The Romans are well known for their aqueducts, which brought water to their cities and settlements.These aqueducts sometimes ran for very long distances. For instance, the aqueduct of Valens, which brought water to the city of Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul), was 250 miles (400 kilometers) long, according to a statement from Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz.The aqueducts also lasted a long time; their remains are some of the most prominent Roman architectural finds visible today. All of this demonstrates the Romans’ engineering prowess. So how did the Romans build such large and long-lasting aqueducts?Latest Videos FromLive SciencePreparing the routeSign up for our…
Dolly Parton’s sister Stella Parton is taking aim at some of the reactions to her sibling’s death. Posting a lengthy statement via Instagram on Friday, September 4, Stella, 77, condemned the use of “AI and endless garbage” and “snarky tweets” that have been posted online. “Sadly, because of the way…
The US Justice Department’s antitrust division was directed earlier this week to pause all work with the Canadian government as the trade dispute between the neighboring nations intensifies, according to a report. The chief of the antitrust division’s international section, Lynda Marshall, ordered officials on Wednesday to halt all cooperation on cases…
Kodai Senga eventually found his 2026 niche but his role for next season remains uncertain, David Stearns said. The high-octane but high-variance righty flamed out of the Mets rotation by the middle of the season, owning a 10.08 ERA after a June 23 start. But given a look in the…
Patrick Clancy and his legal team are reacting to a judge’s decision to declare a mistrial in his ex-wife Lindsay Clancy’s murder case. “Patrick Clancy is grateful to the Court and to the jurors for their hard work, their commitment and their perseverance,” Patrick’s attorney David Meier said in a…
Big Brother 28’s LaTrice “Lala” Verrett wanted one of the reality TV icons out of the game — but she’s happy she didn’t attempt to make the move herself. “Hindsight is 20/20. I’m actually glad that I did not target the icons because they had a power,” Lala, 57, exclusively…
Palestinian journalist Rula Jebreal took heat from black lawmakers Friday after she referred to House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) as an “AIPAC monkey.” Jebreal used the racial epithet during an appearance on lefty commentator Wajahat Ali’s “The Left Hook” podcast, as she criticized the black Democrat’s support for Israel…
SAN DIEGO — The local boy made good, but it wasn’t enough. After Spencer Jones put the Yankees ahead with a leadoff single in the top of the 10th against Padres flamethrower Mason Miller, his homecoming heroics got spoiled in the bottom of the frame. Luis Campusano hit a walk-off…
Natural light is one of those home features people rarely think twice about until summer turns it into a line item. The same south-facing windows that make a room feel bigger and brighter can also spend hours feeding heat into the house, leaving the AC to undo it later. After…
Tommy Paul will get another crack at Carlos Alcaraz in a Grand Slam. He’s hoping for a breakthrough in his fourth such matchup against the reigning U.S. Open champion. Alcaraz, the second seed, knocked off the American in the fourth round of the Australian Open in January, and while it…
Your apartment turns into an oven by mid-afternoon. By bedtime, no amount of fan-pointing or pillow-flipping brings relief. You wake up groggy, sweaty and frustrated. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Record-breaking summer heat is making it harder than ever to sleep well, especially for renters who can’t control…
Several dozens high-ranking military officials were reportedly given polygraph tests last month as part of sweeping investigation into the disclosure of classified information about the country’s munitions stockpile. About 50 senior officials in the War Department were subjected to the lie-detector tests after media reports indicated the military’s arsenal of…
Carlos Alcaraz distracted some U.S. Open viewers and attendees on Monday when his nipple continually appeared from under his shirt. And even though he covered up on Friday afternoon in his straight sets win in the third round, he still found a way to make tennis fans lose their minds.…
It turns out that The Traitors castle can spark murder, deceit — and love. The Real Housewives of Atlanta alum Phaedra Parks confirmed on the Friday, September 4, broadcast of SiriusXM’s Jeff Lewis Live that she’s dating season 2 costar Chris “CT” Tamburello. “Are you dating? ‘Cause I heard you…
New Jersey Democratic Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell is reportedly the subject of an internal investigation over allegations of inappropriate behavior toward women and potential ethics violations. The probe was launched by Democratic Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s office and is being led by former New Jersey Attorney General Christopher Porrino, according to…
Scientists in China have identified a previously unknown tick-borne virus that can cause flu-like illness, fatigue and gastrointestinal symptoms, according to a new study. The newly discovered virus, the Asian longhorned tick nairovirus (ALTNV), which is part of the orthonairovirus group, has also been found to cause thrombocytopenia (reduced blood…
Former U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema can be sued under North Carolina’s homewrecker law over her relationship with a member of her security detail, a judge ruled Friday. Sinema has acknowledged having a romantic relationship with Matthew Ammel but argued that she can’t be sued in North Carolina because she has…
Luke Weaver has an explanation for his struggles since arriving in Pittsburgh. And it’s a pretty good one. The ex-Mets reliever, who was dealt to the Pirates at the trade deadline, revealed this week that he has been battling a “severe” case of poison ivy for nearly a month. “I’ve…
Lindsay Clancy’s high-profile murder trial in the death of her three children has been declared a mistrial after the defense team’s emergency appeal was denied by highest court in the state of Massachusetts. The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court concluded an emergency hearing on Friday, September 4, ultimately denying an appeal…
Socialist Michigan House hopeful William Lawrence pined for the speedy demise of centrist Democratic lawmakers getting in the way of lefty policies in twisted song lyrics he penned and then posted on social media. Lawrence, the Democratic candidate in Michigan’s battleground 7th Congressional District, explained in a since-deleted X post…
