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Daily Mirror
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Groundbreaking discovery of 29,000-year-old human skeleton in remote cave
Archaeologists have discovered the oldest human skeleton ever found in Thailand, a stunning find in a remote cave that could rewrite the history of human settlement in the region In a historic find set to transform our knowledge of the past, archaeologists in Thailand have dug up the oldest human skeleton ever discovered in the country, pushing back the timeline for human habitation in the area by thousands of years. The remains of a young child, endearingly dubbed "Pangpond" after a popular Thai cartoon character, were found in an isolated cave within the Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park. The Fine Arts Department (FAD) has made the remarkable announcement that the juvenile's interment, located in Din Cave – already renowned for its ancient rock paintings – dates back over 29,000 years. This revelation upends prior conceptions of Thailand's human history, providing an extraordinary window into the existence of prehistoric populations during the late Pleistocene epoch. "The careful burial and the associated artifacts provide invaluable insights into the rituals and daily lives of these ancient inhabitants.", reports the Daily Star. "The body was carefully placed and surrounded by stones, indicating a level of respect and care in the burial process," explained a FAD archaeologist. "The positioning of the limbs, with the toes touching, suggests the body may have been wrapped or tied before burial." The youngster's remains were discovered laid out flat on their back, with the head pointing southwest, indicating a purposeful and ceremonial interment. Initial examination suggests the child was aged between 6 and 8 when they died. By studying soil samples and fossils from the upper strata, researchers reckon the skeleton dates back more than 29,000 years, firmly positioning it in the late Pleistocene era. This find's importance reaches far beyond Thailand's frontiers. Din Cave, perched 125 metres above sea level, has captivated archaeologists since prehistoric cave art was uncovered there in 1996. "The Din Cave site offers a unique window into the past, documenting the evolution of human societies over thousands of years," said a spokesperson from the FAD. "Further research and analysis will undoubtedly shed more light on the lives of these ancient people and their contributions to the region's rich history."
Yahoo
26-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Is First Trust Multi Cap Growth AlphaDEX ETF (FAD) a Strong ETF Right Now?
Designed to provide broad exposure to the Style Box - All Cap Growth category of the market, the First Trust Multi Cap Growth AlphaDEX ETF (FAD) is a smart beta exchange traded fund launched on 05/08/2007. The ETF industry has traditionally been dominated by products based on market capitalization weighted indexes that are designed to represent the market or a particular segment of the market. A good option for investors who believe in market efficiency, market cap weighted indexes offer a low-cost, convenient, and transparent way of replicating market returns. But, there are some investors who would rather invest in smart beta funds; these funds track non-cap weighted strategies, and are a strong option for those who prefer choosing great stocks in order to beat the market. Based on specific fundamental characteristics, or a combination of such, these indexes attempt to pick stocks that have a better chance of risk-return performance. This area offers many different investment choices, such as simplest equal-weighting, fundamental weighting and volatility/momentum based weighting methodologies; however, not all of these strategies can deliver superior results. The fund is managed by First Trust Advisors. FAD has been able to amass assets over $279.2 million, making it one of the average sized ETFs in the Style Box - All Cap Growth. This particular fund seeks to match the performance of the Nasdaq AlphaDEX Multi Cap Growth Index before fees and expenses. The NASDAQ AlphaDEX Multi Cap Growth Index is an enhanced which employs the AlphaDEX stock selection methodology to select stocks from the NASDAQ US 500 Large Cap Index, NASDAQ US 600 Mid Cap Index and NASDAQ US 700 Small Cap Index. When considering an ETF's total return, expense ratios are an important factor. And, cheaper funds can significantly outperform their more expensive cousins in the long term if all other factors remain equal. With on par with most peer products in the space, this ETF has annual operating expenses of 0.62%. FAD's 12-month trailing dividend yield is 0.52%. Even though ETFs offer diversified exposure which minimizes single stock risk, it is still important to look into a fund's holdings before investing. Luckily, most ETFs are very transparent products that disclose their holdings on a daily basis. For FAD, it has heaviest allocation in the Financials sector --about 19.8% of the portfolio --while Industrials and Information Technology round out the top three. Taking into account individual holdings, Robinhood Markets, Inc. (class A) (HOOD) accounts for about 0.74% of the fund's total assets, followed by Carvana Co. (class A) (CVNA) and Roblox