Now The Myth has met reality, and reality bites. With the defense industry downsizing, thousands of engineers and scientists are out of work. The death of the Superconducting Super Collider, the gigantic particle accelerator being built in Texas, threw 1,000 physicists, computer jocks and engineers out of work. The prospect of health-care reform led pharmaceutical and biotech firms to downsize and merge, shedding thousands of jobs in 1993. But the biggest disappointment is in academia....

The Royal Spanish Football Federation announced on Wednesday, the eve of the finals, that Lopetegui had been sacked, just 24 hours after it was confirmed he would take over at Real Madrid following the tournament. Hierro, a former captain of La Roja whose international career spanned from 1989 to 2002, has assumed the reins for the World Cup, where Spain must first tackle a Group B consisting of Portugal, Iran and Morocco....

One of the key components in Inter’s surprise title challenge, Samir Handanovic has played every single minute of the season so far, keeping eight clean sheets. The Slovenian shot-stopper was particularly impressive in the 0-0 draw at the home of title rivals Juventus, making a whopping eight saves, and is once again being talked about as one of the game’s great goalkeepers. MEDHI BENATIA | JUVENTUS It’s fair to say that Medhi Benatia has taken his time to prove his worth to Juventus and some fans doubted the wisdom of the club’s decision to enact their right to buy the defender during the summer....

So maybe it seems silly to ask this question, but it’s not a silly question: Are the Kansas Jayhawks talented enough to win it all? MORE: 16 things to look forward to in Sweet 16 | Interactive bracket “I’m not sure that there is an exact formula that works better than others,” coach Bill Self said Wednesday at KFC Yum! Center, where KU will play Thursday night against Maryland in the NCAA Sweet 16....

In fact, Nelly may just be the most careful rapper alive. After all, you don’t get to be the most successful mainstream hip-hop artist ever without tending to your audience very carefully. His latest album, “Nellyville,” has sold more than 5 million copies, all on the back of happy-go-lucky songs that manage to be both catchy (“It’s getting hot in here…”) and edgy ("… so take off all your clothes")....

At 92, Noam Chomsky remains a political activist. In recent interviews and in a new book, Chomsky for Activists, he takes stock of his own political involvement going back to the civil rights and antiwar movements of the 1960s, and offers lessons and warnings for today’s activists. Chomsky has always contended that intellectuals should play an antagonistic role in society. His 1967 essay, “The Responsibility of Intellectuals,” offered a devastating critique of the complicity of intellectuals and policy bureaucrats in the Vietnam disaster, advising that Americans should “follow the path of integrity, wherever it may lead....

About 50 passengers and crew members were slated to board on Qantas Airlines flight 7879 at around 9 p.m. at New York’s John F. Kennedy Airport. Named Project Sunrise, it will be the first commercial flight to travel non-stop between New York and Sydney, flying a total of 16,200 kilometers. The trip, which will take about 20 hours, will conduct scientific research focused on how passengers and crew will handle the long journey, according to a press release from Qantas....

What is Normal Eye Pressure? Intraocular pressure (IOP), is measurement of the fluid pressure inside the eye that can help diagnosis current eye disorders and give you insight into your eye health. Pressure from aqueous humor fluid drains from the eye and new fluid replaces it as needed. It creates a homeostatic balance that regulates eye pressure. IOP is not a fixed number but fluctuates in a person but also from person to person....

North Carolina, which won the men’s basketball national championship, is in second in the men’s standings. South Carolina, which won the women’s basketball national title, sits in second in the women’s standings. MORE: When your team last won a college hoops title The Capital One Cup is awarded each year to a men’s and women’s program. The top programs get a trophy, a combined $400,000 in student-athlete scholarships and are honored at the ESPYs in July....

The North Carolina All-ACC wide receiver has a drive and work ethic that has elevated his play to the point where NFL scouts will be monitoring the junior this year for the 2023 NFL Draft. He has the genes – his father Gary had a six-year NFL career and his uncle Dre Bly was a North Carolina star and a Super Bowl winner during his 11 years in the NFL....

