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Skeletal remains in a castle well lend credence to a centuries-old Norse saga
Scientists have connected 800-year-old skeletal remains found in a well at Norway’s Sverresborg castle to a mysterious figure mentioned in a medieval Norse saga, using advanced DNA analysis.7 hours ago -
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Watch Saka's best Premier League goals as he reaches half-century
Watch a selection of Bukayo Saka's best Premier League goals after the Arsenal forward's strike against Liverpool brought up his half-century in the top flight.14 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Remains of man whose death was recorded in 1197 saga uncovered in Norway
Researchers say skeleton retrieved from well is likely to be that of man ‘cast headfirst’ into it by besiegers of castle. In 1197, an ancient saga relates, a body was flung into a well by the ...Yesterday -
Science - The New York Times
That 800-Year-Old Corpse in the Well? Early Biological Warfare.
Archaeologists in Norway have confirmed that an ancient set of human remains known as the Well Man were intended to make the locals unwell.2 days ago -
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AM radio is seeking a lifeline after a century of storied history
For more than a century, AM radio has amassed a rich and storied history. That history includes Beatlemania, fireside chats with President Franklin D. Roosevelt and the Super Bowl. Now, in a world ...2 days ago -
World - The Guardian
‘If I had the power I’d destroy the whole thing’: what went wrong with the ghost town of Disney-style castles?
It was meant to be a dream development but, 13 years on, it remains unfinished – a microcosm of Turkey’s scandal-hit construction sector under Erdoğan. From the rooftop of the castle where I’m ...2 days ago -
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Shakeel puts Pakistan in charge of deciding Test
A masterful century from Pakistan’s Saud Shakeel and late wickets from the spinners put England in huge danger after two days of the deciding Test in Rawalpindi.3 days ago -
Lifestyle - The New York Times
18th-Century Perfume Bottles Come Up for Auction
The 100-piece collection has been praised for its size, variety and representation of all major European porcelain makers of the era.3 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
NatWest profits rise by a quarter as lending and deposits grow
Bank also sets aside £245mn in provisions for bad loans, higher than expectations of £173mn3 days ago -
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Harris announces record lending from Small Business Administration
With the economy the top issue for many voters, Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to announce record lending from the federal government to small business owners.4 days ago -
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Lost for centuries, Silk Road cities are revealed by drone technology
Archeologists have uncovered stunning details of two long-lost medieval cities that once thrived along the ancient Silk Road in Central Asia.4 days ago -
Tech - GameSpot
Last Chance To Get Romancing SaGa 2 Preorder Bonuses Before Tomorrow's Launch
Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven ...4 days ago -
Lifestyle - The New York Times
A ’High Touch’ Warehouse for Exacting Brands
Ricky Choi, a co-founder of Nice Laundry, was frustrated by how fulfillment centers handled his brand’s socks and underwear. So he started a new kind of packaging firm for chic labels.5 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
Lloyds beats earnings forecasts as lending rises
Mortgage book grows as customers take advantage of fall in interest rates5 days ago -
Business - The New York Times
Tokyo Metro Shares Soar in First Day of Trading for Century-Old Subway
Tokyo Metro had raised over $2 billion in one of Japan’s largest initial public offerings in years.5 days ago -
Business - The New York Times
U.S. and Europe Agree to Finalize $50 Billion Ukraine Loan Backed by Russian Assets
Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen said an agreement was close. She also rebuked China’s lending practices and called for more debt relief.6 days ago -
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"Mornings Memory": Late CBS News reporter sampled century-old champagne
The late Tom Fenton, who was a reporter with CBS News, was assigned to a story on century-old bottles of champagne that were found at the bottom of the ocean. Fenton, who died in July, even had the ...October 21 -
World - Financial Times
NY Fed: ‘Reserves remain abundant’
Cute new measure of the reserve regime just droppedOctober 21 -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Week 7 instant takeaways: Goff for MVP? Stop trying to fix the Chiefs, Watson saga continues | Inside Coverage
Jason Fitz & Frank Schwab join forces to give their instant takeaways & reactions to Week 7 of NFL action.October 21 -
World - Financial Times
Power, as well as price, matters in a well-run economy
That’s the lesson to take from both the founding of the Bretton Woods system 80 years ago and the Biden administration todayOctober 21 -
Business - CNBC
China cuts benchmark lending rates by 25 basis points
The move was expected. China's central bank governor indicated last week that the loan prime rates would be lowered.October 21 -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Wisconsin Remains Dominant In Undefeated Start
The Wisconsin Badgers women's hockey team improved to 7-0-0 with another dominant performance, this time shutting out Minnesota.October 19 -
Top stories - The New York Times
Sick of the 21st Century? These Artists Revive the 18th.
Copycat classicism is here. Literary re-enactments by the photographer Stan Douglas — and a wave of other remixers — are creating new types of art around Black history.October 18 -
World - Financial Times
FirstFT: Uber explored bid for travel website Expedia
Also in today’s newsletter, Kamala Harris locks horns with Fox News interviewer Bret Baier and Wall Street roars backOctober 17 -
Business - Financial Times
China to boost lending for stalled property projects to $560bn
Beijing is trying to restore confidence in economy amid prolonged real estate slowdownOctober 17 -
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England stunned by spin after Duckett century
Pakistan’s spinners rip through the England middle order to turn the second Test on its head on the second day in Multan.October 16 -
World - ABC News
Hereditary nobles have sat in Britain's Parliament for centuries. Their time may be up
British lawmakers are voting on a bill to strip hereditary aristocrats of the right to sit and vote in the House of Lords after more than 700 yearsOctober 15 -
Top stories - CBS News
Why home equity loan lending is rising (and what to do about it)
More and more borrowers are turning to home equity loans this year. Here's why you may want to pursue one, too.October 15 -
Top stories - BBC News
Last chance to see 'comet of the century' for 80,000 years
Comet A3 was bright in the Monday evening sky and could be visible again on Tuesday - cloud permitting.October 15 -
World - The New York Times
Supreme Court Ruling Means Italy’s ‘Bunga Bunga’ Saga Is Not Over
The ruling sets the stage for yet another trial related to the scandal involving Silvio Berlusconi, the former prime minister of Italy who died last year.October 14 -