Feds see uptick in unspecified threats associated with Jan. 6 anniversary but no credible plots
Numerous anniversary events are planned in and around the Capitol, while more than 100 vigils or ceremonies are expected across the country.
Virginia governor declares state of emergency as state braces for more snow
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam declared a state of emergency Wednesday ahead of another winter storm, days after a powerful bout of snow battered the state and left hundreds of drivers stranded for hours on the East Coast’s main thoroughfare.
Federal prisons director stepping down after rocky tenure atop agency
Michael Carvajal will stay in his post until a new director is appointed, an agency spokesperson said.
BMW wraps a concept car in stunning color-changing E Ink
BMW has one-upped itself, rolling out one of the most jaw-dropping car exterior treatments ever. After unveiling the blackest car in the universe back in 2019, the company has just presented an iX Flow concept with color-changing E Ink panels.Continue …
Boston Marathon bomber hasn’t paid victims despite thousands deposited in his fund, officials say
Convicted Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev hasn’t been paying fines or victims with the tens of thousands of dollars deposited into his trust fund,
North Korea says it fired a hypersonic missile, its second such test
North Korea fired a “hypersonic missile” this week that successfully hit a target, state media reported, its second such test as the country pursues new military capabilities amid stalled denuclearization talks.
New alloy coating builds an inner shield to stop steel rusting
As useful as steel is, its main weakness may be its vulnerability to corrosion. Researchers in Korea have now developed a new alloy coating that boosts steel’s resistance to rust, by adding a simple extra step in the surface treatment.Continue ReadingC…
Election officials rebut claims in Republican-led Arizona review of Trump’s 2020 loss
The 93-page report by the Maricopa County Elections Department identified dozens of flawed, misleading or false claims in the partisan audit.
Parents struggle as omicron disrupts back-to-school plans
Parents are worried for their children’s safety and education as the omicron surge disrupts back-to-school plans.
The unfortunate reason most fans miss antisemitic tropes in ‘Harry Potter’
A trending Jon Stewart podcast clip reminds us that as long as fantasies remain structured around antisemitism, Jewish people will be at risk.