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Yahoo
27-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Ancient tombs more than 3,000 years old unearthed in Egypt
Sign up for CNN's Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. Three tombs dating back thousands of years have been unearthed in an ancient Egyptian burial complex. The tombs of three prominent statesmen from the New Kingdom era (1539 to 1077 BCE) have been uncovered in Luxor, according to Egypt's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities. The discovery was made in the Dra'Abu El Naga, an important non-royal necropolis in Luxor, the ministry said in a statement Monday. The excavation was carried out entirely by Egyptians, according to Sherif Fathy, minister of tourism and antiquities, who called it a 'significant' discovery for the country's archaeological record in a post on the ministry's Instagram account. Inscriptions inside the tombs allowed the excavation team to identify the names and titles of their owners, said Mohamed Ismail Khaled, secretary-general of Egypt's Supreme Council of Antiquities, in the statement. Further work will be needed to complete cleaning and studying remaining inscriptions in the tombs. One of the tombs belongs to a person called Amun-em-Ipet from the Ramesside period (usually considered to be the 19th and 20th dynasties) who either worked in the temple or the estate of Amun, the deity revered as king of the gods. Most scenes in his tomb were destroyed, except for depictions of furniture carriers and a banquet scene, the ministry said. Another tomb, dating back to the 18th dynasty, belonged to someone named Baki who worked as a granary supervisor, the ministry said. The third tomb, also dating back to the 18th dynasty, belonged to a person called Es, who was identified as holding several jobs: supervisor in the Temple of Amun, mayor of the northern oases and scribe. Abdel Ghaffar Wagdy, director-general of Luxor antiquities, who led the mission, described the tomb layouts in the statement provided by the ministry. According to Wagdy, Amun-em -Ipet's tomb consists of a small courtyard, an entrance and a square hall ending with a niche, where a western wall was broken. Baki's tomb consists of a long, corridor-like courtyard followed by another courtyard leading to its main entrance. An extended hall leads to another long hall, ending with an incomplete chamber containing his burial well. The tomb belonging to Es also has a small courtyard containing a well, followed by a main entrance, and a transverse hall leading to another – incomplete – long hall. The tombs mark yet another discovery made this year in Luxor. In February, a joint Egyptian-British archaeological mission unearthed the tomb of King Thutmose II in what officials at the time called a 'remarkable' discovery.
Daily Mirror
05-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Mirror
NHS 'failing our most vulnerable' as elderly more likely to wait longer in A&E
A&Es have seen a surge in elderly patients waiting more than 12 hours since the NHS was forced to normalise 'corridor care' to get ambulances back on the road A&Es have seen a huge surge in elderly patients waiting to be admitted since the normalisation of 'corridor care'. NHS data collated by the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (RCEM) shows the older they are, the more likely they are to have to wait. Figures obtained under Freedom of Information Act laws show that 1.15 million people aged 60 and over waited more than 12 hours to be transferred, admitted or discharged in England's major A&E departments last year. This is a jump on the 991,068 in 2023 and about three times the figure for 2019, when 305,619 were affected. Dr Adrian Boyle, president of the RCEM, said: "The healthcare system is failing our most vulnerable patients - more than a million last year. These people are our parents, grandparents, great-grandparents. They aren't receiving the level of care they need, as they endure the longest stays in our emergency departments, often suffering degrading and dehumanising corridor care. "It's an alarming threat to patient safety. We know long stays are dangerous, especially for those who are elderly, and puts people's lives at risk.' The research found that the likelihood of experiencing a 12-hour wait in an emergency department increases with the age of the patient. People aged 60 to 69 have a 15% chance of waiting 12 hours or more, whereas for those aged 90 and above, the likelihood rises to 33%. It comes after the NHS decided to start letting patients into A&E en masse from ambulances queuing outside, even when there is no bed available. Last winter the Mirror reported from the frontline of the NHS 'corridor care' crisis which the Royal College of Nursing said was the worst it has ever been. A 460-page RCN report in January chronicled testimony from 5,000 