How Janet Yellen Became an Unlikely Culinary Diplomat
The finance minister sees food as a way to connect, and her dining choices have become the subject of global intrigue.
New Central Bucks Principal Emails Parents: 'I'm a Unifier'
New school principal Steven Yanni sent his first official email to parents in the Central Bucks School District on Thursday. Yanni started his new job… Read More »New Central Bucks Principal Emails Parents: 'I'm a Unifier'
NATO allies pledge $1 billion to boost space-based information sharing
Enlarge / Heads of state pose for a group photo on Tuesday during an event marking NATO's 75th anniversary. At their summit in Washington DC… Read More »NATO allies pledge $1 billion to boost space-based information sharing
Apple gives rivals access to 'Tap and Go' technology
Apple will allow rival companies to use wallet technology on its iPhones for free for 10 years, European Union regulators said Thursday, the latest overhaul… Read More »Apple gives rivals access to 'Tap and Go' technology
Timelapse satellite images show the formation of storm Beryl
Satellite images show the path of Storm Beryl from its formation in late June through its trek through the Caribbean before reaching parts of the… Read More »Timelapse satellite images show the formation of storm Beryl
Saudi money makes a big impact in video games
For struggling American video game companies, Saudi Arabia’s investment in the industry is hard to resist. Not all gamers are happy about it.
Marathon Oil Agrees to Pay Record EPA Fine
The company will spend $242 million to resolve allegations that it released methane, a greenhouse gas, and other pollutants in North Dakota.
Federal appeals court says there is no fundamental right to change gender on birth certificate
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A federal appeals court ruled 2-1 Friday that Tennessee does not unconstitutionally discriminate against transgender people by not allowing them to… Read More »Federal appeals court says there is no fundamental right to change gender on birth certificate
At 25, Metafilter feels like a time capsule of a different internet
Jessamyn West once described Metafilter as a social network for non-friends, a description that’s partly belied by the close-knit camaraderie that develops in an online… Read More »At 25, Metafilter feels like a time capsule of a different internet
One woman escaped from a 'dungeon' under a Missouri house, another was murdered. Here's a look at the case
LIBERTY, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri man facing kidnapping and sexual assault charges after a woman said she escaped from his captivity for weeks was… Read More »One woman escaped from a 'dungeon' under a Missouri house, another was murdered. Here's a look at the case
Google is making it easier for users to enable advanced account security
Getty Images Google is making it easier for people to lock down their accounts with strong multi-factor authentication by adding the option to store secure… Read More »Google is making it easier for users to enable advanced account security
AT&T says phone data of 'nearly all' customers hacked in 2022
The phone records of more than 100 million customers were leaked, but the breach did not include the content of calls, text messages or data… Read More »AT&T says phone data of 'nearly all' customers hacked in 2022
Potential home buyers expect some relief in house prices
Now that mortgage rates are falling somewhat and housing supply is recovering, there may be some hope on the horizon for potential home buyers. Orphe… Read More »Potential home buyers expect some relief in house prices
SpaceX rocket fails in orbit
The failure, the first since 2016, ended a streak of more than 300 successful launches of the Falcon 9 rocket.
The EU is coming for the blue cheques paid by X
The European Union said today that paid blue check marks on social media network X are misleading users and are being abused by malicious parties.… Read More »The EU is coming for the blue cheques paid by X
