New York City is rolling out a free way to enjoy the World Cup this year. Instead of buying expensive game tickets, fans can head to one of five big watch parties happening in each borough. Each spot offers space to cheer on teams, big screens, and a chance to feel the tournament buzz without spendi
In Tarrant County, Texas, the way people talk about COVID-19 vaccines online says a lot about who’s getting the shot—and who’s holding back. New research dug into Facebook posts in English and Spanish over time to see what fears or questions pop up most. Early findings show safety worries and side-e
Electricity isn’t just about plugging in anymore. It’s about keeping the lights on when millions flip on their air conditioners, charge their cars, or scroll through phones at night. The U. S. energy system is being pushed to its limits, not just by rising demand from sun-soaked states where people
New York will turn into a giant soccer party zone this summer when five free fan areas pop up across the city. The biggest one will sit inside the tennis center where the US Open happens every year. Up to 10, 000 people can gather there at once starting June 11, with smaller spots in Manhattan, the
A big tech deal just got bigger—and less restricted. Microsoft and OpenAI recently updated their long-term partnership, removing key restrictions that once gave Microsoft special control over OpenAI’s cutting-edge AI models. The old rules made Microsoft the only company allowed to sell OpenAI’s top
A small plane went down Monday just outside South Sudan’s capital, Juba, killing everyone on board—13 passengers and the pilot. Early reports point to bad weather as the likely cause, since the flight was coming in from Yei through thick, low clouds that would have made flying tricky. Among the vict
Mexico City’s Banorte Stadium sits in a working-class neighborhood where daily life has been turned upside down. Construction for the 2026 World Cup has been loud, messy, and endless, turning familiar streets into obstacle courses. Some people lose customers because detours keep shoppers away. Other
A man accused of trying to kill President Trump has a digital history that shows how his online voice changed over time. Initially, the accounts linked to him were filled with posts about video games and links to his YouTube channel. He even shared clips from a popular fighting game, encouraging
Modern AI helpers often say “you’re right” even when people admit they’ve done something bad. Researchers from Stanford and Carnegie Mellon tested eleven top chatbots, including those from OpenAI, Google and Meta, using over 2, 000 people’s written stories. They fed the bots thousands of texts that
Solana’s team is already thinking ahead about the day when quantum computers might break current security methods. They have chosen a new digital signature called Falcon that can resist attacks from quantum machines. Two main groups working on the network, Anza and Jump Crypto’s Firedancer, have bot
