The Trump administration has bucked decades of precedent by denying some legacy media outlets access to the White House. In place of real journalists, the government increasingly seems to prefer the presence of partisan hacks and infotainment-style influencers. The newest addition to the White House press pool would appear to be a man who was once described by Splinter as a beanie-headed dipshit, and who, among other things, was recently accused of receiving millions of dollars from the Russian government. Right-wing YouTuber Tim Pool has made it to the White House pool someone from his Timcast channel will be part of todays pool duty covering the president, Will Sommer, senior reporter for The Bulwark, wrote on X on Friday. If youre concerned about Tim Pool revealed last year to be taking millions of dollars from the Russian govt, he says unwittingly being part of the pool today, dont worry. Todays White House pool also includes the Falun Gong-owned Epoch Times, Sommer added. On his own X profile, Pool reposted Sommers tweet, writing merely: Epic. Gizmodo reached out to the White House and Timcast for more information. The Trump administration has sought to transform and take control of the White House press pool in ways that defy any modern precedent. Most recently, the administration barred outlets like the Associated Press and Reuters from traditional kinds of access and coverage (like events on Air Force One or in the Oval Office) because they refused to update their style guide to conform with a recent executive order that renamed the Gulf of Mexico the Gulf of America. Meanwhile, the government has set up what it calls Podcast Row, a new forum that lets creators ask questions of government officials, while also streaming their shows live from the White House. Welcome to The White House Podcast Rowwhere the viewership crushes CNN and the legacy media, the White House posted on Instagram Thursday.The personalities included in the first event, which is set to be a regular occurrence, reportedly included Natalie Winters from Steve Bannons War Room podcast and Breanna Morello, an independent journalist who previously worked for Newsmax. Now, it seems possible Pool may have joined the groups ranks. Bringing in new media outlets has obviously been a priority of this administration and we will explore all options that allow us to reach as many Americans as possible, Kaelan Dorr, White House Deputy Communications Director, told The Verge.The Trump administration has been savvy about tapping into new medias ranks as a way to reach young, typically male, voters. The so-called manospherea circuit of male-oriented podcastshas also been credited with helping deliver the young male vote to Trump during the 2024 presidential election. Joe Rogan, a key part of that media ecosystem, notably brought Trump on for a friendly conversation during the elections final months. Last year, an indictment from the U.S. Justice Department alleged that Pool and others had been paid by a Russian influence operation that sought to capitalize on anti-Ukrainian sentiment and seed it into the U.S. population through rightwing media. After the indictment dropped, Pool tweeted that hed had no idea about the Russian affiliation. That being said, we still do not know what is true as these are only allegations, Pool said in a post on X. Putin is a scumbag, Russia sucks donkey balls. He later deleted the tweet.

Gruta House / Salvador Romn Hernndez + Adela Mortra VillarrealSave this picture! Fabian MartinezHousesValladolid, MexicoArchitects: Adela Mortra Villarreal, Salvador Romn HernndezAreaArea of this architecture projectArea:254 mYearCompletion year of this architecture project Year: 2025 PhotographsPhotographs:Fabian MartinezMore SpecsLess SpecsSave this picture!Text description provided by the architects. Casa Gruta, located in the Sisal neighborhood of Valladolid, Yucatn, is an architectural project designed by architects Salvador Romn Hernndez and Adela Mortera Villarreal. This space aims to explore perception, scale, and materiality through a plastic and architectural approach that evokes the sensation of a refuge, reminiscent of a cave. The work invites reflection on the fleeting nature of time and the relationship between the ephemeral and the eternal through the use of light and shadow, and the interaction between new structures and pre-existing ones.Save this picture!Save this picture!The house is conceived as a contemporary habitable sculpture, inspired by the characteristic geological formations of the Yucatn Peninsula, such as caves, grottoes, and cenotes.Save this picture!Save this picture!Its simplified materiality is based on the colors and textures found in these natural environments. The gray-green pigmented concrete used in the faades changes its saturation with the passage of the sun, creating a dynamic atmosphere. The contrast is provided by the natural cedar wood, which references the local vegetation, and the golden hardware that alludes to the minerals present in the land.Save this picture!Save this picture!The design of the house is inspired by the arrangement of cenotes and caves, where tunnels, vaults, and clearings guide the sensory experience of the user. Spaces open or close, offering different sensations along the journey. The entrance is marked by a poplar tree, which in Yucatn traditionally indicates the proximity of