The 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy marked a historic shift: the top athletes will glide on skis that no longer use fluorinated waxes, chemicals linked to long‑term health risks. For years these substances helped competitors shave milliseconds off their times, but growing awareness of environmental an
Sports groups are trying new ways to win over kids who grew up on TikTok and YouTube. A dad in Chicago, Trevor, watches the Blackhawks like his son did a decade ago—on TV and paper. His 14‑year‑old, Tye, checks scores on Snapchat or searches Google for a quick answer. This shows how the audience has
A recent proposal by the local school board to increase rental costs for community sports teams has sparked strong opposition from several youth league leaders. The plan, aimed at covering maintenance and utility expenses for shared facilities, would raise fees for football, cheerleading, lacrosse,
South Africa saw a 16 % drop in rhino killings last year, the second straight time it has fallen that much. The environment ministry said 352 rhinos were killed in 2025, down from 420 the year before and 499 two years earlier. The country holds almost half of Africa’s endangered black rhinos and
Cango, a big name in bitcoin mining, sold 4, 451 bitcoins for about $305 million. The money came from a Tether (USDT) sale that helped the company pay off a loan backed by its own bitcoin. This move also lightened Cango’s debt load and gave the firm a cushion to jump into building AI data centers.
Tether is the biggest holder of U. S. Treasuries, with about $135 billion in bonds. That makes it larger than countries like South Korea and Germany. The company earns huge interest by putting the money from people who buy USDT into these bonds. People or companies that want USDT send dollars to Te
A Florida luxury car company is taking its insurers to court after they refused to cover more than $4 million in legal expenses linked to a business rivalry. The firm, formerly known as Motorsport Network, claims that two insurers wrongly denied coverage under their directors and officers policies.
Chronic inflammation is a quiet enemy that can lead to heart disease, diabetes and cancer. It grows when we eat too much sugar, processed meat or fried food and when we stay overweight or stressed. Scientists first noticed that long‑term irritation could cause disease back in the 1800s. Today they
A 78‑year‑old media pioneer was sentenced to twenty years in prison, a punishment that many see as a warning against free speech. The judge’s decision came after the authorities barred him from choosing his own legal team and denied a jury, turning what could have been a fair hearing into a pre‑plan
The city of Auburn shows a steady decline in criminal activity during 2025. Police reports indicate fewer thefts, assaults and vandalism compared to last year. Officials say the trend is thanks to community programs that keep kids busy after school. Neighborhood watch groups also play a rol
