Archives for February 2023

Bullying and "anti-male bias" stemming from an unproven sexual assault allegation drove a first-year merchant marine cadet to take his own life, his father has claimed in a lawsuit. … [Read more...] about Lawsuit claims sexual allegation drove Cal Maritime cadet to suicide

The Biden administration is crafting a science and technology strategy to stop China from overtaking America as a global leader in those realms. Congress has begun plotting how to make sure the plan works. … [Read more...] about Lawmakers fear China is outspending U.S. on research as new science and tech strategy develops

Rep. Matt Gaetz leaned on the Chinese Communist Party's talking points Tuesday when grilling Pentagon officials over Ukraine aid, citing an article by the party-controlled Global Times purporting that the U.S. is shuttling funds to Ukraine's far-right Azov battalion. … [Read more...] about GOP Rep. Gaetz cites Communist China’s state news while pressing Pentagon officials over Ukraine aid

President Biden will nominate Labor Department Deputy Secretary Julie Su to replace outgoing Labor Secretary Marty Walsh, the White House announced Tuesday. … [Read more...] about Biden to nominate Labor Dept. Deputy Julie Su to replace Walsh as secretary

Tech billionaire Elon Musk reclaimed the title of the world's richest man this week after a difficult 2022. … [Read more...] about Elon Musk reclaims title of world’s richest man