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Fox News
29-05-2025
- Science
- Fox News
Archaeologists solve grim mystery of 1,500-year-old bucket found at historic tourist site
Print Close By Andrea Margolis Published May 29, 2025 Archaeologists recently discovered the purpose of a mysterious 1,500-year-old bucket at one of England's most historic sites – and it wasn't pleasant. The National Trust released a statement about the Byzantine Bromeswell bucket, found at Sutton Hoo, in May. The site of two ancient Anglo-Saxon cemeteries, Sutton Hoo has offered a wealth of knowledge about pre-Norman British history since its first excavation in 1938. STRANGE VIKING GRAVE WITH 'CHRISTIAN OVERTONES' DISCOVERED BY PERPLEXED ARCHAEOLOGISTS: 'VERY UNUSUAL' During an excavation last summer, archaeologists unearthed the base of the Bromeswell bucket, which dates back to the 6th century. Different fragments of the bucket were uncovered in past excavations, but this latest discovery gave researchers more to study. With the base in hand, researchers quickly went to work to analyze the artifact with a variety of techniques, including computerized tomography, CT scans and X-rays – and they found an answer. In a morbid turn of events, experts learned the bucket was used to hold the cremated remains of an important person, and their grave goods. "The cremated human and animal bones uncovered confirm the find was used as a cremation vessel," the National Trust noted. The organization added, "Cremated human bones included parts of a talus (ankle bone) and fragments of a skull vault (the upper part of the skull that protects the brain)." "It's a remarkable mixture – a vessel from the southern, classical world containing the remains of a very northern, very Germanic cremation." The bucket dates back to the 500s. It's decorated with a hunting scene depicting men armed with swords and shields, as well as dogs and lions – painting a vivid picture of life in the past. "The latest fragments include feet, paws, the base of shields and even the missing face of one of the men," the statement described. It is believed the bucket came from Antioch in the Byzantine Empire, now located in modern Turkey. The National Trust noted, "Letterforms used within the bucket's design suggest it was made in the 6th century, meaning it was already 100 years old when it arrived here at Sutton Hoo." Researchers also found "a mystery object" that turned out to be a double-sided comb made from an antler. Interestingly, the object had not been burned. LATE BRONZE AGE SETTLEMENT DATING BACK 3,000 YEARS UNCOVERED AMID ROAD WORK: 'IMPORTANT DISCOVERY' The National Trust said the presence of the comb suggests the Anglo-Saxons took grooming seriously, as combs have been found in male and female burials before. "Slightly less romantically, combs also would have been useful in the control of lice," the statement said. "Although the human bone in the cremation couldn't be sexed, it's hoped that ancient DNA from the owner might survive on the comb, and analysis could reveal more about them." National Trust archaeologist Angus Wainwright said that he was "hopeful" future research will uncover new insight into "this very special burial." For more Lifestyle articles, visit "We knew that this bucket would have been a rare and prized possession back in Anglo-Saxon times, but it's always been a mystery why it was buried," Wainwright said. "Now we know it was used to contain the remains of an important person in the Sutton Hoo community." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER Anglo-Saxon expert Helen Geake told the National Trust the puzzle of the Bromeswell bucket has "finally" been solved. "It's always been a mystery why it was buried." "Now we know that it is the first of these rare objects ever to have been used in a cremation burial," she said. "It's a remarkable mixture – a vessel from the southern, classical world containing the remains of a very northern, very Germanic cremation." She also said the find "epitomizes the strangeness" of Sutton Hoo, which has captivated British history enthusiasts for decades. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP "It has ship burials, horse burials, mound burials and now bath-bucket burials," Geake observed. "Who knows what else?" Print Close URL
Fox News
24-04-2025
- Politics
- Fox News
Detained migrants given as few as 12 hours to contest deportation under Alien Enemies Act, ICE document says
