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Kids lead fun museum tours with their own words

May 18, 2026

The Albuquerque museum dedicated to nuclear history took an unexpected turn when third graders became the guides. Their voices now explain exhibits instead of adults, making complex topics feel familiar. This project turns science into something kids can relate to, blending learning with creativity.

weather

Severe storms loom over the Plains: What to expect today

May 18, 2026

The northern Plains are bracing for a serious storm day as weather patterns shift dangerously. A Tornado Watch covers parts of Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Minnesota until 10 p. m. , with no signs of letting up soon. The FOX Forecast Center warns that supercell thunderstorms could spin up fast,

business

Why AI isn't killing offshore call center jobs as expected

May 18, 2026

Many thought AI would replace call center workers in countries like the Philippines and India. Instead, the opposite happened. Call center jobs in the Philippines nearly doubled from 2016 to 2025, growing to 2 million workers. Unemployment there dropped from 9% to about 4% during the same period. In

weather

Storm Watch: Strong Winds and Hail Hit the Midwest

May 17, 2026

A powerful storm system is set to sweep across the central United States, beginning Saturday and lasting until Monday. Meteorologists predict that the weather will intensify each day, reaching its peak on Monday with widespread damage. The storms are expected to bring winds that exceed 75 miles p

weather

Rainfall Is Coming, But Alabama Still Faces a Drought

May 17, 2026

Alabama’s weather forecast says rain will arrive later in the week, but it won’t be enough to fix the state’s long‑standing dry spell. Most regions will see light showers, while the southern part of the state—where drought is most severe—will get only a trickle. The U. S. Drought Monitor shows larg

technology

A Laptop, a Radio and 19 Years of Unchanged Keys

May 17, 2026

At night on April 5, a young student in Taichung managed to halt four high‑speed trains that were traveling at up to 300 km/h. He did it with a laptop, a cheap software‑defined radio and a few hand‑held radios. The key that protected the trains’ internal radio system had not been changed in 19 years

health

Kids Get a Calm MRI Experience After the Hype Fades

May 17, 2026

A new setting for children’s MRIs was created to make the scan less scary. The room has cartoon characters, a game app that kids can use, and a lounge where they can play with a toy scanner. A group of radiographers who received special training for working with children runs the program. The ide

sports

When Coaches and Their Families Cross the Line

May 17, 2026

Fran McCaffery spent 15 years coaching Iowa basketball, turning the team into a regular NCAA Tournament contender and earning a solid 297-207 record. But his time in Iowa City ended badly, partly because of friction with local media personalities. The most well-known was Gary Dolphin, the long-time

health

SRS Use in Lung Cancer Brain Metastases: Who Gets Treated?

May 16, 2026

Patients with brain spread from lung cancer often need radiation. A precise form called stereotactic radiosurgery can treat a few spots instead of the whole brain, but not everyone receives it. Studies show that who gets this treatment depends on age, income, and insurance type. Older patients an

sports

A Voice That United HBCU Sports Communities

May 15, 2026

Charlie Neal spent over four decades in sports broadcasting, giving many neglected college athletes their moment in the spotlight. Starting in radio as a disc jockey in Philadelphia, he didn't just stick to one city. Over time, he worked in Washington, D. C. , New York, Detroit, and more, carrying s