Archaeologists at Tel Shiloh have unearthed a stone structure matching the dimensions and orientation of the ancient Mishkan, along with over 100,000 animal bones, likely sacrificial remains. The discovery, led by Dr. Scott Stripling, supports the theory that the Mishkan was located at Tel Shiloh, contradicting previous scholarly beliefs....
Russian drone attacks damaged a Ukrainian gas compressor station in Odesa, disrupting the newly operational Trans-Balkan gas corridor designed to reduce Ukraine's energy dependence. The attack, targeting infrastructure that imports gas from Greece, damaged the Orlivka station, part of the route transporting American and Azerbaijani gas. Ukrainian officials condemned...
Day 670 of the Gaza conflict sees 135 Palestinians killed and 771 wounded in the past 24 hours, according to Hamas. The US reportedly granted Israel freedom of action in Gaza, but seeks improved humanitarian aid delivery. Israel's security cabinet will discuss expanding military operations, with differing opinions...
Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders will start Friday's preseason opener against the Carolina Panthers. Injuries to other quarterbacks, including Kenny Pickett and Dillon Gabriel, have paved the way for Sanders' unexpected promotion. Veteran Tyler Huntley will be the only other Browns quarterback available. While the Browns'...
NPR correspondent Diaa Hadid shares a glimpse of life in Gujarat, India, centered around a majestic banyan tree. The tree serves as a community hub, providing shade and a place for rest, prayer, and play. Locals use the tree for religious offerings, while children swing from its aerial...
Patriots coach Mike Vrabel jumped into a brawl during a joint practice with the Commanders, sustaining a bloody cheek. Quarterback Drake Maye praised Vrabel's actions, viewing them as indicative of the team's desired intensity and fighting spirit. Vrabel's intervention, while potentially risky, might signal a shift towards a...
A new study suggests the Shroud of Turin, believed by some to be Jesus' burial cloth, may be a work of art depicting a statue, not a human. Brazilian 3D designer Cicero Moraes used modeling software to show that a statue's contours better match the shroud's image than a...
On September 17, 2024, Israel remotely detonated thousands of pagers distributed to Hezbollah members in Lebanon, injuring over 3,000 and killing 12. The attack, condemned by human rights groups as indiscriminate, left survivors with severe injuries, including missing limbs and eyes. Ten months later, AP interviewed survivors who...
A giant rat, described as the size of a cat, was found in a UK home, prompting local councillors to highlight a growing rat infestation in Eston Ward, North Yorkshire. The councillors, David Taylor and Stephen Martin, are urging the Redcar & Cleveland Council to address the issue, citing...
Trump's administration is tightening sanctions on Russia, targeting its oil trade with India and China. India, a major buyer of discounted Russian oil, faces new tariffs from the US, potentially adding billions to its oil bill. China, also a large importer of Russian oil, may be exempt due to...
