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This image released by Griffith University on July 3, 2024 shows a 51,000-year-old artwork that was first spotted in a cave on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi in 2017. Agence France-Presse PARIS — It may not look like much — just a chipped image of three people around a big red pig. But the modest cave painting discovered in Indonesia is the oldest known narrative work ever made by human hands, dating back more than 51,000 years, according to a new study published Wednesday. “This is the oldest evidence of storytelling,” Maxime Aubert, an archaeologist at Australia’s Griffith University, told…
Down angle icon An angle icon pointing down. President Joe Biden arrives for a news conference following the Supreme Court’s ruling on charges against former President Donald Trump that he sought to subvert the 2020 election, at the White House on July 1, 2024 in Washington, DC. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images As President Joe Biden faces calls to step down, his chief of staff has tried to rally the team.In a conference call with all staff on Wednesday, he urged staff members to tune out the noise and focus on their work.Meanwhile, Biden is working to shore up support for his…
SALT LAKE CITY — If I asked you to name the one thing that might make you hesitate to take a road trip this summer, would the price of gas immediately come to mind? Turns out, it’s the number one reason people are thinking twice about taking a long road trip this summer, according to a new survey shared with KSL investigators by Experian. But there is a longer-term cost that is now also impacting some people’s decision: insurance. “They doubled my bonus,” Trisha Madsen told us earlier this year. The average car insurance premium has increased by more than…
Image source, Getty ImagesLegend, Kingston, Jamaica’s capital under stormA powerful hurricane has hit Jamaica, bringing strong winds and torrential rain, damaging buildings and downing trees on the Caribbean island.Beryl, a category four storm with winds of up to 215 km/h, hit the island’s south coast.Photos on social media show flooded streets and blown-off roofs. At least seven people have been killed so far as the storm sweeps across the Caribbean. Item informationAuthor, Vanessa BuschschlüterRole, BBC NewsJuly 3, 2024Updated 1 hour ago”It’s terrible. Everything is gone. I’m at home and I’m scared,” Amoy Wellington, a resident of a rural community in…
Oral health is more than just a smile: it is an essential part of overall health and well-being. Despite its importance, nearly 50% of the world’s population suffers from oral diseases such as cavities, gingivitis and periodontitis, which often overlooks the connection between oral health and overall health. This statistic is all the more compelling given that additional research shows that diseases like periodontitis can extend far beyond the mouth, contributing to major health problems like heart disease, diabetes, and respiratory infections. The consequences of neglected oral health can also extend to mental well-being and socioeconomic development, impacting everything from…
Cajuste specializes in computer scienceIn this feature on college athletes, we feature Miranda Schwartz of the Florida Tech softball team. This summer, the Lutz, Florida native is gaining meaningful experience while interning in her chosen field. We caught up with Schwartz to learn more about this incredible opportunity. (Image courtesy of Florida Tech) BREVARD COUNTY • MELBOURNE, FLORIDA – In this feature on college athletes, we feature Miranda Schwartz of the Florida Tech softball team. This summer, the Lutz, Florida native is gaining meaningful experience while interning in her chosen field. We caught up with Schwartz to learn more about…
Photo courtesy of El Paso International Airport EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – El Paso International Airport is sharing travel tips to help those traveling for Independence Day. “More than 31,000 people are expected to travel through the El Paso Airport this holiday weekend,” reads a press release sent by the City of El Paso. “To assist those traveling this holiday weekend, El Paso International Airport would like to remind passengers to check with their airline for the latest travel information.” Here are some additional travel tips for a “pleasant” experience: Arrive early: Passengers are strongly advised to arrive at the…
Banks and post offices will be closed on Thursday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day, but most major restaurant, grocery and retail chains will remain open on the holiday.Businesses like Walmart, Starbucks, Chick-fil-A and Target, among others, will keep their doors open for the federal holiday this year. The stock market, however, will also be closed on Thursday.The origins of July 4th date back to when Philadelphians celebrated the first anniversary of American independence with a “spontaneous celebration,” described in a letter from John Adams to his daughter, Abigail, according to the Library of Congress.However, the annual celebration of…
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – El Paso International Airport is sharing travel tips to help those traveling for Independence Day.“More than 31,000 people are expected to travel through the El Paso Airport this holiday weekend,” reads a press release sent by the City of El Paso. “To assist those traveling this holiday weekend, El Paso International Airport would like to remind passengers to check with their airline for the latest travel information.”Here are some additional travel tips for a “pleasant” experience:Arrive early: Passengers are strongly advised to arrive at the airport at least two hours before departure. Due to the…
On election night, when can you start to know who’s won?In Britain for the past two decades, there’s been a startlingly good answer just after the polls close, at 10 p.m.That’s when three major broadcasters reveal the results of the national exit poll. The work of a team of statisticians and political scientists who swing into gear a few hours earlier, it has in recent years produced an increasingly accurate picture of the election results before the votes have been counted.In the past five British general elections, the exit poll has predicted how many of the 650 or more parliamentary…