The physics of ugly Christmas sweaters
In 2018, a team of French physicists developed a rudimentary mathematical model to describe the deformation of a common type of knitting. Their work was… Read More »The physics of ugly Christmas sweaters
Mexico, which is betting that Trump is bluffing about tariffs, sees an opportunity
Business leaders in Mexico say the new U.S. administration will broaden the appeal of their factories as an alternative to factories in China.
North Korean soldiers kill themselves to avoid capture in Ukraine, US says
Russia is deploying “human waves” of North Korean soldiers, the US said on Friday, and at least one soldier captured by Ukraine died of his… Read More »North Korean soldiers kill themselves to avoid capture in Ukraine, US says
The movements of tech workers are growing as the threats of RTO and AI loom
It feels like tech workers have had very few breaks in recent years, between continued mass layoffs, stagnant wages due to inflation, AI supposedly coming… Read More »The movements of tech workers are growing as the threats of RTO and AI loom
Why coffee prices are rising (again).
Wholesale coffee prices are at their highest level in fifty years, due to shortages caused by extreme weather and increased global demand.
Here's why Nvidia stock could double by 2025
The past two years have been absolutely incredible for investors Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) as the semiconductor giant's shares more than doubled in both 2023 and… Read More »Here's why Nvidia stock could double by 2025
After a 24-second test of the engines, the New Glenn rocket is ready to fly
After a long day of stops and starts that stretched well into the evening, and on what appeared to be the company's fifth attempt Friday,… Read More »After a 24-second test of the engines, the New Glenn rocket is ready to fly
In a political year, some deaths spoke of the struggle for democracy
Among the notable figures who died in a sometimes polarizing 2024, many were advocates of justice, equal rights and political freedom.
Winning ticket for $1.22 billion lottery jackpot sold in California, Mega Millions says
ATLANTA (AP) — At least one Mega Millions player has enough money to ring in the new year after drawing the winning number. After three… Read More »Winning ticket for $1.22 billion lottery jackpot sold in California, Mega Millions says
NPR and PBS stations are bracing for the funding battle under Trump
Republicans in Congress have been trying to discourage public media for decades. With the help of Elon Musk, can they finally make good on their… Read More »NPR and PBS stations are bracing for the funding battle under Trump
Musk says “hateful, unrepentant racists” must be purged from the Republican Party as the visa feud deepens
Elon Musk has declared that “hateful, unrepentant racists” must be removed from the Republican Party root and branch as the intra-party feud over H-1B visas… Read More »Musk says “hateful, unrepentant racists” must be purged from the Republican Party as the visa feud deepens
Blue Origin is ready to launch the new Glenn rocket after a critical test
The company, owned by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, also received approval from the Federal Aviation Administration to launch the vehicle into orbit.
Greg Gumbel, who called NFL and NCAA Games, dies at 78
The sportscaster combined play-by-play excitement with a knack for precision in his decades as a sports broadcaster calling NFL and NCAA games for CBS.
Video of inmate's fatal beating shows him being handcuffed as correctional officers punch and kick him
Body-worn camera footage released Friday shows correctional officers at Marcy Correctional Facility in upstate New York punching and kicking a handcuffed inmate during a fatal… Read More »Video of inmate's fatal beating shows him being handcuffed as correctional officers punch and kick him
YouTuber won DMCA battle with fake Nintendo lawyer by detecting fake email
Neumayer defended his livelihood and started asking questions. Initially, this led to his videos being restored. But that victory was short-lived, as the alleged Nintendo… Read More »YouTuber won DMCA battle with fake Nintendo lawyer by detecting fake email
