Lost Roman City Found After 2,000 Years on Mallorca
Archaeologists in Mallorca believe they've discovered Tucis, a Roman city lost for two millennia. The breakthrough could finally solve a mystery that has puzzled historians since ancient times.
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Salford City Goes Toe-to-Toe With Man City After 8-0 Loss
A year after suffering a demoralizing 8-0 defeat, League Two Salford City proved their growth by pushing Manchester City to the limit in a respectable 2-0 loss. The underdog performance showed how far the fourth-tier club has come.
Student Finds Lost Mayan City on Google Page 16
A doctoral student discovered a massive Mayan metropolis without leaving his desk, proving that ancient cities might be hiding in plain sight within forgotten digital archives. The city once housed up to 50,000 people and was found using laser mapping data that had been publicly available all along.
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Lost Treasure Found: Gelman Art Returns to Mexico City
After two decades abroad, one of the world's greatest Mexican art collections is back home in Mexico City for the first time since 2004. Masterpieces by Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, and other legends are now on display through May. ##
NYC Transit Reunites 3,000 Lost Items Monthly With Owners
New York City Transit's lost and found returns thousands of items each month to grateful passengers, proving that losing something on the subway doesn't have to mean losing it forever. From cellphones to cremated remains, dedicated workers are matching lost treasures with their relieved owners.
Ho Chi Minh City Plans 1-Hour Travel Across Mega-City
Vietnam's largest city is transforming into a 22 million person metropolis where residents can travel anywhere in just one hour. The ambitious 2050 master plan combines metro lines, coastal development, and smart growth to create one of Asia's most livable cities.
Grad Student Finds Lost Maya City on Google Page 16
A bored PhD student scrolling deep into Google search results stumbled upon laser data that revealed an entire ancient Mayan city hidden under Mexican jungle for centuries. The metropolis once housed up to 50,000 people and nobody knew it was there.
Drones Reveal Lost Roman City Along Historic Appian Way
Archaeologists used thermal drones to uncover a complete ancient Roman city near Italy's famous Appian Way, revealing streets, a forum, and a hidden theater. The 2,000-year-old discovery shows how modern technology is rewriting ancient history.
Alexander the Great's Lost City Found After 2,000 Years
Archaeologists have confirmed the location of Alexandria on the Tigris, a massive ancient city founded by Alexander the Great in 324 B.C. that vanished for centuries. Using drones and advanced scanning technology, researchers mapped an entire 2.5-square-mile metropolis hidden beneath the Iraqi desert.
Europe Takes All Top 10 Spots for Best Walking Cities
Every single one of the world's 10 most walkable cities is in Europe, according to a new ranking based on nearly half a million traveler reviews. Rome claimed the crown, while Asian and Latin American cities are quickly climbing the global list.
South Korea Brings Smart City Tech to 6 Asian Cities
South Korea is helping six cities across Southeast Asia tackle traffic jams, water shortages, and safety issues with AI-powered solutions. The projects could transform urban life for millions while opening new markets for tech companies.
PhD Student Finds Lost Maya City on Google Page 16
A graduate student scrolling deep into Google search results stumbled upon data that revealed Valeriana, a massive ancient Maya city hidden beneath Mexican forests for over 1,000 years. The discovery challenges everything archaeologists thought they knew about Maya civilization.
Lost Medieval Town Found in Polish Forest After 500 Years
Archaeologists discovered the vanished town of Stolzenberg hidden in a Polish forest, complete with ramparts, a moat, and hundreds of artifacts revealing life in a medieval city that disappeared centuries ago. The find offers a rare glimpse into how medieval communities lived before the town mysteriously declined.
Indian City Launches 4-Week Drive to Win Cleanest City Title
Visakhapatnam is betting big on becoming India's cleanest city with a comprehensive month-long campaign that tackles everything from street waste to stormwater drains. The organized effort brings together city officials, residents, and community voices in a coordinated push for the national top spot.
NYC Transit Returns 3,000 Lost Items Monthly to Owners
When Troy left his bag of hair clippers on a subway, he thought they were gone forever. Thanks to NYC Transit's lost and found team, he got them back along with 3,000 other people reunited with their belongings every month.
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Pedro Pascal Calls Mexico City His Favorite Place on Earth
The beloved actor surprised fans by declaring Mexico City "my favorite city in the whole world" while filming his new romance "De Noche." The heartfelt endorsement came during a birthday visit from the city's mayor on set.
50 Volunteers Clean Kansas City River for 2026 World Cup
Kansas City brought together soccer fans and nature lovers to restore the Blue River before the city hosts the 2026 FIFA World Cup. City council members turned the cleanup into a friendly competition between World Cup teams.
Kansas City Royals Win 5th Straight, Stay Perfect in May
The Kansas City Royals haven't lost a game in May, extending their winning streak to five games despite last-minute pitching changes. Backup pitcher Stephen Kolek stepped up in his season debut to help the team continue their remarkable turnaround from an eight-game losing streak just two weeks ago.
AI Cameras on Garbage Trucks Help 17 Cities Stay Clean
A startup is turning everyday garbage trucks into powerful city helpers by mounting cameras that spot problems like graffiti, illegal dumping, and building damage. City Detect just raised $13 million to help more cities fix neighborhood issues in days instead of weeks.
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Mexico City Launches AI Axolotl Guide for World Cup Fans
Mexico City just unveiled Xoli, a 24/7 chatbot shaped like the city's beloved axolotl mascot that helps visitors navigate one of the world's largest cities in English or Spanish. The free AI assistant answers questions about transportation, events, and attractions in seconds through WhatsApp or web browsers.
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