Archaeology

Stunning Roman-era mosaic discovered in Turkey

Archaeologists have uncovered a spectacular Roman-era mosaic inside a wealthy villa at the ancient city of Adramytteion on Turkey’s Aegean coast, dating to roughly the late second or third century A.D.  The 16.4-by-11.8-foot mosaic contains 15 colorful panels showing birds, fish, cats and other animals, along with mythological figures including a gorgon believed to be Medusa and a winged horse possibly representing Pegasus. Two of … Continue reading Stunning Roman-era mosaic discovered in Turkey

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Archaeology

‘Vampire’ so feared she was locked in booby-trapped grave was teen girl

Archaeologists have uncovered new details about “Zosia,” a teenage girl whose 400-year-old remains were discovered in Poland in a grave designed to prevent her from returning from the dead. Zosia was between 17 and 19 years old when she died in the mid-1600s, and researchers found no evidence that she died from violence or disease.  Her burial included a padlock attached to her toe and … Continue reading ‘Vampire’ so feared she was locked in booby-trapped grave was teen girl

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Space

Trump posts next generation of US Space Force uniforms

President Donald Trump shared images of a proposed next-generation U.S. Space Force dress uniform, featuring a dark gray and black design with tall boots and a military-style jacket.  The design graphic says it was inspired by the discipline and functionality of the uniforms in the 1997 science-fiction film Starship Troopers, while being modernized for Space Force personnel. The proposed uniform quickly drew comparisons online to the uniforms … Continue reading Trump posts next generation of US Space Force uniforms

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Space

SpaceX rival launches rocket in historic first

German aerospace startup Isar Aerospace has successfully launched its Spectrum rocket into orbit, marking a major milestone for Europe’s commercial space industry.  The rocket lifted off from Norway’s Andøya Spaceport and deployed five small satellites along with a scientific experiment into low Earth orbit. The achievement makes Isar the first commercial European company to successfully place satellites into orbit from European soil, providing a new … Continue reading SpaceX rival launches rocket in historic first

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Technology

UN rights chief warns how AI could pose ‘existential risk to humanity’

UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk warned that advanced artificial intelligence could pose an “existential risk to humanity” and urged governments and technology companies to act before the technology becomes too powerful to control.  Speaking to the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, Türk called for strong safeguards, independent verification and international agreements establishing clear limits on dangerous AI development. He specifically warned about AI systems that … Continue reading UN rights chief warns how AI could pose ‘existential risk to humanity’

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Business

Nike booted from S&P 100 after nearly 18-year run

Nike is set to be removed from the S&P 100 on September 21, ending the sportswear company’s nearly 18-year run in the index of the largest U.S. companies.  The change comes after a steep decline in Nike’s market value, with its shares having fallen sharply from their 2021 peak. Nike will remain part of the broader S&P 500, so the removal from the S&P 100 does not … Continue reading Nike booted from S&P 100 after nearly 18-year run

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Business

China prepares £40bn stimulus for financial sector amid fears over sluggish growth

China is preparing a roughly $54 billion (£40 billion) capital injection into major banks and insurers as Beijing tries to strengthen the financial sector and support a slowing economy.  The plan includes funding from China’s Ministry of Finance and state-owned enterprises, with major insurers such as China Life and China Taiping among those receiving new capital. Three major state-owned banks, including Agricultural Bank of China and Industrial … Continue reading China prepares £40bn stimulus for financial sector amid fears over sluggish growth

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Business

Jaguar Land Rover opens voluntary redundancy program in $2.3B cost-cutting drive

Jaguar Land Rover has opened a voluntary redundancy program for salaried and management employees as part of a plan to cut about $2.3 billion in costs over the next two years.  The company is targeting around 4,000 job cuts globally, although the reductions are expected to focus mainly on non-manufacturing positions rather than factory assembly workers.  JLR says it wants to simplify its operations, improve efficiency and lower … Continue reading Jaguar Land Rover opens voluntary redundancy program in $2.3B cost-cutting drive

