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Battery‑Powered Ball: A New Era for the 2026 World Cup

May 29, 2026

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature a ball that runs on a small battery and needs charging before every match. The ball, named Trionda, is designed for the three‑nation host countries—Canada, Mexico and the USA—so its name combines “tri” for three with the Spanish word “onda, ” meaning wave. The

technology

Infy steps up with AI at tennis big show

May 29, 2026

Infosys just locked arms with Roland-Garros for another eight years, promising to roll out AI gadgets for fans and insiders alike when the tournament returns in 2026. The tech giant—headquartered in Bengaluru—is betting big on turning a 19th-century clay-court classic into a 21st-century data playgr

sports

Tennis’ quiet Tuscan star: what shapes Lorenzo Musetti under the spotlight

May 29, 2026

Lorenzo Musetti’s racket speaks before he does—one silky one-hander at a time. But where he swings that racket says everything about where he comes from. Born in the stone-blue light of Carrara, a town carved out of marble quarries since Roman times, Musetti grew up breathing Italian air before he b

sports

Sheffield United’s Defence Dilemma: Who Will Hold the Line?

May 28, 2026

The Blades are staring at a shaky back line as summer opens. Only two senior centre‑backs exist, and neither has proven themselves long enough for fans’ trust. The season ended in 13th place, a result that shows the defence needs urgent help if promotion is the goal. Mark McGuinness, signed

entertainment

Canadian Women Powering the Screen

May 27, 2026

The Canadian film and TV scene has grown into a global force, thanks to a group of women who steer budgets, talent and stories. They work in every layer: from federal agencies that fund projects to studios that bring Hollywood productions north, and from festival organizers who showcase local work t

health

Barriers and Boosters for Taking Meds in People with PAD

May 27, 2026

People over 60 in the UK often have peripheral artery disease, a long‑term blockage of blood vessels that can lead to serious heart or limb problems. Even though doctors recommend medicines and lifestyle changes that lower the risk of bad events, many patients do not keep up with their treatment pla

sports

Knicks, Hurricanes, and More: Monday’s Big Game Lineup

May 26, 2026

The New York Knicks began their playoff run by beating the Atlanta Hawks, then lost two games before winning again. They are now on a 5‑game streak and want to reach the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999. Their next test is Game 4 against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena, where they ho

business

India Data‑Centre Boom Could Outpace Schneider’s Whole Business

May 25, 2026

Schneider Electric sees its Indian data‑centre arm growing faster than any other part of the company. The French group expects that, as India ramps up from about 1. 5 GW of data‑centre capacity to between six and eight GW, its India unit could become the company’s largest business in three to five y

health

Surgeon‑Patient’s Battle with Prior Authorisation

May 25, 2026

A surgeon who has led a top joint‑replacement centre finds himself on the other side of the healthcare maze when he is diagnosed with a slow‑growing brain tumour. He shows how the system that was meant to stop waste can, in practice, become a maze that delays treatment and hurts patients. Whil

crypto

Hong Kong Sets New Rules for Crypto Tax Sharing

May 22, 2026

The Hong Kong government plans to roll out a new law on June 3 that will make the country share tax data about cryptocurrency trades with other nations every year. The proposal follows guidance from the Organisation for Economic Co‑operation and Development, which issued a framework for reporting