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According to a Reuters report, 50 well-preserved skeletons dated to between A.D. 850 and 970 have been uncovered on Denmark's island of Funen. Michael Borre Lundoe of Museum Odense said that high water levels at the site and favorable soil conditions helped to preserve the bones. "Normally when we excavate Viking graves, we'd be lucky if there were two teeth left in the grave besides the grave goods," he explained. Most of the individuals are thought to have been farmers. One woman, who was buried with a silver-ornamented knife and a piece of glass, is thought to have been of...

Ancient DNA is often fragmented and heavily degraded, making it difficult for researchers to extract and to determine the exact sequence of base pairs in a DNA molecule, a process referred to as sequencing.In 2010, geneticists successfully mapped an entire Neanderthal genome for the first time. They made the groundbreaking discovery that, even though Neanderthals went extinct about 30,000 years ago, many people today still have genetic variations passed down from these distant human relatives. Fourteen years later, a team of researchers has unveiled a newly sequenced genome belonging to a 200,000-year-old male Denisovan. This archaic human species was itself...

US President Joe Biden on Friday said Israel has not yet decided how it’s going to respond to Iran’s ballistic missile assault, but suggested it should refrain from attacking Iranian oil facilities. “If I were in their shoes, I’d be thinking about other alternatives than striking oil fields,” Biden said during a rare appearance at the White House daily press briefing. Earlier this week, Biden said he opposed Israel targeting Iranian nuclear sites as well. Asked Friday whether he thought Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was rejecting diplomatic agreements in Gaza and Lebanon to influence the upcoming presidential election, Biden responded,...

I knew I smelled a stink badger in the perfume aisle, when the Mockingbird media myrmidons weren't descending on the areas Hurricane Helene ravaged and weren't writing much about the storm either, despite the brutal stories of death and survival on X...

Hospitals across the U.S. are taking steps to conserve their supplies of IV fluids after Hurricane Helene struck a critical manufacturing plant belonging to the country’s biggest supplier. Baxter International, a medical technology company responsible for making IV fluids for most U.S. hospitals, said Sunday that it would temporarily close production at its North Cove, North Carolina-based facility because of flooding from Helene, raising concerns about a potential nationwide shortage. [snip] There are four primary manufacturers of IV fluids in the U.S. Baxter is the leader, accounting for about 60% of the market. The company is the main supplier for...

Michelle and Barack Obama are celebrating 32 years of marriage and have shared a gorgeous new picture of the pair enjoying their time together after eight years in the White House. "32 action packed years with my honey! Through it all, thank you for always having my back, being by my side, and finding ways to make me smile. I love you, @BarackObama," Michelle captioned her post, which showed the pair standing in the Whitney Museum of Art in New York City.Michelle, 60, wore a stunning Roberto Cavalli suit in their wild Leda print, pairing the single-breasted blazer, which is...

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces on Friday conducted strikes on 15 Houthi targets in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen. The operation, taking place at approximately 5 p.m. Sanaa time targeted Houthi offensive military capabilities in an effort to safeguard maritime security. “These actions were taken to protect freedom of navigation and make international waters safer and more secure for U.S., coalition, and merchant vessels,” CENTCOM stated.

Panera Bread has closed its sole location in downtown Denver after 10 years. The St. Louis-based chain’s store at the corner of Market Street and the 16th Street Mall was closed as of Thursday morning. “We’ll miss serving you from this bakery cafe,” notices posted on the doors read. The company didn’t respond when asked the reason for the closure. Restaurants and retailers along the 16th Street Mall have been struggling amidst renovations to the pedestrian and transit corridor. But Panera had made it through that — its block was one of the first to reopen. The store sits at...

Law enforcement authorities have arrested a former Brite Divinity School employee on suspicion of possession of child pornography. Charles Bellinger, 62, was taken into custody on Oct. 2 after Fort Worth police Internet Crimes Against Children Unit detectives, TCU police officers and United States Secret Service special agents served a search warrant at Bellinger’s house in Arlington and at his university office on the TCU campus. Bellinger was a theological librarian and professor of theology and ethics in TCU’s Brite Divinity School, according to the university’s website. References to Bellinger on the school’s webpages appear to have been removed, but...

