Was This Scrap of Cloth Once a Tunic Worn by Alexander the Great

Was This Scrap of Cloth Once a Tunic Worn by Alexander the Great?

A Greek researcher says a piece of purple-and-white fabric discovered decades ago in a tomb in northern Greece may have belonged to Alexander. Others disagree.

World - The New York Times - October 30

Jeff Bezos kills the once-great Washington Post

Two billionaire newspaper owners, Patrick Soon-Shiong and Jeff Bezos, have announced their papers will not be endorsing any presidential candidates in the 2024 election, citing their organizations' ...

Politics - The Hill - October 29

Mark Zuckerberg Once Outlined His 4 Rules for Life to a Class of Middle Schoolers. It’s Great Advice for Adults Too

Looking for simple but powerful life advice? A 20-year Meta veteran just shared Mark Zuckerberg’s lessons for eighth graders.

Business - Inc. - November 11

Office politics: After appeal to colleagues, House freshman gets workspace once occupied by his great-grandfather

An incoming Republican congressman is offering bipartisan thanks to his future colleagues for helping him to snag an official workspace that was once occupied by his great-grandfather. Tom Barrett, ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 hours ago

Why poppies are worn for Remembrance Day

The poppy has been synonymous with marking Remembrance since a few years after World War One.

NI police officers watched body-worn footage for 'entertainment'

The footage was accessed largely “without legitimate purpose” at 20 police stations on 248 occasions.

Jordan game-worn Bulls jersey goes for $4.68M

A game-worn Michael Jordan jersey from the Chicago Bulls' 1996-97 season fetched the fourth-highest price for an NBA jersey, going for $4.68 million via Sotheby's

Sports - ESPN - November 5

Diagnose and Revitalize Your Worn-Out PR

Ponder these four questions from a vital checklist to determine if you need a new PR strategy.

Business - Inc. - November 6

Child benefit reform plans scrapped

A planned move to a system where claims are based on household income, rather than an individual's, will not go ahead.

How to save a bundle on children’s clothes

From swap meets to looking after clothes correctly, you can save cash while making your children’s wardrobes more sustainable. Charity shops can be a goldmine for bargains – use the Charity Retail ...

World - The Guardian - November 13

The Burning Desire to Wear Burgundy

As the color has permeated popular culture, interest in wearing it has ballooned.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 8

USC unveils custom Kobe-inspired cleats to be worn against UCLA

The look is modeled after the pair Kobe Bryant debuted on Christmas 2010 and is customized for the USC Trojans.

Sports - ESPN - 23 hours ago

Great Strategy Is Based on Great Information

What is your strategy based on?

Business - Inc. - November 12

'Sorry' water boss has plan to end sewage spillages

Water UK chief apologises for the industry's performance as the sector faces a "root and branch" review.

Scotland lose intense scrap with dogged Springboks

World champions South Africa grind out a gutsy win over spirited Scotland at Murrayfield in the Autumn Nations Series

National Care Service plan 'delayed not scrapped'

The flagship scheme would transfer responsibility for social care from Scottish councils to a new national body.

£500m defence cuts as ships, drones and helicopters scrapped

Critics said the move would leave UK defence weaker, at a time of growing international tensions and after over a decade of funding pressures on the armed forces.

Daniel Khalife read newspaper about alleged prison escape

The ex-soldier accused of escaping Wandsworth prison was seen changing clothes during the three days he was missing.

Arsenal-Liverpool: Can Trent Alexander-Arnold Defend?

Is the Liverpool star a good defender? It depends on your evidence.

World - The New York Times - October 27

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