Angel Reese got a quick lesson in how different Atlanta’s basketball arenas can feel. Five days after playing at State Farm Arena in front of 17, 000 fans, she stepped into Gateway Center Arena, a smaller 3, 500-seat venue where the crowd sits right on top of the action. The change in atmosphere was
In Salem, Oregon, a growing local movement is proving that you don’t need cash to refresh your wardrobe or learn new things. Circular Salem turns everyday swapping into community events that help families save money and cut down on waste. Started by two residents who saw a gap in how people connect
A week in science brought a mix of bold claims and careful rethinking. A company working on reviving extinct species announced it successfully hatched chicken chicks using lab-made eggshells, a small step toward their bigger goals. Meanwhile, scientists launched a space mission to study Earth’s magn
In Rio de Janeiro, police stumbled upon an unusual setup: a makeshift crypto mining operation hidden in what looked like an empty building. Instead of paying for electricity, the group tapped into a nearby power line without permission. Thirty high-powered computers sat on simple shelves, surrounded
A new bill making its way through Congress wants to rewrite the rules for how people earn money from digital assets. Instead of just holding crypto to collect rewards, the proposed law would push investors to use their assets in active ways—like lending or borrowing—to generate returns. This shift c
Alaska keeps talking about building a major gas pipeline, yet every delay pushes the project further out of reach. People across the state see sky-high power costs every month, and the situation only gets worse when lawmakers argue instead of acting. In some areas, electricity bills have already jum
The final games of Tennessee’s high school softball season got a rain check. Originally planned for the same day, the biggest matches got shifted because of steady rainfall across Middle Tennessee. Instead of wrapping up on Friday, the championship showdowns got pushed to Saturday. At Riverdale Hig
The weather had other plans on May 23, forcing a rain delay that pushed a baseball game from Friday to Saturday. But when the Knoxville Smokies finally took the field, they made sure the wait was worth it. The team secured a narrow win in the first game of a doubleheader against the Montgomery Biscu
The long Memorial Day weekend in Washington DC won’t bring the sunny backyard parties or beach trips many expect. Instead of t-shirts and sunscreen, locals might need umbrellas and light jackets. The big change comes from a weather pattern that’s stuck longer than usual, pushing cool, cloudy conditi
A Major League Baseball matchup between two teams was called off Friday night because the field was too soaked from steady rain. The game, originally set for Saturday afternoon, will now be played Sunday as the first game of a doubleheader. Fans who had tickets for Saturday must return to the ballpa
