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
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
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
Democrats won a special election in Iowa on Tuesday, flipping a longtime Republican state Senate seat and breaking the GOP’s supermajority. The victory gives Democrats 17 seats in the chamber to Republicans’ 33. Catelin Drey, a Democrat, defeated Republican Christopher Prosch in a special election to fill the seat of the late GOP state Sen. … Read more
When it comes to the most anticipated movies of 2026 and 2027, Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars lead the pack. Much like Infinity War and Endgame, these films are expected to mark the end of an era in the MCU, with major character exits likely. According to Marvel insider Alex Perez, the stories of … Read more
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
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) – Horry County Schools kicked off the new academic year with its first board meeting, focusing heavily on boosting student literacy. The district unveiled its “Rise with Reading” initiative, which aims for 95% of students to read at or above grade level by 2030. Currently, that number sits at around 74%. … Read more
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