David Beard

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Writer, Editor and News letterer at National Geographic

Editor at History Newsletter (Natgeo)

Writer, Editor, Newsletterer. At the other place: @davidbeard. Priors: @washingtonpost @AP @BostonGlobe Fan of peace, love, and understanding.

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WVU research VP urges faculty to remain calm as federal actions foster uncertainty

1 week ago | wvnews.com | David Beard

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Uncertainty remains the key word as WVU continues to work out how Trump administration executive actions will affect the university. WVU Vice President for Research Fred King and WVU President Gordon Gee both addressed that problem for the Faculty Senate on Monday. King spoke in the context of grants and contracts facing possible termination. “Since the end of January it’s been very emotional,” he said. On any given Friday, he said, there’s a new executive order.
Toyota 4Runner and Tacoma Hybrids Are Quickest in Rear-Wheel Drive

2 weeks ago | msn.com | David Beard

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Toyota 4Runner and Tacoma Hybrids Are Quickest in Rear-Wheel Drive

2 weeks ago | ca.finance.yahoo.com | David Beard

• None During our testing, we discovered that the 2025 Toyota 4Runner and Tacoma hybrids are quickest in their rear-wheel-drive modes. • None Typically, four-wheel-drive vehicles are quickest when sending torque to all four wheels. • None But why, you ask? Toyota limits the torque output in four-wheel drive to protect the front differential. Welcome to Car and Driver's Testing Hub, where we zoom in on the test numbers.
Capito addresses job cuts at NIOSH, NETL during call with West Virginia reporters

1 month ago | capito.senate.gov | David Beard

Sen. Shelley Moore Capito fielded some questions during her Thursday briefing with West Virginia reporters on this week’s job cuts at the Morgantown NIOSH office, and the earlier cuts at the Morgantown National Energy Technology Laboratory. About 185 researchers in the NIOSH division in Morgantown received layoff notices on Tuesday as part of the Department of Health and Human Services plan to cut about 10,000 employees from the department. “I am extremely concerned about this,” Capito said.
The North Star Promise can change lives — and my university

2 months ago | minnpost.com | David Beard

Last October, the North Star Promise program began slowly changing higher education in Minnesota. As a faculty member, I am excited for the transformations the program promises for the future, too. The North Star Promise program covers up to 100% of the costs to attend a public college or university in Minnesota. The program supports students whose family-adjusted gross income is $80,000 or less making this a program that genuinely serves middle-class families across the state.
West Virginia certificate of need complicated

2 months ago | weirtondailytimes.com | David Beard

Mar 10, 2025 By DAVID BEARDStaff writerMORGANTOWN — The years-long effort to repeal the certificate of need process for health care facilities and equipment took a blow Feb. 24, but not a fatal one, according to Gov. Patrick Morrisey.
WA is nation’s powerhouse State, but not when it comes to our health

2 months ago | countryman.com.au | David Beard

WA is nation’s powerhouse State, but not when it comes to our health
Benson named WVU's next president

2 months ago | journal-news.net | David Beard

MORGANTOWN – WVU announced on Monday morning that Michael T. Benson, current president of Coastal Carolina University, will be WVU's next president, its 27th. His employment term will start July 15 and will run through June 30, 2030, according to his contract, which was provided to the Dominion Post. His base salary will be $850,000 per year. Current President Gordon Gee's salary is $800,000.
2024 Lamborghini Revuelto at Lightning Lap 2025

2 months ago | autos.yahoo.com | David Beard

David BeardFebruary 20, 2025 at 6:00 AM·3 min read2024 Lamborghini Revuelto at Lightning Lap 2025 Michael Simari - Car and DriverFrom the March/April 2025 issue of Car and Driver. Lap Time: 2:41.3Class: LL5 | Base: $625,958 | As Tested: $729,458 Power and Weight: 1001 hp • 4284 lb • 4.3 lb/hpTires: Bridgestone Potenza Sport; F: 265/35ZRF-20 (99Y) L, R: 345/30ZRF-21 (111Y) LThe slight right kink on VIR's Front Straight typically isn't an event.
2025 Chevy Corvette ZR1 Topples the McLaren Senna's VIR Lap Time

Feb 11, 2025 | ca.finance.yahoo.com | David Beard

It was good while it lasted, but our production-car lap record around Virginia International Raceway’s challenging 4.1-mile Grand Course has finally fallen. We’re actually a little surprised the 789-hp McLaren Senna’s 2:34.9 lap stood this long, but nevertheless, records are set to be broken, and the 2025 Chevy Corvette ZR1’s 2:32.3 has claimed the top step of the podium. Where does the ZR1 get ahead of the Senna? Some side-by-side video analysis reveals a little bit here and a little there.