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A called third strike was overturned under Major League Baseball's Automated Ball-Strike challenge system, allowing the batter to remain at the plate. The decision highlights the growing influence of the robot umpire technology now being used to review ball-and-strike calls, with fans and commentators weighing in on how ABS is changing the game and the role of home plate umpires.
- 2UK is using Ukraine war data to shape its Challenger 3 tank▼The British military is feeding a 'load of data' from the war in Ukraine into its next-gen Challenger 3 main battle tank
The British military is incorporating a 'load of data' drawn from the war in Ukraine into the development of its next-generation Challenger 3 main battle tank. Lessons from drone warfare, anti-tank weapons and battlefield attrition in Ukraine are being fed into the tank's design and capabilities. The story is drawing attention as Western militaries reassess armored vehicles based on combat experience from the conflict.
- 3Carney's 'less than 3%' claim on Beijing's electricity market questioned▼OPINION: Carney's "less than 3%" hides more than a quarter of Beijing's open electricity market
A Canadian opinion piece argues that Mark Carney's claim that Beijing's presence in Canada's electricity market is 'less than 3%' understates the reality, asserting that Chinese involvement actually covers more than a quarter of the open electricity market. The column challenges the framing of the figure and its use in the public debate over foreign involvement in Canada's power sector.
- 4Contreras' ABS challenge overturns strike three call●Strike 3 is overturned after Contreras' ABS challenge
Willson Contreras successfully challenged a called strike three using MLB's Automated Ball-Strike system, and the pitch was overturned to a ball, keeping his at-bat alive. The moment is drawing attention as the ABS challenge system continues to feature prominently in games this season, fueling debate over the technology's impact on umpiring and game flow.
- 5Bitcoin-gold correlation hits six-year high●Bitcoin-gold correlation hits six-year high as BTC nears positive 2026 against gold Bitcoin's 90-day correlation with go
Bitcoin's 90-day correlation with gold has reached its highest level in six years, and BTC is roughly 3% away from turning positive against gold for 2026. The move suggests traders increasingly treat bitcoin as a store-of-value asset akin to gold, rather than a high-beta risk trade, fueling debate about whether the two assets are now moving as genuine havens.
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A strikeout call stood after a review using Major League Baseball's automated ball-strike system, with the ABS challenge confirming the pitch was a strike. The moment highlights how the new challenge mechanism is being used in games, giving players a way to contest close ball-and-strike calls that were previously final.