Saudi Oil Minister Tells Speculators to ‘Watch Out’: Qatar Forum
Saudi Arabia’s top energy official issued another warning to oil short-sellers, just over a week before the OPEC+
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UK Service Firms Report Fastest Rise in Costs in Three Months
Britain’s service-sector companies reported the fastest increase in cost pressures in three months, the latest sign that the
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Melissa McCarthy says she was left 'physically ill' after working on toxic set that had crew 'weeping'
Melissa McCarthy realized she can’t remain quiet amid inappropriate working conditions
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'Comfort women': Last known Taiwanese survivor dies at 92
Activists estimate 200,000 people were forced into sexual slavery by Japan's forces in World War Two.
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Indian Banks Are Set for a Profit Boost on Bank Notes Withdrawal
A key metric of profitability for Indian banks, lending margins, is set to get a boost as the
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Greek Politicians Speed-Up the Process to Hold a New Election
Greece’s leading political candidates are accelerating the process to call a new election — the second in about
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UK’s Hunt to Meet With Food Manufacturers to Discuss High Prices
Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt will meet with food manufacturers to raise concerns about high food prices
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Saudi Energy Minister Tells Oil Speculators to ‘Watch Out’
Saudi Arabia’s top energy official issued another warning to oil short-sellers, just over a week before the OPEC+
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Here's why Idaho student murder suspect Brian Kohberger may have chosen to 'stand silent' in court, experts say
Bryan Kohberger, the man accused of stabbing four Idaho college students to death, sat wordlessly in court during his arraignment on Wednesday as a judge read aloud the murder and burglary charges against him and asked whether the suspect was prepared to announce his plea.
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Ancient Greek statue showing 'woman using laptop' has people thinking time travel real
An ancient Greek statue of a woman seemingly using a laptop has sparked time travel theories online. "Grave Naiskos of an Enthroned Woman with an Attendant" is a 37-inch marble statue created around 1000 BC and shows a woman opening a laptop-like item as it's held up by an attendant. The item has two surfaces opened at a 90-degree angle, resembling a laptop. It also has two holes in the side of it, prompting theories that it could be a USB port or headphone jack- thus "proving" time travel is real. Sign up for our free Indy100 weekly newsletter Because the statue depicts a woman opening the laptop-like item, many are convinced the ancient Greeks were time traveling. But according to the Getty Collection, there is a reasonable explanation for the item. The item the woman is opening is actually a shadow box used in funerary by ancient Greeks. Apparently, the statue is depicting a deceased woman reaching for the shadow box held by her attendant. This "has a long history in Greek funerary art," according to the Getty Collection. It's unclear if the attendant represents a young family member in mourning or a servant or enslaved person. But the Getty Collection notes that the deceased woman came from a wealthy family. As for the USB-like holes: "The two holes apparent on its base are evidence of an ancient repair, perhaps in the form of two metal pins intended to hold a now lost marble component in place. The thinness of the box indicates that, like many works of ancient art, this relief was not intended as a photographic depiction of reality, but to convey the wealth and status of the deceased." Alas, the statue does not depict the possibility of time travel. The statue is currently available for viewing at the Getty Villa in Los Angeles, California. Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
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Scottish Biotech ILC Therapeutics Signs R&D Partnership With Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC
BIOCITY, MOTHERWELL, Scotland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 23, 2023--
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GQG’s Jain Raises Adani Stake by About 10% for $3.5 Billion Bet
Veteran investor Rajiv Jain’s GQG Partners LLC has raised its stake in billionaire Gautam Adani’s conglomerate by about
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