Umit Bektas/Reuters As Ukraine succumbs to Russia’s brutal invasion, leading to the worst military bloodshed on European soil since the end of World War II,… Read More »These countries have ‘disgraced themselves’ by blocking Russian sanctions
enlarge † Artist’s conception of a high-energy burst emanating from the surface of a magnetar. Rapid radio bursts were a mystery when they were first… Read More »New fast radio burst found in an area that should have no sources
WASHINGTON — The Justice Department on Thursday sued to block a $13 billion acquisition of a $13 billion health technology company by a subsidiary of… Read More »Justice Dept. sues to block $13 billion deal by UnitedHealth Group
Reuters Three ex-Minneapolis cops guilty of violation of George Floyd’s rights ST. PAUL, Minn. (Reuters) -Three former Minneapolis police officers were found guilty on Thursday… Read More »3 ex-Minneapolis cops convicted of human rights abuses in George Floyd murder
enlarge † Lateral view of a skull found at the El Pendon site in Spain, showing signs of a primitive form of ear surgery. ÑFotógrafos… Read More »This 5,300-year-old skull shows evidence of the earliest known ear surgery
This article is part of the On Tech newsletter. Here is a collection of previous columns† Facebook will let you enjoy the Reels short video… Read More »Facebook will make you love rolling
PRAGUE (AP) – Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has shocked the former Soviet satellite states of central and eastern Europe and has been strongly condemned by… Read More »Putin invades Ukraine loses allies in Eastern Europe
enlarge † The Next Gen Delivery Vehicle looks cute, but the vast majority of these new mail trucks will blow almost as much carbon dioxide… Read More »USPS sticks to decision to buy inefficient 8.6 mpg trucks
narrative Protesters gather at the Russian embassy in Washington A crowd gathered outside the Russian embassy in Washington on Thursday morning, February 24, after President… Read More »West promises massive sanctions for Russian attack
Kevin Wolf, an international trade partner at Akin Gump who worked in export controls under the Obama administration, said the White House could tailor the… Read More »White House prepares restrictions on Russia’s access to US technology
sen. Mitt Romney put the blame for Wednesday night’s Russian invasion of Ukraine on the policies of the three most recent US presidents, including Barack… Read More »‘The 80s called and we didn’t answer’
enlarge † The burial mask of the Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun has been found in the tomb of the young king. Among the many artifacts recovered… Read More »X-rays help unravel the secrets of King Tut’s iron dagger made from a meteorite
Former President Donald Trump at a rally in Conroe, Texas, on Jan. 29. (Go Nakamura/Reuters) Shortly before Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the launch of… Read More »Trump praises Putin again just before Russia invades Ukraine
As Google prepares to bring employees back to its offices, the company is relaxing some of its Covid-19 workplace policies, including a rule requiring U.S.… Read More »Google relaxes pandemic rules for US workers
enlarge † The back of the iPhone 13 mini. Samuel Axon There are already four American-accented English voices for Siri, but Apple will add a… Read More »Apple adds fifth US English Siri voice in iOS 15.4
