Robot lawnmowers are stepping out of the garage and into bigger yards. A brand known for floor-cleaning bots just rolled out a model meant to handle US lawns up to a quarter acre. Priced at $1, 299, it uses two positioning tricks—RTK and VSLAM—to map tricky spaces and cut grass on slopes up to 45 pe
Fans love wearing their favorite team’s colors, but many jerseys and hoodies end up forgotten in drawers. One clothing company decided to fix that by making fan gear that actually feels good to wear. Instead of plastering big team logos everywhere, they focused on soft fabrics and designs that last.
Every day, millions of people grab a soda or a diet drink without thinking about long-term effects. But new findings suggest these choices might do more than just add empty calories. Studies now show that both sugary sodas and artificially sweetened drinks could be quietly raising the risk of liver
First-year university students who don’t get enough sleep or spend too much time on screens tend to earn lower grades by the end of the year. A study of 1, 447 Canadian undergraduates found that sleep quality matters more than many realize. Students who regularly sleep poorly, smoke daily, or clock
A new game is blending old and new by turning traditional Korean hanbok robes into playable outfits in a fantasy world. Instead of keeping these cultural pieces locked in history, the project aims to breathe fresh life into them through pixel-art graphics. A clothing brand that mixes vintage pattern
Sarah Sherman’s first comedy special feels like a messy art project that somehow turned into a must-watch. Instead of playing it safe with jokes about politics or pop culture, she went all-in on her weirdest ideas. The people helping make the show told her to dump the obvious targets, saying things
Americans are noticing higher prices everywhere, but the biggest squeeze comes from energy costs. A recent spike in inflation shows prices rising faster than expected, hitting levels not seen since before the pandemic. Experts point to rising fuel expenses as a key driver, especially since tensions
Many businesses today are preparing for a shift in how people shop online. Instead of traditional checkout methods, AI assistants might soon pick and buy products for customers. A recent study found that over half of merchants believe AI-driven shopping will become a major way people buy things onli
A group of three girls from Carl Sandburg High School in Orland Park recently took first place in a business competition hosted by Moraine Valley Community College. Instead of just tackling a regular project, they had to quickly come up with a full marketing plan for a new solar battery. The catch?
The South Carolina Republican primary for the seat left by Rep. Nancy Mace has moved to a runoff because no candidate secured more than half the votes. The contest will decide who fills the position after Mace announced she is running for governor, ending her congressional term. Two main contende
