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Breakthrough in a decades-old murder case thanks to modern science

May 28, 2026

In 1993, a woman named Randy Gail Sperino disappeared from Granite City, Illinois, after being seen entering a dark pickup truck. Her body was later found in a nearby field, brutally killed. For over three decades, this shocking case remained unsolved. Then, in a surprising turn, new forensic techno

crime

Detecting Drinks at a Crime Scene with Smart Cameras

May 17, 2026

Researchers used special cameras that can see many wavelengths of light to study how different drinks leave marks on surfaces. They set up a fake crime scene and collected images of nine types of beverage stains: papaya, coffee, pomegranate, orange, tea, wine, whisky, rum, and brandy. The camera cap

entertainment

Fox’s talent boost: What wins four writers golden tickets?

May 9, 2026

Every year, thousands of hopefuls send in their work hoping to get noticed. This time, fate smiled on four new faces—Mateo Gomez, Isa Moon, Chiara Motley, and Brandy E. Palmer—when Fox handpicked them for its 2026 Writers Incubator. Instead of the usual slow climb, they’ve jumped ahead with a three-

sports

Basketball gets bigger and Tennessee faces tough choices

April 29, 2026

Next year the NCAA basketball tournaments will grow. Instead of the usual number, 76 teams will compete in both the men’s and women’s events starting in 2027. That’s twenty more spots than before. The change comes as college sports leaders look for ways to give more schools a shot at the national sp

politics

Virginia Map Vote Sparks Trump’s Red‑Election Claim

April 23, 2026

The state of Virginia held a vote that lets citizens redraw the map used to elect members of the U. S. House of Representatives. The new lines could give Democrats an advantage in four districts that are currently represented by Republicans. After the vote, former President Donald Trump posted on s

politics

Navy’s New Leader as Trump Administration Faces Shake‑Ups

April 23, 2026

The Navy has just lost its top civilian boss, John Phelan, who stepped down today. The announcement came from Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell, who said that Undersecretary Hung Cao will take over in an acting capacity. Cao is a former Navy officer and was the Republican candidate for Senate in Virgi

sports

Better hitting and Woo’s arm keep Mariners hot in Texas

April 20, 2026

Seattle’s bats woke up just in time for Sunday’s doubleheader finale. Under clear skies and rising temperatures, the Mariners used timely power to crush Texas 5-2 and grab their second series victory of the year. Instead of folding against a tough southpaw, they delivered early and often, led by a p

entertainment

WrestleMania Night One: A Night Full of Surprises, Ads, and Head-Scratching Moments

April 20, 2026

The first night of WrestleMania 42 left fans with more questions than answers. The event packed in ads, celebrity appearances, and some wrestling matches, but nothing felt like a classic showstopper. Instead of a memorable main event, the night ended with a confusing twist: Randy Orton turned on his

sports

Unexpected Comeback Wins the Day in Sandwich Baseball

April 19, 2026

A thrilling game unfolded Saturday at Sandwich, where the local team edged out Genoa‑Kingston in a dramatic finish. The Indians were trailing 9-6 after the sixth inning, but they rallied with three runs in the bottom half to level the score. The decisive moment came when Braden Behringer hit a singl

education

New Hall at Tennessee Named for Former President Randy Boyd

April 18, 2026

The newest addition to the University of Tennessee’s campus is a massive business school building that will carry the name of its former president, Randy Boyd. The structure, which will be the largest on campus, has just hit its highest point in construction during a topping‑out ceremony. Duri