Leader and HealthIn the past year, treatments such as Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound have become household names. But there are many questions left to answer, not least what the future holds for weight-loss medications and society at large 26 March 2025 Ute Grabowsky/imageBROKER/ShutterstockOnly a year ago, as hype was building around the semaglutide drugs Ozempic and Wegovy, conversations revolved around their potential to end obesity by helping people drop large amounts of weight.Then there was talk of how semaglutides appeal for weight loss was causing shortages for people who needed it to treat their diabetes, as well as which celebrities might have been getting their hands on it. Despite the buzz, these treatments were still somewhat exotic.Today, there is no longer talk of shortages. In fact, it is easier than ever to obtain these medications from online pharmacies, provided you have the funds and the right BMI. At lightning speed, the jabs have become household names. You or someone you know may well be taking one.AdvertisementSome data indicates that as many as 1 in 8 people in the US have tried one of the new generation of weight-loss drugs; in Britain, around 1 in 7 people have taken one or have a family member or friend who has done so. It is fair to say we are living in the era of Ozempic, and it is changing much more than our collective waistlines.Many people are experimenting with smaller doses of weight-loss drugs, but is this a good idea?In this special report, we take a clear-eyed look at the new normal and the questions it raises. What do these treatments mean for traditional approaches to weight loss, in particular exercise (see Why exercise is more important than ever when taking weight-loss drugs), and will those on the drugs really need to keep taking them for life (see GLP-1 drugs are only the start the powerful drugs to expect next)? Over the past year, we have seen study after study examine their benefits for other conditions, including Alzheimers disease, depression and addiction. So how do they influence the brain beyond appetite regulation (see What do GLP-1 drugs really tell us about the brains reward system?)?Many people are experimenting with taking them in smaller doses, but is this a good idea (see Microdosing GLP-1 drugs is on the rise but does it work?)? And we also ask what all of this means for society as a whole (see The unexpected impacts of a society transformed by weight-loss drugs) and what comes next (see GLP-1 drugs are only the start the powerful drugs to expect next).Whats clear is that the new boom in weight-loss drugs is just the beginning. In another years time, things are likely to look very different once again.Topics:

US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Getty Images 2025-03-26T21:50:48Z SaveSaved Read in app This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now.Have an account? Trump officials mistakenly shared attack plans with a reporter on an unsecured app, breaching rules.Pentagon and military leaders emphasize operational security training to protect troops.OPSEC is the management and control of military information to mitigate an adversary's knowledge.Trump administration officials accidentally shared planning for combat action with a reporter, and it's exactly the type of failure that military leaders have long feared one that comes from sloppy OPSEC and smartphones.Using Signal, a popular secure messaging app that is encrypted though not impenetrable, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, Vice President JD Vance, and other top officials discussed key details related to pending US airstrikes against Houthi militants in Yemen, including weather, assets involved, and timing.What the group failed to recognize is that one chat member was actually the top editor of The Atlantic magazine."We are currently clean on OPSEC," Hegseth wrote in the group chat just below an operational timeline that identified the types of planes involved and strike start times.Two OPSEC violations are apparent from the chat.Most obviously, sensitive military topics were openly discussed with an individual without a "need to know" and presumably without an appropriate security clearance. Second, that operational information was transmitted over an unsecured line, vulnerable to enemy hacking.Cellphones with cameras have long been a threat to military operations. Even clumsy use can expose secret military systems or disclose coming military action.What is OPSEC?Operational security, known by most troops and government workers as OPSEC, is the management and control of sensitive information to prevent it from falling into the wrong hands. An OPSEC poster from the US Navy. Defense Media Activity graphic by Willie Kendrick Good OPSEC practices can include obvious things, like encrypting HR emails containing troop social security numbers or home addresses, and more advanced practices, such as ensuring only select personnel are "read in" on special intelligence areas, limiting leak potential.Former Trump Secretaries of Defense Jim Mattis and Mark Esper each enacted guidance to clamp down on leaks during their respective tenures, though those faced criticism and concerns about maintaining military transparency. In one training, the press was identified as an adversary.OPSEC is tremendously important to military operations. There have been countless OPSEC campaigns within the military to boost understanding of