SAN DIEGO — He has pitched in just one career playoff game, and it came at the end of a blowout last October in the ALDS. But as Paul Blackburn heads down the stretch about to pitch in the most pressure-packed games of his life — and in an even…
Love After Lockup star Amber Eggers died on Thursday, September 3, after being hospitalized. She was 41. “There really isn’t a good way to say something like this. It doesn’t feel real, and I don’t think any words can make it feel real. Amber Eggers has lost her fight today…
A federal judge on Friday extended her prohibition against the U.S. Postal Service implementing President Donald Trump’s executive order seeking to limit mail voting during the midterms, putting another major obstacle in the way of the administration as the first states begin sending out mail ballots. The preliminary injunction from…
It was said as an aside, maybe even an afterthought, and yet it is as accurate a description as there is about Jaxson Dart. Isaiah Likely, the new Giants tight end, was talking about Dart and the effort to try to learn all he can about the guy who will…
Sasha Farber visited the Dancing With the Stars studio after claiming his absence from season 35 wasn’t his decision. Farber, 42, shared a photo via Instagram on Thursday, September 4, of him pulling up to the Television City Studios lot in Los Angeles, where DWTS is filmed. In follow-up posts,…
WASHINGTON — The Republican leader of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee placed a hold Friday on four of President Trump’s nominees to federal labor-related positions until the White House briefs lawmakers on the tumultuous tenure of former Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer. An internal watchdog report released Thursday…
A key hearing in Josh Jacobs’ criminal battery case has been moved up, and the rescheduling has many Packers fans wondering what it means for the future of the team’s star tailback. Wisconsin court records viewed by The California Post on Friday show Jacobs’ initial appearance proceedings that were slated…
A Massachusetts judge is preparing to declare a mistrial in the Lindsay Clancy case after jurors spent several days and more than 30 hours in deliberation. Judge William Sullivan granted Clancy’s defense, Kevin Reddington, one hour in order to seek an emergency stay from the Supreme Judicial Court on Friday,…
WASHINGTON — President Trump is trying to cement his legacy — literally. The commander in chief claims he is building the new White House ballroom to be so strong that whichever Democrat takes office after him won’t be able to tear it down. “I don’t think they could, physically,” the…
Chris Paul was dumped. The Clippers released the 40-year-old in what was meant to be his final NBA season. Paul didn’t hold back on the gut-wrenching incident. “What’s interesting about that whole situation is, it’s probably one of the most disrespectful things that I’ve endured,” Paul said on the “Build…
Pregnant Joy-Anna Duggar already can’t wait to watch her eldest children interact with their future sibling. “They are going to make the best big siblings,” Duggar, 28, wrote via Instagram on Thursday, September 3, sharing footage from the moment she told her sons Gideon, 8, and Gunner, 3, and daughter…
WASHINGTON — A group of Hasidic Jewish community leaders from New York and New Jersey met with President Trump and Vice President JD Vance at the White House Thursday, the first such gathering at the executive mansion in nearly five decades. Trump, who boasts strong support among the Orthodox community,…
Lululemon’s turnaround is getting a lot more painful. Shares of the pricey yoga pants-maker plunged 17% on Friday to an eight-year low after weak Americas sales forced it to slash its full-year outlook. The disappointing figures came as incoming CEO Heidi O’Neill was set to take the reins of the…
Fresh layoffs at a Bay Area tech giant have gutted senior employees and engineers as part of a brutal 20% workforce reduction. Payments giant PayPal plans to ax 251 employees at its San Jose headquarters, according to a notice filed with California’s Employment Development Department. Dozens of senior directors, managers…
Blue Origin New Glenn rocket explodes during launch pad test at Cape Canaveral – YouTube Watch On When Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket suddenly blew apart on a Florida launchpad earlier this year, it sent sound waves racing more than 1,000 miles (1,600 kilometers) across the U.S., new data reveals.…
A bottle a day probably won’t keep the doctor at bay. Americans are drinking less than ever, with just 54% of US adults saying they consume alcohol, according to recent Gallup polling, marking a record low for the second year in a row. But for those who do indulge, a…
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Alix Earle’s new reality show made slight references to her romance with Tom Brady. In season 1 of Earle Meets World, streaming now on Netflix, Alix’s family and friends were filming confessionals when they were asked whether they had seen a “viral video of Alix and T.B.” “She’s rubbing his…
WASHINGTON — President Trump broke his silence Friday on the Lindsay Clancy trial that has gripped millions of Americans, predicting the Massachusetts mom would stand trial a second time for the murder of her children. “I assume there’s going to be another trial. It’s a terrible situation,” Trump told reporters…
The number of 401(k) millionaires has soared to a record high — buoyed by a strong stock market and robust employee contributions. The number of retirement accounts managed by Fidelity Investments with at least $1 million jumped 19% between the first and second quarters — reaching a record 769,000 accounts,…
WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert is calling it quits after 7 ½ years. On Friday, the league announced her plans to retire at the end of the calendar year. There isn’t a clear successor for Engelbert, though The IX Sports reported she’s been working on preparing the league for what’s next…
Steve Irwin‘s loved ones are honoring him on the 20th anniversary of his death. Steve’s wife, Terri Irwin, and his kids, Robert and Bindi Irwin, took to social media on Friday, September 4, to reflect on his legacy. “After 20 years, grief still walks with me like my shadow. With…
WASHINGTON — Fraud muckraker Nick Shirley slapped a lawsuit against California’s attorney general and secretary of state Friday in a bid to stop it from implementing a law named after him that would allow pro-immigration groups to shield their information from public records. California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) signed AB…
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