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Also detailed in the Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology is the first record of another amphibian: the Mexican burrowing toad —Rhinophrynus.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2026
There are also five players not even training with the first team: Benoit Badiashile, Axel Disasi, Marc Guiu, David Datro Fofana and Caleb Wiley.
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026
"We represent all Syrians, while I am also a representative of the Kurdish community and people, so I have double the responsibility," said Yousef, who attended her first parliamentary session dressed in traditional attire.
From Barron's ● Aug. 7, 2026
A word of advice for the Karol G fans — tropicoquetas and bichotas alike — this is an intimate record that’s best heard alone for the first time.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2026
Two thicker logs are left near the wagon for breakfast at first light.
From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
There are not many firsts for the women's game left, thanks in no small part to Heather Knight.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
It’s rare for an artist almost four decades into a career to have firsts.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2026
Ukraine has notched several firsts in drone warfare.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 13, 2026
The journey of Christina Koch, Victor Glover, Jeremy Hansen and Reid Weisman around the Moon was rich in firsts, records and extraordinary moments.
From Barron's ● Apr. 10, 2026
The long list of its major technological firsts includes cast iron, the compass, gunpowder, paper, printing, and many others mentioned earlier.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