proper discipline.Service members must complete OPSEC training annually, usually in the form of online courses, to mitigate potentially harmful disclosures, which can result in severe punishments. A US Marine Corps graphic illustrating the importance of OPSEC. US Marine Corps/Cpl. Sean Potter The White House has denied that the messages were "war plans" and that any classified material was shared. President Donald Trump has signaled that his national security advisor, who added The Atlantic editor Jeffrey Goldberg to the Signal chat according to chat logs, has his confidence and will keep his job."Michael Waltz has learned a lesson, and he's a good man," the president told an NBC reporter.Last week, the US Marine Corps' top general, Gen. Eric Smith, warned Marines in a video posted to social media that sloppy cellphone OPSEC, such as sending messages across unsecured lines with certain actionable details, might mean death in combat situations, as that information could be monitored by foes."If you can be sensed, you can be targeted,"Smith said in the video. "And if you can be targeted, you can be killed."Days before The Atlantic's story on the Signal chat published, the Pentagon released new guidance warning troops of Signal's vulnerability. The app's popularity amongst high-ranking officers and government officials seems to have marked it as an attractive target for professional hacking groups, the memo said.Deeply concerningWhile Hegseth refuted the idea that the chat thread contained actual OPSEC violations, information such as timelines and weather conditions can also be considered sensitive information and security violations, and they have been identified as such in military classification documents.A Pentagon official told Reuters that the contents of the chat were believed to be classified. A US Navy Security Directorate poster highlights OPSEC awareness. Defense Media Activity/Willie Kendrick The DoD's new "Rapid Response" account on X also refuted claims that the reported Signal chat was a noteworthy OPSEC violation, writing: "No names. No targets. No locations. No classified info. No war plans. Just an update in real time," the account said.Left off that list included things like time on target and strike packages.These unintentional disclosures, which involved more than just combat details, including disparaging European allies, have notably alarmed congressional leaders, including Republicans.Sen. Lisa Murkowski, a Republican from Alaska, wrote on X that Trump administration officials' "disregard for stringent safeguards and secure channels could have compromised a high-stakes operation and put our servicemembers at risk."She said she hopes "this serves as a wake-up call that operational security must be a top priority for everyoneespecially our leaders."Former military leaders have raised concerns as well."Had that been a bunch of Majors & Lieutenant Commanders coordinating an attack, they'd all get fired and probably subject to criminal prosecution," said retired US Army General Barry McCaffrey, referring to the adage within the military that there are "different spanks for different ranks."For many troops, especially junior enlisted, OPSEC violations can result in punitive action and even jail time.Other veterans familiar with OPSEC training and the seriousness of such violations have taken to meme roasts, mocking officials like Hegseth and Vance, both youthful military veterans who presumably had to do the same OPSEC training as everyone else.The Pentagon and the White House directed Business Insider to previous statements when reached for comment, adding they "have nothing further to add."

Robert Downey Jr. is returning as Doctor Doom.Robert Downey Jr. appeared onstage at Marvel's San Diego Comic-Con on to reveal he is playing Doctor Doom. Jesse Grant / Getty Images for Disney Initially, Kang was set to be the next major villain for the Avengers, but Kang actor Jonathan Majors was fired by Marvel in November 2023 after he was convicted of assaulting his ex-girlfriend.That same month, the "Loki" season two finale seemingly diminished Kang's role in the MCU when Tom Hiddleston's titular antihero rewrote the timeline, providing an easy route to eliminate Kang from the story.Then, in July 2024, Marvel announced at the San Diego Comic-Con that Downey Jr., known forplaying the beloved heroIron Manfor over a decade, had been cast as Doctor Doom.While there had been speculation that Downey Jr. might return to the MCU at some point, the announcement was a surprise to many fans, as the actor only left the franchise a few years prior, when Iron Man sacrificed his life at the end of "Avengers: Endgame" to save the universe.The answer to how this is possible lies in the multiverse the various dimensions/timelines that are connected together.Recent Marvel projects have introduced fans to alternate versions of heroes from other universes including Doctor Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch), Scarlet Witch (Elizabeth Olsen), Deadpool (Ryan Reynolds), Wolverine (Hugh Jackman), and more.So Downey Jr.'s Doom could easily come from another universe to distinguish himself from Iron Man. And the villain wears a metal mask, after all.Doom is the Fantastic Four's main enemy in the comics, and Marvel Studios head honcho,Kevin Feige, already confirmedthat the team's movie, "The Fantastic Four: First Steps" takes place in another universe. Perhaps Tony Stark never got the chance to