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BBC News
6 hours ago
- Science
- BBC News
Norton Disney dodecahedron: Artefact now in Lincolnshire museum
While this might look like a rattle a baby might play with or chew on, this is in fact an ancient Roman dodecahedron (a three-dimensional twelve-sided shape) was first discovered by archaeologists in is one of 33 similar dodecahedrons found in the UK – and this one was found in Norton Disney, near Lincoln in now going to be put on display in Lincolnshire for the very first fans can go see it at the University of Nottingham Museum until January 2026. The dodecahedron is around 8 centimetres tall and weighs 245 grams – that's about the same weight as a hamster!The Norton Disney History and Archaeology Group, who first discovered the dodecahedron, say it's made of copper 130 similar dodecahedrons have been discovered across northern Europe, but this is one of the largest found so earliest of its kind is thought to date back as far as the 1st century (around 100 AD).But a question remains over all of this - what actually is it? Archaelogist Richard Parker, who was is part of the group who discovered the dodecahedron, said the purpose of the object was a "great mystery"."The curiosity is that people have been finding them for 300 years and nobody has any idea what they are," he want to know, what do you think this dodecahedron was used for?Was it a toy? A decoration? A game die?Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
Yahoo
9 hours ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Former Stockton mayor launches rematch bid against Rep. Josh Harder in 2026 congressional race
Former Stockton Mayor Kevin Lincoln has announced he will challenge U.S. Rep. Josh Harder in California's 9th Congressional District once again. Lincoln, a Republican who unseated former Stockton Mayor Michael Tubbs in 2021, lost to Harder in last year's congressional race by fewer than 4 percentage points. District 9 encompasses a large portion of the San Joaquin Valley, including most of San Joaquin County and parts of Contra Costa and Stanislaus counties. The district includes the cities of Stockton, Tracy, Manteca, Lodi, Ripon, Escalon and Mountain House, as well as several census-designated places such as French Camp. The National Republican Congressional Committee is targeting the District 9 seat, along with 25 other Democratic-held seats. The goal is for Republicans to flip those seats in the 2026 midterm election to grow the House majority. The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee listed Harder's seat as one of the most vulnerable in the midterm election after President Donald Trump's nearly 2-point win in the district last year. Lincoln, a former military police officer and pastor, joins two other Republicans running for the District 9 seat: businessman Jim Shoemaker, who lost to Jerry McNerney in the 2024 race for California's 5th State Senate District, and athletic coach John McBride, who lost to Harder in last year's congressional race. "I'm honored to announce my campaign for Congress," Lincoln wrote in a social media post on Tuesday. "As a Marine, I learned the value of service and sacrifice. As mayor, I challenged the status quo and fought to make our communities safer, more affordable and more prosperous." Harder's campaign responded to Lincoln's announcement the same day. "Kevin Lincoln is a failed mayor and serial candidate who allowed crime and homelessness to soar in Stockton, all while spending millions on perks for himself and aligning with Washington extremists to rip health care away from Valley families," Harder's campaign said. While serving as mayor, Lincoln said crime and homelessness were two of his top priorities. During his final State of the City address in 2024, he said Stockton saw a 1.2% decrease in violent crimes and an 8% drop in homicides in 2023. He also said the city had invested significantly in housing and services for the homeless, including 10 emergency shelter projects, nine permanent supportive housing projects and four affordable housing projects. 'This is not how you treat people': Advocates criticize Stockton homeless encampment sweep The 2022 Point-in-Time count found that there were 893 people living on the streets of Stockton. An updated count in 2024 found that number had risen to 2,996. Voters will head to the polls on Nov. 3, 2026, for the District 9 election. The primary takes place on June 2, with the two candidates receiving the most votes advancing to the general election. Record reporter Hannah Workman covers news in Stockton and San Joaquin County. She can be reached at hworkman@ or on Twitter @byhannahworkman. Support local news, subscribe to The Stockton Record at This article originally appeared on The Record: 2026 election: Republican Kevin Lincoln to challenge Josh Harder Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
9 hours ago
- Yahoo
62-year-old Wisconsin man killed after reportedly striking pickup truck stopped at a railroad crossing
CHESTER, Wis. (WFRV) – A 62-year-old Waupun man was killed in a three-vehicle crash on Thursday evening after striking a trailer attached to a Ford pickup truck. The Dodge County Sheriff's Office reported that around 6 p.m., deputies responded to the crash on U.S. Highway 151 about two miles south of State Highway 26 in Chester. 'Traveling 106 with alcohol is a cocktail for disaster': Fond du Lac deputy stops driver from harming other motorists Initial investigations indicate that a 2009 Lincoln driven by a 62-year-old Waupun man struck a 2021 Icehouse Trailer attached to a Ford pickup truck operated by a 42-year-old man from Loyal. The Ford struck the back of a 2016 Chevy Suburban as a result, which was driven by a 37-year-old Tampa, Florida man. Both the Ford and Chevy were stopped at a railroad crossing for a train when it occurred. 39-year-old Fond du Lac woman seriously injured after being hit by delivery van, 2 others hurt The Ford and Chevy occupants were both uninjured; however, the 62-year-old man driving the Lincoln was pronounced dead at the scene. The crash is still under investigation as no further details were provided. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
