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A New Chapter for Olin’s Innovation Leader

April 11, 2026

Markus Baer, who heads executive education and teaches about how people behave in groups at Olin Business School, was named the Knight Family Professor on February 18. The ceremony happened in the Charles F. Knight Center, a building that already carries the Knights’ name. Baer shared that this tit

politics

Arkansas Pushes for Less Federal Control Over Schools

April 11, 2026

Arkansan leaders want to cut back on rules set by the U. S. Department of Education, saying they block progress in local schools. They have asked parents and teachers to share their thoughts by May 7 before sending three requests for special permission. The move comes as the federal agency is shrink

politics

U. S. Crypto Rules Stall While China and Russia Build Digital Alternatives

April 11, 2026

The United States is fighting to keep its dollar‑backed stablecoins in the global spotlight. These digital coins let people use U. S. dollars anywhere, without a government hand, and they could keep the dollar dominant worldwide. But lawmakers are debating whether crypto companies can pay users for

business

Big Shake‑up: A Billionaire, a Hollywood Legend and the Future of Music

April 11, 2026

"Bill Ackman is aiming to buy Universal Music Group for $63. 5 billion, a deal that would bring the former Hollywood talent‑agent Michael Ovitz onto UMG’s board as chairman. Ackman, who has spent recent years investing in tech and other industries, sees this move as a chance to create a diversified

celebrities

Space Hero Shatner Brings Star Trek Spirit to Steel City Con

April 11, 2026

In Monroeville, the former Double Tree hotel turned Legacy Event Center buzzed with excitement as William Shatner, best known for playing Captain James T. Kirk, arrived to meet fans at Steel City Con. Earlier that day, he had shared hopeful thoughts about NASA’s Artemis II astronauts, confident they

entertainment

Stream Fight Over Money: A Streamer's Take on the Pushy Fundraiser

April 11, 2026

The big charity stream started in April 2025. YouTuber MrBeast launched a long live session on Kick to raise five million dollars for clean water. The twist was simple: the show would keep going until all money was collected. He didn’t do it alone. Popular gamers like Adin Ross and XQC joined him.

politics

Crossing Tragedy: One Charged, Four Lost

April 11, 2026

A 27‑year‑old Sudanese man has been formally accused of putting lives at risk after a boat he supposedly steered off the coast of Calais sank, killing four people trying to reach Britain. The National Crime Agency says the charges come under a fresh immigration law that lets Britain prosecute those

entertainment

Three Hidden Prime Video Films Worth a Watch

April 11, 2026

Prime Video hides three movies that deserve more buzz. Each one offers a different flavor, so choose the mood you want. The first is a tense thriller featuring Michael Caine. His character, a retired Marine named Harry Brown, lives in a rough London estate. After his only friend is killed, he takes

politics

Bible Stories in Texas Classrooms: A Debate Over Faith and Education

April 11, 2026

In Texas, a proposal to add Bible stories such as Jonah and the whale to the state reading list has sparked intense discussion among educators, parents, and religious leaders. The idea is part of a broader national trend where Republican-led states push for greater inclusion of religious content in

science

Black Astronauts Reach for the Moon, Inspiring New Dreams

April 11, 2026

At just twelve years old, Naia Butler‑Craig dreamed of space after seeing Mae Jemison’s photo at her church in Orlando. Years later, she earned a PhD in aerospace engineering and met Victor Glover, the first Black man to orbit the moon. He told her, “Make the choice right, ” a message that stayed wi