step up as a hero and chose a darker path in that world.There have also been versions of Iron Man in the comics that have turned into Doom. Most notably, a young Victor Von Doom body-swapped with Stark as a young man in 2010's "What If? Iron Man: Demon in an Armor #1."Doom himself even took up the Iron Man mantle in "The Infamous Iron Man" series in 2016. So, there is some precedent for blending their identities.If the villain does come from another universe, Marvel Studios could still cast another version of Doom for the main MCU on Earth-616 if they wanted someone else to take over the role in the future.The Russo Brothers are returning, too.Anthony and Joe Russo, the directors of the next two "Avengers" films. David Jon / Getty Images for AGBO Marvel Studios announced at the 2024 San Diego Comic-Con that siblings Joe and Anthony Russo will direct"Avengers: Doomsday" and the film that follows it, "Avengers: Secret Wars."Joe and Anthony Russo directed the last two "Avengers" movies, which made over $4 billion in total and are the current second and sixth-highest-grossing movies of all time.Since leaving Marvel, the Russos have attempted to create their own streaming franchises at Amazon Prime Video and Netflix, but they have not released anything as successful as their Marvel films.Fans are split on Downey Jr.'s return, but an analyst says it's a smart move for Marvel.Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark/Iron Man in "Avengers: Endgame." Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic/Marvel Studios The internet was divided about Downey Jr.'s return, with many criticizing Marvel Studios for playing the nostalgia card and being too safe with their casting choice.Some fans also said this move would ruin Downey Jr.'s final performance in "Avengers: Endgame" and the legacy of Doctor Doom, one of the most popular Marvel comic villains.But Rob Mitchell, the director of theatrical insights at Gower Street Analytics, told Business Insider in July 2024 that bringing him and the Russo brothers back is a logical decision."The chances are people are going to go, 'This is interesting. What are they doing? I've got to see this. Even if I just want to be able to have an opinion on why.' I get it from a business perspective, I can't really see the downside," he said."Fans would've expected big things from an 'Avengers' movie anyway," he added. "And of course, this is the 'Avengers' movie prior to 'Secret Wars.'"Mitchell noted that people's curiosity about Downey's role in "Doomsday" and "Secret Wars" will draw them in, especially to see if the actor changes his appearance."Will he look like Tony Stark or will they do something to make him look different? It's Hollywood, there's plenty of makeup. There's lots of Ryan Reynolds in 'Deadpool & Wolverine' but they don't all look the same."Downey Jr.'s casting comes amid conversations about whether audiences are tired of the superhero genre. While it's not a new concern, Mitchell said that MCU fatigue hasn't deterred fans."Can we really have a conversation about MCU fatigue when 'Deadpool' just made $430 million in four days? This is a film that we are anticipating being only the second R rated film to do a billion dollars. And clearly, that's where it's heading. So you can talk MCU fatigue after that," he said.'Avengers: Doomsday' and 'Avengers: Secret Wars' will likely focus on a multiversal war.In "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness," Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) is warned that universes in the multiverse can collide. Marvel Studios Michael Waldron, who wrote "Loki," will be writing the script for the two Avengers movies, which means the film will likely be related to that series."Loki," "What If," "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness," and "Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania" warned that multiversal interactions could lead to a war between universes or the universes colliding into each other.Though Kang is no longer Marvel's big-picture villain, a collision between different worlds still seems to be the Avengers-level threat that will be faced in the next two films.Marvel Studios seems to be adapting two major events from its 2015 and 2016 comics, "Time Runs out" and "Secret Wars. In this run of comics, both written by Jonathan Hickman, the multiverse is dying because an alien race called the Beyonders has created living bombs to wipe out everything.Attempts to kill living bombs lead to multiple earths from these universes colliding, wiping out both universes. The Beyonders' plan succeeds, but Doctor Doom, Doctor Strange, and Molecule Man kill the alien race, steal their power, and create a new world with Doom as the world's god.Other heroes also survive the decimation using special life raft machines. When they escape, they defeat Doom and restore the universe.Incursions have already been alluded to in "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness." While they have the same effect as the comic book, the cause is prolonged multiversal traveling.It is likely that something before or during "Avengers: Doomsday" kicks off that incursion in the main MCU universe, leading to a battle between multiple worlds. So fans may see even more cameos in the movie outside Downey Jr.'s Doom from one of the other worlds.The Avengers team will look very different.The cast of "The Fantastic Four: First Steps" Joseph Quinn, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Pedro