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☆ Meteorites may be lost to Antarctic ice as climate warms, study says
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-10 | by ( Katie Hunt | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

Ice sampling occurs on a blue ice area during the 2022 Chilean Antarctic Institute field mission. “As the climate continues to warm, Antarctic rocks are sinking into the ice at an increasing rate. Meteorites are particularly plentiful in blue ice fields. Steven Goderis/Vrije Universiteit BrusselResearchers have identified areas of meteorite-rich blue ice mostly by luck. “The main worry is the logistical aspect of searching for Antarctica meteorites, which is already difficult today due to the remoteness of Antarctica.

Persons: Maria Valdes, ”, Valdes, Robert A, “, José, wasn’t, Balchenfjella, Steven Goderis, Veronica Tollenaar, ” Valdes, Tollenaar, ” Tollenaar, Harry Zekollari, Katherine Joy, Matthias van Ginneken, van Ginneken, Kevin Righter, Righter Organizations: CNN, Field, University of Chicago, Pritzker Center, Meteoritics, Polar Studies, Antarctic Institute, University of Santiago, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Université Libre de Bruxelles, University of Manchester, University of Kent’s, Astrophysics, NASA Johnson Space Center Locations: Antarctica, Chile, Vrije, Université, Belgium, Houston

☆ 10 popular McDonald's menu items that cost up to 168% more now than a decade ago
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-04 | by ( Alex Bitter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Collectively, the cost of a group of the most popular McDonald's items has doubled in that time. FinanceBuzzAmong the biggest McDonald's price hikes was for the McDouble sandwich, which went from an average price of $1.19 in 2014 to $3.19 in 2024 — a 168% increase. McDonald's has increased prices multiple times over the past decade. Executives acknowledged in February that McDonald's price increases had put off customers who made $45,000 a year or below. The fried-chicken chain Popeyes increased prices by 86%, while Taco Bell hiked them by 81%, the study found.

Persons: McDonald's, Price, —, FinanceBuzz, Burger, Taco Bell, Daniel Roccato Organizations: Starbucks, Service, Mac, Burger King, Business, Taco, University of San, Knauss School of Business Locations: McDonald's

☆ The way Americans buy and sell homes is about to get turned on its head
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-18 | by ( David Goldman | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

CNN —The way Americans buy and sell homes is about to get turned on its head. And other broker tactics that critics say are anticompetitive, such as a rule that made sellers’ agents set compensation for buyers’ agents, will be prohibited. Goodbye, 6% commissionsFor decades, Americans have paid a standard commission of around 6% when selling a home, split between the seller’s broker and the buyer’s broker. A separate new rule will require buyers’ brokers to enter into written agreements with their buyers. Second, it led buyers’ brokers to push more expensive homes on buyers, so their payout would be higher.

Persons: Cowen, Stephen Brobeck, Norm Miller, Miller Organizations: CNN, National Association of Realtors, NAR, Industry, Consumer Federation of America, University of San Locations: America, University of San Diego

☆ Powerful Realtor Group Agrees to Slash Commissions to Settle Lawsuits
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-15 | by ( Debra Kamin | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

American homeowners could see a significant drop in the cost of selling their homes after a real estate trade group agreed to a landmark deal that will eliminate a bedrock of the industry, the 6 percent sales commission. The National Association of Realtors, a powerful organization that has set the guidelines for home sales for decades, has agreed to settle a series of lawsuits by paying $418 million in damages and by eliminating its rules on commissions. Legal counsel for N.A.R. approved the agreement early Friday morning, and The New York Times obtained a copy of the signed document. “This will blow up the market and would force a new business model,” said Norm Miller, a professor emeritus of real estate at the University of San Diego.

Persons: ”, Norm Miller Organizations: National Association of Realtors, The New York Times, N.A.R, University of San Locations: U.S, University of San Diego

☆ Researchers Dispute Claim That Ancient Whale Was Heaviest Animal Ever
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-29 | by ( Carl Zimmer | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Last August, a team of paleontologists announced that they had discovered the fossilized bones of a gigantic ancient whale. Perucetus, as they named it, might have weighed over 200 tons, which would make it the heaviest animal that has ever lived. But in a study published Thursday, a pair of scientists have challenged that bold claim. The bones had many hallmarks of whales’ bones. Dr. Urbina and his colleagues reconstructed the full skeleton of Perucetus by studying the much smaller whales that lived at the same time.

