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Jake, Romy Reiner release statement on parents' deaths

Two children of actor-director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer Reiner on Wednesday thanked people for "the outpouring of condolences, kindness and support" they have received since their parents were found killed in an apparent stabbing on Sunday. "Words cannot even

Isaacman ready for launch at NASA

{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Senate confirms Musk ally Isaacman to lead NASA The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Jason Isaacman to lead the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) after a contentious and winding road. © AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein

Congressional Democrats' approval lowest since 2009: Survey

Just 18 percent of respondents approve of the job congressional Democrats are doing, according to a Quinnipiac survey released Wednesday, while 73 percent disapprove. That approval rating marks a new low since Quinnipiac began asking the question in 2009, surpassing the 19

Machine With Concrete

Arthur Ganson is a kinetic sculptor who builds “Rube Goldberg machines with existential themes”. One of his works is called Machine with Concrete, which demonstrates the magic of gear ratios According to a piece in Make , the input shaft spins at 200 rpm, which is reduced by