Pascal, and Vanessa Kirby will appear in "Avengers: Doomsday." Gilbert Flores / Variety via Getty Images Since "Avengers: Endgame," many of the main heroes from previous films have retired or died, and new characters have been introduced to the MCU through various films and Disney+ shows.In March 2025, Marvel confirmed that "Avengers: Doomsday" is now in production. The studio also announced a slew of "Avengers: Doomsday" cast members via an hourslong livestream.In addition to Downey Jr., many other major MCU stars will be back: Chris Hemsworth (Thor), Tom Hiddleston (Loki), Paul Rudd (Scott Lang/Ant-Man), and Simu Liu (Shaun/Shang-Chi).Anthony Mackie (Sam Wilson/Captain America) and Danny Ramirez (Joaquin Torres/Falcon), who most recently reprised their Marvel roles in "Captain America: Brave New World," will return in "Doomsday."Additionally, the movie will include actors who will star in Marvel's next two films set for release this year, "Thunderbolts*" and "The Fantastic Four: First Steps.""Thunderbolts"*," set for release on May 2, centers on a ragtag group of assassins and spies who've already appeared in previous MCU projects and must work together on a mission.Cast members Sebastian Stan (Bucky Barnes/Winter Soldier), Wyatt Russell (John Walker/US Agent), Florence Pugh (Yelena Belova), David Harbour (Alexei Shostakov/Red Guardian), Hannah John-Kamen (Ava Starr/Ghost), and Lewis Pullman (Bob/Sentry) will return in "Doomsday."After making their MCU debuts this summer in "Fantastic Four," Pedro Pascal (Reed Richards/Mr. Fantastic), Vanessa Kirby (Sue Storm/Invisible Woman), Joseph Quinn (Johnny Storm/Human Torch), and Ebon Moss-Bachrach (Ben Grimm/The Thing) will reprise their roles for "Doomsday."The "Avengers" movie will feature "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" stars Letitia Wright (Shuri/Black Panther), Tenoch Huerta Meja (Namor), and Winston Duke (M'Baku)."X-Men" actor Kelsey Grammer will also appear in the film, likely reprising his role as Hank McCoy/Beast after his appearance in the end-credits scene of "The Marvels."He's not the only "X-Men" alum who will be part of "Doomsday." The cast list includes Patrick Stewart (Charles Xavier/Professor X), Ian McKellen (Erik Lehnsherr/Magneto), Alan Cumming (Kurt Wagner/Nightcrawler), Rebecca Romijn (Raven Darkholme/Mystique), and James Marsden (Scott Summers/Cyclops).Fans of Channing Tatum's performance as Gambit in "Deadpool & Wolverine" will also rejoice in the news that he'll appear in "Doomsday."The list of 27 cast members noticeably excludes major MCU stars like Mark Ruffalo (Bruce Banner/Hulk), Jeremy Renner (Hawkeye), Benedict Cumberbatch (Stephen Strange/Doctor Strange), Tom Holland (Peter Parker/Spider-Man), Brie Larson (Carol Danvers/Captain Marvel), and Elizabeth Olsen (Wanda Maximoff/Scarlett Witch).It's likely that additional "Doomsday" actors will be announced at a later date.

What does a contrarian, grievance-happy comedian do when contrarianism and grievance become the norm? Bill Burr, long the poster child for a type of angry white male misanthrope, may be the last person youd expect to embrace empathy in response to, well, everything but that seems to be the case.Burr recently told NPRs Terry Gross that theres also a part of me that really hates the fact that I have been so angry. His new Hulu comedy special, Bill Burr: Drop Dead Years, leans all the way into that remorse, with jokes that for the most part sidestep giving into anger and remonstrance in favor of self-reflection. Its a far cry from his old persona, which often reveled in jokes about lesbians, fat people, trans athletes, and other marginalized groups who seemed to draw his ire. Burr discusses things that he previously would likely have been the first to ridicule: his experiences with therapy, learning how to be a kinder partner, and the real effects of toxic masculinity on men. He even opens up briefly about experiencing intense depression and childhood sexual abuse. Its pretty weighty stuff, treated with surprising and studious care.Alongside the special, hes also making headlines for taking aim at billionaires, defending Luigi Mangione, getting into fights with conservative commentators, and roasting Elon Musk for doing a Nazi salute a move that he claims got him flagged by the Musk-owned X. Its leading some conservatives to ask, is Burr actually going woke?Well, no, not exactly. But there is something new to the way Burr is positioning himself as a man in 2025 America. He is giving voice to a feeling that the rules or acceptable strategies for climbing the masculinity ladder feel opaque, contradictory, and changing, Northwestern sociologist Rebecca Ewert told Vox, referring to the status hierarchies men have to navigate in a patriarchal society. There have been rules they have never been consistent. Black men need different strategies than white men. There are different ways of proving dominance in a weightlifting gym than on the floor of Congress. Burr is explaining that they feel more contradictory than ever.As a 56-year-old white guy, Burr embodies the much-discussed masculinity crisis yet while griping about his losses, hes also noticing that even his advantages can be shortcomings in disguise. Hes articulating ways the system doesnt serve him, Ewert said, but hes also so afraid to lose that system hes been seeing his whole life. And were seeing that throughout the culture.You might think that anxiety over