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Automated ball-strike systems being used in baseball are adding a bit of extra time to games, according to a Newser report. The robo-umps, introduced to improve accuracy behind the plate, appear to be slowing the pace slightly, prompting debate among fans and officials over whether the technology's precision is worth the trade-off in game length.
- 2North Korea blames US for nuclear crisis, defends arsenalโ(LEAD) N. Korea blames U.S. for 'worse crisis' in nuclear order, justifies its arsenal
North Korea has accused the United States of creating a 'worse crisis' in the global nuclear order and used the claim to justify its own nuclear arsenal, according to the Korean Central News Agency's latest statement. Pyongyang argues that US policies, including expanded deterrence cooperation with South Korea, force it to maintain and strengthen its nuclear forces.
- 3North Korea blames U.S. for global nuclear 'worst crisis'โNorth Korea blames U.S. for driving global nuclear order into 'worst crisis'
North Korea has accused the United States of pushing the global nuclear order into what it calls its 'worst crisis ever.' The statement, carried by Korean media, reflects Pyongyang's continued criticism of American nuclear policy and alliance posture amid ongoing tensions over its weapons programs and stalled diplomacy. The rhetoric comes as nuclear arms control frameworks worldwide face mounting strain.
- 4Alabama Governor Names Doryan Carlton Finance Director as Bill Poole DepartsโGovernor Ivey Announces Finance Director Bill Poole to Depart, Names Doryan Carlton to Lead the Department
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey announced that state Finance Director Bill Poole will depart the administration and named Doryan Carlton to lead the Alabama Department of Finance. Poole has overseen the state's budget office, and Carlton's appointment signals a leadership change in the department responsible for managing Alabama's finances. Details on Poole's departure and Carlton's plans were not provided in the announcement.
- 5NYT games engineering director allegedly shot in DublinโNew York Times games engineering director allegedly shot in Dublin by in-laws
A New York Times games engineering director was allegedly shot in Dublin, Ireland, in an attack attributed to his in-laws, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. Details about his condition and the circumstances of the shooting have not been widely reported yet. The unusual connection between a major US media company executive and a violent family dispute in Ireland is drawing attention.