The bizarre claim from the notoriously reclusive country comes from the state propaganda outlet, Rodong Sinmun. The report said that the dictator, the father of current North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, actually came up with the burrito in 2011 before he died of a heart attack. However, instead of calling them burritos, the North Koreans call them “wheat wraps.” Additionally, to accompany the claim, a video shows the wraps being prepared in a kitchen, street vendors selling them and people enjoying them in the streets of Pyongyang....

Rumors have been swirling that the U.S. is trying to facilitate a fourth meeting between the two leaders before the president faces off with former Vice President Joe Biden. South Korean President Moon Jae-in is reportedly hopeful of another summit, but Pyongyang apparently remains skeptical. Kwon Jong Gun, the director general of the Department of U.S. Affairs at the North’s Foreign Ministry, said Tuesday that Pyongyang has no interest in more talks with the U....

U.N. human rights investigators are asking North Korea to respond to whether a report by digital news outlet Daily NK, that reports on issues relating to North Korea, is true. The site published a photo allegedly of a North Korean poster showing an August 2020 order that says anyone who enters the northern border through a 1- to 2-kilometer buffer zone, unauthorized, “shall be shot unconditionally.” It also says trespassers from other nations that are found in North Korean territory by the Yulu and Tumen rivers will be “shot without prior warning....

In a post from Tuesday, propaganda site Arirang Meari presented unattributed quotes from South Korean television critics that described Squid Game as showing an “unequal society where moneyless people are treated like chess pieces for the rich,” according to a report from Reuters. “It is said that it makes people realize the sad reality of the beastly South Korean society in which human beings are driven into extreme competition and their humanity is being wiped out,” the post read....

The South Korean fisheries official was shot dead by North Korean troops last week after being found adrift in Northern waters, the New York Times reported. The name of the official has not been released, but he worked on a ship monitoring fishing boats near the disputed maritime between the two nations. South Korea’s military accused Northern troops of burning the official’s body after he was killed, a charge denied by Pyongyang....

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) revealed on Tuesday that they are still waiting for North Korea’s response regarding the neutral venue for their clash against Malaysia. Malaysia are set to face North Korea on June 8th in their 2019 Asia Cup qualification match on a neutral ground after the recent political dispute between the two countries. However, with North Korea yet to suggest a venue for the game, AFC may take action and will name the venue itself....

The school had last week announced Professor Jocelyn Mitchell as one of three academics awarded a $700,000 grant to study “the obstacles and successes of women entrepreneurship in Qatar.” Following the announcement, Twitter users resurfaced a 2008 blog post allegedly authored by Mitchell, a liberal arts professor. The post first elicited controversy among Northwestern Qatar’s community in 2019. According to screenshots shared to social media, Mitchell compiled a list of observations she said originated from a “friend-of-a-friend” on life in Qatar....

Many companies follow the guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which recommends people who test positive for COVID-19 isolate for five days. While some workplaces guarantee paid time off for employees who need to quarantine, some hourly workers have been forced to take off without pay. In some cases, some have been fired after testing positive. Test hesitancy could increase the risk of COVID-19 transmission as states begin to lift mask mandates....

He certainly has people listening. The video for his single ““Stomp,’’ a foot-thumping jolt with lyrics like ““You can’t take my joy, devil,’’ is the first gospel video ever to appear on MTV. His third album, ““God’s Property From Kirk Franklin,’’ has sold more than 1 million copies. Franklin has good reason to have faith in faith, but he’s also devised a smooth and savvy style that appeals to the musical masses....

The Serbian star was listed to compete in both tournaments but current Centers of Disease Control (CDC) regulations mean all visitors to the country need to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Djokovic was controversially deported from Australia and unable to defend his Australian Open title earlier this year due to his decision not to get vaccinated against the virus. Despite placing him in their draw earlier this week, the Indian Wells Twitter account admitted Djokovic’s participation in the tournament was in doubt with the player himself eventually confirming his omission....