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Roman artifact discovered in the Americas shatters New World history as we know it

Daily Mail - Science & tech

THE LOST WEDDING PHOTOS: See JFK Jr and Carolyn Bessette at their secret nuptials... and read every intimate detail of ultra-private ceremony Tulsi Gabbard lets Iran nuke bombshell slip as Senate hearing spirals for Trump's embattled spy chief Candace Owens's sickening low-blow at Karoline Leavitt as Iran war sparks wild attacks Lunatic Megyn Kelly is FINALLY ruined! Her appalling X-rated smear of my friend proves it... but now I know her truly disturbing plan: JOSH HAMMER Inside the epidemic of midlife women who are repulsed by their husbands, the age and'vital statistics' that make men most at risk - and the telltale signs YOUR marriage is about to die: Special report by SADIE NICHOLAS Meghan gives glimpse of'mama's little helpers' Archie and Lilibet in'behind the scenes' video of her latest As Ever launch Shameful hypocrisy of NASCAR star Daniel Suarez's nepo-baby wife: 'Victim' mask slips as she ignites new Las Vegas drama... and dark family past rears its ugly head Princess Kate dons her favourite tiara and the late Queen's earrings as she arrives at King's banquet for the Nigerian President in country's first state visit in almost 40 years Everything JFK Jr told friends about his love affair with'sexual dynamo' Madonna... her unprintable pillow talk... and his perverse incest request that she couldn't go through with Site of'Jesus' crucifixion' forced to shut for Holy Week in unprecedented move tied to biblical prophecies of the Antichrist Ugly new Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban divorce fight ERUPTS: Her friends share humiliating details of'midlife crisis'... and reveal brutal REAL reason daughter Sunday Rose'snubbed' him Outrage after Seattle museum vandal destroys $250,000 of famous Dale Chihuly glass at city's museum dedicated to him Amanda Bynes, 39, 'is now a size 4 after losing 35lb' thanks to weight-loss medication... after hitting 180lb Chilling unclassified threat report reveals the'most likely' terror attack scenario on US soil Three's Company bombshell Jenilee Harrison who was also on Dallas and The Love Boat still looks great at 67, see her now The discovery of a Roman artifact in the Americas has sparked a debate about who truly discovered the New World. While Christopher Columbus is hailed as the first in 1492, archaeologists uncovered a small terracotta head of a bearded man carved with distinctive European features tucked inside a Mexican tomb. The artifact, known as the Tecaxic-Calixtlahuaca Head, was discovered in 1933 inside a sealed pre-Hispanic burial beneath multiple intact layers, indicating it had not been disturbed after its placement. Experts say its facial features, beard style and craftsmanship bear a striking resemblance to objects from the ancient Mediterranean rather than indigenous Mesoamerican traditions.


Senator Blackburn introduces the first draft of a federal AI bill

Engadget

It will likely go through several more iterations before completion. The White House has been promising a set of national rules to guide artificial intelligence since late last year, and today Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) The senator shared a discussion draft for codifying the executive order signed by President Donald Trump in December calling for an AI bill. Her stated goal is a policy that protects children, creators, conservatives and communities from harm. Blackburn has called for tougher policies for AI safety, and one of the core messages in this discussion draft is that it places a duty of care on AI developers in the design, development and operation of AI platforms to prevent and mitigate foreseeable harm to users.


UK reverses course on AI copyright position after backlash

Engadget

Sir Paul McCartney was among the artists who spoke out on the issue. After significant backlash, the UK backed off from that position. We have listened, Technology Secretary Liz Kendall said on Wednesday. However, the government's new stance is, well, not a stance at all. It currently no longer has a preferred option about how to handle the issue.


How surveillance tech led police to accuse the wrong person

FOX News

A Colorado woman who spoke with Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson was wrongly accused of theft after police relied on surveillance technology that misidentified her vehicle.


Pakistan and Afghanistan agree to temporary Eid al-Fitr 'pause' in conflict

Al Jazeera

Pakistan and Afghanistan agree to temporary Eid al-Fitr'pause' in conflict Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to a temporary "pause" in hostilities during the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr this week, officials said, amid weeks of deadly violence between the neighbouring countries. Pakistani Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said on Wednesday that the pause - set to run from midnight on Thursday (19:00 GMT on Wednesday) until midnight on Tuesday (19:00 GMT on Monday) - had been requested by Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Turkiye. However, he warned that "in case of any cross-border attack, drone attack or any terrorist incident inside Pakistan, [operations] shall immediately resume with renewed intensity". Shortly after the announcement, a spokesperson for Afghanistan's Taliban government also said it would temporarily suspend military operations against Pakistan. The pause in fighting is set to begin just days after Afghanistan accused the Pakistani military of killing hundreds of people in an air strike on a drug rehabilitation centre in the country's capital, Kabul.


