This month, health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and agriculture secretary Brooke Rollins unveiled updated national dietary guidelines in a surprising new visual: an inverted food pyramid, with the widest section teetering at the top. At the very bottom, a tiny amount of whole grains are represented. The rest of...
A melting Greenland is easier to exploit — but also more perilous
World leaders surely breathed a sigh of relief late this week when President Donald Trump said the United States wouldn’t have to “take” Greenland after all, having been granted permission to establish more military bases instead. Greenland, being mostly covered in ice, might not seem like an obvious target for...
Yes, climate change can supercharge a winter storm. Here’s how.
A massive, frigid storm is developing across the United States, stretching from the Southwest up into the Northeast and putting much of the country in a deep freeze until early next week. The Weather Channel warns that more than 230 million people — two-thirds of the country’s population — could...
Europe gets ‘green energy.’ These Southern towns get dirty air.
It almost felt like old times for the friends and family gathered at Robert Weatherspoon’s house. The living room couches and chairs were filled, a football game was on the TV, and the aroma of bacon and butter beans drifted in from the kitchen. What was missing was Weatherspoon’s voice....
Australian Open’s scenic riverside path symbolises sport’s long walk to equality | Emma John
Evonne Goolagong Cawley Day is a welcome initiative but meaningful change will only come with a structural approach The riverside walk to the Australian Open courts is a scenic joy for the sporting pilgrim. Rowing crews train up and down the water, framed by the city’s sun-flecked skyline. The Melbourne...
Lewis Hamilton warns new F1 season will present biggest challenge of his career
Ferrari unveil 2026 car amid regulation reset Williams not ready and will miss next week’s first test Lewis Hamilton has emphasised the scale of the challenge facing drivers and teams as Formula One enters a new season with a regulation reset that the British driver described as the biggest of...
Patrick Reed unfazed by fines as he hits the front in Dubai Desert Classic
American tops leaderboard but sanctions loom large Rory McIlroy toils seven shots off the lead Patrick Reed finds himself in a curious situation. The former Masters champion could prevail this weekend in the Dubai Desert Classic and see a decent chunk of the $1.5m (£1.1m) first prize duly handed back...
Harry Redknapp targets second tilt at Cheltenham glory with Taurus Bay
Owner-of-the-moment is biggest potential story at this year’s festival with The Jukebox Man in the Gold Cup The first meeting between Sir Gino and The New Lion, the top two in the Champion Hurdle betting, is among the highlights of Trials Day at Cheltenham on Saturday but every contest on...
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At home with Jakob Ingebrigtsen: ‘I’ve fed my obsession my whole life’
In an exclusive interview at his base, athletics’ ‘iron man’ reveals why his career feels like ‘99% losses’ but he plans to retire as the greatest distance runner in history On a bone-cold new year’s morning, the world’s most compelling athlete is sweating so much that tiny puddles are starting to...