NHL contract efficiency rankings 2026: Which teams spend their money most wisely?
Every NHL team gets the same amount of cap space, but not all clubs put it to good use. Here are this year's cap-efficiency rankings.
Harvard men’s hockey charts new course amid radical NCAA changes and legendary coach’s exit
In hiring former assistant Rob Rassey to replace Ted Donato, the Crimson tabbed a proven recruiter to help navigate a new college landscape.
JR releases prediction of peak Shinkansen crowdedness for Japan’s Obon travel season
Suspension of unreserved seat tickets on some bullet train classes means planning ahead is especially important. Japan is a famously hard-working country, but it’s got a major vacation period coming…
Starbucks Japan releases new “Afterword” collection that gives coffee waste a second life
Exclusive range includes a planter cover, smartphone stand and a unique coffee-dyed Japanese tenugui. A cup of coffee has a story that continues even after the final sip. That’s the…
Japan has a maid hotel you can stay in, and it’s now taking reservation applications
“Small manor in the Izu highlands” is getting ready to welcome guests once again. At pretty much any hotel in Japan, you can count on cleaning staff to come in…
Lucy Sparrow Invokes ’90s Supermarket Nostalgia in ‘The Beginning of Convenience’
Bentonville is a small town in Northwest Arkansas that has, over time, become synonymous with massive retail operations and corporate ecosystems. The bustling hub is ingrained with the legacy of…
Pachinko industry rebounds on convenience and innovation, but smaller parlors struggle to keep up
No more heavy ball baskets or stacks of cash, but the same ol’ sensory rush with a modern flair. While wandering the streets of a Japanese city, there’s a chance…
Amazon Prime to broadcast Wednesday night NHL games, playoff series in deal with Rogers
The 12-year deal includes at least 26 national regular-season games and gives Amazon select early Stanley Cup playoff series to broadcast.
Kyoto receives more foreign tourists than ever before, but fewer visitors say they’ll return
Official city survey highlights the issues that left some visitors less than satisfied with their Kyoto experience. Kyoto has long been one of Japan’s most popular tourist destinations, but now…
Nature or Culture? Europeans Can Vote on the New Banknote Design
What best represents European life? The eternal dichotomy of nature vs. culture structures the Central Bank’s quest for a new banknote design, and now, the public can vote and offer…