A new study shows that gold films only a few nanometers thick can be turned into tiny mechanical sensors. These devices vibrate at very high frequencies, in the range of millions of cycles per second. When a laser shines on them, their vibration frequency shifts in a predictable way, allowing the se
JPMorgan’s chief executive, Jamie Dimon, cautioned investors that the current boom in asset prices and high borrowing could trigger a crisis similar to 2008. He warned that banks taking on risky loans and the excitement around artificial intelligence are signs of a fragile system. Dimon compar
The scene in Washington D. C. a year ago showed Prime Minister Keir Starmer and former senior minister Peter Mandelson smiling as they welcomed him back to the UK’s diplomatic corps. That bright moment is now a distant memory. In London, police detained Mandelson at his home after accusations tha
"First, the claim that a U. S. hospital ship is heading to Greenland was made by President Trump on Truth Social, but it turns out there are no orders from the Pentagon to send such a vessel. Second, the U. S. Navy owns two hospital ships – the USNS Comfort and the USNS Mercy – both of which are cu
The NFL might change its play‑by‑rules for the next season. A committee has talked about letting replay officials hand out penalty flags for fouls that regular referees miss. This idea grew after a fight in the recent Super Bowl between Seattle’s Josh Jobe and New England’s Stefon Diggs. Jo
The record‑breaking winter storm that swept the Northeast last week left a city of Providence with almost four feet of snow, smashing its previous high. Power lines snapped and trees fell, knocking out electricity for more than 350 000 people across the region. Even as crews work to restore power, a
Apple’s chief, Tim Cook, was one of a small group of tech leaders who got an inside look at the CIA’s fear that China might try to take Taiwan by 2027. The meeting, held in a secure room near Silicon Valley in July 2023, was set up because the U. S. commerce secretary at the time wanted the industry
The heavy snowfall that brought almost three feet of snow to parts of Massachusetts has finally allowed the state to lift its travel ban for non‑essential vehicles in four counties. The restriction on Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable and Dukes was removed at noon, giving residents a chance to move arou
The 2026 NFL off‑season has already kicked into high gear with the Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. A lot of attention is on the quarterback position, especially because several teams that need a new starter are short on top‑draft options. In that mix, Malik Willis—a former third‑round pick who s
The surge in data center construction across North America has pushed the industry beyond its long‑established hubs. A new study shows that about two‑thirds of the 35 gigawatts of planned capacity lies outside traditional strongholds such as Virginia, which has long dominated the market. Texas is po
