A massive project is brewing in Southern Ohio that isn’t just about electricity. A Japanese government-funded $33 billion natural gas power plant will sit on land already owned by the U. S. government. That is unusual because foreign nations rarely bankroll big infrastructure in America only to hand
The Big 12 isn’t backing down after Texas Tech booster Cody Campbell called out the league over a Friday night game this fall. Campbell tagged the commissioner in a social media post, unhappy about Tech playing Houston on a Friday instead of Saturday. But the league isn’t changing course. Commissio
The race for the open seat in Massachusetts’ Sixth Congressional District is turning into a money‑heavy showdown. Candidates are pouring personal wealth and outside donations into their campaigns, creating a crowded field of hopefuls from every corner of the region. One standout is a former finance
The U. S. has a history of underestimating military expenses, and this pattern repeats in the current Middle East conflict. In 2002, officials predicted a $50 billion price tag for Iraq—yet the war cost taxpayers over $3 trillion. Now, a new campaign is launched with the same low estimate, raising d
Baseball now has a fresh way for teams to challenge calls. When a pitcher, batter or catcher thinks the umpire missed a ball‑strike, they can tap their head a few times and say “challenge. ” The new system uses cameras that automatically check whether the ball crossed the strike zone. Each team can
Many people dream of a perfect smile but stop short because traditional braces feel pricey and inconvenient. New clear aligners give a simple, budget‑friendly alternative that fits into everyday life instead of forcing you to change it. These trays are custom made, almost invisible, and they work by
New York’s public campaign finance board is poised to deny a $7 million grant to Republican gubernatorial hopeful Bruce Blakeman. The denial hinges on a missing name—Blakeman’s running mate Todd Hood—on a form that has yet to be filed. The board, which leans left by design, acts quickly, but its act
In today’s game, every pitch, pass and play can be replayed in crystal‑clear detail. Coaches, umpires and fans alike have adopted a set of quick gestures to flag questionable calls. The NBA’s finger twirl, the NFL’s red challenge flag and soccer’s aerial rectangle all serve the same purpose: a silen
Baseball fans have a new way to shout out a bad call: a quick pat on the head. The Automated Ball‑Strike Challenge System (ABS) lets each team challenge two calls in a game, and the signal is as simple as tapping the crown of the head while saying “challenge. ” It’s easy for players, coaches and eve
Police in Paris stopped a bomb attempt early Saturday morning outside a Bank of America office, capturing the would‑be bomber just as he tried to light a homemade explosive. The device was made from about five litres of an unknown liquid, likely fuel, and a 650‑gram powder charge. It was discovered
