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1 week ago | 
san.com | Brent Jabbour |Chris Francis |Heath Cary |Kaleb Gillespie
It’s become a rite of passage this time of year in cities, towns and suburbs across the country. Complaints, arguments, confrontation and lawsuits over the cacophony created by pickleball, the fastest growing sport in America. While the sport’s expansion shows no signs of slowing, there are definitely growing pains. A persistent demand to build more courts has intensified the pushback from neighbors who say the noise is driving them crazy.
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2 weeks ago | 
san.com | Cassandra J. Buchman |Chris Francis |Heath Cary |Joey Nunez
Opportunity is knocking for an entire continent. The 2026 World Cup could change the way 16 regions in North America look and operate for years to come — at least that’s the plan, if organizers can capitalize on it. The 2026 World Cup has been billed as the biggest sporting event in history. For 39 days next summer, 6.5 million fans will flock to soccer matches for a tournament that takes place every four years.
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1 month ago | 
san.com | Alan Judd |Cole Lauterbach |Donald Afari |Heath Cary
It is often said that the best innovations start with a problem. For Serdar Aksoy, a software engineer now living in New York City, that problem was how long it took to apply for jobs. “I’m looking for a job, but looking for a job shouldn’t be a second full-time job,” said Aksoy, who at the time was spending five to six hours a day on the job hunt.
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1 month ago | 
san.com | Chris Francis |Heath Cary |Jake Larsen
Set your alarm, Minnesota Vikings fans. The NFL has a few early kickoffs for you. The league has been busy expanding its borders the past few years, and in 2025, Roger Goodell and company are making their biggest moves outside of the U.S. yet. Minnesota is the first team in league history to play back-to-back overseas games in different countries. Both games will kick off at 8:30 a.m. CT. The first game will be against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sept. 28 in Dublin, Ireland.
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2 months ago | 
san.com | Ali Caldwell |Bast Bramhall |Diane Duenez |Heath Cary
[Jack Aylmer]THAT OLD CELL PHONE YOU HAVE LYING AROUND MAY BE WORTH SOME “GREEN”. BUT IT’S NOT THE GREEN YOU THINK. A-T-& T AND ASSURANT PROTECTION COMPANY ARE TEAMING UP TO SUPPORT THE ARBOR DAY FOUNDATION’S REFORESTATION EFFORTS IN CALIFORNIA. EVERY PHONE, TABLET, OR DEVICE TRADED IN TO AT&T ONLINE OR IN-STORE DURING APRIL WILL SUPPORT THE PLANTING OF A TREEAT THE PLACERVILLE NURSERY FOR CALIFORNIA WILDFIRE REFORESTATION. THIS IS THE STATE’S ONLY FOREST SERVICE NURSERY AND ONE OF SIX NATIONWIDE.
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2 months ago | 
san.com | Heath Cary |Jack Aylmer
Ford has filed a patent for a simulated stick shift in its EVs to enhance driver engagement. This is even though fewer than 20% of American drivers know how to use a manual transmission. The system would use an electronic actuator to simulate gear shifts, adjusting motor output and torque instead of physically shifting gears. Other automakers, like Hyundai and Toyota, are also exploring similar technologies. Ford has not confirmed if or when it will implement the feature.
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Mar 11, 2025 | 
san.com | Heath Cary |Jack Aylmer
New York’s largest utility provider, Con Edison, has proposed an 11.4% increase in electricity rates and a 13.3% increase in gas rates to support renewable energy investments. Many state residents oppose these hikes, with over 800 public comments submitted, citing concerns over already high power costs. Government data shows nearly 1.4 million New York residents were already behind on their energy bills in December 2024, collectively owing nearly $2 billion.
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Jan 29, 2025 | 
san.com | Heath Cary |Jack Aylmer
The world’s top four greenhouse gas emitters, China, the United States, India and the European Union, set respective targets to reduce emissions. However, the progress toward achieving their climate goals has varied. China, the leading global emitter, accounts for of the planet’s greenhouse gas output but also leads globally in renewable energy production. Beijing pledged to peak emissions by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2060.
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Dec 5, 2024 | 
san.com | Heath Cary |Jack Aylmer
Electric vehicles (EVs) are making progress in reliability, according to the latest findings from Consumer Reports. However, they still face significant challenges compared to traditional gas-powered cars. The publication’s most recent automotive report card revealed EVs had 40% more reliability issues than gas-powered vehicles, narrowing the gap from last year’s 79% disparity. Download the SAN app today to stay up-to-date with Unbiased. Straight Facts™.
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Nov 20, 2024 | 
san.com | Heath Cary |Jack Aylmer
The world’s most powerful onshore wind turbine has officially been switched on in China. With blades reaching heights comparable to the Great Pyramid of Giza, the turbine boasts an energy capacity of 15 megawatts – enough to supply electricity to approximately 160,000 households.