How your ACCENT can hinder your job prospects: Study reveals how people with foreign accents are seen as less competent

Daily Mail - Science & tech

Female pastor is suspended after her shocking Epstein link is exposed... as she compares herself to JESUS while defending their relationship'Tell me to my face': Republican senator torches Noem's replacement as their vicious personal feud spills into public Outrageous full story of scandalous affair that's the talk of Manhattan's exclusive private schools: Family insiders reveal humiliating sex secrets... shock'confession' letter... and the furious relative who exposed it all Ugly new Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban divorce fight ERUPTS: Her friends share humiliating details of'midlife crisis'... and reveal brutal REAL reason daughter Sunday Rose'snubbed' him Perfect All-American family lived in stunning $1.1m Colorado mansion and bankrolled glamorous daughter's horse stables... now matriarch has sullied their good name with a HUGE scandal Meghan unveils new As Ever line with Lilibet... amid claims Netflix has been left with huge $10m surplus of her unsold products after'split' with streamer Woke Democrat, 26, who can't get out of bed in time for meetings loses primary to professor accused of inappropriate relationship by former student I watched the children's book author who poisoned her husband from 5ft away. This is the off-camera moment her mask finally slipped... it was truly chilling I ran America's only Supermax jail: What history's most notorious terrorists and serial killers told me as they waited to die Sinister truth about explosive resignation of Trump's top counter-terror chief Joe Kent... and his shock claim Israel is manipulating the president: MARK HALPERIN Hairdresser who weighs 300lbs says Southwest airport check-in worker looked him up and down and told him he'd have to buy extra seat Kim Kardashian takes a VERY dramatic tumble in towering $80 'stripper heels' and accidentally grabs an'old lady' as she falls on her way out of Vanity Fair Oscar party Everything JFK Jr told friends about his love affair with'sexual dynamo' Madonna... her unprintable pillow talk... and his perverse incest request that she couldn't go through with Saudi, UAE and Qatar energy facilities are evacuated after Iran threatens'full scale economic war' as oil price jumps 5%: Live updates New PILL for psoriasis approved... giving hope to millions suffering from debilitating skin condition How I lost 8st in my 50s and now finally have the figure of my dreams. I've been large my whole life, but I now feel happier than I ever did in my 20s. New York City's accent is dying out, study finds It's something that's fixed from roughly the age of 14. But your accent could be hindering your job prospects, according to a new study.


Why an up-and-coming indie developer is returning Microsoft's money

The Guardian

'Making people feel powerful' All Will Rise. 'Making people feel powerful' All Will Rise. Why an up-and-coming indie developer is returning Microsoft's money Don't get Pushing Buttons delivered to your inbox? V ideo games are in a funding crisis. Investor money flowed freely during the pandemic gaming boom, but now the well has run dry.



Government backtracks on AI and copyright after outcry from major artists

BBC News

We have listened, Technology Secretary Liz Kendall said on Wednesday, saying the government no longer favours that approach. However, the government's position is now unclear, saying it no longer has a preferred option for what to do next. Kendall said the government had engaged extensively with people in the creative and AI industries. It is attempting to balance the interests of the two sectors by giving creatives control how their work is used, while recognising AI models need to be trained on work such as writing, music and video. In a report published on Wednesday, the government said there was no consensus on how these objectives should be achieved.


The Download: The Pentagon's new AI plans, and next-gen nuclear reactors

MIT Technology Review

The Download: The Pentagon's new AI plans, and next-gen nuclear reactors Plus: The OpenClaw frenzy has led to a new Nvidia product. The Pentagon plans to set up secure environments for generative AI companies to train military-specific versions of their models on classified data, MIT Technology Review has learned. AI models like Anthropic's Claude are already used to answer questions in classified settings, including for analyzing targets in Iran. But allowing them to train on and learn from classified data is a major new development that presents unique security risks. It would also bring AI firms closer to classified data than ever before. What do new nuclear reactors mean for waste?