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Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman took up metal detecting after workers found a medieval jug at his Suffolk home; his searches later uncovered more than 200 Roman coins and a previously unknown farmstead

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Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman took up metal detecting after workers found a medieval jug at his Suffolk home; his searches later uncovered more than 200 Roman coins and a previously unknown farmstead

Bill Wyman, best known as the original bassist of the Rolling Stones, turned an accidental discovery on his Suffolk property into a serious pursuit of archaeology. After workers digging at his country home unearthed a medieval jug, he took up metal detecting to explore the land further. Over time, his searches revealed more than 200 … Read more

California couple says county entered their property for road-safety work, they spent $300,000 fixing alleged damage and then received a $676,703 bill; fresh federal court order keeps part of fight alive

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California couple says county entered their property for road-safety work, they spent $300,000 fixing alleged damage and then received a $676,703 bill; fresh federal court order keeps part of fight alive

Rubin and Stein said they spent more than $300,000 repairing hazardous conditions they alleged were caused by the county (Representational AI photo) A California couple who say Santa Clara County damaged their property while trying to deal with a landslide threatening a public road have been allowed to continue parts of their legal fight. The … Read more

In 1985, Bill Freeman’s three-sided zipper was rejected and left in his garage; 40 years later, MIT revived it as a shape-shifting fastener

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In 1985, Bill Freeman's three-sided zipper was rejected and left in his garage; 40 years later, MIT revived it as a shape-shifting fastener

In 1985, electrical engineer Bill Freeman imagined a zipper that could do more than join two pieces of material. His three-sided design used a slider to bring three strips together, potentially changing the shape and stiffness of objects. The idea was rejected by an innovation fund, but Freeman patented the mechanism and kept his prototype … Read more

Trump leaks senator’s number after row over clock-change bill: What’s the dispute

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Trump leaks senator’s number after row over clock-change bill: What’s the dispute

Trump posted what he said was Cotton’s cellphone number on social media. US President Donald Trump has publicly clashed with fellow Republican Senator Tom Cotton over a proposal to keep daylight saving time in place throughout the year.The dispute took an unusual turn on Saturday when Trump posted what he said was Cotton’s cellphone number … Read more

End employment-based Green Card, prioritize English proficiency: Republican Senator brings new America First bill

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End employment-based Green Card, prioritize English proficiency: Republican Senator brings new America First bill

Republican Senator proposes new legislation to end employment-based Green Card. Amid several sweeping changes to the US immigration rules, Republican Senator Tommy Tuberville has introduced new legislation seeking to end Green Card lottery and employment-based Green Cards. This is just legislation and many such pieces of legislation are proposed regularly by lawmakers, which never see … Read more

Quote of the day by Bill Nye: ‘To leave the world better than you found it, sometimes you have to…’

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Bill Nye during the Clinton Global Initiative 2026 Annual Meeting in New York City, (REUTERS/Jeenah Moon)

“To leave the world better than you found it, sometimes you have to pick up other people’s trash.” — Bill Nye Bill Nye during the Clinton Global Initiative 2026 Annual Meeting in New York City, (REUTERS/Jeenah Moon) A piece of litter lying on a street corner may not belong to the person who notices it. … Read more

California’s $886 million utility bill relief: Why many are getting money back – check if you qualify

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California households are receiving automatic summer utility credits. (Representational photo) (Unsplash)

Millions of California households are receiving automatic credits on their electricity bills this summer, with the state saying the payments will provide an average of about $75 in relief as power use rises during the hottest months. California households are receiving automatic summer utility credits. (Representational photo) (Unsplash) California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the $886 … Read more

China opposes US sanctions bill, says will not accept ‘long-arm jurisdiction’

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China opposes US sanctions bill, says will not accept 'long-arm jurisdiction'

Beijing, China on Thursday rejected the US “long-arm jurisdiction” to impose tariffs on purchases of Russian oil and gas, saying its normal trade and economic cooperation with other countries should not be subject to interference or coercion by third parties. China opposes US sanctions bill, says will not accept ‘long-arm jurisdiction’ The US House of … Read more

Russia sanctions bill threatening 100% tariffs on India, others clears House, heads to Trump’s desk

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The passage of the bill came after members of the majority Republican party unexpectedly brought the crucial and controversial bill to a vote this week. (REUTERS)

The US House of Representatives passed a sanctions bill on Russia by a 262-159 margin, which grants the Trump administration the authority to place tariffs of up to 100% on the five top purchasers of Russian oil and gas, which includes India. The bill – officially known as the Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning Russia and … Read more

Will Trump’s crypto bill become law despite opposition from Democrats and banks?

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Trump-backed crypto bill faces Senate vote amid opposition from Democrats and banks. (AFP)

The Senate is expected to hold a procedural vote on Tuesday on the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, also known as the Clarity Act. The bill is one of the biggest efforts yet to create a clear set of rules for the cryptocurrency industry in the US. Trump-backed crypto bill faces Senate vote amid opposition … Read more