One explanation of this is the Vatican, symbolized by the pope, is at the center of a global power and money laundering operation linked to royal and elite families and national intelligence services, including the CIA, 5eyes, Mossad and more. This is speculative and also plausible, imo. ABN
This is put perfectly. Academia is full of these types, and as such constitutes a meso-example of how an entire field of human endeavor can rapidly skid downhill as scumbag mentors bring in worse scumbag mentees, year after year. ABN
An international team of researchers has uncovered the oldest spear tip ever discovered in Europe, revealing that it was crafted by Neanderthals. In their study published in the Journal of Archaeological Science, the team provides detailed insights into the spear tip’s discovery, its condition, and the findings they gleaned from extensive analysis.
The spear tip was initially found in 2003, buried within a sediment layer in a cave in the North Caucasus, Russia. Alongside it were numerous animal bones and remnants of a campfire. However, it wasn’t until recently that the spear tip was thoroughly examined.
Using advanced techniques such as spectroscopy, computed tomography, and microscopy, the researchers determined that the 9 cm-long spear tip was made from animal bone, likely bison. It was attached to a wooden shaft with a type of tar.
The team also discovered that the spear tip had been shaped with stone tools and showed signs of use in either hunting or combat, evidenced by cracks indicating it had struck something very hard. Notably, the tip showed no signs of prolonged use, implying that it had likely been used shortly after its creation. This finding challenges previous theories that Neanderthals never advanced beyond using stone tools and suggests that they were capable of strategic planning, both in crafting tools and in their use.
The Trump administration has reached a preliminary settlement with Ashli Babbitt’s family. Babbitt was the Trump supporter who was fatally shot by Capitol Police Officer Michael Byrd.
According to CBS News, multiple sources told the outlet that a settlement has been reached in principle, but has not yet been signed. An attorney to the Babbitt family confirmed that the settlement in principle has been reached as well.
The Babbitt estate brought a lawsuit against the US government under the Biden administration and alleged that Byrd was negligent in his use of force and firing his gun at Babbitt.
Babbitt had been in the frame of a window when the officer fired, killing the Trump supporter on January 6, 2021 as a riot and protest ensued at the building. “Ashli was unarmed,” the suit said. “Her hands were up in the air, empty, and in plain view of Lt. Byrd and other officers in the lobby. Ashli posed no threat to the safety of anyone.”
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