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A Fun Day Out with a Golf Star and More

April 25, 2026

This June, golf fans in South Carolina have a special treat coming their way. Bill Murray, the actor known for his roles in comedies like "Caddyshack, " will be in town for the BMW Charity Pro-Am. He’s not just showing up; he’s bringing his A-game and a lot of charm to two local golf courses. Murray

celebrities

Birthdays to celebrate: Streisand, Clarkson, and others turn a year older

April 25, 2026

April 24, 2026 marks another round of birthdays for well-known names across music, film, and sports. Among them are music legend Barbra Streisand at 84 and pop singer Kelly Clarkson at 44. Both have left their mark in very different ways—Streisand through decades of vocal performances and Clarkson w

politics

NASA’s budget fight: Who really decides where space money goes?

April 24, 2026

Lawmakers from both parties say no to Trump’s plan to cut NASA’s budget by nearly a quarter in 2027. That’s not surprising—Congress already rejected similar cuts last year. Republican Rep. Brian Babin from Texas argued that the proposal won’t help NASA reach goals set by both the president and Congr

business

Golf’s Big Shift: Fewer Jobs, Smarter Spending

April 24, 2026

The PGA Tour just let go of 56 full-time workers—about 4% of its team. Another 73 open spots won’t be filled either. But here’s the twist: they’re planning to add at least 30 new full-time roles soon. Why the shuffle? Money talks. A $1. 5 billion cash injection from a private equity group last year

education

Lesley University’s New Chapter: A President’s Farewell and Future Plans

April 22, 2026

Janet Steinmayer, who has led Lesley for seven years, announced she will leave her role in June. She said the decision came after weighing personal goals and the demanding nature of her job, noting that Lesley remains a special institution. During her time at the helm, the university completed a $10

technology

Tech Dreams of Forever Life

April 18, 2026

Scientists are turning the idea of living forever into a real project. The focus is on “longevity, ” or ways to slow down the body’s natural decline. One big belief is that aging is like software bugs in our DNA, not a broken machine. Because of this, researchers can try to fix the code wit

celebrities

Historic Philly Night Brings Presidents, Stars Together

April 18, 2026

The Kimmel Center in Center City hosted a lively gathering that pulled together former presidents Barack Obama, George W. Bush and Joe Biden for a special History Channel event. The evening kicked off with an intimate chat between Bush and his daughter Jenna Bush Hager, setting a relaxed tone for th

crime

AI Safety Protest Turns Violent: A Rising Concern

April 18, 2026

In recent weeks, a violent act targeted the residence of Sam Altman, the chief executive of OpenAI. A 20‑year‑old named Daniel Moreno‑Gama allegedly hurled a Molotov cocktail near the property’s gate. Police claim he was motivated by political or ideological beliefs, citing a document that warned AI

politics

Georgia Governor Race: Money, Names and New Faces

April 17, 2026

The 2026 Georgia governor contest feels very different from the high‑energy battle four years ago. While Democrats now appear less focused and have spent only about $1. 2 million, Republicans have poured nearly $100 million into ads. The stakes are high because Georgia has not elected a Democratic g

entertainment

Future Spy Show Ends After One Season

April 17, 2026

The streaming series about a cyber‑hacked agent stopped after its first run, so viewers won’t see more adventures. The series was made by Thomas Brandon and featured a mix of actors including Melissa Barrera, Sinclair Daniel, Brian d’Arcy James, Mark O’Brien and Kathleen Chalfant. Simu Liu pla