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Health

The Santa Fe Handbike Tour

Related media - Recent news The nervous energy was palpable as hundreds of cyclists, dressed in colorful Lycra suits, awaited the start of the 50-mile ride known as Medio Siglo from the Santa Fe Railyard, a hub of art galleries, restaurants, and a farmers market in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Finally, we began pedaling through town with eight motorcycle cops clearing the road and guarding intersections. We passed the Roundhouse, where the New Mexico Legislature meets. We passed Museum Hill, home to four museums exploring the Native American Southwest, the Spanish colonial past, and more. After about twelve miles, Santa…

Political changes in France after early elections

12

Jul

By William Lee

Political changes in France after early elections

More news - Recent news After Sunday's snap legislative elections in France, the nation faces a deadlocked parliament and significant political uncertainty. No major political faction, left, center or right, has won an outright majority. The left-wing New Popular Front emerged as the leading group with 178 seats. President Emmanuel Macron's centrist coalition followed with 150 seats, while Marine Le Pen's anti-immigration Rassemblement National party and its allies secured 142 seats. Contrary to expectations, the National Rally did not win a clear victory. A strategic move by centrists and leftists to form a "republican front" against the National Rally in…

From Secret Project to Ubiquitous Tool: A Decade of Statcast

12

Jul

By William Lee

Sports

From Secret Project to Ubiquitous Tool: A Decade of Statcast

Related media - Breaking news This article delves into the fascinating history of Statcast, Major League Baseball's revolutionary tracking system. It's a tale of unexpected beginnings, technological innovation, and profound impact on the sport. Mysterious Email Sparks Innovation In 2011, a seemingly random email landed in the inbox of Cláudio Silva, a Brazilian data science professor who was unfamiliar with baseball. Major League Baseball was starting a “secret project” to track players and ball movement in real time. Intrigued by the challenge, Silva and fellow expert Carlos Dietrich partnered with MLB, laying the groundwork for what would become Statcast. From…

Middle East Crisis: Cigarette Smuggling in Gaza and Its Impact on Aid Convoys

12

Jul

By William Lee

New miscellaneous

Middle East Crisis: Cigarette Smuggling in Gaza and Its Impact on Aid Convoys

More news - Recent news A significant problem is now affecting humanitarian aid convoys trying to deliver essential goods to the starving population of Gaza: attacks by organized groups looking not for flour or medicine, but for cigarettes hidden in the cargo. In the tightly controlled Gaza Strip, where Israel meticulously inspects every incoming truck, cigarettes have become extremely rare, often selling for $25 to $30 apiece. Smugglers in Egypt have hidden them in sacks of flour, diapers and even watermelons donated by the United Nations, according to aid agencies and Israeli officials who shared information with The New York…

Ferrari Ventures Into Electric Age Amid Industry Challenges

12

Jul

By William Lee

Technology

Ferrari Ventures Into Electric Age Amid Industry Challenges

More news - Breaking news In a new factory in northern Italy, Ferrari chassis slide onto robot trucks as engineers in cherry-red uniforms add components like the engine block, dashboard, and steering wheel, turning these bodies into hybrids. Soon: fully electric. There’s a lot at stake in Ferrari’s €200 million “e-building,” which opened last month. Almost twice the size of Rome’s Colosseum, the factory aims to propel the 77-year-old sports car maker, famous for the roar of its combustion engines, into the age of electrification. However, this effort comes at a delicate time for the auto industry. The transition to…

Tesla’s Decline in U.S. Electric Vehicle Market Dominance

11

Jul

By William Lee

Business

Tesla’s Decline in U.S. Electric Vehicle Market Dominance

Related media - News 24 hours Tesla’s U.S. electric vehicle market share fell below 50% for the first time in the second quarter of the year, according to recent estimates from research firm Cox Automotive. Tesla’s share fell to 49.7% from 59.3% in the same period last year. The decline is notable as battery-powered vehicle sales have hit record highs during the same time frame. From April to June, Tesla faced increasing competition from General Motors, Ford, Hyundai, and Kia. Cox Automotive estimates, based on filings, company reports, and other data, highlight this shift. The latest quarter marks a significant…