just now (236+ words) New look, who this? As Samsung prepares for the anticipated release of the Galaxy S26 Ultra, whispers of a striking blackout design emerge from industry insiders, hinting at an innovative take on aesthetics that could redefine flagship smartphone styling for 2026. The tipster states, "This time, the Galaxy S26 Ultra black version features a black frame." However, it seems consumers might be in for a slight visual anomaly if this happens. The post on X states, "overall visual bezel is inevitably wider," because of the black edges around the display. The bezels are the black border around a display, a distinct marker that separates the display from its edges. If that and the frame is black, it might give the illusion that the S26 Ultr has massive bezels, when that (might not) be the case. This time, the Galaxy S26 Ultra black version features a…...

just now (236+ words) New look, who this? As Samsung prepares for the anticipated release of the Galaxy S26 Ultra, whispers of a striking blackout design emerge from industry insiders, hinting at an innovative take on aesthetics that could redefine flagship smartphone styling for 2026. The tipster states, "This time, the Galaxy S26 Ultra black version features a black frame." However, it seems consumers might be in for a slight visual anomaly if this happens. The post on X states, "overall visual bezel is inevitably wider," because of the black edges around the display. The bezels are the black border around a display, a distinct marker that separates the display from its edges. If that and the frame is black, it might give the illusion that the S26 Ultr has massive bezels, when that (might not) be the case. This time, the Galaxy S26 Ultra black version features a…...

just now (265+ words) Hundreds of flights were canceled or delayed across the United States on Sunday after a winter storm battered the Midwest over the weekend. About 240 flights into or out of Chicago's O'Hare International Airport were canceled as of 11 a.m. ET on Sunday. Another seven were canceled at Midway Airport, according to flight-tracking website FlightAware. Hundreds of others were delayed in the Chicago area, one of the country's busiest flight hubs. Another 1,500 flights were canceled on Saturday as heavy snow and strong winds swept across the Chicago region, according to FlightAware data. The winter storm " and the subsequent flight cancellations and delays " come as Americans travel following the Thanksgiving holiday, typically some of the busiest travel days of the year. The Transportation Security Administration had predicted that Sunday would be one of the busiest days in its history. The agency said it would…...

just now (460+ words) DETROIT --- Michigan State quarterback Alessio Milivojevic and wide receiver Alante Brown are both players who began this season buried a bit on the depth chart, but both of them have found a way to make a positive impact on the Spartans' season. Milivojevic has made a statement across his four starts that he deserves to be considered the quarterback of the future. Brown didn't even record a reception this season, but he has made a difference on special teams --- going for a 92-yard kick return touchdown during the third quarter of MSU's 38-28 win over Maryland on Saturday. Following the win, both players were made available to the media. Spartan Nation was in Detroit to capture the whole press conference, which can be viewed below. Brown, in particular, has had to overcome many obstacles during his collegiate career. He's suffered several…...

just now (674+ words) In a striking illusion, a train in Kagawa, Japan, seems to run across the open sea less than a minute after departing from a station. The train on the JR Yosan Line accelerates westward through the countryside after leaving Kaiganji Station in Tadotsu, Kagawa prefecture, filling the entire window with the blue open sea and islands of the Seto Inland Sea. The 5.5km section of the line through Takuma Station in Mitoyo in the prefecture opened in December 1913, offering an exceptional view free from seaside obstructions. "I'm used to it, so I don't think it's so special," said an 18-year-old high school student who uses the line daily on his commute. Typhoon No. 18, which made landfall in Shikoku in September 2017, brought a storm surge and waves that damaged an about 800m-long seawall between the two stations, causing it to shift in…...

just now (620+ words) Duke basketball didn't lose any players via the transfer route this past offseason. But the previous year was a different story entirely, as seven Blue Devils m ... Duke basketball didn't lose any players via the transfer route this past offseason. But the previous year was a different story entirely, as seven Blue Devils moved on to find new destinations in the NCAA: Jeremy Roach (Baylor), Jaylen Blakes (Stanford), Mark Mitchell (Missouri), Sean Stewart (Ohio State, now Oregon), Jaden Schutt (Virginia Tech), Christian Reeves (Clemson, now College of Charleston), and TJ Power (Virginia, now Penn). Two from that list exhausted their eligibility last season in Roach, whose Bears fell to the Blue Devils in the NCAA Tournament Round of 32, and Blakes, whose productive senior campaign with the Cardinal was highlighted by his game-winner on the home court of Duke's archrival, the…...

just now (1072+ words) The bystander effect may explain why no one intervened at a Tauranga fountain where a 4-year-old was lying "face down, a psychologist says. Tauranga girl Nia Lohchab drowned in the Memorial Park fountain on May 21, 2023. Coroner Matthew Bates released his findings in October and said he was "troubled that four people were captured on CCTV near the fountain, but no one pulled Nia out. He said at least three of the bystanders were "clearly aware of her lying in the water, and one appeared to be calling emergency services. Police removed Nia and began CPR when they arrived, about 13 minutes after she had entered the water. While it was "unlikely a bystander's intervention would have changed the outcome, the coroner said, minimising the time in water and starting CPR as soon as possible were "crucial steps for increasing the chances…...

just now (580+ words) As a nonprofit news organization, Adirondack Explorer relies on readers like you.All donations are matcheddollar-for-dollar through Dec. 31, up to $100,000. Double your impacton independent journalism today. Move over Doppler radar and Farmer's Almanac. When it comes to predicting winter in the Adirondack Mountains, there's another meteorologist predicting the weather'and he fits in the palm of my hand, wears a fur coat year-round and doesn't say a word. Meet the legendary woolly bear caterpillar. The woolly bear caterpillar is the larval stage of the Isabella tiger moth. It's known not just for its banded black-and-brown coloring, but for the curious legend that surrounds it: that the width of its colored stripes can predict the severity of the upcoming winter. Here's how it supposedly works: More black than brown? Bundle up'winter's coming in hard. More brown than black? Not so bad. You…...

just now (169+ words) Tim Cain thinks you might be confused Miserable news for my Fallout ghoul fanfiction: franchise co-creator Tim Cain says only IP owners determine what counts as video game "canon." Developers don't have much input into the matter, and fan opinions are roughly treated the same way. That said, a developer like Cain has limited input on what ends up being franchise "canon," too. While Cain acknowledges that dev intent often "aligns with canon and many times also with player interpretation. But it doesn't have to." Meanwhile, Cain explains, if the Fallout IP owner "says that Harold is a ghoul, he's a ghoul. If they say he's a mutant, he's a mutant," Cain says. "I'm not canon. and the team wasn't canon because even though there's a lot of correlation between what we thought was true when we made it and…...

just now (194+ words) The Denver Broncos play against the Washington Commanders in an NFL game tonight. The matchup is scheduled to begin at 7:20 p.m. CT on NBC. Notably, Fubo TV cannot broadcast tonight's game because it is in a contract dispute with NBC. The Broncos enter this matchup with a 9-2 record, and they are coming off a bye week. In their last game, the Broncos defeated Kansas City 22-19. In order to win tonight's game, the Broncos will need to rely on their quarterback Bo Nix. He has thrown for 18 touchdowns and more than 2,400 yards this season, which highlights his arm talent. The Commanders have struggled this season, as they enter this matchup with a 3-8 record. In their most recent game, the Commanders lost 16-13 against Miami. In order to bounce back tonight, the Commanders will need a great performance from their wide receiver Deebo Samuel....