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NBA moving toward AI-automated officiating system to eliminate replay delays, Adam Silver says
The NBA is moving toward AI-automated officiating to eliminate replay delays and address foul-baiting criticism during the Western Conference playoffs.
Clint Dempsey invokes broken nose, heart procedures to show how much playing for USMNT in World Cup meant
Clint Dempsey believes the USMNT has what it takes to make a run at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on home soil, recalling his own sacrifices for country.
Tick bite ER visits hit highest seasonal level in years as doctors warn of disease surge
CDC data shows tick bite-related ER visits are at their highest seasonal levels in years, with doctors urging prevention amid a tick-borne disease surge.
Federal government’s landlord joins Vance fraud crackdown as White House widens hunt: ‘Critical force’
The General Services Administration joins the White House fraud task force to combat waste and abuse in federal contracting and procurement systems.
DAN GAINOR: Gen Z is right to be angry, but Boomers are not the real enemy
A self-described Boomer explores the generational war with Gen Z over housing costs, student debt and AI fears, arguing both sides have valid points.
Harvard appointment of Nicholas Kristof’s wife to key role draws criticism from students, alumni
Harvard faces criticism for naming Sheryl WuDunn, wife of controversial NYT columnist Nicholas Kristof, as vice chair of the Board of Overseers executive committee.
Pentagon slashes NATO combat commitments as Trump pushes Europe to defend itself
The Pentagon informed allies it plans to reduce U.S. military contributions to NATO by one-third to one-half amid a push for European burden-sharing.
Social media erupts after Jill Biden reveals she was ‘horrified’ watching Joe’s disastrous debate
Jill Biden recalled fearing Joe Biden was having a stroke during his 2024 debate against Trump, sparking criticism from conservatives and media figures.
SEC coaches say they feel ‘misled’ after voting to make their conference schedules harder
SEC coaches say they felt misled about voting for nine conference games, claiming they expected it to lead to a 16-team playoff expansion that never came.