Associate Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas sits with his wife and conservative activist Virginia Thomas as he waits to speak at the Heritage Foundation on… Read More »Ginni Thomas told the Jan. 6 committee that it was “laughable” for anyone who knew Clarence Thomas to believe she “could influence his jurisprudence”
Enlarge / The self-portrait of Webb’s mirrors also looks very sharp due to the improved alignment. How often does something work exactly as planned and… Read More »Where the news of 2022 was (mostly) good: The best science stories of the year
The future depends on it on connectivity. From artificial intelligence and self-driving cars, to telemedicine and mixed reality, previously unheard-of technologies, all the things we… Read More »What is 5G? The complete guide to when, why and how
Former President Donald Trump, left, and his son-in-law Jared Kushner, right, in a composite image.Getty Images Donald Trump requested that Jared Kushner trademark “Rigged Election!”… Read More »Donald Trump asked Jared Kushner if he could trademark the phrase “Rigged Election,” according to the Jan. 6 interview transcript
What to keep I noticed a philosophical division among the archivists I spoke to. Digital archivists were determined to preserve everything with the mindset that… Read More »Your memories. Their cloud. – The New York Times
A few, like Bacchanalia, border Berkeley Square, a leafy stretch of Mayfair bordered by luxury car dealerships (Ferrari, Bentley), social clubs and the London outpost… Read More »recession? Which recession? Give me some grapes.
Twitter CEO Elon Musk is slashing the costs of his struggling new company and even firing janitors, reportedly forcing some staffers to bring their own… Read More »Elon Musk fires Twitter janitors and reportedly forces staff to bring their own toilet paper
Enlarge / Scientists disproved a myth that claimed the Saturn V rocket tested on the Apollo 4 mission in 1967 was loud enough to melt… Read More »Busting a myth: The Saturn V rocket wasn’t loud enough to melt concrete
Barbara Walters, who died Friday at the age of 93, was remembered for her tenacious journalism that paved the way for women in the industry.… Read More »Barbara Walters is remembered as a pioneer and a friend
NEW YORK (AP) — Barbara Walters, the intrepid interviewer, broadcaster and program host who became the first woman to become a TV news superstar during… Read More »Television news pioneer Barbara Walters dies at 93
When Google informed a mom in Colorado that her account was disabled, it felt like her house had burned down, she said. In an instant,… Read More »Google changes appeals procedure for images of suspected child abuse
After the Anschluss, the annexation of Austria by Germany, Samuel transferred his bank accounts to London and converted his wealth into gold, financing the family’s… Read More »Albert Reichmann, patriarch of a real estate empire, dies at age 93
If you like Italian food, you might be wondering if you can eat raw pancetta without getting sick. This is a common question because many… Read More »Can you eat raw pancetta? Store-bought pancetta is cured
James Kirkland began his career in 1982 as a geriatrician, treating aging patients. But he found himself dissatisfied with what he could offer them. “I… Read More »Can removing old cells turn back the clock on aging?
In a bad year for stocks, Tesla’s 65 percent drop in share price is notable for the size of its evaporated wealth and the unorthodox… Read More »Tesla had a bad year. Some investors blame Elon Musk.
