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GOP lawmakers propose creating U.S. strategic Bitcoin reserve
Newly introduced U.S. House and Senate bills would create a strategic Bitcoin reserve with the aim of strengthening the nation's economic foundation.
At White House, Trump says he will buy Tesla in show of support for Elon Musk
President Donald Trump toured Teslas on Tuesday outside the White House where he pledged to buy an electric vehicle to support Elon Musk as he faces boycotts for cutting government...
Dimming Fulbrights, downsizing WHO, and CTO tabbed: Trump Tracker
Here are our full stories on the Trump administration . Have new story tips, internal Trump administration or science agency emails, or other key documents? Contact us . Our latest stories Congress comes...
Ex-U.S. Rep. Katie Porter announces bid to be next governor of California
Former Congresswoman Katie Porter announced Tuesday her 2026 candidacy for governor of California.
Growth rates of broilers contribute to behavior differences, shedding light on welfare impacts
As poultry companies weigh cost and efficiency with higher animal welfare standards, research comparing conventional and slow-growing broiler breeds showed that the slow-growing chickens displayed behaviors more closely associated with...
NIH funding delivers exponential economic returns
Nation & World NIH funding delivers exponential economic returns Credit: National Eye Institute, National Institutes of Health Sy Boles Harvard Staff Writer March 11, 2025 3 min read Report finds all 50 states...
Gabriel Luna to join Chris Pratt in 'Terminal List' Season 2
"The Terminal List" Season 2 will see the return of Chris Pratt and the addition of series newcomer Gabriel Luna.
Kansas City Chiefs reach $20.5M agreement with free agent cornerback Kristian Fulton
The Kansas City Chiefs agreed to a two-year, $20.5 million contract with cornerback Kristian Fulton, his agency, Athletes First, announced Tuesday.
Justice Department investigates record egg prices, corporate profit
The Justice Department said Sunday it is investigating the skyrocketing cost of eggs, which producers have blamed on the latest outbreak of avian flu.
What happens when leaders have loyalists in charge of men with guns: Lessons from authoritarian countries
In what's been called a "Friday night massacre" at the Pentagon, President Donald Trump removed six top generals or admirals on Feb. 21, 2025, including Air Force General C.Q. Brown...
Watch: 'Hacks' Season 4 trailer highlights reckless driving, demolition
Max released the trailer for "Hacks" Season 4 on Tuesday. The show returns April 10.
Wedge-shaped 'pie house' sells for $350,000 in Chicago suburb
An unusual Illinois home dubbed the "pie house" due to its wedge shape sold for $350,000 shortly after being put on the market.
South Korean singer Wheesung dies at 43
Wheesung, the South Korean singer who skyrocketed to fame with the 2002 song "Can't You," was found dead on Monday, his agency confirmed. He was 43.
President Doanld Trump doubles tariffs on Canadian steel, aluminum
President Donald Trump announced retaliatory tariffs against Canada on Tuesday, doubling tariffs on steel and aluminum imports.
'The Braxtons' to return for Season 2 on We TV
"The Braxtons" reality series, starring Toni, Towanda, Trina, Tamar and Evelyn Braxton, is set to return for a sophomore season.
Indianapolis Colts to sign quarterback Daniel Jones to 1-year deal
The Indianapolis Colts agreed to a one-year deal worth up to $17.7 million with free agent quarterback Daniel Jones, a source familiar with the agreement told UPI on Tuesday.
Congress comes down to the wire to keep U.S. government open
Science advocates are settling in for what promises to be a bumpy ride this week as the U.S. Congress tries to avoid a governmentwide shut down on Saturday. Republicans and Democrats are...
Can playing games like Wordle help improve work and workplaces?
Do you ever find yourself taking a sneaky few minutes out of your work day to play a game on your phone?
Japan fails to secure exemptions from upcoming U.S. tariffs
Japanese trade minister Yoji Muto met with American officials Monday in hopes that exemptions from new tariffs that President Donald Trump plans to levy against some of his nation's imports...
Boys in England significantly outperforming girls in math and science
Recent data shows boys in years 5 and 9 in England have scored significantly higher than girls in math and science compared with 2019, report UCL researchers who analyzed the...
Philadelphia Eagles trade safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson for Houston Texans guard Kenyon Green
Philadelphia Eagles agreed to trade safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson to the Houston Texans in exchange for guard Kenyon Green in the 2026 NFL Draft, a league sources told UPI on Tuesday.
Tribeca Festival Lisboa to return for a second year in Portugal
The Tribeca Festival Lisboa, the Portugal-based international expansion of New York's Tribeca Festival, will return for a second installment from Oct. 30 to Nov. 1, organizers announced.
Telling apples from Apples
Campus & Community Telling apples from Apples Students using card catalogs at Widener Library, 1945. Courtesy of Harvard University Archives Tenzin Dickie Harvard Library Communications March 11, 2025 4 min read Harvard Library...
Minnesota Vikings agree to $60M deal with defensive tackle Jonathan Allen
Free agent defensive tackle Jonathan Allen agreed to terms with the Minnesota Vikings, the team announced Tuesday.
Will flights really reach net zero by 2050 - and at what cost to passengers?
Governments don’t want to tell people they’re going to have to pay more, argues an expert.
Education Department: 60 universities under investigation for campus anti-Semitism
The United States Department of Education announced Monday it had warned 60 universities that they are under investigation for anti-Semitic discrimination and harassment.
Apple Watch Series 10 hits its lowest-ever price — this Apple deal is just too good to miss
Amazon has dropped the Apple Watch Series 10 price by $100 and it's also price-matched at Walmart and Best Buy
In bid to expand, bioRxiv and medRxiv preprint servers move to newly formed nonprofit
The free preprint servers bioRxiv and medRxiv, which during the past decade have sped up scientific communication by allowing biomedical researchers to share unreviewed manuscripts, today announced they will operate under a new...