The path to March Madness is tightening as the last conference tournaments finish. Teams that were once on the bubble are now in the spotlight, and the top seeds may change depending on a few key games. The NCAA uses an advanced system called NET Rankings to decide who gets in and where they sit on
The Minnesota Vikings are ready to turn the page after a rocky past. They’ve just signed Kyler Murray, the former first‑overall pick who struggled in Arizona, to a deal that keeps his future on the line but gives him a fresh start. Murray is known for his dual‑threat play and two Pro Bowls, ye
Kraken, a crypto exchange that began in 2011, has taken a big step by gaining access to the Federal Reserve’s payment system. The move is part of its plan to mix blockchain with mainstream finance, a goal the company’s co‑CEO, Arjun Sethi, has been pushing since 2024. The new Fed account is not a
A hacker group linked to Iran attacked a U. S. medical equipment maker, Stryker, on Wednesday. The hit caused a worldwide break in Microsoft services the company uses. Stryker said there was no sign of ransomware or malware, and that it believed the problem was contained. Their teams were busy ch
A fintech company called Revolut finally received a full UK banking licence, allowing it to offer customers in Britain real‑time bank accounts. The approval ends a long wait that had kept the firm from fully serving its home market. Revolut’s chief executive explained that launching a UK bank had a
Brooks has just lowered the price of its popular Ghost Max L walking shoe, a leather‑finished version of their high‑cushion sneaker. The move makes the shoe more budget‑friendly for people who need sturdy, supportive footwear all day long. The Ghost Max L was originally $170; it now costs $129. 9
Los Angeles is offering a great day outside. The sky is clear and the wind is only about five miles per hour, so a picnic blanket won’t get blown away. The temperature starts at 54°F in the morning and climbs to a comfortable 75°F by afternoon. Humidity stays at a moderate 56%, which keeps the air f
A new animated film from the Disney‑owned studio offers a fresh mix of adventure, science fiction and environmental themes. The story follows 19‑year‑old Mabel Tanaka, a college student who loves nature more than people. She lives in the quiet town of Beaverton, where a forest glade is her favorite
The European Union still faces a major health challenge with tobacco use. Even after many years of progress, smoking rates have stopped falling and new laws to curb the habit are few. Researchers used data from the 2019 European Health Interview Survey to calculate how much smoking hurts hospitals f
Citigroup is set to add bitcoin custody for big investors later this year, blending the digital coin into its standard asset safekeeping and reporting tools. The plan lets clients hold bitcoin alongside stocks, bonds, and cash in one account, making it easier to mix digital and traditional assets fo