Federal authorities issued a warning ahead of the one-year October 7 anniversary when Hamas terrorists launched attacks on Israel and killed thousands of innocent lives. The FBI, Department of Homeland Security, and National Counterterrorism Center posted a federal intelligence bulletin warning of potential violence "as well as any further significant escalations" in the Israel-Hamas war that "may be a motivating factor for violent extremists and hate crime perpetrators to engage in violence or threaten public safety.” According to the bulletin, authorities expect aggression nationwide that may motivate people to engage in hate crimes and provoke violence. It also warns that...

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A mysterious geyser erupted in a West Texas oilfield on Wednesday, sending salty water contaminated with oil 100 feet into the air. Responders reported a smell of oil and rotten eggs coming from the geyser, which is a sign of hydrogen sulfide gas. The fumes are poisonous and are typically present in natural gas deposits and at high levels, exposure can cause shock, convulsions, coma and death. The geyser was located off of Interstate 20 near Toyah in Reeves County, an area that is known for hydraulic fracturing sites that inject wastewater into the ground. This comes amid a series...

On October 1, 2024, Leandra Blades, president of the Placentia-Yorba Linda (Calif.) Board of Education appeared at a candidate forum at Travis Ranch School in Yorba Linda and recounted what she and her colleagues achieved over the past four years. A former police officer who was reluctant to seek elective office, Blades recalled how she was persuaded to run for a seat on the Board of Education by concerned parents who wanted “a voice in their children’s education.” So she threw her hat into the ring and was eventually elected to the Board in 2020. At the time, the schools...

A trial for a former New Orleans priest accused of molesting children will not move forward Tuesday after the judge in the case recused himself. Judge Ben Willard announced in court that the trial against Lawrence Hecker would not move forward and recused himself. Willard cited disrespect from the Orleans Parish District Attorney's Office as his reason for recusal. The Clerk of Court moved the case to Section G of the court to oversee the remainder of the proceedings. Orleans Parish District Attorney Jason Williams voiced his frustration with the delay and decision by Judge Willard, but said his feelings...

Apostolic Visitation of FSSP Augurs Ill for the Latin MassThe Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter (FSSP) released a statement on Sept. 27 announcing that it had recently been informed by the Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life of the “opening of an apostolic visitation of the Fraternity.” According to the statement, the Prefect of the Dicastery, Cardinal João Braz de Aviz, emphasized to the FSSP Superior General John Berg and his assistants during a meeting in Rome that the visit “does not originate in any problems of the Fraternity,” but is instead intended to enable...

Michael Savage used to say words to the effect of “one bumper sticker means you are passionate, two means your are an activist, three or more means you are lunatic.” There is one sticker on my car: A is A It’s Socrates law of identity, which states that each thing is identical with itself. I almost went with ‘There Are Four Lights.’

Many Americans may be unaware of the extent of the damage. Unlike Hurricane Katrina, which received non-stop coverage on cable news for weeks, with primetime anchors like Anderson Cooper visiting on location covering stories of human tragedy and government incompetence, Helene’s aftermath has received far less coverage. It is on social media platforms like X where folks will find horrifying stories of the stench of death still strong in difficult to reach areas, the lack of government assistance for those in need, and the courage of private efforts serving the area. Some of this is explained by the time period...

North Korea’s communist dictator Kim Jong-un regaled his soldiers with a violent rant in which he questioned the mental abilities of South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol, state media reported on Friday, and asserted he would “without hesitation” use nuclear weapons if deemed necessary. The Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), Pyongyang’s flagship state propaganda outlet, reported that Kim supervised military training and delivered his remarks to commanding officers in his military on Tuesday, focusing on response to South Korea celebrating its Armed Forces Day with a parade on the same day. The South Korean parade featured the display of some of...

As Americans suffer through the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, and communities in North Carolina continue to search for over 200 missing loved ones lost in flooding, there is a glimmer of hope for non-citizens. If you are one of the millions of non-citizens that the Biden-Harris regime granted asylum to, you may qualify for FEMA aid. FEMA will grant illegals assistance including: * Permanent Residents * Non-citizens granted asylum * Certain non-citizens of their spouses or kids * More Via Natalie Winters.