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One summer evening as the sun sank behind the Dnipro River, the mammoth waterway that bisects Ukraine, Anatolii Volkov walked along a river beach, head down.A Ukrainian archaeologist, Mr. Volkov looked as if he was just taking a stroll. But he was actually examining the mostly dried-up ground of a former reservoir that has revealed a treasure trove of artifacts after a catastrophic explosion at the Kakhovka dam sent 4.8 trillion gallons of water gushing downstream, emptying the reservoir and scraping away the sand and silt that had covered the objects for centuries.“Look at this,” he said.He bent down and…

Willow started it all, at least when it comes to wearable breast pumps.I remember seeing the first version of Willow’s wearable breast pumps at CES 2017. It was one of the buzziest devices to come out of the show, and while I was years from ever needing one, I was thrilled to see something that would make future motherhood a little easier.Years later, here I am, finally trying wearable breast pumps left and right, which includes the third generation of the original Willow breast pump. It has one of the highest price tags on the market, but also does some…

Extreme temperatures and a lack of electrical power are a deadly combination, and one that is being felt across Iraq. The country is one of the world’s most vulnerable to climate change, faced with scorching heatwaves, reduced rainfall, water scarcity, and desertification. At the emergency department of the Al-Ramadi Teaching Hospital, in Iraq’s Anbar province, Dr Ziad Tariq says he receives at least 10 to 15 patients daily suffering from heat stroke and dehydration during the summer. “A cleaner working outdoors in Ramadi under these conditions was admitted to us last year with heat stroke,” Tariq told Al Jazeera on…

There are still plenty of ways to get your student debt wiped away.The Supreme Court’s decision on Friday to block President Biden’s loan forgiveness program will be an enormous disappointment for the 43 million people who might have benefited from having up to $20,000 of debt canceled, but millions of borrowers have already gotten relief thanks to a grab bag of methods that are still available.That’s because the Supreme Court’s disapproval of the plan does not change laws and regulations that already give many federal student loan borrowers an escape hatch.On Friday afternoon the White House announced a new effort…

Giant viruses may try out all sorts of funky lewks. New images reveal the varied — and sometimes whimsical — shapes of hundreds of potential soil-dwelling giant viruses. One shape is dubbed “haircut” for its fibers that bristle like freshly buzzed hair. “Gorgon” has tubelike appendages snaking from its shell. And flaps poking out of “turtle” resemble the reptile’s head, limbs and tail, virologist Matthias Fischer and colleagues report June 30 at bioRxiv.org. These and other peculiar-looking shapes “clearly tell us that we’ve underestimated how structurally diverse these viruses are,” says Fischer, of the Max Planck Institute for Medical Research…

It feels like the perfect night for Taylor Swift to give Bianka Bryant a very special gift. While performing “22” during her Aug. 3 Era’s Tour stop in Los Angeles, the singer took a moment to give the 6-year-old—who attended the show with her mom Vanessa Bryant and sister Natalia Bryant—the black hat she gifts a fan during the number. Afterwards, Bianka gave Taylor a hug, and Vanessa seemed truly moved by the Grammy winner’s gesture. Sharing a picture of the sweet moment on Instagram, she wrote, “We love you @taylorswift.” And, of course, the Bryants further showed their love for the “Anti-Hero” artist with their…

Former President Trump’s legal fights set up an unprecedented situation as he battles for the GOP presidential nomination. Trump pleaded not guilty on Thursday to charges related to the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol and his efforts to stay in power. Russian warship hit in Ukrainian naval drone attack, Ukrainian officials say Lawmakers react to solid jobs report, hiring slowdown: Live updates It’s the third time Trump has entered a not guilty plea on various charges brought against him this year. Further charges could come from the state of Georgia as soon as this month. In the months…

On some summer days, I prefer to lurk, like a mushroom, in a dank corner of my house — and not just to escape the record heat. I don’t want to glance outside and be reminded that I should be barbecuing somewhere.I wouldn’t go as far as to count myself among the people in a 2023 YouGov survey who named August the third most-hated month of the year, but I do find that summer often puts me on edge. Studies have shown links between rising temperatures and issues ranging from aggression to mental fatigue.It’s not uncommon to feel cranky in…

‘Nimona’Watch it on Netflix.Nimona is a shape-shifter, a monster, a misunderstood hellion with a heart of gold. Voiced by Chloë Grace Moretz, the title character busts into a futuristic world where knights defend the castle and the powerful might not be as benevolent as they’d like the citizens to believe. Based on a best-selling graphic novel by ND Stevenson and directed by Nick Bruno and Troy Quane (who also co-directed “Spies in Disguise”), this 2023 animated feature from Netflix gives young children a mile-a-minute main character who slides between “good guy” and “bad guy” status, defying the usual stereotypes. Stevenson…

The Yankees host the Astros Friday night for the second of a four-game series in the Bronx. Over the past few seasons, this rivalry has become one of the most competitive in the league. With both teams needing a win tonight, we should have another great baseball game.Houston won nine of the 11 matchups in 2022 (including postseason). The Yankees won the first game of this series last night. Tonight, we aren’t going to pick a winner. Instead, we are going to pivot to an over play. The run total is set at nine, and there’s reason to think the bats will be out…