Scientific American op-ed calls on Cuomo to resign for ignoring science on COVID-19
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has failed his state in response to the coronavirus pandemic and should step down, argues a new op-ed published in Scientific American.
Bill limiting China-backed Confucius Institutes passed unanimously by Senate
The Senate unanimously passed a bill this week that clamps down on Chinaâs reach into U.S. universities by tightening restrictions on Confucius Institutes.
Zappos founder Tony Hsieh’s self-described ‘right-hand person’ seeking over $9M from his estate
Creditorâs claims filed in a Las Vegas court shed more light on Tony Hsiehâs self-described “right-hand” personâs bid for money she said the Zappos founder owed her, according to a recent report.
The 2021 Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo is the world’s-quickest off-road station wagon
The 2021 Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo has been revealed with blistering performance and prices starting at $92,250.
Meghan Markleâs âSuitsâ co-star Patrick J. Adams slams royal family amid bullying claims: âArchaic and toxicâ
Meghan Markle’s former “Suits” co-star Patrick J. Adams unleashed a flurry of tweets defending the Duchess of Sussex.
What does progress mean to you?
What do we mean when we talk about progress? In general terms, to make progress means to move toward something and away from something else. But where weâre headed and what weâre leaving behind are key questions that drive political movements, shape international treaties, and define our own sense of personal growth. Our notions ofâŚ
From the archives
From âThe Potential of Nations,â December 1961: The national potential of a country includes more than its ability to produce raw materials and consumer goods, to provide and maintain public safety, and to protect its population from internal and external enemies. A nation also has a cultural potential when promotion of the sciences and theâŚ
Americans vaccinated against COVID-19 still wait for advice
More than 27 million Americans fully vaccinated against the coronavirus will have to keep waiting for guidance from federal health officials for what they should and shouldnât do.
Former Florida chief justice Gerald Kogan dies at 87
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) â Former Florida Supreme Court Chief Justice Gerald Kogan has died, a court spokesman said Friday. He was 87, and known as a champion of opening public access to legal proceedings.
No. 2 Texas A&M beats LSU 77-58 to open SEC Tourney
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) â Kayla Wells had 16 points while Alexis Morris added 13 off the bench as No. 2 Texas A&M opened the SEC Tournament with a 77-58 victory over LSU on Friday.
Busloads of asylum seekers arriving in Tucson amid pandemic
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) â Busloads of asylum seekers have started to arrive in Tucson, Arizona, for the first time since President Joe Biden began reversing border policies implemented by former President Donald Trump, city officials said.
House passed budget, as GOP rejects Democrat Medicaid gambit
ATLANTA (AP) â Georgia’s House on Friday voted 136-31 to pass a $27.2 billion budget, putting back a fraction of the money that was cut last year and spurning a Democratic attempt to more widely expand the Medicaid health insuranceâŚ
Brewers’ Williams optimistic about his shoulder recovery
Milwaukee Brewers reliever Devin Williams says the shoulder soreness that kept the 2020 NL Rookie of the Year from pitching in the playoffs shouldnât impact his readiness for the start of the season.