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The Palm Lady: South Philadelphia woman continues family tradition of weaving palms for Lent

The Palm Lady: South Philadelphia woman continues family tradition of weaving palms for Lent

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Technology Wired Apr 13
What Is the Best Fitness Tracker in 2026? Garmin, Oura, More

With almost ten years of hands-on testing, WIRED knows what separates the best fitness trackers from the rest.

New York, NY NY Post Apr 13
Meghan Markle stands out in chartreuse at Netflix party: ‘Wants all the attention on her’

The Duchess of Sussex matched with "Beef" Season 2 star Carey Mulligan in the same shade of green.

Science PhysOrg Apr 13
Revived Nubian royal robes shed light on prestige and authority in a lost Christian kingdom

A recent archaeological project has physically reconstructed the ceremonial dress of medieval Nubian royalty and clergy, offering a rare glimpse into how clothing shaped and communicated authority in Christian Nubia. The research is published in the journal Antiquity.

Science PhysOrg Apr 13
Always on, always stressed: Digital work tools may blur boundaries and harm well-being

Information and communication technology (ICT) has reshaped our lives, how we live, how we work, how we entertain ourselves. That much is true, at least for the developed and developing world. ICT refers to everything from smartphones and laptops to software and cloud-based platforms and, increasingly, to the so-called Internet of Things (IoT), smart devices in the workplace, our homes and places of entertainment and recreation. ICT has enabled constant connectivity and more flexible working arrangements, fundamentally altering the structure of the modern workplace.

Chicago, IL Block Club Chicago Apr 13
Fathom, A Queer Cocktail Bar From The Team Behind Dorothy, Opens In Lakeview

Whitney LaMora and Zoe Schor said their focus is on creating a more casual, accessible neighborhood bar that will host events and community pop-ups.

Environment CleanTechnica Apr 13
Zwitterions Are The Key To New Solid-State Batteries

They sound like something straight out of Star Trek fan fiction, but they’re not. Zwitterions are the building blocks of a new electrolyte created by a team of scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, a branch of the US Department of Energy located in Tennessee. The new electrolyte is earmarked ... [continued] The post Zwitterions Are The Key To New Solid-State Batteries appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Global Good News Network Apr 13
Archaeologists Stumble Upon a Roman Villa When Expecting to Find Nothing at Their Project Site

Preparatory archaeology work at an English wind farm development site has turned up two incredible discoveries. The first was a Roman villa and bathhouse, and the second was a Neolithic burial mound. These were discovered by a team of archaeologists who fully believed they weren’t going to find anything. The team works for Headland Archaeology, […] The post Archaeologists Stumble Upon a Roman Villa When Expecting to Find Nothing at Their Project Site appeared first on Good News Network.

New York, NY NY Post Apr 13
Discovery at Monticello reveals construction secrets Thomas Jefferson left out of maps and letters

Archaeologists have uncovered a previously unknown remnant of Thomas Jefferson's era at Monticello: a brick kiln used to build his home.

Science PhysOrg Apr 13
Happy 69th birthday to Fatou, the world's oldest gorilla living in captivity

Fatou, the world's oldest gorilla living in captivity, celebrated her 69th birthday with a feast Monday, munching on cherry tomatoes, beets, leeks and lettuce at the Berlin Zoo.

New York, NY NY Post Apr 13
Manchester United vs. Leeds prediction: Premier League picks, odds, best bet

The stakes are high for Leeds and Manchester United on Monday afternoon.