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All Science Voices Cut Short by Trump Administration

April 27, 2026

The National Science Board, which guides the National Science Foundation and advises the President and Congress on science matters, was suddenly emptied. On a Friday, 22 board members received an email that simply said their positions were terminated “effective immediately. ” The message came from t

entertainment

Celebrity Highlights at 2026 Festival Line‑ups

April 27, 2026

The year’s biggest cultural events drew a star‑packed crowd, from film premieres to music festivals. At the “Michael” opening night, actors like Nia Long and Meagan Good mingled with music icons Usher and Chance the Rapper, creating a buzz that spread through social media. The Black Effect Pod

crypto

Solana Prepares for Quantum Future with New Signature Tech

April 27, 2026

Solana’s team is already thinking ahead about the day when quantum computers might break current security methods. They have chosen a new digital signature called Falcon that can resist attacks from quantum machines. Two main groups working on the network, Anza and Jump Crypto’s Firedancer, have bot

business

Olga Liu Turns Graduation Project Into Wedding Biz Success

April 27, 2026

Olga Liu, a rising star from Ukraine now living in Utah, made her senior year at UVU the launchpad for a wedding‑planning startup called Vowlet. Instead of sticking to textbook theory, she used her web design skills to build a real product that people can order online. When she first arrived in

education

Newport News Boosts Teachers with Half‑Million Dollar Grant

April 27, 2026

The city of Newport News has secured a $500, 000 grant aimed at keeping new teachers in the district. This money will fund a two‑year “New Teacher Institute” that offers mentorship, training and community projects to help educators stay. Because of the program, teacher turnover fell from 36 % last y

entertainment

IGGYMOB Picks Up Gungrave IP to Revive a Classic Action Series

April 27, 2026

IGGYMOB has secured the worldwide rights to the action‑heavy title Gungrave from Japan’s RED Entertainment. The move gives the studio control over all game titles, characters and the story world, allowing it to push the brand into new platforms and media. Gungrave first appeared on PlayStation 2 in

sports

Kai Trump’s Road Back From Wrist Surgery

April 27, 2026

Kai Trump stepped away from her golf clubs in November 2025, then had wrist surgery two months later. The operation fixed torn tendons that kept her hand unstable. Three months after the surgery, she played a relaxed round with her dad, Donald Trump Jr. During their game, she gave fans an honest lo

finance

New AI tricks make crypto scams harder to spot

April 27, 2026

A tech founder nearly lost his crypto wallet after a fake Microsoft Teams call that looked totally real. The call included a face and voice he recognized—someone he’d spoken with before from the Cardano Foundation. Two other people joined, making the setup feel normal. When the video froze, a prompt

politics

Science Advice Cut Short: What Trump’s Board Purge Means for U. S. Research

April 27, 2026

The National Science Board, an independent group of 22 top scientists and engineers, lost all its members in one swift move. Each got an email Friday afternoon saying their role was over immediately. No explanation came from the White House, and no word on when replacements might come. Inside the Na

sports

What LSU’s Big Changes Mean for SEC Football

April 27, 2026

LSU isn’t taking its time easing into a new phase—it’s jumping straight in. After six years without a College Football Playoff spot, the Tigers are under pressure to win now, not later. Lane Kiffin, fresh off a strong run at Ole Miss, is the man tasked with flipping the script. But his move leaves q