Persons: ”, Nicholas Pyenson, Pyenson, Ryosuke, Perucetus, Mario Urbina, Urbina Organizations: Smithsonian National Museum of, University of California, Museum, National University of San Locations: Davis, National University of San Marcos, Lima , Peru, Peru

☆ The Atlantic diet may be just as good for you as the Mediterranean diet — with even more bread and pasta
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-15 | by ( ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

A study found people on the Atlantic diet had a lower risk of metabolic syndrome and less belly fat. AdvertisementIf you love carbs and want to eat more healthfully, a close neighbor of the Mediterranean diet may be just the thing. The Atlantic diet diet focuses on plenty of longevity-boosting foods like produce, olive oil, beans, seafood, and even some wine. AdvertisementBut the Atlantic diet features even more carbs, specifically whole grains and starchy foods like bread, pasta, and potatoes. Half the participants were randomly assigned to follow a traditional Atlantic diet, and provided with food, cooking classes, and other resources to do so.

Persons: —, trimmer waistlines Organizations: Service, University of Santiago Locations: Spain, Portugal, University of Santiago de Compostela

☆ The Amazon has survived changes in the climate for 65 million years. Now it’s heading for collapse, a study says
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-14 | by ( Rosa Rahimi | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

“Our findings revealed how the Amazon forest system could enter a phase of self-reinforced collapse sooner than previously thought.”Previous studies had not predicted a collapse of this scale could happen in the 21st century. “The Amazon forest is a major pump of moisture into the atmosphere, contributing to circulation processes that transfer moisture across the globe,” Flores said. Douglas Magno/AFP/Getty ImagesThe authors of the study noted that water stress was a common factor in the disturbances to the Amazon. Water stress occurs when there is not enough water to meet human or ecological needs. Global warming is intensifying the effects of water stress by causing the Amazonian climate to become drier and warmer.

Persons: “, ” Bernardo Flores, ”, ” Flores, Douglas Magno, Richard Allan, Flores Organizations: CNN, Federal University of Santa, Paraguay —, South, Getty, Science, University of Reading Locations: Federal University of Santa Catarina, Brazil, South America, Bolivia, Paraguay, Plata, Labrea, Amazonas, AFP

In 2004, voters approved legislation that imposed a tax on millionaires to finance mental health services, generating $2 billion to $3 billion in revenue each year that has mostly gone to counties to fund mental health programs as they see fit under broad guidelines. San Francisco Mayor London Breed said she supports the measure. The 14-year-old center with a mission of breaking the cycle of trauma in the Black community relies heavily on mental health funding from the county. The state needs some 8,000 more beds to treat mental health and addiction issues, according to researchers who testified before state lawmakers last year. “From a humanitarian and civil rights perspective, we vehemently oppose Proposition 1,” said Mark Salazar, executive director of Mental Health Association of San Francisco, which serves more than 15,000 people monthly.

Persons: Gavin Newsom, Newsom, San Francisco Mayor London Breed, Tiffany McCarter, —, McCarter, “, ” McCarter, haven't, ”, Mark Salazar, ” Mark Cloutier, Joe Wilson, Anthony Hardnett, “ You’ve, ” Hardnett, ” Kalkowski, “ I’ve Organizations: — Democratic, — Democratic California Gov, San Francisco Mayor London, Cultural Center, Democratic, University of San, Housing Initiative, Mental Health Association of San, House, Sixth, 6th Street Center, Youth Locations: OROVILLE, Calif, — Democratic California, Butte, San Francisco, Butte County, Oroville, California, United States, Mental Health Association of San Francisco, Tenderloin, Chico

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The tributes that poured in following Wayne Kramer's death last week came from musicians praising the MC5 guitarist's contributions to rock music, as well as from prison reform advocates who extolled his legacy of bringing music to incarcerated people. “Working with inmates was cathartic for him because music had saved his life when he was inside,” Heath said this week. Kramer eventually delivered testimony before a joint committee on the arts, along with actor Tim Robbins and others. “Wayne just gave this moving speech about how important it was to have music and arts in prisons,” said Bowers, who's now a mentor at the William James Association Prison Arts Project. The state provided $1 million in 2014, and the prison arts budget has since been increased to $8 million, he said.

