Voters will judge Trump on the economy
Trump’s strikes on Iran, and the subsequent closure of the Strait of Hormuz, have driven oil prices up, with a barrel of Brent crude, a major oil benchmark, hitting a four-year high of $126 on Thursday. It has since fallen…
18th-century mechanical volcano roars to life 250 years later
A mechanical artwork first imagined in 1775 to recreate the eruption of Italy’s Mount Vesuvius has been brought to life for the first time, 250 years after it was conceived. The revival was made possible through modern technology and the…
Payout for trifecta, superfecta and more
The Kentucky Derby has always been the most exciting two minutes in sports, but with betting on the action now easier than ever, that’s even truer in 2026. Whether you’re simply trying to pick a winner at Churchill Downs or…
