Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm has been floated in trade rumors since the season’s conclusion. But now, according to their manager, he’s no longer on the trade block.At the winter meetings in Dallas, Texas, on Tuesday, Phillies skipper Rob Thomson relayed while meeting with the media that he recently spoke to Bohm and informed him the club wasn’t shopping him. “He’s in good shape. He’s working hard, lifting, and he’s actually hitting all right,” Thomson said about Bohm, per NBC Sports Philadelphia’s Corey Seidman. “I just wanted to let him know we’re not — this guy is a really good…
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Amazon is putting its own spin on car sales — without a trip to the dealer or even a test drive.The retail giant announced on Tuesday that shoppers could buy their next car through Amazon if they lived in one of 48 major U.S. cities, including Los Angeles, Miami, New York, and Portland through “Amazon Autos” on Amazon.com.Amazon is partnering with Hyundai first, with plans to add additional manufacturers and cities in the coming year, the company said. The cars are all new and start at $22,500 in price. They include models like the Hyundai Kona, Sonata Hybrid, and Elantra.…
An atom interferometer can make ultra-precise measurements of gravityRAL Space/IQO Hannover Extremely cold atoms have been used to measure gravity more precisely than we thought possible, beating a limit that stems from quantum weirdness. Ultracold atoms are some of the most sensitive force sensors. They are useful for such work because at the coldest possible temperature – absolute zero – they take on quantum properties that are extremely susceptible to pushes and pulls in their environment. But that sensitivity can be muddled by the small fluctuations, or “quantum noise”, in the atoms’ states. Source link
WASHINGTON — Top Republicans are divided over the best strategy to advance core components of President-elect Donald Trump’s agenda when the party gains a slim majority in Congress next year.The new Congress will give Trump and Republicans the opportunity to pass major legislation without the need for any Democratic support under a process called “reconciliation.” But whether the GOP will try to link all of their top priorities together in a single package early next year or split major issues across two, smaller bills is a major subject of debate among top Republican leaders.The House’s top tax writer, Ways and…
The global technology community came together on 1 October to celebrate the 15th anniversary of IEEE Day, which commemorates the first time professionals gathered to share their technological innovations and advancements. IEEE Day is held annually on the first Tuesday of October. This year’s celebration was the largest yet, with more than 1,100 events worldwide. The events provided professionals, students, and enthusiasts a platform to connect, collaborate, and showcase their work as well as have some fun. The spirit of innovation and community was evident as participants engaged in workshops, networking sessions, and more. In addition to the events, 11…
ASIA: The major Asian stock markets had a mixed day today: • NIKKEI 225 increased 207.08 points or 0.53% to 39,367.58 • Shanghai increased 20.13 points or 0.59% to 3,422.66 • Hang Seng decreased 102.81 points or -0.50% to 20,311.28 • ASX 200 decreased 30.00 points or -0.36% to 8,393.00 • SENSEX increased 30.68 points or 0.04% to 81,539.14 • Nifty50 decreased 8.95 points or -0.04% to 24,610.05 The major Asian currency markets had a mixed day today: • AUDUSD decreased 0.00694 or -1.08% to 0.63701 • NZDUSD decreased 0.00807 or -1.37% to 0.57943 • USDJPY increased 0.929 or 0.61%…
Credit: Daniel Schwen, via Wikimedia Commons The latest federal numbers show the U.S. deficit is soaring as President Joe Biden heads out of office. The U.S. Congressional Budget Office released its monthly budget review on Monday, which showed that in the first two months of this fiscal year, the federal government has run up a deficit of $622 billion. “That amount is $242 billion more than the deficit recorded during the same period last fiscal year,” CBO said in its report. That figure means the deficit is nearly 40% higher than this time last year. “The most alarming turkey in November…
The dynamic duo is kicking off the season with a spirited twist, blending festive cheer with a splash of their signature Pantalones fun. This year, they’re lighting up New York City with a dazzling billboard that invites everyone to join the celebration.It’s not just a holiday message—it’s a call to embrace the season with the Matthew McConaughey flair for joy, laughter, and, of course, a little tequila magic.Article continues below advertisementMatthew And Camila McConaughey Are Ready For The HolidaysJohn RussoTo mark the occasion, the McConaugheys unveiled a vibrant new billboard showcasing the couple decked out in festive holiday attire, ready…
But Washington now sees its military presence as a hedge against further instability, even as it remains unclear how Syria’s new rulers will view US presence. Washington still designates as a terrorist organisation the Sunni Muslim militant group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, which was chief among the rebel forces that ended 50 years of brutal dynastic rule by Assad. “There has been no formal change in any policies,” on such groups, said Finer. “Those designations are not made based on what groups say or what they say their intentions are or they intend to do, it’s about actions so we will…
Hundreds gather in Kenya’s capital to rally against gender-based violence.Police in Kenya have fired tear gas to disperse hundreds of people who gathered to protest against gender-based violence and femicide. Protesters blew whistles and chanted “stop killing women” as they marched in the capital, Nairobi, on Tuesday, and police repeatedly dispersed the crowds. The rally gathered pace as hundreds of women marched towards parliament, with many chanting, “shame on you” and “teach your sons”. At least three people were arrested, the Reuters news agency reported. The protests in Nairobi were peaceful and it was not immediately clear why the police…