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Cubs look to break Pirates' road win streak

Pittsburgh Pirates (8-5, second in the NL Central) vs. Chicago Cubs (6-7, fifth in the NL Central) Chicago; Saturday, 1:20 p.m. CDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Pirates: Braxton Ashcraft (1-1, 2.25 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, 11 strikeouts); Cubs: Edward Cabrera (1-0, 0.00 ERA, 0.69 WHIP, nine strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cubs -149, Pirates +124; over/under is 6 1/2 runs [...]

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New York, NY NY Post Apr 11
China plans to deliver air defense systems to Iran during fragile cease-fire deal: report

The move would be "provocative," considering China played a major role in brokering the fragile cease-fire deal between Iran and the US earlier this week.

Science New Atlas Apr 11
World's most powerful three-wheeled scooter comes from an unlikely brand

Here I am, talking about a scooter that is more powerful than most motorcycles that some people will ever own. And it doesn’t even come from the likes of Honda, Yamaha, or any other usual suspects. Rather, it comes from Kymco, a scooter manufacturer from Taiwan.Continue ReadingCategory: Motorcycles, TransportTags: Kymco, Trike, Scooter, Yamaha, Piaggio

New York, NY NY Post Apr 11
How San Francisco is licking crime — and offering hope forAmerica

Unlike some of the city’s other adventures, this one is actually working out. 

New York, NY NY Post Apr 11
Just how far can we go with roller coasters?

Amusement parks around the world are locked in a race to build the fastest, tallest and most terrifying roller coasters imaginable. Engineers are pushing the limits of speed, height and G-forces, designing rides that twist, drop and launch like never before.  But as coasters reach new extremes, the thrill comes with genuine risk, raising the...

Albany, NY NEWS10 ABC Apr 11
04/11/2026: Decent Weekend, Warmer Next Week

The weekend isn't an A+ weather-wise, but temperatures will be close to where they should be with dry conditions carrying us into Sunday afternoon. A warm front will then increase our rain chances later Sunday and beyond, but will also bring a taste of early summer to the region as temperatures approach 80 towards the middle of next week.

USA NPR Apr 11
The Great Green Wall's one of the world's most ambitious eco-projects. Is it working?

It's a global effort with a multibillion dollar price tag. Among its aims: re-greening nearly 250 million acres, planting 4,000 miles of trees, helping farmers, creating jobs, sequestering carbon.

Science ScienceAlert Apr 11
This Week in Science: Artemis II Returns, a Chimp 'Civil War', And More!

Our weekly science news roundup.ScienceAlert stories are written, fact-checked, and edited by humans, never generated by AI. Don't miss a story, subscribe here.

Technology Wired Apr 11
Best Electric Cargo Bikes (2026): Urban Arrow, Lectric, Tern, and More

You don't need a car to tote around kids and cup holders. I rode cargo ebikes for miles to find the best one for your buck.

Science PhysOrg Apr 11
Researchers enhance original forestry decision-making software

Mississippi State researchers have developed an updated version of a widely used forestry decision-making tool, improving accessibility and usability while maintaining its analytical strength.

Environment BBC Environment Apr 11
World's first safari park celebrates 60 years

Staff at Longleat Safari Park share their memories of working there.

Science PhysOrg Apr 11
Top takeaways from the Artemis II mission

NASA's Artemis II mission sent four astronauts—three Americans and one Canadian—on the first lunar flyby in more than 50 years.