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4,000-year-old canals used for fishing by Maya predecessors discovered in Belize

New research revealed canals used for about 1,000 years to channel and catch freshwater fish on the Yucatán peninsula. Long before the ancient Maya built temples , their predecessors were already ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Archaeologists discover 4,000-year-old canals used to fish by predecessors of ancient Maya

Using drones and Google Earth imagery, archaeologists have discovered a 4,000-year-old network of earthen canals in what’s now Belize

Tech - ABC News - 2 days ago

Man threatens to throw girl, 9, in Edinburgh canal

A man threatened to push a nine-year-old girl in the Union Canal as she cycled home from football training.

How the climate crisis threatens the Panama Canal – and the country’s future

Recent drought restrictions on the waterway cost the country $1bn. Now, newly appointed environment minister Juan Carlos Navarro must find a way to balance sustainability with economic growth. . A ...

World - The Guardian - November 7

Panama Canal says shipping rebound is underway after record drought

With a new approach to container ship bookings and a big dam project being considered, the Panama Canal says trade will continue to rebound from drought lows.

Business - CNBC - November 12

How London snared France’s Canal+ to revive moribund listing market

Expected €6bn-€8bn IPO is set to be the largest listing in City since 2022

Business - Financial Times - November 15

WATCH: Dog rescued after being found clinging to submerged shopping cart floating in canal

Rescuers slid a ladder down into the canal and carefully saved the scared pup. Now, she gets more belly rubs than she could have ever dreamed of.

The Risk of Trump’s Old Age

If he were my dad, I’d want to take away the car keys — and nuclear codes.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 26

A Rangers Old Folktale To Remember

Here's a look back at some Rangers history from The Maven.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 9

Recipe: Dierks Bentley's Old Fashioned

The country superstar offers "Sunday Morning" viewers his take on a classic cocktail.

Probe launched into 12-year-old girl's death

Honey Fox French, from Pembrokeshire, died despite efforts from paramedics, an inquest hears.

Inquest opens into death of four-month-old boy

The inquest into the death of a four-month-old baby is opened and adjourned.

Madrid to auction old Bernabéu lockers for $13k

Real Madrid are auctioning off the old home dressing room at the Bernabéu after the stadium's redevelopment, the auction house Sotheby's has announced.

Sports - ESPN - November 5

Cole decides to stay with Yankees on original deal

Yankees ace Gerrit Cole is staying with the club on his original four-year, $144 million deal, the team confirmed Monday. Cole had exercised his opt-out clause, but the two sides agreed to play out ...

Sports - ESPN - November 5

Here's how old the typical U.S. homebuyer is today

Homeowners in the U.S. are getting older as the dream of buying a house slips further out of reach for many Americans.

An ‘Old Reliable Friend’: Readers Share Their JanSport Memories

After the death of Murray McCory, a founder of the outdoors equipment company JanSport, readers recalled how their backpacks served them on life’s journeys.

Business - The New York Times - November 5

Lammy dismisses past criticism of Trump as 'old news'

The foreign secretary previously called Trump a "tyrant" and "xenophobic" when he was a backbench MP.

Companies Brace for the Return of Trump’s Old Trade Gripes

The president-elect is again calling out companies by name in his campaign against what he sees as other countries’ unfair practices.

Business - The New York Times - November 8

What We Learned About Celebrity Culture in the 2024 Election

Hollywood endorsements, once an essential part of a campaign playbook, may have backfired in this election.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 8

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