Greek language in Pompeii skeleton sheds light on culture
Archaeologists uncovered a well preserved skeleton in Pompeii’s Tomb in the Porta Sarno area. An inscription ties the owner Marcus Venerius Secundio to Greek performances, confirming Greek used alongside Latin in this vibrant city before AD 79. The find highlights cultural openness in ancient Pompeii.
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Haitian quake toll climbs as Grace halts rescue efforts
Haiti's Civil Protection Agency reports 1 941 dead and 9 900 injured after the weekend 7.2 magnitude earthquake. Tropical Storm Grace delayed search and rescue, worse conditions in Les Cayes and Port au Prince leave thousands homeless and anger rising.
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Texas Gov Abbott tests positive for COVID 19
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced he tested positive for COVID 19 and is isolating at the Governor's Mansion in Austin while receiving monoclonal antibody treatment. He remains in good health with no symptoms, vaccination recorded in December, and he continues to oppose mask mandates amid rising Delta variant cases in Texas.
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Downtown bus transfer site eyed amid parking loss debate
The city weighs moving the transfer area to the 800 block of Vermont Street or 700 block Vermont, with one row of angled parking removed. a 1.8 million design would be the least expensive option but faces opposition from downtown businesses housing concerns. The plan, budgeted at 9.2 million, follows KU campus coordination and parking garage access downtown.
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