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Archaeology

Underground Greek tomb discovered in Italy by using cosmic rays

A recent study reveals that an ancient Greek settlement, dating back 2,500 years, has been uncovered beneath Naples, Italy, utilizing cosmic rays and laser technology. The findings, published in the peer-reviewed journal Scientific Reports last month, disclose the presence of Christian catacombs from the Roman era alongside the Greek burials. The remarkable discovery was made in the “Sanità” district, situated near the city center, the … Continue reading Underground Greek tomb discovered in Italy by using cosmic rays

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Space

Rocket Lab launches 2 NASA satellites to study tropical storms and hurricanes

NASA’s recently established hurricane-tracking constellation has successfully launched its first two satellites into space. The pioneering duo, known as cubesats, are part of NASA’s TROPICS network and were sent into orbit via a Rocket Lab Electron rocket, Space reported. The launch took place at 1 p.m. local New Zealand time from Rocket Lab’s facility in New Zealand. Approximately 33 minutes after liftoff, the Electron released … Continue reading Rocket Lab launches 2 NASA satellites to study tropical storms and hurricanes

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Technology

AI police robot tipped to become future of policing in America

A cutting-edge AI police robot is poised to have a transformative impact on law enforcement in America, according to reports. This new technology is being introduced to proactively combat crime and has already played a vital role in apprehending a hit-and-run suspect and capturing a sexual predator, UNILAD reported. Resembling a modern-day Dalek, this innovative gadget is expected to revolutionize policing in the United States. … Continue reading AI police robot tipped to become future of policing in America

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Business

SEC Probes First Republic Bank Executives for Insider Trading

Following the second largest bank failure in history, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is said to be conducting an investigation into executives from First Republic Bank over allegations of insider trading. According to two sources, the securities regulator is closely examining the trades made by the bank’s executives, suspecting the use of confidential information, Bitcoin News reported. While specific individuals under investigation have … Continue reading SEC Probes First Republic Bank Executives for Insider Trading

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Politics

Raskin says Jack Smith likely mulling seditious conspiracy charges against Trump

According to Representative Jamie Raskin (D-MD), there is a possibility that Special Counsel Jack Smith is actively contemplating the pursuit of seditious conspiracy charges against former President Donald Trump. During an interview on MSNBC’s “Inside with Jen Psaki,” Raskin expressed his belief that Smith should explore the option of charging Trump with seditious conspiracy, which involves conspiring to overthrow the government, the Washington Examiner reported. … Continue reading Raskin says Jack Smith likely mulling seditious conspiracy charges against Trump

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U.S. News

8 killed in Texas outlet mall shooting

Following the tragic mass shooting at a Texas shopping mall, US President Joe Biden reiterated his plea on Sunday for a nationwide ban on assault weapons and the implementation of additional gun safety measures. Witnesses, first responders, and law enforcement officials recounted harrowing scenes of panic and terror in Allen. Disturbing video footage circulated online, revealing the assailant stepping out of a sedan in a … Continue reading 8 killed in Texas outlet mall shooting

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World News

Fire in Peruvian gold mine kills at least 27

According to Peruvian authorities, a tragic incident occurred in a gold mine located in southern Peru, resulting in a fire that claimed the lives of at least 27 workers during an overnight shift. The Yanaquihua mining company released a statement stating that a total of 175 workers were successfully evacuated following the accident, which occurred late on Friday or early Saturday. The unfortunate fatalities were … Continue reading Fire in Peruvian gold mine kills at least 27

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Politics

YouGov Poll: 70% of Independent Voters Say Biden Is Weak President

According to polling conducted by Economist/YouGov, President Joe Biden is facing difficulties in engaging with independent voters across various metrics as he heads into the 2024 election cycle. This polling data could spell bad news for the president if it persists until election day, as independent voters are a crucial voting bloc that often plays a deciding role in swing states. According to polling conducted … Continue reading YouGov Poll: 70% of Independent Voters Say Biden Is Weak President

