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Maritime archaeologists have recovered hundreds of artifacts from a two-century-old shipwreck recently discovered in the South China Sea.China’s National Administration of Cultural Heritage (NCHA) said on Thursday that the sunken ship was first discovered in October 2022 at a depth of about 4,900 feet near the northwest continental shelf.Both date to the Ming Dynasty, which ruled China from 1368 to 1644. From May 2023 to June 2024, a team of Chinese researchers conducted an underwater archaeological survey of the sunken ships.Researchers have determined that the first shipwreck dates back to the reign of Emperor Zhengde (1506-1521) and contains more than…

Last weekend, Miss Texas USA contestants made history. Marissa TeijoAt 71, she is the oldest contestant to have taken part in the pageant, and although she did not win, she delivered an inspiring message to women around the world. Teijo announced her participation in the pageant in late May, and in a post, she shared some goals for herself as she competes for the crown of Texas: “As a contestant in the Miss Texas USA pageant, I am excited to be a part of this amazing new experience. In doing so, I hope to inspire women to strive to be…

Michael Martina and David BrunnstromWASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States should accept more international students from China but they should study the humanities and not the sciences, the second-highest ranking U.S. diplomat said on Monday, noting that American universities are limiting Chinese students’ access to sensitive technology due to security concerns.Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell said not enough Americans are studying science, technology, engineering and mathematics. He said the U.S. needs to recruit more students in those fields, but not from China, and from India, which is an increasingly important U.S. security partner.For many years, Chinese students have made…

Russian lawmakers on Monday were quick to blame outside forces, including Ukraine and NATO, for a terror attack that killed at least 20 people on Sunday in Dagestan, a Muslim-majority region in Russia’s North Caucasus that has long been a hotbed of Islamist violence.At least 17 police officers and one Orthodox priest were killed in shootings on Sunday at a police station, a synagogue and an Orthodox church in the regional capital Makhachkala and the second city Derbent, authorities said.Pro-Kremlin media appeared to downplay the claims made by Al-Azaim Media, a Russian-language channel with ties to the Islamic State in…

Biden warns abortion availability would be at risk if Trump wins – Inside Politics with Dana Bash and Manu Raju – A CNN Audio podcast 3:00 PM ET: Netanyahu interview backlash, Trump hearings, US Olympic Trials and more Five things listenCNN 5 Things June 24 (Monday) On your computer On your mobile device On your smart speaker United States World Politics Business Show Cast Every weekday, Dana Bash and her team of in-the-know reporters bring you the most important political news of the day. On the weekend, Manu Raju launches CNN’s Sunday morning politics show, “Inside Politics Sunday.” Dana and…

Updated June 24, 2024 23:30 ISTFrance’s 2024 elections could transform the country’s political landscape, potentially leading to a state of coexistence if no party wins a majority. Macron’s renaissance faces challenges from the far-right Rally National and a resurgent Left coalition. The electoral process will be held over two rounds, and its outcome will be crucial for governing amid global uncertainty. Image source: PixabayFrance is approaching important parliamentary elections, with two rounds of voting scheduled for June 30 and July 7. 2024Following the Renaissance Union’s crushing defeat in the European Parliament elections, Emmanuel Macron He has decided to call a…

Tecan Group AGTecan Appoints Mukta Acharya as Head of Life Sciences Business UnitMännedorf, Switzerland, June 24, 2024 – Tecan Group (SIX Swiss Exchange: TECN) today announced that Mukta Acharya, currently President of Tecan Americas, has been appointed the new head of Tecan Group’s Life Science business unit and member of the Executive Committee. He will take up his new role on August 1, 2024.Dr. Klaus Lunn, head of the Life Sciences business since 2017 and member of the Management Board since 2013, has decided to leave the company to pursue other career opportunities.Dr. Achim von Leoprechting commented, “I am very…

Story Link Ruston – Louisiana Tech University’s strategic communications department won six awards in the 2024 Louisiana Sports Writers Association SID competition, it was announced during an awards luncheon in Natchitoches on Sunday. The division won awards in several categories, including release/feature writing, game notes and graphics. LA Tech also won two awards in the radio play-by-play category. In the Division II Releases/Features (Men’s Basketball/Baseball) category, Cain McGuire took second place for his feature on Bulldogs forward Isaiah Crawford aiming for a breakout season despite his injury history. McGuire also earned second place in the Division V (Game…

iStockphoto / Bychykhin_OlexandrEvery once in a while, a new fad explodes that’s so ridiculous we can’t help but comment on it, and that’s certainly the case with the latest flying fad, which involves people flying with only their eyes glued to the GPS map in front of them. The trend is spreading fast, with the internet giving it catchy but uncomfortable names, from “bareback” flights to “bareback” flights. The gist is that guys get on a plane with no books, nothing to watch on their phones, no Netflix or podcasts, and just stare blankly at the map screen in front…

A Texas woman has been charged with attempted murder after she tried to drown a 3-year-old girl in a swimming pool, police said, adding that they were recommending the incident be treated as a hate crime.The Texas chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights group, identified the girl as a Palestinian Muslim and the woman as a white American and called on investigators to open a hate crimes investigation amid a surge in reports of anti-Muslim incidents across the U.S. Police did not release the names or identities of the mother or her…