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In the dense jungles of southern Mexico, scientists have uncovered clues of an ancient Mayan city using laser technology. This forgotten city, tentatively named Valeriana, might have been as bustling as the well-known city of Calakmul. Researchers believe that vast areas between known Mayan sites we

The Story of Nishad Singh: Cooperation, Not Jail Time

Nishad Singh, former engineering boss at FTX, got off lightly. No jail time, just three years of supervision. Why? He cooperated with the government, helping unravel the crypto exchange's fraud. The judge praised his limited role compared to others like FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried. Singh also forf

sports

Yankees Ban Fans, Give Tickets to Cancer Patient After Fan Interference

The New York Yankees decided to ban two enthusiastic fans, Austin Capobianco and John Peter, from attending Game 5 of the World Series. The ban came after they snatched the ball from Mookie Betts' glove during a pop-out in Game 4. Instead of those fans, the team chose to give the tickets to a pediat

Ex-Outcome Health Analyst Sentenced to Probation for Fraud Scheme

Kathryn Choi, a former analyst at Outcome Health, has been sentenced to three years of probation and 200 hours of community service. This comes after she admitted her role in a massive fraud scheme at the Chicago-based company. Prosecutors claim the scheme, worth over $1 billion, involved lying abou

finance

Bitcoin vs. Gold: Which Is the Better Investment?

Bitcoin is making waves, climbing towards $70, 000, while gold hit a record $2, 733 per ounce. Investors are flocking to these assets due to global uncertainty, like the Fed’s rate cuts and tensions in the Middle East. But which one is a better investment? Matthew Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at

The Menendez Brothers' Court Date: A New Hope for Freedom?

The Menendez brothers, Erik and Lyle, are heading back to court on December 11. This time, they're not just fighting for their freedom, but also for a chance to rewrite their story. Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón is pushing to have their sentences changed, potentially setting the

politics

Virginia's Voter Purge: Supreme Court Gives Green Light

In a quick move, the Supreme Court's conservative justices let Virginia continue its voter registration purge. This comes after a federal judge found the state illegally removed over 1, 600 voters in the last two months. Virginia says it's targeting non-citizens, but critics worry that American citi

The Confusing Case of the Chicago Synagogue Shooting

Last Saturday morning, a Jewish man was shot on his way to a synagogue in Chicago. The 22-year-old suspect, Sidi Mohamed Abdallahi, was heard shouting "Allahu Akbar" before the attack. However, despite the clear religious motive, officials haven't charged him with a hate crime yet. Abdallahi is curr

weather

Devastating Floods in Valencia: A Storm's Deadly Impact

In Spain, the usually sunny region of Valencia was hit by a massive storm that left at least 64 people dead. The rain poured down so hard that some places got a year's worth of rain in just one night! This isn't something that happens every day. In fact, the last time it rained this much in such a s

health

Medical Bills After Childbirth: A Struggle for the Middle Class