EA Sports has released its list of the top 10 fastest players in college football, with seven players from SEC schools making an appearance. The list features a mix of players who excel on the track and those who have used their speed to dominate on the field. At the top of the list is … Read more
Luckin Coffee, China’s largest coffee chain, has opened its first retail stores in the US for the first time, marking a significant entry into the American market. The company’s business model is in stark contrast to Starbucks’ “back to basics” plan, which emphasizes human interaction and personalized touches. Luckin’s rapid growth can be attributed to … Read more
New research published in Nature Communications reveals a surprising geometric link between human and machine learning, suggesting that the mathematical property of convexity plays a key role in how brains and algorithms form concepts. Researchers at DTU Compute have discovered that convexity is surprisingly common in deep networks, a fundamental property that emerges naturally as … Read more
Lovebugs are back in swarms in South Korea, blanketing a mountain peak and causing problems for residents. The insects, known as Plecia nearctica, are flying attached to each other while mating and have been detected in large numbers in Seoul and nearby areas since late June. The lovebugs do not transmit diseases or sting humans, … Read more
The Utah Department of Health has confirmed nine measles cases in the state as of Tuesday. Seven cases have been reported in Utah County, while two new cases were added from other parts of the state. The infected individuals are all unvaccinated and had been exposed to people who previously had measles. Symptoms typically appear … Read more
European Parliament to Hold No-Confidence Vote Against Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, amid Challenges to Her Leadership, marking the First Time Such a Move Has Occurred in Over a Decade. Source: https://www.politico.eu/article/ursula-von-der-leyen-european-parliament-no-confidence-vote
Guernsey’s sun safety work is “imperative” according to a charity, Male Uprising Guernsey (MUG). The organization has sponsored suncream at over 25 locations across the island, including schools and events. MUG aims to raise awareness of early detection and prevention of skin cancer in young people. Tony Tostevin from MUG said that educating youngsters on … Read more
Max Verstappen’s future at Red Bull is under scrutiny after reports of intensified talks between the Dutchman and Mercedes have emerged. The speculation comes ahead of this weekend’s British Grand Prix, where Verstappen faces pressure to deliver for his current team. Last year, Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff expressed interest in signing Verstappen, but the … Read more
A massive piece of Mars, weighing 54lb, is going up for sale at Sotheby’s on July 16, with an estimated price range of $2 million to $4 million. The meteorite, NWA 16788, was discovered in Niger by meteorite scouts and has been confirmed as Martian in origin through analysis of small fragments. Found 90km west … Read more
WNBA veteran Sophie Cunningham has expressed skepticism about the league’s plans to expand to three new cities, including Detroit. The Indiana Fever player was quoted saying that she doesn’t know how excited people are about returning to Detroit or playing in Cleveland. Cunningham mentioned that players want to be part of a team and have … Read more