Persons: Wayne Kramer's, Kramer, Tom Morello, Wayne, ” Kramer, Morello, Slash, Perry Farrell, Jason Heath, ” Heath, Larry Brewster, “, Elida Ledesma, ”, Joseph Jimenez, ” Jimenez, " Jimenez, ” Jack Bowers, Tim Robbins, “ Wayne, Bowers, who's, William James, Heath, they're, they’re, they’ve, He's Organizations: ANGELES, Mojo, University of San, for Healing, Justice Network, Community Arts, Outreach Center, William, William James Association Prison Arts, Outreach Locations: California, Michigan, University of San Francisco, Hollywood, lockups

He will be the first former Chargers player to return to the team as head coach. The Chargers are the fourth of eight teams to fill their head coach job, following New England, Las Vegas and Tennessee. Manuel may promote Sherrone Moore to replace Harbaugh after the offensive coordinator filled in for him during the final three games of the regular season. Herbert will be playing for his fourth head coach and possibly fourth offensive coordinator in five seasons. Harbaugh became a first-time head coach at the University of San Diego in 2004 and left after three seasons to start a four-year run at Stanford.

Persons: — Jim Harbaugh, hasn’t, Harbaugh, Brandon Staley, Tom Telesco, Jan, Warde Manuel, Manuel, Sherrone Moore, Brady Hoke, Rich Rodriguez, Lloyd Carr, —, Justin Herbert, Herbert, Norv Turner, Marty Schottenheimer, Turner, Don Yee, Yee, Tom Brady —, Sean Payton, John, he’s, David Shaw, Leslie Frazier, Mike Vrabel, Dan Quinn, Raheem Morris, Steve Wilks, Todd Monken, Giff Smith, Kellen Moore —, Patrick Graham, Mike Macdonald, Ben Johnson, Aaron Glenn, Brian Callahan, JoJo Wooden, Brandon Brown, Joe Hortiz, Ian Cunningham, Terrance Gray, Jeff Ireland, Ed Dodds, Jeff King, Dawn Aponte, ___ Maaddi, Lage, ___ Organizations: Los Angeles Chargers, Associated Press, NFL, Chargers, Bolts, Raiders, Atlanta Falcons, Michigan, Ohio State Buckeyes, Wolverines, College Football, Alabama, Rose, AFC, Houston Oilers, Giants, Jets, Jaguars, Bowl, Denver, Minnesota Vikings, Broncos, Carolina Panthers, NFC, Indianapolis Colts, Pittsburgh, University of San, Stanford, 49ers, NCAA, Big, Buffalo Bills, Tennessee Titans, Dallas, Atlanta, Los Angeles Rams, Tampa Bay, San Francisco 49ers, Arizona, Baltimore Ravens, Las Vegas Raiders, Detroit Lions, Cincinnati Bengals, Nine, New York Giants, Terrance Gray , New Orleans Saints Locations: COSTA MESA, Calif, Michigan, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, New England, Las Vegas and Tennessee, Atlanta , Carolina, Seattle, Washington, Pasadena, San Francisco, Baltimore, University of San Diego, Minnesota, Atlanta, Carolina, Detroit, Tennessee, Chicago, Buffalo, Terrance Gray , New Orleans, Tampa , Florida

☆ Self-checkout is alienating shoppers, new research finds
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-24 | by ( Alex Bitter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewSelf-checkout might make shoppers feel less loyal to a store, according to new research. One asked shoppers about their recent grocery-buying habits, including whether they used a self-checkout kiosk or were rung up by a human employee. In it, some shoppers read a short passage about how doing something themselves is rewarding before paying for groceries using self-checkout. But technology aimed at catching shoplifters using self-checkout has caused confrontations between Walmart employees and innocent customers, Business Insider reported. Do you work at a store with self-checkout and have a story idea to share?

