Federal Reserve officials are confronting a new inflationary challenge from the massive $581 billion U.S. artificial intelligence infrastructure buildout, which is driving up prices for electricity, chips, and software while the anticipated productivity gains lag. The Fed's June policy meeting minutes first cited AI investment as a primary upside risk...
Tadej Pogačar abandoned the Vuelta a España on Saturday after crashing during Stage 8 near Xeraco, Spain, ending his bid to win all three Grand Tours. The five-time Tour de France champion led by 3 minutes, 50 seconds over Enric Mas before the 171-kilometer stage from Puçol to Xeraco. He...
The Metropolitan Museum of Art's decision to honor fashion designer John Galliano with a major 2027 exhibition has sparked significant backlash due to his 2011 conviction for antisemitic hate speech. The exhibition, "John Galliano: Horizons," is scheduled to launch with the Met Gala on May 3, 2027, with organizers considering...
A historic drought across the U.S. West has led to a record surge in black bear sightings and human encounters, with Colorado logging over 7,000 reports in 2026, surpassing the 2019 annual record. The severe lack of natural food, comprising roughly 90% of bears' diets, is pushing them into populated...
Albuquerque, New Mexico, and Portland, Oregon, are using a novel traffic strategy that rewards law-abiding drivers with fewer red lights, a departure from traditional punishment-based enforcement. The system, an evolution of the 'rest in red' concept, uses speed sensors to grant an early green light to drivers at or below...
Liverpool twice came from behind to draw 2-2 with Nottingham Forest on Saturday, leaving new manager Andoni Iraola still searching for his first Premier League victory after two matches. The Reds also drew 2-2 at Newcastle in Iraola's opening league game last weekend. Summer signing Víctor Muñoz scored an 82nd-minute...
Goodyear is extending its major business transformation plan beyond original timelines as the historic American tire manufacturer battles heavy debt loads, aggressive international tariffs, and intense market competition. Chief Executive Mark Stewart continues navigating significant financial headwinds, including a substantial net loss reported through the first half of the year....
Denver Broncos wide receiver Marvin Mims Junior sustained a right foot injury during the team preseason finale against the Minnesota Vikings at Empower Field at Mile High. Mims exited the game on the opening possession after landing awkwardly while tracking a deep pass from quarterback Jarrett Stidham. He limped off...
Heavy metal band Bad Wolves experienced a major lineup change after guitarist AJ Rebollo announced his resignation. The departure follows an intense dispute between band members and their record label, Better Noise Music, concerning the upcoming commercial release of a heavy metal cover of Dolly Parton's classic hit song Jolene....
A Louisiana federal judge has issued a ruling allowing former college players who signed professional contracts to return to collegiate football. The controversy arose after athletes excluded from the NCAA's new age-based eligibility framework filed lawsuits, arguing they would not have turned professional under earlier rules. Plaintiffs such as Dae'Quan...
