Lottery Winners Donate Millions to Charity
Sheffield couple Barbara and Ray Wragg won £7.6m on the National Lottery in January 2000, retiring and donating most of their winnings to various charities, including hospitals and World War II veterans, before Barbara's death in 2018.
Lottery Winners Donate Millions to Charity
Sheffield couple Barbara and Ray Wragg won £7.6m on the National Lottery in January 2000, retiring and donating most of their winnings to various charities, including hospitals and World War II veterans, before Barbara's death in 2018.
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Anthropology of Gift-Giving: From Ancient Practices to Modern Consumerism
Anthropologist Chip Colwell explores the anthropological reasons behind gift-giving, highlighting Marcel Mauss's theory of gift-giving involving giving, receiving, and reciprocating, contrasting ancient extravagant gift-giving practices with modern consumerism's excessive gift-giving and waste.
Anthropology of Gift-Giving: From Ancient Practices to Modern Consumerism
Anthropologist Chip Colwell explores the anthropological reasons behind gift-giving, highlighting Marcel Mauss's theory of gift-giving involving giving, receiving, and reciprocating, contrasting ancient extravagant gift-giving practices with modern consumerism's excessive gift-giving and waste.
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Israel Confirms Haniyeh Assassination, Vows to Target Houthis
Israel's Defense Minister confirmed the July assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran and vowed to eliminate Houthi leaders in Yemen, escalating the conflict amidst ongoing ceasefire talks in Gaza and continued Israeli military operations which have killed 45,317 Palestinians and three...
Israel Confirms Haniyeh Assassination, Vows to Target Houthis
Israel's Defense Minister confirmed the July assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran and vowed to eliminate Houthi leaders in Yemen, escalating the conflict amidst ongoing ceasefire talks in Gaza and continued Israeli military operations which have killed 45,317 Palestinians and three...
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Israel Confirms Haniyeh Assassination Amidst Escalating Regional Conflict
Israel's Defense Minister publicly admitted to the July assassination of Hamas's Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, part of an ongoing campaign targeting leaders of Iran-backed groups following October's Hamas attacks on Israel, which killed 1,200 Israelis and resulted in the capture of 251 hostages. The Hou...
Israel Confirms Haniyeh Assassination Amidst Escalating Regional Conflict
Israel's Defense Minister publicly admitted to the July assassination of Hamas's Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, part of an ongoing campaign targeting leaders of Iran-backed groups following October's Hamas attacks on Israel, which killed 1,200 Israelis and resulted in the capture of 251 hostages. The Hou...
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Renewed Offensive in Kursk: North Korean Troops Intensify Fighting
A renewed Russian and North Korean offensive in the Kursk region, involving approximately 50-60,000 troops, aims to sever Ukrainian supply lines along the Sumy-Sudzha highway, potentially leading to a Ukrainian retreat. Heavy North Korean casualties (estimated at 1,100-3,000) highlight the intensity...
Renewed Offensive in Kursk: North Korean Troops Intensify Fighting
A renewed Russian and North Korean offensive in the Kursk region, involving approximately 50-60,000 troops, aims to sever Ukrainian supply lines along the Sumy-Sudzha highway, potentially leading to a Ukrainian retreat. Heavy North Korean casualties (estimated at 1,100-3,000) highlight the intensity...
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AI Blood Tests Detect Early-Stage Cancers, Including Uterine Cancer
AI-powered blood tests show promise in detecting early-stage cancers, including uterine cancer, by analyzing molecular patterns in blood samples too subtle for human detection; challenges include data scarcity and sharing limitations, but the technology could also expedite pneumonia diagnosis.
AI Blood Tests Detect Early-Stage Cancers, Including Uterine Cancer
AI-powered blood tests show promise in detecting early-stage cancers, including uterine cancer, by analyzing molecular patterns in blood samples too subtle for human detection; challenges include data scarcity and sharing limitations, but the technology could also expedite pneumonia diagnosis.
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2024 Athletic Achievements Set Stage for 2025
The 2024 sporting calendar saw Lamine Yamal win the Golden Boy award, Faith Kipyegon set three world records, and Noah Lyles win three gold medals at the World Athletics Championships; 2025 promises continued success for these and other athletes across various disciplines.
2024 Athletic Achievements Set Stage for 2025
The 2024 sporting calendar saw Lamine Yamal win the Golden Boy award, Faith Kipyegon set three world records, and Noah Lyles win three gold medals at the World Athletics Championships; 2025 promises continued success for these and other athletes across various disciplines.
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Beverley's Medieval Sanctuary: Refuge and Exile
Medieval Beverley, England, offered sanctuary to those accused of manslaughter, allowing 40 days of refuge before trial or exile, a practice rooted in Old Testament traditions and formalized by King Athelstan in 934; the system ended with Henry VIII.
Beverley's Medieval Sanctuary: Refuge and Exile
Medieval Beverley, England, offered sanctuary to those accused of manslaughter, allowing 40 days of refuge before trial or exile, a practice rooted in Old Testament traditions and formalized by King Athelstan in 934; the system ended with Henry VIII.
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Gaza Humanitarian Crisis Worsens Amidst Israeli Aid Blockade
Three hours after the world celebrates Christmas, the humanitarian situation in Gaza deteriorates, with only 12 aid trucks reaching the north in 75 days due to Israel's systematic obstruction of aid, according to Oxfam. Heavy rains flood displacement camps, and the UN warns of untenable living condi...
Gaza Humanitarian Crisis Worsens Amidst Israeli Aid Blockade
Three hours after the world celebrates Christmas, the humanitarian situation in Gaza deteriorates, with only 12 aid trucks reaching the north in 75 days due to Israel's systematic obstruction of aid, according to Oxfam. Heavy rains flood displacement camps, and the UN warns of untenable living condi...
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Parker Solar Probe Makes History with Closest-Ever Flyby of the Sun
NASA's Parker Solar Probe successfully flew through the Sun's atmosphere on December 25th, 2023, reaching a record-breaking proximity of 3.8 million miles from the Sun's surface. Communication is down until December 27th, when scientists expect confirmation that it survived extreme heat and radiatio...
Parker Solar Probe Makes History with Closest-Ever Flyby of the Sun
NASA's Parker Solar Probe successfully flew through the Sun's atmosphere on December 25th, 2023, reaching a record-breaking proximity of 3.8 million miles from the Sun's surface. Communication is down until December 27th, when scientists expect confirmation that it survived extreme heat and radiatio...
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Israel Claims Responsibility for Haniyeh Assassination
Israel officially admitted responsibility for the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, five months after the event, escalating tensions with Iran; Defense Minister Katz stated this publicly on Monday, adding threats against other groups.
Israel Claims Responsibility for Haniyeh Assassination
Israel officially admitted responsibility for the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, five months after the event, escalating tensions with Iran; Defense Minister Katz stated this publicly on Monday, adding threats against other groups.
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Guatemala Rescues 160 Children from Lev Tahor Sect Amidst Abuse Accusations
Guatemalan authorities rescued 160 children from the ultra-orthodox Jewish sect Lev Tahor following accusations of human trafficking, child abuse, and forced pregnancy, based on reports from four escaped minors who detailed abusive conditions; osseous remains were also found on the property.
Guatemala Rescues 160 Children from Lev Tahor Sect Amidst Abuse Accusations
Guatemalan authorities rescued 160 children from the ultra-orthodox Jewish sect Lev Tahor following accusations of human trafficking, child abuse, and forced pregnancy, based on reports from four escaped minors who detailed abusive conditions; osseous remains were also found on the property.
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