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U.S. News

Massachusetts blast site where 1 died moves to cleanup phase

On Friday, officials in Massachusetts disclosed the identity of the worker who passed away following a significant explosion that devastated a pharmaceutical chemical plant with a history of safety breaches. The fire department in Newburyport was still clearing the area on the day after the incident, which they defined as a seven-alarm hazardous materials occurrence that dismantled the roof and sprayed fragments as far as … Continue reading Massachusetts blast site where 1 died moves to cleanup phase

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World News

2 mass shootings in 2 days plunge Serbia into shock, dismay

Two deadly shootings in two days have shaken Serbia, a country still grappling with the legacy of civil war and the glorification of war criminals. The back-to-back attacks, which left 19 people dead and 21 injured, have prompted soul-searching in a nation awash with weapons from the conflicts of the 1990s. The last mass shooting in Serbia before this week was in 2013, the Associated … Continue reading 2 mass shootings in 2 days plunge Serbia into shock, dismay

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World News

15 killed in Congo flooding, death toll expected to rise

A local official reported on Friday that rescue efforts were underway following flooding and landslides caused by torrential overnight rains in South Kivu province in eastern Congo, which have already claimed more than a dozen lives. Delphin Birimbi, a community leader in Kalehe, South Kivu, said that 15 people had died in his village, and more than 30 were missing in nearby areas of Bushushu … Continue reading 15 killed in Congo flooding, death toll expected to rise

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Space

Mars Rover Discovers Liquid Salt Water on the Red Planet

The Chinese Zhurong Martian rover has made a recent discovery of salty liquid water droplets, suggesting that Mars may have had snow and frost as recently as 400,000 years ago. This timeframe coincides with the emergence of Homo sapiens, which scientists believe occurred around 300,000 years ago, implying that our earliest modern ancestors may have existed at the same time that water was flowing on … Continue reading Mars Rover Discovers Liquid Salt Water on the Red Planet

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Space

Alien life near Uranus? NASA probes deep space for signs

Recent NASA research suggests that four of the 27 moons orbiting the outer planet Uranus – Ariel, Umbriel, Titania, and Oberon – may have the necessary composition to support life. Scientists have found evidence of oceans that could be miles deep lying between their icy crusts and cores, the New York Post reports. Moreover, they have identified a potential heat source in the rocky mantles … Continue reading Alien life near Uranus? NASA probes deep space for signs

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Politics

Jill Biden in UK for King Charles’ coronation, visits 10 Downing St

Jill Biden, the First Lady of the United States, has had several engagements with the British royal family, including celebrating the resilience of wounded service members with Prince Harry, discussing the importance of early childhood education with Princess Kate, and having tea with Queen Elizabeth II. She is now back in London to represent the US at the coronation of King Charles III, the eldest … Continue reading Jill Biden in UK for King Charles’ coronation, visits 10 Downing St

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World News

AP: Russia’s Wagner boss threatens Bakhmut pullout in Ukraine

On Friday, Yevgeny Prigozhin, the owner of Russia’s Wagner military contractor, threatened to withdraw his troops from the prolonged battle for the eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut, accusing Moscow’s military command of depriving his forces of ammunition. Prigozhin, a wealthy entrepreneur with deep ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin, stated that Wagner had intended to seize Bakhmut by May 9, Russia’s Victory Day holiday commemorating … Continue reading AP: Russia’s Wagner boss threatens Bakhmut pullout in Ukraine

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Technology

US Planning More ‘Robots at Sea’ in Middle East to Combat Iran 

The US is trying to convince Middle East allies to add dozens more robot vessels around the Arabian Peninsula to better detect threats from countries like Iran, a move to protect waterways vital to global commerce and oil trade.   The US, which leads two international maritime coalitions out of Bahrain, wants to have more than 100 unmanned surface vehicles  — sometimes called robots at … Continue reading US Planning More ‘Robots at Sea’ in Middle East to Combat Iran 

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Politics

Axios: White House clashes with Hunter Biden

There have been disagreements between President Biden’s top aides and Hunter Biden’s team regarding the strategies to handle the legal challenges and Republican criticisms concerning the President’s son, Axios reported. Hunter Biden decided to hire prominent lawyer Abbe Lowell in December without involving the President’s top aides, as he wanted a more aggressive approach than what the White House and his previous lawyer had taken. … Continue reading Axios: White House clashes with Hunter Biden

