Construction workers clearing old bombs unexpectedly find ‘important’ ancient sanctuary
While building a highway near Venice, construction crews in Italy accidentally discovered a pre-Roman sanctuary dating back to the fifth century B.C.
Iran issues blunt nuclear ultimatum as tensions spike with Trump and more top headlines
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Legendary mafia leader’s “vast fortune” seized by police
Italy said it was seizing $232 million in assets belonging to the late Mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro, who was captured after 30 years on the run.
NBA moving toward AI-automated officiating system to eliminate replay delays, Adam Silver says
The NBA is moving toward AI-automated officiating to eliminate replay delays and address foul-baiting criticism during the Western Conference playoffs.
Clint Dempsey invokes broken nose, heart procedures to show how much playing for USMNT in World Cup meant
Clint Dempsey believes the USMNT has what it takes to make a run at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on home soil, recalling his own sacrifices for country.
Tick bite ER visits hit highest seasonal level in years as doctors warn of disease surge
CDC data shows tick bite-related ER visits are at their highest seasonal levels in years, with doctors urging prevention amid a tick-borne disease surge.
Federal government’s landlord joins Vance fraud crackdown as White House widens hunt: ‘Critical force’
The General Services Administration joins the White House fraud task force to combat waste and abuse in federal contracting and procurement systems.
DAN GAINOR: Gen Z is right to be angry, but Boomers are not the real enemy
A self-described Boomer explores the generational war with Gen Z over housing costs, student debt and AI fears, arguing both sides have valid points.
Harvard appointment of Nicholas Kristof’s wife to key role draws criticism from students, alumni
Harvard faces criticism for naming Sheryl WuDunn, wife of controversial NYT columnist Nicholas Kristof, as vice chair of the Board of Overseers executive committee.
3M sued for $1.4 billion by Australia over “forever chemicals” at defense bases
Australia is suing 3M for more than 2 billion Australian dollars ($1.4 billion) over so-called "forever chemical" contamination from firefighting foam at defense bases, the government says.