LSU basketball coach Will Wade made a bold move last season by focusing on international talent, landing four top prospects from abroad. But a new proposal in Congress called the Protect College Sports Act threatens to wipe out those plans before they even begin. The act introduces two big changes t
Late May in Massachusetts and nearby states isn't living up to its usual mild reputation this week. While the morning might start calm, a slow-moving storm is set to sweep through southern New England, bringing gusty winds and steady rain. The strongest gusts—potentially reaching 50 to 60 mph near t
Lawmakers in Illinois are scrambling to finalize a $55 billion budget before their weekend deadline. The main focus is on taxes and spending, not the Chicago Bears' stadium plans. Some politicians want to tax big tech companies and wealthy residents to pay for services. Others worry about raising co
Late last week, a U. S. Navy vessel used a missile to disable a ship that was sailing toward an Iranian port in the Gulf of Oman. The target ship, registered in Gambia, was flying a foreign flag but carrying goods that could support Iran’s military efforts. American forces claim they warned the cre
Los Angeles has seen a drop in violent crime over recent years, but that doesn’t mean everyone feels safer. Last month, an 84-year-old man with dementia was brutally attacked and killed just blocks from his downtown home. The crime happened in broad daylight near a place he frequented, showing how q
Law firms used to take their time reviewing contracts, often slowing down deals. Now, artificial intelligence is flipping that script. A recent survey of 822 legal professionals found 92% now use AI in some way for legal tasks—up from 69% just two years ago. But here’s the twist: 88% of those users
Large tech firms are pushing hard to get their data centers onto the electric grid more quickly. They face a system that has long been controlled by utilities and state regulators. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is debating a proposal that would speed up how data centers conne
Linda Noskova grew up in the peaceful Moravian countryside, far from the glare of professional sports. Her first tennis lessons came from her father when she was six, and the discipline of rural life helped shape her calm focus on the court. Her early years in Bystřička and later moves to Přerov
Lots of people download fitness apps hoping to stay healthy, but what makes them keep using the same one for months or years? Research looked at 704 real users to find out. The findings show it's not just about one thing—like fun features or good service. Instead, several factors work together to ma
Lorenzo Musetti’s racket speaks before he does—one silky one-hander at a time. But where he swings that racket says everything about where he comes from. Born in the stone-blue light of Carrara, a town carved out of marble quarries since Roman times, Musetti grew up breathing Italian air before he b
