The Scientific Quest for Perfect World Cup Pitch
Every match must be played on natural grass that gives players as consistent a surface as possible, no matter the venue. Cue the years of sod studies.
Day: June 13, 2026
With a Deal Seemingly Close, the U.S. Faces an Iran More Willing to Withstand Pressure
Iran’s new, more militaristic leaders have already survived the worst that America and Israel can deliver, and seem readier to take risks.
Ebola Comes for Congo’s Most Vulnerable Children
The arrival of a sick newborn at Saint Nicholas Orphanage in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo set off an Ebola outbreak that quickly spread among the country’s most vulnerable. Local health authorities are now monitoring the children’s home, but at…
Russia Is Rich in Ballistic Missiles. Ukraine Is Short of Ways to Stop Them. – The New York Times
Russia Is Rich in Ballistic Missiles. Ukraine Is Short of Ways to Stop Them. The New York TimesWhy Does It Take Years to Get a Patriot Missile From Factory to Front Line? WSJLockheed Martin cannot say when US allies will get Patri…
Russia Is Rich in Ballistic Missiles. Ukraine Is Short of Ways to Stop Them.
Ukraine is running out of American-made Patriot air-defense interceptors, and is pleading for more.
Molokhia cigarettes: Gaza’s toxic alternative to tobacco
Smokers in Gaza turn to toxic molokhia nicotine cigarettes as tobacco prices surge, causing serious health risks.
Even With U.S. Help, Little Oil Has Gone Through Strait of Hormuz – The New York Times
Even With U.S. Help, Little Oil Has Gone Through Strait of Hormuz The New York TimesShipowners On Edge for News on Hormuz as ‘Dark’ Oil Flows Swell Bloomberg.comLost Gulf oil exports far smaller than thought, traders and shippers …
Visa is handling AI-prompted transactions for OpenAI – but can you trust it?
A new partnership between Visa and OpenAI takes the next step in AI-led purchasing. Here’s what an expert wants you to know.
I usually avoid on-ear headphones, but Marshall has me seriously reconsidering
Marshall revamped its midrange headphones with stellar comfort, repairability, and a marathon battery life.
At the Canadian Screen Awards, the Industry Steps Outside Hollywood’s Shadow
No longer content with being just “Hollywood North,” the Canadian screen industry is asserting itself and telling its own stories.