his perceived loss of status would produce even angrier comedy. Yet counter to prevailing cultural narratives about angry white men getting older and more cantankerous, Burr seems to feel liberated by aging. Hes happy to be getting along better with his wife, relieved to finally be able to say out loud that hes sad. Men arent allowed to be sad, he says, in a self-deprecating moment describing how he opened up to his wife about experiencing emotion. Were allowed to be one of two things. Were allowed to be mad or fine. Its far from an earth-shattering revelation, but it feels significant when its coming from someone like Burr, who previously seemed defiant and even proud of his limited emotional range. He was far from alone; if anything, he was part of a cultural moment that seems geared toward rewarding emotional repression and regressive forms of masculinity. University of Birmingham sociologist Yuchen Yang points out that Burrs sudden interest in chilling out is self-serving on an existential level. He has for many years served as the poster child for a kind of masculinity that, as Yang put it, is not only harmful to women, queer, and people of color, but also detrimental to [men]s own existence.Dominant cultural beliefs about manhood often lead men into an unhealthy lifestyle, Yang said. Yet at the same time, the stigma around vulnerability also makes it difficult for men to seek help when needed, he explains, pointing to therapy, medical invention, and simple wellness tactics as preferable alternatives to doubling down.The real issue, Yang says, is that men are chasing a cultural ideal that is far from realistic. As he points out, Very few men can actually achieve this ideal, and those who do get close to it can hardly embody it all the time. In other words, even as men want to embody a patriarchal masculinity, theyre just as trapped by its societal expectations as everyone else. Over the last decade, the manosphere internet spaces focused on the lives and status of men, dominated by influencers and podcasters like Andrew Tate, Joe Rogan, and a coterie of their peers emerged as both a reaction to and worsening agent for this problem. Yang suggests its existence is an attempt to resolve the inherent contradictions of patriarchy without overthrowing patriarchy. Those in the manosphere want to recover mens natural masculinity, he said, but there is nothing natural about the kind of masculinity they are invested in.While these online spaces give men a sense of community, they also foster growing misogyny, extremism, and disgruntlement. Men now are more isolated than ever, and compared to women, theyre dying younger and are more likely to die by causes including suicide, overdose, or complications from alcohol or drug abuse. Throughout Drop Dead Years, Burr discusses his own struggle with alcohol addiction as well as the broader epidemic of sad men. (The number one place to see sad men? he jokes. Guitar Center.) Yet he seems to have not only recognized all of this, but decided to evolve in response. Burr makes the point that all of that repression of emotion takes a real toll on mens health notable in a special that references his awareness of dying throughout. You start thinking about your life, you know? he confesses. You take stock in it. I start thinking about how fast my lifes going by, how quick my kids are growing up. None of this is quite as simple as man realizes he wants to be a better person as he gets older. What stands out to Ewert is his deep ambivalence about all of this. She notes that Burr often swings from serious discussion about his deepest fears and hopes to jabs about women as if his gut reaction is to punch down in order to remind himself and others that hes not on the bottom.I dont see him making a coherent argument. I see a lot of reactions, she says. Thats relatable I think thats what a lot of men are going through.Theres a sense that Burr has been working out not only how to get in touch with his softer emotions, but how to do softer, less confrontational comedy in a way that still feels nuanced comedy that we might think of as punching sideways instead of either of the expected directions. At one point, he roasts his audience members for laughing at a joke he sets up about Joe Biden and dementia. Not 30 seconds ago, when I said someone in my family got diagnosed [with dementia], you guys were all you could hear a pin drop. And you had empathy, he points out. Second you put a blue or a red tie on it Fuck that old man! Fuck him! Im glad hes gonna die! In recent years, comedy has been treated to a litany of comics, from Dave Chappelle to Louis C.K., who, when called out for various offenses, have doubled down on their commitment to disgruntlement. Burr, too, isnt over the idea; hes still frustrated that the rules about who gets canceled and who doesnt are so inconsistent, still talking about how the social phenomenon has rendered him unable to insult someone who deserves it. Even if he took my last slice of pizza and is denying it with pepperoni on his breath, Burr says, I cant be like, You fat, man-titted c**t. But whatever Bill Burr might say about cancel culture as a corrective, in his case, hes managed to do the one thing that the liberal backlash was seeking all along: listening and trying to be a little better. Its the thing that none of those other comics got around to.I think he has been seeing the real rewards of emotional connection in his life, Ewert said. Yelling on stage is one thing, she notes, but at your house you realize that not yelling makes you feel better. I think theres hope in this message, she continued. If more of us could talk about mens issues, about mens mental health, as the result of a patriarchal system that puts all of us in a hierarchy, then that helps all of us.See More:

