President-elect Donald Trump announced Friday that he’ll nominate hedge fund manager Scott Bessent, an advocate for deficit reduction, to serve as his next treasury secretary. Mr. Trump also said he would nominate Russell Vought to lead the Office of Management and Budget, a position Mr. Vought held during the firstContinue Reading
Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket stands stacked on the launch pad in November 2024. (Image credit: Blue Origin) Blue Origin’s powerful new orbital rocket has risen on the launch pad to prep for a debut flight that could happen soon. New Glenn was stacked at Launch Complex 36 at CapeContinue Reading
This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). “Over half the population of Toronto has come from elsewhere and brought their cuisine with them. Which is great news for those who like to eat!” My culinary tour guide, William Jordan, beams, as we sip cups of Tibetan-style butter coffee, brought fromContinue Reading
The teachings of Jesus contained in the Bible can easily be interpreted as showing a disdain for the things of this world and promoting asceticism among his followers. When a rich man asks Jesus what he should do to achieve eternal life, Jesus tells him to sell all he hasContinue Reading
When it comes to building strength, we often focus on just the muscles. But lurking behind every powerful movement is an unsung network of connective tissues: the ligaments, tendons, and joints that keep our bodies in motion. Whether you’re lifting a barbell, running a mile, or easing into a yogaContinue Reading
It’s not easy being green–or blue, or purple, or orange–at least not if you’re an octopus. Cephalopods are well-known for their incredible ability to camouflage and communicate via their rapidly color-changing skin. But the process of shifting hues or holding a color takes a significant amount of effort, according toContinue Reading
This story was produced in partnership with the Pulitzer Center’s Ocean Reporting Network. BAKU, Azerbaijan—During 2024, the hottest year on record, snowpack in the Himalaya Mountains has plummeted to unprecedented lows, the Arctic has become a net carbon emitter, and once stable Antarctic sea ice appears to be permanently melting.Continue Reading
After one of the most chaotic and least productive sessions in modern history, voters made a surprising choice in elections for the U.S. House – they overwhelmingly stuck with the status quo. House Republicans will hold onto a thin majority, and while the chamber’s exact partisan divide is still to be determined asContinue Reading
Experts in the field of aging get frustrated with terms like “senior” and “elderly” that describe people just as likely to be in a wheelchair as climbing a mountain. Now, they have one of the world’s major dictionaries ready to change one important age-related reference. Why We Wrote This WordsContinue Reading
HTC Vive Focus Vision Rating: 3.5 Stars The HTC Vive Focus Vision is a versatile standalone headset, but itâs let down by older lenses and a high price. Skip To Our Expert Review Rating: 3.5 Stars Skip To Our Expert Review Pros High resolution Lossless PC VR Hot-swappable battery VersatileContinue Reading
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