Toronto Maple Leafs GM Brad Treliving anticipates star forward Mitch Marner will test free agency on July 1st, unless significant changes occur. Marner, a top player, is expected to command over $12 million annually. The Leafs could explore a sign-and-trade before free agency begins. Meanwhile, negotiations are...
NASA's Space Launch System (SLS), crucial for the Artemis Moon missions, faces an uncertain future. While Congress considers extending its use to five launches, the White House aims to cancel it after three, favoring cheaper commercial options. Recent tests of new RS-25 engines and solid rocket boosters, vital...
Israel Hayom reports that Trump and Netanyahu agreed on a plan to end the Gaza war, involving Hamas's removal, Gazan emigration, hostage release, and joint Arab governance of Gaza. The Abraham Accords would expand to include Syria and Saudi Arabia. The US would recognize limited Israeli sovereignty in the...
A black bear caused chaos at Yamagata Airport in Japan, leading to the cancellation of a dozen flights. The bear appeared twice, initially in the early morning, then later on the runway, prompting airport officials to halt operations. Attempts to scare it away with a vehicle failed. Hunters...
Riley Testut, creator of the Delta emulator, has announced a new iPhone app, Delta Camera, mimicking the Game Boy Camera. Currently in beta for Patreon subscribers ($3/month), it boasts modern features like adjustable brightness, contrast, panoramas, manual exposure, zoom, and front/rear camera selection. While replicating the original's low-resolution...
YouTube star-turned-boxer Jake Paul faces former world champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. in a cruiserweight bout on June 28th at the Honda Center in Anaheim. The fight, expected to generate over $20 million, streams live on DAZN PPV. Paul, 28, boasts an 11-1 record, while the 39-year-old Chavez...
Nike exceeded expectations in its fiscal fourth quarter, reporting revenue of $11.1 billion despite a 12% year-over-year decline. Net income fell to $211 million, but still surpassed analyst forecasts. CEO Elliott Hill expressed optimism about future improvements resulting from the company's ongoing turnaround plan. Nike shares surged...
The Air Force canceled the E-7 Wedgetail program due to escalating costs, rising from $588 million to $724 million, and survivability concerns. The decision, part of the fiscal 2026 budget, favors space-based alternatives for air moving target indicator (AMTI) missions. While acknowledging the Wedgetail's capabilities, officials cited the...
A study by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, and Queen Mary University of London reveals that Britain's ash trees are exhibiting natural selection in response to ash dieback, a deadly fungus. Initial concerns of widespread tree death are being mitigated as younger ash trees show genetic adaptations for greater...
US senators received a classified briefing on President Trump's bombing of Iranian nuclear sites after a White House delay and restricted intelligence sharing sparked Democratic outrage over lack of congressional approval. The briefing, led by top national security officials, follows conflicting reports on the strikes' effectiveness. A leaked...
