- February 22, 2026
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Black Gold: Sumerian Bitumen Recipes Worked Like Asphalt, 4,000 Years Ago
Getting your audio player ready… Sumerian craftspeople in Mesopotamia didn’t simply scoop up natural bitumen and slap it on boats
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At Brazil’s Carnival, the country’s religions fight for respect on a global stage
(RNS) — Rio de Janeiro’s lavish Carnival parades, which burst to life in the days before Lent begins, are famous
Trump curious why Iran has not 'capitulated', US envoy Witkoff says
US envoy Steve Witkoff says the president is puzzled why Iran has not yet compromised in the face of a
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Gold sheds its safe-haven status. Is it just another momentum play now?
Gold has been on a spectacular, record-breaking bull run for much of the past three years — but some of
How to send a message via satellite on iPhone
Apple’s satellite features were originally designed for emergencies, allowing iPhone users to contact emergency services when cellular and Wi-Fi coverage
4 Fast Breakfast Alternatives to Dry Cereal
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20 Savings Hacks to Use on Your Next Flight
Traveling can be rewarding and even life-changing. However, it isn’t cheap when you factor in hotels, excursions and airfare. It
Thursday assorted links
1. On the Saudi-UAE rift. 2. Record low U.S. crime rates are real, not an artifact of data issues. 3.