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At a US Senate hearing, Republican Senator Chuck Grassley leveled accusations against Credit Suisse, now part of UBS. An investigation uncovered indications of 890 accounts with potential Nazi ties, including those of the SS's economic arm. Grassley urged UBS to rectify the damage caused.

2 فبراير، 2026 من إعداد الذكاء الاصطناعي

In the heart of Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, the Kamakura City Agricultural Cooperative Union Sales Stand evokes nostalgia from the Showa era (1926-89) while offering fresh local vegetables directly from producers. Known as a pioneer of European-style farmers' markets in Japan and affectionately called “renbai” by locals, it features produce from about 20 farming households. These farmers rotate in groups to staff the modest, weathered stand bustling with tourists.

The extinction of large animals by ancient humans triggered profound ecological changes that reshaped global history, according to a new essay series. In its final part, author Ed Stoddard explores how these 'aftershocks' led to denser forests in the Americas and Europe while burdening Africa with dangerous wildlife. This longue duree perspective highlights animals' role in human development.

24 يناير، 2026 من إعداد الذكاء الاصطناعي

لقد قام كيميائيو جامعة رايس بإعادة تكرار تجارب مصابيح توماس إديسون في عام 1879 واكتشفوا أدلة تشير إلى أن المخترع ربما أنتج الغرافين عن طريق الخطأ كمنتج ثانوي. يبرز الاكتشاف، الذي يُفصّل في ورقة بحثية جديدة، كيف يمكن للأدوات الحديثة إعادة تفسير الابتكارات التاريخية. نشأ هذا الغرافين التوربوستراتيك من تسخين خيوط الكربون إلى درجات حرارة شديدة.

The board of the Independence Hall of Korea voted on January 19 to approve a motion demanding the dismissal of its chief amid allegations of financial misconduct. Director Kim Hyoung-suk, who faced a special audit revealing 14 irregularities, denied the accusations, claiming the probe was biased. The ruling Democratic Party has called for his resignation, criticizing his historical views.

19 يناير، 2026 من إعداد الذكاء الاصطناعي

Germany is home to numerous forgotten sites that bear witness to faded grandeur and turbulent history. An overview highlights 12 particularly captivating lost places, from bunkers and sanatoriums to castle ruins and industrial facilities. These locations provide insights into bygone eras and attract adventurers and history enthusiasts.