Ancient gameshows, long dead stars, Gregg Wallace … I’m fascinated by Mum’s taste in TV

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Top stories - The New York Times - October 29

In Jordan, a ‘Stunning’ Discovery Under Petra’s Ancient Stone

A recent excavation has unearthed 12 human skeletons and a chamber of grave offerings near Petra’s Treasury building, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

World - The New York Times - October 15

Ancient Cities Unearthed in Mountains of Central Asia

The discovery suggests that trade routes along the Silk Road were far more complex than previously understood.

Science - The New York Times - October 23

Lebanese flee ancient city of Baalbek as Israel attacks

IDF offensive against Hizbollah continues while US struggles to negotiate end to war

World - Financial Times - October 30

This ancient tadpole fossil is the oldest ever discovered

Scientists have uncovered the oldest-known fossil of a tadpole that wriggled around 160 million years ago

Tech - ABC News - October 30

Ancient tomb with jewelry and copper mirrors unearthed in Egypt

The joint Egyptian-American mission excavating the necropolis found coffins for five women, two men and three children.

World - CBS News - 2 days ago

One reason I’m suspicious of Medicare Advantage? I’m a capitalist.

The downside of Medicare Advantage is that you are dependent for your health-insurance coverage on an organization that has powerful economic incentives not to pay.

Business - MarketWatch - October 26

Mum of Manchester Arena victim says safety bill debate is 'incredibly exciting'

Figen Murray whose son died in the Manchester Arena attack says Martyn's Law will save lives.

Mum's tribute to 'thrill-seeker' who died in Spain

Lewis Stevenson, 26, fell from a bridge while creating social media content, authorities said.

'Devastated' One Direction processing 'loss of our brother'

The star's former band members lead tributes to the singer, who died aged 31 after falling from a balcony.

Tomlin mum, but WR Pickens says Wilson to start

Mike Tomlin hasn't named a starting QB, but receiver George Pickens thinks it's Russell Wilson.

Sports - ESPN - October 18

Arnold burns redshirt; Venables mum on QB1

Oklahoma quarterback Jackson Arnold returned under center in the first quarter of the Sooners' game against South Carolina, replacing freshman Michael Hawkins and burning his redshirt in his first ...

Sports - ESPN - October 19

Australian teen denies murdering British mum

Emma Lovell, 41, was fatally stabbed during the break-in at her Brisbane home, a court hears.

'Bubbly' mum killed in tower block fall is named

Ms Atkinson's unborn baby was delivered in hospital and is receiving "critical care".

'Our hearts are broken' - tributes paid to missing mum

Flowers and tributes are left near to where a body was recovered in the search for Victoria Taylor.

Mum felt pushed to abort baby with Down's syndrome

Mothers say the language used in pregnancy around Down's syndrome can have a “massive impact."

New appeal for mum and son missing for eight years

Sarah Sisson's brother, David, says the pair "continue to be on our minds every single day".

Teen convicted after shooting mother as she protected her children

Lianne Gordon was trying to protect her children from gang violence when she was killed in her home.

Air pollution death settlement is not a win, says mum

Ella Adoo-Kissi-Debrah, who lived near London's South Circular Road, had a fatal asthma attack in 2013.

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