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New Scientistscience6 days ago
Turkish Cave Shows Consistent Tools and Shells Across Neanderthal and Homo Sapiens Occupations
@NewScientist reported that excavations at Üçağızlı II cave found identical stone-tool technology and a shared preference for Columbella rustica shells. Neanderthals occupied the site from 77,000 to 59,000 years ago before Homo sapiens moved in.
anthropology.networld8 days ago
Neanderthals and Homo Sapiens Shared Tools and Shells at Turkish Cave
Cnn reported that both species occupied Üçağızlı II cave in southern Turkey at different times and produced similar Mousterian tools while hunting the same animals and collecting Columbella rustica shells. The research was published Monday in PNAS based on fossils and sediment la…
Euronewsscience11 days ago
Intact Prehistoric Cave Found Near Foreidis in Northern Israel
Archaeologists uncovered a sealed cave near Foreidis that dates between 400,000 and 250,000 years ago. The site contains flint tools, animal bones, and evidence of repeated occupation from the Acheulo-Yabrudian period.
jpost.comworld19 days ago
Fureidis Cave Excavation Reveals Six Layers of Prehistoric Occupation
Archaeologists began digging at the site after Passover 2026 after road work threatened it. They identified Acheulean-Yabrudian and Mousterian layers and persuaded authorities to build a bridge over the cave instead of through it.
The Independentscience21 days ago
Maya Elite Remains Found Buried at Two Distant Sites in Belize
Skeletons of 24 individuals at a house site also had teeth placed in a cave 26 km away. Researchers link the practice to beliefs about ancestors and the underworld.
cicnews.combusiness26 days ago
British Columbia Approves Underground Expansion at Red Chris Mine
The province has approved a shift from open-pit to underground block-cave mining at the Red Chris copper-gold mine. Officials said the change will increase ore processing to 15 million tonnes per year and extend operations by more than a decade.
politics30 days ago
Economists Back Labor CGT Changes With Caveats as Business Groups Urge Rejection
Independent economists told a Senate inquiry the plan improves equity despite design flaws. Business groups urged rejection and the government is weighing limited carve-outs.
eonline.comworld42 days ago
Search for Two Trapped Gold Miners in Laos Cave Resumes Thursday After Monsoon Delay
Monsoon rains halted efforts to reach two gold miners trapped in a flooded cave. A rescue team member said operations are set to restart on Thursday.
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technology42 days ago
Nvidia, Microsoft and Google Announce New AI Chips and Agents for Laptops, With Caveats on Readiness and Cost
Nvidia introduced the RTX Spark chip on June 1 while Microsoft announced the Scout agent on Tuesday and Google previewed new Googlebooks features, all aimed at enabling AI agents to complete multi-step tasks locally.
citizen.co.zaworld44 days ago
Rescue Teams Search Laos Cave for Two Men After Five Others Saved
Teams in Laos are searching for two men still trapped underground. Five others were pulled out in recent days, and new signs suggest the missing pair may still be alive.
eonline.comworld45 days ago
Four Gold Miners Escape Flooded Cave in Laos as Search Continues for Two Missing
Four of seven gold miners trapped in a flooded cave in Laos emerged on their own on Saturday after rescuers had located the group and begun pumping operations. Two miners remain missing as search efforts continue.
The Bbcworld45 days ago
Two Still Missing After Seven Men Trapped by Floods in Laos Cave
Rescuers have pulled five of seven villagers from a flooded cave in central Xaysomboun province after they entered on 20 May to search for gold. Two remain trapped deeper inside as efforts continue.
nypost.comworld45 days ago
Four Gold Miners Freed After More Than a Week Trapped in Flooded Cave
Rescuers in Las freed four additional gold miners one day after another man was extracted from the same flooded cave. The operation concluded a period of more than a week during which the group remained underground.
The Guardianworld46 days agoUpdated
Four More Men Rescued From Flooded Laos Cave
Rescue teams pulled four additional men from a flooded cave in central Laos on Saturday after they had been trapped for ten days. Two others remain missing as search efforts continue.
