The Trump administration’s latest deal to cancel offshore wind projects and boost fossil energy development is creating a huge payday for one of the president’s millionaire donors. Behind the windfall is a deal that stipulates that German energy giant RWE will receive $1.2 billion from a federal fund on the condition that it give up … Read more
Tim Cook shared an inside look at the work he’s doing behind the scenes as he prepares to step down as Apple CEO next week. Cook has been preparing incoming CEO John Ternus for the transition for the past few months, and today he introduced Ternus to the popular Pokémon character, Pikachu. Cook said he … Read more
Major League Baseball made its latest CBA proposal to the Players Association on Thursday afternoon. MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand reported specific details of the league’s proposal, which would be contingent on implementing MLB’s desired cap/minimum system. The most notable development is that the league wants to implement two offseason “quiet periods” for free agency. The first … Read more
Most great archaeological discoveries involve years of field work, dense jungle, and lots of excavation. In this case it was a guy clicking through page after page of Google results, the kind of Internet rabbit hole most of us only fall into when we’re bored at home. Luke Auld-Thomas, a doctoral student at Tulane University, … Read more
ALICANTE, SPAIN – Tourists and locals cool off at a crowded El Postiguet Beach during a summer day. Despite summer, there is a surge in Covid, which can be transmitted outdoors, or indoors, as people seek air conditioning (Photo by Marcos del Mazo/LightRocket via Getty Images)LightRocket via Getty ImagesWith this summer’s surge in COVID-19 infections … Read more
Listen to this articleDear 3 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated using AI-based technology. Pronunciation errors may occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve results. Russia “hit Ukrainian ports, industrial sites and retail distribution facilities with missiles and drones in an hours-long attack on kyiv and other cities … Read more
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (AP) — The release of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer from a Texas jail on Thursday despite Minnesota’s request for his return could set a dangerous precedent, increasing friction between states and helping criminal defendants avoid justice, legal experts said. Christian Castro was released from a detention center in Brownsville after Texas … Read more
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck Italy on Friday, causing a television to fall from a wall and items to fall from shelves at a cafe in Pozzuoli, near where the earthquake occurred. TakeawayA magnitude 6.0 earthquake occurred near Somalia, and the shaking was also felt in Yemen. The earthquake occurred at approximately 12:07 a.m. local … Read more
The stage is set for Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh’s first Jackson Hole speech on Friday, offering the new chief a chance to clarify the central bank’s strategy for reducing inflation and rebuilding confidence in the Federal Reserve itself. This year’s meeting takes place against a challenging backdrop, as inflation remains well above the Federal … Read more
Today’s Grand Theft Auto 6 deep dive looked incredible, showing off gameplay captured on a basic PlayStation 5. Will there be an option to lower the resolution in exchange for a higher frame rate? According to Rockstar Games, not at launch. Head of development Rob Nelson reportedly told YouTuber Davy Jones, one of the content … Read more