A comically huge fine for Google, a misshapen statue and an ancient discovery: The weekly news quiz

Mark Strong and Lesley Manville make ancient tragedy 'Oedipus' a political thriller

One of the most basic questions in the world is “Who are you?”

Entertainment - ABC News - October 18

Sperm Can’t Unlock an Egg Without This Ancient Molecular Key

Using Google’s AlphaFold, researchers identified the bundle of three sperm proteins that seem to make sexual reproduction possible.

Tech - The New York Times - October 21

Israel strikes Lebanon's Tyre, close to site of ancient Roman ruins

Videos showed clouds of smoke rising from a central area near a Unesco-listed archaeological site.

Ancient coins unearthed by metal detectorists sell for $5.6 million

A trove of more than 2,500 silver coins buried for almost 1,000 years will go on display in British museums after being acquired for the nation.

Pompeii archaeologists uncover ancient tiny house with elaborate frescoes

Archaeologists in Pompeii uncovered an ancient tiny home filled with elaborate artwork that has remained largely intact for thousands of years.

Ancient oak named after a band is UK Tree of the Year

The Skipinnish Oak in Lochaber is at least 400 years old.

Vast ancient Mayan city is found in a Mexican jungle — by accident

A graduate student analyzing publicly available drone data in Mexico unexpectedly stumbled across a huge ancient Mayan city buried beneath dense jungle.

Harris and Trump's closing arguments and ancient Mayan city discovered: Morning Rundown

Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, Joe Biden, floating garbage, Tony Hinchcliffe, health insurance, North Korea, Russia-Ukraine War, World Series Game 4, Teri Garr, Jeopardy

Ancient town, tombs full of weapons found hidden in Arabian oasis

The remains of the town, dubbed al-Natah, reveal how life at the time was slowly changing from a nomadic to an urban existence, archaeologists said.

Forest keepers: Arhuaco balance modern and ancient ways – photo essay

As leaders gather in Colombia for the global Cop16 nature summit, photographer Dougie Wallace captures the Indigenous Arhuaco, who are deeply involved in protecting the country’s biodiversity – ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

The ancient UNESCO-listed city that’s considered the cradle of Thai culture

World - Yahoo News - 10 hours ago

Scientist Accidentally Discovers Ancient Mayan City While Browsing Web

World - Yahoo News - 19 hours ago

Archaeologists unearth an ancient Middle Kingdom Egyptian tomb in Luxor

Egyptian authorities say archeologists from Egypt and the United States unearthed an ancient tomb with 11 sealed burials near the famed city of Luxor

World - ABC News - 3 hours ago

In Denmark, 50 well-preserved Viking Age skeletons have been unearthed, a rare discovery

Archaeologists in Denmark have unearthed a Viking Age burial ground containing some 50 “exceptionally well-preserved” skeletons

World - ABC News - October 14

'Blade Runner 2049' producer sues Elon Musk, Warner Bros. Discovery over Tesla Cybercab launch

'Blade Runner 2049' production company Alcon Entertainment sued Tesla, Elon Musk and Warner Bros. Discovery for copyright infringement. Here's why.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 21

Here’s when Adam Silver thought Warner Bros. Discovery might lose its NBA broadcast deal

Of the negotiations, Silver said: “It wasn’t a longtime relationship with the people currently running Warner Bros. Discovery.”

Business - MarketWatch - 44 minutes ago

There are just a few spaces left at our NYC Pub Quiz. Did we mention the prizes?

Spilling the tee

World - Financial Times - 2 days ago

Mike Tomlin on huge crowd of Steelers fans in Las Vegas: "It was special to be part of"

Steelers fans took over the Raiders' home stadium in Las Vegas on Sunday, with so many of them in attendance that it often sounded like a Steelers home game.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 14

Mets come out swinging in Game 2 vs. Dodgers, tie NLCS

Francisco Lindor crushed a leadoff homer and Mark Vientos added a grand slam, and Los Angeles never recovered. The series heads to NY tied 1-1.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 14

Amari Cooper traded to Bills in huge midseason deal with Browns

Buffalo picks up the five-time Pro Bowler and a sixth-round pick in the trade, with Cleveland getting a future third-rounder and seventh-rounder in return.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 15

Shares of Trump Media Swing Down After Huge Comeback

The parent company of Truth Social is a meme stock, untethered to real financials, but prices are seen as a proxy for election betting trends.

Business - Inc. - October 15

The world isn’t prepared for an aging population — but it’s actually a huge opportunity

By the year 2047, the global population will have more people in retirement age than young people.

Business - MarketWatch - October 19

Pension funds warn being forced to invest in UK would be ‘huge mistake’

Industry fears having to buy lower-quality assets at unattractive prices after minister says ‘considering all options’

World - Financial Times - October 18

Here's why inflation may look like it's easing but is still a huge problem

By nearly every barometer, inflation is still well above where most Americans, and in fact some Fed officials, feel comfortable.

Business - CNBC - October 19

Crazy 8: Here are the Week 8 games you don't want to miss

Saturday features two games between top-11 ranked teams in the SEC — Alabama at Tennessee and Georgia at Texas — a ranked Big Ten matchup and more.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 17

U.S.C. Made a Huge Investment in Lincoln Riley. It’s Not Paying Off.

It’s late October and the Trojans already have nothing to play for but pride, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - October 20

Image of 'huge nighttime march for ex-Pakistan PM' bears AI signs

World - Yahoo News - October 23

Gambling poses huge global threat to public health, experts warn

Lancet commission calls for gambling to be treated in same way as alcohol and tobacco after technology widens reach. Gambling poses a growing worldwide threat to public health, with its rapid ...

World - The Guardian - October 24

What You Need To Know About Fortnite's Huge Upcoming XP Changes

Epic Games will be dramatically altering how progression works in Fortnite's various modes in the near future. Starting with all new passes added after the current season ends, you will progress ...

Tech - GameSpot - 4 days ago

Amid Climate Crisis, Svalbard Global Seed Vault Gets a Huge Deposit

A storage facility in Norway built to safeguard crop diversity recently received more than 30,000 samples as concerns grow about climate change and food insecurity.

World - The New York Times - 4 days ago

'I'm not a one-issue voter, but this is huge': Women on how abortion shaped their vote

It is the first presidential election since the top court overturned Roe v Wade, which protected the nationwide right to an abortion.

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