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Politics

Fetterman denies allegations from staffers in new report

Sen. John Fetterman is facing criticism after a Wall Street Journal investigation alleged that he has frequently avoided parts of his Senate responsibilities and meetings with constituents. The report, based on interviews with former staff members and other sources, describes Fetterman as increasingly disengaged from routine Senate work while devoting significant attention to media appearances and other priorities.  One example cited was Fetterman canceling a … Continue reading Fetterman denies allegations from staffers in new report

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Politics

Witkoff and Kushner hold Ukraine talks after meeting Putin

U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner traveled to Moscow and Kyiv in an effort to restart stalled peace negotiations aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. The two met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow for more than three hours, where they discussed possible ideas for a settlement, although no breakthrough was announced.  The envoys then traveled to Kyiv and held what Ukrainian … Continue reading Witkoff and Kushner hold Ukraine talks after meeting Putin

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Politics

New Mexico governor rips Trump’s ‘New America’ post, says name ‘isn’t up for debate’

President Donald Trump suggested renaming the state of New Mexico to “New America” in a Truth Social post on Sunday, September 6. Trump shared a map showing the word “Mexico” crossed out and replaced with “America,” and the White House later reposted the image.  The post came after Trump had already ordered the names of the Gulf of Mexico and Lake Ontario changed to the Gulf of … Continue reading New Mexico governor rips Trump’s ‘New America’ post, says name ‘isn’t up for debate’

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Politics

Jamaica takes its case for reparations for Britain’s role in slavery to King Charles III

Jamaica has formally taken its campaign for slavery reparations to King Charles III, asking him to refer legal questions about Britain’s responsibility for the trans-Atlantic slave trade to the Privy Council.  The petition seeks to have the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council, which serves as the highest court for several former British colonies, consider whether Britain bears legal responsibility for damages connected to slavery. … Continue reading Jamaica takes its case for reparations for Britain’s role in slavery to King Charles III

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Politics

Germany’s Merz shocked by AfD state election triumph

The far-right Alternative for Germany, or AfD, won a major victory in Germany’s Saxony-Anhalt state election, receiving 43.8% of the vote and winning 39 of the legislature’s 83 seats.  The party fell three seats short of an outright majority, meaning it cannot govern alone and must find support from other lawmakers to form a government. The result was a major setback for Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s … Continue reading Germany’s Merz shocked by AfD state election triumph

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U.S. News

Illinois mother texted friends about Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial hours before killing her 2-year-old

Corie Walsh, a 40-year-old Illinois mother, has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of her 2-year-old son, Barrett, in Frankfort, Illinois.  According to court documents, a neighbor found the child unresponsive in the family’s basement and began CPR before he was taken to a hospital, where he died from asphyxia.  The neighbor also found Walsh in a bathtub with self-inflicted knife wounds, and … Continue reading Illinois mother texted friends about Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial hours before killing her 2-year-old

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U.S. News

LAPD makes nearly 70 arrests in massive street takeover bust

The Los Angeles Police Department carried out a large-scale operation against an illegal street takeover in Harbor Gateway, arresting nearly 70 people and issuing 570 citations.  More than 150 officers surrounded a crowd of over 700 people at the intersection of South Figueroa Street and West Alondra Boulevard, using buses to transport those arrested and a fleet of tow trucks to remove vehicles. Police said … Continue reading LAPD makes nearly 70 arrests in massive street takeover bust

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U.S. News

Armed man reported to have lunged at Democratic candidate for Ohio governor

Democratic Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton was confronted by an armed man who lunged toward her during a campaign event at the Canfield Fair near Youngstown on Sunday.  The suspect, identified as 38-year-old Patrick Havas, pushed through a crowd toward Acton, knocking several people to the ground and injuring multiple attendees. Authorities said Havas was carrying two handguns and brass knuckles, along with a taser, … Continue reading Armed man reported to have lunged at Democratic candidate for Ohio governor

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U.S. News

Hurricane warning issued for western Hawaii as Lowell approaches

Hurricane Lowell, a powerful Category 3 storm with winds of 115 mph, is approaching western Hawaii and has prompted a hurricane warning for Kauai and Niihau.  The storm is expected to pass just west of the main Hawaiian Islands Monday night while gradually weakening, although forecasters expect it to remain a hurricane as it moves past the islands. Lowell could bring 6 to 10 inches … Continue reading Hurricane warning issued for western Hawaii as Lowell approaches

