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‘Something horrible’: Somerset pit reveals bronze age cannibalism
Oxford analysis shows evidence of bloody massacre, with hand and feet bones chewed by human molars. A collection of human bones discovered 50 years ago in a Somerset pit are evidence of the ...The Guardian - 6h -
Bronze Age massacre victims likely cannibalised
At least 37 people appear to have been butchered and likely eaten in a Bronze Age massacre in Somerset.BBC News - 11h -
An Artist Who Has Something in Common With Her Subjects
Rachel Handlin is possibly the first person with Down syndrome to receive an M.F.A., and one of just a few to hold a bachelor’s. Her first solo show features her portraits of others like her.The New York Times - 1d -
LA tree enthusiast shares her love for the city’s canopy: ‘Something we took for granted’
Stephanie Carrie gives tours and educates Angelenos on the importance of the urban forest – and how to improve it. On a recent Sunday morning, 25 Angelenos gathered under a large rusty leaf fig ...The Guardian - 1d -
Biden urges Congress to 'do something' for gun reform on Sandy Hook shooting anniversary
President Biden marked the 12th anniversary of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Connecticut on Saturday with a fresh pitch for Congress to act on gun reform legislation. Biden in a ...The Hill - 1d -
Social Security retirement age set to change in 2025
Among the changes Social Security recipients will see in 2025 is a higher full retirement age.The Hill - 1d -
A new IPO offers shares in something completely different: dinosaur bones
The market for rare dino skeletons has been heating up. Just ask hedge-fund billionaire Ken Griffin, who acquired one for $44.6 million.MarketWatch - 1d -
CoD's Newest Finisher Is The Most Absurd One Yet, And That's Saying Something
The Call of Duty franchise in recent years has been known for its totally over-the-top skins, operators, and finishing moves, and the newest one for Black Ops 6 and Warzone might top them all.. The ...GameSpot - 2d -
African electricity debate pits speed against scale
Weighing the benefits of immediate electricity access vs long-term growthFinancial Times - 2d -
How to take care of your nails as you age
Your nails slow in growth as you age. We spoke to dermatologists about how to care for your nails as you get older and break down the difference between the best nail oils, nail hardeners and nail ...NBC News - 3d -
Belichick leading underachieving North Carolina? Something's gotta give
Can the NFL's GOAT coach up the Tar Heels to football greatness? For UNC, it's a shot worth taking.ESPN - 3d -
Humans Will Continue to Live in an Age of Incredible Food Waste
Food production has never been higher—or more costly. Yet the amount that goes uneaten remains shockingly high.Wired - 4d -
DealBook Summit: Building Trust in an Age of Distrust
At this year’s DealBook Summit, there was a sense that trust was becoming harder to come by and that the rules for how people judge the truth had shifted.The New York Times - 4d -
‘Just do something you enjoy!’ Have official targets made exercise a chore – and happiness more elusive?
We all know roughly how many minutes we should be spending getting sweaty every week, thanks to repeated messages from national governments and the World Health Organization. When it comes to ...The Guardian - 4d -
Krugman laments 'age of resentment' in final NYT column
Nobel laureate Paul Krugman, a longtime New York Times columnist, wrote about a change he's seen in Americans over the last two decades as he published his final column in the newspaper. "What ...The Hill - 4d -
A moment that changed me: I was loving life as a cellist – then something snapped in my arm
As a teenager with a scholarship to a prestigious music school, I was looking forward to a future playing Dvořák, Shostakovich and Elgar. Then came the injury that shattered my dreams. When I was ...The Guardian - 5d -
Poet and activist Nikki Giovanni dies at age 81
Nikki Giovanni, who gained fame over her long career as a poet, author and public speaker, has died at the age of 81. She was the subject of the recent Emmy-winning documentary, "Going to Mars."CBS News - 5d -
Pien Meulensteen: ‘Commentary was never something I thought I was going to get into’
Daughter of former manager René Meulensteen on overcoming her doubts and the growth of women’s game. Clipboard in the centre, teamsheet at the front and Rowntree’s Randoms to the right. Pien ...The Guardian - 6d -
My Last Column: Finding Hope in an Age of Resentment
Where have all the good vibes gone?The New York Times - 6d -
Arizona AG panders on the death penalty
It is a serious mistake for Arizona to restart the machinery of death and for other states to cling to capital punishment.The Hill - 6d -
