🎙️ Biden blames jet lag for poor presidential debate performance against Trump, predator with toilet seat-shaped head ruled Antarctic swamps in the Ice Age, US chooses cleaner, greener 4th of July celebrations

As Joe Biden faces backlash, even from his own party supporters, for his poor performance on stage during the first presidential debate, the US President has come up with an “explanation.”

Biden claimed that his extensive travel plans and jet lag made him tired, which is why he “almost fell asleep on stage” during the presidential debate with his rival Donald Trump.

“It’s not an excuse, but an explanation,” he told Democratic donors in Virginia.For more on this development, check out today’s Must-Read.

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🎙️ Biden blames jet lag for poor presidential debate performance against Trump

According to Puck, a news website, Biden’s approval ratings experienced “the largest single-week drop” in almost three years following the debate. Multiple reports and netizens too had raised questions at the President’s performance in the debate in which he appeared to be faltering on multiple occasions.

Biden’s explanation comes at a time when many of the Democrats have been expressing their concern about the POTUS’ health.

To put it into context, Biden is the oldest-ever serving president, and if he wins, he will be 82 by the time he takes the oath of office for the second time in January 2025.

🦕 Predator with toilet seat-shaped head ruled Antarctic swamps in the Ice Age

Forty million years before the first dinosaurs, a formidable predator prowled the swampy waters with a skull over two feet long. Known as Gaiasia jennyae, this ancient creature had a distinctive toilet seat-shaped head and would lie in wait with its jaws agape, ready to ensnare any prey that ventured too close.

Describing this newly discovered fossil in Namibia, co-lead study author Jason Pardo says, “Gaiasia jennyae probably hung out near the bottom of swamps and lakes. It’s got a big, flat, toilet seat-shaped head, which allows it to open its mouth and suck in prey.” Pardo talked about Gaiasia jennyae in detail with Interesting Engineering.

Three hundred million years ago, Namibia was situated close to the northernmost point of present-day Antarctica, during the tail end of an ice age. While equatorial swamps were drying and becoming forested, swamps near the poles persisted. In these colder regions, older forms of life like Gaiasia thrived.

🎆 Drones over fireworks: US chooses cleaner, greener 4th of July celebrations

As the Fourth of July approaches, cities and towns across the United States are preparing for celebrations. However, this year, many traditional fireworks displays are being replaced by drones.

The popularity of drone displays has surged over the past few years, captivating audiences with their impressive performances. From ringing in the Queen’s Jubilee and the King’s Coronation to breaking Guinness World Records, drones have become a staple in major celebrations.

The shift towards drone shows is also driven by safety concerns, environmental benefits, and the impressive visual spectacles they provide.

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