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ALS patient pioneering brain-computer connection

ALS patient pioneering brain-computer connection

As a rare form of Lou Gehrig's disease paralyses his body, Rodney Gorham hopes a pioneering link between his brain and a computer will help others after he is gone.

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The race to link our brains to computers is hotting up

The race to link our brains to computers is hotting up

Brain implants have long been trapped in the realm of science fiction, but a steady trickle of medical trials suggests the tiny devices could play a big part in humanity's future.

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From Furby to Grimace, brands cash in with nostalgic reboots

From Furby to Grimace, brands cash in with nostalgic reboots

Furby and Polly Pocket are making a comeback -- and don't forget Surge soda and McDonald's Grimace -- as businesses deepen bets around consumers' nostalgia for decades-old brands.

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UN condemns deadly Russian attack on Ukraine city

UN condemns deadly Russian attack on Ukraine city

A Russian missile strike on Ukraine's northern city of Chernihiv killed seven people and wounded 144 on Saturday, President Volodymyr Zelensky said, in what the UN denounced as a "heinous" attack.

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'Can't sleep at night': China's youth worry about tough job market

'Can't sleep at night': China's youth worry about tough job market

Freshly graduated psychology major Zhang has failed to find a job in her chosen field of market research despite sending out thousands of CVs to Chinese employers.

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Alcaraz, Djokovic line up all-star Cincinnati final

Alcaraz, Djokovic line up all-star Cincinnati final

Carlos Alcaraz saved a match point on the way to a three-set victory over Hubert Hurkacz Saturday as he lined up title clash with Novak Djokovic at the ATP Cincinnati Masters.

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'Losing Old Sanaa': historic city reels from Yemen war

'Losing Old Sanaa': historic city reels from Yemen war

Doaa al-Waseai spent many happy years working as a tour guide in the Old City of Yemen's capital Sanaa, showing foreigners its hidden hammams and markets teeming with silver and spices.

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Ukraine's dilemma: Rebuilding in midst of war

Ukraine's dilemma: Rebuilding in midst of war

Picking her way through charred ruins with a flashlight, Tetiana Bezatosna returned to her apartment after it was pummelled by Russian bombardment. The Ukrainian mother-of-two has little hope it will ever be rebuilt.

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Making dough: Unlikely Harlem bagel shop thinks big

Making dough: Unlikely Harlem bagel shop thinks big

Andrew Martinez was not born into a New York bagel empire and didn't start baking the Big Apple's quintessential ring of doughy goodness until he was in his 40s.

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Alcaraz holds off Hurkacz to reach Cincinnati ATP final

Alcaraz holds off Hurkacz to reach Cincinnati ATP final

Carlos Alcaraz saved a match point then turned around a tiebreaker to beat Hubert Hurkacz 2-6, 7-6 (7/4), 6-3 and reach the final of the ATP Cincinnati Open on Saturday.

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