The NHL has made some big changes to its rules. Starting in the 2026-27 season, teams will have to follow new salary cap rules during the playoffs. This is to stop teams from using loopholes to get around the cap. Teams can only exceed the cap by a certain amount if a player is injured. And if a pla
The NBA Draft is over, and now all eyes are on free agency. Teams are looking to spend big to win a championship. But first, they need to check their wallets. The salary cap is expected to go up by 10 percent. That's some extra breathing room. But not all teams are in the same boat. Some have more
Israel has made some big moves lately. In less than two years, it has changed the balance of power in the Middle East. After a surprise attack caught them off guard, Israel struck back hard. They targeted Iran and its allies, like Hamas and Hezbollah. This wasn't just a few small fights. It was a se
Sonny Gray put on a show for the St. Louis Cardinals, shutting out the Cleveland Guardians with a flawless performance. He didn't allow many hits and struck out a bunch of batters, his best game in years. This win was extra sweet because the Cardinals had been shut out in their last two games. Two
Climate change is forcing people to leave their homes. This is a big deal. But how can we make sure these moves are fair and helpful? First, let's talk about consent. People should have a say in whether they move or not. No one should be forced out of their home without their agreement. But getting
Researchers are exploring a fresh approach to health checks. They want to use heat maps, or thermograms, to spot metabolic syndrome. This condition is a group of risk factors that can lead to serious health problems like heart disease and diabetes. The idea is to create a system that can analyze th
In the U. S. , parents and babies often visit different hospitals for care. This can make it tough to gather all the needed health info for research. Linking electronic health records (EHR) from various places could help. But how can this be done while keeping everyone's privacy safe? Researchers h
A venture capital firm has just raised a substantial amount of money to support new businesses. The firm is called Halogen Ventures. It was started by Jesse Draper. She is the daughter of a well-known investor, Tim Draper. The new fund is called Fund III. It has $30 million. This money will be used
Doctors are getting a hand from technology to spot skin cancer. There's a tool called optical coherence tomography (OCT) that's pretty handy, but not everyone knows how to use it right. That's where cumulative sum (CUSUM) analysis steps in. It's like a scorecard that tracks how well doctors are doin
Fungi are sneaky survivors. They often find themselves in tough spots, like food or hospitals, where they need to adapt quickly. One way they do this is by picking up new genetic material from other organisms. This process is called horizontal gene transfer. Recently, scientists have found that fung
