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AI makes breakthrough reading 2,000-year-old scroll burned in Mt. Vesuvius eruption

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:14:42 GMT

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WDKY) — After 21 years, cutting-edge technology pioneered at the University of Kentucky is being used to read a 2,000-year-old scroll.The Herculaneum scrolls were burned and buried in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D., and now the scrolls are too fragile to unfurl.But Brent Seales, a computer science professor at the University of Kentucky, and his researchers developed technology to read what's on the scrolls without opening them.It's been a 20-year passion for Seales, but now his work is being used to unlock history. Parents sue Hyatt Hotels Corporation after death of 1-year-old son The unopened scrolls belong to the Institut de France in Paris and are believed to be from a library owned by a senior Roman statesman."What I expect is writing that expresses what it means to be human, speaking of love and war and of all the things that still matter to us because we are human, just like they were human, and the gulf that separates us,...

Meet Brandon Powell, the Vikings receiver who could really step up with Justin Jefferson out

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:14:42 GMT

No single Vikings player is capable of matching the output of star receiver Justin Jefferson.It’s going to take a village to replace his production on the field, with rookie receiver Jordan Addison, veteran receiver K.J. Osborn, and talented tight end T.J. Hockenson leading the charge while Jefferson is on injured reserve.That said, slot receiver Brandon Powell is a player to look out for as the Vikings try to fill the void. Though his 5-foot-8, 180-pound frame might suggest otherwise, Powell is a bulldog, and he’s more than capable of holding his own if asked to take on a bigger role.There was a glimpse of that last week as Powell stepped up to make four catches for 43 yards against the Kansas City Chiefs with most of that coming after Jefferson left the game.“It does not surprise me,” head coach Kevin O’Connell said. “I’ve always really looked at Brandon as a guy that can do a lot of things that are really, really high level on the football fiel...

Vikings receiver Jordan Addison is good to go for Bears game

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:14:42 GMT

Rookie receiver Jordan Addison is going to have a much bigger role this weekend with Justin Jefferson on injured reserve. The fact that Addison seems to be at 100 percent is good news for the Vikings.There was a little bit of concern this week when Addison popped up on the injury report with an ankle injury. He was a limited participant in Wednesday’s practice, then again on Thursday, before being a full participant on Friday. He does not have an injury designation with the Vikings traveling to play the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on Sunday.Asked this week about taking on a bigger role in the offense, Addison seemed more than ready for it.“It’s a great opportunity for me and for the other receivers in this room,” he said. “We just have to make plays, that’s what it’s going to come down to. We’ve got to win 1-on-1.”It has been impressive to watch Addison acclimate so seamlessly to the NFL this season. He has 19 catches for 249 ...

Twins’ Byron Buxton has knee surgery; Alex Kirilloff set for shoulder repair

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:14:42 GMT

For the second consecutive year, Byron Buxton has undergone an arthroscopic procedure on his right knee, which has forced him off the field for significant periods of time.Last year’s surgery, Twins president of baseball operations Derek Falvey said, had a much longer recovery timeline. This one, to excise the plica, is something that they hope will alleviate some of the stress around the patellar tendon and isn’t expected to come with as long of a rehab process. The surgery took place on Friday, Falvey said.“The hope here is in just a few short weeks, he’s getting moving around again and starting to go through physical therapy in the offseason,” Falvey said. “… Our expectation and our hope is that we’ll get him through the offseason and get him ready for spring training ready to go and continue to build off that.”The Twins initially were hoping Buxton could serve as their designated hitter at the beginning of this season and then transition back into the outfield.That never h...

Jury seated in Patino Double Murder Trial

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:14:42 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — A jury of 12 people and 4 alternates was chosen today in the Patino murder trial. Nelson D. Patino is accused of fatally stabbing his wife and 5-year-old child and injuring his 2-year-old on Dec. 1, 2021.Patino was recently deemed competent to stand trial, according to Schenectady County District Attorney Robert Carney. After being indicted in January 2022, Patino pleaded not guilty to six charges, including murder, attempted murder, and assault in Schenectady County Court. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Carney says this is a tough case, because many people have been excused or asking to be excused because they cannot handle what will be the graphic nature of this case. The DA also says he is anticipating Patino’s lawyers will be using a psychiatric defense to argue that he was not mentally aware of the gravity of the crime. The surprise is the type of psychological defense that Patino is using -- ...

