A group led by Boston Celtics minority owner Steve Pagliuca is purchasing the Connecticut Sun for a record-breaking $325 million. The purchase price includes an additional $100 million towards building a team-specific practice facility, with plans to relocate the team to Boston as soon as 2027. The WNBA Board of Governors must approve any sale, … Read more
A jury has ruled that Tesla was partially responsible for a fatal car crash that occurred in 2019. Lawyers representing the family of the woman who was struck and killed by the vehicle argued that the company’s Autopilot software should have avoided the accident. The jury ultimately ordered Tesla to pay all punitive damages, correcting … Read more
A fatal accident at Chile’s largest copper mine has raised questions about Codelco’s ability to meet its production targets. The incident, which resulted in one confirmed death and nine injuries, occurred at a new section of the El Teniente mine. President Gabriel Boric visited the scene on Monday. The collapse is similar to the 2010 … Read more
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has expressed concerns that the end of U.S. government support for electric vehicles could lead to a decline in sales, citing the company’s recent revenue and delivery drop. The automaker is now relying on its affordable model and autonomous ride-hailing roadmap to regain momentum. Global EV sales continue to rise, with … Read more
In December 1991, four teenage girls were found dead inside I Can’t Believe It’s Yogurt! in Austin, Texas. Jennifer Harbison, 17, her sister Sarah Harbison, 15, Eliza Thomas, 17, and Amy Ayers, 13, died from gunshot wounds. The fire that killed them was intentionally set to destroy evidence. Investigation revealed that the suspects were Maurice … Read more
New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport is set to unveil its ambitious $9.5 billion New Terminal One in mid-2026, marking a significant milestone in the airport’s $19 billion redevelopment effort. Spanning over 2.4 million square feet, the terminal will feature 23 gates, including those capable of handling the world’s largest aircraft, and accommodate up … Read more
When the mind goes blank, brain activity resembles deep sleep, scans reveal. Neuroscientists think this state could be a way for the brain to protect itself by temporarily shutting down thought processes. Researchers have identified “mind blanking” as a distinct conscious state characterized by changes in arousal and a global slowdown in brain activity. In … Read more
Exercise has long been touted as a mood booster, but researchers have now shed new light on how it achieves this effect. A recent study published in the International Journal of Clinical and Health Psychology found that exercise strengthens specific brain connections, leading to improved mood and reduced symptoms of anxiety and depression. Led by … Read more
Nintendo’s recent sales figures are a testament to its success with the latest console iteration, the Switch 2. In just four days, the console has sold over 3.5 million units, shattering previous records for the most successful console launch of all time. The system has now reportedly sold around six million units in its first … Read more
Sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson has pulled out of the 100-meter semifinals at the USA Track & Field Outdoor Championships. The decision came after reports surfaced of her arrest at Seattle’s SeaTac Airport on Sunday, where she allegedly got into a physical altercation with her boyfriend, sprinter Christian Coleman. Coleman declined to press charges against Richardson, who … Read more