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CONCORD – Archaeologists in Concord, Massachusetts, have discovered five musket balls believed to have been fired on April 19, 1775, during an incident famously known as “the shot that was heard round the world” at Minute Man National Historical Park.The musket balls were discovered by archaeologists clearing the site for the park’s Great American Outdoors Act project. Historians say musket shots were fired during the historic battle in Concord, Massachusetts. National Park Service “It’s incredible to pluck a musket ball out of the ground, hold it in your hand and know that the last person to touch this ball fired…

Robert Wright, whose books include “Nonzero” and “The Evolution of God,” is publisher of the Nonzero Newsletter and host of the “Nonzero” podcast. This essay is adapted from a longer entry in the Nonzero Newsletter.“Progressive realism,” according to Wikipedia, is “a foreign policy paradigm largely made popular by Robert Wright.” That’s me! So in principle I should have been gratified by the recent Foreign Affairs essay “The Case for Progressive Realism,” by British politician David Lammy. And I should be close to ecstatic now that Lammy, thanks to the Labour Party victory in last week’s election, is Britain’s foreign secretary.Yet…

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Chamelo, which counts former NBA player Stephon Marbury as a brand ambassador, has launched two types of lenses: “Dusk,” which switches between different levels of tint on command, and “Prismatic,” which can change color, both of which can be controlled manually or through an app linked to the smart sunglasses.Dusk, which Chamero uses on retro frames like the Wayfarer, darkens in just 0.1 seconds, which is 1,800 times faster than photochromic glasses. That’s a blessing when you need to quickly avoid someone’s gaze. You can also choose a tint gradient, giving you more freedom to define the look of your…

Franco Baresi, Daniele Massaro and Roberto Baggio all wish they had scored in the World Cup final penalty shootout at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena. “God’s Ponytail” Baggio in particular knows what it’s like to miss the decisive kick in front of 90,000 fans. After putting Italy’s fifth penalty on the line in 1994, Baggio slumped his shoulders, deflated his sternum, tucked his chin into his collarbone and put his hands on his hips, a picture of utter dejection.Compare that to the scene on the same field five years later. On July 10, 1999, exactly 25 years ago, U.S. left…

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Former Australia cricket coach and opener Justin Langer has urged decision-makers to protect international cricket at all costs with the match calendar being condensed further than ever before. Despite coaching in the Indian Premier League, Langer emphasises the value of international cricket at a time when pressure is growing due to the rise of franchises. Langer was speaking at World Cricket Connect, an event organised by the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) at Lord’s, designed to bring together some of the biggest names in cricket to discuss the health of the game and consider the path forward for future success. One…

Just west of Huntingdon is a town filled with Tudor houses and grand buildings, perhaps the most important of which is the medieval castle where Catherine of Aragon died. Today, Grade I listed Kimbolton Castle is the main building of Kimbolton School, an independent secondary school for pupils aged 4 to 18. Kimbolton’s historical significance extends beyond its connection to a divorced and dying queen: just 400 years after the death of Catherine of Aragon, the town made a vital contribution to the Allied effort in World War II. Kimbolton Airfield opened in 1942 and was allocated to the United…

A famous Kent attraction has been named the best tourist attraction in the world – and it’s all thanks to the people who visit. As the iconic Kent and East Sussex Railway (K&ESR) celebrates 50 years since its reopening, it has also won a prestigious TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Award. TripAdvisor, an online platform for reviews and recommendations, presents this prestigious award to attractions that regularly receive praise and positive reviews from visitors. Attractions that receive this award are ranked in the top 10% of TripAdvisor’s destinations worldwide. Based in Tenterden, the K&ESR is a historic railway with over 120 years…

Wednesday, July 10, 2024, 6:00 AM share Facebook Share on Facebook X Share on Twitter LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn WhatsApp Share on WhatsApp Email Share via email A view of Centre Court during the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club (Photo: Julian Finney/Getty Images) There is no better example of Britain truly ‘leading the world’ than Wimbledon. Not necessarily on the court, one must admit, but off it it certainly is. Despite a devastatingly rainy day, the latest in a series of events, the All England Club yesterday was a celebration of colour and sporting…