Author: Tanjid Osman

Sandy Brondello has made history by being named the first head coach of the Toronto Tempo, the WNBA’s newest team and the first franchise outside the United States. The announcement came Tuesday, confirming earlier reports about her appointment. The 57-year-old Australian coach said she was drawn to the opportunity to build a team from the ground up in a new country. “I had a few options, but I was really intrigued about starting from the beginning and working with great people,” Brondello said after the official announcement. “This is Canada’s team, and that’s very exciting. I’m ready for every challenge.”…

Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn has taken full responsibility for the serious injury suffered by quarterback Jayden Daniels. Daniels, who had one of the most impressive rookie seasons in NFL history, dislocated his left elbow during Sunday’s 38-7 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Although Daniels throws with his right arm, the injury is severe enough to cast doubt on the remainder of his season. The injury was so serious that the television broadcast avoided replays, and several players turned away as medical staff treated Daniels on the field. Many critics argued that Daniels should not have played at all…

Ukraine’s military has introduced a computer game-style drone system that has gone “viral” among troops, rewarding points for successful strikes that can be exchanged for weapons and drones. The Army of Drones Bonus System is now being extended to artillery, reconnaissance, and logistics operations, according to Ukraine’s first deputy prime minister, Mykhailo Fedorov. The program, launched over a year ago, allows drone teams to compete for points, which can be spent in an online store called Brave1, stocked with over 100 types of drones, autonomous vehicles, and other equipment. Teams with names like Achilles and Phoenix lead the leaderboard, encouraging…

Microsoft plans to expand its workforce again, CEO Satya Nadella said during a podcast interview on Friday. The company expects artificial intelligence tools to reshape how employees work, paving the way for growth with greater efficiency. Microsoft’s employee base remained flat at 228,000 during the 2025 fiscal year, which ended in June. Multiple rounds of layoffs reduced the workforce by over 6,000, with an additional 9,000 employees let go in July. Despite the reductions, Nadella said headcount growth is on the horizon—but with “a lot more leverage” thanks to AI. Over the next year, Microsoft employees will undergo a process…

The Los Angeles Dodgers kept their championship hopes alive Friday night, defeating the Toronto Blue Jays 3–1 in Game 6 to force a winner-take-all Game 7 on Saturday. The Dodgers ended Toronto’s ninth-inning rally with a dramatic double play, silencing the Rogers Centre crowd eager for the city’s first World Series title in 32 years. Yoshinobu Yamamoto was outstanding once again for the Dodgers. The 27-year-old right-hander outdueled Kevin Gausman for the second time this week, allowing only one run on five hits over six innings while striking out six. Yamamoto improved to 4–1 in the postseason with a 1.56…

Emma Sears scored her first international hat-trick, guiding the United States women’s national team to a commanding 6-0 victory over New Zealand in a friendly match on Wednesday night in Kansas City, Missouri. Catarina Macario added two goals, while Rose Lavelle scored one. Michelle Cooper contributed with two key assists, helping the USWNT extend their perfect record against New Zealand to 20 wins, one draw, and one loss. The US team, now 10-3-0 in 2025, concluded a three-match series of friendlies after previously splitting two matches with Portugal. Claudia Dickey played a crucial role in goal, making two saves, while…

With growing reluctance to visit the United States, Europe offers many destinations that capture the same charm and adventure. From beaches to deserts, mountains to cities, travelers can enjoy experiences reminiscent of classic American holidays without leaving the continent. Portugal’s Santa Cruz rivals California’s coast for surf and sunshine. With nearly 300 sunny days a year, excellent waves, and wide sandy beaches, this small town along the Costa de Prata delivers a Golden State experience. Former fishing village streets, a quaint beachside turret, and local eateries give visitors a true taste of Portugal. Surf schools and chic accommodations like Noah…

Vladimir Guerrero Jr hit a two-run homer off Shohei Ohtani as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-2 in Game 4 of the World Series. The win ties the series 2-2. Guerrero’s seventh postseason homer set a new franchise record and gave Toronto the lead after the Dodgers scored first for the fourth straight game. The homer helped the Blue Jays bounce back quickly from their 18-inning loss in Game 3. Shane Bieber made his first World Series start, allowing just one run into the sixth inning. He gave up four hits and struck out three in…

Nvidia, the leading AI chip maker, will build seven new supercomputers for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), CEO Jensen Huang announced Tuesday. The machines will support nuclear weapons research and explore alternative energy sources, including nuclear fusion. The largest supercomputer will use 100,000 Nvidia Blackwell chips and will be built in partnership with Oracle. Huang spoke at Nvidia’s GTC conference in Washington, D.C., highlighting $500 billion in bookings for the company’s Blackwell and Rubin chips over the next five quarters. Nvidia also revealed partnerships with Nokia and Palantir Technologies. The deal with Nokia, including a $1 billion investment, aims…

Many modern homes now feature large televisions, but a new study suggests that upgrading to an ultra-high-definition (4K or 8K) model may offer little visual benefit for most viewers. Scientists from the University of Cambridge and Meta, the parent company of Facebook, found that for an average-sized living room, a 4K or 8K screen provides no noticeable difference in image sharpness compared with a 2K display, similar to those used in computer monitors and laptops. “At a certain viewing distance, it doesn’t matter how many pixels you add. It’s just, I suppose, wasteful because your eye can’t really detect it,”…