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world46 days agoUpdated
Rescuers Evacuate First of Five Men Trapped in Flooded Laos Cave
Divers brought one of five villagers to safety on Friday after nine days inside a flooded cave in central Laos. Four men remain inside a chamber 300 metres from the entrance while two others are still missing.
news.sky.comworld47 days ago
Rescuers Consider Teaching Scuba to Five Miners Trapped in Laos Cave
At least five miners remain inside a Laos cave after oxygen supplies dropped. Rescue teams are evaluating whether to train the men to scuba dive because other extraction methods have been exhausted.
manilatimes.networld47 days ago
Rescuers in Laos Drain Flooded Cave to Free Five Trapped Villagers
Teams from Laos and Thailand are pumping water from a cave in Xaisomboun province where five men have been trapped since mid-May. Search efforts continue for two additional missing villagers.
nypost.comworld49 days agoUpdated
Five Villagers Found Alive in Flooded Laos Cave, Search Continues for Two Missing
Rescuers located five of seven villagers trapped for more than a week in a flooded cave in central Laos. Two remain unaccounted for after heavy rain blocked the exit on May 19.
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BBC Newsworld49 days ago
Rescuers Reach Five of Seven Villagers Trapped in Flooded Laos Cave
Laotian and Thai teams located five men inside a flooded abandoned gold mine on Thursday after they had been trapped for a week. Two others remain missing as search efforts continue.
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New York Postpolitics50 days ago
USS Hornet Museum to Host Furry Convention May 29-31
The USS Hornet museum in Alameda County will hold its annual Galactic Camp event for three days starting May 29. The convention includes activities such as scavenger hunts and adult-themed games. The retired aircraft carrier previously served in World War II, Vietnam, and recover…
nypost.comworld50 days ago
Rescuers Continue Search for Seven Villagers Trapped in Laos Cave
Seven villagers have been trapped inside a flooded cave in central Laos since May 19. Rescue teams from Laos and Thailand continue pumping water and exploring narrow passages while weather and terrain slow progress.
cnet.comworld51 days ago
New York forest rangers free hiker pinned in Merlin's Cave crevice
State forest rangers extracted an unidentified Brooklyn man from a narrow crevice inside Merlin's Cave in Canaan, New York, after he remained immobilized for six hours on May 17.
abcnews.go.comworld51 days ago
Thai and Finnish experts join Laos cave rescue for seven trapped villagers
Rescue teams from Thailand and Finland arrived Monday to assist efforts to reach seven Laotian villagers trapped in a flooded cave in central Xaysomboun province. The group entered the cave on May 20 while searching for gold and became trapped after heavy rain caused flash floodi…
indiatoday.intoday.inworld53 days ago
Five Italian Divers and One Maldivian Rescuer Die in Maldives Cave
Five Italian divers died during a cave dive in Vaavu Atoll on May 14. A Maldivian military diver also died while assisting search and rescue operations.
indiatoday.intoday.inworld53 days ago
Remains of Four Italian Divers Repatriated from Maldives Cave
The bodies of four Italian divers recovered from an underwater cave in Vaavu Atoll were returned to Italy on Saturday. A Maldivian government spokesperson confirmed the repatriation.
indiatoday.intoday.inworld53 days ago
Bodies of Five Italian Divers Repatriated After Maldives Cave Tragedy
The remains of five Italian divers who died in an underwater cave in the Maldives have been returned to Italy. Officials are investigating the incident as a possible manslaughter case.
oneindia.comworld54 days ago
Rescuers Recover Bodies of Four Italian Divers in Maldives Cave
A Finnish diver who helped recover the bodies said the equipment found with the group was not optimal for cave conditions. The accident occurred on 14 May at a 60-metre-deep cave in Vaavu Atoll.
ansa.itworld54 days ago
Italian Divers Died in Maldives Cave Dead-End Corridor
Finnish recovery divers found five Italian tourists in a dead-end section of an underwater cave system in the Maldives. A Maldivian military diver also died during the search operation.
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Artist Inflates Giant Cave Structure Over Paris Bridge
A large fabric cave installation has begun covering the Pont Neuf in Paris. The structure is scheduled to open to the public on June 6.
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bbc.co.ukworld55 days ago
Street Artist JR Inflates Giant Cave Over Paris Oldest Bridge
French artist JR began inflating a massive fabric cave structure over the Pont Neuf on Thursday morning. The temporary installation will open to the public on June 6 and remain accessible through June 28.
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automotiveworld.comworld56 days ago
Study Finds 59,000-Year-Old Tooth Shows Signs of Early Dental Procedure
Researchers examined a Neanderthal molar from a Siberian cave that shows evidence of an invasive dental procedure. The tooth dates to about 59,000 years ago and belonged to an adult individual.
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New York Postworld56 days ago
Finnish Divers Recover Final Bodies of Italian Tourists from Maldives Cave
An elite squad of Finnish divers recovered the last two bodies of Italian tourists trapped in a shark-infested underwater cave in the Maldives. Recovery operations concluded six days after the group disappeared during a dive near Alimathaa island.
nypost.comworld57 days ago
Bodies of Two Italian Divers Recovered from Maldives Cave
Specialist Finnish divers retrieved two bodies from an underwater cave in the Maldives on Tuesday. Five people died in the accident last week near Vaavu atoll.
