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Ancient Welsh mountain byway threatened by resurfacing plans
Conservationists fear tranquility offered by the Monks Trod path could be ruined if made accessible to off-road vehicles. Winding its way through the Cambrian mountains in mid Wales, the Monks Trod byway was built to link two medieval abbeys and ...The Guardian - World -
Thousands gather in Cairo for Egypt's longest Iftar table
Thousands of people gathered in the Matareya neighborhood of Cairo, Egypt, to break their Ramadan fast together at the longest Iftar table in the country. The tradition began years ago when locals wanted to celebrate together but did not have ...CBS News - Top stories -
Construction site in Pompeii discovered, unlocking ancient details
A construction site in Pompeii interrupted by the eruption of Vesuvius has been discovered – unlocking hidden details about the ancient city.CBS News - World -
'The Ancient Art of Thinking for Yourself' Review: Dialogues for Democracy
Political discourse in America has been warped by ideology and rhetorical exploitation. Ancient Athens may have useful lessons for us.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Palia - How To Solve The Riddle In Ancient Battery Quest
An early task during your time in Palia requires you to solve the riddle during the Ancient Battery quest. The game will still be quite new to you at this time, which can mean you're not yet used to its language of riddle-solving and how its ...GameSpot - Tech -
Thousands pack narrow alleys in Cairo for Egypt's mega-Iftar
For a decade, one Cairo neighborhood has drawn thousands to gather around Egypt's longest Ramadan Iftar table. This year was the biggest ever.CBS News - World -
Pompeii building site reveals ancient Roman construction methods
Archaeologists in Pompeii have unearthed an ancient building site that sheds light on construction techniques used by the Romans.NBC News - Top stories -
Some ancient Greek wisdom on why America shouldn’t ban TikTok
Democratic virtue is believed to be a stronger and more reliable force than authoritarian discipline; genuine consent from the people more powerful than any authoritarian coercion.The Hill - Politics - Tiktok -
Authoritarians Threaten Journalists Around the Globe
More than 520 reporters are locked up around the world, reflecting rising pressure on independent media.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Sacramento declares it is a 'transgender sanctuary city'
A resolution declaring Sacramento a "transgender sanctuary city" has been adopted by the California capitol's city council. KCRA's Carolina Estrada reports.NBC News - Politics -
Mulkey threatens legal action ahead of Post story
Kim Mulkey called a planned story by award-winning Washington Post reporter Kent Babb "a hit piece" and threatened legal action if it's published. Babb confirmed he is working on a profile of Mulkey, but he and the Post declined further comment.ESPN - Sports -
Attack on Russian Concert Hall Threatens Putin'sStrongman Image
Backers of Moscow’s authoritarian system pledged it would provide security. Now the Kremlin confronts Islamist terrorism at home and a costly war abroad.The Wall Street Journal - World - Russia -
Hackers threaten to publish huge cache of NHS data
It comes two weeks after NHS Dumfries and Galloway was hit with a cyber attack on its IT systems.BBC News - Top stories -
Man suffers life-threatening injuries after train stabbing
Social media footage shows a man being attacked in front of horrified passengers in south-east London.BBC News - Top stories -
Park stars as Man City win WSL derby
Watch highlights as Jess Park produces an outstanding display to help Manchester City beat rivals Manchester United to keep up their Women's Super League title chase.BBC News - Top stories -
City injury blow as Walker forced off for England
Manchester City have been dealt an injury blow ahead of their crucial Premier League clash with Arsenal after Kyle Walker was forced off during England's game against Brazil.ESPN - Sports -
Subway Death in NYC Gives Insight Into the City’s Challenges
The man charged with shoving a man from a subway platform had a violent history, according to officials. The man who died was recovering from his own troubled past, his family said.The New York Times - Top stories -
An alternative guide to Leeds: a city with an independent spirit
A book club in a disused petrol station, an electronic music hub in an old bus garage … Yorkshire’s largest city is a hotbed of grassroots creativity. ‘Leeds has an independent, thriving arts scene,” says Emma Beverley, the director of programmes ...The Guardian - World -
Sacramento is now a sanctuary city for transgender people
The city of Sacramento is now a transgender sanctuary city, believed to be the first in California to vote for this designation.CBS News - Politics -