News.com.au
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Lincoln Lewis shares Home and Away moment with Ray Meagher
These products are hand-picked by our team to help make shopping easier. We may receive payments from third parties for sharing this content and when you purchase through links in this article. Product prices and offer details are not assured, and should be confirmed independently with the retailer. Learn more From Tomorrow When the War Began to Underbelly, Lincoln Lewis has shared the screen with some of Australia's biggest names. As the son of NRL legend Wally Lewis, fame runs in his family but he's forged his own successful path in the entertainment industry. Most still remember him as soapie heart-throb Geoff Campbell from Home and Away (2007-2010), a role that not only made many teens swoon but launched his career and saw him compete on Dancing With The Stars … twice. These days you'll find Lincoln presenting on Getaway, racking up travel miles and perfecting the art of carry-on packing. Here, Lincoln opens up about his gym essentials, travel must-haves, and his mum's self-help book recommendations (yes, he actually reads them). Plus he shares his wildest fan encounters (one word: bizarre) and reveals the Home and Away co-star he says changed his life. WHAT'S IN YOUR GYM BAG? 'I train in Lululemon a lot, they have great gear.' 'I don't do over-ears at the gym, I tried that once and was just sweating into my earphones. So I do AirPods.' WHAT'S YOUR SIGNATURE SCENT? 'I've got a mix for different occasions, whether it's catching up with mates or going out to dinner but my everyday cologne is Ralph Lauren Polo.' WHAT ARE YOUR CARRY-ON ESSENTIALS? 'Sony headphones for the plane, the big noise cancelling ones.' Sony WH-CH720N Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones, $220.96 (down from $259.95) at Amazon Australia 'The Burt's Bees lip balm because when you're flying around you're going to dry up.' Burt's Bees 100% Natural Origin Moisturising Lip Balm, $5.99 at Amazon Australia 'I'll always take a book with me. I just bought one that mum told me to get, it's called The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins. Mum said 'Linc, you've got to read it, it's a phenomenal book.' The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, $18 (down from $32.99) at Amazon Australia WHAT ELSE ARE YOU READING AT THE MOMENT? 'The other two books I always keep with me are The Alchemist and Manuscript Found in Accra – it's just a really nice couple of questions that villagers had asked an Elder, it puts things into perspective.' WHAT'S BEEN YOUR WEIRDEST FAN INTERACTION? 'I've been asked to sign the inside of a car, the outside of a car. Some people will even ask me to sign replica weapons from different movies that I've had nothing to do with.' DO YOU HAVE AN ICONIC STORY FROM YOUR TIME ON HOME AND AWAY? 'I remember my first ever call back with Ray Meagher (who played Alf Stewart). He could tell I was really nervous and he turns to the casting director and says 'take five, love'. So here I am, 16 years old, my first ever big callback and Ray gives me a little five minute acting class. I was clearly nervous and he just wanted to help me improve. It's a lesson I'll never forget.' Stay up to date with the latest on fitness products by signing up to our checkout shopping newsletter to see the latest about new products and upcoming sales.
New York Times
a day ago
- General
- New York Times
I Don't Scorn Mixed Motives. I Live by Them.
When you cover politics as I do, you find yourself around a lot of highly ambitious people. I don't mind it. In fact, I like ambitious people. They're energetic, trying to achieve big things, taking a big bite out of life. Their burning drive gives them the stamina they need to pursue their dreams year after year, and stamina is a vastly undervalued superpower if you want to contribute something to the world. But, of course, ambition is both a blessing and a curse. Ambitious people are also more likely to be ruthless, manipulative, status-obsessed and so focused on worldly success that they become hollow inside. 'Macbeth' is a play about a man who becomes a slave to ambition — that insatiable, destructive beast — which hardens, isolates and destroys him. So the million-dollar questions are: How can you marshal ambition's energies without being consumed by its insatiable demands? How do you live a driven life, seeking to achieve great things, without becoming a jerk? Some sages say: Don't even try. You can't control ambition, so you should renounce it. Die to self. Abandon selfish desires and offer the world a pure and selfless love. This advice is not as unrealistic as it may seem. I've known many people who live utterly generous lives — serving the poor and the weak with great love without clamoring for applause. Their lives are wondrous to behold. Unfortunately, many of us, and I include myself here, can't seem to achieve that. Sad to say, my altruistic desires alone are not powerful enough to drive me through the hard labor required to do anything of note. If I'm going to get through the arduous work of, say, writing a book, I need to put my egotistic desires at the service of my loftier desires. I start the book hoping it will be helpful to people, but to propel me to work on it for years, I also need my name on the cover and the ego-pleasing possibility that readers might think I'm clever. In other words, if I'm going to be really driven, I need to harness both selfless and selfish motivations. I don't scorn mixed motives; I live by them. I think a lot of us live this way. Abraham Lincoln is the patron saint for those of us who hope to live well even in the grip of ambition. Lincoln's law partner reported that 'his ambition was a little engine that knew no rest.' And yet one of Lincoln's major speeches, the Lyceum Address of 1838, was about the danger of overweening ambition, and you get the impression he was very much worrying about his own. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
