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Trove of Ancient Axes Shows Early Humans Made Tools From Bones
Deep in a trench in Tanzania, researchers found dozens of tools crafted from animal bones some 1.5 million years old.The New York Times - 1d -
VA axes another 1,400 employees
The Department of Veterans Affairs on Monday fired another 1,400 employees amid outcry over a lack of transparency from the agency after 1,000 workers were axed earlier this month. The VA said the ...The Hill - Feb. 25 -
US to axe grants to 10,000 aid organisations
Decision to cut funding comes after secretary of state Marco Rubio reviews projects ‘on an individualised basis’Financial Times - Feb. 27 -
Missing tomb of Egyptian pharaoh solves one of ancient Egypt's great mysteries
CAIRO — A long lost tomb of an Egyptian pharaoh has been found, the country’s antiquities ministry said Tuesday, answering a great mystery of one of ancient Egypt’s most prosperous eras.NBC News - Feb. 20 -
Climate change is coming for coastlines, from ancient cities to modern California: Study
Climate change-induced seawater intrusions are hastening the collapse of buildings in the ancient Egyptian port city of Alexandria — posing threats similar to those challenging coastal California, ...The Hill - Feb. 21 -
A Boneyard Along the Thames River Reveals London’s Ancient Burials
Researchers have found dozens of human bones on the banks of the iconic river, many of them thousands of years old.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
Musician seeks help to recover ancient violin stolen in pub
The instrument is worth a six-figure sum but also holds a lot of emotional value.BBC News - Feb. 21 -
Roberto Cavalli ignites Milan runway with fiery creations inspired by ancient Pompeii
Fausto Puglisi offered a grand tour of Pompeii in his latest collection for Roberto Cavalli presented Thursday during Milan Fashion WeekABC News - 6d -
International aid groups axe thousands of jobs in wake of Trump funding freeze
Fears that cuts will ‘decimate’ ability to react to crises as sector loses expertise and skills at every level, report finds. Some of the world’s largest aid organisations are axing thousands of ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
Starbucks axes some drinks and staff in bid for US turnaround
Menu items getting the axe in the US include the Royal English Breakfast Latte.BBC News - Feb. 24 -
Wonder Woman game axed as Warner Bros cuts three studios
Warner Bros Games joins a growing list of companies making cuts in the gaming industry.BBC News - Feb. 26 -
Starmer dismisses SNP call to axe Trump state visit
The SNP say Donald Trump needs to be a steadfast ally of Ukraine after a fiery exchange with Zelensky on Friday.BBC News - 3d -
Ancient humans made tools from animal bones 1.5 million years ago
A new study says early humans were regularly using animal bones to make cutting tools 1.5 million years agoABC News - 23h -
Ancient humans made tools from animal bones 1.5 million years ago
WASHINGTON — Early humans were regularly using animal bones to make cutting tools 1.5 million years ago.NBC News - 21h -
White House official pushes to axe Canada from Five Eyes intelligence group
Peter Navarro wants to increase pressure on country Donald Trump has threatened to annexFinancial Times - Feb. 25 -
Wes Streeting to axe thousands of jobs at NHS England after ousting of chief executive
NHS staff fear power grab by health department as health secretary looks to shrink body due to ‘duplication’ of roles. Wes Streeting will axe thousands of jobs at NHS England after his ousting of ...The Guardian - Feb. 25 -
Social Security plans to axe thousands of workers nationwide. What could it mean for you?
“Significant” job cuts are coming for Social Security that will only make the program less efficient.MarketWatch - 5d -
Marcus Smith faces uphill battle to regain England place after Italy axe
Borthwick decision is blow to Smith’s Lions hopes Dingwall replaces Slade at inside-centre Marcus Smith faces an uphill battle to regain his England place after Steve Borthwick sought to ...The Guardian - 1d