Sacramento declares itself a sanctuary city for transgender people
The Sacramento City Council voted unanimously to declare the California capital a “sanctuary city for transgender people.”NBC News - Top stories -
Sacramento declares itself a sanctuary city for transgender people
The Sacramento City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to approve a resolution declaring the California capital a sanctuary for transgender people. The resolution, which went into effect immediately, guarantees that none of the city’s resources — ...The Hill - Politics -
Manchester City-Arsenal and the Pointless Search for Scapegoats
As Arsenal and Manchester City meet, remember that titles are not always won head-to-head, and that being the second-best team in the world’s best league does not constitute failure.The New York Times - World - Premier League -
Greene threatens to throw House back into chaos with threat to oust Speaker Johnson
The House may be headed for chaos — again. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s (R-Ga.) new bid to oust Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) sent shockwaves through Washington on Friday, infuriating many Republicans who are scrambling to unite ahead of ...The Hill - Politics -
Jordan, Comer threaten Garland with contempt over Hur materials
House Judiciary Committee Chair Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) and House Oversight and Accountability Committee Chair James Comer (R-Ky.) are threatening to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress if he does not hand over materials ...The Hill - Politics -
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Blizzards, tornadoes possible as powerful storm threatens central US
A blizzard is set to bury much of the plains and upper Midwest in as much as a foot of snow between Sunday and Monday as an unseasonable weather system tracks east across the country. Meanwhile, heavy thunderstorms could bring tornadoes to the ...The Hill - Politics -
20 have been charged for threatening election workers around the country: Feds
A concerted Justice Department effort to prosecute those who threatened election workers since 2020 has resulted in 20 prosecutions, the department announced Monday. The news comes as Arizona prosecutors announced the sentencing of a man who ...The Hill - Politics -
RFK Jr. threatens to sue Nevada over ballot access
CBS News reported earlier Monday that signatures gathered by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s campaign for ballot access in Nevada could be invalid.CBS News - Politics -
China Critic's Exit From Congress Threatens Anti-Beijing Momentum
Mike Gallagher, who championed the bill that could lead to a TikTok ban, made companies tremble over their links to China.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
Man who threatened Pelosi, Mayorkas sentenced to 11 months in prison
A California man who left threatening voicemails for Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and Homeland Security Sec. Alejandro Mayorkas was sentenced to 11 months in prison, the Justice Department announced on Wednesday. David Allen Carrier, ...The Hill - Politics -
Surge of new US-led oil and gas activity threatens to wreck Paris climate goals
World’s fossil-fuel producers on track to nearly quadruple output from newly approved projects by decade’s end, report finds. The world’s fossil-fuel producers are on track to nearly quadruple the amount of extracted oil and gas from newly ...The Guardian - World - Climate -
Sites of resistance: threatened African burial grounds around the world
Too often cemeteries for enslaved people have been all but erased from history but how we remember matters. Buried: remembering the transatlantic slave tradeFor archeologists, what defines people as human is how we bury our dead. Imagine, then, a ...The Guardian - World -
Gaza Cease-Fire Talks Threaten Netanyahu's Long Run as Political Survivor
Hopes for a deal are fading after Netanyahu pulled the Israeli negotiating team from talks in Qatar, while he is facing strife in his own war cabinet.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Germany’s Beloved Dachshund Could Be Threatened Under Breeding Bill
The bill would strengthen laws around dog breeding, but Germany’s kennel club worries that the legislation could lead to bans on several breeds.The New York Times - World -
Hillary Clinton, Election Officials Warn AI Could Threaten Elections
“Anybody who’s not worried is not paying attention,” Clinton said.The Wall Street Journal - World -
NCAA tournament Sweet 16 scores: Alabama, Clemson pull off upsets on Thursday
Follow along as we cover all four Sweet 16 games on Thursday night.Yahoo Sports - Sports - College Football