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Altar found in Guatemalan jungle evidence of mingling of Mayan and Teotihuacan cultures, experts say

GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — An altar from the Teotihuacan culture, at the pre-Hispanic heart of what became Mexico, was discovered in Tikal National Park in Guatemala, the center of Mayan culture, demonstrating the interaction between the two societies, Guatemala’s Culture and Sports Ministry announced Monday. The enormous city-state of Tikal, whose towering temples still stand

Microsoft workers say they’ve been fired after 50th anniversary protest over Israel contract

Microsoft has fired two employees who interrupted the company’s 50th anniversary celebration to protest its work supplying artificial intelligence technology to the Israeli military, according to a group representing the workers. Microsoft accused one of the workers in a termination letter Monday of misconduct “designed to gain notoriety and cause maximum disruption to this highly

NCHSAA surveys coaches about RPI formula changes, potential return of MaxPreps ratings

On Monday, the N.C. High School Athletic Association sent out a survey to receive feedback on potential changes to the RPI formula that is used to seed playoffs. The NCHSAA Board of Directors discussed adjusting the weights of the RPI formula at the winter meeting in November. The discussion was tabled. HighSchoolOT obtained a copy

National Weather Service no longer translating products for non-English speakers

The National Weather Service is no longer providing language translations of its products, a change that experts say could put non-English speakers at risk of missing potentially life-saving warnings about extreme weather. The weather service has “paused” the translations because its contract with the provider has lapsed, NWS spokesperson Michael Musher said. He declined further

Scientists genetically engineer wolves with white hair and muscular jaws like the extinct dire wolf

Three genetically engineered wolves that may resemble extinct dire wolves are trotting, sleeping and howling in an undisclosed secure location in the U.S., according to the company that aims to bring back lost species. The wolf pups, which range in age from three to six months old, have long white hair, muscular jaws and already

Weedkiller maker asks US Supreme Court to block lawsuits claiming it failed to warn about cancer

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Global agrochemical manufacturer Bayer has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to decide whether federal law preempts thousands of state lawsuits alleging it failed to warn people that its popular weedkiller could cause cancer. Bayer’s new request to the nation’s highest court comes as it is simultaneously pursing legislation in several

Baseball Statewide Top 25: East Forsyth, Marvin Ridge, Leesville Road, and Grimsley join this week’s poll; Charlotte Christian back into Top 10

Four Top-10 teams suffered losses last week including the first of the year for Ashley, Metrolina Christian, and Whiteville. East Forsyth, Marvin Ridge, Leesville Road, and Grimsley all picked up key wins last week to make its way into this week’s poll. At one point, the Mavericks were as high as No. 15 in the

Ex-official says he was forced out of FDA after trying to protect vaccine safety data from RFK Jr.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Shortly before he was forced to resign, the nation’s top vaccine regulator says he refused to grant Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s team unrestricted access to a tightly held vaccine safety database, fearing that the information might be manipulated or even deleted. In an interview with The Associated Press, former Food

Houston, Florida play for title and put a different spin on the underdog role to wrap March Madness :: WRALSportsFan.com

By EDDIE PELLS, AP National Writer SAN ANTONIO — SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Whoever said there were no great underdog stories left in March Madness, or that the title would go to whichever team spends the most money — or amasses the gaudiest collection of big names from the transfer portal — probably never checked

Duke, NC State, UNC women’s basketball finish in top 15 of AP poll :: WRALSportsFan.com

By DOUG FEINBERG, AP Basketball Writer Duke during the Semi Finals at the 2025 Ally ACC Women’s Basketball Tournament in Greensboro, N.C. Saturday March 8th, 2025 (Photo by Jaylynn Nash/ACC) UConn capped its season at No. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25 women’s basketball pol l on Monday, one day after winning its 12th