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20-year-old student finds 1,200-year-old gold just 90 minutes into her first archaeology dig
In an exciting turn of events, an American archaeology student has stumbled upon a ninth-century gold artifact in Northumberland during her very first excavation. This intricately designed piece, likely serving a ceremonial purpose, was found close to Dere Street, linking it to the historical narratives of Roman and early medieval Britain.
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Meghan Markle’s father Thomas ‘hurt’ as she and Harry return to UK without meeting Archie, Lilibet
Meghan Markle’s estranged father Thomas Markle says he is “hurt and upset” after learning that Meghan and Prince Harry are reportedly returning to the UK with their children, Archie and Lilibet. The 82-year-old, who has never met his grandchildren, says he fears their move will end his hopes of ever meeting them.
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Alaska eradicated rats from a 6,869-acre Aleutian island more than two centuries after they…
After two hundred years of invasive rat habitation, Hawadax Island witnessed a remarkable transformation. Within just two years of their removal, native bird populations surged by over 200 percent. Seabirds previously thought extinct began to return, nesting on the island’s enchanting cliffs. The restoration of the island’s original name, Hawadax, marks a significant ecological achievement…
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World’s highest-ranking penguin Sir Nils set to become a dad after partner lays egg at Edinburgh Zoo
The world’s highest-ranking penguin, Major General Sir Nils Olav III, is set to become a father after his partner Connie laid an egg at Edinburgh Zoo. The surprise arrival marks the zoo’s first king penguin egg in 17 years. Keepers are closely monitoring the inexperienced parents as they take turns protecting and warming the egg.
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In 2021, Alabama students began placing discarded Christmas trees along dunes to trap sand
Alabama’s fragile sand dunes are being restored with discarded holiday trees, as students and volunteers team up to plant native vegetation along the coast. This innovative project marries sand trapping techniques with the introduction of native plants to stabilize the dunes. This effort not only protects essential infrastructure but also fosters crucial habitats for local…
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Vancouver turns sewage heat into renewable energy for buildings
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Ohio mother says son’s body parts were removed as ‘anatomical gifts’ without her consent after death
Andrea Mauk says her 18-year-old son Damon’s eyes, skin, heart valves, ligaments and other tissues were recovered as “anatomical gifts” after his fatal Ohio crash, without her knowledge. She was in Costa Rica when he died and says the hospital never contacted her. Her grief has since become a campaign for stronger family consent and…
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Detroit couple has turned abandoned 1925 bank into $1.3 million home
A Detroit couple turned a vacant 1925 bank into a two-bedroom home after buying the abandoned building for $66,000 in 2013. They moved in while construction was still underway and restored much of it themselves, preserving features such as the old vaults, marble windowsills and copper entrance. The unusual home is now listed for $1.3…
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UK train disruption: CrossCountry cancels services on key routes after power cut in Birmingham city centre
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Four children forced to live in semitruck cab for nearly 7 years; US couple arrested for alleged neglect