House Transportation chair reveals markup date for highway bill
Sam Graves also said he’s working on a $500 to $550 billion topline and that the bill will include an EV registration fee.
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New Steam Feature Could Make It Easier To Avoid Getting Ripped Off
Valve also seems to be adding a feature that will provide an estimate of how well a game will run on your computer
Color test 'sniffs out' dangerous staph strains fast
Researchers have developed a rapid color-changing test that can distinguish between different strains of golden staph, including those likely to be virulent and antibiotic resistant. Golden staph is a major human pathogen and is a leading cause of infection-related deaths
Machine learning accelerates analysis of fusion materials
Tungsten's superior performance in extreme environments makes it a leading candidate for plasma-facing components (PFCs) in fusion reactors, but the ultra-high heat can damage its microscopic structure and lead to component failure. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) can
Quantum simulations reveal spin transport in 1D materials
Researchers from the Department of Energy's Quantum Science Center (QSC) headquartered at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) have achieved a significant milestone by demonstrating the first digital quantum simulations of how spin currents change over time in a 1-D model of a
Swalwell lawyer alleges 'political hit job,' decries 'trial in the court of public opinion'
An attorney representing former Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) denied sexual assault and misconduct accusations against her client on Wednesday, alleging the claims were part of a “political hit job” designed to undermine his now-suspended bid for California governor. “If it's
5,000 infant car seats sold at Target, Walmart recalled due to injury risk
Over 5,000 Graco infant car seats sold across major retailers in the United States have been recalled after the company and federal regulators warned of an injury risk tied to the seat base.
CBS to Air First-Ever ‘The Price Is Right’ Live Special, Adds Kids Choice Awards Simulcast
Throughout its entire 54-year history, “The Price Is Right” never aired a live episode — until this fall. CBS revealed Wednesday that it has ordered “The Price Is Right Live,” a one-hour special set to air during the holiday season. Drew Carey will host. “‘The Drew Carey Show’
Lyse Doucet: Under fragile ceasefire, Iranians wonder if US deal can be done
The BBC's chief international correspondent reports from Iran as diplomatic efforts to avoid a return to war intensify.
Pokémon Go Fans Think They May Have Figured Out Something Niantic Has Kept Hidden For Years
Silicobra is giving players data on the game’s biome-specific spawns
Bank boss tells BBC he won't rush interest rate rises
Bank of England governor says the Iran war energy shock makes the next rate decision "very very difficult".
A rare event to capture on video: an underwater volcanic...
A rare event to capture on video: an underwater volcanic eruption in the Solomon Islands .
Israeli strikes in Lebanon have killed 172 children as attacks target homes far from Hezbollah war front lines
Israel has often struck alleged Hezbollah militants or officials in their homes without warning, frequently in parts of Lebanon far from the front line, when they are with their families, in apartment buildings surrounded by uninvolved neighbors
Lebanon fears talks with Israel could push the country to the brink of civil war
Lebanon's pro-government camp views the talks in Washington as part of a broader effort to curb escalation, while the pro-Hezbollah camp warns of a path detached from the reality on the ground. Beirut is waiting to gauge domestic reactions before forming a stance, a Lebanese
Emerging in Alaska, dominant H5N1 strain spread continent-wide through migratory birds
An international group of scientists mapped the spread of the current dominant strain of highly pathogenic avian influenza virus through North American bird populations in 2024. Led by scientists from St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, the collaboration provides a
Ancient charcoal sheds new light on how early humans fueled their lives
Nearly 800,000 years ago, early humans gathered along the shores of a lush lake in what is now northern Israel. Here, they returned again and again, hunting large animals, cooking fish over controlled fires, and organizing their daily lives around hearths. Now, a new study
Watching junk food videos may help dieters resist snacks, experiments show
New research published in Computers in Human Behavior has revealed people trying to resist their food cravings use social media content featuring indulgent treats as a substitute for eating the real thing. The study, led by the University of Bristol in the U.K., challenges the
Chinese producers braced for tough times as Middle East crisis hikes costs, squeezes profits
But the green tech sector is getting a lift as the energy crisis hastens a pivot towards renewables.