SMU in, but Bama, Miami out in CFP field reveal
Oregon, Georgia, Boise State, Arizona State, Clemson, Texas, Penn State, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Tennessee, Indiana and SMU made the College Football Playoff.ESPN - Dec. 8 -
How I Aged Into the Bad Christmas Movie
One December morning, a millennial critic awoke to discover that she had been begrudgingly charmed by an onslaught of Hallmark and Netflix holiday films.The New York Times - Dec. 8 -
The Tennessee Trans Treatment Case Is About Age, Not Sex
The state’s ban on gender-affirming medical care for minors passes the constitutional test.The New York Times - Dec. 8 -
King and Queen reveal this year's Christmas card
This is their third Christmas card selection since Charles became King.BBC News - Dec. 8 -
A Navy vet thought she was having a heart attack, but was fighting something else
Mary Jo Burkhard, 71, went to the emergency room with worrying symptoms. It wasn't the heart attack she feared.CBS News - Dec. 7 -
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'Horrible way to get out' - Bumrah removes Smith for two
Steve Smith is dismissed by Jaspit Bumrah for two in unfortunate fashion in the second Test between Australia and India in Adelaide.BBC News - Dec. 7 -
Keeping Your Personal Data Safe in the Age of Trump
Our security and business editors join us to discuss how you can protect your personal information from data brokers, tech companies, scammers, and the government.Wired - Dec. 6 -
Two Years in, The Fiala-Faber Trade is Aging Poorly
As the Los Angeles Kings prepare to play the Minnesota Wild tomorrow, I thought it was time to gauge the acquisition of Kevin Fiala trade from the Wild that saw standout defensive prospect Brock ...Yahoo Sports - Dec. 6 -
‘We’re all wrestling with something all the time’: Jennifer Lopez on disability, domestic abuse, and dealing with the next Trump presidency
In Unstoppable, Jennifer Lopez plays the mother of wrestler Anthony Robles, who has one leg. She, co-star Jharrel Jerome and the real life mother-son duo, talk about why the engrossing sports drama ...The Guardian - Dec. 6 -
Canva Revolutionized Graphic Design. Will It Survive the Age of AI?
Generative AI could have been an existential threat for Canva, which made billions by making graphic design quick and easy. But for CEO Melanie Perkins, it’s simply making the world more visual.Wired - Dec. 6 -
Lately I’ve become less engaged with the world. How do I find something to be interested in? | Leading questions
The world is a big thing to get interested in, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith . What if you start with the little things instead?. I used to be really interested in the world. I’d ...The Guardian - Dec. 6 -
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2025 NFL Mock Draft: Colorado's Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter accomplish something not seen in 25 years
The superstar tandem is picked 1-2 in this mockCBS Sports - Dec. 4 -
Bronze snakes and perfectly intact eggs among treasures found at ancient Italian thermal spa
Trove had been preserved by warm waters and mud at the Tuscan springs near Siena. Bronze snakes, statues, two gold crowns, jewellery, thousands of coins and perfectly intact eggs are among the ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
House Democrats move to oust aging committee leaders
Candidates for the positions have stressed the need to be able to effectively counter President-elect Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress.CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Most common passwords of 2024 revealed
Hackers' favorites top this year's list of most common passwords, with "123456," "password" and "qwerty123" leading the pack. Experts warn these choices make your accounts an easy target.CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Sky Ferreira on writing for 'Babygirl' and leaving label jail: 'She wants something good? How horrible!'
The singer's new "Leash" plays over the closing credits of "Babygirl." In an interview with The Times, she talks about making music and her fight with her longtime record label.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 3 -
Grassley meets with Trump AG nominee Pam Bondi
Sen. Chuck Grassley (Iowa), the incoming Republican chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, said Monday he had a "good meeting" with President-elect Trump’s pick for attorney general, Pam Bondi. ...The Hill - Dec. 2 -
Hall of Famer Randy Moss reveals he's 'battling something' internal and asks for prayers
Hall of Fame wide receiver Randy Moss revealed he’s dealing with a health issue and asked fans to pray for him and his familyABC News - Dec. 2
