[ad_1] It’s one of the abiding mysteries of the ancient world. How did they build the pyramids? What exactly is Stonehenge? And how on earth did they make Dhaka muslin? The fabric, popular all the way from the 2nd century BCE to the 18th century CE, is the stuff of legend: A fabric woven so fine that it was translucent, with a thread count so high that a six-yard sari could pass through a wedding…
"Spinning an ancient yarn: Inside the struggle to recreate Dhaka muslin"Author: Staff Reporter
[ad_1] UMÁN, Mexico — Shortly after being found at a high school on Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, the body of a newborn arrived at the medical examiner’s office. The autopsy team placed the boy on a scale — which indicated 5 pounds, 4 ounces — and searched for clues to how he died. Opening his chest, they removed a tiny pair of reddish lungs and set them in a container of water. It was a key moment…
"A faulty forensic test sends mothers to prison for killing their newborns"
[ad_1] PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron was holding talks Tuesday with France’s main party leaders after his centrist alliance failed to win an absolute majority in parliamentary elections. The meetings at the Elysee presidential palace come after Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne formally offered her resignation Tuesday, in line with the tradition after parliamentary elections. Macron immediately rejected the offer and maintained the current government. Macron’s Together! alliance won 245 seats in Sunday’s parliamentary elections…
"Macron holds postelection talks with French party leaders"
[ad_1] Has it been a while since you’ve purchased new sunscreen? If you can’t remember when you bought the bottle you’re using, it’s probably time to purchase a new one. Before you head to the park, pool, beach or backyard this summer, it’s important to make sure your sunscreen hasn’t expired. Yes, SPF does expire, and when it does, it may leave you vulnerable to a sunburn or other skin damage because it’s not going…
"When Does Sunscreen Expire and Is It Safe to Use?"
[ad_1] Bitcoin plunged to about $17,749 and ether fell to about $897 at around 4:15 E.T. on Saturday afternoon, as the sell-off in the crypto market accelerates. The world’s two most popular cryptocurrencies are down more than 35% in the past week, as both breach symbolic price barriers. Bitcoin bounced back to around $18,955 and ether was trading at about $995 just after 8 p.m. ET. The carnage in the crypto market is partly caused…
"Bitcoin price dropped below $17,800 as sell-off accelerates"
[ad_1] Your future is promising, but it may be even better. It’s difficult to think about your future when you’re living in the present, but if you merely accept each day as it comes, you might find yourself surprised when it comes to your future self. There’s a lot you can do now to get your health, finances, and other things in order for the future. Feel happy and confident at every stage of your…
"Habits To Create For Your Future Self"
[ad_1] The Home Office says his extradition is approved but Assange can still appeal the decision. WikiLeaks says he will. British Home Secretary Priti Patel has approved the extradition of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to the United States to face criminal charges, bringing his longrunning legal saga closer to a conclusion. Assange is wanted by US authorities on 18 counts, including a spying charge, relating to WikiLeaks’ release of vast troves of confidential US military…
"UK approves US extradition of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange | Julian Assange News"
[ad_1] As her first day of school under Taliban rule approached, Sajida Hussaini was hopeful. Her father, a teacher for 17 years, and her mother had instilled in her and her siblings the value of education, and now she was one year away from graduating high school. Even though the Taliban had taken over the country last summer, marking an end to many of the rights she and other Afghan girls had enjoyed all their…
"A Year From College, The Taliban Banned Her From School"
[ad_1] Amazon is never shy about offering promotions on its own devices and, ahead of Father’s Day, the company is taking as much as 50% off its hardware — you can get everything from Echo speakers and Kindle e-readers to security systems, streaming sticks and even Smart TVs with built-in Alexa. The sale offers some of the best prices before the big Prime Day July event. Keep in mind that these current deals are a limited-time offer,…
"Father’s Day Deals at Amazon Bring Discounts to Echo, Fire Tablets, Fire TV and More"
[ad_1] To quote a favorite song of the moment “Ask for what I want and somehow, it find me!!” I can’t believe I’m typing these words but I AM ON THE COVER OF ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST!!! Holy guacamole. I couldn’t imagine a more exciting way to share our new home, #JungalowByTheMountain with all of you — than with these stunning photos captured by my friend, the incredible Jenna Peffley and an Open Door video taking you…
"Jungalow by the Mountain in Architectural Digest"