Print Close By Andrea Margolis, Bill Mears, Shannon Bream Published April 24, 2025 The Trump administration is giving migrants as few as 12 hours to contest their deportation after being formally notified, according to an unsealed document released Thursday. The filing came from a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) official. The document was revealed in Texas federal court in a pending challenge from lawyers representing detained migrants held in the state. "Although there may be fact-specific exceptional cases, in a general case, after an alien is served with Form AEA 21-B, the alien is given a reasonable amount of time, and no less than 12 hours, including the ability to make a telephone call, to indicate or express an intent to file a habeas petition," the document states. "If the alien does not express any such intention, then ICE may proceed with the removal, though such removal may not actually occur for many more hours or days, giving the alien additional time to express an intent." ACLU APPEALS TO SUPREME COURT TO STOP VENEZUELAN DEPORTATIONS; BOASBERG HOLDS EMERGENCY HEARING FRIDAY NIGHT Typically, those set to be deported would be allowed to file a habeas petition under the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 within a 24-hour time period, which the document also addresses. "If the alien does express an intent to file a habeas petition, the alien is given a reasonable amount of time, and no less than 24 hours, to actually file that petition," the unsealed document reads. "If the alien does not file such a petition within 24 hours, then ICE may proceed with the removal, though such removal may not actually occur for many more hours or days, giving the alien additional time to file the petition." DEMOCRAT SENATOR VAN HOLLEN MEETS, SHAKES HANDS WITH ABREGO GARCIA The document's unsealing came days after the Supreme Court moved to halt President Donald Trump 's deportations of Venezuelan criminals under the Alien Enemies Act. The decision, which was issued early Saturday morning, was contested by Justice Samuel Alito and Justice Clarence Thomas. "I refused to join the Court's order because we had no good reason to think that, under the circumstances, issuing an order at midnight was necessary or appropriate," Alito wrote in his dissent. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP "Both the Executive and the Judiciary have an obligation to follow the law. The Executive must proceed under the terms of our order in Trump v. J. G. G., 604 U. S. ___ (2025) (per curiam), and this Court should follow established procedures." Print Close URL
Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Yahoo
6 dead after tourist submarine sinks off Egypt's coast: officials
Six people have died and nine were injured when a tourist submarine sank off the Egyptian coast on Thursday, according to the Associated Press. All the victims were Russian, and were among 45 passengers aboard the tourist submarine, said provincial officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity due to not having authorization to speak to the media. The sinking happened off one of the beaches in the tourist promenade area in the Red Sea resort of Hurghada, and that is where 29 people were rescued. There were some minors on board the submarine, Russian consular officials in Hurghada said, according to the AP. It is unknown how many crew members were on the submarine. At Least 16 Tourists Missing After Egyptian Yacht Carrying Americans Sinks In High-waves Red Sea The sub belonged to Sindbad hotel in Hurghada. It took off on a regularly scheduled tour to view coral reefs at around 10 a.m. Thursday and went under about half a mile from shore. Read On The Fox News App The vessel, which was operated by a Hurghada-based company called Sindbad Submarines, had 44 passenger seats, two pilot seats, and a round viewing window for each passenger, according to the company website. Us-egyptian Archaeological Team Uncovers 4,000-Year-old Tomb Near Luxor With Jewelry, Other Artifacts The people rescued were taken to hospitals and are in stable condition, according to the Russian cause of the submarine's sinking is not yet known. Back in November, a tourist yacht sank in the Red Sea after warnings of rough waters, Egyptian officials said. At least four people drowned, while 33 were rescued. Some were missing following the sinking. Two American tourists had been onboard. Tourism is an important sector of Egypt's economy, but many tourist companies have stopped or limited travel on the Red Sea due to the dangers from conflicts in the region. Fox News Digital's Andrea Margolis and The Associated Press contributed to this article source: 6 dead after tourist submarine sinks off Egypt's coast: officials
Fox News
16-02-2025
- Health
- Fox News
Snack product recalled due to 'undeclared almonds' detected in packaging
The Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Company, LLC, has issued a product recall due to "undeclared almonds" that were found in its milk chocolate-covered macadamia nut product sold in 1-ounce pouches. The company, based in Kea'au, Hawaii, made the announcement on Feb. 15, 2025. The company is voluntarily recalling one batch of its macadamia nut pouches "due to the presence of undeclared almonds, which are an allergen." The announcement appeared on the U.S. Food & Drug Administration's website. "Consumers who have allergies to almonds," the FDA notice also indicates, "run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product." To date, "no illnesses or adverse reactions have been reported … in connection with this issue," the notice also says. The voluntarily recalled Mauna Loa Milk Chocolate Covered Macadamias snack (1 oz.) pouches were distributed to two different retail locations in Southern California, the company said. The two retailers are World Market and Abraham & Sons, Inc. The product comes packaged in a 1-oz. pouch — "with UPC 0 72992 04260 3, marked with lot number K4351 and best by date 07 2026 on the back of the packaging," the notice on the FDA's site says. The company began the voluntary recall after its internal quality control process found that the affected batch contained undeclared almonds, according to the notice. The batch was made by a third-party co-manufacturer. "Immediate action was taken to contain the affected product, notify the third-party co-manufacturer, alert consumers and distributors — and report the issue to the FDA," the company said. The company said in its notice, "We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and remain committed to ensuring the highest standards of safety and quality in our products." Other product recalls have been in the news lately. As FOX Business recently reported, FDA officials recently escalated the recall of certain Quaker Oats pancake mixes, increasing the recall category to the most serious level. For more Lifestyle articles, visit The Quaker Oats Company, a subsidiary of Pepsi Co., previously announced the limited recall of certain boxes of Pearl Milling Company Original Pancake & Waffle Mix on Jan. 14. Pearl Milling was originally branded as Aunt Jemima before 2021. This past Thursday, the FDA updated the recall category to Class I, which pertains to "situation[s] in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death." Also recently recalled: a brand of alfalfa sprouts, 60 doughnut products and a brand of breadcrumbs. Andrea Margolis of Fox News Digital contributed reporting.
Yahoo
05-02-2025
- General
- Yahoo
NTSB: Black Hawk was flying too high when it collided with passenger plane over Washington DC, killing 67
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) on Tuesday said the Army Black Hawk helicopter that crashed into a PSA Airlines CRJ700 airliner on Jan. 29, killing 67, was flying too high. Flight traffic data obtained by the NTSB confirms the Black Hawk was at 300 feet on the air traffic control display at the time of the midair crash, which is 100 feet higher than the 200-foot ceiling for helicopters flying in the National Capital Region. Since the data was rounded to the nearest 100 feet, officials need additional information to verify data points from the Black Hawk. That will require recovering the aircraft from the water, which is slated to happen later this week. Harrowing Video From Military Base Shows New Angle Of Midair Crash Catastrophe Preliminary information showed there was a change in the aircraft's pitch, indicating the plane pulled up prior to the crash. Read On The Fox News App NTSB investigators continue to transcribe the cockpit voice recorders for both aircraft. Synchronization work for the Black Hawk flight data recorder and cockpit voice recorder is ongoing. Victims Identified In Dc Plane Crash Involving American Airlines Jet And Military Helicopter Wreckage from the passenger plane is still being recovered from the Potomac River, with new finds including the right wing, center fuselage, part of the left wing and left fuselage, significant portions of the forward cabin and cockpit, vertical and horizontal stabilizers, tail cone, rudder, elevators, TCAS computer and quick access recorder. The recovered wreckage will be moved to a secure location for a wreckage layout examination. "The aircraft systems group continues to review maintenance paperwork for the CRJ700 and the helicopter airworthiness group continues to review maintenance records for the Black Hawk," according to the NTSB. As of Tuesday, the bodies of all 67 identified victims were pulled from the river. Fox News Digital's Andrea Margolis and Rick Eggleston contributed to this article source: NTSB: Black Hawk was flying too high when it collided with passenger plane over Washington DC, killing 67
