German archaeologists discovered a complex ancient burial ground, including a chariot grave, while excavating an industrial park where construction is set to begin on a new facility for Intel, the American chip manufacturing company. The site is near Magdeburg, about 100 miles west of Berlin, and plans to build two semiconductor plants on the land is meant to begin later …
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Kates photo of Queen Elizabeth II with her grandkids flagged by Getty news agency as "enhanced at source"
London —A 2023 photo of the late Queen Elizabeth II and her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, credited to Catherine, the Princess of Wales, has been flagged as “digitally enhanced at source” by international photo agency, Getty. The move came after a more recent image, a British Mother’s Day photo released by Kensington Palace in March, was found to have been digitally …
Read More »5 times debt relief is better than bankruptcy
Today’s high-rate environment has put a lot of pressure on borrowers, and that’s especially true for credit card users. Right now, the average credit card rate hovers above 21%, which means that if you’re carrying a balance from month to month, you’re paying a lot of money in interest on what you owe. That type of interest can cause your …
Read More »Images from deep inside Japans Fukushima nuclear plant show daunting scale of clean-up job
Tokyo — Images taken by miniature drones from deep inside a badly damaged reactor at the Fukushima nuclear plant show displaced control equipment and misshapen materials but leave many questions unanswered, underscoring the daunting task of decommissioning the plant. The 12 photos released by the plant’s operator are the first from inside the main structural support called the pedestal in …
Read More »Dozen arrested, chambers cleared during Sacramento City Council discussion of Gaza cease-fire resolution
SACRAMENTO – Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg cleared the City Council chambers over outbursts during a debate over his proposed Gaza cease-fire resolution Tuesday night. Twelve people were arrested, police say. The decision to clear the chamber of members of the public came after he delivered several warnings from the dias. The Sacramento Police Department said that happened at around 9 …
Read More »Trump urges Supreme Court to grant him broad immunity from criminal prosecution in 2020 election case
Washington — Former President Donald Trump urged the Supreme Court on Tuesday to find that former presidents are entitled to sweeping immunity from criminal prosecution for acts taken while in office, arguing that the “long history of not prosecuting” his predecessors demonstrates that the power to do so does not exist. “From 1789 to 2023, no former, or current, president …
Read More »New civil complaints filed against the Army amid doctors sexual assault case
Four accusers of a military doctor at the center of a massive sexual abuse prosecution say they were “severely and irreparably harmed” by the Army and the Defense Department whose negligence failed to protect them from abuse, according to new federal civil complaints filed Tuesday. The physician, Maj. Michael Stockin, is facing charges from Army prosecutors who allege the misconduct …
Read More »Is it smart to use home equity to buy a second home?
Homeowners have multiple ways to grow their wealth, from investing in the right assets to saving in the best accounts to refinancing when rates are advantageous. Those who have enjoyed the financial security of homeownership may also consider extending that support with a second home. Buying a second home can provide multiple financial advantages for homeowners if done smartly and …
Read More »MacKenzie Scott, billionaire philanthropist and Amazon co-founder, donates $640 million to hundreds of nonprofits
Billionaire philanthropist and Amazon co-founder MacKenzie Scott announced Tuesday that she has donated another $640 million of her fortune to hundreds of nonprofit organizations. Scott has already given billions to charity, but she changed her approach slightly for this most recent round of donations. For the first time, she set up an open callfor nonprofits to directly apply for a …
Read More »Can you use your home equity to finance an ADU or in-law unit?
With housing costs still high and a growing need for multi-generational living solutions, accessory dwelling units (ADUs) are becoming an increasingly popular option for homeowners. An ADU is a separate living space on your property with its own kitchen, bathroom and entrance — essentially a small apartment that can be used for a wide range of purposes, from housing elderly …
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