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politics18 days ago•5 min saved

Wyoming US attorney nominee faces backlash over experience and LGBTQ+ record

Trump-nominated Darin Smith, a former Wyoming state senator with no federal or criminal litigation experience, is awaiting Senate confirmation to become Wyoming’s US attorney and has drawn Democratic criticism as unqualified and potentially discriminatory; he has served as interim US attorney since his initial nomination, has faced questions about his January 6 Capitol presence (he says he was on the grounds but did not enter), and his confirmation is being weighed amid partisan dynamics.

via The Guardian|

#january-6 #lgbtq-rights #politics

health19 days ago•17 min saved

Wyoming reports influenza-related child death, urging vaccines

The Wyoming Department of Health announced the death of a Fremont County child from influenza, part of a season dominated by the H3N2 strain; officials say flu can be serious, encourage annual vaccination, and outline preventive measures and antiviral treatment, noting nationwide pediatric deaths and that most affected children were not up to date on vaccines.

via Oil City News|

#h3n2 #health #influenza

health20 days ago•26 min saved

Wyoming records a flu-related pediatric death in Fremont County amid H3N2 season

A Fremont County child has died from flu-related complications in the 2025-2026 season as the H3N2 strain dominates. Nationwide, 52 pediatric flu deaths have been reported, with about 90% of the children not up to date on flu vaccination. Health officials urge updated vaccination, staying home when ill, covering coughs, and handwashing; antiviral meds are recommended for higher-risk groups when started quickly, and flu shots remain widely available.

via County 10|

#flu #h3n2 #health

world1 month ago•11 min saved

Family-owned firm snaps up 916,000-acre Pathfinder Ranches in Wyoming for $79.5M

Christopher Robinson’s family-owned Ensign Group L.C. bought Pathfinder Ranches, a 916,000-acre Wyoming estate spanning four counties, for $79.5 million, a deal that makes the property larger than Rhode Island.

via The Independent|

#investment #land-ownership #pathfinder-ranches

environment1 month ago•24 min saved

Ice-Age Survivor Pronghorn Offers a Playbook for a Warming West

Pronghorns survived deep-time climate upheavals in North America through rapid reproduction, a drought-tolerant diet, and predator shifts, but today they face habitat fragmentation, warmer temperatures, drought and wildfires in the West—lessons in adaptation that humans may need to heed as climate change accelerates.

via High Country News|

#climate-change #environment #pleistocene

world1 month ago•2 min saved

Wyoming Supreme Court Upholds Abortion Rights and Strikes Down Bans

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.

via BBC|

#abortion #abortion-laws #court-ruling

science1 month ago•2 min saved

1-Meter Dinosaur Foot Discovered, Breaks World Record After 20 Years

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.

via The Daily Galaxy|

#brachiosaur #dinosaur #fossil

politics2 months ago•5 min saved

Wyoming Politicians Prepare for Key Senate Races Amid Retirements and New Campaigns

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.

via CNBC|

#cryptocurrency #cynthia-lummis #politics

politics2 months ago•2 min saved

Wyoming GOP Senator Cynthia Lummis Announces Retirement and Will Not Seek Re-election

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.

via NBC News|

#2024-election #cynthia-lummis #politics

science3 months ago•9 min saved

Wyoming Dinosaur 'Mummies' Reveal Stunning Preservations and T. Rex Potential

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.

via Cowboy State Daily|

#dinosaur-mummies #edmontosaurus #fossil-preservation

science3 months ago•3 min saved

Remarkable Dinosaur Mummies with Preserved Skin and Hooves Discovered in Wyoming

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.

via Live Science|

#dinosaur #edmontosaurus #hooves

science4 months ago•2 min saved

Remarkable Dinosaur Mummies with Skin and Hooves Discovered in Wyoming

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.

via Yahoo|

#dinosaur #edmontosaurus #fossil-preservation

science4 months ago•2 min saved

Remarkable Dinosaur Mummies Unveil Fleshy Details and Hooves

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.

via ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos|

#dinosaur #edmontosaurus #fossil

science4 months ago•3 min saved

New Fossils Reveal Dinosaur Mummies Were Clay Masks, Not Soft Tissues

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.

via NBC News|

#dinosaur #edmontosaurus #fossil

science4 months ago•1 min saved

Rare Dinosaur Mummies Unveil New Insights into Prehistoric Life

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.

via The New York Times|

#dinosaur-fossils #edmontosaurus #mummified-fossils