One thing is certain as the College World Series advances to Omaha, Nebraska: There will be a new national champion in 2025. Defending winner Tennessee was ejected in super regional play by Arkansas, which swept the Volunteers in their best-of-three series. The Razorbacks join LSU to make the SEC the only league with multiple schools…
Apple continues to improve gaming features on Macs with Metal 4 for Apple Silicon on its latest version of macOS Tahoe 26 announced at WWDC 26. The new graphics platform introduces two new technologies (for Apple) designed to make graphics look better and run faster, MetalFX Frame Interpolation and MetalFX denoising. MetalFX Frame Interpolation generates…
How are tariffs and your 401(k) retirement savings intertwined? Experts say a rise in tariffs can lead to several factors that impact your retirement savings. If you think you are financially literate, then try to answer this question: How much of your healthcare expenses do Medicare and other government programs cover in retirement? Over 90%?…
These are the Most Treasured Views in the South From mountains to bayous, the southern United States offers a generous variety of features that make for stunning photography and delightful scenery. This is part of a new USA TODAY network project showcasing breathtaking – and perhaps, underappreciated – views throughout the United States. These are…
Kirby Smart on college football’s future Kirby Smart urges leaders to prioritize the game’s future over personal or conference agendas in playoff talks. If College Football Playoff indeed expands to 16 teams, it will become a more attainable destination for three-loss teams from coast to coast. Bigger playoff could help teams ranging from Alabama and…
Every year, iOS is one of the star attractions of Apple‘s Worldwide Developers Conference keynote. It’s our first official look at new features and other changes that are coming to iPhones in the fall. The 2025 WWDC keynote was no exception, and the most immediate change is to the iOS naming system. As was recently…
McDonald’s brings back Snack Wraps to US restaurants next month McDonald’s confirmed that the Snack Wrap will officially be coming back to restaurants permanently beginning Thursday, July 10. Before McDonald’s serves up Snack Wraps to the masses, it’s time for dessert. The new McFlurry flavor, inspired by a summer campfire treat, is officially available for…
These are the Most Treasured Views in the central U.S. From golden plains to stunning caves and cliffs, the central portion of the United States offers landmarks and natural landscapes that deserve to be on anyone’s summer travel list. This is part of a new USA TODAY network project showcasing breathtaking – and perhaps, underappreciated…
Boxing superstar Canelo Alvarez will return to the ring in September to face undefeated Terence Crawford in a bout streamed live on Netflix. The battle for the unified Super Middleweight title will take place September 13 in Las Vegas, according to a news release from the Saudi Boxing Federation, which is promoting the match in…
The black bear cub will join Sequoia Park Zoo’s two resident black bears, Tule and Ishŭng, who are both three years old. Before and after: Once malnourished, hairless bear is now fully furred The orphaned and once hairless bear cub now weighs nearly 80 pounds, fully furred and has all the energy in the world….