Persons: —, Yanliu Huang, Farhana Nusrat, Huang, Nusrat, She's, Todd Vasos Organizations: Service, Business, Kroger, Costco, Drexel University's LeBow College of Business, Drexel, University of San, Walmart Locations: University of San Diego, Albuquerque , New Mexico

☆ US identifies 2 Navy SEALs declared dead after operation off Somali coast
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-22 | by ( Haley Britzky | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —The two Navy SEALs who the US Navy declared dead after they went missing while conducting an operation on January 11 off the coast of Somalia have been identified as Navy Special Warfare Operator 1st Class Christopher Chambers who was 37 and Navy Special Warfare Operator 2nd Class Nathan Gage Ingram who was 27, the US Navy announced Monday. Blake Chaney, commander of Naval Special Warfare Group 1, said in a statement that Chambers and Ingram “were exceptional warriors, cherished teammates, and dear friends to many.”“Chris and Gage selflessly served their country with unwavering professionalism and exceptional capabilities,” Chaney said. According to biographies provided by Naval Special Warfare Command, Chambers, from Maryland, enlisted in the Navy in May 2012 and had served with SEAL units on the West Coast since 2014. Ingram, from Texas, enlisted in September 2019, immediately going into pre-special warfare training after completing boot camp at Recruit Training Command Great Lakes, Illinois. “During this expansive search operation, airborne and naval platforms from the US, Japan, and Spain continuously searched more than 21,000 square miles to locate our missing teammates.

Persons: Christopher Chambers, Nathan Gage Ingram, Capt, Blake Chaney, Chambers, Ingram “, ” “ Chris, Gage selflessly, ” Chaney, Ingram, CENTCOM, ” CNN’s Natasha Bertrand Organizations: CNN, Navy, US Navy, Special Warfare, NSW, Warfare, Central Command, US, Special Warfare Command, Marine, Recruit Training Command, Terrorism, Medal, National Defense Service, Numerical Meteorology, Oceanography Center, U.S . Coast Guard Atlantic Area Command, University of San, Oceanography, Naval Research Locations: Somalia, West Coast, Iran, Yemen, Maryland, Texas, Lakes , Illinois, Japan, Spain, University of San Diego

☆ The bodies of 2 Navy SEALs will probably never be found after rescuers searched 21,000 square miles without success, experts say
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-22 | by ( Thibault Spirlet | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Two Navy SEALs went missing off the coast of Somalia during a night mission on January 11. It's now conducting recovery operations, but experts say their bodies will likely never be found. AdvertisementThe bodies of two Navy SEALs lost at sea earlier this month will probably never be found, military experts said. Airborne and naval platforms from the US, Japan, and Spain took part in the "expansive" search-and-rescue operations, per CENTCOM. He added: "Our prayers are with the SEALs' families, friends, the US Navy, and the entire Special Operations community during this time."

Persons: CENTCOM, It's, —, Richard Kouyoumdjian Inglis, Inglis, Joe Buccino, Buccino, Bradley Martin, Martin, Michael Erik Kurilla Organizations: Navy, Service, US Central Command, Associated Press, Chilean Naval Reserve, Meteorology, Oceanography Center, US Coast Guard Atlantic Area Command, University of San, Oceanography, Naval Research, Special Warfare, US Navy Locations: Somalia, Yemen, Gulf, Aden, CENTCOM, Japan, Spain, University of San Diego

WASHINGTON (AP) — The 10-day search to rescue two Navy SEALs lost in the Arabian Sea during a mission to board a ship and confiscate Iranian-made weapons has been ended and the sailors are now considered deceased, the U.S. military said Sunday. In a statement, U.S. Central Command said the search has now been changed to a recovery effort. “We mourn the loss of our two Naval Special Warfare warriors, and we will forever honor their sacrifice and example," said Gen. Erik Kurilla, head of U.S. Central Command. They loaded onto small special operations combat craft driven by naval special warfare crew to get to the boat. The U.S. Navy ultimately sunk the ship carrying the weapons after deeming it unsafe, Central Command said.

Persons: “, Erik Kurilla, USS Lewis B, Puller Organizations: WASHINGTON, Navy, U.S, . Central Command, Meteorology, Oceanography Center, U.S . Coast Guard Atlantic Area Command, University of San, Oceanography, Naval Research, Special Warfare, U.S . Central Command, U.S . Navy, USS, Central Command Locations: U.S, Japan, Spain, University of San Diego, Yemen, Gulf of Aden, Gaza

ATLANTA (AP) — Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh interviewed with the Atlanta Falcons for their head coaching vacancy on Tuesday, his second interview in two days. The Falcons announced the interview with Harbaugh, who is exploring a return to the NFL after leading Michigan to the national championship. The Los Angeles Chargers announced Monday that Harbaugh had interviewed for their head coaching vacancy. Harbaugh is the second high-profile candidate to talk with the Falcons this week, following the team's interview with Bill Belichick on Monday. Before conducting the interviews with Belichick and Harbaugh, the Falcons held virtual interviews with five candidates, only one of whom has head coaching experience.