Can cheaper latte and starting the day early solve KL’s perpetual traffic jams?
Many commuters say they are already starting their day before sunrise.
Trump's allies and rivals dominate TIME's 100 most influential list
TIME Magazine released its annual list of “100 most influential people” on Wednesday, including many of President Trump’s political allies and rivals. The outlet considers recommendations from reporters and sources from around the world, and highlights leaders in the
‘No Harrison Ford’: Disneyland’s New Han Solo Debuts at Galaxy’s Edge and Gets Roasted by Fans for ‘Worst Wig Ever’ and More
Han Solo is coming to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland in Anaheim, Calif. on April 29, but not all fans are satisfied with the new look of the intergalactic smuggler. On April 15, the official “Star Wars” X account debuted a short sketch with the new Han Solo costumed
Steam MMO Book of Travels shuts down in the best way possible
Book of Travels was a gorgeous, small-scale MMO that looks like a painting. Even as it gets pulled from servers, the game's fate is a bittersweet one
Ancient seabird guano reveals how climate change may shape future populations
By analyzing peat cores, researchers have shown how populations of nesting seabirds have fluctuated on a sub-Antarctic island over 8,000 years. They found that bird numbers rose and fell alongside shifts in climate, offering new clues about how future climate change could
Overwatch Switch 2 port doesn't live up to fans' expectations
Blizzard's new Switch 2 port of Overwatch has issues with frame rate, resolution, and Joy-Con 2 support. Blizzard says it's working on it.
D.C. pipe bomb suspect faces 2 new charges
The man accused of planting two pipe bombs outside the Democratic and Republican national committee offices on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack faces two new felony charges, according to court filings made public Wednesday. Brian Cole Jr. was hit with counts of
Ekko Astral Announce Live Album fuck this band: live at the chapel
Ekko Astral’s new album the beltway is burning was supposed to be arriving at the end of the month. But it’s been a rocky year for the DC punks: In January, drummer Miri Tyler left in what appeared to be an amicable parting. But after the Washington City Paper reported that
Goldman Sachs bond traders stumbled as Wall Street rivals thrived: 'A fire is being lit under' them
Goldman's identity as a trader's firm — one expected to perform in turbulent markets — makes any stumble in the division notable.
Cruz calls Carlson 'deranged, leftist psycho' following comments on Muslims
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz (R) accused right-wing commentator Tucker Carlson of turning into a “deranged, Leftist psycho” who “loves Sharia” law on Wednesday in a social media post. Cruz was responding to a post from his media company on the social platform X, which stated, “Muslims
DHS shutdown disrupts World Cup planning, officials tell senators
Testimony from administration officials painted a stark picture of the logistical challenges ahead.
Why this single-chip LED advance could shrink AR glasses and boost quantum links
Researchers at The University of Osaka, in collaboration with ULVAC, Inc. and Ritsumeikan University, have developed a new LED structure that generates circularly polarized light from a single chip. By combining a semipolar InGaN light-emitting structure with a stripe-shaped
Hawai'i's songbirds are raiding neighbors' nests, and the losses could deepen a growing survival crisis
High in the forests of Hawai'i, songbirds are stealing twigs and moss from one another's nests. UC Riverside researchers found this quiet canopy crime is surprisingly common and could threaten species already struggling to survive.
World Bank launches 'Water Forward' programme to tackle global water stress
LONDON, April 15 (Reuters) - The World Bank and other top development lenders launched a new global initiative dubbed Water Forward on Wednesday, aimed at improving secure water access for a billion people within the next four years. The programme seeks to boost investment in
Tuberville says GOP 'ain't done anything in the majority'
Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) on Wednesday said the Republican party was fractured and has not accomplished “anything” despite their majority in both the House and Senate. “Everything that goes on up here … is about, ‘Oh, we got to get reelected. We got to keep the majority.’
