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The megalodon maybe wasn't so mega, research suggests

The megalodon went extinct 3.6 million years ago and is thought to be the largest shark that ever swam the Earth — until now. (Story first aired on All Things Considered on January 23m 2023.)

The Auburn bench watches play against Tennessee during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinal round of the Southeastern Conference tournament, Saturday, March 15, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Auburn and Alabama State meet in first round of NCAA Tournament

The No. 4 Auburn Tigers and Alabama State Hornets play in the NCAA Tournament first round. The teams play Thursday for the first time this season. Auburn is 16-4 against the SEC, and Alabama State is 15-6 against the SWAC.

Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer looks on during the first half an NCAA college football game against Auburn, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Disappointing seasons for Alabama, Georgia, and Auburn reflected in the AP poll

Alabama head football coach Kalen DeBoer told reporters at SEC Media Days how he was hyper focused on the season opener against Florida State in Tallahassee. The AP poll may give a clue on how that concern may be justified. The AP Top 25 college football poll preseason rankings are now. Texas took the number one spot for the first time in an opening poll, narrowly edging out Penn State by just five points in the closest preseason vote since 1998.

Kenji Lopez-Alt is managing culinary director of Serious Eats, author of the James Beard Award-nominated column "The Food Lab," and a columnist for <em>Cooking Light.</em> His first book is <em>The Food Lab: Better Home Cooking Through Science.</em>

A Kitchen Science Savant Shares His Secrets In 'The Food Lab'

Kenji Lopez-Alt left a restaurant job to test and write about the mysteries of food science. His new book details findings from how best to sear a steak to how to get more golden pancakes.

Companies Are Trying To Get Shoppers Back In The Stores With Doorbusters

Stores are bringing back doorbuster deals that are available in-store only — a gambit to get more people physically shopping on the Thanksgiving weekend. One of the best discounts this year is 4K televisions.

The U.S. flag flies at half-staff in honor of former President George H.W. Bush outside the Capitol in Washington, D.C., Monday. Top Hill leaders planned on a stopgap funding bill to avoid a partial shutdown at the end of the week.

Congress Poised To Punt On Government Spending Fight Over Border Wall

After the death of former President George H.W. Bush top Hill leaders decided to prepare a two-week funding bill to postpone a fight over President Trump's demand for $5 billion for a border wall.

'Wake Up Dead' Alive With Cape Town's Hope, Horror

Roger Smith's South African thriller is horrific to read, yet impossible to put down, says reviewer Martha Woodroof. Smith is also a screenwriter, and it shows in his pacing and construction; his short, fast-moving scenes tumble one on top of another in this haunting narrative of violence and survival.

Trenton Mayor Arrested On Corruption Charges

Trenton, N.J., Mayor Tony Mack has been arrested on corruption charges after a two year FBI sting operation. Prosecutors say the mayor, his brother and a top political supporter conspired to obstruct justice in connection with a parking garage project in the New Jersey state capital.

<em>The record</em>, the debut album by the indie supergroup featuring Julien Baker (left), Phoebe Bridgers (center) and Lucy Dacus<em>, </em>was released in March, more than four years after the trio's debut EP.

Poll results: Listeners pick their favorite albums of 2023

There was one overwhelming favorite album that topped this year's All Songs Considered listener poll, and it wasn't even close.

Stefan Fatsis

Stefan Fatsis began talking about "sports and the business of sports" with the hosts of All Things Considered in 1998. Since then he has been a familiar weekly voice on the games themselves and their financial, legal and social implications.

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