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Five U. S. Scientists Share a Million‑Dollar Prize in Science

June 11, 2026

The Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters has chosen ten researchers for the 2026 Kavli Prizes, which honor work in astrophysics, nanoscience and neuroscience. Five of the winners are Americans, a notable share that highlights the country’s influence in cutting‑edge research. Each group will rece

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Knicks‑Spurs Finals: Who Came to the Garden

June 9, 2026

The Knicks are back in New York for their first Finals game in 27 years, and the crowd was packed with familiar faces. Fans saw a mix of Hollywood stars and former NBA legends cheering on the team from the front row. Timothée Chalamet, a big Knicks fan, flew in with Fat Joe on a private jet.

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Big names light up the Cavaliers' playoff game in Cleveland

May 25, 2026

Game nights at Rocket Arena in Cleveland just got fancier. The Cavaliers hosted the Knicks for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals, and the stands were packed with more than just basketball fans. Beyond the usual crowd excitement, stars from sports and entertainment fields added extra sparkle to

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Race Day Drama and Bold Bets in Miami

May 12, 2026

This year’s Miami Grand Prix brought more than just speed and skill to the track. Race weekend nearly got canceled when a storm threatened to shut down Sunday’s event—a big problem given Florida’s strict lightning rules. Organizers scrambled, moved the race up a day, and Mercedes racer Kimi Antonell

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Sheep, Sleuths and Cinema: A Fresh Look at Animal Detectives

May 10, 2026

The idea that only humans can solve mysteries is a myth. In the 1920s, a pig named Freddy cracked his first case and later became famous for reading Sherlock Holmes to other farm animals. A modern film, however, shows a shepherd named George and his lawyer sister Lily chasing clues after George’s de

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When border security catches fugitives accused of serious crimes

May 8, 2026

In just one day, three individuals with active warrants for serious sex crimes were stopped at Texas border crossings. The arrests highlight ongoing efforts to prevent dangerous fugitives from slipping through official checkpoints. Among those caught was a 44-year-old Mexican man named Pedro Garcia

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Crypto Kidnappings in France: A Question of Data Theft

April 27, 2026

Pavel Durov, the person behind Telegram, has claimed that French tax officials are handing over personal information about people who own cryptocurrencies to criminals. He says these data leaks have helped thieves target wealthy crypto owners for ransom attacks. The accusations come after France re

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Two Canadian creators get major recognition for their bold Arctic comedy

April 10, 2026

Two television creators from Canada’s far north are being honored for their fresh take on Indigenous storytelling. The Breakthrough Award at a Toronto gala will go to Alethea Arnaquq-Baril and Stacey Aglok MacDonald, best known for shaping North of North, a Netflix and CBC co-production set in the A

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Netflix adds games and shows to keep young viewers busy

April 9, 2026

Kids now have another place to play online thanks to Netflix. The streaming service recently released Netflix Playground, a free app packed with games for children under eight. Right now, the app only works in the U. S. , Canada, and Australia, but it already includes well-known characters like Pepp

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Celebrities Celebrate Their Big Days on April 5

April 5, 2026

April 5 brings a mix of well‑known faces and historic figures turning another year older. Among the modern stars, actor Sterling K. Brown marks his 50th birthday and has already earned an Oscar nomination for best supporting role in 2024. Meanwhile, Lily James celebrates 37 years of life after starr