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Roman scutum: An 1,800-year-old shield dropped by a Roman soldier who likely died in battle

2 mn readName: Painted Roman scutum (long shield) What it is: A wooden and leather shield used by a Roman soldier in battle Where it is from: Dura-Europos, Syria When it was made: Second century A.D. What it tells us about the past: This tall, semi-cylindrical shield, which is in the collection of the Yale University Art Gallery, is one of the few surviving […]

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Omnicom and IPG in Advanced Merger Talks

2 mn readOmincom is reportedly in advanced talks to acquire Interpublic Group (IPG) in a deal that would create the largest advertising and marketing services firm in the world. The Wall Street Journal broke news of the deal on Sunday (Dec. 8) and reported that a transaction could be announced as early as the coming week. Terms of the […]

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This quarterback just produced one of the greatest games in NFL history. And it still wasn’t enough

1 mn readAmid a western New York snowstorm last week, Buffalo quarterback Josh Allen produced a stat line unlike any other quarterback in NFL history, becoming the first quarterback ever to score touchdowns as a passer, runner and receiver in the same game. The stat line was unprecedented, and helped the Bills clinch a playoff spot in […]

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7.0 earthquake rattles Northern California, spurs anxiety before tsunami warning is canceled

8 mn readA magnitude 7 earthquake about 30 miles off the Humboldt County shoreline prompted a highly unusual tsunami warning for a wide swath of the Northern California coast Thursday, spurring widespread evacuations before it was canceled an hour later. The earthquake rattled large parts of the region — from San Francisco and Monterey to as far […]

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Housing lottery launches for 60 units at Trylon Tower in Rego Park, rent starts at $828

2 mn readNew York City has launched a housing lottery for 60 units at Trylon Tower, a 16-story residential development in Rego Park. Located at 98-81 Queens Blvd., Trylon Tower features 170 residential units, with 110 offered at market rate. Of the 60 remaining units, 17 have been designated for individuals earning 40% of the area median […]

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Yes, there are many health benefits associated with running. But does it burn fat?

3 mn readBecause obesity can lead to many adverse health outcomes and conditions such as type 2 diabetes, musculoskeletal problems, cardiovascular disease, and even increased risk of colon or breast cancer, most of us are interested in any way we can keep excess weight off.  While nothing impacts weight management more than a healthy diet, a close second measure that’s proven […]

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