Rome Opens the Ancient Site of Caesar's Assassination to the Public
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Rome Opens the Ancient Site of Caesar's Assassination to the Public
Rome Opens the Ancient , Site of Caesar's Assassination , to the Public.
On June 20, an ancient square where historians
believe Julius Caesar was assassinated was
opened to the public for the first time.
NBC reports that the Sacred Area of Largo
Argentina contains the ruins of four ancient
temples in the heart of downtown Rome.
The site can now be visited
via a lowered walkway
for $5.50, or five euros.
It is believed that Caesar was stabbed to death
on March 15 in A.D. 44 at the site's Curia
of Pompey, a central meeting place for senators.
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Since ancient times, the site has been built on
by successive generations and was only rediscovered
in 1926 when more modern buildings were demolished.
In 1929, Mussolini inaugurated the
ruins as an important historical site.
One of the most beautiful and precious
places in Rome is finally fully usable by
Roman citizens and tourists, who from
now on will be able to see from nearby
wonderful archaeological finds from
various periods of the history of our city, Miguel Gotor, councilor for culture for the city of Rome, via NBC.
One of the most beautiful and precious
places in Rome is finally fully usable by
Roman citizens and tourists, who from
now on will be able to see from nearby
wonderful archaeological finds from
various periods of the history of our city, Miguel Gotor, councilor for culture for the city of Rome, via NBC.
NBC reports that the site had previously
become overgrown with weeds and
was known to be a home for stray cats.
.
NBC reports that the site had previously
become overgrown with weeds and
was known to be a home for stray cats.
.
The earliest recorded structure
of importance at the site dates
back to the early third century.
However, the earliest buildings
on the site were destroyed
by fires in 111 B.C. and A.D. 80
This Day in History: , Pope John Paul II Is Shot.
May 13, 1981.
Mehmet Ali Agca shot
Pope John Paul several times
in St. Peter's Square in Vatican City.
Agca was a Turkish terrorist
and fugitive wanted for the
murder of a journalist.
The Pontiff was rushed to
the hospital and survived
the attack, asking for Catholics
to pray for the would-be assassin.
In a trial considered extraordinary
because of its short length, Agca
was found guilty and sentenced to life in prison.
In 1983, Pope John Paul visited
Agca in prison and publicly
forgave him for the shooting.
In 2000, the Pope requested
a pardon for Agca, which was
granted. Agca was released
from prison.
14 years later, Argca returned to
Rome to lay white roses
on John Paul's tomb
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Prior to her Monday meetings with Italian political leaders, von der Leyen was a guest on national TV, where she spoke about the need to defend Ukraine against Russia's aggression to preserve peace in Europe.
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Advocates Warn Extreme Heat , Could Drive Home Cooling , Costs to Decade High.
NBC reports that the average cost of keeping a home
in the United States cool from June to September is
set to hit $719 in 2024, according to new projections.
Advocates for low-income households found
that those annual costs for cooling a home in
the summer are about 8% higher than in 2023.
Back in 2021, the average cost
to cool a home was down at
an average of $573 annually.
According to organizations that distribute federal financial
support, an estimated one million fewer families
will be able to receive assistance paying their energy bills. .
This loss of assistance comes partly as the result of government
funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
(LIHEAP) dropping to $4.1 billion, down from $6.1 billion in 2023.
It’s inflation in the sense that you
have to spend more to cool your
house, but you’re using more of it, Mark Wolfe, Executive director of the National Energy
Assistance Directors Association (NEADA), via NBC.
So you can’t blame
the price. This is more
the price of climate change, Mark Wolfe, Executive director of the National Energy
Assistance Directors Association (NEADA), via NBC.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
has warned that 2024 is expected to rank among
the top five hottest years on record. .
According to the National Energy Assistance Directors
Association (NEADA) report, many households face the
risk of debt or potential utility shut-offs for nonpayment.
These estimates could, in fact,
understate the final costs of home
cooling this summer if temperatures
continue to reach record levels, National Energy Assistance Directors
Association (NEADA) report, via NBC
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Spotify Says Upcoming Price Increases , Are Needed to Bring Users , 'The Best Experience'.
NBC reports that Spotify will
soon be bumping up the price of
subscription plans in the United States. .
According to a statement on the company's website,
increases are necessary for the audio streaming service to, "invest in and innovate on our product features
and bring users the best experience.".
The changes include
the Premium plan increasing
from $10.99 to $11.99.
The duo plan, which is meant for
two users in the same household,
will increase from $14.99 to $16.99.
The family plan, meant for up to six
users who share a household, will
increase from $16.99 to $19.99.
The price of the service's limited-service
ad-supported tier and the $5.99 plan
for students will remain the same.
NBC reports that this is only
the second time that Spotify
has increased its prices in the U.S.