Abc Newsworld57 days ago
Finnish Divers to Recover Bodies of Two Italian Cave Divers in Maldives
Three Finnish divers will attempt to recover the bodies of two of the four Italians who died inside an underwater cave in the Maldives. Recovery operations were suspended earlier after a local military diver died during a rescue attempt.
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foxnews.comworld58 days agoUpdated
Bodies of Four Missing Italian Divers Found in Maldives Cave
Italian authorities confirmed the recovery of four bodies from a 60-metre cave in Vaavu Atoll. A fifth Italian diver and a Maldivian rescue diver had already been found dead after the incident.
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foxnews.comworld58 days ago
Bodies of Five Italian Divers Recovered in Maldives Cave
The bodies of four Italian divers who died while exploring an underwater cave in Vaavu Atoll have been located. A Maldivian diver assisting in the search also died from decompression sickness.
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newscientist.comscience58 days ago
Neanderthal Kneeprint Found in Clay at Bruniquel Cave
Researchers identified a clay impression inside Bruniquel cave in south-west France that could be a kneeprint left by a Neanderthal approximately 175,000 years ago. The print was preserved under a layer of calcium carbonate near circular structures built from broken stalagmites.
New York Postworld59 days ago
European Divers Resume Search for Four Bodies in Maldives Cave
A team of European divers arrived in the Maldives on Sunday to recover the bodies of four Italian tourists who died in an underwater cave incident at Vaavu Atoll. The operation follows the death of a Maldivian military diver during an earlier search.
Fox Newsworld59 days ago
Maldives Halts Cave Search After Military Diver Dies
A search for four missing Italian divers was suspended after a Maldivian military diver died from decompression sickness. Three Finnish specialists have arrived to help plan the next phase of recovery.
upi.comworld59 days ago
Maldivian Rescue Diver Dies During Search for Italian Scuba Victims
A Maldivian military diver died while searching for the bodies of five Italian scuba divers who drowned in an underwater cave. The search was suspended after the incident, and Finnish experts arrived to help plan the next phase.
nypost.comworld60 days ago
Maldivian Soldier and Five Italian Divers Die in Vaavu Atoll Cave Search and Accident
Sergeant Major Mohamed Mahudhee died of decompression sickness Saturday while assisting recovery operations for five Italian divers who perished Thursday at 50 meters depth in an underwater cave, exceeding the Maldives' 30-meter recreational limit.
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foxnews.comworld60 days ago
Lainey Wilson Marries Devlin Hodges in Tennessee Cave Ceremony
Country singer Lainey Wilson and former NFL quarterback Devlin "Duck" Hodges were married on May 10, 2026, at Ruskin Cave in Dickson, Tennessee. The couple shared details of the wedding in a Vogue feature published on May 14. They began dating after a 2021 blind date and became e…
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bbc.co.ukworld61 days ago
Search Continues for Bodies of Four Italian Divers in Maldives
Authorities are searching for the bodies of four Italian divers who died near the Maldives. The body of a fifth Italian diver was recovered from a cave 60 meters underwater. The incident occurred while the group was diving near the luxury holiday destination.
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indiatoday.intoday.inworld61 days ago
Five Italian Divers Die in Maldives Cave Accident as Search Resumes Saturday
The victims, including marine scientist Monica Montefalcone and her daughter Giorgia Sommacal, died while exploring an underwater cave in Vaavu Atoll on May 14, 2026. One body has been recovered from 200 feet deep while four remain missing inside the 200-foot-long cave.
