With DNA, Pompeii Narratives Take a Twist

In 79 A.D., a volcanic eruption engulfed a town’s residents. They weren’t all who scientists thought, newly extracted genetic material suggests.

Science - The New York Times - 6 hours ago

DNA reveals surprises about Pompeii eruption victims

Victims thought to be female were male and not related to one another, showing "the story that was long spun around these individuals" was wrong, researchers said.

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

When a volcanic eruption buried the ancient city of Pompeii, the last desperate moments of its citizens were preserved for centuries

Tech - ABC News - 5 hours ago

Charles Leclerc wins United States F1 GP as Norris’s battle with Verstappen erupts

Verstappen third, Norris fourth behind Ferrari duo Norris drops place after taking five-second penalty That there is a real title fight on the cards still to come this season was illustrated in ...

World - The Guardian - October 20

Tiny house with erotic frescoes uncovered in Pompeii

Paintings include one depicting a scantily clad Phaedra, mythological queen of Athens, and her stepson Hippolytus. A tiny house featuring erotic frescoes is the latest discovery in the ruins of the ...

World - The Guardian - October 25

The twists and turns of the US presidential election 2024

From courtroom drama to a shock exit, the campaigns have been another remarkable ride for American democracy

World - Financial Times - 2 days ago

Scientists develop DNA technology in data storage breakthrough

Genetic code technique for preserving huge amounts of digital information could be ‘cheaper than hard drives’

Business - Financial Times - October 23

DNA-testing site 23andMe fights for survival

Once millions used it to find out about their family histories - this week it was almost delisted. What went wrong?

The NFL narrative about Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs is wrong

Kansas City isn't a high-flying, point-scoring machine anymore, but Mahomes still runs a highly efficient unit that may be especially tough for San Francisco.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 17

My brilliant Korea: rediscovery of a rich cultural narrative

By writing a book about Korean myths, a writer learned that the old stories ran deep in her family. In my childhood homes, I grew up with Korean culture all around me. For years we had a woodblock ...

World - The Guardian - October 20

How demographics can distort economic narratives

Japan and Italy aren’t quite as stagnant as you think

World - Financial Times - 6 days ago

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.

My rail journey to Naples and Pompeii to chase the last rays of sun

A trip from the UK in search of late-season sun leads to fresh discoveries in Pompeii as well bonus trips to Procida and Paestum. When the Mediterranean makes its first appearance, it’s through ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

Has the Premier League title race taken an early twist?

It's only November, but Man City aren't atop the table, while Arsenal are seven points behind leaders Liverpool.

Sports - ESPN - 3 days ago

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

The Witcher TV star aims to rewrite narrative in video game debut

Anya Chalotra, known for her work on The Witcher TV series, is the star of a new video game adventure.

Thelin’s Aberdeen challenge Celtic as Scotland yearns for new narrative

Swedish manager has enjoyed a fairytale 100% start at Pittodrie before Saturday’s surprise top of the table clash. Aberdeen will not win the Scottish Premiership barring the kind of Celtic ...

World - The Guardian - October 18

False narratives on election integrity seek to divide, scare Americans

Former secretaries of state Natalie Tennant and Kim Wyman have written an op-ed assuring Americans that their elections are secure, fair and accurate, and urging them to seek out reliable sources ...

Politics - The Hill - October 18

Transracial adoptees push back against long-held narrative they should be 'grateful'

Amid recent investigations on systemic adoption fraud by the Chinese and South Korean governments, adoptees are speaking out on a narrative they should be "grateful."

China-backed social accounts push false narratives about 2024 race

Several social media accounts originating from countries like Russia and China have continued to push false narratives about the 2024 presidential election. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy ...

Introducing Narrative Command, the new business thesis that helps explain the 2024 election

If we can agree on end goals, then we can debate how to get there while working on getting there. And so the best founders understand this.

Tech - VentureBeat - 21 hours ago

Trump won because Americans rejected false media narratives

Most Americans fully rejected the framing employed by large portions of the mainstream press about the stakes in the election.

Politics - The Hill - 3 hours ago

John F. Kennedy Jr.’s 1990s-Era Magazine Is Back, With a QAnon Twist

It is a reanimation story strange enough for a zombie movie, made possible by the fact that the original George trademark lapsed, only to be secured by a conservative lawyer.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 14

Trump Bobs His Head to Music for 30 Minutes in Odd Town Hall Detour

After multiple interruptions, Donald Trump cut off questions and seemed to decide that it would be more enjoyable for all concerned — and, it appeared, for himself — if he fired up his campaign ...

Top stories - The New York Times - October 15

Donald Trump groped me in what felt like a ‘twisted game’ with Jeffrey Epstein, former model alleges

Stacey Williams says the ex-president, whose spokesperson denied the allegations, touched her in an unwanted sexual way in 1993, after Epstein introduced them. A former model who says she met ...

World - The Guardian - October 23

In latest twist in Young Thug trial, rap star's co-defendant agrees to plea deal

A co-defendant in the racketeering and gun conspiracy case against Atlanta rapper Young Thug accepted a plea deal Tuesday after days of speculation over whether Georgia's longest-running criminal ...

Politics - NBC News - October 29

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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