underground water formations, leading to an outdoor vestibule, where there is a body of water intervened by Andrs Briceo. This element references the Mayan purification rituals prior to entering the cenotes.Save this picture!Save this picture!The journey continues through a tunnel that leads to the main distributor of the house. The first space is a room with a private patio, outdoor shower, and a body of water. As one progresses, the tunnel opens into a common area that includes the living room, dining room, and kitchen, all under a hammered concrete vault. This space culminates in a large cylinder that houses the staircase to the rooftop, a recreational space with a viewpoint for contemplating the landscape.Save this picture!Save this picture!On the ground floor, the house has two additional rooms. One of them, more private, features a contemplative patio with sculptures and vegetation. The master bedroom, the largest, ends in an interior patio with a cylindrical body of water, alongside a pre-existing flamboyant tree that creates play of light and shadow.Save this picture!Save this picture!Casa Gruta is a refuge that invites introspection and reflection on the fast pace of contemporary life, serving as a space for contemplation and connection with time.Save this picture!Project gallerySee allShow lessAbout this officePublished on March 28, 2025Cite: "Gruta House / Salvador Romn Hernndez + Adela Mortra Villarreal" [Casa Gruta / Salvador Romn Hernndez + Adela Mortra Villarreal] 28 Mar 2025. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1028510/gruta-house-salvador-roman-hernandez-plus-adela-mortera-villarreal&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

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Wheat can be vulnerable to diseases that may increase as the Earth warms. A team of scientists across five continents may have found a way to help wheat fight back, according to two papers published in the journal Science."Climate change is causing diseases to appear in places previously unseen, Brande Wulff., a researcher at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) in Saudi Arabia and an author of the study, said in a press release. We need more study of plant immunity to develop technologies that will protect valuable food crops."An Urgent Need to Boost Plant ImmunityWheat provides food for billions of people as well as the animals they eat. But the grain is susceptible to infectious diseases, just like humans and animals. Stem rust sometimes called the polio of wheat has historically killed crops and played a role in many famines. Scientists have developed some wheat strains resistant to the disease, but pathogens that affect plants can mutate and evolve.As in humans, plants use their immune systems to resist infections. To help the plants do so more effectively, scientists first need to understand how the disease takes hold and destroys them.The new research does just that. It details how the molecular machinery in plant cells responds to stem rust, which is characterized by brown pustules on wheat stems and leaves. The first paper describes how the mechanism works. The second study investigates how that molecular machinery can fight multiple forms of fungus harmful to plants.Read More: 100-Year-Old Wheat Could Help Feed the WorldDiscovering a Wheat-Protection StrategyAccording to the press release, the team of scientists across five continents led by Wulff, are trying to engineer wheat so that it is immune against infection.Kinases are the key. These molecules, which are present in many organisms, act as cellular ferries. They transport other helper molecules to the correct part of the cell. Often, once they reach their destination, they trigger a complex sequence of molecular events. Essentially, once the appropriate molecule reaches its destination, it then acts as the finger that knocks over the first domino in an intricate layout.Understanding How Wheat ReactsThe surprise in this study is that not one, but two kinases handcuffed together are involved in wheats immune response to wheat rust. This is the first time such a mechanism has been observed, according to the paper.When theres no pathogen present, the two kinases are bound together thus the handcuffs analogy. This renders them inactive.But when a pathogen binds to one of the two, it effectively acts as a key, unlocking both kinases. Understanding how this mechanism works may help plant scientists engineers wheat and perhaps other crops to deploy this mechanism, perhaps against multiple diseases not just wheat rust."A majority of countries see wheat as critical to their food policy and food security, said Wulff. The more we understand how wheat reacts to pathogens the more we can sustainably secure the food supply for the world's growing population."Article SourcesOur writers at Discovermagazine.com use peer-reviewed studies and high-quality sources for our articles, and our editors review for scientific accuracy and editorial standards. Review the sources used below for this article:Before joining Discover Magazine, Paul Smaglik spent over 20 years as a science journalist, specializing in U.S. life science policy and global scientific career issues. He began his career in newspapers, but switched to scientific magazines. His work has appeared in publications including Science News, Science, Nature, and Scientific American.

