Archaeologists working near Cairo have unearthed the remarkably preserved tomb of a Fifth Dynasty judge and his father, a find Egypt hopes will draw fresh attention and tourist dollars to its ancient heritage. A joint Egyptian-Spanish mission discovered the burial site during this summer's excavation season at Saqqara, the sprawling necropolis south of Egypt's capital. […] The post Egyptian-Spanish team uncovers 4,300-year-old tomb of ancient judge and his father at Saqqara appeared first on American Almanac .
Archaeologists working near Cairo have unearthed the remarkably preserved tomb of a Fifth Dynasty judge and his father, a find Egypt hopes will draw fresh attention and tourist dollars to its ancient heritage. A joint Egyptian-Spanish mission discovered the burial site during this summer's excavation season at Saqqara, the sprawling necropolis south of Egypt's capital. The tomb, a flat-roofed structure known as a mastaba, dates back roughly 4,300 years to the reign of Pharaoh Djedkare Isesi, one of the most influential rulers of Egypt's Fifth Dynasty. CBS News reported that the find came from the Mariette Cemetery area of northern Saqqara, part of a long-running collaboration between the Autonomous University of Barcelona and Egypt's…Open
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Kippy Brown, who broke barriers as the first Black quarterback at Memphis State and went on to coach seven NFL teams, including a Super Bowl champion, has died at 71, drawing tributes from players and coaches across the league. The University of Memphis announced Brown's death Monday. No cause of death was disclosed. Brown's full […] The post Kippy Brown, Super Bowl-winning coach and Memphis trailblazer, dead at 71 appeared first on American Almanac .
Kippy Brown, who broke barriers as the first Black quarterback at Memphis State and went on to coach seven NFL teams, including a Super Bowl champion, has died at 71, drawing tributes from players and coaches across the league. The University of Memphis announced Brown's death Monday. No cause of death was disclosed. Brown's full name was Charles "Kippy" Brown, and he is survived by his wife, Deon, and two children. Brown's football life spanned five decades, from a playing career that made history in Memphis to a coaching journey that put him on the sideline for two consecutive Super Bowl appearances with the Seattle Seahawks. Along the way, he shaped some of the most talented skill-position players the NFL has seen, and earned a…Open
The U.S. is experiencing one of the steepest and most widespread crime declines in modern history. Researchers aren't exactly sure why — but they have theories: - Early research points to a mix of factors — declining alcohol and drug use since the COVID pandemic, AI-fueled policing technology that's making it easier for cops to catch suspects, an aging population, tougher prosecutions, and more. Why it matters: Knowing more about what's driving the violent-crime decline could help cities decide what to preserve as pandemic-era federal money fades away — and how to distinguish policies that reduce violence from merely benefiting from the historic drop in crime. By the numbers: The U.S. violent-crime rate plunged 9.7% in 2025 , the…
The family of Jonah Neal and their attorney were recently shown video from the day that Neal was shot by a federal agent while he experienced a mental health crisis.
Data: Major Cities Chiefs Association (MCCA) ; Chart: Russell Contreras/Axios Violent crime kept falling across many of the nation's largest cities through June, with homicides down 17.2% from the first half of 2025, according to preliminary data reviewed by Axios. Why it matters: The decline now spans two presidencies — it began falling under President Biden after the pandemic-era surge, and has kept dropping under President Trump . - Trump came into office casting America as being overrun by crime at time when the numbers were already declining dramatically. - As that decline has continued during his watch he's taken credit for it, often linking it to his deployment of the National Guard in cities such as Washington, D.C., and…
Memphis TV anchor Dominique Dillon joined “Wake Up America” after going viral for getting caught dozing off during a live broadcast and shared how she's balancing early mornings with motherhood.
High Democratic turnout for House primaries in Shelby County, which includes Memphis, is the latest sign that redistricting may be energizing Black Southern voters.
