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Connecticut Takes a Different Tax Path Than the Federal Government

May 28, 2026

Connecticut isn't following the federal government's lead on business tax breaks anymore. Starting in 2026, companies in the state won't be able to deduct research and experimental expenses as quickly as the federal rules allow. This move is part of a new state law that separates Connecticut's tax s

entertainment

How giving back brings people together more than politics ever could

May 28, 2026

At a high-end Michigan gathering, one speaker argued that unifying Americans might be simpler than politicians think. Instead of debates or policies, the answer could lie in the same values many hold dear: helping those who protect the country. Gary Sinise, best known for a famous war movie role, sh

crime

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

business

What Happens When Leaders Stop Chasing Answers and Start Asking Questions?

May 28, 2026

Leaders today face a strange paradox. With AI handling more decisions, they’re expected to do the opposite of what machines excel at—embrace uncertainty instead of running from it. At a recent gathering of workplace innovators, speakers highlighted curiosity as the real superpower in an era of insta

science

Turning plant waste from luffa into better food ingredients with sound waves

May 28, 2026

Squeezing more value out of every luffa might sound odd, yet that’s exactly what scientists are exploring. Instead of tossing aside the fibrous remains after fruit harvest, they’re converting the seeds into protein and then using pulsed ultrasound—like the high-pitched waves you feel in a dentist’s

science

A giant rock from space changed everything

May 28, 2026

Sixty-six million years ago, Earth was a very different place. Dinosaurs roamed freely, some soaring through skies and others swimming in vast oceans. But one ordinary day turned into a nightmare when a massive asteroid, about six miles wide, slammed into what is now the Caribbean at incredible spee

science

Understanding potato starch: How tiny differences make big impacts

May 28, 2026

Potatoes aren’t just a food staple—they’re tiny factories of starch. Inside their humble tubers lies a complex world where microscopic features shape everything from how they taste in a fry to how they behave in processed foods. Researchers dug deep into 137 potato varieties from 16 countries, growi

entertainment

Video games in space: When flashy visuals can’t hide weak gameplay

May 28, 2026

Space horror has always depended on one key idea: making players feel completely out of control. Yet in one recent title, the thrill fades fast because the danger feels scripted rather than surprising. The story begins with a spaceship overrun by a creature that shifts appearance without warning. Th

lifestyle

A Big, Fancy House with a Backyard Pool and More

May 28, 2026

Buying a big house usually means big spaces inside, but this one goes a step further with a backyard that feels like a private vacation spot. Built in 2011, the house sits on a flat half-acre lot, packed with features meant for hosting friends and family without ever leaving home. Outside, the yard

sports

Why India’s map got a tech fail at an IPL party

May 28, 2026

The Dharamsala qualifier between RCB and GT was already a high-energy game, with RCB piling up a record playoff score of 254/5. Fans in the stands watched lasers and fireworks light up the stadium between innings, but the show wasn’t perfect. A giant projection of India’s outline inside the IPL trop