Smart balls in soccer aren't magic—just science. The World Cup’s official ball hides a chip that only works when it gets a hard kick. Combine that with ceiling cameras filming every player, and referees suddenly know who was too far ahead for a pass before the ball even arrived. This isn’t guessing;
San Diego County is about to approve a $9. 2 billion budget, but behind the numbers lies a growing worry. A local watchdog group warns that the county's money situation is shaky. Why? Over the past 15 years, the number of county workers jumped by 28%. That’s nearly four times faster than the populat
Sphere Entertainment keeps drawing attention from analysts, even as its recent earnings tell two very different stories. The company reported $386 million in revenue for the first three months of this year, a big jump from nearly $281 million in the same period last year. But profits tell another ta
Summer sales often bring big discounts on tech, and Amazon’s early Prime Day deals are no exception—especially for TVs. Instead of waiting for July’s main event, shoppers can already find steep cuts on models from budget basics to premium picks. The savings kick in before the official sale starts Ju
Sunday’s Cubs-Blue Jays game vanished under gray skies, scrubbed by rain before the teams could finish their weekend dance at Wrigley. The opener had been a blowout—Chicago cracked 16 runs in the first game—before Toronto fought back with an 8-6 win the next night. Now both clubs must wait until Aug
South Bend will host a colorful stroll called the Arts in Bloom Garden Walk on June 24, from 9:30 a. m. to 7:30 p. m. The event will let visitors wander through private gardens that showcase roses, peonies, lavender, pansies and more. The walk will cover several gardens on the city’s near west si
Six years ago, a sports host left a major network after making controversial comments about baseball players. Today, he’s speaking openly about how the industry changed during a time when politics seemed to take over sports discussions. His take? Networks sometimes lose sight of what their audience
South Korea produces nearly half the world’s AI memory chips, but its currency isn’t getting stronger. Instead, the Korean won keeps falling, hitting levels not seen since 2009. Normally, a country that sells more than it buys should see its money rise in value. But here, something else is at play.
Shohei Ohtani was absent from the Dodgers’ lineup during Friday night’s match against the Baltimore Orioles, with officials noting he was “away from the team on paternity. ” He is still listed as active and should return later this weekend. Ohtani did arrive at the stadium at his usual pregame tim
Streaming hits like “Stranger Things, ” “Emily in Paris” and “Wednesday” help brands sell products at a rate 30 % higher than most other entertainment properties, according to new data released by a global marketing firm. The study was presented at an industry conference in London and shows that fan