LISTEN: What Did the Writers Guild of America Achieve in its Four-Year Contract With Studios and Streamers?
On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, Variety’s Gene Maddaus details the Writers Guild of America’s four-year contract agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers that will be sent out to members for a ratification vote on April 16. This time
Ticketmaster owner Live Nation maintains an illegal monopoly, jury says in bombshell verdict
US District Judge Arun Subramanian will decide on what penalties Live Nation will need to pay as a result of the verdict, as well as appropriate remedies – including a potential breakup of the business.
Cattle prices soar to record highs as grilling season heats up
Cattle futures contracts have jumped more than 25% over the past 12 months as ranchers face rising costs and cut the size of herds.
Scientists solve 100-year-old mystery behind rubber that powers modern life
Every time you drive, board a plane or water your lawn, you're relying on a material that has quietly powered modern life for nearly a century—reinforced rubber. It's in car and aircraft tires, industrial seals, medical devices and countless everyday products. Yet despite its
Why Are Gray Whales Dying in the San Francisco Bay?
Ship encounters are deadly—even for 90,000-pound animals The post Why Are Gray Whales Dying in the San Francisco Bay? appeared first on Nautilus .
Elizabeth Banks Criticizes “White Ladies” Who Voted for Trump, Says “More of Us” Should Be Like ‘Hunger Games’ Character
'The Miniature Wife' star said she "wish[es] more of us were becoming revolutionaries" like her Effie, who initially "props up this fascist regime" but "gets turned by the events."
CBS Says It Will Develop New Late Night Concepts After Axing Stephen Colbert, but ‘Immediate Profitability’ Is the Focus With New Byron Allen Deal
Paramount TV Media chairman George Cheeks says late night is still a work in progress at the network. The Eye did a one-year deal with Byron Allen to air his “Comics Unleashed” at 11:35 p.m. as a time buy, allowing the network “to go into immediate profitability in that in that
Report: Cellular modules from Chinese companies in smart home devices are national security risk
A new report is warning that Chinese-produced cellular modules, tiny components that are inside smart home devices, present a significant national security risk for the United States. The Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) report, first shared with The Hill, found that
Mark Ruffalo Blasts Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger at Senate Hearing: ‘Don’t Trust Empty Promises from Billionaires’
Mark Ruffalo warned of “devastating” effects on film, TV and the news media if Paramount Skydance completes its takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery. Ruffalo, who is among more than 3,000 Hollywood signatories as of Wednesday of an open letter seeking to block the deal, spoke
Trump budget director defends 43% military spending boost
WASHINGTON — The White House budget director on Wednesday defended the administration’s latest request for Congress, testifying before the House Budget Committee that a 43% increase in defense spending and a 10% cut to domestic programs is the best path forward. Democrats on
Godzilla Minus Zero needs to copy the most infamous Godzilla movie 5 specific ways
As fans await Godzilla Minus Zero, a look back at the 1998 film reveals some surprisingly cool moments.
Trump chides Fox News for featuring Steyer 'instead of talking about' Republican candidates
President Trump on Wednesday mocked Fox News for featuring California gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer (D), asking why the network spoke with him "instead of talking about" Republican candidates in the race. Trump ripped the network for discussing Steyer despite it featuring
Exploring the moon's shadowy craters with nuclear-powered rovers
NASA and other space agencies are intent on sending astronauts back to the moon, and this time, to stay! A vital part of these plans for reducing costs and dependency on Earth is the process of In-Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU), using local resources for construction
Alien life may hide in plain sight: Statistical patterns across exoplanets move beyond traditional biosignatures
A research team has developed a new approach to detecting life beyond Earth that does not rely on identifying specific biological markers. Instead, the study suggests that life may be detectable through patterns emerging across groups of planets, offering a new framework for
Melania Trump pushes for reforms to modernize foster youth program
First Lady Melania Trump on Wednesday called on Congress to pass a set of bipartisan reforms aimed at modernizing a federal program for young people transitioning out of the foster care system. The first lady joined House Ways and Means Committee members and two people who were