2 h. ago Understanding JD Vance's meteoric rise, from 'Hillbilly Elegy' to the White House

The Atlantic writer George Packer calls JD Vance the most interesting figure in the Trump administration: "He's capable of complex thought, and I also think he may be the future of the MAGA movement."

Events

7 h. ago $20 million gift supports theoretical physics research and education at MIT 

Gift from the Leinweber Foundation, in addition to a $5 million commitment from the School of Science, will drive discovery, collaboration, and the next generation of physics leaders.

Economics

11 h. ago Scientists may have discovered why the pounds come back after losing weight

Experts highlight the complex mix of genetics, biology and environment in obesity. Study shows fat cells' memory affects metabolism and weight management.

Science

11 h. ago Word of the Week: How 'pride' shifted from vice to a symbol of LGBTQ empowerment

The word pride has shifted over the millennia, from being first used to describe one of the seven deadly sins in Roman Catholic theology to becoming a global symbol for LGBTQ strength and empowerment.

Politics

13 h. ago Opinion | Trump can show strength by getting tough with Putin

Opinion | Trump can show strength by getting tough with Putin  The Washington Post

Politics

20 h. ago Kristin Cavallari discovers ruptured breast implant during surgery

Kristin Cavallari discusses her breast implant surgery after discovering a rupture on her podcast, emphasizing her decision to keep the implants.

Politics

22 h. ago Duly Noted: A birthday surprise, an airport moose, bartering and Discover Deishú

Duly Noted: A birthday surprise, an airport moose, bartering and Discover Deishú  Chilkat Valley News

Politics

23 h. ago ESPN analyst hopes his surprising Drake Maye take won’t anger Jayden Daniels fans too much

Despite an awful record and so-so numbers from Maye, one writer puts him right there with Rookie of the Year Jayden Daniels. The post ESPN analyst hopes his surprising Drake Maye take won’t anger Jayden Daniels fans too much appeared first on Boston.com.

Sport

26 h. ago Runner discovers body in San Francisco Bay near Exploratorium

Runner discovers body in San Francisco Bay near Exploratorium  SFGATE

Events

40 h. ago A Science Fiction Writer Wrestles With China’s Rise, and His Own Decline

In his stories, Han Song explores the disorientation accompanying China’s modernization, sometimes writing of unthinkable things that later came true.

Politics

42 h. ago Scientists 'strike gold' in shocking discovery from Hawaiian volcanic rocks

Researchers at Göttingen University find gold and ruthenium in Hawaiian volcanic rocks, suggesting core materials are reaching the Earth's surface.

Events

49 h. ago Chinese Communists Publish Diet Guide to Help Obese Citizens Lose Weight

China’s National Nutrition and Health Steering Committee published a set of dietary guidelines on Sunday designed to address China’s rapidly growing problem with obesity. The post Chinese Communists Publish Diet Guide to Help Obese Citizens Lose Weight appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

53 h. ago Riverboat Discovery celebrates 75 years of navigating Interior rivers

Riverboat Discovery celebrates 75 years of navigating Interior rivers  Fairbanks Daily News-Miner

Politics

55 h. ago Can the right diet help men reduce their risk of prostate cancer?

Can the right diet help men reduce their risk of prostate cancer?  The Seattle Times

Events

60 h. ago Ancient Roman's 'mishap' leads to rare jewelry discovery in British countryside

An eight-sided Roman ring was recently found in Lincolnshire, England, by Wessex Archaeology staff. The item dates back to 200-410 A.D., officials said.

Politics

69 h. ago Looking to grill more veggies this Memorial Day? Try nopales

NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with food writer Maria Melendez Ayala about nopales, edible cactus plants that are a staple in Mexican cuisine.

Politics

2 d. ago Giants Have One of Baseball's Best Outfields When at Full Strength

Giants Have One of Baseball's Best Outfields When at Full Strength  Sports Illustrated

Politics

3 d. ago Hackers are bypassing fingerprint scanners to steal your identity

Discover the vulnerabilities of fingerprint scanners and the methods hackers use to exploit them. Understand the importance of securing your biometric data.

Events

3 d. ago He quit his job to educate his daughter. Now she’s graduating college at 11

He quit his job to educate his daughter. Now she’s graduating college at 11  Los Angeles Times

Society

3 d. ago John Burris, Bay Area’s police watchdog, is not quite ready to quit

John Burris, Bay Area’s police watchdog, is not quite ready to quit  San Francisco Chronicle

Events