Two long-forgotten cities have been discovered in Uzbekistan's southeast, buried for centuries under mountainous terrain.The urban centers, Tashbulak and Tugunbulak, are located about five kilometers
2024-10-25
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Researchers Rediscover Centuries Old Lost Silk Road Cities Hidden In Uzbekistan's Mountains
Calls To Charge Tourists To Enter Paris' Notre-Dame Cathedral
French ministers have raised the idea of charging tourists to enter Paris' world-famous Notre-Dame cathedral when it opens in December after a five-year restoration, a proposal that drew a rebuke from
2024-10-24
National Geographic Unveils 2025 Travel Hotspots: 'Fun' Takes Center Stage
National Geographic has revealed its annual list of the "Best of the World" travel destinations for 2025, highlighting locations that prioritize fun, culture, and discovery. The announcement came Tues
2024-10-24
American Airlines Tests New Boarding Technology To Stop 'Gate Lice'
Airports across the U.S. are notorious for chaotic boarding processes, with passengers often crowding the gate before their group is called. American Airlines has rolled out a new technology in hopes
2024-10-24
West Wing Actor Bradley Whitford Unleashes On Donald Trump: 'He's A Draft Dodger Who Wraps Himself In The Flag'
Actor Bradley Whitford, from the popular series The West Wing, let loose a fury of words about Donald Trump while campaigning for Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Walz.In his hometown of
2024-10-23
'Criminally Great' Dessert Named After Late D.C. Mayor Marion Barry Called 'Racist'
The regional chain &pizza has apologized and pulled a dessert menu item called "Marion Berry Knots," after sparking outrage.The dessert, named after the controversial former Washington D.C. Mayor
2024-10-23
Meta Revives Controversial Facial Recognition Program In Effort To Combat Celebrity Scam Ads
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is ramping up efforts to curb celebrity endorsement scams by using a controversial facial recognition system it shut down years ago.The program is a
2024-10-23
ABBA's Bjorn Among 11,000 Artists Issuing AI Warning
Thousands of artists including ABBA singer Bjorn Ulvaeus, Hollywood actress Julianne Moore and Nobel laureate Kazuo Ishiguro have signed a statement warning about the unlicensed use of artificial inte
2024-10-22
Adaptations Of Tibetan Women Shine Light On Human Evolution In High Altitude Plateau
Inhabitants of the Tibetan Plateau have evolved over thousands of years to thrive in low-oxygen environments, according to a new study. Researchers reveal that the adaptation allows Tibetans to surviv
2024-10-22
Anne Frank's Secret Annex Replica To Make US Debut In New York On Holocaust Remembrance Day
A new immersive exhibit featuring a full-scale replica of Anne Frank's secret annex is set to open in New York. This will mark the first time the Anne Frank House will display this iconic recreation o
2024-10-22
Actor Sells Likeness To AI Firm, Finds His Face Used In Venezuelan Propaganda Video
A British character actor now finds his likeness has been used in political propaganda.During the pandemic, actor Dan Dewhirst, known for his role in Prometheus and the Netflix series ''The Dark Cryst
2024-10-21
Airport Puts Time Limit On Goodbye Hugs: 'Inhumane'
A hugging policy at a New Zealand airport has raised eyebrows and sparked discussions about the balance between emotional farewells and operational efficiency.The Dunedin Airport on South Island airpo
2024-10-21
