Austin FC had a decent first season under head coach Nico Estévez, finishing sixth in the Western Conference. They made it to the playoffs but were quickly eliminated. Now, the team is facing some big decisions for the future. Rodolfo Borrell, the sporting director, has a lot on his plate. He needs
New York City is feeling a bit nippy these days. Strong winds, blowing up to 30 mph, are making their presence known, especially in Staten Island. These gusty breezes are expected to stick around until Thursday evening. The temperatures? They're playing it cool, staying below what's usual for this t
Cuba is currently facing a significant health challenge with the spread of mosquito-borne viruses, including dengue and chikungunya. These illnesses have been affecting a large portion of the population, making it difficult for many to go about their daily lives. The situation has been worsening due
The Large Synoptic Survey Telescope (LSST) is set to embark on an exciting journey to unravel the secrets of dark energy. This mission is led by the LSST Dark Energy Science Collaboration (DESC), a team of scientists dedicated to exploring the mysteries of dark energy and its impact on the universe.
The U. S. government shutdown in October was a mess. It all started when the Senate said no to funding plans from both Republicans and Democrats. This was the first shutdown in six years, and it hit hard. About 67, 000 workers were sent home without pay, while another 730, 000 had to keep working wi
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket is still sitting on a launchpad in Florida. It was supposed to take off on Sunday and again on Wednesday, but both attempts were called off. This time, the rocket is carrying NASA's ESCAPADE mission, which involves two spacecraft that will study Mars' magnetic field an
Starbucks workers are making a bold move. They are striking on one of the busiest days of the year. This is Red Cup Day. The workers want better pay and more staff. They feel they are not being treated fairly. The union, Starbucks Workers United, is leading the charge. They have been trying to nego
TCL QM9K is a TV that stands out for its brightness. It's not just any bright TV, though. It's the brightest TV ever tested in a lab. But brightness isn't everything. The QM9K has some trade-offs. For starters, the QM9K isn't as good as its cheaper sibling, the QM8K. The QM8K has better shadow deta
Late-night TV host Josh Johnson had a lot to say about Donald Trump's name popping up in Jeffrey Epstein's emails. He joked about the Trump train being delayed because of an Epstein file. It's a funny way to say that Trump's connection to Epstein is a big deal. Johnson also made fun of Epstein for
A well-known British commentator, Sami Hamdi, who speaks up for Palestinians, finally touched down in London after spending over two weeks in a U. S. detention center. His visa was suddenly canceled while he was in the middle of a speaking tour in the U. S. , where he had been openly critical of Isr
