Alexander Zverev’s girlfriend Sophia Thomalla. Image via: Getty Images Alexander Zverev’s girlfriend, Sophia Thomalla, often grabs attention. The German tennis star continues his impressive run at Wimbledon 2026. Fresh off capturing his maiden Grand Slam title at the French Open, the world No. 3 defeated Taylor Fritz to reach the Wimbledon semifinals, where he is…

Baking and grilling are often considered therapeutic. But, when it leads to disaster, it’s a sign to pay attention to the machine and techniques. Let us accept that even trusted kitchen appliances can develop unexpected safety issues. That’s why manufacturers sometimes issue recalls to prevent potential injuries and ensure consumer safety. In the latest case,…

Lucas Di Grassi at Goodwood Festival of Speed. (Image credit: Lucas Di Grassi/Instagram) Lucas Di Grassi is in the UK for the Goodwood Festival of Speed. The Formula E veteran made history by driving the GEN1 Formula E car in which he won the Formula E World Championship in the 2016–17 season. The Lola Yamaha…

TOI correspondent in Washington: A corporate restructuring at Microsoft’s Xbox gaming division has become the latest battleground in America’s increasingly combustible debate over immigration, visas, and who exactly counts as an “American” worker.Xbox chief executive Asha Sharma announced this week that the gaming business would eliminate about 3,200 positions during fiscal year 2027, including roughly…

Arthur Fery of Britain (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) British wildcard Arthur Fery’s remarkable Wimbledon journey came to an end in the men’s singles semifinals on Friday after a 7-6 (7-0), 6-2, 6-4 defeat to French Open champion Alexander Zverev. While the 23-year-old fell short of reaching the final, his breakthrough run at the All England Club…

Pete Hegseth has apparently declared a war on beards US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was reportedly frustrated to find multiple sailors sporting beards during a visit to a Navy ship last month, prompting a push from Pentagon leadership to enforce stricter grooming standards even as US-Iran tensions escalated.Hegseth left the ship wondering whether the Pentagon…