Thursday, April 17, 2025

1,900-year-old Roman papyrus details elaborate tax evasion scheme, research suggests

1,900-year-old papyrus on ancient Rome

Historians have deciphered a 1,900-year-old papyrus discovered in the Judean desert that details an elaborate tax evasion scheme, forgery and fraudulent sale and manumission of slaves by two men.



source https://www.cbc.ca/radio/asithappens/papyrus-rome-tax-fraud-1.7510739?cmp=rss

Drake adds Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl performance to his lawsuit against record label

A composite image shows two men in separate photos. The man on the left side of the image is smiling and is wearing a black coat with many necklaces. The man on the right side is wearing a brown suit and has more facial hair than the other man.

Drake has expanded his defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group, saying more people were duped into believing he was a pedophile after rapper Kendrick Lamar performed Not Like Us at the Super Bowl and the Grammy Awards.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/drake-kendrick-superbowl-lawsuit-1.7513012?cmp=rss

Wednesday, April 16, 2025

U.S. senator who travelled to El Salvador says he's been denied access to Kilmar Abrego Garcia

U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen speaks to members of the media in El Salvador.

source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/us-senator-el-salvador-kilmar-abrego-garcia-1.7512059?cmp=rss

When an earthquake hit, these elephants formed a protective circle around their youngest

A herd of elephants, including one baby

When the ground started shaking, a herd of African elephants at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park formed a protective barrier, known as an "alert circle," around their youngest. Experts say it's a demonstration of their sharp instincts, effective communication skills and strong family connection. 



source https://www.cbc.ca/radio/asithappens/elephant-alert-circle-1.7511830?cmp=rss

U.S. autism numbers rose in 2022, according to new CDC report

CDC headquarters.

A new CDC report suggests autism diagnosis rates continue to rise in the U.S., sparking inflammatory rhetoric from government officials, while experts largely attribute the trend to improved screening and better understanding of the condition. 



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/cdc-autism-report-1.7510978?cmp=rss