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U.S. News

Federal investigators probe Amazon cargo jet’s fiery runway crash that killed 5 in Miami

An Amazon cargo plane crashed at Miami International Airport on Sunday after overrunning the runway, killing at least five people and injuring five others.  The Boeing 767, operated by 21 Air for Amazon, had arrived from San Juan, Puerto Rico, when it struck several vehicles after leaving the runway and burst into flames. More than 60 emergency-response units rushed to the scene as firefighters battled … Continue reading Federal investigators probe Amazon cargo jet’s fiery runway crash that killed 5 in Miami

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World News

Indonesia volcano eruption leaves 270,000 stranded as airports extend closure

A powerful eruption of Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau volcano has disrupted air travel, leaving around 270,000 passengers affected and grounding more than 2,000 flights.  The volcano, located in the Sunda Strait between Java and Sumatra, has sent volcanic ash thousands of feet into the atmosphere, reaching areas around Jakarta and forcing several airports to close.  Schools in several affected regions have moved classes online, while authorities have advised … Continue reading Indonesia volcano eruption leaves 270,000 stranded as airports extend closure

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World News

War criminal Mladic is buried as a hero in Serbia despite EU warnings

Ratko Mladic, the former Bosnian Serb military commander convicted of genocide and other war crimes, was buried in Serbia on Monday with military honors and a large crowd in attendance.  Mladic died last week while serving a life sentence for his role in the 1995 Srebrenica massacre, the siege of Sarajevo and other atrocities during the Bosnian War. Many Serbs continue to view Mladic as … Continue reading War criminal Mladic is buried as a hero in Serbia despite EU warnings

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World News

As Nepal identifies those killed in the floods, questions grow over China’s reporting

Nepal is dealing with severe flooding and landslides that have caused major destruction and raised concerns about the reliability of information coming out of the country. The disaster has highlighted questions about how China is reporting on the situation, particularly because of Beijing’s close relationship with Nepal and its influence over regional information. Reports and images coming from affected areas have been difficult to independently … Continue reading As Nepal identifies those killed in the floods, questions grow over China’s reporting

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World News

North Korea deploys warship ‘capable of annihilating retaliatory strikes’

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has formally deployed a new warship called the Kang Kon, saying it is capable of delivering devastating retaliatory strikes against an enemy.  The destroyer was commissioned at the eastern port of Wonsan as North Korea continues efforts to strengthen and modernize its navy. North Korea said the Kang Kon carries the same weapons systems as the 5,000-ton Choe Hyon, which analysts … Continue reading North Korea deploys warship ‘capable of annihilating retaliatory strikes’

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Israeli strikes on southern Lebanese town kill 12 as fears of escalation mount

Israeli airstrikes on the southern Lebanese town of Kfar Rumman killed at least 11 people, including two children and two medics, according to Lebanese state media.  One strike destroyed a three-story residential building, killing nine people and injuring five others, while a separate drone strike hit a civilian vehicle carrying two medics. The strikes came as Israel continues military operations against Hezbollah despite a U.S.-brokered … Continue reading Israeli strikes on southern Lebanese town kill 12 as fears of escalation mount

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Space

Astronomers discover mysterious 10-sided cloud structure at Saturn’s south pole

Astronomers have discovered a massive, mysterious 10-sided atmospheric structure, known as a decagon, surrounding Saturn’s south pole. The feature was identified using NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope, with observations showing that it began emerging by at least 2023 and has become more pronounced over time. The decagon sits within one of Saturn’s powerful jet streams and extends through multiple layers of the planet’s atmosphere. Scientists say … Continue reading Astronomers discover mysterious 10-sided cloud structure at Saturn’s south pole

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Space

A pair of spacecraft draw closer to Mercury after nearly decade-long voyage

The European and Japanese BepiColombo spacecraft have separated from their main cruiser and entered the final stage of their nearly decade-long journey to Mercury. The spacecraft, launched in 2018, has traveled more than 6 billion miles and completed nine planetary flybys to slow down enough to enter Mercury’s orbit. BepiColombo is expected to reach Mercury’s orbit in November, with the two scientific orbiters separating in … Continue reading A pair of spacecraft draw closer to Mercury after nearly decade-long voyage

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