Dallas coach Jason Kidd has called out the NBA’s 65‑game rule, pointing to Luka Dončić’s season‑ending hamstring injury. The rule bars players who miss even one game from postseason honors, and Dončić is now ineligible for MVP or All‑NBA nods after only 64 games. He suffered the injury in a wi
The state’s anti‑discrimination law is putting school sports programs in a tough spot. A federal rule, Title IX, says girls and women must have equal chances to play sports. Colorado’s law says everyone should be treated the same, no matter gender identity. Last month, a federal office said
Scientists are using computer programs to spot hidden risks in genes that can cause the aorta, the main artery, to tear. These risky changes are called variants of uncertain significance, or VUS, because doctors don’t know if they are harmful. The new approach looks at many different features of the
Scientists have found that electrons do not leave atoms as quickly as once thought. When a powerful X‑ray photon hits an atom, it can jolt an electron out in what is called the photoelectric effect. Using pulses that last only attoseconds—one quintillionth of a second—researchers watched the e
Private‑credit funds have been under pressure because many tech companies now rely on non‑bank lenders, and the market has shifted from about $500 billion a decade ago to roughly $3 trillion. These funds promise low volatility, yet they struggle when investors ask for more cash than the “semi‑liquid
In a federal research office, one word was banned from conversations. “Climate” and its cousins were off limits after a memo from top USDA officials told staff to steer clear of over 100 phrases that could hint at climate science. The order came in March, and it forced scientists to rewrite their pr
Scientists have uncovered a clear connection between two copies of the FAT3 gene and a form of inherited nerve damage that affects both nerves and brain development. When both versions of FAT3 carry harmful changes, the result is a weakened nerve signal that spreads throughout the body. This weaknes
"Inter Milan beat Roma 5-2 on Easter Sunday. Marcus Thuram was the star of the game, scoring a goal and giving two assists. The match showed how strong Inter is at the top of Serie A. After the game, Thuram talked to the TV network and then to reporters. He said he missed his teammate Lautaro Marti
The first season of “Maul – Shadow Lord” finally puts the feared Sith duelist in his own spotlight. Fans who have long wanted a series focused on Maul are largely satisfied, though some feel the show doesn’t fully exploit his potential. The animation stands out as a highlight. By blending modern
President Trump warned that if Iran does not open the Strait of Hormuz by Tuesday, U. S. forces will attack its power plants and bridges. The statement came after American soldiers rescued a wounded pilot whose aircraft was shot down by Iran. Iran responded by striking oil and water facilities
