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There's a royal scandal hotter than the palace kitchen, a terrifying reveal of scientists planning an escape to the U.S., and—drumroll, please—a mission to figure out all those weird cat quirks. It's never been more dramatic, so sit back and enjoy!

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Losing my Genius

​Three out of four US scientists are itching to pack up their labs and leave—citing Trump-era cuts, funding freezes, and a general sense of "Is this really happening?"

While some think it's overblown drama, others say it's caused by slashed NIH funding, mass layoffs, and a hostile research climate. If these smarties go elsewhere (Canada and Europe are hot), the US could run on fumes of former glory.

Royally Awkward

Prince Harry just got caught up in a royal storm: His African charity's chairwoman claims he orchestrated a "harassment and bullying" campaign after he—and much of the board—dramatically resigned.

Matt Wilkinson @MattSunRoyal Sophie Chandauka, chair of Sentebale: - Harry wanted Netflix to film his show 'Polo' at Sentebale charity event - Says 'Nobody signed up to being on a Netflix show' - Lost venue as couldn't afford new commercial terms - Lots of disruption and Meghan attended without notice - 7:22 AM • Mar 30, 2025 158 Retweets 1625 Likes Read 63 replies

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She says the Duke's "Sussex machine" blindsided the charity by going public with his departure, fueling tensions that have already spun into legal action and public finger-pointing. In response, Prince Harry says he's "shocked," but with accusations flying, this is anything but charitable.

Purrfectly Peculiar

​Ever wondered why your cat wants the crust on your PB&J or treats the litterbox sprint like an Olympics? Darwin's Cats wants answers, so they're building the world's biggest feline DNA database.

oreo & monkey @oreoeocat I wake up to this sinister smile every morning 3:0 PM • Feb 1, 2025 11690 Retweets 150897 Likes Read 339 replies

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The plan is to collect fur samples (no roots required!) from 100,000 furries and hear about their odd habits from their owners. Next, they'll crack the code of cat quirks—like that special spot on your desk they must destroy. Who knows? Maybe next time your cat ignores you, you'll know why.

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🗓️ Flashback:

1146 - During his famous sermon at Vézelay, Bernard of Clairvaux called for a Second Crusade. Louis VII and Eleanor of Aquitaine were present and joined the Crusade.

1492 - Queen Isabella I of Castile and King Ferdinand II of Aragon issued the Alhambra Decree, expelling Jews from their kingdoms.

1657 - The English Parliament offers the crown to Oliver Cromwell, but he declines.

1889 - The Eiffel Tower was officially opened in Paris for dignitaries and an award ceremony. Designed by Gustave Eiffel, it is 300 meters high and held the record for 41 years as the tallest man-made structure.

1920 - The British Parliament accepts the Government of Ireland Act, the Fourth Home Rule Bill.

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