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... Why Have Birds Never Gotten as Big as T. Rex?

Even the most massive birds have never reached the sizes of their dinosaur relatives
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/why-have-birds-never-gotten-as-big-as-t-rex-180986450/

... How an Indomitable Environmental Activist Saved the Outer Banks From Impending Development

Fifty years ago, Carolista Baum passionately fought to create Jockey’s Ridge State Park, an unusually biodiverse ecosystem of dunes, thickets and marshes
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/how-the-indomitable-carolista-fletcher-baum-saved-outer-banks-ecosystems-from-impending-development-180986536/

... Giant Sequoias Are Taking Root in an Unexpected Place: Detroit

Arborists are planting urban groves of the world's largest trees in one of the city's most blighted neighborhoods
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/giant-sequoias-are-taking-root-in-an-unexpected-place-detroit-180986557/

... Martin Scorsese's New Documentary Will Feature One of Pope Francis' Final Interviews

The film focuses on a project founded by the pope that encourages small communities around the world to tell their stories through cinema
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/martin-scorseses-new-documentary-will-feature-one-of-pope-francis-final-interviews-180986550/

... Scientists in Australia Mapped the Genome of an Endangered Frog Species in an Effort to Save It

A deadly fungus threatens the southern corroboree frog, which needs a lot of help to survive
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/scientists-in-australia-mapped-the-genome-of-an-endangered-frog-species-in-an-effort-to-save-it-180986555/

... Germanys Merz fails to secure parliamentary votes to become chancellor

It was the first time in Germany’s postwar history that a chancellor-designate has failed to win an absolute majority.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/05/06/friedrich-merz-chancellor-germany-europe/

... Despite fears, Ukrainians say attack on Russias Victory Day parade unlikely

Twice in the last two days, Ukrainian drones have threatened Moscow, but it is unlikely they will disrupt the Kremlin’s showcase Victory Day celebration.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/05/06/russia-ukraine-victory-day-drones-attack/

... Drone strikes pummel Port Sudan in dramatic escalation of civil war

The strikes hit Port Sudan’s airport, the main gateway for humanitarians and civilians entering or leaving Sudan, two years into the brutal civil war.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/05/06/port-sudan-drone-strike-airport/

... Why Brazils soy farmers love Trump and his tariffs on China

Brazil accounted for more than 70 percent of soy exports to China last year and Trump’s trade war could allow it to solidify its market dominance.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/05/06/brazil-soy-exports-china-american-farmers/

... In choosing a pope, cardinals will call on a partner: The Holy Spirit

A papal conclave blends the political and the spiritual, cardinals and theologians say. Here, in Catholic belief, is how the Holy Spirit fits in.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/05/06/holy-spirit-role-papal-conclave/

... U.S. spy agencies say Maduro regime does not direct Venezuelan gang

Declassified intelligence report undercuts President Donald Trump’s invocation of the Alien Enemies Act to deport suspected gang members.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2025/05/05/tren-de-aragua-intelligence-trump-gangs/

... How Pope Francis shaped the papal conclave to reflect a changing church

For the first time, the majority of cardinals to choose a pope are not from Europe, as Catholic demographics shift. But Europe remains the largest source of cardinals.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/religion/2025/05/05/francis-conclave-cardinals-catholic-demographics-global/

... Germanys Merz Suffers Surprise Setback in Bid to Be Confirmed Chancellor

Lawmakers are set to vote a second time hours after the conservative politician failed to secure enough support in the first round, casting doubt over his coalition.
https://www.wsj.com/world/europe/germanys-merz-suffers-embarrassing-setback-in-bid-to-be-confirmed-chancellor-93674621

... Canadas Carney Seeks New Deals From Talks With Trump

A scheduled meeting at the White House between President Trump and Mark Carney will define the Canadian leader’s tenure.
https://www.wsj.com/world/americas/canada-mark-carney-trump-visit-d88f4c0c

... Can Merz Restore Germanys Leadership Role in Europe?

How difficult his chancellorship could be became apparent when he failed to get confirmed in a first round of voting Tuesday.
https://www.wsj.com/world/europe/can-germanys-new-chancellor-restore-its-leadership-role-in-europe-b9c8f348

... Lavish Bribes and Wooden Potties: A Short History of Conclaves

The drama and intrigue of a modern papal election can be movie-worthy, but the level of skulduggery these days is modest compared with past centuries.
https://www.wsj.com/world/europe/pope-election-conclave-history-c9114d1a

... How Images of the Dalai Lamas Hands, Feet Landed a Tibetan Woman in Chinas Dragnet

The rare account of the woman who escaped from Tibet sheds new light on China’s harsh policies aimed at bringing the region to heel.
https://www.wsj.com/world/china/dalai-lama-photo-china-jail-tibet-d6b96c23

... Israel Strikes Yemeni Port in Response to Houthi Hit on Airport

The Israeli attack targeted the port city of Hodeidah, which Israel alleges is used to transfer weapons from Iran.
https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/israel-strikes-yemeni-port-in-response-to-houthi-hit-on-airport-e7a42e44

... Alberta Premier Says Vote on Separation From Canada Possible Next Year

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said she and Prime Minister Mark Carney had a constructive phone call, but “until I see tangible proof of real change, Alberta will be taking steps to better protect ourselves from Ottawa.”
https://www.wsj.com/world/americas/alberta-premier-says-vote-on-separation-from-canada-possible-next-year-6b663da0

... Israel Is Heading for a Full Occupation of Gaza—and All the Risks It Entails

The plan could expose Israel to additional legal requirements toward the civilian population and risk ensnaring the military in a long-term quagmire.
https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/israel-is-heading-for-a-full-occupation-of-gazaand-all-the-risks-it-entails-58516d60