Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists Names Alexandra Bell Its New President
Alexandra Bell is bringing more than a decade of experience in nuclear policy to the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, the organization that sets the Doomsday Clock.
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Israel names Zamir to replace Halevi as new IDF chief of staff
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Ranking The New Final Three Potential Utah NHL Names
The Utah Hockey Club is down to three choices for their team name, so let's rank them.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Syria’s new Islamist president consolidates power
Political figures fear Ahmed al-Sharaa’s moves to elevate loyalists move country further from inclusive governmentFinancial Times - 2d -
Jags name Packers assistant Campanile new DC
Jaguars coach Liam Coen called Anthony Campanile, whom the team hired Thursday as its new defensive coordinator, "exactly what we want to be as a defensive unit and football team."ESPN - 3d -
'Fantastic' Bell removes Litchfield for 45
Lauren Bell gets her reward for a "fantastic" spell of bowling as she removes Australia opener Phoebe Litchfield for 45.BBC News - 3d -
Syria’s New President Pledges Unity in First Address
President Ahmed al-Shara vowed to be inclusive, but the way crucial decisions have been made has left some Syrians wary.The New York Times - 4d -
Who Is Syria’s New Interim President?
The rebel chief who led the overthrow of the longtime dictator Bashar al-Assad has been declared the head of government for a transitional period.The New York Times - 4d -
Syria’s Ahmed al-Shara Named as President During Transitional Period
The new leadership of the country said the rebel coalition leader, Ahmed al-Shara, would serve as president during a transitional period.The New York Times - 4d -
Bird Flu Enters a New Phase, Scientists Say
A pandemic is not inevitable, scientists say. But the outbreak has passed worrisome milestones in recent weeks, including cattle that may have been reinfected.The New York Times - 5d -
Starbucks shakes up its leadership again, adding two former Taco Bell executives
CEO Brian Niccol said the company is changing the operating model for its retail team, which led to the shake-up.CNBC - 6d -
Starbucks shakes up its leadership again, adding two former Taco Bell executives
Starbucks announced another stage in its leadership shake-up on Tuesday, as CEO Brian Niccol will bring in two more executives who spent time at his former employer Taco Bell while dividing key ...NBC News - 6d -
Google says it plans to use Trump's new names for Denali and Gulf of Mexico
Google said Monday its maps will use names for Denali and the Gulf of Mexico favored by President Donald Trump — Mount McKinley and Gulf of America — when federal maps make the switch.NBC News - 6d -
Lions reportedly name Kelvin Sheppard new defensive coordinator
Sheppard has been on Detroit's staff since 2021 and long been viewed as a successor to Aaron Glenn.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 25 -
Sony Pictures names Keith Le Goy as new television chair
Le Goy has been a Sony executive for 25 years. He succeeds Ravi Ahuja, who ascended to the top studio job. Sony Pictures is known for 'The Boys' and 'Jeopardy!'Los Angeles Times - Jan. 21 -
Trump wrongly claims Manchester's atom split feat
Trump speech hailed the US feat, but New Zealander Sir Ernest Rutherford oversaw the trial in Manchester.BBC News - Jan. 21 -
Trump claims U.S. "split the atom." New Zealand says that's false.
After President Trump's claim, a mayor in New Zealand pointed out that work to split the atom was actually pioneered by physicist Ernest Rutherford.CBS News - Jan. 21 -
South Korean democracy was nearly toppled by its president. It was saved by its people | Youngmi Kim
Despite scandal after scandal, Koreans have shown their solidarity with one another, and the resilience of their institutions. Compared with other advanced industrialised countries, South Korea is ...The Guardian - Jan. 21 -
‘That’s the one thing we did’: New Zealand irked by Trump’s false claim US split the atom
Mayor says he will invite incoming US ambassador to visit the memorial to Sir Ernest Rutherford, the New Zealander who split the atom in a British laboratory . New Zealanders are not typically ones ...The Guardian - Jan. 21 -
The nightmare begins. But by holding its nerve, the world can weather President Trump | Gaby Hinsliff
Globally, rightwing populists seem to be walking in his footsteps – but the UK is proof that that’s not inevitable. . The snow lay in drifts over the railway lines at Auschwitz, when Keir Starmer ...The Guardian - Jan. 20 -
As bird flu concerns grow, scientists race to develop new vaccines
As fears grow of a possible bird flu pandemic in humans, the federal government is pouring more money into the development of new vaccines, including an mRNA shot.NBC News - Jan. 17 -
Former FEMA director to Congress: 'Give it back its independent agency status,' direct access to president
Former director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Michael Brown said that Congress should give the disaster relief agency back its “independent agency status,” allowing it direct ...The Hill - Jan. 17 -
China says it will send its vice president to Trump’s inauguration
