The U. S. defence chief said that Asia must spend more on its own armies to stop China from becoming too powerful in the region. He spoke at a big meeting of military leaders in Singapore, where he urged countries like Japan, South Korea and the Philippines to raise their defence budgets to about 3
The big news is that the Texas billionaire Tillman Fertitta is buying Caesars Entertainment for about $6 billion. This move could shake up the whole U. S. gaming scene, but for the Caesars casino on Canal Street in New Orleans, the everyday experience is likely to stay the same. The brand name will
The writer once imagined a typewriter that could make what it typed happen. A line he wrote in 1987 about rainbows and roses in Dallas somehow came true, though not exactly as pictured. The story centers on a baby girl born in 1987 after her mother’s emergency surgery because of severe high blood
An artist in Brooklyn has turned her studio into a living laboratory, where tiny organisms and flying robots mingle to ask big questions about life. Her work shows how bacteria can paint, perfume, and even build ecosystems that grow on their own. In a park in New York’s Hudson Valley she set up colu
The city of Baltimore is set for a rare doubleheader on September 20, when the Ravens will kick off their season at 1 p. m. against the New Orleans Saints. Six hours later, the Orioles will take on the Milwaukee Brewers in a prime‑time broadcast that starts with first pitch at 7:20 p. m. The overlap
Walmart is cutting the price of a robotic pool cleaner by $151, making it an affordable choice for families who want to keep their pools tidy. The WYBOT Cordless Robotic Pool Cleaner is now listed at $88, down from its original $240 tag. The device works in both above‑ground and in‑ground pools, han
The world has learned that when only a few places can make vaccines, shortages and delays become inevitable. The COVID‑19 crisis showed that a single, concentrated production model can leave many countries behind when a new disease strikes. In response, a group of 32 research and public health
ASICS has just launched its latest running shoe, the GEL‑KAYANO 33, and it’s already grabbing attention. The new model is aimed at runners who need extra support while still enjoying a light feel on their feet. The price starts at $170 and the shoe comes in both men’s and women’s sizes, with narrow
A late-night fight in a quiet DeKalb neighborhood turned violent when a man used a machete on his roommate over money. The attack happened just after midnight on Edgebrook Drive. When police arrived, they found the victim with deep cuts on his right arm. Emergency responders gave first aid on scene
Research funding for some of the nation's leading universities has hit unexpected roadblocks recently. Schools like Harvard, Duke, Princeton, and Yale reported that grant applications which had already cleared internal reviews received extra layers of examination without clear reasoning. The Nationa
