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A Space Race With Too Many Laughs

March 19, 2026

The film begins with a man waking up in deep space, confused and missing memories after years of hibernation. He is Dr. Ryland Grace, a former scientist turned teacher who suddenly finds himself on the front line of humanity’s last hope. A group of hostile star‑eating creatures, Astrophage, are devo

science

A Quiet Corner of the World Turns Into an Earthquake Listening Post

March 19, 2026

The Southernmost tip of our planet is getting a new job: listening to earthquakes. Scientists have set up very sensitive devices called seismometers at the South Pole, a place where noise from cities and weather is almost non‑existent. The first of these was installed by the US Geological Survey in

sports

Gotham FC’s 2026 Game Nights: Fun, Fans, and Festivities

March 19, 2026

Gotham FC will kick off its 2026 season with a series of themed match days that promise more than just soccer. The club has lined up seven special nights, each designed to bring fans closer to the action and celebrate different communities. The first event is the Home Opener on March 21, where suppo

business

Community Projects in the Adirondacks Get Fresh Funding

March 19, 2026

In a recent wave of state support, several small towns in the Adirondacks received grants that could reshape local life. The Department of Environmental Conservation’s Smart Growth program awarded $3. 2 million to 26 projects, with about a dozen benefiting towns such as Saranac Lake, Tupper Lake, Pa

sports

Coach Wade’s Final Exit From NC State

March 19, 2026

Will Wade’s last game with the NC State men’s basketball team ended in a 68‑66 loss to Texas, cementing his decision to move on. After the defeat, he spoke to reporters in a tone that suggested the program was still far from where it should be. Wade admitted that his team “didn’t spend as much time

crime

A Family Tale Turned Crime Story

March 19, 2026

The New York Times has teamed up with Serial Productions to launch a new five‑episode true‑crime podcast called “The Idiot. ” The series follows the life of Allen, a relative of opinion columnist M. Gessen, whose shocking conviction for attempting to hire a hitman against his former wife sets the pl

crime

Caught in a Love Scam: Hate Crime on a Dating App

March 19, 2026

A 24‑year‑old man from Campbell, New York, faces serious charges after police say he used a dating app to threaten and extort money from someone in Bath. The suspect, named Andrew Kidder, allegedly created fake profiles to lure victims and then demanded cash or gifts in exchange for keeping private

crime

Deep Ellum’s New Plan to Cut Night‑time Crime

March 19, 2026

"After last summer’s spike in violent incidents, Deep Ellum’s nonprofit group has drafted a fresh safety strategy that asks Dallas officials to rethink how night‑life venues are regulated. The plan pushes for a special permit that would hold regular late‑night clubs to stricter safety rules, hoping

entertainment

'Crime, Courage and Culture: A Ukrainian Series on the Rise'

March 19, 2026

The show is a fresh look at life in Ukraine, far from the usual war news. It follows Igor, who comes back from years of military work to find his brother Anton killed. Instead of a slow, dark thriller, the series mixes police work with street crime in a way that feels almost like a buddy movie. I

weather

Tornado Touches Down in Carroll County, Leaves Mild Damage Behind

March 19, 2026

A wind storm hit western Carroll County on Monday, and a small tornado touched down. The National Weather Service said the twister was about 150 yards wide and reached speeds up to 80 mph. It earned an EF‑0 rating, the lowest on the Enhanced Fujita Scale. The tornado moved roughly 1. 6 miles from S