Mayorkas and Wray Publicly Snub Senate Committee's Request for Testimony

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BREAKING: Matt Gaetz Withdraws From Attorney General Nomination

The roots of alphabetic writing may stretch back much further than previously believed. Evidence unearthed at the ancient site of Umm el-Marra in northwestern Syria suggests that the alphabet's development might have begun around 2300 BC - 500 years earlier than current theories propose. This theory, led by Johns Hopkins archaeologist Glenn Schwartz, and presented at the annual meeting of the American Society of Overseas Research this week, has the potential to transform our understanding of how, when, and where the alphabet was invented. Prevailing Alphabet Origins Theory So far, most scholars have believed that the first alphabet originated around 1800 BC in Egypt, where Semitic-speaking populations adapted portions of the Egyptian hieroglyphic system. These early forms of writing would evolve into the systems used across the Middle East and, eventually, Western Europe. However, the small clay ‘cylinders’ discovered by Schwartz and his team challenge this timeline, raising questions about the alphabet's birthplace and initial purpose. The Armenian Alphabet, A Vision From God The A to Z of Alphabet Origins and the Most Ancient Written Languages Read moreSection: ArtifactsAncient WritingsNewsHistory & ArchaeologyAncient PlacesAsiaRead Later 

Matt Gaetz, the embattled former Florida congressman, withdrew his name from consideration for attorney general on Thursday, saying he was "unfairly becoming a distraction" to President-elect Donald Trump's transition. "While the momentum was strong, it is clear that my ...

DOGE's Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy are calling for an order for federal remote workers to return to the office, but unions are already gearing up to push back.

As backers of President-elect Donald Trump's agenda are urging Republican senators to get behind the nominees and at least bring them to committee, Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth told Newsmax the process is "going great."

President-elect Donald Trump has announced that he plans to replace the Federal Reserve with a far more reliable and trustworthy source of economic guidance: the Magic 8 Ball. The recommendation comes from the trusted advisor and leader of the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency, Elon Musk. During a press conference, Trump explained that he had grown tired of the Federal Reserve’s constant indecision and inability to make clear, concise decisions. He argued that the Magic 8 Ball, with its simple answers and straightforward guidance, would be a far more effective tool for managing the nation’s economy.  He also said that he is considering replacing the costly Congress with automated tellers. “The Magic 8 Ball never fails to deliver a clear answer, whether it’s ‘Yes,’ ‘No,’ or ‘Ask again later,'” said Trump. “I believe that this simple approach to economics will be far more effective than the constant flip-flopping we’ve seen from the Federal Reserve.”  The reaction to Trump’s announcement has been mixed, with some expressing support for his decision to replace the Federal Reserve with a Magic 8 Ball, while others have laughed it off as yet another example of political grandstanding. Social media has been abuzz with memes and jokes mocking the president’s choice, with many users pointing out the irony of a leader who prides himself on his business acumen relying on a toy for economic guidance.  As the nation continues to grapple with this latest development, it remains to be seen how the Magic 8 Ball’s role in the U.S. economy will impact the financial landscape. One thing is certain, though: President Trump’s decision to replace the Federal Reserve with a Magic 8 Ball has quickly become the talk of the town, and not in a way they likely intended. The post BREAKING: Trump considering replacing Federal Reserve with much more reliable Magic 8 Ball appeared first on Genesius Times.

Aftershock II, a new rocket built by students at the University of Southern California, recently broke a number of 20-year-old amateur spaceflight records for altitude, power and speed. It reached more than 470,000 feet above Earth's surface and went "hypersonic."

Neanderthals may have used specialized hearths to make tar around 65,000 years ago, a new study finds.