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Archaeologists in Cambodia have unearthed the torso of a 12th or 13th-century Buddha statue at Angkor’s Ta Prohm temple, matching a head found nearly a century ago at the same site. The statue, in the Bayon art style, features unique carvings and a left-hand gesture across the chest, an uncommon representation in Khmer art. A near-complete reconstruction of the statue is possible, pending approval to reattach the head and body for public display, showcasing ongoing...

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy announced a 30-day ceasefire with Russia following peace talks in Saudi Arabia, with the US lifting its pause on military aid and intelligence sharing. The deal, contingent on Russia's agreement, includes a ceasefire on missile attacks and a potential extension. Ukraine proposed the ceasefire during the talks, seeking "silence in the skies" and at sea, as well as the release of prisoners and children. Full Article

Prominent House Republican Clay Higgins is urging local law enforcement agencies to prepare to assist with ICE immigration operations, emphasizing the need to remove criminal illegal immigrants. During a House subcommittee hearing, Higgins stressed the ongoing enforcement actions to restore law and order in the country. Experts testified about the dangers of sanctuary policies hindering immigration law enforcement and the national security threat posed by criminal illegal immigrants. Full Article

The U.S. Department of Education is cutting nearly 50% of its workforce, impacting over 1,300 positions. The House approved a short-term spending bill to fund the government until the end of September. Ukrainian and American delegations reached a 30-day ceasefire agreement, putting pressure on Russia to accept. Full Article

Dr. Michael Holick, a 79-year-old from Sudbury, Mass., plans to run the Boston Marathon to honor two young women who passed away from hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. Despite battling Stage 3 prostate cancer and its debilitating effects, Holick aims to raise awareness for genetic disorders and fulfill the wishes of one of the women by participating in the race. His dedication to running for a cause demonstrates the resilience of the human spirit in overcoming challenges...

Lina Angelov's article on Unsplash discusses the reasons why cats and dogs exhibit affectionate behaviors such as licking. Cats may lick their owners as a form of allogrooming to strengthen social bonds, while dogs may steal shoes due to reassurance from the owner's scent. Cats' scratchy tongues are designed to distribute saliva for grooming purposes, while dogs have different hunting techniques that do not require this feature. Full Article