The new Republican war on science

Inside the New York elections that could decide control of Congress

The road to the House majority for Republicans and Democrats is running through New York, well outside the presidential battleground map.

Hochul says New Yorkers who vote Republican are ‘anti-woman’ and ‘anti-American’

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) said New Yorkers who vote Republican in the state’s tight congressional races are “anti-woman” and “anti-American.” “If you’re voting for these Republicans in New ...

Politics - The Hill - November 4

Republican Jim Justice wins West Virginia Senate race, CBS News projects

Republican West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice will win his state's Senate race, flipping the seat red, CBS News projects. Scott MacFarlane looks at other key races that could determine control of ...

Dem Josh Riley topples House Republican in crucial upstate New York district

The upset came after Molinaro defeated Riley in 2022 by fewer than 2 points.

Politics - Politico - November 6

Three Republicans vie for top Senate spot as GOP looks to elect new majority leader

GOP senators will elect a new leader to succeed Sen. Mitch McConnell after he announced earlier this year that he would step down from leadership. There's an intense three-way battle to replace him ...

Republicans win the House, NBC News projects, as Trump's party takes full control of Washington

President-elect Trump now has a clear path to enact his agenda and fill out his administration with both the House and Senate in Republican hands come January.

CBS News projects Republicans win the House after already claiming Senate, White House

CBS News projects that Republicans will maintain a majority in the House of Representatives, claiming at least 218 seats, while some races remain undecided over a week after Election Day. Starting ...

Older voters prioritized personal economic issues, helped Republicans win on Election Day, new AARP poll finds

More than half of voters ages 50 and up prioritized inflation, the economy and jobs, and Social Security when determining their vote, according to the AARP.

Business - CNBC - 4 days ago

God Of War TV Series' Big Shakeup Leads To Great News For Battlestar Galactica Fans

Earlier this month, word broke that Amazon Prime Video's God of War TV series had lost its entire creative team . Now, a new writer and showrunner is in place: Ronald D. Moore, a genre veteran ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 23

Head of UK armed forces gains new powers in push to improve readiness for war

Government launches biggest structural shake-up of Ministry of Defence in 50 years

World - Financial Times - October 25

Israel’s Strike Marks New Phase of Conflict, but Stops Short of All-Out War

Iran’s initial reaction suggested that the sides had once again averted an uncontrolled war, even if the prospect looms larger than ever.

World - The New York Times - October 27

The U.S. Army Prepares for War With China: New Vehicles, Face Paint and a 1,200-Foot Fall

The big and cumbersome Army is trying to transform itself to deploy quickly to Asia, if needed. It is an inherently dangerous business.

World - The New York Times - October 30

About half in new poll worried about possibility of broader war in Middle East

Around half of Americans are worried about the possibility of a broader war in the Middle East, according to a poll released Wednesday. The AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research survey found ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30

New Jersey man pleads guilty in smuggling scheme intended to aid Russia's war effort

A New Jersey man who was among seven people charged with smuggling electronic components to aid Russia’s war effort has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit bank fraud and other charges

Tech - ABC News - November 1

Trump vow on new trade war sends shockwaves through supply chain, importers scramble to move up orders

President Trump's aggressive threats about new tariffs on imports are resulting in a scramble among shippers to get cargo into the U.S. sooner than planned.

Business - CNBC - November 7

NIL provides new artillery for recruiting wars in what Ole Miss coach Kiffin says is a flawed system

NIL money has added a new variable to the long-held practice of college coaches trying to flip recruits who have given verbal commitments to other schools

Sports - ABC News - 6 days ago

A Republican Trifecta

With the House, Republicans would have full control of the federal government next year.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 12

Far-right ‘race science’ organisation exposed in Channel 4 documentary

Undercover journalists infiltrate a group promoting racial, eugenics-based theories funded by a US tech entrepreneur

World - Financial Times - October 21

‘Five to ten seconds appears to be optimal’: the science behind hugs

As an airport limits goodbye cuddles to three minutes, here’s a guide to different embraces, and their positive effects. Be it a brief squeeze or a bone-crushing bear hug, few can deny the comfort ...

World - The Guardian - October 26

Cargo ship launched to space station with science gear, holiday treats

With an Election Day docking, the cargo ship will deliver 3 tons of supplies and equipment, including an unusual wooden satellite.

Reasons to be hopeful: five ways science is making the world better

If Trump’s re-election is getting you down, these innovations in medicine and technology should cheer you up. Ian Sample Continue reading...

World - The Guardian - November 9

Bayer’s stock slumps after warning on crop-sciences unit

Bayer’s stock slumped on Tuesday as the German giant gave a profit warning on agricultural demand.

Business - MarketWatch - November 12

Why do we cry? An expert explains the science behind it.

Why do we cry? There's actually some good reasons for it — and an explanation for why shedding some tears can make us feel better.

Junk science provides legal ammo for mass lawsuit deception

Plaintiffs' lawyers are using junk science to manipulate mass tort cases, causing a chilling effect on scientific innovation and a hidden "tort tax" of $3,965 per family.

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Bestselling author explains the science of happiness: "You can do the work"

Bestselling author and Harvard professor Arthur Brooks opens up about how enjoyment, satisfaction and meaning in life can increase a person's wellbeing.

'It's not rocket science': Senate Democrats detail lessons from their victories

Senate Democrats who pulled off victories even as President-elect Donald Trump won their states believe the Democratic Party can learn some lessons from their races as it grapples with losing ...

Politics - NBC News - 14 hours ago

Trick or treating with Philadelphia's Republicans

The Americast team are in costume for this one

Republicans Clinch Control of the Senate

After picking up seats in West Virginia, Ohio and Montana and winning an unexpectedly close race in Nebraska, the G.O.P. sealed a majority. Tight races in swing states will determine their margin.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 6

Republicans capture Senate majority

Republicans on Tuesday captured the Senate, Decision Desk HQ projects, ending their painful four-year stretch in the minority. The victories come as a welcome relief to Republican senators after ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Republicans won the Senate

How big will the Republicans' U.S. Senate majority be?

After Getting Booed, Russell Wilson and the Steelers Put Up 37 Points. It’s a Brilliant Lesson in Emotional Intelligence (Backed by Science)

How do you handle adversity? Take a lesson from Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson and his emotionally intelligent approach.

Business - Inc. - October 21

From drones to genomics, science can help fight extinction: that work must begin at Cop16 | Angela McLean

As nations meet in Colombia to confront species and ecosystem loss, the onus is on the global north to put science and collaboration at the heart of the issue. Angela McLean is chief scientific ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

3 Kinds of Parent Guilt That Science Says You Should Let Go of Right Now

Many of the things parents feel guilty about actually don’t matter at all, according to a slew of psychologists and other experts.

Business - Inc. - October 23

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