St. Charles Co. church group returns home, back from Israel as conflict unfolds

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:14:42 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Members of the Morning Star Church in St. Charles County are relieved as they return home Friday. They were in Israel when war erupted nearly one week ago. More than 1,000 people have died since Hamas, a militant group that controls Gaza, launched attacks against Israel, triggering a response by Israeli forces. St. Louis youth football coach recovering after shooting, suspect charged “We were there when we heard the bombs, and [leaders] said you guys need to come back,” said Morning Star Church member Mark Vadgeley. Church members returned home Friday after taking a series of flights to Lambert Airport. As the trip overseas comes to an end, the journey for those still in Israel is far from over. More than 40 church members were taking part in what some called the trip of a lifetime. It consisted of two weeks in the holy land, but plans changed abruptly. “I was just worried about the other people,” says Stacey Vadgeley, who just returned from Israel. "But I never felt i...

Woman saved off roof of burning house in Webster Groves

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:14:42 GMT

WEBSTER GROVES, Mo. - A Webster Groves family's home erupted into flames Friday morning, and firefighters had to rescue one woman trapped inside. Firefighters from several departments responded to the 300 block of Papin Avenue around 10 a.m. to battle a house fire Friday. One person was injured during the fire.Webster Groves Fire Chief Brett Ellis tells FOX 2 that the fire could have started on the second story in the top left corner of the home. St. Louis youth football coach recovering after shooting, suspect charged "Crews worked really fast to get up on the roof, to rescue one of our residents," said Ellis. "We had over twelve fire apparatus' with additional medic units, jeeps." Dramatic video was taken by a neighbor as the female homeowner was high on top of the second-story roof. The video shows her making her way to a waiting firefighter and being guided safely to the ground with a ladder.Family still on the scene told FOX 2 they believe it started in their son’s bedroom. T...

T-Mobile planning to move customers on older phone plans to newer ones

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:14:42 GMT

T-Mobile will be moving some of its customers on older phone plans to the company’s latest options, which could result in customers paying more on their monthly bills. Customers impacted with see a change in their phone bills starting in November. T-Mobile confirmed the reports to CNET, who first broke the news. Customers on the company’s older One, Simple Choice, Magenta and Magenta 55 Plus plans will be moved to newer options. AT&T, Verizon or T-Mobile? Maps show which cell provider gives your area best coverage Customers impacted by the change will be sent notices beginning on Oct. 17. T-Mobile told CNET that “there will be an increase of approximately $10 per line with the migration noted that those who sign up for AutoPay can save $5 per line (on up to eight lines per account).”“We're always looking for ways to give our customers more from our services, so we're moving a small number who were on older rate plans to newer plans that will deliver them enhanced features,"Th...

Homeland Security Warns Of Possible Violence Against Jewish Community Friday

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:14:42 GMT

Days after former leader of the terrorist group Hamas Khaled Meshaal, made a “call for action,” or “Global day of Jihad,” for Friday, LAPD said it is increasing its patrols around Jewish and Muslim establishments.While the police department said it had not identified “credible” threats, it spoke with Jewish and Muslim community leaders to plan for safety around the day.“The Los Angeles Police Department is aware of recent statements made calling for action as it relates to the conflict in the Middle East,” LAPD said in a statement. “We have no information of any specific or credible threats to the City of Los Angeles but we are continuing to assess the situation for any potential impact to our communities.”LAPD News: Response to Statements Made Regarding Conflict in the Middle East pic.twitter.com/tBfpOaYc5t— LAPD PIO (@LAPDPIO) October 12, 2023In a law enforcement memo reviewed by L.A. Weekly, the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Se...

Jennifer Garner, Reese Witherspoon turn focus to ‘innocent’ children on both sides in response to war

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:14:42 GMT

A number of A-list stars have begun taking to social media to share their “heartbreak” and horror over last weekend’s attack by Hamas terrorists on Israeli communities and the escalating war in and around Gaza. But these stars seem to be trying to avoid mistakes made by Kylie Jenner, Justin Bieber and other celebrities, who posted poorly considered messages earlier in the week that were held up as examples for why the public often doesn’t want to hear from influencers and entertainers in the midst of global crisis.Indeed, it’s likely that Jennifer Garner, Reese Witherspoon, Jennifer Aniston, Kerry Washington, among others, consulted with their teams about what they should say on social media — or if they should say anything at all. These stars all are seen as role models in American popular culture, and their reputations depend on them being seen as sensible, decent, likable. For the most part, they also tend to steer clear of controversy.LOS ANGE...