WASHINGTON — A bill introduced June 9 by a group of Republican House members would turn the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration into an independent agency, but keep its commercial space responsibilities in the Commerce Department. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Act of 2023, introduced by Rep. Frank Lucas (R-Okla.) and 13 other Republican members, would formally establish NOAA into law and create it as an independent agency, rather than as part of the Commerce Department as it is today. Lucas, chair of the House Science Committee, has been pushing for months on an “organic act” for NOAA, noting…
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Apple Vision Pro was unveiled by Apple at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference as the first mixed reality headset from the company. During the keynote event, Apple announced that the new headset sports two high-resolution micro-OLED displays housed in a curved aluminium and glass body. While the company hadn’t revealed detailed specifications, new details about the displays on the Apple Vision Pro emerged during one of Apple’s WWDC 2023 sessions. The headset will be available in the US in early 2024, according to the company.During a developer session on optimising app power and performance for visionOS, the company revealed that the Apple…
A 37-count criminal indictment against Donald Trump over his handling of classified government records was unsealed Friday.The charging document was made public a day after the former president was indicted by a grand jury in U.S. District Court in Miami.Among other allegations, the indictment says Trump showed classified documents to other people in the summer of 2021, after leaving office.One of those documents was a “plan of attack” that he said was prepared by the Pentagon, while the other was a classified map related to a military operation, the indictment alleges. The FBI raid of Trump’s Florida home last August…
When singer Ed Sheeran strokes his guitar and grabs the mic, his performances are near “perfect” to say the least … but there appear to be some imperfections in these two stage shots. So, “just dive right in,” follow Ed’s lead and see if you can locate the minor switch-ups in the images. After recently giving a crowd-pleasing performance on “Today,” the singer removed his earpiece and posed for a photo in the busy “citi.” Can you put the missing pieces “shapes” together and find the changes?! **HINT: There are THREE differences in the above Ed Sheeran photos!**
Yuliya Taba | E+ | Getty ImagesThe Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is warning that roughly 1 in 5 student loan borrowers have financial risk factors that could cause them to struggle when their payments resume in the fall.The bipartisan agreement to raise the federal debt ceiling signed into law earlier this month by President Joe Biden included a provision that officially terminates the more than three-year-long pause on federal student loan payments and potentially makes it harder for the U.S. Department of Education to extend it again. As a result, the 40 million Americans with student loans will likely have…
Stretching from the Blue Mountains to the Pacific Ocean, Sydney, Australia’s largest city, is the perfect mix of cosmopolitan glamour and laid-back vibes. With over a hundred beaches—some just a short ferry ride from Circular Quay in Sydney Harbour—you can catch a wave and a show at the Sydney Opera House all in the same day. With its top-tier dining experiences, art galleries, and rich history, it’s no wonder that this cultural hub has earned a well-deserved spot among the top travel destinations in the world. From Potts Point to Parramatta, Sydney will no doubt charm you with its welcoming…
What did Raquel leak about Tom that changed EVERYTHING? On Vanderpump Rules Season 10 Episode 18, the emotional reunion concluded with bombshells. Meanwhile, Lisa was put on the spot for her support of the Toms, leading to a big decision from one of SUR’s staff. Elsewhere, Ariana tried to come to terms with the cheating scandal that changed her life. Use the video above to watch Vanderpump Rules online right here via TV Fanatic. Catch up on all your favorite shows and reviews and join in the conversations with other fanatics who love TV as much as you. TV Fanatic…
From designer high-tops and suede lace-ups to running shoes and everyday beaters, there are many types of sneakers out there. And guess what? The already-enormous sneaker sphere is only getting bigger. Which leaves us with a bit of a dilemma. Where the hell do you start?To help you wade your way through the sea of seriously cool shoe styles, I’ve pulled together a list of every sneaker worth your consideration. Whether you’re pounding the pavement, hanging with friends, or working in the office, there’s something here for everyone. My goal is to make your sneaker-shopping experience as easy as possible.…
Hours before my toddler announces daybreak with her cry, when the night shadows start to play their old tricks on my nerves and insecurity paints over my creative plans, it’s the stories of the women writers who have come before me that I crave most. I want to feel, down to the sheet-gripping tips of my fingers, that I am not alone—in my doubts, in my hopes, in my struggles. Reading the stories of other women who share my drive to create can be the best medicine. These women almost always balanced writing with other tasks that crowd the surface…
