Three potential paths forward for the Astros: From…
Keep going for it, do a soft rebuild or start from scratch? Houston will have to make a decision sooner rather than later. Source link
Thermoreversible biogel may solve a hairy problem for wearable brain-monitoring systems
An important tool for health care practitioners, the electroencephalography (EEG) system measures electrical activity in the brain through electrodes placed on the scalp, but it can be surprisingly difficult to obtain reliable readings. Hair interferes with contact between the electrodes and the skin, and the gels used to repair those connections often dry out over…
Graham signals Cuban liberation ‘close at hand’ as tensions simmer
Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) on Friday doubled down on his claims that Cuba is about to be liberated, amid threats from the White House to take military action against the island. “I believe the liberation of the wonderful people of Cuba from the clutches of communism is at hand,” Graham wrote in a post on…
Spirit Airlines’ collapse, high gas prices, airfares test limits of summer vacation spending
Travelers walk through the terminal at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on May 1, 2026. Leslie Josephs | CNBC Higher fuel prices are testing how badly consumers want to travel this summer, whether flying or driving. Airfare hasn’t been this high since May 2022, when airlines stumbled out of the pandemic with aircraft and employee…
Brian Burns doing it all for his nephew, autism awareness
The success of veteran defensive tackle Brian Burns has opened the door for him to show his true purpose. Source link
'Abusively presented spat': Judge dismisses author Michael Wolff's suit against Melania Trump
A federal judge on Friday dismissed Michael Wolff’s lawsuit against first lady Melania Trump, which he launched after he threatened to sue the author for defamation. “There are several features of this case that make it complex: the prominence of the personalities involved, the scandalous content of the underlying statements, and, frankly, the inappropriate level…
Food, travel prices rise this summer
Miodrag Ignjatovic | E+ | David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images U.S. consumers will shell out more for everything from fuel to hot dogs and hamburgers heading into Memorial Day weekend as the Iran War reignites inflation. Total inflation for shoppers rose 3.8% in April from the same month a year ago, the…
American investment in Liga MX: The growing appeal…
Liga MX is “the least explored, biggest opportunity in global sports”, according to a Mexican club owner. Source link
Hooters aims to rebrand as family-friendly restaraunt
According to CEO Neil Kiefer, Hooters is attempting to change its brand image. Source link
Three signs from APEC that the U.S., China remain far apart on trade
China’s Commerce Minister Wang Wentao held a press conference on May 23, 2026, at the end of the APEC trade ministers’ meeting in Suzhou, China. CNBC | Evelyn Cheng SUZHOU, China — Just over a week after the U.S. and Chinese presidents met in Beijing, the world’s two largest economies are sending different messages about…