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A Quick Look at Why San Diego Still Lacks a Pickleball Home

July 2, 2026

The city of San Diego has promised to build a pickleball court at Robb Field, but the plan never got funded and now looks like it could be delayed until the 2030s. Players have been told to wait for studies, plans and money, but the sport’s rapid growth shows a different story. Pickleball is o

business

Krafton and Unknown Worlds Reach New Deal After Big Dispute

July 2, 2026

The big fight between Krafton and the team behind Subnautica 2 ended with a fresh agreement. Krafton will give bonuses to every employee at Unknown Worlds, not just the ones who were there when Krafton bought the studio in 2021. The payments will come out over three years, giving the staff a s

education

New Loan Rules Hit Medical Students, Spark Legal Backlash

July 1, 2026

A recent court decision has reversed a federal move that would have sharply cut the amount of money nursing students could borrow. The ruling, issued by Judge Beryl Howell, restored full loan limits for nursing programs that had been reduced under a policy finalized by the Department of Education la

weather

How Heat and Rain Talk in Ghana’s Climate

July 1, 2026

The study looks at how the highest and lowest daily temperatures relate to rainfall in Ghana over four decades. It uses a statistical tool called Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling, or PLS‑SEM, to untangle the confusing link between temperature and rain when those temperatures are cl

politics

Alaska's long-awaited gas pipeline faces last-minute hurdles

June 30, 2026

For half a century, Alaskans have heard promises about a natural gas pipeline that never materialized. Countless studies, proposals, and false starts came and went, often because the project seemed too complex or too costly. Then came a private developer willing to put real money on the table, sign

weather

Heat Crisis Over Paris Funerals

June 29, 2026

Paris is feeling the chill of an unexpected heat wave. The city’s mortuary owners are receiving a steady stream of calls, each one asking if there is still space for another body. The main cold room in a busy facility now holds 32 bodies, the maximum it can safely store. When families call to arr

technology

Do Hisense TVs really last as long as they should?

June 29, 2026

Hisense TVs are popular because they’re cheap, but how long they actually last is a big question. Most TVs today don’t even make it past four years before problems pop up. Hisense models often face screen flickering, software crashes, and remote issues—problems that can sometimes be fixed, but not a

entertainment

Why Hollywood keeps missing the big picture

June 29, 2026

Film director Christopher Nolan argues that Hollywood’s biggest misstep isn’t flashy effects or weak scripts, but its fear of doing something truly different. Instead of betting on fresh voices, many studios keep rehashing safe sequels and formula plots. The result? Audiences increasingly skip theat

sports

World Cup 2026 Host Spotlight: How Santa Clara Won Hearts Beyond the Big Names

June 29, 2026

Santa Clara didn’t get Argentina or England this World Cup, but that didn’t stop fans from filling the stadium anyway. While other cities dazzled with superstar teams, the Bay Area’s modest lineup—Switzerland, Qatar, Algeria, Jordan twice—actually turned out to be a hidden gem for niche fandoms. Ara

sports

What makes a basketball legend? For one Aggie, it wasn't just stats

June 29, 2026

Some athletes rise to fame quietly. Others leave a trail of records and jerseys hanging in halls. Anita Maxwell did both. She never planned to become New Mexico State’s basketball GOAT—she just showed up, played hard, and never left the spotlight. Her career started small. As a freshman, Maxwell ba