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Every year, scientists around the globe capture moments that most people never see—tiny ecosystems, dangerous creatures, and fragile environments. A recent photography contest highlighted these hidden scenes, turning complex research into striking images. One shot showed researchers working underwat

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Next Mars Mission: Private Company Steps Up for NASA

A fresh deal between NASA and a private space company will send a new weather scout to Mars in 2028. Unlike past missions that NASA ran entirely on its own, this time the agency is handing much of the design and construction work to Relativity Space, a California firm better known for 3D-printing ro

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Baseball Night: Why Pride Events Clash with the Game

Most baseball fans just want to enjoy the game without politics getting in the way. Yet Major League Baseball has turned Pride Nights into something more like a political rally than a simple celebration. While teams argue these events show support for the LGBTQ community, they’ve also brought unnece

Pulisic: Soccer, Family Ties, and Faith Beyond the Field

Christian Pulisic’s journey from a small U. S. town to soccer stardom is more than just about goals and trophies. Born in Hershey, Pennsylvania—home of the famous chocolate factory—his early life was shaped by two key forces: soccer and family. His dad played professionally, and his mom later took t

Understanding Gianni Infantino: A story of multiple identities

Gianni Infantino leads football’s top organization today, but his path started far from the spotlight. Born in 1970 in a small Swiss town called Brig, he grew up in a valley shaped by both Swiss precision and Italian warmth. His parents were part of a wave of Italian workers who moved to Switzerland

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Aliens and Faith: Why Big Questions Don’t Always Wreck Belief

June 19, 2026

Most sci-fi stories assume religion and aliens don’t mix. Yet in the film Disclosure Day, a character who almost became a nun worries that learning about extraterrestrials could destroy faith. She believes God made humans “supreme. ” A nun calmly corrects her: supreme on Earth, not necessarily every

Portugal’s Tribute Match and the World Cup Drama

Portugal is set to start its World Cup campaign with a heavy heart. The team will play against DR Congo in Houston at 1 p. m. ET, and the game is more than a fight for points. It is also a moment to remember Diogo Jota, a Liverpool star who died in a car crash last year. Jota was named an honorary s

Harry Kane’s Roots: Where He Comes From and What He Believes

Harry Kane grew up in the streets of East London, where he kicked a ball more often than he slept. He was born in 1993 at Whipps Cross University Hospital, and his family lived first in Walthamstow before moving to Chingford. The neighborhood became his training ground and the place that shaped his

Pulisic's Return: A Big Test for the US Team Before Australia Clash

The United States soccer team faces a crucial moment ahead of their match against Australia, with star player Christian Pulisic still recovering from a calf injury. Pulisic, who plays as an attacker, got hurt during the team's first World Cup game against Paraguay. He left the field at halftime, eve

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Big names light up the 2026 World Cup stage