New Jersey lawmakers are looking at raising money from sports betting to cover extra security for the World Cup. A Senate budget leader has drafted a bill that would add a 10 percent tax on the money casinos earn from online bets during the tournament. The extra charge would last until August 10. T
The Russian president signed a new order that reshapes how animal vaccines are made after a cattle outbreak caused thousands of deaths in Siberia. The event led to protests and demands that top officials step down, a rare reaction in wartime Russia. The decree combines several state‑owned firm
Studies show that eating the same foods regularly can lead to more weight loss than constantly changing meals. Researchers tracked 112 adults in a weight‑loss program, asking them to log everything they ate on their phones. They measured how much the calorie count and food choices varied each
Parkinson’s disease slowly changes how the brain works. It starts when tiny cells that make dopamine begin to disappear. Dopamine is a key messenger in the brain that helps control movement. Without enough of it, people often feel stiff, move slowly, and shake when resting. These problems grow worse
Scientists who chase the invisible mass that fills most of space often look beyond equations. Some find comfort in stories from their faith, while others see it as a distraction. A pioneering astronomer who proved that galaxies need extra gravity took her Jewish teachings to help explain the u
The day starts cool. Temperatures hover in the low 40s during the morning. Winds from the south move at about 10 to 15 miles per hour, with occasional gusts reaching 25. These breezes will lift the heat as the day progresses. By afternoon, expect warmth in the upper 60s to low 70s, even though cloud
Doug Emhoff, the spouse of Vice‑President Kamala Harris, recently joined a large anti‑Trump protest in Malibu. The event was part of a series of “No Kings” rallies aimed at opposing the current administration’s policies. The gathering attracted a mix of actors, comedians, and political activists.
This new 24‑inch screen can be carried anywhere and runs on a battery, so it lets you watch shows outside without needing a wall outlet. The screen is 1080p and has a matte finish that keeps glare low, making it easier to see in bright light. It runs Google TV and can stream from apps like YouTube o
The Elite Eight games on Sunday will decide who joins the Final Four. Two matchups bring together top teams that have dominated this season. The stakes are high: a single loss means the end of a dream. In one game, Tennessee, seeded sixth, will face Michigan, the top seed in the Midwest region. Ten
The original 1978‑79 “Battlestar Galactica” was a mixed bag. On one side, it tried to copy the excitement of “Star Wars, ” offering flashy laser fights and space battles that felt more like air combat than real interstellar warfare. On the other side, its creator Glen A. Larson slipped in religious
