Hidden cave, prehistoric hippo bones found under Welsh castle called a “once-in-a-lifetime discovery”

A prehistoric hidden cave and hippo bones found beneath a  Welsh castle could transform understanding of ancient life in Britain, researchers said Thursday, calling the site a “once-in-a-lifetime discovery.” Previous small-scale excavations at Pembroke Castle – the birthplace of Henry Tudor and a popular tourist attraction – have already uncovered evidence of early humans and …

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Trump touts tax policies but many say higher prices erase gains

In Las Vegas, President Trump promoted his tax policies, such as no tax on tips or overtime. But some people who spoke with CBS News said rising gas prices due to the Iran war are erasing those gains. Before leaving for Las Vegas, Mr. Trump also addressed potential peace talks, saying “Iran wants to make …

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Hungary’s Magyar Says Documents From Outgoing Government Being Destroyed

BUDAPEST, April 17 (Reuters) – Hungarian election winner ⁠Peter ⁠Magyar said on Friday ⁠he had reports that sensitive documents from the time ​of the outgoing administration were being destroyed and called on people to report ‌any such acts. Magyar’s Tisza ‌party – which won a landslide victory in Sunday’s election, ending right-wing ⁠Prime ⁠Minister Viktor …

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Mexico Masculinity Summit Plows Ahead After Public Funding Backlash

MEXICO CITY, April 17 (Reuters) – A masculinity summit featuring ⁠controversial ⁠speakers such as writer Jordan Peterson is ⁠set to go ahead on Friday in Mexico’s Jalisco state, among the most violent ​for women, despite outcry over alleged public funding for the for-profit event. A local committee approved 400,000 pesos (around $23,170) as a subsidy …

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Spain’s Far-Right Vox Party Secures First Regional Coalition Deal With Conservatives

MADRID, April 17 (Reuters) – Spain’s far-right party Vox and ⁠the ⁠mainstream conservative opposition People’s Party have ⁠struck a preliminary deal to govern in coalition in Extremadura in the first of ​three regional deals being negotiated that could test the ability of the right-wing alliance to oust the ruling Socialists in ‌the next general election. …

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