On Capitol Hill and in the courts, Republican lawmakers and activists are waging an extensive legal campaign against universities, think tanks and private companies that… Read More »GOP targets researchers studying disinformation ahead of the 2024 election
China’s central bank on Tuesday slashed key interest rates on loans issued by the state-controlled banking system, a clear sign so far of growing concerns… Read More »China’s central bank cuts interest rates on loans
Enlarge / Ezra Miller as Barry/The Flash unwittingly destroys the multiverse The flash. YouTube/Warner Bros. In the months leading up to the long-delayed theatrical release… Read More »Review: The Flash is not a terrible movie, but a forgettable movie
For John Leeds, the hour and a half commute to and from his job as assistant manager at Treasure Valley Cannabis Company is exhausting but… Read More »Oregon Town’s marijuana boom sparks envy in Idaho
The news James E. Staley, the former JPMorgan Chase executive closest to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein at the bank, relied on him for years as… Read More »Jeffrey Epstein acted as an advisor to JPMorgan Executive
Google was accused on Wednesday of violating European Union antitrust laws by using its dominance in online advertising to undermine rivals, the latest in a… Read More »Google’s ads violate antitrust laws, EU says
When China suddenly lifted its lockdowns and other Covid precautions last December, officials in Beijing and many investors expected the economy to bounce back. It… Read More »China’s economic revival is hitting a wall, with “no quick fix” to revive it
Enlarge / A quasar ejects a jet of material into intergalactic space. There are recycling signs everywhere on Earth urging us to save our planet… Read More »Even galaxies recycle | Ars Technica
Michael Wilson was hopeful when he put his three-bedroom house up for sale: More than a dozen potential buyers showed up for the first viewing.… Read More »House prices in New Zealand have fallen, wiping out billions in wealth
If you’re a fan of fruit snacks, you might be wondering if Mott’s or Welch’s are a better choice. This is a common comparison as… Read More »Mott’s vs. Welch’s fruit snacks
Many of us are desperate to travel this summer after a pandemic stifled our plans for years. But travelers—and I’m sorry to be a bummer—beware:… Read More »Beware of ‘junk’ fees when booking travel online
From strolling the boulevards of Buenos Aires to trekking in the Canadian Rockies, hiking is good exercise as you test your mind and soul. To… Read More »The best equipment for a hiking holiday
On Capitol Hill and in the courts, Republican lawmakers and activists are waging an extensive legal campaign against universities, think tanks and private companies that… Read More »GOP targets researchers studying disinformation ahead of the 2024 election
Enlarge / One of the medical clinics suspended by the Mexican health authorities on May 19, 2023 in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico. The number of cases… Read More »Fatal cases of fungal meningitis nearly double as CDC scrambles to find exposed
In recent years, Apple has pursued a meal prep app with a pear logo, a singer-songwriter named Frankie Pineapple, a German bike trail, a few… Read More »Apple takes on apples in a really weird trademark battle | WIRED
