After decades of discussion, objections and concerns about clocks in computer systems, the world’s official timekeepers voted to replace what many saw as a tedious correction: the leap second. It’s time, they say, for leap hour. Delegates from 69 countries cast their votes Thursday at a conference in France of the International Bureau of Weights … Read more
Nighttime rain obscures the man who is attached to the voice. I’ve just walked up to the crosswalk. A sharp glance suggests the man could be my age, possibly older. In a flash, I note his beard, jacket and cap.I nod and turn away. No smile. I don’t look at him again. My body tenses, … Read more
The Saudi-led coalition accuses the Houthis of obtaining missile parts from regional states. Posted on October 15, 2026 October 15, 2026 Yemen’s Houthis attacked the vicinity of the al-Maashiq presidential palace in the port city of Aden with multiple missiles. Yemeni Information Minister Moammar al-Eryani said in a social media post on Thursday that the … Read more
Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico raised a record $64 million in three months, more than any Senate candidate in the third quarter, his campaign announced Thursday. The campaign said that brings Talarico’s total fundraising to $134 million since he announced his candidacy last year. His Republican opponent, Attorney General Ken Paxton, said earlier this … Read more
kyiv, Ukraine – Ukraine has run out of missiles for the US-made Patriot air defense system, leaving it more vulnerable to Russian ballistic missile attacks, a source familiar with the situation told CNN on Thursday. The crude development comes amid an increasingly bitter public dispute between US President Donald Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr … Read more
Southwest Airlines has spent the last two years reviewing its policies and the customer experience on its planes. Open seating is no longer available, checked baggage fees are available, and lounges are coming. The next step? A major overhaul of your Rapid Rewards loyalty program. The airline on Thursday outlined sweeping changes to its points … Read more
Earlier this year, Microsoft laid out a plan to fix Windows 11, focusing on performance, reliability, and the overall experience of the operating system. After months of fixes, Microsoft now says that “the result is an up to 20 percent more responsive Windows experience.” Microsoft has made improvements to Start, File Explorer, Search, Edge, and … Read more
The Phillies made a couple of notable moves Thursday morning, president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski announced. In addition to re-signing left-handed reliever Tim Mayza to a one-year deal, the Phillies hired former Mets manager Carlos Mendoza as their third baseman and infield coach (via Matt Gelb of The Athletic). Mayza debuted with the Blue … Read more
Government ‘exploring’ future of UK’s largest telescope BBC Jodrell Bank pledge offers new hope for Knockin Dish Shropshire StarHow Jodrell Bank turned a corner The HinduManchester seeks alternative funding for Jodrell despite Burnham pledge Times Higher Education Councilors urged to save Winsford radio telescope amid budget cuts Northwich Guardian
High blood pressure is a major risk factor for heart disease, so it’s important to keep it in check.It’s possible to lower blood pressure without medication by losing weight, exercising and eating a healthier diet.One vegetable in particular stands out, says Dr. Annapoorna Kini, a cardiologist at the Mount Sinai Fuster Heart Hospital in New … Read more