China is sending Vice President Han Zheng to President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration in Washington, Chinese state media reported, , marking the first time a senior Chinese leader will have ...NBC News - Jan. 17 -
Apple disables AI notifications for news in its beta iPhone software
An Apple spokesperson told CNBC that Apple was working on improvements to the software that are coming in a future update.CNBC - Jan. 17 -
Details on Blue Origin's launch of its New Glenn rocket
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket was launched Thursday morning in Florida following a three-day delay. Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer from the Franklin Institute, joined CBS News to discuss the launch.CBS News - Jan. 16 -
Mozambique's new president sworn in despite opposition boycott
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Alexandra Turvey named 2024 NCAA Woman of the Year
Alexandra Turvey, a 21-time All-American swimmer from Pomona College, is honored with the 2024 NCAA Woman of the Year Award. Turvey joins "CBS Mornings Plus" for her first interview since receiving ...CBS News - Jan. 16 -
Hundreds protest as Mozambique inaugurates a new president
Hundreds of supporters of Mozambique’s opposition protested as the country inaugurated a new president following disputed elections and deadly unrestABC News - Jan. 15 -
Mozambique Is at a Crossroads as a New President Is Sworn In
The country has been roiled by political chaos since the October election, which led to widespread demonstrations and a deadly response by the police.The New York Times - Jan. 15 -
Meta to Cut 5% of Its Workers in New Round of Layoffs
The layoffs come as Mark Zuckerberg pushes to remake his company for the Trump era and prepares to co-host a gala for the president-elect’s inauguration.The New York Times - Jan. 14 -
EU's executive branch denies cover up over the health of its president, Ursula von der Leyen
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Blue Origin postpones first launch of its massive new rocket
Blue Origin called off the debut launch of its massive New Glenn rocket due to technical trouble. The Jeff Bezos-founded company didn't set a new launch date.CBS News - Jan. 13 -
Will the new presidency affect WFH for federal workers?
Winds of change are blowing, and for federal workers these could bring an end to the widespread remote work policies adopted and enhanced during the pandemic. Recommendations from the new ...The Hill - Jan. 10 -
Mexico's president claps back at Trump, suggests new name for U.S. — America Mexicana
President Claudia Sheinbaum proposed using the 17th-century name in response to President-elect Donald Trump's comment he'd try to change the name of the Gulf of Mexico.NBC News - Jan. 8 -
Mexico’s President Pokes Fun at Trump With New Name for the U.S.
President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico also said Donald Trump was ill-informed when he said Mexico was “essentially run by the cartels.”The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
Ulta Beauty names new CEO, raises outlook for holiday quarter
The beauty retailer Ulta said the leadership changes take effect immediately.CNBC - Jan. 7 -
This space stock is up on new orders for its satellite networking technology
Shares of Gilat Satellite Networks ended Monday’s session up 9.8% after the Israel-based company said that it has received $9 million in orders from major satellite operators.MarketWatch - Jan. 6 -
Trump critic named new Washington archbishop
Cardinal Robert W. McElroy, a critic of President-elect Trump, was named the new archbishop of Washington on Monday. Pope Francis named McElroy, who is the bishop of San Diego, to replace Cardinal ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
‘Kiss and capture’: scientists offer new theory on how Pluto got its largest moon
Findings suggest Charon collided with dwarf planet and then pair briefly rotated together before separating. It sounds like one of Kipling’s Just So Stories but it is rooted in science: experts ...The Guardian - Jan. 6 -
Who collaborated with the Nazis? 425,000 suspects named as one country reckons with its WWII past
The Netherlands has named 425,000 people suspected of collaborating with the Nazis during World War Two as part of The Huygens Institute’s “War in Court” project,NBC News - Jan. 5
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Trump Wields U.S. Power With Unclear Economic Consequences
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He Went to Jail for Stealing Someone’s Identity. But It Was His All Along.
A decades-long theft of a man’s identity raised questions about who gets believed in the justice system, and what happens when your name is taken.The New York Times - 2h -
N.Y. Attorney General Warns Hospitals Against Canceling Transgender Care
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N.Y. Moves to Shield Doctors Who Send Abortion Pills to States With Bans
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a bill meant to protect medical practitioners in New York who prescribe and send abortion pills out of state.The New York Times - 1h
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Men in two states are accused of impersonating ICE officers amid a political environment that a Latino civil rights group called dangerous.NBC News - 5m -
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