Senator Elizabeth Warren, the leading Democrat on the Senate Banking Committee, has sent a letter to Kevin Warsh asking him to explain any contact he may have had with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Warsh was chosen by President Trump to become the next chair of the Federal Reserve
Scientists have made a new family of tiny sugar molecules that can form glowing gels in many different liquids. The key is adding special light‑producing groups to the sugar core: one version has a naphthalene tag, another uses a benzothiadiazole unit, and the third carries a coumarin ring. All thre
Spring can flip from sunny to stormy in minutes, so having a light, handy jacket is smart. REI’s current sale offers windbreakers from brands like Patagonia and Cotopaxi for as low as $20, cutting prices up to 65 percent. The promotion mixes lightweight shells, packable running jackets and versatile
Sen. Marsha Blackburn has drafted a new AI law that tackles several contentious topics, from how companies use copyrighted material in training models to the rise of fake celebrity videos. The proposal also pushes for ending Section 230, a 1996 rule that shields online platforms from liability wh
Southern California isn’t just following the electric vehicle trend—it’s driving it. The region has turned itself into a hub for clean transportation, with companies making batteries, electric trucks, and even solar-powered cars. The Port of San Diego is spending millions to switch from diesel to el
Scientists working behind the scenes aren’t waiting for politicians to act—they’re already using clever tricks to fix Earth’s big problems. One big issue they’re tackling is dirt. By 2050, some places might run out of healthy soil, which is like losing the foundation for growing food. Instead of jus
Scientists have created a better way to see the brain chemical GABA. The new sensor, called iGABASnFR2, is brighter and faster than the first version. It can change its glow quickly when GABA appears, so researchers see signals more clearly. The team made many tiny changes to the protein.
Sen. Markwayne Mullin, the Republican chosen by former President Trump to head the Department of Homeland Security, had a rocky confirmation hearing that highlighted concerns about his temperament and past foreign trips. The meeting was heated from the start, with Senate Homeland Security chair Rand
Samsung has turned its 2025 Frame Pro into more than just a screen; it doubles as wall art. In many offices the device is hung like a portrait and left to show rotating images, proving that the TV can also serve décor. The company’s goal is to make a television that blends into a room when not in us
SAP’s chief executive, Christian Klein, announced a major change in how the company will sell and support its software. Instead of fixed yearly subscriptions, SAP will charge customers for the amount of AI services they use. This move follows a growing demand for its new artificial‑intelligenc