An exceedingly rare event occurred on Wednesday the Supreme Court upheld a federal gun regulation, with four of the Courts Republicans in the majority.Justice Neil Gorsuchs opinion in Bondi v. VanDerStok is narrow, but it turns aside a challenge to a federal regulation targeting ghost guns, disassembled firearm kits that can easily be assembled into a fully functional gun. Under federal law, guns sold in the United States must have a serial number that law enforcement can use to identify the weapon. And someone purchasing such a gun ordinarily must submit to a background check before they can complete the sale. The plaintiffs in this case essentially argued that ghost guns are exempt from these requirements because they are not in working order when they are purchased and thus dont count as guns.Though this Court normally takes an expansive view of gun rights, it disagreed with the VanDerStok plaintiffs, meaning ghost guns are still subject to the same laws they were subject to yesterday.As Gorsuch explains, the plaintiffs argument makes a hash of the relevant statute. That law provides that the background check and serial number requirements apply to any weapon (including a starter gun) which will or is designed to or may readily be converted to expel a projectile by the action of an explosive. The plaintiffs primarily argued that a ghost gun does not count as a weapon until it is assembled. But, as Gorsuch notes, people often use a noun like weapon to refer to an item that is not fully constructed. His opinion analogizes ghost guns to a writer who describes their unfinished manuscript as their novel, or to a consumer who refers to the box of disassembled parts they just purchased at IKEA as a table.That said, VanDerStok does not hold that any partially assembled gun is subject to the background check and serial number laws. As Gorsuch explains, the plaintiffs in this case brought a facial challenge to the ghost gun regulation, meaning that they claimed that it must be stuck down in its entirety because there is no set of circumstances where it is valid. While its possible to imagine a set of unfinished gun parts that are so far from completion that they should not be subject to federal regulation, many of the gun kits targeted by the ghost guns regulation are nearly fully complete. As Gorsuch writes, one such kit was so easy to assemble that an individual who had never before encountered the kit was able to produce a gun from it in 21 minutes using only common tools and instructions found in publicly available YouTube videos.So, the fact that at least some ghost gun kits exist that can fairly be described as weapons is enough to defeat a facial challenge. Gorsuchs opinion does, however, leave open the possibility that someone could later bring an as-applied challenge claiming that a particular kit is too far from completion to be subject to the background check and serial number law. (As-applied challenges permit someone to argue that a law or regulation should not apply to them, even if it validly might be applied to others.)VanDerStok, in other words, is a very small victory for the cause of gun control. But it is a victory. And it shows that, at least in a case where the statute is very clear and the pro-gun sides arguments are very weak, this Supreme Court is capable of upholding a gun regulation.See More:

Somewhere, Kate Bush is remembering Stranger Things stratospheric boost of Running Up That Hill and nodding in recognition. But the songs suddenly re-popularized in the wake of Severances second season finale are even older than her 1985 pop hit. That includes the stirring rendition of The Windmills of Your Mind that plays as Mark S. and Helly R. are sprinting into their uncertain future, and the jazzy Work Song that plays over the Cold Harbor end credits. Both of these songs are standards that have been oft-recorded over the years. Windmills is specifically Mel Torms 1968 version, while this take on Work Song is Bobby Darins from 1963. So these are not exactly ditties thatve charted recently until they became swept up in the Severance phenomenon, that is. As Billboard reports, in the four days since the finale aired March 20, Windmills has since racked up 215,000 U.S. on-demand audio streams, which represents a 30,000% increase since the previous week. Work Song was streamed over 20,000 times, which is fewer than Torms track, but is a 35,000% increase from the same span of days in the previous week. In addition, the Alan Parsons Projects Sirius, notable for its use by the Chicago Bulls for player introductions during the Michael Jordan 90s heydayand now forever linked with Mr. Milchicks MDR celebration after Mark S. finally finished the Cold Harbor filegot a 16% boost to just under 125,000 streams. So far, theres no word on where we can stream the Choreography & Merriments marching band versions of Lumons most stirring anthems. Want more io9 news? Check out when to expect the latest Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek releases, whats next for the DC Universe on film and TV, and everything you need to know about the future of Doctor Who.

