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High‑School Sports Highlights: Wins, Home Runs and Goal‑Scoring Storms

March 31, 2026

Bella Pires lit up the scoreboard for Weymouth High, hitting a home run, a double and drawing two walks while driving in five runs. Her performance helped the Wildcats defeat Pembroke with a final score of 18‑8 on March 30. Jillian Ondrick and Abby Reed also shone for the Wildcats, each collectin

science

Solar Cells Beat the 100% Rule with a New Energy Trick

March 28, 2026

A team of researchers from Japan and Germany discovered a way to make solar cells produce more useful energy than the light they absorb, reaching about 130 % efficiency. The trick involves a special molybdenum metal complex that can capture extra energy created by a process called singlet fission. I

technology

AI Leaders Talk Big Ideas, but the Answers Stay Vague

March 27, 2026

The new film “The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist” brings together several high‑profile tech CEOs for a look at artificial intelligence. The director, Daniel Roher, had originally wanted to interview Sam Altman of OpenAI but ended up using a chatbot that mimicked him when the real person w

technology

Trump Boosts Tech Team with New Co‑Chair

March 27, 2026

The President has added David Sacks, known for his work on AI and cryptocurrency, to lead the new Council of Advisors on Science and Technology. The council was created by an executive order this week to bring top scientists and tech leaders together and guide national policy. Sacks will now work wi

sports

A Family‑Rooted Journey to the Big Ten

March 27, 2026

Fred Hoiberg’s story is more than a coaching resume; it is a family saga that stretches across generations in Nebraska and Iowa. Born on October 15, 1972, in Lincoln, he spent his youth in Ames, where high‑school hoops earned him state honors and led to a scholarship at Iowa State. The midwestern ba

politics

Tech Giants Team Up With Trump on New Science Council

March 26, 2026

The U. S. President has set up a new advisory board that brings together leaders from the worlds of crypto, blockchain, artificial intelligence and other high‑tech sectors. The council was revived in January 2025 by an executive order and will soon include up to 24 experts. Among the first hires

politics

Trump Picks Tech Titans for New Science Council

March 26, 2026

President Trump announced a fresh advisory group aimed at guiding U. S. policy on artificial intelligence and emerging technologies. The council, initially set to include 13 members, will later grow to a maximum of 24. Its co‑chairs are David Sacks, the former White House AI and crypto chief, and Mi

business

A New Twist in Indiana’s Factory Future

March 26, 2026

In South Bend, a town that once thrived on car production, the story of factories today is split. Some companies are growing fast while others face slowdowns and uncertainty. A local metal‑forming business, General Stamping & Metalworks, sees its solar work as a bright spot. Last year, the compan

entertainment

Local stars who caught the heart of Bergen County

March 25, 2026

Folks around Bergen County seem to have a soft spot for people who made it big but still feel like neighbors. Many grew up here or spent time in the area before fame knocked. Their careers cover music, comedy, acting, and more—but what ties them together is how they stayed relatable even after reach

crime

Lost Boy’s Face Recovered After Half a Century

March 24, 2026

In the summer of 1975, a small boy’s bones were found in a Texas forest beside a highway. He was wrapped in a faded Canon sheet and surrounded by trash bags, his dark hair just four inches long. A bright orange shirt and blue jeans hinted at a life that ended abruptly, perhaps two months before the