When American presidents visit the Middle East, they usually arrive with a strategic vision for the region, even if it seems a far reach. Jimmy Carter pushed Egypt and Israel to a historic peace accord. Bill Clinton tried and failed with Yasir Arafat, the Palestinian leader. George W. Bush imagined his war on terrorism would Continue Reading
[TECH AND FINANCIAL] Rite Aid announced that it is “pursuing a strategic and value-maximizing sale process for … More substantially all of its assets,” the company said on May 5, 2025. “To facilitate this process, the company and its subsidiaries commenced voluntary Chapter 11 proceedings in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Continue Reading
Robert F Kennedy Jr, the US health secretary, has intimated that parents are to blame for their children’s autism, and that they are responsible for researching every aspect of their children’s lives that could affect their development. “We have to recognize we are doing this to our children, and we need to put an end Continue Reading
[News] The June 1 vote, intended as a radical exercise in democracy, is sparking growing concerns about penetration by drug-trafficking groups. [English News] Source link
[TECH AND FINANCIAL] To Goodwillie, earnestness also suggests an open-armed—and deeply uncool—embrace of dating apps as a mechanism for finding love. “My mom always says, ‘You’re going to meet someone when you least expect it,’” she says. “I kind of feel like I always have that in the back of my mind when I’m looking Continue Reading
Convergent ‘Cuteness’ Is Making Dogs and Cats Look Alike Pugs, Persian cats, and other smushed-face cats and dogs are more similar to one another than they are to the wild animals they evolved from By Rachel Nuwer edited by Allison Parshall Anna Koldunova/Alamy Stock Photo What do Persian cats, Pekingese dogs and pugs have in Continue Reading
Job title: Regulatory Reporting Specialist Company: BP Job description: how our diverse, hardworking people are leading the way in making energy cleaner and better – and how you can play your part… mismatches. Where necessary, liaise with other business and functional partners including Reg Legal, Front Office… Expected salary: Location: Pune, Maharashtra Job date: Thu, Continue Reading
[TECH AND FINANCIAL] FREE LEGO: On May 17-18, build a Lego Ninjago Thunderfang model at participating stores and take it home with you for free. The time has come for another Lego make and take event. Following in the footsteps of the Steering Wheel, Valentine’s Day Heart, Mother’s Day Bouquet, and Grogu events, fans can Continue Reading
Job title: Sr. Product Manager Technical, Startup Team Company: Amazon Job description: innovation in our startup-focused organization. You’ll spearhead the development of Gen AI-powered products that help startups… efficiently build infrastructure and launch MVPs. In this role, you’ll own and define the product roadmap for startup-focused… Expected salary: $136100 per year Location: Seattle, WA Job Continue Reading
Knitting’s Complex Shapes Explained in New Physics Model A new mathematical model helps to advance the centuries-old art of knitting By K.R. Callaway edited by Sarah Lewin Frasier A test knit shows complex curvature. In the core of a knitting machine or at the tips of a skilled knitter’s needles, a strand of fiber can Continue Reading