As BLACKPINK’s Rosé prepares for the release of her debut solo album, rosie, she’s breaking barriers and getting deeply personal — but not without hesitation. | @roses_are_rosie/Instagram In a recent interview with The New York Times, Rosé revealed her struggles with writing about topics like heartbreak and lost love, sharing that K-Pop’s rigid dating culture made […]
All mobile phones must be hearing aid compatible under new FCC rules
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Thursday issued rules requiring that all mobile phones — including smartphones — sold in the U.S. be compatible with hearing aids. The news comes two years after the FDA made hearing aids available to all Americans without a prescription. The FCC has not yet issued a specific timeline for compliance, […]
Is VAR used in Carabao Cup? Rules on Video Assistant Referee technology in EFL Cup tournament
Open to all 92 clubs across the Football League, the EFL Cup (or Carabao Cup as it’s known for sponsorship purposes) is one of the two major annual club knockout competitions in England. First staged in 1960, the EFL Cup brings thrills, excitement and memorable moments to football fans in the UK and around the […]
What is futsal? Rules and format of indoor soccer game explained as 2024 World Cup continues in Uzbekistan
With the 2024 Futsal World Cup being held this month, soccer’s quirkier cousin is being thrust into the mainstream spotlight. A sport dominated mostly by the South American nations, it is often the source of intrigue for football fans around the world given its unique nature and ruleset. The Sporting News explains the basics of […]
Three and Vodafone’s $19B merger hits the skids as UK rules the deal would adversely impact customers and MVNOs
The U.K.’s antitrust regulator has delivered its provisional ruling in a longstanding battle to combine two of the country’s major telecommunication operators. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) says that Three and Vodafone’s planned $ 19 billion merger — announced 15 months ago — could lead to higher prices for consumers, diminished service such as […]