CEO Daniel Ek recently pointed out that the company has been
consistently profitable, despite narrowly missing the
most recent monthly active user growth targets.
CEO Daniel Ek recently pointed out that the company has been
consistently profitable, despite narrowly missing the
most recent monthly active user growth targets.
In April, Bloomberg News first reported that Spotify might be
increasing prices to cover the cost of audiobooks, which includes
royalty payments that comprise a majority of its budget.
In April, Bloomberg News first reported that Spotify might be
increasing prices to cover the cost of audiobooks, which includes
royalty payments that comprise a majority of its budget.
Spotify's price increases come as some other companies
in the U.S. have been announcing price cuts amid
signs consumer spending may be waning
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GameStop Rally , Continues Following Return of, 'Roaring Kitty' .
On June 3, meme stock GameStop rallied on rumors that
Keith Gill, the inspiration for the stock's 2021 short squeeze,
may be holding a significant share of the company. .
NBC reports that Gill, otherwise known as Roaring Kitty on YouTube
and X, posted a screenshot of what is believed to be his
extensive GameStop portfolio of common shares and call options. .
NBC reports that Gill, otherwise known as Roaring Kitty on YouTube
and X, posted a screenshot of what is believed to be his
extensive GameStop portfolio of common shares and call options. .
According to the image shared on Reddit's
r/SuperStonk forum, Gill is holding 5 million shares
of GameStop with an estimated worth of $115.7 million. .
According to the image shared on Reddit's
r/SuperStonk forum, Gill is holding 5 million shares
of GameStop with an estimated worth of $115.7 million. .
The post also showed 120,000 call
options with a strike price of $20. .
On May 31, GameStop
shares closed at $23.14.
As a result of Roaring Kitty's post,
shares in GameStop were up almost 84%,
reaching $42.55 in premarket trading.
NBC reports that around the same time as
the Reddit post, Gill also made a cryptic post
on X of a 'Reverse' card from the game 'Uno.'.
NBC reports that around the same time as
the Reddit post, Gill also made a cryptic post
on X of a 'Reverse' card from the game 'Uno.'.
Three weeks ago, Gill's first return to social media
led to an initial rally for GameStop that saw
shares more than double for the month of May.
Three weeks ago, Gill's first return to social media
led to an initial rally for GameStop that saw
shares more than double for the month of May.
In response to the May rally,
GameStop capitalized by raising
over $900 million in a stock sale.
The rally comes as GameStop continues to struggle
amid the transition away from brick-and-mortar
video game stores and towards online gaming. .
The rally comes as GameStop continues to struggle
amid the transition away from brick-and-mortar
video game stores and towards online gaming.
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Conflict Avoidance, Can Have a Huge Impact on Relationships.
NBC's 'Think' report highlights a growing
trend of conflict avoidance across a wide
spectrum of interpersonal relationships.
This ranges from "ghosting" friends
and lovers to "quiet quitting" a job. .
Conflict avoidance often serves as an excuse
for avoiding the maintenance that both private
and professional relationships require. .
This avoidance can have long-term impacts, including
lowered resilience, mental health and productivity. .
According to a national survey by Cornell University psychologist
and gerontologist Karl Pillemer, 27% of Americans over the
age of 18 have cut contact with at least one family member. .
According to a national survey by Cornell University psychologist
and gerontologist Karl Pillemer, 27% of Americans over the
age of 18 have cut contact with at least one family member. .
NBC highlights the many reasons which appear to
be responsible for growing conflict avoidance.
One of those reasons is modern communications, combined
with an increasing distrust for others, which makes
tuning out people you disagree with an easy option.
One of those reasons is modern communications, combined
with an increasing distrust for others, which makes
tuning out people you disagree with an easy option.
One of those reasons is modern communications, combined
with an increasing distrust for others, which makes
tuning out people you disagree with an easy option.
The pandemic also reduced in-person
interactions that demand real engagement
and for people to resolve their differences. .
Dr. Eugene Beresin, a psychiatrist at Harvard
Medical School, suggests that resolving conflict , “requires building interpersonal skills that are
essential for loving and effective relationships.".
Research suggests that the process of conflict and arguing facilitates talk and awareness of another’s perspective, Jennifer A. Sampa, Communications researcher and therapist, via NBC
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Courtney Cox is saying she can still feel the presence of her friend and former co-star Matthew Perry even after his death. In a conversation for CBS Sunday Morning, Cox reflected on 2024 marking 30 years since the 'Friends' premiere, noting that for the 10 years she was on the NBC sitcom, her co-stars were her "family," going through "everything" together. Cox then reflected on Perry and talked about their close bond. She added that she has retained a connection with her co-star's spirit.
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Around two hundred people flocked to Mezzegra-Giulino, on Lake Como on Sunday morning to celebrate the 79th anniversary of the death of the Italian dictator Benito Mussolini.
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