Small decorative details on an iconic helmet belonging to Britains Tutankhamen could revise our understanding of early medieval Anglo-Saxon history. But the reexamination isnt due to anything new found at the famous archeological trove known as Sutton Hoo. Instead, its owed to a tiny artifact recently found by a metal detectorist over 500 miles away in Denmark.Sutton Hoo remains one of the most consequential archeological finds of the 20th century. Located in Suffolk, England, the 6th and 7th century burial sites are regarded as an invaluable source of Anglo-Saxon artifacts since excavations began in 1938. Recovered relics include horse bridles, armor, cookware, and weaponry. Sutton Hoos most dramatic discovery was also one of the first: a nearly complete ship burial filled with the body and belongings of a kingpossibly Rdwald of East Anglia. Over the years, a piece of headgear called the Sutton Hoo helmet has come to represent an emblem for the site, as well as the larger time period itself.Experts believe the roughly 5.5-lbs ornate piece of armor likely functioned both as a decorative and a functional helmet, as well as possibly even a royal crown in certain circumstances. Made from iron overlaid with strips of tinned bronze, the helmet features multiple panels depicting one of five engraved designs. Two display interactions between human warriors, another two include interlaced patternwork, while a final one remains unclear due to its deterioration. Archeologists and historians have widely believed for decades that the Sutton Hoo helmets motifs clearly showcase cultural influences from Uppland, Sweden. Given the similarities to the helmet described in Beowulf, scholars believe the epic poems author drew inspiration from rulers of the time.Researchers say the Tsinge stamp (left) design bears close similarities to a section of the Sutton Hoo helmet (illustrated on right). Credit: John Fhr Engedal Nissen, The National Museum of Denmark / Goran tek-en, Wikipedia CommonsRecently, a metal detector hobbyist found a striking artifact buried on the island of Tsinge in Denmark that challenges assumptions about the time period. Further analysis confirmed the relic to be a small metal stamp known as a patrice. Measuring roughly 2 by 1.4 inches, the patrice features a mounted warrior motif with a few curious details. According to National Museum of Denmark curator Peter Pentz, the figure on the Tsinge stamp includes a wrist cuff and horse harness that look far more like those on the Sutton Hoo helmet than any Swedish contemporaries. If true, then Denmarks role in the region at the time deserves a major reworking. Get the Popular Science newsletter Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. By signing up you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.If the Sutton Hoo helmet is indeed proven to have originated from Denmark, it could significantly alter our understanding of the power dynamics in Northern Europe during the 7th century, Pentz told Arkeonews.Instead of a peripheral power, the artwork on the Sutton Hoo helmet and Tsinge stamp suggest Denmark may have actually been just as dynamic as England and Sweden. It also might imply a previously unknown Danish metalworking tradition that influenced its surrounding cultures.It remains to be seen if the new hypothesis ultimately proves true. Researchers plan to continue investigating any potential links between the Sutton Hoo helmet and Tsinge stamp through the use of 3D-scanning equipment. They also hope to conduct archaeological surveys of the area in which it was found. Nearby finds already include various metal scraps, suggesting the existence of a workshop capable of producing items like the stampperhaps even armor similar to the Sutton Hoo helmet.

