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Connect, a Grade 1 winner and veteran sire, has been sold and will move to Turkey for the 2027 breeding season.
The deal was brokered by bloodstock agent Murat Sancal on behalf of Turkish buyers.
Connect has resided at Lane's End in Kentucky since entering stud in 2018.
His progeny earnings surpass $30.4 million across six crops.
Rattle N Roll is Connect’s top runner, with over $3.9 million earned across a six-year career.
Connect’s family includes Japanese champion Arma Veloce and Grade 1 winner Backseat Rhythm.
The story first appeared with Paulick Report on June 1, 2026.
Connect’s Kentucky-bred Bullville Belle mare is the dam of several winners.
The Turkish buyers are active in purchasing American Thoroughbreds, per the report.

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A Nature Geoscience study reconstructs the Euphrates' origin by tracing Paleo-Karasu and Paleo-Murat rivers in Turkey and Syria.
By about 1.6 million years ago, these rivers merged and began flowing toward the Persian Gulf, forming the modern Euphrates.
Researchers combined seismic imaging, satellites, geology maps and sediment deposits buried under the Mediterranean to reconstruct the river’s past.
The study links Mediterranean sea-level changes and tectonic activity to large-scale floods that reshaped landscapes.
The findings offer a geographic perspective on the Garden of Eden narrative by connecting it to real-world hydrological history.
The study suggests the eastern Mediterranean region experienced significant water-level drops around 5.3 million years ago, influencing river courses.
Researchers reconstructed the river’s evolution over millions of years to explain current Euphrates geography.
The Euphrates is described as the longest waterway in Western Asia, central to Mesopotamian civilizations.
Experts emphasize multidisciplinary methods to reveal hidden histories of major rivers.
The research suggests flood events created large deposits such as Handere and Nahr Menashe in the region.
The article highlights collaboration with Stacy Liberatore, US Science & Technology Editor, as the published summary.

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A Turkish clinic offered leg-lengthening surgery that Frank paid $32,000 for, aiming to grow taller.
The procedure uses metal rods to lengthen bones, with recovery described as brutal and painful.
Frank’s height increase was modest, reaching about 5’8.9” after the procedures.
Experts estimate the global height-surgery market could reach billions by 2030, highlighting its growing appeal.
The report notes health risks, including a death from a post-op blood clot in a Saudi patient.
Despite the pain and cost, Frank hoped to gain normalcy and confidence in a height-valuing society.
The piece emphasizes the personal sacrifice behind cosmetic height gains and warns of uncertain outcomes.
The article cites expert projections and reports from major outlets like The Guardian.
Frank’s case became a focal point in discussions about the ethics and practicality of cosmetic height procedures.
The article documents a mix of sensational interest and serious medical risk in height-enhancing surgeries.
The story closes with a candid note on the limits of height gains and the lasting impact on personal life.

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A Nature Geoscience study says the Euphrates formed 1.6 million years ago from two ancient rivers in the region.
Researchers say Paleo-Karasu and Paleo-Murat existed separately before colliding, forming the modern Euphrates.
The study links the river’s birth to tectonic shifts and mega-flood events amid a Gibraltar bottleneck and Mediterranean drying.
The research used seismic imaging, satellite tracking and deep-sea sediment to map the rivers’ histories.
The Euphrates is described as the longest river in Western Asia, central to the Fertile Crescent.
The new model challenges older theories about the river’s origin and location.
Biblio-cultural context aside, the finding ties a biblical river to real geological events.
The report notes a major shift around 1.6 million years ago that redirected rivers.
The findings may reshape how historians view early civilization in the Fertile Crescent.
The article also notes a shopping offer for a paid subscription service tied to the Daily Star's Gold Star tier.

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USA enters Group D as co-hosts with high expectations and a strong squad under Mauricio Pochettino
Paraguay returns to the World Cup after 16 years with a defensively solid but away-game reliance
Australia look to emulate 2010s Round of 16 run but face squad depth questions
Turkey eye a landmark appearance with a blend of youth and experience
Player to watch for USA: Balogun poised for impact in international showcase
Paraguay’s key strengths lie defensively with potential going forward
USA fixtures located in California and Seattle offer a tactical home edge
Group D promises competitive knockout-stage potential for multiple teams
Kenan Yildiz could announce himself on the world stage for Turkey

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