Corporation (class A) (RBLX). The top 10 holdings account for about 5.97% of total assets under management. So far this year, FAD return is roughly 3.58%, and is up roughly 17.28% in the last one year (as of 06/26/2025). During this past 52-week period, the fund has traded between $114.67 and $150.30. The ETF has a beta of 1.13 and standard deviation of 19.55% for the trailing three-year period, making it a medium risk choice in the space. With about 677 holdings, it effectively diversifies company-specific risk . First Trust Multi Cap Growth AlphaDEX ETF is a reasonable option for investors seeking to outperform the Style Box - All Cap Growth segment of the market. However, there are other ETFs in the space which investors could consider. iShares Morningstar Growth ETF (ILCG) tracks MORNINGSTAR US LARGE-MID CP BRD GRWTH ID and the iShares Core S&P U.S. Growth ETF (IUSG) tracks S&P 900 Growth Index. iShares Morningstar Growth ETF has $2.66 billion in assets, iShares Core S&P U.S. Growth ETF has $22.86 billion. ILCG has an expense ratio of 0.04% and IUSG changes 0.04%. Investors looking for cheaper and lower-risk options should consider traditional market cap weighted ETFs that aim to match the returns of the Style Box - All Cap Growth To learn more about this product and other ETFs, screen for products that match your investment objectives and read articles on latest developments in the ETF investing universe, please visit Zacks ETF Center. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report First Trust Multi Cap Growth AlphaDEX ETF (FAD): ETF Research Reports This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research ( Zacks Investment Research Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
GMA Network
18-06-2025
- General
- GMA Network
'Dangerous maneuvers' performed by CCG while PH installs more floating devices in WPS
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) successfully conducted three-day Floating Aggregate Device (FAD) Laying Operations in Hasa Hasa and Kanduli Shoals. That's despite radio challenges and dangerous maneuvers from four Chinese Coast Guard vessels during the operation. 'Our crew, especially the radio operators, responded with professionalism and composure, successfully maintaining our maritime presence with dignity and courage,' said the PCG in a statement released on Wednesday. Meanwhile, the PCG said that there are now 20 FADs deployed in the area. 'The primary objective of this initiative is to bolster the livelihoods of Filipino fishermen by improving their fish catch, while also contributing to the national government's Kadiwa para sa Bagong Bayaning Mangingisda (KBBM) program, which aims to ensure a sustainable and affordable supply of fish,' the statement read. The PCG also said that the devices were installed with the use of three 44-meter Multi-Role Response Vessels (MRRVs), the 5001 PCG-manned BFAR vessel, and MV Mamalakaya, along with several Filipino fishing boats. 'The Philippine Coast Guard and Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources remain steadfast in their mission to safeguard the livelihoods of our people, promote food security, and uphold our sovereign rights in the West Philippine Sea,' it added. —Jiselle Anne Casucian/ VAL, GMA Integrated News
The Hindu
03-06-2025
- The Hindu
Hema Committee report: No headway in probes; police decide to drop cases as survivors stay silent
The Kerala Police have decided to drop the cases that emerged from the Hema Committee's findings on sexual exploitation and the misogyny within the Malayalam film industry. The move to file Further Action Dropped (FAD) reports in the 35 criminal cases follows the inability of the special investigation team (SIT) to gather sufficient evidence, compounded by the non-cooperation of survivors. According to official sources, despite repeated summons by both the SIT and the court, the survivors declined to provide statements in connection with the cases. G. Poonguzhali, Additional Inspector General of Police and nodal officer for the probe, pointed out that while the FAD reports have been filed in 21 of these cases due to a complete lack of progress, the remaining 14 cases are also likely to be dropped temporarily. 'Not permanently closed' 'These cases are not being permanently closed,' the officer clarified. 'We have incorporated provisions that allow survivors to come forward at any point, which would enable us to reopen investigations. However, in the absence of cooperation, we have hit a legal and procedural dead end.' She added that the SIT had issued three rounds of notices, and the court had also summoned the survivors thrice without any response, making further investigation impossible under the circumstances. Despite this setback, police investigations into nearly 70 other cases, registered after the public release of the Hema Committee report and survivor disclosures, are ongoing. Of these, charge sheets have already been filed in nearly 25 cases. Notably, prominent figures in the Malayalam film industry, including MLA M. Mukesh, Siddique, Jayasurya, Edavela Babu, Maniyanpillai Raju and Ranjith, have been named in the submitted charge sheets. The Hema Committee was constituted in 2017 following growing demands from women in the film industry for systemic reform and protection from harassment.
