Baseball fans have a new way to shout out a bad call: a quick pat on the head. The Automated Ball‑Strike Challenge System (ABS) lets each team challenge two calls in a game, and the signal is as simple as tapping the crown of the head while saying “challenge. ” It’s easy for players, coaches and eve
Ukraine has turned its war‑driven drone skills into a potential global export boom. The fighting against Russia pushed the country to master intercepting enemy drones, and now it is looking beyond its borders for new markets. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy spent a weekend traveling through the Gulf,
Xero Limited faces a mixed review from market watchers. Citi’s Siraj Ahmed keeps a Buy stance and expects the share to reach A$144. 80, while his track record shows modest gains. The latest price target of A$81 from TipRanks‑PerPlexity also supports a positive view, even though the current level sit
The Dallas Mavericks are set to stay in the city as their lease at the American Airlines Center ends in 2031. During a recent panel, CEO Rick Welts said the team will not move away and wants to build a new arena in Dallas. Welts described plans that go beyond just a sports venue. A hotel wi
AMC Entertainment’s stock is climbing again after a recent surge in movie ticket sales. The company announced that its new release, “Project Hail Mary, ” pulled in the best opening weekend of 2026, boosting both U. S. and global admissions revenue. This performance marked the second highest weekend
"Older people often judge their overall well‑being by how happy they feel. Researchers have long known that a positive mood can boost health and satisfaction, but the role of the digital world in this mix is still a mystery. In recent work, scientists set out to uncover whether the growth of digital
JioStar, the media arm of Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani, has pulled its rights to show the Indian Premier League in Bangladesh. The company says its local partner failed to meet payment deadlines, so the contract was ended immediately. This decision means that even if Bangladesh lifts its ban on
Every year, billions of used alkaline batteries end up in landfills, leaking harmful metals like zinc and manganese. Instead of just chucking them away, scientists found a clever way to give these batteries a second job. They turned battery scrap into tiny particles that can purify dirty water under
When tiny fruit flies eat, their gut bacteria might help decide whether they survive an infection or not. Scientists studied four types of these flies by messing with their tiny gut communities. First they weakened the bacteria living inside some of the flies. Then they exposed all the flies to harm
Philadelphia learned a tough lesson in 2024 when a historic arts university shut down. Thousands of students, artists, and teachers had to figure out what comes next. The city’s creative world didn’t collapse, but it did feel the ripple effects everywhere—from classrooms to neighborhood studios. Tw