nurses which laid bare the consequences of a decade of NHS under-funding with patients spending hours slowly dying on trolleys in busy corridors and a dead patient being found under a pile of coats in a waiting room. Seven in ten nurses said they were daily delivering care in over-crowded or unsuitable places like corridors, converted cupboards, bathrooms, cloakrooms, paediatric recovery rooms with children in and even car parks - something that had previously been a temporary measure for emergencies. The RCEM says the NHS data it obtained also suggests older people are missing out on vital checks in A&E. It compiled a Quality Improvement Programme (QIP) study using data from 149 emergency departments involving 24,865 patients. Among patients over 75, the research found insufficient screening for three common conditions which frequently affect older people. The report found only 16% of patients were screened for delirium - a reversible condition which is linked to increased risk of death and is noted by a sudden change in mental function. On average, fewer than half (48%) of patients were screened for their risk of falls. Just over half (56%) were screening for general frailty - which if picked up early can lead to prompt extra support in hospital and at home. The report recommended changes, including "front door frailty screening" in every A&E. This is already being introduced across Scotland. RCEM president Dr Adrian Boyle added: "The healthcare system is failing our most vulnerable patients - more than a million last year. These people are our parents, grandparents, great-grandparents. They aren't receiving the level of care they need, as they endure the longest stays in our emergency departments, often suffering degrading and dehumanising corridor care. "It's an alarming threat to patient safety. We know long stays are dangerous, especially for those who are elderly, and puts people's lives at risk. As our QIP highlights, more needs to be done to improve their care - vital tests need to get underway as soon as they arrive to inform the care they need and mitigate the risk of another visit to the emergency department. "There are good pockets of practice, and emergency medicine clinicians are trying their best to deliver the care they need. It's the system that's the issue and will continue to disproportionally affect older people unless governments across the UK make A&E a political priority." Dr Anu Mitra, project lead of RCEM's care of older people QIP, said: "Older people make up a large proportion of attendances to the emergency department, bringing greater health complexities and evolving care needs. In the backdrop of worsening crowding and increasing long stays, emergency clinicians need to ensure they maintain the basic elements of care and comfort for older patients. "It's been encouraging to see that, despite the challenging environments emergency medicine clinicians are working in, there has already been improvements in ensuring these patients are receiving the assessments they need. It's vital we continue this work for this vulnerable patient cohort to meet their needs and provide the level of care they deserve." A Department of Health and Social Care spokesman said: "It is unacceptable that older people are waiting up to 12 hours or more in A&E. This Government is investing £26 billion in the NHS and social care over the next two years, has ended the resident doctor strikes so staff are on the frontline, and is committed to cutting A&E waiting times so patients are seen faster. "Through our 10-year health plan, we will ensure that patients, including older people, are seen promptly in A&E, waiting times continue to come down, and more people get a GP appointment."
New York Times
31-03-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
Which NBA team is under most pressure to avoid the Play-In Tournament?
As the 2024-25 NBA regular season winds down with under 10 games remaining, the battle for playoff positioning and seeding in the Western Conference looks to be heating up. The Los Angeles Lakers (45-29), Memphis Grizzlies (44-30), Golden State Warriors (43-31), Minnesota Timberwolves (43-32), and Los Angeles Clippers (42-32) are all within three games of each other, occupying seeds four through eight. Advertisement But with only six automatic playoff spots available, two of these teams will be forced into the Play-In Tournament, making the final stretch of the regular season crucial for all of these ballclubs. On the latest episode of 'NBA Daily,' Dave DuFour, Es Baraheni, and Zena Keita broke down which of these teams is under the most pressure to secure a top-six seed and avoid the Play-In. Dave, Es and Zena also discussed the Grizzlies parting ways with head coach Taylor Jenkins with just nine games left in the regular season, as well as the Cleveland Cavaliers, despite their recent struggles, clocking their 60th win of the season in their 127-122 victory over the Clippers. Dave, Es and Zena also assessed the heated altercation that led to five players and two coaches being ejected in the Timberwolves' 123-104 win over the Detroit Pistons, and whether the Phoenix Suns' Play-In hopes are officially over after their 148-109 blowout loss to the Houston Rockets on their home floor. Watch the full episode of 'NBA Daily' below or on the YouTube channel, or via the 'NBA Daily' podcast feed on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Yahoo
