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The Remains Of A Spider Monkey Discovered In Teotihuacán, Mexico, Reveal The Story Of Ancient Diplomacy In The Americas
The remains of a spider monkey discovered in Teotihuacán, Mexico, reveal the story of ancient diplomacy in the Americas. The sacrificial spider monkey sheds fresh insight into a long-forgotten Mesoamerican bond. This discovery lets academics put together evidence of high diplomatic connections and debunks earlier ideas that Maya presence in Teotihuacán was limited to migratory populations.
Dolly Parton Honored Miley Cyrus On Her 30th Birthday
Dolly Parton honored Miley Cyrus on her 30th birthday in a post she did on social media. The famous country singer, Dolly Parton is actually celebrating her goddaughter, Miley Cyrus's milestone birthday. The "We Can't Stop" singer turned 30 on Wednesday.
Families In Afghanistan Drug Their Hungry Children To Sleep
A shocking report has brought to light the plight of the starving citizens of Afghanistan under Taliban rule. Families in Afghanistan drug their hungry children to help them sleep, and others have sold their daughters and organs to survive.
Brazil's Electoral Court Rejects Bolsonaro Election Challenge
Brazil's electoral court rejects Bolsonaro election challenge to throw out some ballots from this year's presidential election. He said that Jair Bolsonaro's claim that some voting machines had broken down was “ludicrous and illicit” and “ostensibly conspiratorial toward the democratic rule of law.”
Hayden Panettiere And Brian Hickerson Were Seen Together Eight Months After Their Wild LA Bar Brawl
Eight months after their wild LA bar brawl, Hayden Panettiere and Brian Hickerson were seen together for a Thanksgiving trip. On Tuesday, Hayden Panettiere was seen with convicted felon Brian Hickerson at Los Angeles International Airport. This comes eight months after the two were involved in a wild bar brawl in which he was accused of spitting on customers.
Lab Mice Fed Processed Foods Are More Susceptible To Influenza Than Those Fed Grains, Study Finds
Lab mice fed processed foods are more susceptible to influenza than those fed grains, according to a study conducted by a team from the University of Sydney and a colleague from Shenzhen University School of Medicine. These results have been reported in the journal Cell Reports.
Twin Blasts Kill A Teenager In Jerusalem In A Suspected Palestinian Attack
On Wednesday, twin blasts kill a teenager in Jerusalem in a suspected Palestinian attack. One 16-year-old boy was killed, and at least 14 other people were hurt. The Israeli authorities said it looked like Palestinian militants were behind the attack.
Bolsonaro Seeks The Invalidation Of Some Votes After Losing Election
After Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva narrowly won in Brazil's presidential elections last month, outgoing Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro seeks the invalidation of votes and has filed a petition to formally challenge the poll results.
Ellen Pompeo Prepared for Meredith's Departure With A Message To 'Grey's Anatomy' Fans
In a recent report, Ellen Pompeo prepared for Meredith's departure. When "Grey's Anatomy" returns in February, Meredith Grey will be saying her final goodbyes to Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital, but Ellen Pompeo has already begun the farewell parade for her character.
Pollution Has A Cumulative Effect On The Lungs That Weakens Human Immune Defenses
Age-related decline in lung immune defenses increases the risk of lung damage and serious respiratory infections in the elderly. This may occur for the following cause, according to recent studies. According to study published on November 21 in Nature Medicine that pollution has a cumulative effect on the lungs that weakens human immune defenses.
Mathura Police Arrest Parents Of A Woman Found Dead Inside A Suitcase
Mathura police arrest parents of a woman found dead inside a suitcase on Monday night, November 21. The body of Ayushi Yadav, 21, was found inside a red trolley bag on the Yamuna Expressway in Mathura on 18 November.
Indonesian Earthquake Death Toll Rises As Search Operation Continues
Indonesian earthquake death toll rises as search for survivors continues as rescuers work through a second night to try to find people who got stuck. Officials say that 268 people have died, many of them children. Another 151 people are still missing, and more than 1,000 people have been hurt.
2022 American Music Awards - Best Moments And Biggest Performances
The 2022 American Music Awards, expertly hosted by Wayne Brady, saw Taylor Swift win all six of her categories, extending her record as the most-awarded artist in AMA history. Swift now has 40 AMA wins in the show's 50-year history, surpassing three late icons: Michael Jackson (26 wins), Whitney Houston (22) and Kenny Rogers (19).
The Last Sighting Of This Bird Was In 1882, Then, Researchers In Papua New Guinea Filmed It
The last sighting of this bird was in 1882. Then, researchers in Papua New Guinea filmed it. Black-naped Pheasant-pigeons, a rare species of giant ground-dwelling pigeon found only on Fergusson Island, a rocky island in the D'Entrecasteaux Archipelago off eastern Papua New Guinea, have been rediscovered by a team of scientists and environmentalists.
Club Q Colorado Shooting - Heroic Patrons Overpowered Gunman Who Killed Five
Two bystanders have been hailed as heroes for subduing a gunman who opened fire during Club Q Colorado shooting at an LGBT nightclub killing five people.
World’s Longest-ruling Leader Looks Set For A New Term After 43 Years In Power
World’s longest-ruling leader looks set for a new term after 43 years in power. The government of Equatorial Guinea announced on Monday that the ruling party had won more than 99% of the votes counted so far in presidential, legislative, and municipal elections held on Sunday.
Dead To Me Season 3 Scenes Were Changed To Accommodate Christina Applegate's Diagnosis
To accommodate Christina Applegate's diagnosis, Dead To Me season 3 scenes were changed by the producers. Due to Christina Applegate's recent diagnosis with multiple sclerosis (MS), the production team behind the hit Netflix series Dead To Me had to make some adjustments to the most recent third season.
Budweiser Deletes Cryptic Post After World Cup 2022 Alcohol Ban Confirmed
Alcohol giants and World Cup sponsor, Budweiser deletes cryptic post as their blunt response that alcohol sales have been prohibited within football stadiums at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. The report comes just days before the tournament begins, when Qatar and Ecuador face-off, as the sale of alcoholic beverages is prohibited.
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"We Shouldn't Underestimate This Storm," Pierluisi Says As Hurricane Fiona Hits Puerto Rico
"We shouldn't underestimate this storm," Pierluisi says as Hurricane Fiona hits Puerto Rico. At a briefing on Saturday, Gov. Pedro Pierluisi warned his country. Pierluisi of Puerto Rico said on Facebook Sunday afternoon that more than 1.5 million people will experience power outages as a Category 1 storm with sustained winds of 85 mph and heavy rains approaches the island.
Super Typhoon Nanmadol Forces Four Million People To Evacuate In Japan
This morning, September 18, typhoon Nanmadol made landfall, bringing with it gusts of 112 mph (180 km/h) and heavy rainfall that could exceed 20 inches in some places. Super typhoon Nanmadol forces four million people to evacuate in Japan. On the southernmost tip of the island of Kyushu, one of the four islands that make up the bulk of Japan, close to the city of Kagoshima, it first made landfall.
A Strong Earthquake Strikes Southeastern Taiwan, Injuring 146 People
TAIPEI, Taiwan - A strong earthquake strikes southeastern Taiwan on Sunday, September 18, as per the island's weather bureau. The quake caused train carriages to derail, caused a convenience store to collapse, and caused hundreds of people to become stranded on mountain roads. As per the weather bureau, the epicenter was located in Taitung county. This quake came after a 6.4 magnitude tremor that occurred on Saturday evening in the same region, however, it did not result in any fatalities.