Who are the 2024 MacArthur ‘genius grant’ fellows?

Who are the 2024 MacArthur ‘genius grant’ fellows?

The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation announced Tuesday its 2024 class of fellows, often known as recipients of the “genius grant.” The 22 fellows will each receive a grant of $800,000 over five years to spend however they want. They were selected from nominations in a yearslong process that solicits input from their … Read more

North Carolina town that produces quartz needed for tech products is devastated by Helene

North Carolina town that produces quartz needed for tech products is devastated by Helene

SPRUCE PINE, N.C. — Two North Carolina facilities that manufacture the high-purity quartz used for making semiconductors, solar panels and fiber-optic cables have been shut down by Hurricane Helene with no reopening date in sight. Sibelco and The Quartz Corp both shut down operations in the Appalachian town of Spruce Pine on Thursday ahead of … Read more

Santa Margarita’s Anthony Rouzier placed on administrative leave

Santa Margarita’s Anthony Rouzier placed on administrative leave

As Santa Margarita prepares to open Trinity League football play Friday against No. 1 Mater Dei, coach Anthony Rouzier has been placed on administrative leave while an investigation takes place “concerning incidents within the football program,” according to a statement sent to The Times by school president Andy Sulick. According to the statement, “The safety … Read more

Kenya’s deputy president in the eye of the storm

Kenya’s deputy president in the eye of the storm

EPA Kenya’s embattled Deputy President, Rigathi Gachagua, calls himself the “truthful man”, attributing his remarkable rise to the fact that he speaks truth to power. But as he faces impeachment proceedings, he says these troubles are also a result of his outspoken nature. Before he was elected MP in 2017, little was known about the … Read more