Yahoo
30-03-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Fisherman spots unusual phenomenon near buoy 13km off Aussie coastline: 'Not normal'
Heading out on a fishing charter on Wednesday off the coast of Kiama, NSW, Nick Moulas noticed something unusual on his fish finder. The sonar instrument helps to detect fish, but it was the temperature reading that got his attention. It was showing 27.1 degrees – roughly 2.5 to 3 degrees about average. While it may not sound like a huge increase, the warm temperature is rarely seen in waters that far south and can result in drastic changes for fishermen. 'It is very hot,' Nick told Yahoo News. 'A lot of people haven't seen it like that, that close to shore. We commonly get 25, maybe 26 out a little bit further. So if you get it in that close, it's not normal." As the owner of Shell Cove Fishing Charters, he was taking clients out for a day of fishing and stopped briefly at the Kiama Fish Aggregating Device (FAD). The buoy is anchored 12km offshore with the purpose of attracting fish, making it a popular spot for boaters. 'Out a little bit further (past the FAD) we had 27.6, I think that's about the hottest I've seen since I've been fishing out here,' he said. Weatherzone meteorologist Quincy Tut agreed it's not a common occurrence. 'It's definitely unusual, it's definitely not something that you normally see,' he said. Warmer sea temperatures bring tropical species of fish further south to places that don't usually see them. The same day that Nick spotted the 27.1 degree reading, one of his clients on the charter landed an incredible catch that left everyone onboard excited. 'We caught a wahoo in 20m of water, which is unheard of down here, which was pretty cool,' he said. 'We caught that pretty much right on the tip of Bass Point so it's the first one I've ever heard of and everyone I've spoken to says it's the first one they've ever heard of,' he said, adding the warm waters were '100 per cent' the reason behind the rare catch. The warmer waters can also extend Nick's fishing season. He normally targets marlin until about the end of April when it starts getting cooler. 'The longer the warm water stays – if it stays around 23, 24 degrees – we should have marlin right up til June which would be great,' he said. 'If they can stay for another six weeks or so it'd be great for business.' The Kiama FAD is one of 38 FADs placed along the NSW coastline and sits in the East Australian Current (EAC). Tut said the higher temps could be due to a combination of things, including the EAC, climate drivers like La Niña, and climate change. The EAC drags warm water down south with its current, while Australia as a whole has recently registered five months of record-breaking ocean temperatures. Rising sea surface temperatures are one of biggest indicators of climate change. 'Waters were, globally, the warmest on record in 2024, that's something that's been quite significant,' Tut said. 'The stronger easterly currents along the equator are pushing that warm water towards Australia, that's contributing as well. 'If you picture Australia in the middle of two basins, the Indian Ocean to the west and the Pacific Ocean to the east, the way that the waters are moving, it's maintaining that warm pool of water surrounding Australia. That's the simplest way I can put it,' he said. Do you have a story tip? Email: newsroomau@ You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and YouTube.
