Former ‘MAGA cult’ member rejects riot pardon from ‘narcissist’ Trump
A former Trump supporter jailed over the US Capitol riots has said she's rejected the president's pardon after seeing through the "MAGA cult".
Tariffs have a long history in the US – two charts tell that story
There's a chart that's been doing the rounds in recent weeks - American businessman Marc Andreessen tweeted it, and then it was reposted by Donald Trump himself.
New general law governs fracture energy of networks across materials and length scales
Materials like car tires, human tissues, and spider webs are diverse in composition, but all contain networks of interconnected strands. A long-standing question about the durability of these materials asks: What is the energy required to fracture these diverse networks?
Samsung aims to turn its next generation of Galaxy smartphones into AI companions
Samsung is injecting another dose of artificial intelligence into its next lineup of Galaxy smartphones, escalating an effort to simplify people's lives while deepening their dependence on a device that accompanies them almost everywhere.
Why your retirement fund might soon include cryptocurrency
Pension funds are investment pools that manage people's retirement savings. They aim to encourage long-term saving and provide financial security for retirees. But some pension funds in the US, UK and elsewhere have recently begun investing in cryptocurrencies, an asset
‘A mini climate-control system’: The tech behind sportswear at the Australian Open
When a tennis player serves at 200km/h in 30°C heat, their clothing isn't just fabric. It becomes a key part of their performance.
North Carolina man wins his second big lottery prize from Cash 5 drawing
A North Carolina man scored a $120,000 jackpot from a Cash 5 lottery drawing less than four years after winning an even larger sum.
‘Rise of the Empress’ to adapt Julie C. Dao book series
Gemma Chan, Crystal Liu and James Wong are developing the Prime Video series "Rise of the Empress," based on the Julie C. Dao books.
Alleged violent Jan. 6 defendant pardoned by Trump is re-arrested on a federal gun charge
A Jan. 6 Capitol attack defendant free by presidential pardon was arrested again Wednesday on a pending federal gun charge. Daniel Ball was charged in May 2023 with assaulting officers using an explosive.
Amazon Closes Operations in Quebec, Laying off 1,700 Workers
Unions had gained a foothold in one of the company’s warehouses in the province, though Amazon would not say if there was a connection.
Reddit Users Boycott X Links After Elon Musk’s Gesture at Inaugural Event
A boycott of links to Mr. Musk’s social media platform spread on Reddit this week, after he made a gesture that some likened to a Nazi salute. Others worried about censorship.
‘Scare tactic.’ Bonta slams Trump move targeting local officials over immigration
The Department of Justice is planning to investigate and possibly prosecute state and local officials who hinder Trump administration immigration efforts.
Calmes: Tweety McTreason’s Jan. 6 pardons broke his promise to the nation
The new/old president seems to have a memory issue. 'You will pay,' he told Jan. 6 lawbreakers in 2021. You're free to go, he said Monday.
What did Trump’s team learn from past legal battles? Immigrant advocates prepare to find out
Immigrants rights groups are already contesting President Trump's sweeping executive orders aimed at combating illegal immigration.