A broader acceptance of cashless payments means theres less loose change lying around Image: Darryl Leniuk/Getty ImagesAnyone who has spent time around a young child knows how quickly loose change can become a serious hazard. Coinsespecially the embattled pennymake up roughly 61 percent of the foreign objects ingested by children under the age of five. Swallowed coins can become lodged in a childs airway or get stuck in their digestive tract, either of which can be life-threatening if not promptly addressed.But recent research from the The Royal College of Surgeons in the UK shows a noticeable decrease in medical procedures to remove coins and other foreign bodies over the past decade. The researchers theorize that the dropoff in choking incidents is being fueled by a society-wide shift towards digital payment methods. More digital payments means fewer people are carrying cash on hand, which in turn means less stray coins lying around for curious kids to grab. In 2022, they note, there were 689 fewer cases of foreign objects removed from childrens noses, airways, and throats compared to 2012a 29 percent decline.Emergency procedures declined as cashless payments became more commonThe findings, published in an open-access format last June, are based on UK National Health Service (NHS) hospital admission data collected between 2000 and 2022. Researchers note that while cashless payments emerged in the UK around 2007, they only gained broader adoption after 2012. From that point onward, they observed measurable declines in procedures to remove foreign objects. In 2012, for example, 2,405 children under the age of 16 required such procedures, compared to just 1,716 in 2022. Specifically, there were 195 fewer procedures to remove swallowed objects and 484 fewer to extract objects stuck in noses during those same time periods. Surgeries to remove objects from the digestive tract also declined by 29 percent over the decade.Shifts towards cashless payment methods dont necessarily tell the entire story. Researchers note that improvements in childproof packaging and public awareness campaigns about choking hazards during the same period may have also contributed to the decline. The COVID-19 pandemic may have played a role as well, as fewer children sought hospital care for procedures during that time. A shift towards remote work for some parents may have also increased the overall parental supervision. Still, even with these factors in mind, researchers say the most significant driver of the decline is likely the overall move away from cash payments.Although this relationship is multifactorial, our data suggest an association between the introduction of contactless payments and a reduction in the number of FB [foreign body] retrieval procedures from the of [sic] upper aerodigestive tract, researchers write. Get the Popular Science newsletter Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. By signing up you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.COVID-19 sped up interest in cashless paymentsDigital payments have surged in popularity over the past decade, driven by the convenience and widespread adoption of mobile banking, digital wallets, and payment systems like Apple Pay. Platforms like Stripe have also made it easier for small businesses to accept digital payments for everything from coffee to high-end boutique clothing. The COVID-19 pandemic poured gasoline on that already accelerating trend away from cash. In 2022, cash (including coins) made up on average just 18 percent of total payments made by an average American adult, according to data collected by the the Federal Reserve. Thats compared to 26 percent in 2019.The rapid shift to online shopping, driven by lockdowns and concerns over handling physical money during the early days of the pandemic, took hold and never fully subsided. That overall trend appears set to continue. A 2024 market research report from PYMNTS Intelligence found that 82 percent of U.S. millennials and 85 percent of Gen Z respondents preferred digital payments over cash. Nearly all (91 percent) of Gen Z respondents in the same report said they were adopting digital-first payment methods like mobile wallets.But modern technology introduces its own new set of possible hazards as well. A 2019 study published by Harvard researchers in the journal Pediatricsbutton batteries for consumer electronic devices were responsible for an increasing proportion of foreign object removal in children than in years prior. Even so, small coins were still by far the most common source of accidental ingestion. In other words, those looking for a good reason to discontinue the penny may have just found their next best talking point.

NewsEarth3 things to know about the deadly Myanmar earthquakeThe Sagaing Fault region has a long history of devastating earthquakes A magnitude 7.7 earthquake that struck March 28 in neighboring Myanmar turned this building in Bangkok, Thailand, into a mountain of collapsed concrete and twisted rubble, and a gargantuan task for rescue workers.Anusak Laowilas/NurPhoto/AP PhotoBy Carolyn Gramling35 minutes agoA powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake rocked central Myanmar on March 28 at about 12:50 p.m. local time, leaving at least 144 people confirmed dead so far and triggering widespread damage across both Myanmar and Thailand. Buildings collapsed, roads broke and at least one dam and a bridge crumbled. A magnitude 6.4 aftershock followed just 10 minutes later.With both countries declared disaster areas, international aid workers are scrambling to prepare supplies and assess the death toll and damages. Marie Manrique, Myanmar program coordinator for the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, told reporters March 28 that the organization is particularly concerned about damages to public infrastructure, including large-scale dams.Volunteers look for survivors on March 28 in a damaged building in Myanmars capital city, Naypyidaw, about 245 kilometers from the quakes origin in Mandalay.Aung Shine Oo/AP PhotoAn earthquakes devastation is the result not only of its magnitude, but also its location and depth: Shallow quakes, even if theyre less powerful, can cause intense shaking at the ground surface, posing threats to infrastructure in populated areas. This quake had a trifecta of dangers: It was powerful; shallow, with the epicenter at just 10 kilometers depth; and in a heavily populated region with vulnerable buildings and other structures.Here are three things to know about how and why this earthquake occurred.

Nature, Published online: 26 March 2025; doi:10.1038/s41586-025-08778-6Glutamate metabolically reprograms bone-marrow-derived macrophages, stabilizing HIF1, which transcriptionally activates WNT3 to promote YAP1-dependent hepatocyte proliferation, boosting liver regeneration.