Giants-Cubs Series Preview

SPORTS

The Cubs and Giants meet again at Oracle Park this week in very different places than when they last faced off in May. Back then, San Francisco was surging and took two of three from Chicago, but since then, the Cubs have gone 54-39 while the Giants stumbled with a 39-54 mark. Chicago’s lineup has … Read more

How to Watch Seattle Storm vs Indiana Fever: Live Stream WNBA, Start Time

SPORTS

The Seattle Storm (20-18) head to Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Tuesday to face the Indiana Fever (19-18) in a crucial late-season showdown with playoff seeding on the line.Seattle comes into the matchup riding a three-game win streak, fueled by Nneka Ogwumike’s standout 30-point showing in their tight 84-82 victory over the Washington Mystics. That surge has … Read more

Birmingham metro elections 2025: Your complete guide to local races

POLITICS

On Tuesday, Aug. 26, voters across the Birmingham metro area will decide who leads their cities for the next four years, with ballots featuring hotly contested mayoral races, council elections, and even structural shifts in local government. In Birmingham, Mayor Randall Woodfin seeks a third term against eight challengers ranging from veteran politicians to first-time … Read more

Want to Run Faster Laps In an Old Car? Bolt on Some Modern Tires

AUTOMOBILE

Simulation software once reserved for motorsport—Formula 1, WEC, IMSA—has now become a cornerstone in the development of street-car tires. Engineers can virtually design and optimize a tire’s contact patch, construction, and materials before a single prototype is built. Racing’s demand for performance has also pushed innovations like asymmetric sidewall stiffness, refined belt angles, and advanced … Read more

Acute kidney injury in kids: When do they need dialysis?

HEALTH

Kidneys keep the body healthy by removing waste, balancing fluids and salts, and controlling blood pressure. They are essential for overall well-being and proper body function. Sudden kidney failure, called Acute Kidney Injury (AKI), can develop in children over hours or days and may be life-threatening. Common causes include dehydration, severe infections, immune-related injuries, certain … Read more