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Life’s Breaks: When Stars Step Away from the Spotlight

March 11, 2026

Sometimes people leave fame because they want peace or to care for family, but other times the industry itself pushes them out. A handful of actors and entertainers illustrate this pattern. One actor from a beloved 1980s film had to quit after his sister’s death and the loss of a contract; he now

entertainment

Paramount’s New Move: What It Means for Your TV Time

March 3, 2026

Paramount has just bought Warner Bros. , a deal that was made after Netflix decided not to buy the studio. The move is big for Hollywood, but it also matters a lot for people who just want to watch shows and movies at home. One of the first things that will change is the number of programs you ca

science

Rice Soil and Grain Risks from Different Rocks

February 23, 2026

This study looked at how rocks under farmland can put harmful metals into soil and rice. Three common rock types were studied: phosphorite, black shale, and basalt. The researchers measured the amounts of lead, arsenic, mercury, cadmium, zinc, chromium, nickel and copper in the soil and in rice grai

opinion

Hollywood’s Leftward Shift and a Trump Reappraisal

February 23, 2026

Dennis Quaid says Hollywood has gone too far left and thinks Trump is misjudged. He spoke on Pastor Greg Laurie’s podcast, pointing out how some actors now label anyone who is a “traditional Democrat” as extremist. Quaid noted that the term “Nazi” has been used to describe people who are not o

science

Bananas Near Brazil’s Mining Site May Be a Health Hazard for Kids

February 18, 2026

Scientists have found that bananas grown close to the Doce River estuary in Brazil could be risky for children under six. The danger comes from metals left over after a 2015 dam collapse that released mining waste into the area. Researchers from Brazil and Spain tested bananas, cassava, and cocoa pu

technology

American Roads May Soon See Solid-State EV Batteries

February 16, 2026

Electric vehicles (EVs) have become a common sight on American roads, but the batteries powering them are still evolving. Most EVs use lithium-iron phosphate (LFP), nickel-manganese cobalt (NMC), or nickel-cobalt aluminum (NCA) batteries. These are well-known technologies, but they have been around

business

Bryan County Says No to Nickel Plant Incentives

February 11, 2026

The idea of building a nickel refinery in Georgia was meant to close the gap in the state’s electric‑vehicle supply chain, linking factories that make cars and batteries with a plant that turns raw nickel into the metal needed for high‑performance batteries. Instead of boosting local jobs and kee

education

Engine‑Driven Files: Boosting Student Success in Root‑Canal Work

February 10, 2026

Recent research has explored whether using motor‑driven nickel‑titanium (NiTi) instruments helps dental students perform better during root‑canal procedures. The analysis looked at many studies that compared hand files to engine‑driven ones, focusing on how clean the canals were and whether the fina

sports

Sports‑Focused TV Bundle Sparks New Price Wave

February 10, 2026

"YouTube TV has rolled out a new sports‑centric package that is turning heads. The deal starts at $64. 99 each month, with a discounted first‑year rate of $54. 99 for fresh sign‑ups. The channel list is packed: it pulls in the big national networks—ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, The CW—and adds a slew of sport

science

Nickel in Tiny Zeolite Cells: A New Way to Make Catalysts Work Better

February 7, 2026

A team of scientists has found a clever trick for putting single nickel atoms inside special tiny cages called zeolites. Zeolites are like honeycomb structures that can trap molecules and help chemical reactions happen faster. The new method keeps the nickel atoms from clumping together, which is a