T. rex fossil fetches record $50.1 million at Sotheby’s auction
Why it matters: The sale topped the prior fossil-auction record of $44.6 million and underscores rising demand for dinosaur collectibles.
BBC News (World), The New York Times +4
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T. rex fossil 'Gus' heads to Sotheby's with bids starting at $19M
Why it matters: Scientists warn a private sale could limit research access to one of the most complete Tyrannosaurus rex specimens found.
BBC News (World), NPR
Sioux Falls mayoral runoff heads to recount after 2-vote gap
What's next: Jamie Smith plans to seek a recount after trailing Christine Erickson 18,278 to 18,280 out of more than 36,000 ballots.
Fox News, The Hill
Trump plans July 3 Mount Rushmore event for US 250th anniversary
What's new: The South Dakota celebration would bring fireworks back to Mount Rushmore for the first time since 2020.
The Straits Times, The Hill