Trump taps staff secretary Will Scharf to be next White House counsel
Will Scharf, who is responsible for overseeing President Trump's paperwork and executive orders, will start Sept. 1, the president announced.
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Mark Zuckerberg is trying to solve his AI data center problem with a $1 billion giveaway
You can tell people AI data centers are good for them and they may never believe you. But a $1 billion check from Mark Zuckerberg might persuade them.
Keychron’s wireless Hall effect keyboard is back to its lowest price
Getting a keyboard with customizable Hall effect sensors is more affordable than it used to be, and you don’t need to compromise on quality to get a good deal.
A researcher bought noreply.net. Companies started sending him secrets.
Companies treat some email domains as digital trash cans, despite the risks.
Moe’s Southwest Grill is closing more locations: See a list of doomed restaurants after franchise bankruptcy
A large franchisee for the fast-casual dining chain Moe’s Southwest Grill has filed for Chapter 11, becoming the latest chain restaurant operator to seek bankruptcy protection this year.
Iceage Announce North American Tour
After a European run behind For Love of Grace & the Hereafter
The revolt against FIFA chief Infantino continues with an open letter from soccer’s regional governing bodies
UEFA, CONCACAF and the AFC believe that FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s recent plan to sell an interest in the World Cup was a “fundamental breach of trust” with the institutions world soccer’s…
Bose CEO Lila Snyder on the fight for high-quality audio
Today, I’m talking with Lila Snyder, who is the CEO of Bose. You certainly know Bose — it’s one of the most famous brands in all of consumer tech.
Why 7UP gave itself a lime-lemon makeover
7UP has reformulated its recipe, cranking up the lime flavoring so much it’s actually changing what it calls itself. The lemon-lime soda is now going by lime-lemon. 7UP’s U.S.
Boeing is selling its air taxi startups to Archer Aviation
Boeing is selling three of its electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) subsidiaries to Archer Aviation, in addition to taking an undisclosed stake in the San Jose-based company.
In Defense of Flock
Police cameras can help make the criminal-justice system both fairer and less punitive—if we let them.
Why Greece's $1 billion feta industry could be at risk
Between a sheep pox outbreak and a legal dispute over the name "feta" itself, Greek cheese producers are in for a fight.
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about a Sanofi drug shortage, a Jazz Pharma deal, and more
Sanofi is experiencing shortages of two medicines used to treat Pompe disease after the FDA warned the company over manufacturing issues
Powerful earthquake shakes Colombia and Ecuador prompting people to evacuate homes and buildings
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — A powerful earthquake in western Colombia on Monday shook the South American nation and neighboring Ecuador, prompting people to evacuate homes and buildings.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Wisconsin’s state primary
WASHINGTON (AP) — Fresh on the heels of Abdul El-Sayed’s Democratic U.S. Senate primary win in Michigan , Wisconsin voters will decide another high-profile clash between the party’s establishment and…
- Wisconsin governor's race highlights Democratic Party split between establishment and progressives.
- Four candidates vying for Democratic nomination to succeed outgoing Governor Tony Evers.
- Winner likely to face Republican U.S. Representative Tom Tiffany in November.
Traditional plastic forks shed harmful microplastics. Plastic created from sugar is an alternative
WOBURN, Mass. (AP) — At a Massachusetts lab, pebble-sized pellets are transformed into forks and films that won’t leave…
Exclusive: Corma raises $60 million from Sequoia for AI trained to defend against cyberattacks
The startup is exiting stealth mode after deploying its first model six weeks ago.
I don't let my kids attend sleepovers. The risk just isn't worth it.
My daughter was thrilled to be invited to her first sleepover at 6 years old. I had to tell her it wasn't happening.
- Mother refuses sleepovers for her children.
- Sleepovers pose significant risks, especially from known individuals.
- Alternatives to sleepovers include movies, school events, and sports.
A fossil lost for 20 years just rewrote the map of dinosaur ancestry
Researchers at Brazil's Federal University of Santa Maria confirmed a 240-million-year-old species, after rediscovering a missing fossil fragment.
Kelly Clarkson Jokes About This ‘Perfect’ Body Part Peeking Out After a Wardrobe Malfunction During Las Vegas Show
Don't worry, she told fans at her Colosseum show on Saturday (Aug. 8), "they're too small, they won't come out."
Trump amps up pressure on billionaire Sargeant to exit Venezuela
Treasury quietly froze the Palm Beach donor's offshore oil firm and handed him a license to unwind it, people familiar say.
Undersea power cable diverted after "Harry Potter" fans complain
The CEO of Etchea Energy described being inundated with calls after inadvertently planning an underground cable beneath a memorial to the fictional "Harry Potter" character.