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ABC Newsworld61 days ago
Maldivian Authorities Search for Bodies of Four Italian Divers After Cave Accident
Maldivian authorities conducted a high-risk search operation Friday for the bodies of four Italian divers who died in a scuba accident in an underwater cave in the Vaavu Atoll. The body of a fifth diver was recovered Thursday from about 60 meters below the surface. Italian offici…
The Hillpolitics62 days ago
U.S. Army Recovers Remains of Second Soldier Missing in Morocco
The Army identified the remains of Spc. Mariyah Symone Collington, 19, recovered Tuesday from a coastal cave in southern Morocco. Collington and 1st Lt. Kendrick Lamont Key Jr. went missing May 2 after entering the ocean near a training area during a joint exercise. The recovery…
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news.google.comscience62 days ago
Physicists Update 18th-Century Cavendish Experiment in Bid to Detect Dark Matter
New Scientist's 16 May 2026 issue highlights an update to Henry Cavendish's 300-year-old experiment that may prove 10,000 times more sensitive than current dark matter detection methods. The magazine also reports discoveries ranging from a Neanderthal kneeprint beside a stalagmit…
Defense Newsworld62 days ago
US Army Recovers Body of Second Soldier Missing After Morocco Training Exercise
The remains of Spc. Mariyah Symone Collington, 19, were recovered May 12 from a coastal cave in southern Morocco, ending an 11-day search that began after she and 1st Lt. Kendrick Lamont Key Jr. entered the ocean on May 2. Key's body was recovered May 9 near the Cap Draa Training…
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nypost.comworld63 days ago
59,000-Year-Old Neanderthal Molar Shows Evidence of Stone Drill Dental Treatment
A molar discovered in Chagyrskaya Cave, Siberia, bears marks of intentional drilling to treat severe caries, according to a study published in PLOS One. The find pushes back the earliest known dental intervention by more than 40,000 years and is the first such evidence outside Ho…
Science Newsscience63 days ago
59,000-Year-Old Neanderthal Molar Shows Evidence of Possible Caries Manipulation
Researchers identified deliberate drilling to treat severe caries in a Neanderthal lower molar found in Chagyrskaya Cave, Russia. The find, published Wednesday in PLOS ONE, pushes back the earliest evidence of dentistry by more than 40,000 years and is the first such case identif…
New Scientistscience67 days ago
Kneeprint Found Near 175,000-Year-Old Stalagmite Structures in Bruniquel Cave
A possible kneeprint in clay preserved by calcium carbonate offers new clues about Neanderthals who built mysterious structures deep inside a French cave. Sophie Verheyden presented the findings on 4 May at the European Geosciences Union meeting in Vienna. The discovery comes as…
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BBC Newsworld68 days ago
Greek Military Examining Unmanned Naval Drone Discovered by Fishermen Near Lefkada
Local fishermen discovered the drone in a cave on the Ionian Sea island on Thursday. The vessel was towed to port as the Greek defence ministry oversees an investigation into its origin and purpose. Greek media reported it carried explosives with its engine still running.
Cnbcfinance69 days ago
Earnings Momentum Expected to Continue in 2026, PNC Asset Management Says
Yung-Yu Ma of PNC Asset Management stated that earnings momentum will remain strong this year. Ma joined CNBC's The Exchange to discuss recent earnings results and caveats to the estimates. The comments come as investors assess the outlook for corporate performance.
New Scientistscience70 days ago
Neandertals Used Rhinoceros Teeth as Tools at Sites in Spain and France
Researchers identified marks on fossilized rhinoceros teeth from caves in Spain and France that indicate Neandertals used them as hammers and anvils around 100,000 years ago. The teeth served multiple purposes including shaping stone tools and processing vegetable fibers and hide…
Science Newsscience75 days ago
U.S. Botanic Garden Opens State Flowers Exhibit in Washington Through October 2026
The U.S. Botanic Garden in Washington, D.C., launched a new exhibit showcasing state flowers from all 50 states, the District of Columbia and U.S. territories. Visitors can participate in a scavenger hunt to view the blooms and learn their histories. The display includes paper re…
asiaone.comworld82 days ago
Analyst Suggests Escalation if Iran Maintains Demands
A social media analyst stated that a recent war has ended with a ceasefire but added a caveat about possible assassinations if Iran persists with certain demands. The analyst described such actions by the U.S. or Israel as highly unlikely. Negotiations are ongoing, according to t…
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EIA / Wikimedia (Public domain)finance90 days ago
U.S. Natural Gas Storage Increased by 59 BCF for Week Ending April 10
Natural gas storage in the U.S. rose by 59 billion cubic feet (BCF) for the week ending April 10, matching estimates. Salt dome cavern stocks also increased by 17 BCF during the same period.
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US EIA Reports Natural Gas Storage Increase of 50 Bcf for Week Ending April 3
The US Energy Information Administration reported a natural gas storage increase of 50 billion cubic feet for the week ending April 3, exceeding the estimate of 48 Bcf and the prior week's 36 Bcf gain. Salt dome cavern storage rose by 16 Bcf, compared to 17 Bcf previously. This d…
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Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld97 days ago
Former Open Champion Mark Calcavecchia Removed from Augusta National for Mobile Phone Violation
Mark Calcavecchia, the 1989 Open Championship winner, was escorted from Augusta National Golf Club this week after breaching the venue's mobile phone policy. The 65-year-old American attended as an honorary invitee ahead of the 2026 Masters. The incident occurred during practice…