Trump Picks Andrew Ferguson to Lead Federal Trade Commission
President-elect Donald J. Trump on Tuesday named Andrew Ferguson to lead the Federal Trade Commission, installing a current Republican member…
G.M. Will Stop Developing Self-Driving Taxis
The company said it would now focus its efforts on developing fully autonomous vehicles for personal use.General Motors said on…
UnitedHealthcare Killing Suspect Said to Have History of Back Pain, a Common Medical Problem
Friends of the 26-year-old charged with killing the chief executive of UnitedHealthcare have said he was dealing with back issues…
As Teenagers, They Protested Trump’s Climate Policy. Now What?
Some young climate activists who were galvanized under Donald Trump’s first presidency are taking a different approach to his second.The…
Monarch Butterflies Are Recommended for Protected Status in U.S.
They would become the most commonly seen species to receive federal protection if the proposal is adopted.Federal wildlife officials proposed…
Arctic Tundra Has Long Helped Cool Earth. Now, It’s Fueling Warming.
Wildfires and thawing permafrost are causing the region to release more carbon dioxide than its plants remove, probably for the…
Biden Administration Sprints to Tie Up Tech Loose Ends
Regulators are working around the clock to cement four years of tech policy ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Donald…
Health Panel Endorses New Option for Cervical Cancer Screening
Starting at 30, women can collect their own vaginal samples for HPV testing at a doctor’s office.Doctors routinely advise that…
Do I Really Need to Throw Out My Black Plastic Spatula?
Q: I have a few black plastic kitchen utensils in my drawer, but I’ve read that they’re dangerous. Is that…
Here’s How Much Cleaner Energy Could Save America, in Lives and Money
Widespread adoption of heat pumps could prevent thousands of premature deaths and save billions on energy bills, according to a…