A Taiwanese town embraces a slow pace of life through a snail race Posted June 6, 2026 The Taiwanese town of Fenglin has grown a reputation as a place where life moves slowly, and people can catch their breath. Rather than push against this rhythm, the town of aroun…
Air conditioning battery program for renters could help cities manage grid stress during heat waves Posted June 5, 2026 When a heat wave hits, millions of air conditioners switch on at once, straining the electric grid and driving up the risk of outages—and residents' power bills. …
Japan’s Sony reports declining profit but expects a record for this year Posted June 4, 2026 Japanese electronics and entertainment giant Sony Group Corp. reported a 3.4% drop in its annual profit but projected a comeback to record profits for the current fiscal
Extreme heat could impact the World Cup games. Here’s what cities are doing to prepare Posted June 3, 2026 As global temperatures rise, extreme heat could threaten athletes, fans, workers, and officials during this year’s World Cup games. Exposure to extreme heat can lead to nausea,…
AI smart glasses to help visually impaired runners take on the London Marathon Posted June 2, 2026 Visually impaired runners are using AI-powered smart glasses as they prepare for the London Marathon. The glasses are not designed specifically f…
College students wary of the job market are changing course in search of ‘AI-proof’ majors Posted June 1, 2026 Two years ago, Josephine Timperman arrived at college with a plan. She declared a major in business analytics, figuring she'd learn niche skills that would stand …
Australia moves to tax Meta, Google, and TikTok to fund newsrooms Posted May 31, 2026 Australia has proposed taxing digital giants Meta, Google, and TikTok on a part of their revenue to pay for news reporters. In April, the government released the draft legislation…
In a remote German village, mail is delivered by boat during warmer months Posted May 30, 2026 Andrea Bunar had been waiting for months for the arrival of spring and the day she could finally deliver the mail by barge again through the narrow waterw…
Uber moves toward becoming an ‘everything app’ with hotel bookings powered by Expedia Posted May 29, 2026 Uber is expanding into a different side of the travel business: hotels. The ride-hailing and delivery company said that users of its app can now book hotel rooms. Uber is using…
Do you prefer to pay income taxes or sales taxes? Missouri voters will get to choose Posted May 28, 2026 It’s not every day—or even every decade—that voters are presented a decision like this: Should the state's individual income tax be eliminated? When that question appears on a …