In this articleDOCUTGTADBEGMTSLABRZEFollow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNTGMC pickup trucks are displayed for sale on a lot at a General Motors dealership on January 05, 2023 in Austin, Texas.Brandon Bell | Getty ImagesCheck out the companies making headlines in midday trading.Braze — Shares of the consumer engagement platform rallied more than 18%. On Thursday, Braze posted a non-GAAP loss of 13 cents on revenue of $101.8 million. Analysts called for a loss of 18 cents per share and revenue of $98.8 million, according to FactSet. Goldman Sachs reiterated its buy rating on the stock following the report, noting that artificial…
One they made earlier: micro model of the Belle II experiment at KEK, Japan made using LEGO blocks. (Courtesy: KIT ETP Belle II team) Only last month we had a design for a LEGO quantum computer and now comes a micro model of the Belle II experiment at the KEK particle-physics lab in Japan. The miniature brick version of the experiment, which was made in Germany by a team led by Torben Ferber at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), is made from 75 pieces and apparently takes less than 10 minutes to build. Despite being small, the design still includes details of…
Two from Magnolia Pictures, the story of an iconic record album design firm back and a sighting of Brian Cox usher in a specialty weekend with smoke clearing over New York City. Acrid plumes from Canadian wildfires have smothered the key arthouse market over the past few days in an unusual air quality event that had Mayor Eric Adams urging people to home. Friday the sky was visible and air fresher, a boon for all — including the ongoing Tribeca Festival, which opened Wednesday night and will be unspooling 100+ features and events through June 17. New openings: From Magnolia,…
WASHINGTON — U.S. Space Force deputy chief of space operations Lt. Gen. DeAnna Burt during a recent trip to Germany and the United Kingdom heard a consistent message from allies: They don’t expect the United States to bear all the costs of protecting satellites from cyber attacks and other threats. In an interview with SpaceNews, Burt said a growing number of spacefaring nations are looking to work with the United States on technologies and strategies to defend their assets from anti-satellite weapons, and are increasingly making their own investments in space defense systems. Burt, who is deputy chief for operations,…
Apple and Amazon.com must face a consumer antitrust lawsuit in US court accusing them of conspiring to artificially inflate the price of iPhones and iPads sold on Amazon’s platform, a federal judge in Seattle ruled on Thursday.In his ruling, US District Judge John Coughenour rejected bids from Apple and Amazon to dismiss the prospective class action on various legal grounds.Coughenour said the “validity” of the relevant market, a central issue in antitrust litigation, was a question for a jury.The lawsuit, filed in November, is among several private and government actions challenging Amazon’s online price practices. Coughenour’s ruling means the case…
[The stream is slated to start at 3 p.m. ET. Please refresh the page if you do not see a player above at that time.]Special counsel Jack Smith is set to deliver an on-camera statement following the public release of the federal indictment against former President Donald Trump.Smith has been leading the Department of Justice investigation into the transfer of classified documents to Trump’s home Mar-a-Lago.Trump announced Thursday that he had been indicted in the criminal probe into his handling of classified records after leaving the presidency. The case in federal court in South Florida was under seal until about…
NewsDavid Byrne and Broadway Musicians’ Union Reach Hiring Agreement for Here Lies LoveA dozen musicians will now provide the show’s live score, following union pushback over the new productionBy Allison HusseyJune 9, 2023FacebookTwitterDavid Byrne, May 2023 (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images)FacebookTwitterDavid Byrne has come to an agreement with the American Federation of Musicians’ Local 802 over hiring live musicians for the musiacl Here Lies Love, which is set to begin previews on June 17. The show, which Byrne co-wrote with Fatboy Slim, will now move forward with 12 musicians, as a Local 802 representative confirmed to Pitchfork. “Broadway is a…
Gary Gensler, Chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, takes his seat before the start of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee hearing on Oversight of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021.Bill Clark | CQ-Roll Call, Inc. | Getty ImagesSEC Chair Gary Gensler stepped up his attack on the crypto industry this week, suing Coinbase and Binance for securities violations and casting doubt on the future of token trading.Crypto investors took the hint. Four of the 10 most valuable coins plunged in value by at least 15% this week, according to CoinMarketCap,…
NBC is moving and shaking this Friday afternoon. As reported by Variety, the network has greenlit a new series while canceling two established ones. NBC is saying goodbye to Young Rock and Grand Crew while saying hello to St. Denis Medical. Young Rock was the series based on Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson through various stages in his life. Three different actors portrayed Johnson in addition to himself in the series that has been airing since 2021. Grand Crew followed a group of Black friends as they unpacked life’s ups and downs at their favorite watering hole, a wine bar in…