Tuesday brought a busy mix of corporate earnings, economic reports and major financing developments as investors weighed signs of weakness among U.S. consumers against continued enormous spending on artificial intelligence. Dick’s Sporting…
Author: Don Williams
Soccer Roundup: Chelsea, Roma and Lazio Headline Monday’s Biggest Results
Ten matches were played across the major European competitions covered Monday, with Chelsea winning a five-goal London derby, Roma opening Serie A with a four-goal rout and Wolfsburg surviving a dramatic DFB-Pokal…
Modern Slavery Still Traps Nearly 50 Million People
Slavery is illegal in nearly every country, yet millions of people remain trapped in situations they cannot freely leave. Modern slavery does not always resemble the slave markets and plantations found in…
Wildfire Smoke, Western Fires and Texas Flooding Hit U.S.
Smoke, wildfires, and flooding struck different parts of the United States at the same time this week, exposing millions of people to dangerous air, flames, rising rivers, and disrupted travel. The overlapping…
Helium Detection Reveals Atmosphere Around Habitable-Zone Planet
Astronomers have detected helium escaping from LHS 1140 b, a planet orbiting in the habitable zone. The finding provides direct evidence that a rocky planet in such a region can retain an…
Laboratory Study Finds Sweeteners Can Alter Gut Bacterial Growth
Common sweeteners can directly change the growth of bacteria in the human gut, according to a large laboratory study. The strongest effects appeared when sweeteners were tested beside substances consumed at the…
U.S. Inflation Falls, but Energy Risks Remain
U.S. inflation moved lower in June and gave consumers a break after several sharp increases. Gasoline prices fell, some goods became cheaper, and rent growth slowed. The report offered relief, but it…
Argentina and Spain Prepare for World Cup Final in New Jersey
Argentina and Spain will meet Sunday for the 2026 World Cup title in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The final brings together the defending champion and the strongest defensive team in the tournament….
Iran War Escalates After Americans Killed in Jordan Attack
The war between the United States and Iran entered a more dangerous phase on Saturday. Two American service members were killed during an Iranian missile and drone attack in Jordan. A third…
Where Meteors Come From: Exploring the Origins of Shooting Stars
Listen to our audio presentation: Quantum Entanglement Meteors, also known as “shooting stars,” have captivated human imagination for centuries. These streaks of light flashing across the night sky are not stars but small…