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This article first appeared in the January 2026 edition of World Soccer Magazine Football is a complex game. An action taken in one area to rectify one issue will almost certainly have a knock-on effect elsewhere, which is why any change to the laws of the game should be undertaken with great caution. Take, for example, the introduction of three points for a win, implemented in the English leagues from 1981-82. The theory, set out by Jimmy Hill, was that it would make football more attacking. In fact, it led to teams with a lead fighting harder to retain it:…

After receiving a text from Joe Rogan, who attended the Oval Office order signing, president allows to FDA to research Ibogaine and other formerly “taboo” psychedelics Following a text from Joe Rogan, President Donald Trump signed an executive order Saturday to hasten the research of psychedelics use to treat mental health disorders. The podcaster joined the president at the White House Saturday for the signing of the order, which will push the Food and Drug Administration to fast-track its review of psychedelics like Ibogaine as part of treatment for military veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, Reuters reports. “Today’s order…

Former President Barack Obama met with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani for the first time on Saturday, where they read to preschoolers and led a sing-along at a child care center.The meeting comes as Mamdani, a democratic socialist, is also trying to build a working relationship with Republican President Trump. The meeting comes just over a week after Mamdani marked his 100th day in office.Obama and Mamdani did not take questions after reading the book “Alone and Together” to the children, and leading a sing-along of “The Wheels on the Bus.”The two leaders discussed the mayor’s vision for New…

Body camera footage of a Chicago police officer fatally shooting his partner last year was released Friday by a civilian oversight commission.Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.Krystal Rivera, 36, a four-year veteran of the department, was shot and killed by officer Carlos Baker on June 5 as they pursued a suspect. Graphic video from his bodycam shows Baker kick in an apartment door, spot another man with a firearm, and say, “Wait,” and “Oh,” as he falls back amid the sound of a single gunshot.Rivera’s bodycam captures her running behind Baker…

By Chris Snellgrove | Published 1 hour ago What was the first episode of Star Trek? That’s actually something of a trick question: not only did The Original Series have an early pilot with (except for Leonard Nimoy) completely different actors, but producers shot episodes in a different order than they were originally shown on television. That first pilot (“The Cage”) would later have some of its footage reused in “The Menagerie” before being released as a separate episode. Meanwhile, “The Man Trap” became the first Star Trek episode that fans saw on television. It’s a very solid sci-fi adventure…

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will face Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Match 32 of IPL 2026 at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow on April 22 at 7:30 PM IST.   LSG come into this match with mixed results at home this season, having lost both matches played at this venue so far. The pitch has shown signs of being competitive but slightly challenging for teams batting first. Rajasthan Royals will look to take advantage of these conditions, especially with chasing teams having success at this ground in IPL 2026.   Ekana Cricket Stadium: Pitch Report…

Ohio State’s impressive 2025 season provided momentum heading into their annual spring game. The defense, freshman wide receiver Chris Henry Jr. and multiple veteran contributors stood out — even in rainy conditions.Head coach Ryan Day split the roster into two separate teams: Scarlet and Gray. The Gray team took home the win, 35-26. Between the returning talent and the debut of their freshman class, the Buckeyes are shaping up to be a dangerous Big Ten competitor.Ryan Day and the Buckeyes finished the season 12-2, falling short of a College Football Playoff run to Miami (Fla.) in the quarterfinals. However, a…

As the Democrats attempt to supplant and replace Donald Trump and the Republicans in the 2026 and 2028 elections, lesson number one should be: Don’t counter Trump’s maximalist policies with maximalism of your own on the issues that got the party into trouble in the 2016 and 2024 elections-especially immigration. Unfortunately, California gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer, the frontrunner after Eric Swalwell’s ignominious withdrawal from the race, has not learned this lesson.

The stage is set for a thrilling finale in the 2025/26 Malta Guinness Women’s Premier League as Hasaacas Ladies FC take on Ampem Darkoa Ladies FC on Sunday, April 19 at the Swedru Stadium. Both teams earned their spots after topping their respective zones and will renew their rivalry in what will be their seventh meeting in a league final. Hasaacas come into this clash with a slight edge, having defeated Ampem Darkoa 2-1 earlier this season in the FA Cup quarter-finals. The Sekondi-based Hasaacas Ladies have been dominant in the Southern Zone, finishing with 40 points from 18 matches.…

A three-judge appeals court panel is allowing construction of President Donald Trump’s White House ballroom to continue — for now.In a decision late Friday, the panel granted an administrative stay of an earlier injunction blocking above-ground construction of the White House ballroom. Last month, U.S. District Judge Richard Leon ruled that Trump can’t build the planned ballroom without authorization from Congress, prompting the White House to appeal the decision.Construction cranes are seen, from the Washington Monument, on the site of the former East Wing of the White House on April 17, 2026, in Washington, D.C.Anna Moneymaker/Getty ImagesLeon revised his ruling this week –…