Ancient Maya Genomes Sequenced for First Time
Thousand-year-old DNA from Chichén Itzá is offering insights into Maya religious rituals, including a tradition of child sacrifice.
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Hezbollah Launches Rocket Barrage After Commander Is Killed in Israeli Strike
Around 150 rockets were launched from Lebanon into northern Israel in an apparent response to the strike, Israeli army radio…
Greece Closes Schools and Acropolis Amid Heat
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White House Takes a Tiny Bite From Giant Pile of Food Waste
The government will look at ways to extend the shelf life of foods and to create more composting and other…
Toronto Police Officer’s Posts About Work Harassment Led to Her Firing
A Toronto police officer mounted a defiant social media campaign against her employer. The police ruled that she had tried…
Three Men Convicted in Murder of Dutch Journalist
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Four Astronauts Spent 3 Days in Space. Here’s What It Did to Their Bodies and Minds.
An extensive examination of medical data gathered from the private Inspiration4 mission in 2021 revealed temporary cognitive declines,
Denmark’s Prime Minister Says She’s ‘Not Quite Myself’ After Assault
Mette Frederiksen said she was working but still recovering, days after being punched in a busy square in Copenhagen.
What to Know About Europe’s Extra Tariffs on Chinese Electric Cars
The tariffs have been expected for months, but many European automakers warned they will drive up prices for consumers and…
Rare Battlefield War Crimes Case Reaches Sentencing Phase at Guantánamo Bay
An Iraqi prisoner admitted to conspiring with Osama bin Laden and Al Qaeda. But his case is an outlier at…