The sure bet? Sports gambling will become an even bigger player, researcher says
Not long ago—1992, in fact—Congress passed a bill that essentially blocked sports betting nationwide, save for a few states. The law was ruled unconstitutional in 2018, and the scene changed quickly: Last year, Americans legally wagered nearly $1.....»»
Family conditions may have more of an impact on upward social mobility than gender inequality
Family conditions—specifically, how similar one's social status and background is to one's parents' status—may play a bigger role in determining how easily an individual can shift into a wealthier socioeconomic class than gender inequality, accor.....»»
Apple TV app adds new ‘Catch Up’ feature for live streaming sports in MLS Season Pass
Apple today announced a new ‘Catch Up’ feature as part of MLS Season Pass. When joining a live stream for a game in progress, viewers can catch up on the action by watching a series of clips of highlights that have already happened during the gam.....»»
Thinner design Apple products, bigger screen Apple Watch rumors, more iOS 18 tidbits
Benjamin and Chance are back with a review of this week’s Apple news, including thoughts on the rumored bigger watch sizes coming this fall, Apple’s plans to design thinner iPhone and MacBook Pro models, and the abrupt cancellation of Apple Pay L.....»»
Using soil bacteria to help accelerate discovery of new antibiotics
Northeastern researcher Kim Lewis is spearheading an effort to accelerate discovery of new antibiotics as part of a multi-institutional project to tackle the growing problem of antibiotic resistance......»»
Researcher: Improving gender equality will help end violence against women, but it"s only part of the puzzle
The spike in reports of women murdered by men this year has prompted widespread conversations across Australia about how we end gender-based violence. Much of this discussion has been about the importance of creating a more gender-equal society......»»
Many sports are tightening transgender policies. Can inclusion co-exist with fairness, physical safety and integrity?
The inclusion of trans women athletes—women who were assigned male at birth—is one of the most controversial issues in world sports......»»
Best 70-inch TV deals: big screen for sports for $410
Grab a new big screen TV at a discount with these 70-inch TV deals, which include the likes of LG, Samsung, and Hisense......»»
How Apple"s Game Mode is expanding to iOS and iPadOS -- and how to turn it off
Apple is making a bigger drive for people to game on iOS 18 and iPadOS 18, but Game Mode can be annoying. Here's what it is, and how to turn it off.The Game Mode indicator in iOS 18The WWDC 2024 keynote was surprisingly game-forward, with multiple an.....»»
Kuo: Apple Watch Series 10 to feature larger display and thinner chassis, approaching Ultra screen size
In his latest note, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo wrote that he believes the upcoming Apple Watch Series 10 will feature a thinner chassis and a larger display, compared to . What is perhaps most surprising is just how much bigger Kuo believes the screens are.....»»
Researchers report on effectiveness of violence against women campaigns during sports events
In a paper published in the journal Event Management, researchers have investigated the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games and its One Million Stars to End Violence (OMSTEV) campaign to see how effective such a campaign was when connected to a major.....»»
Anti-Asian rhetoric during the pandemic negatively impacted employment and earnings, new research finds
A first-of-its-kind study, led by a Northeastern University researcher, examined how racial bias and political rhetoric against Asians and other underrepresented groups in the United States impacted their employment status in the wake of the COVID-19.....»»
A Quiet Place is getting even bigger with a video game out this year
Saber Interactive is publishing A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead, a single-player horror game due out later this year......»»
You Asked: Why are bigger TVs so much more expensive?
This week on You Asked: Why are bigger TVs so much more expensive? Contrast enhancer on TVs, yay or nay? Is TV brightness about to hit a power wall?.....»»
If you have to watch one Netflix movie in June, stream this one
Netflix is now streaming one of the best sports movies ever made. Find out what it is and why you should watch it......»»
US Olympic trials live stream: Can you watch for free?
US athletes will attempt to qualify for the 2024 Summer Olympics across many sports over the next few weeks. Here's how to watch a live stream of all of it......»»
Sudan food emergency: Local researcher unpacks scale of the disaster and what action is needed
The UN recently warned of the risk of famine in Sudan. The war between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces has killed civilians and devastated livelihoods on a massive scale. Around 18 million people are already acutely hungry, includi.....»»
Apple dancing with Microsoft for most valuable company in the US crown
Apple's AI announcements at WWDC have sent its stock rising and it briefly knocked Microsoft off the top spot on Wednesday.Apple CEO Tim Cook and an aerial view of Apple ParkWhile Nvidia has become a third player in this game, it's been chiefly Micro.....»»
We have a moral responsibility to help low-income nations restore coral reefs, says researcher
The fourth global coral bleaching event is underway. It won't be the last......»»
UAW, Ultium Cells reach tentative agreement
The UAW and Ultium Cells have come to a tentative agreement on improvements in wages, health and safety measures after 18 months of negotiation. The agreement serves as a local supplement to the bigger master contract of the Detroit 3......»»
Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn is a ‘Soulslite,’ but I don’t feel a difference yet
Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn touts itself as a Soulslite, but its familiar gameplay shows that the Dark Souls formula is in need of a bigger shake-up......»»