New DNA evidence rewrites long told stories of people in ancient Pompeii

Reimagining Burford Priory’s ancient gardens

Sheherazade Goldsmith is slowly breathing new life into a Cotswold gem

Business - Financial Times - October 18

Reinventing Concrete, the Ancient Roman Way

By learning the secrets of 2,000-year-old cement, researchers are trying to devise greener, more durable modern options.

World - The New York Times - October 21

How to Bring People Back to New York City

The essential ingredient of urban living — the quality of life — has tanked in the city.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 22

New deals with Balkan states to target people smugglers

The agreements aim to increase intelligence sharing as part of efforts to tackle small boat crossings.

Charlie Patiño: ‘I’d been at Arsenal a long time. I wanted a new chapter’

After glorious start at Arsenal the midfielder found pathway blocked and has honoured his roots with Deportivo move. Old tweets can come back to bite, but not this time. This time, digging into his ...

World - The Guardian - October 18

A sunken timebomb? Samoa fears long-lasting damage from wrecked New Zealand navy ship

Samoa says 200,000 litres of diesel has leaked into the sea after HMNZS Manawanui hit a reef, with officials now racing to remove tons more fuel ahead of cyclone season. From the sky you can see ...

World - The Guardian - October 18

CBS News begins week-long tour of towns along the U.S.-Mexico border

Immigration has shaped up to be a major focus heading into Election Day. CBS News national correspondent Omar Villafranca is on a week-long journey visiting southern border towns to speak with ...

CBS News wraps up week-long trip along U.S.-Mexico border

CBS News' Omar Villafranca has spent the week touring towns along the U.S.-Mexico border from Texas through California. On Friday, he reached the final leg of the trip at Imperial Beach, California ...

Diamond-rich Botswana holds an election with new economic challenges for a long-ruling party

Botswana will vote in a national election this week that will decide whether the ruling party extends a 58-year stretch in power in a southern African country that is a leading diamond producer and ...

World - ABC News - October 28

MMA news roundup: UFC in court; Ilia Topuria, Alex Pereira and Francis Ngannou among top stories in October

October was a pivotal month in the sport

Sports - CBS Sports - October 31

Harris on Trump connection to Project 2025: 'His DNA is all over it'

Vice President Harris said in a new interview that former President Trump's "DNA is all over" Project 2025. "As you know, I am a former prosecutor; his DNA is all over it," Harris said in the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 27

Study raises hopes of treating aggressive cancers by zapping rogue DNA

Tumours could be reduced by targeting genetic material driving their growth with a new drug in early-stage trials. Scientists have raised hopes of treating some of the most aggressive cases of ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

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

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 - 3 days ago

USMNT grades: After Mauricio Pochettino's first window, USA Soccer has a long way to go under its new manager

A 2-0 loss to Mexico underscored the shallow nature of America's playing pool after a handful of top players missed out

Sports - CBS Sports - October 17

New lawsuits accuse Diddy of sexual assault of 6 people, including a minor

A new wave of lawsuits filed Monday accuses Sean "Diddy" Combs of raping men and women and molesting a 16-year-old boy.

Kidney transplants are safe between people with HIV, new US study shows

A new study found people with HIV can safely receive donated kidneys from deceased donors with the virus

Health - ABC News - October 16

Number of Young People Accused of Serious Crimes Surges in New York City

A 37 percent rise in the number of young people accused in serious crimes mirrors a broader increase. But it has alarmed the police, who say young offenders could grow up to break the law again.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 20

2 dead, 309 people rescued after severe flooding in New Mexico

The New Mexico National Guard continued search and rescue operations Sunday in Roswell after record rainfall produced severe flooding in and around the city and Chaves County and left at least two ...

Biden unveils new student debt plan for people with financial hardships

President Joe Biden's plans to forgive student debt have hit legal roadblocks. Now a new plan would look to help people experiencing financial hardships.

Some people with ADHD thrive in periods of stress, new study shows

Patients responded well in times of ‘high environment demand’ because sense of urgency led to hyperfocus. A recent study has revealed that some people with attention deficit hyperactivity ...

World - The Guardian - October 26

Astronomers Find Evidence of an Exomoon Spewing a Volcanic Cloud

Astronomers have yet to confirm the existence of exomoons, but a molecular signal around a far away star offers some of the best evidence yet.

Science - The New York Times - October 15

North Korean troops in Russia are ‘fair game’ if deployed to fight in Ukraine, US says

US says for first time that North Korea has sent at least 3,000 soldiers to Russia and are training at military bases. The US has said for the first time that it has seen evidence that North Korea ...

World - The Guardian - October 23

Drone strikes on civilians suggest new Russian tactics of fear in Ukraine

Ukrainians tell of their fear as BBC Verify analyses videos appearing to show drone strikes on civilians.

Believe evidence, not rhetoric: US elections are safe and trustworthy

Americans can and should have confidence in our elections.

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Ward and Restrepo rewrite the record book, and No. 5 Miami rallies to down Duke 53-31

Heisman Trophy hopeful Cam Ward threw for 400 yards and five more touchdown passes, three to Xavier Restrepo on a record-setting day for both of them, and No. 5 Miami erased a double-digit deficit ...

Sports - ABC News - 5 days ago

Brianna was immersed in darkness, inquest told

An inquest into the death of murder victim Brianna Ghey, 16, heard details of her mental health struggles.

Israel says it has killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in Gaza

The Israeli military says it has killed Hamas’ top leader Yahya Sinwar during a battle in Gaza

World - ABC News - October 17

Middle East crisis live: Israel hails Yahya Sinwar’s death as ‘beginning of the end’ as US signals push for ceasefire and hostage return

Israeli PM says 'task before us is not yet complete’; US president, VP and senior leaders say killing must be opportunity to end Gaza war. Israel says Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar is dead: what we ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

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