Scientists alarmed as Rubin Observatory changes biography of astronomer Vera Rubin amid Trump’s push to end DEI efforts

A white observatory on top of a brown mountain. There is alight glow in the sky.

Astronomers are expressing disappointment and alarm as the federally-funded Rubin Observatory altered the biography of renowned astronomer Vera Rubin, for whom the facility is named, on its website. The amended version curtails her legacy of championing women in science and removes all mentions of the observatory’s efforts to reduce barriers for women and other historically … Read more

Falcons, Michael Penix Jr. should benefit from extra reps in playoff push

Marc Raimondi, ESPN Staff WriterDec 26, 2024, 06:00 AM ET FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — The Michael Penix Jr. that fans saw last Sunday in his first NFL regular-season start was not the one who arrived here last April as the No. 8 overall pick in the draft. What Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Darnell Mooney saw … Read more

2024 NFL playoff picture, standings: Packers clinch playoff berth, Cowboys push Buccaneers out of first place

The NFC playoff picture is starting to take shape, as the Washington Commanders earned a massive win over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday to set themselves up for their first playoff berth in four years. Washington also eliminated Dallas and San Francisco with its upset of Philadelphia. The Los Angeles Rams lead the Seattle Seahawks … Read more

‘Nearly flawless’ Michael Penix Jr. helps re-energize Falcons’ playoff push

ATLANTA — Michael Penix Jr. looked like an NFL veteran in his first professional start but not as much as he sounded like one when he took the podium after the game. The Atlanta Falcons quarterback was at a local Costco shopping Tuesday night when head coach Raheem Morris informed him he would be making … Read more

2024 NFL playoff picture, standings: Cowboys push Bucs out of first; Lions, Vikings tied atop NFC North

The NFC playoff picture is starting to take shape, as the Washington Commanders earned a massive win over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday to set themselves up for their first playoff berth in four years. Washington also eliminated Dallas and San Francisco with its upset of Philadelphia. The Los Angeles Rams lead the Seattle Seahawks … Read more

Murillo exclusive interview: Nottingham Forest’s wall of defiance safeguarding push for European return | Football News

An air of defiance still lingers along the corridors leading to the boardroom at Nottingham Forest’s Wilford Lane training ground complex. When They Try To Keep Us Down, We Show Them Who We Are. A photograph with the banner glistens on the walls. It was the message displayed by the Trent End as the club … Read more