Toronto resale tickets for World Cup no longer on FIFA site following new price cap rule
FIFA’s marketplace for resale World Cup tickets no longer has seats listed for Toronto matches after a new price cap came into effect last week. The Ontario legislation bans people and platforms from reselling seats to events in the province for more than face value. Source link
In 2024, school builders struck red clay and unearthed a medieval 'factory' hidden beneath the playground
Construction workers at Sutton Lower School unearthed a remarkably preserved medieval brick and tile kiln in late 2024. This significant find, dating back to the 1400s, offers a glimpse into local industry and architecture. Further excavations revealed evidence of Roman and Iron Age activity, showcasing the site’s long history of human use and manufacturing. Source […]
In 2024, Swedish builders digging a tunnel spotted weathered timber in the clay and found six shipwrecks hidden for centuries
Construction workers in Varberg, Sweden, unearthed a fleet of six remarkably preserved medieval ships buried in clay. Dating back to the 14th century, these vessels, including a Hanseatic cog, offer a rare glimpse into ancient trade routes and daily life. The discovery highlights how history can be found unexpectedly, providing invaluable insights into shipbuilding and […]
America's special relationship 'probably Israel', says UK ambassador to US
The remarks, made in February and first reported by the Financial Times, came to light during the King’s state visit. Source link
Grand Jury Indicts Former N.I.H. Official
Prosecutors accused Dr. David Morens, a former adviser to Dr. Anthony S. Fauci, of hiding records related to the onset of the pandemic. Source link
Hoping the Last Check Bounces … and Other Financial Approaches to a Long Life
Americans are increasingly dealing with a dilemma: How to balance a long life with having enough money to live it happily. Source link
Meet Swami Jnanananda: The monk who became a nuclear scientist after years of meditation in Himalayas
Swami Jnanananda’s life traces a rare journey from years of meditation in the Himalayas to advanced research in nuclear physics across Europe, the UK, and the US. Returning to India, he established a key physics department at Andhra University, blending scientific rigour with a philosophical outlook shaped by spirituality. Source link
People are betting on measles outbreaks – and that might be useful
Millions of dollars are being spent on wagers predicting measles outbreaks in the US, which could help researchers modelling the spread of the disease Source link
Is consciousness more fundamental to reality than quantum physics?
The idea that everything that exists can be built from the bottom up has long held sway among physicists. Now, a new kind of science is under construction that centres conscious experience – and might unravel the universe’s biggest mysteries Source link
Gamblers are betting millions of dollars on measles outbreaks
People are increasingly placing bets that predict measles outbreaks in the US, which could help researchers modelling the spread of the disease Source link