The ejection of Texas Tech forward JT Toppin and coach Grant McCasland has sparked controversy after their team’s overtime win over No. 6 Houston on Saturday. Athletic director Kirby Hocutt called the decision “egregious” and met with Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark to address it. The controversy started when Toppin was flagged for a flagrant … Read more
The US offshore wind industry has taken a significant hit under the current administration, but one developer, Atlantic Shores, remains committed to moving forward with its plans despite attempts by President Trump to halt development. Atlantic Shores, a 50-50 joint venture between Shell and EDF-RE Offshore Development, announced in January that it would continue with … Read more
Apple has agreed to pay $20 million to settle a lawsuit related to battery swelling issues in its older Apple Watch models, including the Series 1, 2, and 3. The affected watches were produced between April 24th, 2015 and February 6, 2024. Owners of these watches who experienced battery swelling are eligible for a payout, … Read more
Costco and the Teamsters union have reached a tentative agreement on a new contract, preventing a strike among 18,000 workers in six US states. The deal must be approved by union members but details remain unclear. The Teamsters represent Costco employees across the country, despite the company having over 600 stores globally. A recent vote … Read more
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has ordered retaliatory tariff measures against the US in response to new duties imposed by US President Donald Trump. The tariffs are aimed at defending Mexico’s interests, which she claims do not include confrontation but rather collaboration and dialogue. Mexico has taken significant steps to combat fentanyl trafficking, including seizing 20 … Read more
A flu outbreak is spreading rapidly through schools in North Texas, forcing several districts to close for the week. At least three school districts – Comanche ISD, Godley ISD, and Treetops School International – have shut down due to low attendance rates among students and staff. According to officials, nearly 650 students from Godley ISD … Read more
The Baltimore Ravens are considering their next move regarding kicker Justin Tucker, who faces accusations of inappropriate behavior during massage-therapy sessions. The team initially expects him to return in 2025 despite a shaky 2024 season. If they decide to part ways with Tucker, the Ravens might wait until March to release him, spreading the cap … Read more
Researchers have discovered that humans still exhibit ear movement when listening hard, despite the ear’s inability to move like other animals. The study found that the neural circuits for ear movement remain present in the brain, but they are not useful anymore. The lead author of the research, Andreas Schröer from Saarland University in Germany, … Read more
The upcoming release of Grand Theft Auto VI has sparked controversy over its potential price tag. Rumors suggest that the game could be priced at $100, equivalent to £70 in the UK, with other studios eyeing this model to charge premium prices for their titles. While some gamers see it as justified given the game’s … Read more
TCU wide receiver Jack Bech won the MVP award at the Senior Bowl on Saturday, catching a game-winning touchdown pass in the final quarter of the American Team’s 22-19 victory over the National Team. Bech’s achievement comes a month after his brother, Tiger, died in a pickup truck attack in New Orleans. The TCU receiver … Read more