GOP Rep. Tom Kean Jr. reveals reason behind mysterious absence as he returns to Congress after nearly 4 months

New Jersey Congressman Tom Kean Jr. revealed he has been battling depression after a lengthy absence that kept him out of public view for nearly four months. “Several months ago due to health concerns, I entered the hospital for some testing. I didn’t expect a long-term stay. I was given the diagnosis of depression,” he said in an extraordinary speech on the House floor. Kean, 57, returned to his Westfield home Wednesday evening but declined to speak to a New York Times reporter who approached him, saying, “It’s good to see you. I’ll talk to you next week.” The Republican’s…

Scientists figured out how to shrink huge ultrafast lasers so they fit on a tiny chip ‪‪—‬ the ‘holy grail’ of the field

A breakthrough in photonic chips could make large, costly, ultrafast lasers dramatically smaller, leading to portable and affordable imaging, diagnostic and information-processing devices, researchers say.By using a decades-old overlooked laser architecture, scientists managed to fit an ultrafast laser onto a tiny photonic chip — a chip that uses light, rather…

The dubious Dr. Hollywood: 5 celebrity health claims that have been debunked

A celebrity endorsement can sell a movie, cosmetics and, sometimes, a bogus health claim. When stars share personal health experiences or opinions, those messages can reach millions of people and spark real-world behavior change. A 2018 study found that an op-ed penned by Angelina Jolie about her BRCA testing and…

How hot is Earth’s core?

When Earth first formed around 4.5 billion years ago, it was a ball of molten rock. Over time, heavier elements, like iron and nickel, sank to the planet’s center, forming the Earth’s early core.Today, Earth’s core remains an incredibly hot and dense sphere deep inside our planet. It consists of…

Tulsi Gabbard resigns as director of national intelligence, citing husband’s cancer diagnosis

WASHINGTON — Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard submitted her resignation Friday, citing her husband’s recent cancer diagnosis. Gabbard, a longtime skeptic of US intervention overseas, did not mention the ongoing Iran war in the letter announcing her departure. “Unfortunately, I must submit my resignation, effective June 30, 2026,” the 45-year-old wrote.…

Chris Taylor, former Dodgers All-Star, retires at 35

Former All-Star and two-time World Series champion Chris Taylor has retired from professional baseball, according to Major League Baseball’s transaction log, ending a 12-year career that included a decade-long run of success with the Dodgers. Taylor, 35, was a key member of the Dodgers’ core during their rise to superteam…

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