A new technique could solve one of the biggest challenges in making future computer chips from ultrathin materials. Researchers found that coating molybdenum disulfide with oxygen or fluorine lets manufacturers remove just the top layer of atoms much more safely during plasma processing. The result is a cleaner, more controlled path toward smaller and more capable electronics.

Weston McKennie and Tim Weah share a bond that has become one of the defining relationships inside the U.S. locker room

Residents of an Encino neighborhood said a home reportedly being used to create adult content has brought chaos and disruptive activity to their quiet street. The home is located on Weddington Street in an upscale area of the San Fernando Valley. Neighbors described the home as a hotspot for raging parties and constant visitors. Authorities [...]

The chase for the World Cup trophy is on, but that’s not the only hardware up for grabs. The Golden Boot will be given to the player with the most goals at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Though the tournament is less than a week old, a star-studded race has already emerged for the award. Here’s a look at the Golden Boot race through June 16. 1. Lionel Messi, Argentina: 3 goals Lionel Messi opened his and Argentina’s World Cup title defense with a bang, scoring a hat trick in their first group-stage match against Algeria on Tuesday. He also tied the all-time World Cup goals record in the 3-0 victory, reaching 16 and tying Germany’s Miroslav Klose. Messi will have a chance to surpass Klose when Argentina battles Austria at Dallas Stadium on Monday. 2026 World Cup

Justin Wrobleski pitched six scoreless innings and Shohei Ohtani provided all the scoring with a solo home run as the Dodgers shut out the Rays.

4 things to know about the weather: Early AM sprinkles Warm, sunny afternoon Steamy Thursday, PM storms Weekend still looks good A fast moving surge of summertime heat and humidity in on the way. Southwest winds will pick up speed Wednesday and remain quite strong through the end of the day Thursday. The clouds that rolled in last night will deliver a few sprinkles of rain first thing Wednesday morning before getting pushed out of the area by the increasing wind. Mostly sunny skies Wednesday afternoon will help push temperatures back to near 90° with higher humidity levels than Tuesday. It will remain quite a bit milder Wednesday night with most areas staying at or above 70° by Thursday morning. Hot, humid and quite windy conditions are coming Thursday. Highs will be near 95°. Gusty southwest winds near 30 mph will help offset the near 100° heat index. There will be isolated storms late Thursday afternoon and evening. Storm coverage won’t be much but wha

A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for parts of far northern Maine on Wednesday afternoon. See live interactive weather radar below. Top ten days may be behind us (for now), but today still stands tall. Highs will sneak up near 80 as clouds thicken in the afternoon. Some sprinkles may pop up along outer Route 2 toward Fitchburg, Gardner, and drift up to southern New Hampshire, but the rest of the area looks dry. Far from it tomorrow as rain catches up to us early on. While it appears we may miss out on the heavy amounts, there’s still a quarter to third of an inch at play. And that doesn’t include the potential for thunderstorms in the afternoon. While there are still a few questions as to where they flare up, the threat has not diminished. Severity is a function of how much sun we see (more sun=more intense), and right now there doesn’t appear to be enough time between when the morning rain moves out and the storms fire up. Still, any cells w

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A minimally invasive treatment that blocks inflammation-driving blood vessels in the knee provided significant pain relief and improved function for osteoarthritis patients, with benefits lasting at least a year. The procedure was safe, highly successful, and could offer a new alternative for people seeking relief before considering knee replacement.

Aaron Judge was in rare form Tuesday afternoon at a Yankees HOPE Week event honoring Dunia Sibomana-Rodriguez.

Scientists are beginning to explore a hidden world of thousands of food chemicals that go far beyond the nutrients listed on nutrition labels. This “nutritional dark matter” may hold the key to understanding disease risk, healthy aging, and why different diets affect people in dramatically different ways.