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Accessibility Is Taking a Hit Across the Sciences

Confusion has ensued about the future of programs and research supporting people with disabilities as a result of President Trump’s executive order.

The New York Times - 23h

Did a Rock Hit Your Windshield, or Did Your Windshield Hit a Rock?

Either way, it sucks. But at least there’s some fun physics to ponder while you’re sitting in the repair shop.

Wired - 1d

An alternative take on Trump’s favourite word

Seen from a different angle, would the US president still choose tariffs?

Financial Times - 2d

Farms and Bakeries Hit by Egg Shortages and Price Hikes

Bare shelves in supermarkets and wholesalers, combined with double-digit price jumps, are pushing many food businesses to raise prices or change recipes.

Inc. - 3d

Pedestrian dies after being hit by ambulance

A 40-year-old man was hit by the ambulance, which was responding to an emergency call, on the outskirts of Elgin.

BBC News - 15h

Amazon is taking control of the James Bond movie franchise

Amazon MGM Studios, the tech giant's film unit, plans to take "creative control" of the James Bond series under a new deal with the franchise's longtime producers.

NBC News - 2d

A New, Trendy Move Is Taking Over the N.B.A.

Nearly every young perimeter player is feverishly working on adding the “Euro stop” to his game.

The New York Times - 1d

Watch: A real-life flying car takes to the skies

From science-fiction to the real world, flying cars are here - but could the concept actually take off?

BBC News - 8h

The Odds of a City-Killing Asteroid Hitting Earth Keep Rising

The likelihood of 2024 YR4 colliding with the our planet in 2032 have ticked up to over 3 percent. Is it time to start worrying?

Wired - 2d

Cry me a banner: Vini hits back at City fans

Vinícius Júnior had the last laugh in his fued with Man City fans with a pointed post on X after Real Madrid knocked City out of the Champions League.

ESPN - 1d

Game Developers Fear Anti-Trans Measures Could Hit Their Industry Next

As companies like Meta, Google, and Amazon follow President Trump’s moves to roll back diversity initiatives, trans and genderqueer devs worry their already struggling industry could follow suit.

Wired - 1d

Home sales drop sharply as prices hit an all-time high for January

The median price of a home sold in January was $396,900, up 4.8% from the year before and the highest price ever for the month of January.

CNBC - 1d

DOGE Cuts Hit Federal Workers Who Aren’t Funded by Taxpayers

Fees paid to agencies like the Food and Drug Administration and the FDIC fund part of their workforces, so cutting those jobs doesn’t save any tax money.

Inc. - 1d

Mark Kelly, brother hit back at Musk's attack on astronaut

Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) and his brother, Scott Kelly, both retired astronauts, on Friday called out tech billionaire Elon Musk over his attacks on an astronaut on his social platform X. "Hey ...

The Hill - 1d

Layoffs hit FAA employees tasked with producing air traffic navigation maps

Terminated probationary employees at the FAA include some who work on the team responsible for producing air traffic navigation maps, sources told ABC News.

ABC News - 1d

Students stage ‘Dark Indonesia’ protests as Prabowo’s cuts hit education

Young adults say lack of jobs is driving them overseas as president prioritises free school meals programme

Financial Times - 1d

Farmers hit by a federal funding freeze scramble to respond ahead of spring thaw

Farmers are struggling to make critical decisions ahead of the spring thaw, as billions of dollars in promised payments remain frozen by the Trump administration.

NBC News - 21h

Why the chance that an asteroid might hit Earth in 2032 keeps changing

An asteroid has a slight chance of hitting Earth in 2032. Here's why the odds are a moving target, according to the astronomer who invented the scale used to measure such risks.

NBC News - 17h

IDF says it hit illegal crossings near Syrian-Lebanese border

Yahoo News - 12h

The asteroid hits and near-misses you never hear about

Since a potentially hazardous asteroid was detected in December, tens of others objects have come close to Earth.

BBC News - 11h

Why Did It Take a Fire for the World to Learn of Altadena’s Black Arts Legacy?

As Frieze Los Angeles shines a spotlight on art in the city, one community, long facing institutional apathy, calls for marking its memories in the public mind.

The New York Times - 2d

Hasbro says it's taking steps to offset China tariff effects

Toy and gaming giant Hasbro is shifting manufacturing away from China as it eyes the effects of U.S. tariffs.

CNBC - 2d

Trump says federal government should 'take over' local politics in DC

Trump is jockeying for local political power by positioning himself as the antidote to the city’s crime and homelessness.

Politico - 2d

Trump administration takes aim at $4B in funding for California high-speed rail

The Trump administration is investigating delays and cost overruns in California’s high-speed rail project

ABC News - 2d

Marchand takes jab at Tkachuk brothers after Canada's 4 Nations title

Brad Marchand didn't hold back when talking about the Tkachuk brothers after Canada beat Team USA in the 4 Nations final.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Dark side of bright nights taking toll on forgotten invertebrates

From bats to moths, species working the night shift are suffering as light pollution soars. When we think about invertebrates, most of us picture bees, butterflies, worms, crabs or perhaps even a ...

The Guardian - 2d

Amazon MGM to take creative control of James Bond franchise

Amazon MGM announced it is taking over the creative reins of the James Bond franchise. The Broccolis, who controlled the Bond franchise for decades, will still share intellectual property rights.

CBS News - 1d

Amazon paid more than $1bn to take creative control of James Bond

007 stars offer mixed reactions to deal with the British-American heirs to the film producer Albert ‘Cubby’ Broccoli. Business live – latest updates Amazon has paid more than $1bn for ...

The Guardian - 1d

Trump Administration Takes Aim at $4B in Funding for California High-Speed Rail

The controversial transportation project is long-delayed. Can it stay on track?

Inc. - 1d

What Would Trump Taking Control of the USPS Mean for You?

Some reports say Trump plans to take control of the USPS, possibly to privatize it. Here’s what that could mean for businesses and consumers.

Inc. - 1d

Carey takes stunning one-handed 'goalkeeper's' catch to remove England's Salt

Australia's Alex Carey takes a stunning one-handed catch to remove England's Phil Salt for 10 in the ICC Champions Trophy match at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.

BBC News - 23h

Jumaane Williams Is Ready and Willing to Take Mayor Eric Adams’s Place

Mr. Williams, the New York City public advocate, is preparing himself to serve as interim mayor if Eric Adams resigns or is removed.

The New York Times - 1d

Needle drop! The world’s first sewing machine orchestra takes Munich

This weekend, a symphony of Singers (not that kind) will lead an experimental performance that stitches together feminism and fashion – and offers the audience free repairs. Stepping into the ...

The Guardian - 22h

Trump, Musk take victory lap at CPAC: 5 takeaways

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md.—President Trump took a victory lap at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) this week after his resounding general election victory in November. The annual event ...

The Hill - 11h

Dmitry Bivol takes Artur Beterbiev’s undisputed crown in Riyadh classic

Bivol wins rematch by MD 12 (114-114, 116-112, 115-113) As it happened: Bryan Graham’s round-by-round report Dmitry Bivol became the undisputed light heavyweight champion of the world after he ...

The Guardian - 8h

BYU takes down No. 19 Arizona thanks to absurd phantom foul

The refs cost Arizona big on Saturday.

Yahoo Sports - 3h

Trudeau after Canada hockey win over US: 'You can't take our country — and you can't take our game'

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau took a veiled swipe at President Trump on Thursday, after Canada defeated the U.S. in the 4 Nations Face-Off men's hockey championship game. “You can’t take ...

The Hill - 1d