Author: Lakisha Davis

There’s a red thread running through countries, languages, and time zones: watching major sporting events live. But “most watched” can mean different things: fandom (how many declare themselves fans), overall reach of an event (how many come into contact with it), average audience (how many follow at a given moment), and share (audience percentage within a single market). By combining these perspectives and the most reliable available data, a fairly clear hierarchy emerges—with important differences by region and format. 1) Football: the universal king In terms of fandom, football is untouchable: 51% of the global population identifies as fans, far…

There’s a moment in film when dice roll, cards flip, marbles spin, or a pawn moves forward: it’s the moment a game becomes the driving force of the narrative. Directors have long used green tables, chessboards, and consoles as devices of tension, ethical mirrors, or shortcuts to reveal character and conflict. In this feature, we revisit some of the most memorable appearances of games on the big screen — from casinos to pool halls, from chess clubs to board game adventures — and why they work so well on screen. Roulette: fate and behind-the-scenes looks When it comes to roulette…

Over the past decade, online games have evolved from a growing niche into a mature ecosystem that brings together two parallel worlds: gaming (video games) and iGaming (money-based games such as casinos and betting). Both have been driven by increasingly powerful smartphones, faster mobile networks, and new formats—from live streaming to cloud services—while regulators and operators have redefined rules, safeguards, and business models. This article outlines the key trends, backed by numbers and facts from authoritative sources. Two fast-moving tracks: gaming and iGaming On the video game side, the global market in 2025 is worth around $188.8 billion, with an…

Since the high speed Wi-Fi and 5G became mainstream, everything seems to move at lightning speed. people are constantly looking for small breaks that refresh their minds without demanding too much time or commitment. Enter browser-based mini-games — simple, fast, and surprisingly addictive. Among these, coreball has become a standout favorite, captivating players with its mix of precision, timing, and focus. The Charm of Simplicity Unlike large-scale video games that require downloads, accounts, and long play sessions, games like Coreball bring back the joy of simplicity. You can play it instantly in your browser, no installation required. The game’s premise is…

The Creality K2 lineup portrays the next step in advanced desktop 3D printing. The K2, K2 Pro, and K2 Plus all present new precision, speed, and automation features that redefine what users can expect from a present-day 3D printer. Alongside a strong metal-built and precise step-servo motor setup, the K2 series brings amazing print quality, making it good for professionals to hobbyists alike. Today’s guide discusses the key differences to help you identify which Creality model fits best: professional, portable, or large-scale. Who Each K2 Model Is Built For? Every unit in the K2 series is engineered for a particular…

Sourcing replacement parts can be a daunting task, particularly when critical components are no longer in production. This is part of the challenge faced by industrial facilities with legacy automation systems. The problem becomes more complicated as a failure can bring an operation to a complete standstill and have a significant impact on productivity and profitability. Disaster strikes when there is no immediate supply chain to fall back on. A forward-thinking and strategic plan to parts management and procurement, especially in the case of the older systems, will help tremendously. Being able to track down and access replacement parts such…

Mrigaya: The Hunt is a splendid movie for you when you want to see motion-packed, suspenseful, and realistically dramatic films. This Bangla movie may be released on June 27, 2025, and it’ll be available for streaming on ZEE5 on September 26, 2025, which is good for Durga Puja festivities. Abhirup Ghosh is the director of this neo-noir friend cop mystery, which has a real and unvarnished feel. “Mrigaya” means “the quest” in Bengali, and that is exactly what this film is about: a frightened pursuit via the shadowy streets of Kolkata. Everyone can view this movie without problems because it’s…

I still have a vivid memory of being huddled in the back of my parents’ car, clutching a blocky, original Game Boy. That thing felt like pure magic. It was gaming on the go, a revolution in its own right. But if you’d told me then that a device with no buttons, that I’d primarily use to make calls, would one day blow it—and almost every other gaming machine—out of the water, I would’ve laughed. Yet, here we are. The smartphone has done something no console from Nintendo, Sony, or Microsoft ever could: it made gaming a truly universal pastime.…

Dr. Dawn Kum is an educator and consultant with over 30 years of leadership, training, and administrative experience serving diverse communities. As president of a Washington, DC–based consulting firm she founded in 2003, Dawn Kum has supported both public and private organizations to advance leadership development, curriculum and program design, project management, and public health–related initiatives. Her teams have written or managed more than $25 million in grants. A former university faculty associate and school leader, Dr. Dawn Kum also founded and directed the Village Academy of Maryland, a therapeutic day school serving students with learning and emotional disabilities. Drawing…

Virtually unachievable dream. That slogan is likely how millions of people refer to a trip to Europe. Whether you dream of strolling through the streets of Paris or drifting down canals in Venice, playing out on Spain’s beaches, or wherever else your adventures may take you, Europe has so much to offer. But how to plan a trip to Europe, so before you fly off to, say, Paris, Greece, or Prague yes! This Europe travel guide has Everything you need to know, from budgeting, transportation, and documents before visiting, as well as highlights and landmarks once in Europe. Why You…