Amtrak’s NextGen Acela. Courtesy: Amtrak Amtrak rolled out its NextGen Acela trains on Thursday, marking the next phase for the U.S.’s attempt at high-speed rail. Dubbing itself as “America’s only high-speed rail service,” the new trains will run between Washington, D.C., and Boston, with a top speed of 160 mph. It’s an extension of Amtrak’s existing Acela trains, which run …
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The Battlefield 6 testing program, Battlefield Labs, is ramping back up this week following the end of the game’s popular open beta earlier this month. A leaked document reveals that the next Battlefield Labs test will begin on Friday, August 29, across PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. The Labs test will include a lot of new features, including the …
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Science Would you be willing to ride in a lab and let researchers tug on your handlebars? Image: Accident Analysis & Prevention You’ve probably had it happen to you. You’re riding along, not a care in the world, when suddenly your handlebars twitch, and in an instant you’re scrambling to keep yourself from hitting the deck. Maybe you’ve hit something …
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Las Vegas Valley Water District Water Waste Investigator Devyn Choltko puts a water waste violation into the computer system outside a home in north Las Vegas, Nevada, on June 25, 2024. Choltko is one of more than a dozen investigators who patrol Las Vegas neighborhoods looking for water being wasted during irrigation times. RJ Sangosti/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty …
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Apple’s big September event is coming up fast, with the company expected to unveil four new iPhones: iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max. Here are the rumored prices for each new iPhone 17 model, most of which could see a higher cost. iPhone 17 prices expected to increase for most models Despite the …
Read More »Guest column | I’m a dermatologist. Here’s what the latest science says about eczema. The Washington Post Source link
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A member of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus holds a picture of Kilmar Abrego Garcia during a news conference to discuss his arrest and deportation on April 9 in Washington, D.C. The Trump administration wants to deport him to Uganda. Alex Wong/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Alex Wong/Getty Images The Trump administration says it intends to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia …
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Following a comprehensive review of the latest research on hypertension, blood pressure guidelines in the US have been updated to cut risks of heart disease and dementia later in life further than ever. The updated guidelines replace a previous revision conducted in 2017, and are a joint effort from the American Heart Association (AHA), the American College of Cardiology (ACC), …
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Apple’s iPhone 17 event is set for September 9, and two of the most anticipated products being unveiled are the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max. Here’s everything new that’s rumored to be coming. New design and colors The buzziest new iPhone design this year will likely be the ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air model. But Apple has some design changes …
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In my opinion, Birkenstocks are the perfect transitional shoe to take you from the end of summer into fall. Not only are the sandals super comfortable and versatile, they also come in a variety of colors and materials to suit nearly every season. Although the sandals can be a bit pricey, we have some great news. Birkenstock’s Labor Day sale …
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