WTA gives ranking protection for players who freeze eggs
Women tennis players who take time out of the game to freeze eggs or embryos will have their ranking protected, the WTA Tour announced on Wednesday.
Read moreWaymo leads autonomous taxi race in the US
Waymo's autonomous vehicles have become part of the everyday landscape in a growing number of US cities, serving as safe transport options, tourist attractions, and symbols of a not-so-distant future. Their market dominance, however, is far from guaranteed.
Read moreNew T-Rex ancestor discovered in drawers of Mongolian institute
Misidentified bones that languished in the drawers of a Mongolian institute for 50 years belong to a new species of tyrannosaur that rewrites the family history of the mighty T-Rex, scientists said Wednesday.
Read moreCanada town near Vancouver ready to evacuate as fire approaches
Residents of a town near Vancouver were on stand-by to evacuate Wednesday as Canada's devastating wildfire season worsened, with officials warning weather conditions through the summer were ripe for further blazes.
Read moreScheffler set for 'hardest' test at Oakmont for US Open
World number one Scottie Scheffler said Wednesday the formidable Oakmont course could provide "the hardest" challenge of his career at the 125th US Open this week.
Read moreRabada stars as Australia bundled out for 212 in WTC final
Kagiso Rabada took five wickets as South Africa dismissed Australia for 212 after tea on Wednesday's opening day of the World Test Championship final at Lord's.
Read moreSouth Africa dismiss Australia's Smith in WTC final
South Africa dismissed the dangerous Steve Smith to wrest back the initiative on the opening day of the World Test Championship final Wednesday but the defending champions recovered to reach 190-5 at tea.
Read moreBrewer Heineken unveils $2.75 bn investment in Mexico
Dutch brewing giant Heineken announced Wednesday a $2.75 billion investment in Mexico -- the latest vote of confidence in Latin America's second-largest economy despite US President Donald Trump's trade war.
Read moreSteel startup aims to keep Sweden's green industry dream alive
The spectacular fall of battery maker Northvolt led to fears over several Swedish green industry projects, but startup steelmaker Stegra believes it can confound the doubters.
Read moreTuchel wants Bellingham to inspire, not intimidate England team-mates
England manager Thomas Tuchel is determined to harness Jude Bellingham's "fire" to his side's advantage rather than the Real Madrid star intimidating team-mates or raging at referees.
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