In 1850, a local Orcadian surveyed a storm-battered shoreline and accidentally discovered a Neolithic village hidden for millennia |

In 1850, a local Orcadian surveyed a storm-battered shoreline and accidentally discovered a Neolithic village hidden for millennia |

A remarkable Neolithic village, Skara Brae, was unearthed by a storm in 1850. This ancient settlement, older than the Pyramids of Giza, offers a unique glimpse into early human life. Some of the greatest discoveries start not in libraries or laboratories but in the atmosphere. It was during the winter of 1850 when a huge…

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UK to introduce special rape and serious sexual offence courts, as prosecution rates remain ‘shamefully’ low

UK to introduce special rape and serious sexual offence courts, as prosecution rates remain ‘shamefully’ low

“Prosecution rates for rape remain shamefully low, with many victims waiting years for justice,” said Burnham (Photo: Reuters).   British Prime Minister Andy Burnham on Monday announced introduction of dedicated courts to hear rape and serious sexual offences, aiming to speed up convictions and reduce the backlog that has plagued the justice system for years.According…

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He bought three trays of baklava for a concert after a friend bet he couldn't sell them; the business now averages just over $20,000 a month in sales | World News

He bought three trays of baklava for a concert after a friend bet he couldn’t sell them; the business now averages just over $20,000 a month in sales | World News

A New York City baklava seller has turned a small side hustle into a business that now brings in more than $20,000 in monthly sales. Jacob Komarow, known around the city as the ‘Baklava Guy’, started Good Baklava in 2021 after buying three trays of prepared baklava to sell at a Phish concert. A simple…

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IOC provisionally lifts ban on Russian Olympic Committee ahead of LA 28 Olympics – What it means | More sports News

The Olympic cauldron is lit at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum ahead of the launch for ticket registration to the 2028 Summer Olympic Games Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo) The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has asked international sports federations to end the three-year process of vetting Russian athletes for neutral status…

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Colombia Earthquake: 7.4-magnitude Colombia earthquake: At least 77 killed, buildings collapse; toll 'could top 1,000'

Colombia Earthquake: 7.4-magnitude Colombia earthquake: At least 77 killed, buildings collapse; toll ‘could top 1,000’

Residents and rescue workers search through the rubble of a collapsed building A powerful earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, leaving several people dead and causing widespread damage, with buildings collapsing and residents trapped in several cities. The tremor was felt across Colombia, including the capital Bogota, as well as in neighbouring Venezuela and Ecuador.At…

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OpenAI joins AI giants, files for US public listing

OpenAI joins AI giants, files for US public listing

ChatGPT creator OpenAI became the third major artificial intelligence developer to confidentially file for a public listing Monday, joining rivals in an IPO pipeline now worth some $3.6 trillion.SpaceX, which is officially known as Space Exploration Technologies Corp, is preparing for an IPO that would value the company at about $1.8 trillion. Anthropic raised funds…

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5 traditional dresses from Northeast India you must know about

Arunachal Pradesh’s textiles diverge from the common Northeast Indian style. The Apatani, a community residing mainly in the Ziro Valley, is known for its unique weaving skills that use designs of geometric patterns and stripes with a striking combination of colours. Apatani textiles draw heavily on straight lines, horizontal bands, and geometric designs with blue-green,…

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An 82-year-old California tea importer spent 53 years on a 2-acre compound with 36+ structures; after decades of permit disputes and a 2024 National Register listing, a court ordered him to leave

An 82-year-old California tea importer spent 53 years on a 2-acre compound with 36+ structures; after decades of permit disputes and a 2024 National Register listing, a court ordered him to leave

Hoffman has acknowledged that the buildings lacked proper permits but has maintained that they were not unsafe. Enforcement actions and fines did little to prevent continued activity at the property. For more than half a century, two acres in the hills of Lagunitas became the home, workplace and personal vision of California tea importer David…

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Word of the day: Plausible |

Word of the day: Plausible |

Believing in something isn’t always about cold, hard facts; often, it’s about how much weight an idea carries when it’s spoken out loud. In our day-to-day lives, we constantly encounter explanations, excuses, or theories that feel “right” enough to accept without digging too deep. Even without a shred of absolute proof, certain claims just have…

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‘That’s how psychopaths operate’ Matt Walsh makes explosive Lindsay Clancy claim as jurors struggle for verdict | World News

‘That’s how psychopaths operate’ Matt Walsh makes explosive Lindsay Clancy claim as jurors struggle for verdict | World News

‘That’s how psychopaths operate’ Matt Walsh makes explosive Lindsay Clancy claim as jurors struggle for verdict Matt Walsh has pushed back against online defenses of Lindsay Clancy as her murder trial jury remains unable to reach a verdict. The conservative commentator argues that Clancy’s earlier reputation as a loving mother does not answer whether she…

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