Wheelchair? Hearing Aids? Yes. ‘Disabled’? No Way.
Many older Americans shun an identity that could bring helpful accommodations, improve care and provide community.
Mamdani’s appointment of Lina Khan a warning to private equity, experts say
Lina Khan speaks during a press conference at the Unisphere in Queens on 5 November 2025. Photograph: Alexi J Rosenfeld/Getty Images View image in fullscreen Lina Khan speaks during a press conference at the Unisphere in Queens on 5 November 2025. Photograph: Alexi J Rosenfeld/Getty Images Mamdani’s appointment of Lina Khan a warning to private […]
RFK Jr.’s Cheer Squad Is Getting Restless
Russell Brand had found his people, that much was clear. Last Saturday, in front of 800 fans in a hotel ballroom in Austin, the comedian doled out praise for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (whom he called “Great Brother Kennedy”), disdain for the medical establishment (“flat-out evil”), and gratitude for Jesus Christ (“Thank God we have […]
Volvo sees MASSIVE growth in electric semi truck dealer network
While other semi truck brands hide delays and missed deadlines behind press releases and fake updates, Volvo Trucks is busy cementing its position as the heavy-duty EV leader, thanks to great market share and a certified dealer network that’s seen 8,200% growth this decade. Beginning with TEC Equipment in Fontana as the company’s only certified […]
Turmoil and tensions at FDA after dramatic exit of top drug regulator
FDA headquarters in Silver Spring, Maryland, in 2020. Photograph: Jim Lo Scalzo/EPA View image in fullscreen FDA headquarters in Silver Spring, Maryland, in 2020. Photograph: Jim Lo Scalzo/EPA Turmoil and tensions at FDA after dramatic exit of top drug regulator Scramble to find replacement for George Tidmarsh shines light on dysfunction at US regulatory agency […]
Rivian’s ALSO announces lower $3,500 price for it’s fancy new e-bike
ALSO, the electric bike spin-off from EV-maker Rivian, just dropped some welcome news: a more affordable version of the bike is coming. Officially called the TM-B, the new model will launch at $3,500, coming in a full $1,000 under the previously announced $4,500 TM-B Performance we saw last month. While the Performance model leaned heavily […]
After 300 years of innovation, Husqvarna definitely dreams of electric sheep
Founded in 1689, Husqvarna was a musket maker for the king of Sweden – but now, the company best known for quirky motorcycles and commercial riding mowers is becoming an innovator in the field of robotics, and its latest fleet of electric autonomous mowers are eager to get grazing. Husqvarna’s autonomous lawnmowers made history earlier this […]
Judge to Approve Purdue Pharma Bankruptcy, Releasing Billions for Opioid Plaintiffs
Under the plan, the company will dissolve and its owners, members of the Sackler family, will pay as much as $7 billion of their personal fortune to states, localities, tribes and others harmed in the opioid crisis.
F.D.A. Sharply Limits Use of Drug Linked to Two Teen Deaths
A gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy caused complications to the liver, prompting a review of its use for younger patients.
Data centers are concentrated in these states. Here’s what’s happening to electricity prices
Electricity prices are surging, voters are growing angry, and the artificial intelligence industry’s data centers are increasingly a target for blame with U.S. mid-term elections on the horizon. Residential utility bills rose 6% on average nationwide in August compared with the same period in the previous year, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The […]