Biden ‘seriously considering’ leaving election race
Biden ‘seriously considering’ leaving election race.....»»
Malibu Triathlon at risk of cancelation: An endangered fish is in the way
For decades, thousands of athletes have gathered each fall at Malibu's Zuma Beach to swim, then bike and run along the coast in a race that has raised millions for local charities, including Children's Hospital Los Angeles......»»
Stellantis evaluating downsizing Auburn Hills headquarters, selling other sites
North American COO Mark Stewart says the company is not leaving the headquarters complex "in any shape, form or fashion, but the areas we're not using, we're looking at some different repurposing for those.".....»»
An ambitious new technology might be needed to see other Earths
The race is on to discover truly habitable Earth-like worlds. While we are starting to observe the atmospheres of large potentially habitable planets such as Hycean worlds with the telescopes we currently have, the most significant breakthroughs will.....»»
White House struggles to figure out UAW"s negotiation strategy
Biden clearly has sided with the union, but he was rebuked by UAW President Shawn Fain, who said "this battle is not about the President." Said Cornell labor professor Art Wheaton: "Nobody has a read on Fain.".....»»
5 movies leaving Prime Video in September you have to watch
Here are five great movies you need to watch on Amazon Prime Video before they leave at the end of September......»»
Trump plans speech to auto workers as he skips next Republican debate
The prime time speech on Sept. 27 is expected to be delivered to auto workers and other blue collar union members. The speech comes as Trump has been harshly critical of President Joe Biden's EV policies......»»
A water carrier just won the hardest cycling race on the planet
The cycling drama came to a head on top of the most demanding mountain in Europe. Enlarge / Cyclist Sepp Kuss, center, on the podium of the 21st stage of the Vuelta a España with Jonas Vingegaard, left, and Primoz Roglic, right......»»
Microsoft’s executive shake-up casts a shadow on upcoming Surface event
Microsoft announced a major executive shake-up with Panos Panay leaving, and it puts the company's upcoming Surface event in a strange spot......»»
Panos Panay, leader of the Surface and Windows teams, is leaving Microsoft
Will be replaced by Yusuf Mehdi, who has been leading the way on AI efforts. Enlarge / Microsoft's Surface Pro 9. Panos Panay has been in charge of the Surface line since its inception. (credit: Andrew Cunningham) Micros.....»»
Asus’ ROG Ally Z1 is caught in no man’s land
Asus' ROG Ally with the Ryzen Z1 doesn't hold up against even the Steam Deck, leaving it in an awkward spot compared to the competition......»»
Biden says no one wants UAW strike, but profits should be shared with workers
"I understand the workers' frustration," he said. "Record corporate profits ... should be shared by record contracts for the UAW.".....»»
Social media restrictions “profoundly damaging,” Biden admin tells SCOTUS
Biden: “Serious separation of power concerns” with ban on social media contacts. Enlarge (credit: Kevin Dietsch / Staff | Getty Images North America) In July, a federal judge issued an order limiting the Biden admini.....»»
As UAW strike looms, Biden administration considers aid for small suppliers, report says
The Detroit 3 automakers and union negotiators offered little hope a deal would be reached on Thursday to avoid a midnight walk-off that would be the UAW's first-ever simultaneous strike against the U.S. carmakers......»»
Biden called Arizona fab a “game-changer.” Analyst calls it a “paperweight”
Advanced chips made in America would still be shipped to Taiwan, report says. Enlarge / The Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. facility under construction in Phoenix, Arizona, US, on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022. (credit: Bloomberg.....»»
The iPhone 13 mini is dead, leaving small phone lovers in a lurch
One-handed phones are a dying breed. It makes sense, but it's also a bummer. Enlarge / The iPhone 13 mini. (credit: Samuel Axon) Alongside the announcement of the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro, Apple quietly ended the iPho.....»»
Female judges, especially women of color, cited far less frequently than male judges
The current U.S. Supreme Court may be the newsiest set of judges in the history of the judicial branch. From striking down Roe v. Wade and ending affirmative action, to ruling on President Biden's program to cancel student debt, SCOTUS has not been a.....»»
Order limiting Biden admin contacts with social networks is mostly overturned
Court: White House likely violated 1st Amendment, but injunction went too far. Enlarge / President Joe Biden at the White House on September 6, 2023. (credit: Getty Images | Chip Somodevilla ) The White House and FBI lik.....»»
"Monstrous births" and the making of race in the nineteenth-century United States
From the Middle Ages to the Enlightenment, "monstrous births"—malformed or anomalous fetuses—were, to Western medicine, an object of superstition. In 19th-century America, they became instead an object of the "modern scientific study of monstrosi.....»»
Senate confirms Biden FCC pick as 5 Republicans join Democrats in 55-43 vote
Anna Gomez confirmation means "FCC can act swiftly to restore net neutrality." Enlarge / The Federal Communications Commission seal hangs inside a meeting room at the headquarters ahead of an open commission meeting in Washington.....»»
1More gets into the open-ear earbuds race with the Fit S50 and S30
1More's new open-ear wireless earbuds are the company's first in this style. They promise better comfort and situational awareness......»»