Sara Spinelli

"Chaos in Vegas: Will the Athletics' $1.75 billion stadium ever rise on the Strip?"

"Chaos in Vegas: Will the Athletics' $1.75 billion stadium ever rise on the Strip?"

It was just after 8 a.m. on a clear late June morning, but temperatures had already climbed to 85°F (29°C). Despite the desert’s usual dry heat, a large air-conditioned tent stood on the former Tropicana hotel site, demolished in a controlled explosion last October. Athletics owner

"NHL players set for Olympic comeback in 2026 after 12-year hiatus"

"NHL players set for Olympic comeback in 2026 after 12-year hiatus"

World’s Top Hockey Players Set for Olympic Return After 12-Year Absence For the first time since 2014, elite hockey players will compete at the Olympic Games once again after officials confirmed participation in the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano-Cortina. The National Hockey League (NHL), the players’ union (NHLPA), the

"Macron, Putin Hold First Call in 3 Years; Iran Talks Central"

"Macron, Putin Hold First Call in 3 Years; Iran Talks Central"

French President Emmanuel Macron spoke with Russian leader Vladimir Putin for the first time in three years on Tuesday, aiming to ease tensions in the Iran crisis. Macron had avoided direct contact with Putin since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, but concerns have grown that the lack

"AI discovers paint formula to cool buildings more effectively"

"AI discovers paint formula to cool buildings more effectively"

AI-Developed Paint Could Help Cool Cities and Lower Energy Use, Study Finds Researchers have found that a new type of paint, designed using artificial intelligence, may help reduce excessive urban heat and lower the need for air conditioning in cities. Experts in material science developed coatings that can keep buildings

"Tennis in Gaming: From Pong to Wii Sports and Its Unexpected Impact"

"Tennis in Gaming: From Pong to Wii Sports and Its Unexpected Impact"

With Wimbledon in full swing, now is a good time to make a possibly provocative statement: tennis is the most significant sport in the history of video games. While today’s big titles may include football, American football, and basketball simulations, tennis was foundational to the medium. In 1958, scientist

"EU's 2040 emissions goal marks step back from climate leadership"

"EU's 2040 emissions goal marks step back from climate leadership"

For much of the last three decades, the European Union has been at the forefront of global efforts to address climate change. The bloc achieved significant cuts in greenhouse gas emissions under the Kyoto Protocol, pioneered climate legislation, established the first emissions trading system in 2005, and played a key

Eastern Europe braces for heatwave as France clashes on AC use.

Eastern Europe braces for heatwave as France clashes on AC use.

As temperatures soared across Germany, meteorologists warned that record highs could be surpassed. The German weather service, DWD, predicted peaks of up to 40°C (104°F) in some regions, urging residents to stay hydrated and avoid prolonged sun exposure. In France, the debate over air conditioning intensified. Marine Le