Persons: Jim Harbaugh, Harbaugh, Bill Belichick, Belichick, of Famer Don Shula’s, Anthony Weaver, Ejiro Evero, Brian Callahan, Steve Wilks, Mike Macdonald, ___ Organizations: ATLANTA, —, Atlanta Falcons, The Falcons, NFL, Los Angeles Chargers, San Francisco 49ers, Michigan, Falcons, Super Bowl, Patriots, 49ers, Super, Stanford, University of San, of Famer, Baltimore Ravens Locations: — Michigan, Michigan, New England, University of San Diego, Carolina, Cincinnati, San Francisco, Baltimore

☆ Talking to my friends every day made me realize I don't need marriage or kids to be happy
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-05 | by ( Jillian Anthony | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

I'm single and child-free, and I'm closer than ever with four friends who are all married with kids — all thanks to an app. Meanwhile, my Marco Polo friends in California all got married and had kids by their mid-20s; they now have 10 children among them. Through Marco Polo, I got a long-distance yet close-up look at their lives. And, in some significant ways, my Marco Polo besties helped me get there. AdvertisementWe are closer than ever, and we still talk on Marco Polo every day.

Persons: Marco Polo, furrowed brows, it's, I've, They've, We've, Marco Polo besties, they've, Jillian Anthony Organizations: Service, University of San Locations: University of San Diego, New York City, California, Manhattan, Austin

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Four out of five people in Mexico who got influenza shots so far this year turned down the government’s recommendation that they get Russian or Cuban COVID-19 boosters at the same time, officials said Tuesday. Assistant Health Secretary Ruy López Ridaura attributed the high refusal rate to people being reluctant to get two vaccines at the same time. Some people appear to simply distrust the Russian Sputnik and Cuban Abdala vaccines, both designed in 2020 for variants prevalent at the time. “There are no studies regarding the effectiveness of both of these vaccines against the (current) variants.”Mexico has bought millions of doses of the Russian and Cuban vaccines. The original plan was to administer around 20 million shots, but only about 1.9 million people, or 9.5% of those eligible, have agreed to take them since the vaccination campaign started in mid-October.

Persons: Ruy López Ridaura, López Ridaura, ”, Andreu Comas, Andrés Manuel López Obrador Organizations: MEXICO CITY, “, Health Department, Russian Sputnik, Autonomous University of San, Pfizer, Moderna Locations: MEXICO, Mexico, Cuban, Russian, Autonomous University of San Luis Potosi, “, Cuba, United States, America, Caribbean

[1/4] Argentina's presidential candidate Sergio Massa speaks during a press conference a day after the first round of Argentina's presidential election, in Buenos Aires, Argentina October 23, 2023. But they are cautious about making hard predictions on the back of two bruising election surprises. However, pollsters Reuters spoke to said it was a "wide open" race and that either candidate could triumph. Lautaro Díaz, 35, who intends to vote for Milei, said Bullrich's backing had made the "possibility of (Milei) winning more real." Federico Aurelio, head of pollster Aresco, said the race was wide open, with plenty of time for skeptical voters to change their minds.

Persons: Sergio Massa, Cristina Sille, Javier Milei, Milei, pollsters, Vilker, Trespuntozero, Massa, Patricia Bullrich, Analogias, Bullrich, Lautaro Díaz, Matteo Bettini, Federico Aurelio, pollster Aresco, Nicolas Misculin, Horacio Soria, Adam Jourdan, Rosalba O'Brien Organizations: REUTERS, pollsters Reuters, Milei, Massa, University of San, Atlas Intel, Thomson Locations: Buenos Aires, Argentina, BUENOS AIRES, Massa, University of San Andres, Peronist

That was the vision of Joan Kroc, billionaire philanthropist and heiress to the McDonald’s fortune of her husband, Ray. And today, 20 years later, 26 grand, state-of-the-art Kroc centers have opened in places as varied as Ashland, Ohio; Guayama, Puerto Rico; and Quincy, Illinois. Half was to be earmarked for the construction of recreation centers, with the other half deposited into endowments to support them. In the two decades since Kroc’s bequest, quantifying the precise impact on all of the communities served by the Kroc centers is difficult. She explained that Joan Kroc meant for the place to be accessible to all — that beauty was part of her plan.

