controversial books and supporting LGBTQ+ access.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
A former Wyoming library director, Terri Lesley, who was fired over a dispute involving LGBTQ+ and sexual content books, received a $700,000 settlement after suing the county for violating her First Amendment rights. The case highlights ongoing tensions over book censorship and free speech in public libraries.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by NBC News
A former Wyoming library director fired over a dispute involving LGBTQ+ and sexual content books settled her lawsuit for $700,000, asserting her First Amendment rights were violated by local officials who sided with book objectors. The settlement does not admit wrongdoing, and Lesley expressed feeling vindicated for standing up for free speech.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by AP News
A former Wyoming library director fired over disputes about LGBTQ+ and sexual content in books has settled a $700,000 lawsuit, claiming her First Amendment rights were violated by county officials who sided with book objectors. The case highlights ongoing tensions over book censorship and free speech in public libraries.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by WyoFile
A Wyoming study found that mountain lions are highly resilient to human disturbance at feeding sites, often returning quickly after being displaced, which challenges previous assumptions about human impact on these predators.