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Amateur historian’s look into murderous pirate finds New York beach namesake may have helped

An amateur historian says he’s found evidence that the namesake of New York's popular Jones Beach played a key role in an infamous pirate heist in the Red Sea centuries ago

The Independent UK · 2h ago

In 2000, a crew for the first time headed for the International Space Station aboard a Russian Soyuz rocket for four months to prepare ISS facility for research

In 2000, a crew for the first time headed for the International Space Station aboard a Russian Soyuz rocket for four months to prepare ISS facility for research. Expedition 1 began on October 31, 2000, with William Shepherd, Yuri Gidzenko and Sergei Krikalev. The crew activated station systems, supported assembly,…

The Economic Times · Sep 2

Hybrid training: is this the secret to getting fitter and stronger?

Whether it’s Hyrox or CrossFit, some of this century’s biggest exercise trends have one thing in common: combining cardio with strength training. Here’s how to do it

The Guardian - UK · May 31

Ex-cop loses bid to end historical child sex abuse case

An ex-police officer accused of molesting three girls over two decades has failed to stop his prosecution due to his mental decline.

AAP · Feb 28, 2025

Ex-cop's bid to put child sexual abuse charges on ice

An ex-police officer accused of molesting three girls over two decades is trying to halt a criminal prosecution against him due to mental decline and delay.

AAP · Feb 25, 2025

Revealed: how a shadowy group of far-right donors is funding federal employee watchlists

Project 2025 architects are among those behind the American Accountability Foundation and their blacklists targeting people of color

The Guardian - US · Feb 9, 2025

‘Really scary’: rightwing watchlist found of mostly Black federal health workers

Federal workers alarmed at Heritage Foundation-backed watchdog’s list of civil servants in health equity roles

The Guardian - US · Feb 6, 2025

Mini '2001' monoliths fly into space on first flight of Blue Origin's 2nd crew ship

A number of black slabs modeled after the monoliths in "2001: A Space Odyssey" have made the trip into space and back on the first flight of Blue Origin's second human-rated launch vehicle.

Space · Oct 23, 2024

12 former Chiefs among modern-era nominees for Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2024

12 former #Chiefs among modern-era nominees for Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2024 | from: @EdEastonJr

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 20, 2023

Titanic artefacts go on display telling story of Scottish countess

Countess of Rothes narrowly avoided death when the ship sank in 1912.

The Independent UK · Sep 3, 2023