Persons: Joan Kroc, Ray, Army didn’t, Joan Kroc’s, MacKenzie Scott, Kroc, revved, she’d, Ronald McDonald, MacKenzie, Phil Buchanan, Scott, ”, “, that’s, Angelia Grandberry, Grandberry, Lisa Napoli, Joan Organizations: Salvation Army, Phoenix Kroc, Army, baseball’s San Diego Padres, San, National Hockey League, Catholic, Notre Dame, University of San, Ronald McDonald House Charities, National Public Radio, Center, Coast Kroc, Associated Press Locations: Ashland , Ohio, Puerto Rico, Quincy , Illinois, Boston, Augusta , Georgia, San Francisco, U.S, Southern California, baseball’s, St, Paul , Minnesota, San Diego, University of San Diego, Biloxi , Mississippi

☆ The face of Juanita, the ‘Ice Maiden’ mummy, has been revealed
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-03 | by ( Manav Tanneeru | Ashley Strickland | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

Reinhard and Zarate spotted a bundle of cloth, and lifting it, they found themselves looking into the Ice Maiden’s face. Studies have revealed that Juanita was a healthy girl between 13 and 15 when she died from a blow to the head. Nilsson used tissue depth markers based on the measurements of her skull to envision the proportions of her face, which included high cheekbones. Tissue depth markers and CT scans helped Oscar Nilsson reconstruct the Ice Maiden's face. For the researchers who have spent years studying Juanita, the arduous process to bring her back to life was worth it.

Persons: ” Juanita, Ampato, Oscar Nilsson, Juanita, ”, Dagmara, bioarchaeologist, Socha, Johan Reinhard, Miguel Zarate, Reinhard, Zarate, Nilsson, ” Nilsson, capacocha, —, Pichu, ” Socha Organizations: CNN, Center, Andean Studies, University of Warsaw, Catholic University of Santa, Sanctuaries, Centro Textiles, Visitors Locations: Ampato, Swedish, Peru, Peruvian, Chile, Catholic University of Santa María, Chinchero, Cusco, Inca, Chachani

☆ Researchers reconstruct the face of a teenage mummy believed to have been sacrificed in an Inca ritual more than 500 years ago
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-26 | by ( Erin Snodgrass | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Researchers recreated the face of an Inca girl who was believed to have been sacrificed atop a volcano more than 500 years ago. AdvertisementAdvertisementArcheologists have recreated the possible face of Peru's famous mummy — a teenage girl believed to have been sacrificed in an Inca ritual to the gods more than 500 years ago in the Andes. "I thought I'd never know what her face looked like when she was alive," Reinhard told The Associated Press. Oscar Nilsson, the Swedish archeologist and sculptor, told The AP he spent about 400 hours of work on modeling Juanita's face. AdvertisementAdvertisementAnthropological studies put Juanita's likely age between 13 and 15 years old when she died sometime between 1440 and 1450 AD.

Persons: —, Ampato, Juanita, Johan Reinhard, Miguel Zárate, I'd, Reinhard, Oscar Nilsson, Dagmara, Juanita's Organizations: Service, Associated Press, Sanctuaries, Catholic University of Santa, AP, University of Warsaw's Center, Andean Studies, Johns Hopkins University, BBC, Penn Museum's Expedition Locations: Swedish, Peru, Catholic University of Santa Maria, Arequipa, Polish

☆ Scientists unveil recreation of sacrificed Inca maiden in Peru
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-25 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