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U.S. News

GOOGLE engineer jumps from 14th floor of company’s NYC HQ

On Thursday at approximately 11:30 PM, a 31-year-old Google engineer, whose name has not been released, leaped from the 14th floor of the 15-story company headquarters building in New York City and has since passed away. Following multiple reports to the police, authorities discovered the Google engineer unconscious on the 14th floor of the company’s New York City headquarters, the Daily Sun reported. The engineer … Continue reading GOOGLE engineer jumps from 14th floor of company’s NYC HQ

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U.S. News

Protests planned in NYC as DA considers charges in subway chokehold death

According to a source familiar with the investigation, the inquiry into the death of Jordan Neely due to a subway chokehold is ongoing. It is likely that the case will be presented to a grand jury next week to determine if criminal charges are necessary and, if so, what they should be. It is not yet certain if the decision to take the case to … Continue reading Protests planned in NYC as DA considers charges in subway chokehold death

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Technology

Joint venture announced to build ‘underwater space station of the ocean’

NOAA and Proteus Ocean Group have signed a formal agreement to develop and build an underwater habitat called PROTEUS, which aims to become the first “underwater space station of the ocean” for studying marine life and climate change. The habitat will be constructed off the Caribbean island of Curaçao, according to an announcement made on Wednesday, UPI reported. According to a recent announcement by NOAA … Continue reading Joint venture announced to build ‘underwater space station of the ocean’

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Business

Feds eyeing possible ‘manipulation’ of bank share prices

According to an insider, U.S. officials at both the federal and state levels are assessing the potential of “market manipulation” as a factor behind significant fluctuations in banking share prices in recent days. The move comes as regional bank shares continued their decline following the collapse of First Republic Bank, the third mid-sized U.S. lender to fail in the past two months, the New York … Continue reading Feds eyeing possible ‘manipulation’ of bank share prices

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Business

Western Alliance latest US bank to explore sale

According to information from two individuals who were briefed on the subject, Western Alliance (WAL.N) is considering strategic alternatives, such as the potential sale of its entire business or a portion of it. The Financial Times reported this on Thursday. The Arizona-based bank, Western Alliance, has reportedly engaged advisors to investigate its alternatives, according to the Financial Times. These options could include a potential sale … Continue reading Western Alliance latest US bank to explore sale

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Business

Half in U.S. Worry About Their Money’s Safety in Banks

With turmoil brewing in the U.S. banking system, almost half of Americans are feeling apprehensive about the safety of their money in accounts held at banks or other financial institutions. Specifically, 48% of adults in the U.S. report being worried about their funds, with 19% expressing a high level of concern, and 29% feeling moderately concerned, Gallup reported. On the other hand, 30% of individuals … Continue reading Half in U.S. Worry About Their Money’s Safety in Banks

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U.S. News

Proud Boys’ Tarrio guilty of Jan. 6 seditious conspiracy

Enrique Tarrio, a former leader of the Proud Boys, along with three other members of the far-right extremist group, were found guilty on Thursday of planning an attack on the U.S. Capitol in an attempt to keep Donald Trump in power following his loss in the 2020 presidential election. The verdict was delivered by a Washington, D.C. jury after a three-month trial that featured testimony … Continue reading Proud Boys’ Tarrio guilty of Jan. 6 seditious conspiracy

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Politics

Bolsonaro home raided, phone seized in probe of Brazil vaccine records

According to CNN affiliate CNN Brasil, Brazilian Federal Police have arrested one of former President Jair Bolsonaro’s closest aides and two others as part of an investigation into a gang accused of falsifying data on Covid-19 vaccination cards. Sixteen search and seizure warrants and six arrest warrants were also executed, according to a police statement, CNN reported. The defense team of Lieutenant-Colonel Mauro Cid, one … Continue reading Bolsonaro home raided, phone seized in probe of Brazil vaccine records

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