Joshua Baer, known as an “Austinpreneur, ” helped launch Austin’s tech scene. He started Capital Factory in 2009, a venture‑capital hub that backs startups from robots to autonomous ships. Baer was famous for encouraging people to leave corporate jobs and start their own businesses. The Austi
The state has rolled out a new system to spot drivers heading the wrong way, aiming to cut down on fatal crashes that have recently plagued its highways. The plan follows the tragic death of Trooper Kevin Trainor, who was killed while stopping a wrong‑way driver on Route 1. A second incident involvi
Airports across Europe have seen a surge in small flying devices that can disrupt flights, while oil rigs in the Middle East are also feeling the buzz of drone attacks. The growing threat has pushed governments and businesses to invest heavily in tools that can spot, track, or stop these airborne in
A New York startup has grown its health app to almost five million users while raising $8. 5 million in a new funding round that values the company at $95 million. The cash will be used to expand a unique platform that uses three separate artificial‑intelligence agents, launch an affordable health‑t
Pearl Abyss will open up its secret playbook at Gamescom dev, the biggest developer‑focused event in Europe. The two talks will dive into how the studio crafted a huge, living world and the engine that powers it. The first session, “How We Filled the Vast Continent of Pywel, ” explains how design
When Scottish soccer fans invaded Boston last weekend, they didn’t just cheer their team on—they emptied local bars faster than you can say “cheers. ” While Irish-American drinkers usually get the spotlight for their legendary nights out, the visitors from Scotland outdid them by swarming taverns be
A slice of history made its way onto Dave Portnoy’s plate recently when he stopped by a Westfield joint known for serving pizza since disco was king. The place, Buona Pizza & Restaurant, has been a local fixture since the late '70s, long enough for some to call it a neighborhood time capsule. Portno
The United States soccer team faces a crucial moment ahead of their match against Australia, with star player Christian Pulisic still recovering from a calf injury. Pulisic, who plays as an attacker, got hurt during the team's first World Cup game against Paraguay. He left the field at halftime, eve
Zabit Magomedsharipov hasn't stepped into a competitive arena in over seven years. His last outing was a dominant UFC win against Calvin Kattar in 2017. Soon after, health troubles forced him to retire unexpectedly. Fans have been begging for him to return ever since. Now, word is spreading that Ma
Soccer players aren’t usually known for dramatic pregame rituals. But a strange trend is creeping into the locker rooms of top teams. Instead of sipping water or doing light stretches, some players are pulling out small black tubes, cracking them open, and taking a sharp inhale of a pungent white po