Rod Stewart Concert in Cincinnati Postponed At Last Minute Due to ‘Minor Medical Procedure’
During a June 19 stop on his summer tour Stewart, 81, was forced to pause the show after nearly fainting onstage, requiring supplemental oxygen to assist with breathing.
STAT+: Sionna’s experimental cystic fibrosis pill falls flat in mid-stage trial
A pill from Sionna Therapeutics provided no added benefit when combined with Vertex's cystic fibrosis blockbuster Trikafta, a blow to the biotech.
“It’s the fitness space’s Eras Tour”: How Hyrox became the exercise cult of the moment
Exercise can be a humbling experience. A simple push-up can debase the most dignified humans, transforming them into helpless little halibuts, unable to unmoor their bellies from the floor.
Fontaines D.C. Debut Two New Songs at Comeback Show in Spain
"Marianne" and "Six Shot Morning" appeared during the 19-song set in Spain over the weekend.
Trump's new White House counsel could soon face a subpoena fight
White House staff secretary Will Scharf will take over as White House counsel on Sept. 1, President Trump announced Sunday.
<em>The Atlantic</em>’s September Cover: Tyler Austin Harper’s “Confessions of a Token Black Professor”
For The Atlantic ’s September cover story, staff writer Tyler Austin Harper writes about how he came to lose faith in academia, chronicling his recent career as a professor and his decision to leave…
STAT+: Heart failure drug from Tenax Therapeutics fails in pivotal study
A Tenax Therapeutics drug designed to treat a type of heart failure associated with high blood pressure in the lungs failed in a closely watched study.
The AI Slop Backlash Is Actually Having an Impact
Platforms are finally recognizing that people don’t want to consume AI slop. A growing number of sites and apps now have tools and policies to flag, label, and ban AI-generated content.
A new housing politics is taking shape on the left
Los Angeles offers one of the most vivid examples of our nation’s broken housing system: a quintessentially American expanse of traffic-clogged roads and single-family homes, coupled with the highest home-price-to-household-income ratio of any major city in the country.
London police seize record $10 million in supercars in one weekend
One of the vehicles impounded was a Ferrari Monza SP2, which can sell for as much as $5 million at auction.
Peer review is overwhelmed—can it survive in the AI era?
As research and AI-assisted papers surge, volunteer reviewers struggle to keep up.
The Best E-Readers of 2026: Kobo, Kindle, Boox
Looking to read more? These handy ebook readers are here to help.
A California Program Is Bringing Down the Cost of Heat Pumps by Buying Bulk
The approach is like a Costco for heat pumps, and it’s helping make installations more accessible as heat waves worsen.
The Fed's new chapter runs through Walmart's ex-CEO
When Mike Allen and I are curious about the " real economy ," we talk to sources at big-box stores for a read on real-time sales trends, or friends at super-regional banks to gauge the mood and money…
Zuckerberg: AI's biggest risk is one entity with too much control
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg released a full-throated defense of AI on Monday morning: a 6,500-word manifesto arguing that the most common concerns are overblown and fail to account for all the positives…
The Pentagon’s Obsession With China Puts Hawai‘i at Risk
To prepare for a possible of war with China, the U.S. military has put Hawai’i on the front lines of a potential nuclear conflict.
The left is winning the argument on aid to Israel. The next step will be harder.
In recent months, two ideas that were once on the fringes of Democratic policy thinking — cutting off financial support and stopping arms transfers to Israel — have gone mainstream.
More Than Half the Homes in East Omaha Have Unsafe Lead Levels. That Doesn’t Mean the EPA Will Clean Them Up.
The post More Than Half the Homes in East Omaha Have Unsafe Lead Levels. That Doesn’t Mean the EPA Will Clean Them Up. appeared first on ProPublica .
Many States Cover Doula Care, but Access to a ‘Birthing Bestie’ Is Often Out of Reach
Virginia Medicaid started covering doula care four years ago. But logistical and administrative challenges leave many expectant parents without the support of a doula.
Same Knee Surgery, Twice the Price: Hospital Monopolies Push Up Healthcare Costs
A federal disclosure rule is offering new insight on the effect of healthcare monopolies on pricing, following a wave of U.S. mergers.
CNBC Daily Open: Record heatwaves hit Europe's already expensive summer
German inflation figures and U.K. GDP will show just how deeply months of elevated energy costs have seeped into prices, and how much growth has taken a hit.
At The 2024 Olympics, She Was A Surprise. In 2026, Hezly Rivera Is Undeniable
At only 18, Hezly Rivera is the back-to-back national champion. Two years after making the Olympic team as an unproven rookie, Rivera rose in Phoenix to become the standard-bearer for U.S. gymnastics.
Taylor Farms pulls jalapeño products sold at grocery stores
Taylor Farms is now pulling more than a dozen products with jalapeños from grocery stores across the United States.