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New Evidence Suggests Hydraulic Technology in Ancient Pyramid Construction

Popular Mechanics

June 13, 2026

A new study suggests that the Step Pyramid of Djoser may have been constructed using a sophisticated hydraulic lift system, which used water pressure to raise massive stones from the interior in a "volcano fashion." Researchers identified nearby structures, including the Gisr el-Mudir enclosure, as part of a complex water treatment and management network that provided the necessary flow and purification to power this unprecedented engineering feat.

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CULTURE

Tipping Fatigue: the Push for Fair Wages in the Restaurant Industry

The Hustle

Saru Jayaraman, head of One Fair Wage, is leveraging widespread "tipping fatigue" to advocate for the elimination of the subminimum wage, arguing that the current system allows corporations to shift the burden of fair pay onto consumers.

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NATIONS

Former President Trump Targeted in Assassination Attempt

CBS News

Thomas Crooks led a deeply compartmentalized double life, maintaining a reputation as a "star" engineering student while secretly amassing explosives and conducting extensive research into assassination targets.

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SPORTS

Carlos Alcaraz's New Era in Tennis

The Guardian

Carlos Alcaraz enters his Wimbledon title defense in peak form, aiming to join an elite group of legends by securing his third consecutive trophy at the All England Club following his recent French Open victory.

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STEM

How Science Peer Review Fails and What We Can Do About It

Ars Technica

Modern science's heavy reliance on customized, private computer code has rendered traditional peer review obsolete, as reviewers can no longer verify the underlying processes or detect hidden errors and fraud.

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OPINION

New Evidence Suggests Hydraulic Technology in Ancient Pyramid Construction

Tipping Fatigue: the Push for Fair Wages in the Restaurant Industry

Former President Trump Targeted in Assassination Attempt

Carlos Alcaraz's New Era in Tennis

How Science Peer Review Fails and What We Can Do About It

The Roots of Mark Twain: Hannibal’s Influence on an American Icon

The Rise and Risks of Intimate Audio Journalism

Federal Judge Rejects $30 Billion Visa, Mastercard Swipe-fee Settlement

Hollywood Studios Face Backlash Over AI Contract Demands

Washington Cities Can Now Penalize Those Sleeping Outdoors, but Will They?