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The site has produced the oldest known member of the genus Homo and the earliest known Oldowan stone tools on Earth.

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

That contest is expected in mid-June at the earliest, meaning any formal leadership challenge is likely to be triggered afterwards.

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

The earliest a by-election could be held is on Thursday, 18 June - during the same week that Sir Keir is due to be at a G7 summit in France.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

As many critics have explained about Jackson, few performers have been present in the lives of most Americans from their earliest days on Earth.

From Salon • May 14, 2026

Two of the episodes in this story are taken from the earliest poets.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton