The Conversation

What does it mean to ‘control’ for variables in a scientific study? A statistician explains

Scientific studies, and news coverage about them, often declare that a study “controlled” for certain variables. For example, the Washington Post reported on a study of GLP-1 drugs and a hormonal ...
Wall Street Journal

Variable Life Insurance: How It Works, Risks and Rewards

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NBC Sports

Manchester United right to be angry after controversial VAR ruling decides derby - How did VAR get it wrong?

MANCHESTER — Manchester United boss Michael Carrick looked angry as he called the decision “staggering” and the process behind it “worrying” as United defender Lisandro Martinez called it an ...
Reuters

VAR got goal award wrong in Manchester derby, says ref's body

MANCHESTER, Sept 13 (Reuters) - The video assistant referee (VAR) was wrong to allow Erling Haaland's decisive goal in Manchester City's 1-0 win over Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday, ...
nytimes.com

VAR ‘error of judgement’ made for Erling Haaland goal in Manchester derby, Pro Ref says

Haaland scored the only goal of the game Michael Regan/Getty Images Refereeing officials made an “error of judgement” when applying VAR to assess Erling Haaland ...
Reuters

VAR in focus as Haaland goal gives Man City controversial derby win

MANCHESTER, Sept 13 (Reuters) - Erling Haaland's controversial goal proved to be the winner for Manchester City against Manchester United in their Premier League clash at Old Trafford on Sunday, but ...
Wall Street Journal

Var Energi Agrees $1.3 Billion Deal to Buy BlueNord

Norwegian oil and gas producer Var Energi VAR1.72%increase; up pointing triangle agreed to buy Oslo-listed peer BlueNord BNOR 1.13%increase; up pointing triangle in a cash and stock deal valued at ...
The Ringer

VAR Is My Mortal Enemy and Should Be Yours, Too

And so here we are. The World Cup finalists are set. After two compelling semifinals—one marked by France’s inability to cope with Spain’s discipline, the other marked by England’s tactically ...
The Conversation

How VAR is changing soccer – and its referees

Being a referee is a thankless job. Despite the necessity and complexity of the role, referees’ decisions continue to be heavily scrutinised. In the Round of 16 World Cup match between England and ...
Yahoo! Sports

FIFA makes VAR change ahead of World Cup semifinals after controversial calls

Argentina’s players were already heartbroken after their 1-0 defeat to Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final on July 19. But tensions between the two sides escalated after the final whistle, leading ...
Wired

The Problem With VAR at the 2026 World Cup Isn’t the Technology—It’s Who Interprets It

The video assistant referee system, or VAR, has led to some controversial calls at the 2026 World Cup. Here’s why. Egypt was eliminated from the tournament with a 3-2 loss to Argentina, after having ...