08-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
The Weekend: Europe's do-or-die moment sent defence stocks soaring
Europe is scrambling to boost its military firepower as any realistic hopes of being able to rely on the US to protect Ukraine from Russia fade. Donald Trump's now-infamous exchange with Volodymyr Zelensky was followed by a withdrawal of US military aid for Ukraine and a growing sense of panic among European leaders. Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, swiftly unveiled the ReArm Europe plan, declaring that it could "mobilise close to €800bn (£667bn)" to protect the continent. Investors were quick to capitalise on what promises to be a huge wave of demand for everything from tanks and ammunition to fighter jets. Here are some highlights from the last seven days, plus a glimpse at the week ahead. The highly-rated defence stocks investors are buying up The ramping up of military spending across Europe in the face of the threat from Russia has sent defence stocks surging. It followed a pledge from UK prime minister Keir Starmer to increase defence spending to 3% by the start of the next parliament. British stalwarts Rolls-Royce (RR.L) and BAE Systems (BA.L) were among the big winners last week. Trump pledges more support for crypto world Donald Trump told a gathering of cryptocurrency bigwigs that he is making good on his pledges to them and would continue to give the industry what it wants. "I promised to make America the bitcoin superpower of the world and the crypto capital of the planet and we're taking historic action to deliver on that promise," he said at the end of a "crypto summit" at the White House. The meeting came after the president on Thursday fulfilled one of his campaign promises by authorising the creation of a strategic US bitcoin reserve — and a separate stockpile of other digital assets. Bank of England expects UK inflation rise amid 'even greater uncertainty' The Bank of England (BoE) expects a rise in UK inflation this year, although it will be "nothing like a few years ago". This was according to BoE governor Andrew Bailey, who appeared before the Treasury committee on Wednesday along with other policymakers. He said Britain was entering a world of 'even greater uncertainty," which had 'widened' since the last meeting in February, when the monetary policy committee (MPC) voted to cut interest rates to 4.5%. Why Abrdn reinstated the Es after rebrand The vowels are back. British asset management firm Abrdn (ABDN.L) announced this week that it is reinstating the Es in its name four years after it removed them in a rebranding exercise dubbed an 'act of corporate insanity'. It is the latest in a series of well-known companies that changed their historic names only to U-turn and reinstate the original name following outrage and derision from customers and the media. Do also check out our money stories for all your personal finance needs. As UK car sales slumped amid a lack of optimism in the economy, we looked at the 10 most popular vehicles in February: The UK's top cars revealed Moving house can be so expensive that it's wise to consider your long term as well as current needs when looking for your next home. We brought you a selection of homes on the market that are future-proofed, so you won't be forced to uproot yourself later on: 8 future-proofed homes that will grow with you Chip stocks remain firmly in the market spotlight, with TSMC ( TSM) due to release its February sales figures on Monday. Larry Ellison's cloud software company Oracle (ORCL) will also be reporting on Monday, with investors keeping an eye out for commentary on its role in the US Stargate AI infrastructure project. In the autos sector, Volkswagen ( is due to release full-year results, on the back of a rollercoaster week of trade tariff news for carmakers. Read more: Stocks to watch next week At the end of a quiet week, Friday will bring a slew of major UK economic data, including GDP growth, industrial production and construction output. Before that, on Wednesday, attention will be on the US, where inflation figures will provide clues as to the Fed's interest rate path. That's followed on Thursday by factory gate prices and jobless claims.
New York Times
25-02-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
Suns or Sixers — whose season has been worse?