Rose, the very first episode of Doctor Whos revivalbroadcast 20 years ago todayremains one of the shows finest examples of what it wanted to do and be in the modern era. Its introduction to the domestic life of its latest companion, Billie Pipers titular Rose Tyler, put her story at the forefront, setting a template the next 20 years of TARDIS travelers. Its framing of the Doctor, so mysterious and utterly alien, gave Christopher Eccleston a canvas to deliver what would be a career-defining performance.But above all, in its most enchanting moment, it reminded us that deep down beneath all the newness and modernity of it all, itknew whatDoctor Who had always been about from the very beginning. Doctor Who is about running. Ecclestons very first scene in Rose comes after an opening act that introduces us to Roses life. We see her day-to-day, we see how she interacts with her mother Jackie and her boyfriend Mickey, we see the hustle and bustle and banality of a perfectly ordinary life. Its fast-paced, in so much that its then-contemporary TV, from the swoosh-down from space, through Earths atmosphere, right onto Roses alarm clock rudely announcing the start of her day, to Murray Golds zippy soundtrack punctuating its quick cuts. But everything slows down when Rose goes underground at her department store job, trying to find the missing chief electrician. The music turns creepy, things get quiet and mysterious, slowly ramping up the tension and then ratcheting it up even more when the hordes of shop window dummies littered about in the back spaces start coming to life and talking her. And then it comes, the crescendo: a hand grasping hers, out of nowhere, and one simple word barked out of Ecclestons mouth.Run. Its an electric moment, the smashing open of doors as Rose and the Doctor run through, and, yes indeed, its running down a corridor. But its more than just that classicWho trope at play, its the burst of energy the Doctor represents, to Rose and us as the audience, as he just races into her life. The terror of those dummies, the Autons, clambering behind them, trying to break through as they escape into a nearby elevator. The sudden switch as the Doctor goes from complimenting Rose to an alien coldness as he tells her that the co-worker she was looking for, Wilson, is dead. Everything is suddenly running at a million miles a minute, but not in the way Roses life already was in the episodes opening: its discordant, and weird, and exhilarating, and suddenly dangerous. Everything has shifted with that grasp of a hand and that single word. Its fitting then, that the scene climaxes with the Doctor trying to shove Rose out of his life as quickly as he entered hers with a similar warning, telling her to run for her life as he prepares to blow up her shop and take the Autonsand maybe even himselfwith it. All this characterization, all this mystery, all this energy, its there and gone in just a few minutes, truly punctuated with the violent explosion as Roses place of work goes up in flames. It hits you as the audience as much as it hits Rose, but its also everythingDoctor Who should be in just that tiny fragment of time. Its funny, its scary, its weird, theres a mystery and allure about around this strange hero swooping in and out, and youre left to pick up whats left behind with a simple question: just who the hell is this person? How can you not, as I did 20 years ago, immediately be hooked into this weird and wonderful adventure?At that point, the running down a corridor almost becomes ancillary, even if it is ultimately as fundamental to Doctor Who as all that other emotion. But it shows just how immediately Doctor Whos regeneration so keenly understood itself from the get go: and captured an energy that would sustain it for the next 20 yearsand hopefully many more beyond it. Want more io9 news? Check out when to expect the latest Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek releases, whats next for the DC Universe on film and TV, and everything you need to know about the future of Doctor Who.

Toque Toque Grande II House / VD ArquiteturaSave this picture! Nelson KonBrazilArchitects: VD ArquiteturaYearCompletion year of this architecture project Year: 2023 PhotographsPhotographs:Nelson KonManufacturersBrands with products used in this architecture project Manufacturers: Luminrias, Mazza Ceramica, Neorex, Persianas Lead Architects: Vera Domschke More SpecsLess SpecsSave this picture!Text description provided by the architects. Occupying the 40% of the lot permitted by the Land Use Law resulted in the house being divided into two distinct blocks, connected by a ramped circulation block.Save this picture!The faade block is on the ground floor, with a kitchen integrated into the dining room, which also functions as a balcony between the pool and the garden. The slope of the land was used to create the rear block on two levels. The bedrooms are located on the lower, more private floor, and the living and games room on the upper floor, with access to the terrace. Another terrace was built on the roof for contemplation, clothesline and planters.Save this picture!From the street, only the ground floor faade can be seen, and it is a surprise that, upon entering the house, one is faced with the spaciousness of the rooms on different levels.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!The stone gables were made with stones from the land when it needed to be cleaned and its levels adjusted.Save this picture!The circulation block is permanently ventilated through the open elements. Between the two buildings, a deck with a swimming pool was created for the central leisure and meeting area. The deck is connected to larger stones that were on the land and were incorporated into the building's landscape.Save this picture!Project gallerySee allShow lessAbout this officeVD ArquiteturaOfficeMaterialsMaterials and TagsPublished on March 26, 2025Cite: "Toque Toque Grande II House / VD Arquitetura" [Casa Toque Toque Grande II / VD Arquitetura] 26 Mar 2025. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1028381/toque-toque-grande-ii-house-vd-arquitetura&gt ISSN 0719-8884Save!ArchDaily?You've started following your first account!Did you know?You'll now receive updates based on what you follow! Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors, offices and users.Go to my stream

