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Reality TV Moves Back Home

May 5, 2026

Fox shows are often filmed far from the U. S. , but many studios want to bring production closer. A recent example is “The Floor, ” a game show that was shot in Ireland because it was cheaper to travel there than to film on the Fox lot. Fox executives say they do a lot of work in America, citi

environment

Turning a Mountain: The Debate Over a New Turnpike Path

May 5, 2026

The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission has long talked about moving a heavy traffic route away from an old tunnel that runs through Allegheny Mountain. The plan is to build a new bypass that would cut the highway around the mountain instead of through it. A local group called Citizens to Save the A

entertainment

Knoebels Wins Top U. S. Park Spot

May 4, 2026

The 2026 Travelers’ Choice Awards from TripAdvisor just announced the best places to visit worldwide. One surprising winner is an American park that doesn’t charge for entry, making it a great local option. Knoebels Amusement Resort in Elysburg, Pennsylvania, topped the list of U. S. amusement parks

environment

When Earth Moves: How Swiss Pollution Spots Risk Contaminating Water

May 4, 2026

Switzerland keeps track of about 38, 000 spots where soil or ground water has been polluted. These can be old dumps, factory yards, shooting ranges, or places where accidents happened years ago. Most of us don’t notice them, but nature sometimes does. Heavy rain can turn quiet slopes into fast-movin

opinion

Travel Rewards: A Hidden Power Behind Maine’s Economy

May 3, 2026

Maine is famous for its beaches, mountains and friendly towns. People from all over the country visit to see the fall colors, taste fresh seafood or simply relax on the coast. Tourism is not a side business in Maine; it is a main source of money and jobs. In 2024, the state’s visitors added nearly

sports

Vermont High School Sports Kickoff on Saturday

May 3, 2026

The spring season in Vermont has officially begun, and schools across the state are hitting the fields and courts for a busy weekend of competition. From baseball to ultimate frisbee, every team is ready to showcase their skills and fight for early season bragging rights. Coaches are urged to send g

sports

Mountain Games Shift Water Races to New Rivers

May 2, 2026

The winter’s record low snowfall has left rivers in the Vail area running lower than usual, forcing organizers to rethink the water events for this year’s Mountain Games. Instead of canceling everything, they have moved most races to nearby rivers that still hold enough water for safe competition.

opinion

Why space needs a global team to stay safe and working

May 2, 2026

Most people don’t realize how much daily life depends on signals beamed from satellites. A lost hiker in the mountains gets rescued because a tiny device sends coordinates to satellites overhead. Those same satellites handle phone calls, money transfers, and delivery trucks tracking across oceans. B

education

Graduation Speakers Light Up Mississippi Universities in 2026

April 30, 2026

Mississippi’s graduation season is fast approaching, and each campus has lined up a mix of leaders, scholars, and celebrities to inspire new graduates. Alcorn State University will open its ceremony on May 9 with Pelicia E. Hall, the executive vice president of ViaPath Technologies, who will shar

science

Do male and female lizards handle growth challenges differently?

April 30, 2026

Scientists picked two closely related spiny lizard species to see if sex or birth method makes a bigger difference in how stable their body shapes grow. One species gives live birth and thrives in cool mountain air, while the other lays eggs and lives at slightly lower elevations. Researchers measur