The Senate on Wednesday voted to confirm Lee Zeldin to run the Environmental Protection Agency, where he will be charged with executing President Trump’s orders to dismantle major environmental regulations, and possibly parts of the 55-year-old agency itself. The Senate voted 56 to 42 to confirm Mr. Zeldin, a former House member with little experience […]
Our solar system contains planets, dwarf planets, asteroids and comets — but only one world is known to harbor life. Scientists have long debated whether Earth is truly unique. Perhaps our planet just happened to have the right combination of ingredients, conditions and timing to allow life to emerge. But a pinch of grit from […]
CHEVIOT HILLS, Calif. — The Palisades Charter High School J.V. baseball team huddled on the all-dirt infield of their temporary home, a makeshift venue for a displaced team. The playing surface and outfield grass were patchy and uneven. With no mound, its primary use was for softball. But it was what they had to work […]
Russell’s outlook on rugby has changed in the past two years. At the start of his career, he would replay games in his head, especially losses, fixating on what he could have done differently. Since becoming a father to seven-month-old Skye and two-year-old Charlie, though, Russell finds it easier to switch off from his work. […]
Howard Lutnick, a wealthy donor to President Trump who has been chosen to lead the Commerce Department, defended Mr. Trump’s plans to impose broad tariffs and said he would take a tough stance on technology sales to China during his Senate confirmation hearing on Wednesday. If confirmed, Mr. Lutnick would lead on trade policy and […]
You may hear about a large asteroid headed toward Earth. Don’t panic. Just after Christmas Day, astronomers spotted something zipping away from Earth: a rock somewhere between 130 feet and 330 feet long that they named 2024 YR4. Over the next few weeks, they simulated its possible future orbits. They now say, based on the […]
Chinese artificial intelligence startup says it can match Google and ChatGPT at a fraction of the cost. Investors have poured billions of dollars into the research and development of artificial intelligence (AI) over the past year, hoping to capitalise on this rapidly advancing technology. Generative AI could automate countless tasks and change how many sectors […]
The Pentagon has revoked the security detail and clearance for Gen Mark Milley, a former US general who has been critical of US President Donald Trump. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth directed the move as one of his first acts in office, asking officials to investigate Gen Milley’s “conduct” and review his military grade. Gen Milley […]
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet US President Donald Trump at the White House next week. Netanyahu’s office said the visit would take place on 4 February and that he was the first foreign leader to be invited to the White House during Trump’s second term. A White House official confirmed there would be […]
Ukraine says its forces successfully hit an oil refinery in the Russian town of Kstovo, around 800 kilometres (500 miles) from the front lines in eastern Ukraine. Four drones hit a Lukoil company depot, Ukrainian media said, adding that the facility suffered significant damage. Videos posted on social media showed large flames rising over an […]