Osprey makes some of the finest backpacks ever built for spending time outdoors. Theyre light, rugged, and they actually look cool. Right now, Amazon has dropped prices on a ton of Osprey bags as part of its Big Spring Sale. The deals include everything from rolling suitcases to hydration packs. Theres even a fanny pack or two in the mix (I will never call them waist packs). These typically sell out quickly when theres a sale, so jump on the sizes and colors you want before they go back up in price and youre stuck hiking with the same backpack you used to carry around in high school.Osprey Transporter 40L Travel Duffel Bag $109 (was $160)OspreySee ItThis clever pack serves multiple purposes. It has a very solid 40-liter capacity, which is plenty of room for gear, snacks, and whatever else youre bringing out into the woods. It has four burly handles that you can easily grab or throw over your shoulders to wear like a typical backpack. The main compartment opens with a lockable U-shaped zipper that gives you quick way to find anything inside. Theres a handy outer zipper pocket for stuff you want to keep in an easier-to-reach spot. The entire outside of the back has a dual-sided TPU coating, which resists water, even under heavy precipitation. This bag hasnt dropped below its typical $159 price all year, so this is a rare discount, especially when its a massive $50 off. Osprey Arcane Everyday Waist Pack, Black $37 (was $55)OspreySee ItBelieve it or not, waist packs are actually cool right now. Thats likely because of how useful they are. This plucky little bag measures 9 x 6 x 5.5, so its formidable enough to actually carry stuff without making you look like youre wearing a diaper. This is an Osprey bag, so its weather-resistant and built to handle semi-rugged terrain. That includes the hallways at school or just out in the street. Osprey Transporter Wheeled 38l Carry-on Luggage $195 (was $279)OspreySee ItRolling suitcases take massive beatings, so you want one thats going to stand up to abuse. This 38-liter bag meets all the typical carry-on luggage requirements, so itll fit into an overhead compartment no problem. It has padding all around the main compartment and the 90mm wheels are burly enough to monster truck over small obstacles without breaking. It also comes in a cool blue color if you want to buck the traditional black bag. Osprey duffel bag dealsOsprey Transporter 40L Travel Duffel Bag, Black $164 (was $219)Osprey Transporter 120L Wheeled Travel Duffel Bag, Black $305 (was $359)Osprey Arcane Everyday Duffel Backpack, Black $118 (was $140)Osprey Transporter 40L Travel Duffel Bag, Black $128 (was $179)Osprey Transporter 40L Wheeled Travel Duffel Bag, Venturi Blue $209 (was $299)Osprey Transporter 40L Travel Duffel Bag, Black $111 (was $160)Osprey Transporter 60L Wheeled Travel Duffel Bag, Venturi Blue $223 (was $319)Osprey Transporter 40L Travel Duffel Bag, Black $111 (was $159)Osprey Transporter Wheeled 38l Carry-on Luggage $195 (was $279)Osprey laptop backpack dealsOsprey Arcane Flap Pack, Black $85 (was $100)Osprey Transporter Panel Loader Commuter Backpack, Black $112 (was $164)Osprey Metron 24L Commuter Laptop Backpack, Tan Concrete $134 (was $179)Osprey Transporter Roll Top Laptop Backpack, Red Mountain $107 (was $165)Osprey Arcane XL Day Commuter Backpack, Black $82 (was $130)Osprey Daylite Plus Commuter Backpack, Wave Blue $63 (was $75)Osprey Transporter Roll Top Laptop Backpack, Venturi Blue $116 (was $165)Osprey Flare Laptop Backpack $63 (was $85)Osprey Axis Laptop Backpack $56 (was $75)Osprey Transporter Panel Loader Commuter Backpack, Venturi Blue $112 (was $165)Osprey Metron 24L Commuter Laptop Backpack, Black $134 (was $179)Osprey hydration pack dealsOsprey Raptor 10L Mens Biking Backpack with Hydraulics Reservoir $115 (was $164)Osprey Raven 14L Womens Biking Backpack with Hydraulics Reservoir, Space Travel/Toffee Orange, Extended Fit $148 (was $175)Osprey Raven Womens Biking Backpack with Hydraulics Reservoir $122 (was $175)Osprey Raven Womens Biking Backpack with Hydraulics Reservoir $122 (was $175)Osprey luggage dealsOsprey Transporter Boarding Bag, Black $83 (was $119)Osprey Transporter 60L Wheeled Travel Duffel Bag, Black $219 (was $319)Osprey Transporter 44L Carry-On Backpack, Venturi Blue $148 (was $219)Osprey Transporter 40L Travel Duffel Bag, Black $139 (was $199)Osprey Transporter 44L Carry-on Backpack, Tan Concrete $156 (was $119)Osprey accessory bag dealsOsprey Transporter Everyday Waist Pack, Tan Concrete $45 (was $65)Osprey Metron Messenger Bag $87 (was $119)Osprey Transporter Powerhouse Electronics Organizer $38 (was $45)Osprey Transporter Everyday Waist Pack, Black $45 (was $65)The post Grab rare discounts on Osprey outdoor bags and luggage during Amazons Big Spring Sale appeared first on Popular Science.

Nature, Published online: 26 March 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-00891-wNature Index data reveal how countries and fields differ in gender equity in research.