The Minnesota Lynx have acquired Dallas Wings guard DiJonai Carrington in a trade, bolstering their team ahead of the playoffs. The top-ranked team in the WNBA season has added Carrington, who was averaging 10.4 points and 5.1 rebounds per game after joining the Wings in February. Carrington joins the Lynx alongside guard Karlie Samuelson, who … Read more
The rivalry between Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov has long been one of the most intense in the UFC. The two fighters have a history of trash talk and on-the-record insults that often spilled over into their camps. So, when Khabib emerged victorious at UFC 229, many wondered if it was enough to quell the … Read more
Former FTC Chair Lina Khan Celebrates Figma’s Successful IPO Lina Khan, former chair of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), is celebrating Figma’s successful initial public offering (IPO) as a vindication of her approach to regulating big tech. The FTC, under Khan’s leadership, had challenged Adobe’s acquisition of Figma in 2023, citing concerns that it could … Read more
Tensions are high in Syria’s Suwayda region after renewed violence broke out, despite a ceasefire agreement. Armed groups have attacked government personnel, killing at least one soldier and wounding others. The Syrian government attributes the violence to “rebel gangs” that refused to stop their media campaigns. According to state media, the clashes began on July … Read more
Billionaire cofounder and CEO Mike Cannon-Brookes has announced that 150 people at software giant Atlassian will be laid off, with some jobs being replaced by AI technology. The affected employees are expected to receive payment for the next six months. The move is part of a larger trend in the tech industry, where executives are … Read more
A boat carrying around 150 migrants sank off the coast of Yemen’s Ahwar district in southern Abyan province on Sunday. At least 54 people died, with dozens still unaccounted for. The incident occurred during bad weather and involved a flimsy boat crossing the Bab al-Mandab strait from Africa to reach Saudi Arabia. The International Organization … Read more
The gold medals were spread around during the swimming world championships on Friday, thanks to the absence of top stars Léon Marchand and Summer McIntosh from their respective finals. Léon Marchand will attempt to break his own record in the 400 individual medley on Sunday, while Summer McIntosh seeks two more gold medals over the … Read more
Ukraine has launched a series of strikes against Russian military facilities and infrastructure, including a major oil refinery in Ryazan and a military airfield used for launching long-range drones. The attacks, which were carried out by Ukrainian unmanned systems forces, have sparked fires at the affected locations. The strikes also hit an electronics factory in … Read more
On August 5, 2025, Earth will experience a notable event as the planet completes its rotation 1.51 milliseconds earlier than usual. This acceleration has sparked intense scientific debate and speculation, with traditional explanations such as melting ice caps or lunar gravitational forces failing to account for the phenomenon. Researchers are struggling to understand the cause … Read more
A new documentary series, The Yogurt Shop Murders, sheds light on the 1991 murders of four teenage girls in Austin, Texas. The film-maker, Margaret Brown, takes a unique approach to storytelling, delving into the trauma suffered by the victims and their families, as well as the cultural ironies and phenomena surrounding the case. Brown’s documentary … Read more