In a surprising turn during a graduation speech, the head of Google walked into a quiet protest. The audience was his former classmates from Stanford’s engineering program, and about 200 of them left the hall while others shouted disapproval. The issue at hand is Google’s partnership with the Isr
The recent surge in the stock market is not only about SpaceX. Elon Musk’s company sold more than $75 billion in its first public offering, a record for a firm that spends billions quickly while hoping to profit later. Many industrial companies are climbing too. The S&P Aerospace and Defense
Once a leader in nuclear power, New England now has most of its reactors shut down and a strong anti‑nuclear sentiment. Yet all six governors are saying they will look at new reactors, and that shift is surprising. Why the change? Nuclear technology has become safer and cheaper. The region’s power
Los Gatos could soon host a brand‑new medical campus that would double the size of its current facility. The proposal, filed by El Camino Health, envisions a 344, 000‑square‑foot building with modern design and advanced technology. The project is slated to finish around 2032, keeping the existing 14
The museum in Bentonville has added 114, 000 square feet to its campus, a 50 percent jump that brings fresh galleries, studios and even an elevated café into the fold. The new space is meant to weave art, architecture and the surrounding Ozark woods together more tightly than before. The deputy d
The Creek Road Terrace community in Sandy celebrated its third Chalk Festival on Friday and Saturday, turning everyday driveways into lively art shows. What began as a modest block party has evolved into an annual favorite, drawing families and artists to splash color on pavement. Residents wa
Disney fans can now try their luck with two fresh blind‑box collections from Cosbi. The first set, priced at $16. 99, hides a single figure inside each cream‑colored box. The design is pink and cherry‑blossom inspired, matching the playful vibe of the items. A card that shows what you might
The idea that no statue ever honors a critic is false. A bronze plaque for Roger Ebert stands in Illinois, and other statues exist too. Yet critics often prefer a work that shows their role rather than just their likeness. House of Criticism shifts focus from one person to a pair: Jerry Saltz, a Ne
The western United States is in the middle of a heat wave that could reach over 100 degrees Fahrenheit. A warning has been issued for California, Nevada, Oregon and Washington because the high temperatures could cause serious health problems. In Nevada, cities such as Fallon, Fernley and Lovelock
A handful of rainy days are on the radar, but they won’t ruin the start of graduation season in North Jersey. From June 17 to 19, chances of showers hover between 40% and 60%, a window when many schools schedule their ceremonies. The expected rain will be brief and light, so the likelihood of it dis
