The Environmental Protection Agency is demoting career employees who oversee scientific research, the enforcement of pollution laws, hazardous waste cleanup and the agency’s human resources department and will replace them with political appointees, according to two people familiar with the approach. The move would give Trump administration loyalists more influence over aspects of the agency […]
“Dubai’s energy is something special—it’s the perfect place to bring the spirit of the Tour de France,” said Jan Svorada. “Being part of the inaugural L’Étape Dubai feels personal to me. Cycling has shaped my life, and I’m excited to share my experiences, ride alongside participants, and connect with people who share the same passion. […]
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump’s nominee to be Secretary of Health and Human Services, was on Capitol Hill in early January to meet with senators. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appears likely to soon be taking the helm as Secretary of the Department of Health […]
Amid a national debate on highly processed foods and the rise of weight-loss drugs, PepsiCo is responding by offering healthier versions of some snacks. Early Tuesday, the company reported that revenue in the fourth quarter slipped modestly to $27.8 billion from $27.9 billion a year earlier, while net income rose to $1.5 billion from $1.3 […]
The Food and Drug Administration approved a new medication Thursday to treat pain from an injury or surgery. It is expensive, with a list price of $15.50 per pill. But unlike opioid pain medicines, it cannot become addictive. That is because the drug, suzetrigine, made by Vertex Pharmaceuticals and to be sold as Journavx, works […]
At last week’s DealBook Summit in New York City, leaders in business, tech, media, law and other disciplines were invited by The New York Times to lead conversations about pressing issues in their fields. Ahead of the summit, The Times sent questions to each of the Groundbreakers. Their answers have been edited and condensed. Neil […]
Sir Keir Starmer has denied lockdown rules were broken when a voice coach was present during his preparation for a Brexit press conference. Leonie Mellinger was invited to coach the then-opposition leader on his response to Boris Johnson’s Brexit deal, leading to accusations of a potential rule breach. Ms Mellinger qualified for keyworker status and […]
FOX Weather has you covered with the breaking forecasts and weather news headlines for your Weather in America on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. Get the latest from FOX Weather Meteorologist Britta Merwin. Welcome to the Daily Weather Update from FOX Weather. It’s Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025. Start your day with everything you need to know […]
The transfer window might have closed on Monday night, but the question marks remain. As you sit here on Tuesday morning, you might be left wondering about the business your team did — or in a lot of cases, didn’t do. Why have they not brought in that extra player? Why did they let one […]
Faarea Masud BBC Business reporter Getty Images Beauty firm Estée Lauder, owner of cosmetics brands Clinique, MAC, and Jo Malone, is shedding twice the number of jobs than planned, pointing to uncertainty around US president Trump’s tariffs as cause for concern. The American multinational was already restructuring the business to tackle its flagging performance, but […]