The designated crisis ballclub in the NBA this season has been the Philadelphia 76ers, who have lost seven straight games entering Monday and are freefalling down the Eastern Conference. But in the West, the Phoenix Suns are also having a season to forget. After their 127-109 loss to the lowly Toronto Raptors, they now sit three games under .500 at 27-30. Advertisement Unlike the Sixers, Phoenix can't point to health to excuse its underperformance, with results not improving despite Kevin Durant and Devin Booker being available most of the season. On the latest episode of 'NBA Daily,' Dave DuFour, Es Baraheni and Zena Keita discussed whether the Sixers or the Suns have had the more disappointing season. A partial transcript has been edited for clarity and length. The full episode is available on YouTube below or in the 'NBA Daily' podcast feed on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Dave: The Phoenix Suns suffered an embarrassing loss to the Toronto Raptors on Sunday. They are now three games under .500. They don't even look like a Play-In team, let alone a playoff team. I just look at this, and I think, 'How did we get to this point?' With the Sixers, it makes so much sense. The injuries have just eaten them up from the inside. The one bright spot they had was Jared McCain. … I feel like we do this about once a month now with the Sixers. Es: Once a week (laughs)… Dave: We point out all these bad things once a week, and now we've got news that there's a debate about what to do with Joel Embiid's knee; whether he needs to have surgery or whether it's better for him to keep playing. Again, all of this shows it's a season that is essentially lost when this is the conversation point. What do you guys make of these two teams? I almost want to ask who's had it worse? Zena: OK wait, do you guys watch 'Beast Games' (The Amazon Prime series)? Es: No unfortunately not… Zena: This is the perfect example of comparing these two teams and the way that we perceive them (laughs). The penultimate show of 'Beast Games' — a show that is basically psychological warfare in the way that people are competing against each other — is a competition in which 10 people had to go in order. There's $1 million. The first person can choose as much money as they want from the $1 million pile, hoping the next person leaves a little bit for the next person. So it goes from one person, to two, three, four and so on. The first person goes, and they take $100,000, because there's 10 people you would imagine that they'll keep it even, rightfully. So she takes $100,000. The next person goes and takes $223,000. Obviously not the game plan, it was their birthday, so they chose $223,000 — messed up. The rest of the people are going to get a lot less money for that. The third person goes and takes $650,000 from this $1 million pile. Leaving only $27,000 to be split up from numbers four through 10. Everyone comes out of this competition. Obviously, the rest of the people are annoyed that they have no money, and everyone's focused on the guy who took $650,000. Completely leaving alone the guy who took $223,000, who is equally terrible because he took money that people deserved. But everyone's mad at one guy, they're pointing at him and they're yelling at him. That is how I feel that people are looking at the Sixers. They're like, 'Joel Embiid's knee and Paul George's trade, that's so messed up they're not playing well together.' Meanwhile, the completely healthy Phoenix Suns are having a terrible season, and no one's talking about it (laughs). Advertisement Dave: Embarrassingly. Es: It's embarrassing… Zena: They just allowed the 25th offense in the NBA in the Toronto Raptors to have a 19-4 run in the fourth quarter against them. This is what I'm talking about. They're the $223,000. … They're just flying under the radar of being equally horrible. Es: This is a great comparison, this is perfect. Dave: This is so good. Zena: I'm just happy that I could bring this up because I was dying laughing (laughs). Es: Shout out to the people who are watching 'Beast Games.' They're probably clapping in their rooms right now like, 'Yes, I understand,' (laughs). Dave: Here's the thing guys; the Suns are not even dramatic, that's the thing. With the trade deadline drama that came out of there, I don't think you could have answered the questions about potentially being traded any better than Kevin Durant did. That was extremely diplomatic yet seemed pretty honest. It is kind of odd that we have been treating the Sixers like their arena is on fire every single night when they're fighting through injury after injury. I would say also the other guy who's getting away with the $223,000 heist is Paul George, who has managed to have a much worse season than Tobias Harris — the guy he was supposed to be a huge upgrade over. So to your point; a lot of folks are hiding in that Embiid shadow a little bit whereas Embiid, who out of everyone may be catching criticism, maybe deserves it the least. Es: Can we rewind back to a year ago for the Sixers and whenever the Suns acquired Kevin Durant two years ago? Can you imagine the excitement of Suns fans when they were like, 'We now have Kevin Durant next to Devin Booker. This is all we've been waiting for. We had been toiling in mediocrity and all that type of stuff. We are finally back. We just went to the NBA Finals and can now battle and become a new title contender, we're this close.' And it just blows up in their faces. You can listen to full episodes of NBA Daily for free on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and watch on YouTube. (Top photos: Vaughn Ridley, Stacy Revere / Getty Images)