REUTERS/Ros Postigo Acquire Licensing RightsAREQUIPA, Peru, Oct 24 (Reuters) - The reconstructed head and torso of a young girl likely sacrificed to appease Incan gods was unveiled in Peru on Tuesday, with three-dimensional scans of her mummy helping produce the lifelike recreation more than 500 years after her death. But some time before then, the girl was sacrificed by a blow to the head, possibly in a ritual ceremony that sought divine relief from natural disasters, according to the scientists. It includes colorful attire, head covering and adornments, similarly based on the scans of the mummy. "Seeing her face like when she was alive, it's a different experience because it seems so real," he said. Reporting by Pocho Torres and Carlos Valdez; Writing by David Alire Garcia; Editing by Raju GopalakrishnanOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Ros Postigo, Ampato, Juanita, It's, Johan Reinhard, Pocho Torres, Carlos Valdez, David Alire Garcia, Raju Gopalakrishnan Organizations: Catholic University of Santa, REUTERS, Rights, Thomson Locations: Catholic University of Santa Maria, Arequipa, Peru, Rights AREQUIPA, Poland, Peru's, South America

LIMA, Peru (AP) — The possible living face of Peru’s most famous mummy, a teenage Inca girl sacrificed in a ritual more than 500 years ago atop the Andes, was unveiled Tuesday. The silicone-made bust portrays a young woman with pronounced cheekbones, black eyes and tanned skin. Political Cartoons View All 1218 Images“Now 28 years later, this has become a reality thanks to Oscar Nilsson’s reconstruction,” he said. According to anthropological studies, Juanita was sacrificed between A.D. 1440 and 1450, when she was between 13 and 15 years old. “These findings have helped us better understand her life and the Inca culture," he said.

Persons: I’d, ”, Johan Reinhard, Juanita ”, ” Reinhard, Oscar Nilsson’s, Nilsson, Dagmara, Juanita, Reinhard Organizations: Sanctuaries, Catholic University of Santa, Associated Press, University of Warsaw’s Center, Andean Studies, Johns Hopkins University Locations: LIMA, Peru, Swedish, Catholic University of Santa Maria, Arequipa, “, U.S, Polish

☆ Argentina farmers eye election showdown with doubt and mistrust
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-23 | by ( Maximilian Heath | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Tomas... Acquire Licensing Rights Read moreBUENOS AIRES, Oct 23 (Reuters) - Argentina's farmers, some of the world's most important producers of soy, corn, wheat and beef, have some strong views on the country's polarized presidential election finalists: untrustworthy and unreliable. Sara Gardiol, president of the Confederation of Rural Associations of farm province Santa Fe, said that statements from both appeared to be little more than empty words. "It is a very difficult moment for Argentina, but critical situations can also provide opportunities," he said. "I hope that this opportunity allows us to recalibrate things, to talk with the different actors, but also to make sure things are clear and concrete." Reporting by Maximilian Heath; Editing by Adam Jourdan and Marguerita ChoyOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Sergio Massa, Javier Milei, Tomas, Patricia Bullrich, Horacio Deciancio, Massa, Deciancio, Sara Gardiol, Carlos Achetoni, Maximilian Heath, Adam Jourdan, Marguerita Choy Organizations: por la Patria, La Libertad, National University of Santiago, Sunday, Peronist, Business, of Rural, Argentine Agrarian Federation, FAA, Thomson Locations: Argentina, National University of Santiago del Estero, Santiago del Estero, BUENOS AIRES, San Vicente, Buenos Aires, Santa Fe

☆ Exercise or medication: Which is best for depression?
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-12 | by ( Kristen Rogers | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

What the research showsWhich treatment option works best partly depends on personal perceptions or preferences, including a person’s motivation to exercise or concern about potential side effects of a medication, experts said. For people with severe depression, exercise alone typically isn’t enough. Some experts also wonder which exercise is best for patients who benefit most from such physical activity, Schuch said. While exercise and medication are both viable options, it’s important to note that “none will work for all patients,” Schuch said. If you’re thinking of trying to alleviate depression with fitness, know “the time it takes for someone to experience relief from depression through exercise can vary widely,” Choi said.

Persons: ”, Brenda Penninx, Karmel Choi, Choi wasn’t, ” Choi, Felipe Barreto Schuch, Schuch wasn’t, Schuch, Ben Singh, wasn’t, Parco Siu, ” Singh, “, ” Schuch Organizations: CNN, European College of, Disorders, Vrije University, Harvard Medical School, Federal University of Santa, University of South, University of Hong Locations: Amsterdam, Netherlands, Boston, Federal University of Santa Maria, Brazil, University of South Australia, University of Hong Kong

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