When the Federal Reserve decided to refurbish two historic buildings on the National Mall, the project’s high cost and fancy features sparked a firestorm. A New York Post piece highlighted the nearly $2. 5 billion price tag and luxury touches, pushing President Trump to criticize the Fed for not cut
The top medical journal decided it would not give evidence to a U. S. Senate probe about where the COVID‑19 outbreak began. The editor, Richard Horton, told a news event in Barcelona that the journal would not participate in what he called an “administration that has attacked some of the foremost sc
A 47‑year‑old science teacher from Omaha, named Matthew Lund, was taken into custody after police found 423 AI‑made pictures of children in sexual abuse scenes on his school computer. The images show kids from babies to about 12 years old, according to prosecutors. Lund admitted he made the pi
The Sombrero galaxy, a famous spiral with a distinct hat shape, has just been photographed in stunning detail by a Chilean telescope. The image was captured four years ago, but the full color processing finished only this week. Scientists say the galaxy sits about 30 million light‑years from Eart
Congress has shown it can act quickly when members misbehave, as three lawmakers recently stepped down after serious accusations. The newest resignation came from Florida’s Sheila Cherfilus‑McCormick, a Democrat who quit just before her ethics committee vote. The panel had already found her guilty o
The city’s long‑planned sports complex will finally start building this spring after council approval. A single contractor, LaRiviere, Inc. , won the bid, and the project will be funded mainly by a $1. 25 million grant from the Land and Water Conservation Fund plus $4 million in park impact fees. Th
The Bulldogs’ senior class, led by coach Jordan Portee, had a standout year even though they fell short of the state title. They reached a peak ranking of fifth in the Class 3A poll, showing strong performance on the court. What truly set this group apart was that every starting player is moving on
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GPTC, a main supplier for TSMC’s CoWoS packaging, says it has not shared any key technology with China. The company issued a statement through the stock market bulletin, confirming no leaks were found after rumors spread. At the same time, GPTC has taken legal action against its ex‑General Manager,
Sony lifted the price of its flagship console, the PlayStation 5, from $499 to $649 in April. This is the second big hike within a year, raising the cost by about 30 percent. The move has sparked debate among gamers who see it as a sign of corporate greed. The explanation offered by Sony points to
