Bjorn Fratangelo grew up in Plum, Pennsylvania, a quiet suburb near Pittsburgh, where he picked up a tennis racket before most kids learn their ABCs. His father, Mario, put a racket in his hands at age three and coached him through the early years, turning their garage into a mini training spot. The
Back in the early 1800s, St. Louis wasn't exactly known for piety. When a man named Stephen Hempstead moved to this small trading post in 1811, he called it "the worst place I've ever seen. " The city's reputation troubled church leaders too. Roman Catholic Bishop Benedict Flaget visited in 1814 and
Zee Entertainment is making a bold move into sports broadcasting with four new channels under the Unite8 Sports brand. Two will broadcast in Hindi, and two in English, offering soccer, cricket, kabaddi, badminton, wrestling, boxing, and more. The company has already filed the paperwork to launch the
Tether is teaming up with Georgia’s government and central bank to create GELT, a stablecoin that matches the value of the Georgian lari. The move is part of Georgia’s plan to become a leading spot for crypto businesses, using rules that fit both local law and U. S. standards. GELT is meant to
The way we think about cancer has changed. Doctors now know that who you are and how you live can shape the disease in ways that were once ignored. Sex—defined by chromosomes, hormones and body parts—has a direct impact on how tumors grow, how the immune system fights them, and how patients feel aft
The Supreme Court’s recent ruling struck down major parts of the Voting Rights Act, a move that shocked many who value civil rights. In Maryland, the decision triggered a shift in Senate President Bill Ferguson’s position on partisan redistricting. He now supports changes that could let the state’s
Alaska voters face a decision next year about how to choose their leaders. A new proposal wants to end the system that lets voters rank multiple candidates. It says the old way—pick one person—is clearer and fairer. The current method is more complex. Candidates run in a “top‑four jungle
A 6‑foot‑9, 400‑plus‑pound Icelandic athlete lifted a barbell that weighed over a ton at a popular health and fitness event in Las Vegas. The crowd, made up of tech investors, wellness influencers, and biohackers, watched closely as the barbell bent under his grip. The athlete’s name is Hafthor Björ
The weekend saw a flurry of high school games across the region. In baseball, Dixie Heights won 1‑0 over Covington Catholic in a tight KHSAA 9th Region quarterfinal. Ryle edged Highlands 3‑1, while Conner dominated St. Henry with a 9‑4 score. Beechwood outplayed Newport Central Catholic, finishing 9
The new Hisense CanvasTV can act as a TV and an art wall. It shows movies, streams, or pictures when it’s not being watched. The screen has a matte finish that keeps images sharp in any light. A special coating blocks glare, so bright rooms are not a problem. During the holiday sale Amazon cuts the
