Nike has just refreshed the basketball shoe that carries A’ja Wilson’s name. The updated model, called A’Two, will arrive on Saturday morning and will be available in adult and big‑kid sizes. The price is $145 for adults and $112 for kids, a little lower than its predecessor. The design builds on W
San Diego is one of the few large U. S. cities that has not yet launched a bike‑share system, even though many places around the country use it to cut traffic and pollution. The idea is simple: tap a card, unlock a bike at one station, ride to your destination, and lock it at another. The city
The University of Illinois Chicago is seeing a wave of protest as about two thousand graduate students, who help teach and research, demand better wages. These workers have been negotiating with school leaders for a year but could not agree on a new contract, so they began striking last Monday.
In the quiet village of Majdal Zoun in southern Lebanon, a sudden air attack left two soldiers wounded and three rescue workers trapped beneath rubble. Lebanese army officials confirmed the injuries, while civil defense reports say a joint effort is underway to free those buried. The Israeli forces
At West Virginia International Yeager Airport, two border collies named Hercules and Ned work full‑time to keep planes clear of wildlife. They patrol the airfield from early morning until late afternoon, chasing birds and small animals away before flights take off or land. The dogs were hired becaus
Israel launched new air raids on the eastern part of Lebanon, breaking the calm that a ceasefire agreement had tried to bring. The strikes hit areas in the Bekaa Valley for the first time since mid‑April, when a U. S. ‑mediated pause had reduced but not stopped fighting with the Iranian‑backed group
Sony lifted the price of its flagship console, the PlayStation 5, from $499 to $649 in April. This is the second big hike within a year, raising the cost by about 30 percent. The move has sparked debate among gamers who see it as a sign of corporate greed. The explanation offered by Sony points to
On April 16, a Ukrainian drone targeted Russia’s Tuapse oil terminal on the Black Sea coast. The attack sparked a four-day blaze that finally died down on April 20, though firefighters still worked to fully snuff out smoldering remains. The terminal, a key export point for Russian oil products, had
Janet Steinmayer, who has led Lesley for seven years, announced she will leave her role in June. She said the decision came after weighing personal goals and the demanding nature of her job, noting that Lesley remains a special institution. During her time at the helm, the university completed a $10
The Red Sox are off to a rough start this season. Their new pitchers haven’t delivered consistently, and some expected breakout stars are struggling. Even the catcher position, which was supposed to be a strong point, has left fans disappointed. Only a handful of players have performed as expected s
