Nefertiti's Tomb

Queen Nefertiti May Be Lying Adjacent To Tutankhamun’s Tomb, Says Scholar

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Nicholas Reeves, a researcher at the School of Anthropology at the University of Arizona is making waves with his claims about the location of Queen Nefertiti’s remains. Reeves suspects that the Egyptian royalty known for her immense beauty and power may be in a tomb down a corridor past King Tut’s tomb.

There will be a radar survey held of the premises to determine whether Reeves is correct. The researcher defends himself by saying: “If I’m wrong, I’m wrong. But if I’m right, we’re now faced with the extraordinary prospect of coming face to face with an intact pharaonic tomb.” Read more at NPR.

Up Next: Jumping On The Bandwagon? Jeb Bush Meets With BLM Activists

Jeb Bush Speaks With #BlackLivesMatter Associates, Gets Shut Down At Campaign Event

Jeb Bush asked about racial inequality at North Las Vegas town hall. At event’s end, chants of “black lives matter.” pic.twitter.com/35OO8hxFNx

— Kimberly Pierceall (@pierceall) August 13, 2015

Perhaps in the efforts of emulating Hillary Clinton’s activity along the campaign trail earlier this week, presidential candidate Jeb Bush spoke with #BlackLivesMatter activists in advance of a town hall meeting he held in Las Vegas yesterday. Bush’s camp released a statement saying that he and the activists discussed his goals in uniting Americans and in holding transparent dialogue with voters.

However, Bush was in for a rude awakening during the town hall itself, as members of the crowd expressed their disappointment at his conservative views on immigration policy. Bush commented on his belief that undocumented immigrants shouldn’t be given paths to citizenship. Furthermore, Bush went on to talk about his past “empowering people in communities that [were told] they had no chance,” yet seemingly sidestepped his work as a leader in establishing “Stand Your Ground” legislation. The town hall abruptly ended with chants from #BlackLivesMatter protestors as Bush scurried off the stage without greeting the crowd on his way out. Things got especially heated between two attendees, as a BLM protestor and a Bush supporter got into each other’s faces, flipped the bird at each other and jeered taunting phrases. Read more at the LA Times.

Up Next: Explosion Devastates Chinese Warehouse District

Death Toll Rising After Fire Obliterates Warehouse District In Tianjin, China

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So far, there have been approximately 50 known deaths after the mysterious explosion that rocked China’s bustling port city, Tianjin. Hundreds are now filling up hospital rooms as more are queuing up to donate blood as an attempt to help their fellow citizens. A large portion of those hurt or killed from the combustion was struck by flying glass and debris as far as a mile away from the core of the blaze. Unsure of how else to best move forward, firefighters are letting the fires die out on their own to avoid making the situation worse. Read more at the NY Times.

Up Next: Loretta Lynch Speaks Out Against The Latest Violence In Ferguson

Loretta Lynch Compels Ferguson Authorities To Build “Trust, Respect & Understanding”

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Attorney General Loretta Lynch has expressed her disdain for the shootout that recently occurred between a Ferguson teenager and local police. Lynch stated: “I strongly condemn the violence against the community, including police officers, in Ferguson. As we have seen over the recent months and years, not only does violence obscure any message of peaceful protest, it places the community, as well as the officers who seek to protect it, in harm’s way.” Lynch has notably been going against her predecessor, Eric Holder’s legacy in thoroughly criticizing cops for their racist behaviors. Lynch has been praising the police as “guardians” that have the ability to make peace for the communities they serve. Read more at the Huffington Post and the Washington Times.

Up Next: UN Aid Worker Resigns Amid Sex Abuse Scandal

Babacar Gaye, UN Aid Worker For Central African Republic Steps Down For Sex Abuse Allegations

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U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has announced to reporters that a top peacekeeper for the Central African Republic has been terminated for rampant sexual abuse and molestation charges under his administration. Babacar Gaye stepped down from his position per Ki-moon’s request once Amnesty International made it known to the public that a 12-year-old girl was raped in the capital of Bangui by one of Gaye’s subordinates. This incident is one of a whopping 11 allegations of “possible sex abuse” by UN aids in the region since their station was established in April 2014. Read more at CNN.

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